Why it matters: Adapted from a new Energy Information Administration primer, the above graphic showing the U.S. producing more than any country in history is kind of an ink-blot test.
A new startup called Atomic Canyonis harnessing artificial intelligence to help nuclear developers navigate complex federal licensing processes.
Why it matters: The firm's emergence from stealth comes as developers — including small modular reactor companies — will increasingly seek Nuclear Regulatory Commission approvals.
MIT's Sloan School is setting up a climate policy center that aims to produce policy-relevant research.
Why it matters: In federal, state and local circles, policymakers need information on faster timetables, and in more understandable formats, than in peer-reviewed studies.
The charitable organization founded by former New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg will spend $200 million to help leaders of 25 U.S. cities tap into federal funding opportunities to cut their emissions.
Why it matters: The funding from Bloomberg Philanthropies could allow these cities to grow their building and transportation networks in ways that limit greenhouse gas emissions.
