Archive - Distilled

How The Netherlands Built a Biking Utopia

In the 60s and 70s the Dutch government was building car-centered cities. Here's how and why they pivoted.

Mar 8, 2023 •

A Fossil Fuel Economy Requires 535x More Mining Than a Clean Energy Economy

Transitioning to clean energy would reduce the volume and harm of mining dramatically

Mar 29, 2023 •

I Measured the Pollution From My Gas Stove. It Was Bad.

Here's what I learned putting air quality monitors all over my house.

Jan 9, 2023 •

The Loophole That Made Cars in America So Big

Here's why American cars and trucks are so big

Apr 21, 2023 •

How Paris Is Taking Back Its Streets From Cars

Mayor Anne Hidalgo is waging "a war on cars." And she's winning.

Apr 28, 2023 •

The Man Trying to Kill America's Offshore Wind Industry

He's fighting every offshore wind project in the country and recruiting hundreds to join him. Here's how.

Jan 5, 2023 •

Ventilation Isn’t Enough To Make Gas Stoves Safe

The most effective way to protect human health is to phase out the fossil fuel-powered appliances.

Jan 12, 2023 •

America Is Finally Building a Nationwide EV Charging Network

The country's EV charging network is growing quickly. Here's why.

Mar 27, 2024 •

Be Careful of the Lessons You Learn In Texas

Texas is building more solar than any state. It also has the state's dirtiest electric grid.

Dec 13, 2024 •

Heat Pumps Outsold Gas Furnaces in 2023—Here’s Why

Five reasons and a whole lot of charts

Feb 8, 2024 •

Biden Keeps Passing Smart Climate Policies

This year, the Biden administration has passed multiple policies that will cut billions of tons of carbon emissions

May 17, 2024 •

Are renewables actually replacing fossil fuels?

The answer is more complicated than you might expect

Sep 12, 2024 •

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