As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.

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The president announced a total of $700 million in federal money to reinvigorate the domestic coal industry, which has been in decline for decades.

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The president announced a total of $700 million in federal money to reinvigorate the domestic coal industry, which has been in decline for decades.

New guidance from the Energy Department would prevent people from receiving rebates after making such swaps.

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Companies say it’s a better way to dispose of the Cold War-era material — and fix a shortage of nuclear fuel. But the plan has also faced criticism from nonproliferation experts.

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While global warming is still a threat, the decision to back away from a worst-case outlook raises questions about whether some risks have been overstated.

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The dream of clean hydrogen has tantalized energy experts for years, but producing it has been tough. Many start-ups think the answer could lie beneath our feet.