California became the first state to regulate embodied carbon in its building code. That’s changing the construction industry even beyond the state border.
As war in Iran continues to unfold, energy prices are surging globally. But another lasting impact of the war will be how it impacts the speed of climate change.
In 2025, global investments in electricity are expected to be roughly 50% more than what’s spent on bringing coal, natural gas and oil to market, per recent analysis by the International Energy Agency.
In this week’s “Make Me Smart” newsletter, we explain the latest moves to establish a credible global market for carbon credits. Plus, we do the numbers on open enrollment and the rising cost of health care.