Today's energy and climate wrap
EV sales have dipped since those federal tax credits went away. Here is a look at the numbers.
The tax credit cliff has hit EV sales hard
President Donald Trump and the GOP phased out tax credits for all forms of consumer cleantech last year — but EVs took the biggest blow.
House Republicans are proposing new, steep inspection fees for offshore wind.
House GOP Threatens Steep New Fees on Offshore Wind Inspections
On Fervo’s blowout, nuclear investment, and Indian solar
Alexander C. Kaufman
US spending on fossil fuel power has passed China's, mostly to power the growing number of AI data centers.
AI boom means US is now ‘investing more’ in fossil-fuel power than China - Carbon Brief
The “data-centre boom” is driving a surge in gas investment in the US, pushing its fossil-power spending ahead of China, according to the IEA
Josh Gabbatiss
Solar power helps US farms save on costs, but a new bill could make that harder.
Solar energy helps US farms stay afloat – but Republicans’ bill could change that
Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use
Lela Nargi
IMF loans sometimes lead to deforestation because of austerity measures. It's time to rethink these programs.
IMF lending programs causing deforestation should be rethought (commentary)
The price of financial stability should not be environmental destruction. Yet when countries turn to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for help, their forests may quietly suffer. The IMF is currently reviewing the design of its lending programs, and it is time for change. Its recipe for getting economies back on track often features required […]
Erik Hoffner
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