The Latest Breaking News from Ali Zaidi

US invests in alternative solar tech, more solar for renters

The Biden administration is set to announce more than $80 million in funding Thursday in a push to produce more solar panels in the U.S., make solar energy available to more people, and pursue superior alternatives to the ubiquitous sparkly panels made with silicon

The Independent UK · Apr 20, 2023

Tough US emissions rules to speed EV shift

NEW YORK: President Joe Biden's administration unveiled new proposed auto emissions rules on Wednesday, aiming to accelerate the electric vehicle transition with a target of two-thirds of the new US car market by 2032.

Bangkok Post · Apr 12, 2023

EPA pollution limits aim to boost US electric vehicle sales

The Biden administration is proposing strict new automobile pollution limits that would require as many as two-thirds of new vehicles sold in the U.S. to be electric by 2032

The Independent UK · Apr 12, 2023

Veteran strategist John Podesta joins Biden in climate team shakeup

WASHINGTON — John Podesta, a veteran Democratic strategist who worked outside the White House to drive support for President Joe Biden’s climate agenda, is joining the administration to spearhead the government’s implementation of the sweeping clean energy law enacted last month.

Tribune News Service · Sep 3, 2022

The spending bill will cut emissions, but marginalized groups feel they were sold out

The Inflation Reduction Act is the biggest ever investment to tackle climate change. But there are signs that it could reinforce existing environmental inequalities.

WEKU · Aug 17, 2022

This Earth Day, Biden faces 'headwinds' on climate agenda

President Joe Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle on Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on a sweeping environmental agenda

The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022

Biden probe into solar imports risks 65% of planned US projects

A United States Commerce Department trade probe that could result in tariffs against solar imports from Southeast Asian nations, including Thailand, is already threatening clean energy projects, according to an advocacy group fighting the investigation.

Bangkok Post · Apr 20, 2022

White House climate adviser: "We can no longer wait" to cut emissions

Zaidi said President Biden has not wavered from his climate ambitions.

Axios · Apr 5, 2022