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Rebecca Leber

Rebecca Leber

Former Senior Reporter

    Latest articles by Rebecca Leber

    Climate
    The SEC did a sensible thing on climate change. A right-wing campaign is trying to kill it.The SEC did a sensible thing on climate change. A right-wing campaign is trying to kill it.
    Climate

    Even a Wall Street-endorsed climate rule is facing serious headwinds.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Explainers
    What gas prices do — and don’t — tell us about the economyWhat gas prices do — and don’t — tell us about the economy
    Explainers

    Gas prices are high. But this isn’t the 1970s.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate change is all about power. You have more than you think.
    Climate

    Think less like a consumer and more like an activist.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    An oil industry consultant explains why she’s had enoughAn oil industry consultant explains why she’s had enough
    Climate

    She says Shell “blatantly doesn’t care” about climate change.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    The long-shot campaign to get big banks out of fossil fuelsThe long-shot campaign to get big banks out of fossil fuels
    Climate

    Climate activists lost this week against big banks. Don’t count them out just yet.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    Time is running out for Biden’s EPA to act on climateTime is running out for Biden’s EPA to act on climate
    Climate

    The Biden EPA could decide America’s climate future only if it finishes work in the coming months.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    Yes, you can actually do something about climate changeYes, you can actually do something about climate change
    Climate

    The latest UN report looks at bigger solutions than choosing solar energy and a plant-based diet.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Explainers
    What’s really holding the world back from stopping climate changeWhat’s really holding the world back from stopping climate change
    Explainers

    The latest UN climate report suggests the world has to end new fossil fuel infrastructure to meet current goals.

    By Rebecca Leber and Umair Irfan
    Climate
    Europe can lead the way through an energy crisis without more fossil fuelsEurope can lead the way through an energy crisis without more fossil fuels
    Climate

    Europe’s plans to get more gas from the US is at odds with its climate commitments.

    By Rebecca Leber
    Climate
    How high can gas prices go?How high can gas prices go?
    Climate

    The US ban on Russian imports has a modest effect, but what comes next matters more.

    By Rebecca Leber