Can Fusion Deliver the Dream of Limitless Energy?

At a Climate Forward live event, Bob Mumgaard, the chief executive of Commonwealth Fusion Systems, said his company might be near a breakthrough.

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What World Leaders Told Us About Trump, China and Climate Change

At the Climate Forward live event, we spoke to top policymakers about China, the Trump effect on climate policy and the boom in artificial intelligence.

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Your Most Pressing Climate Questions

Ahead of the Climate Forward conference on Sept. 24, Times readers sent us their most urgent questions about climate change.

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The Climate Forward Conference Is Coming Soon

On Sept. 24, the Times will host leaders, policymakers and executives in frank discussions about a consequential year in the fight against climate change.

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Commonwealth Fusion Systems to Build Power Plant in Virginia

Commonwealth Fusion Systems, an M.I.T. spinoff, aims to generate carbon-free electricity in an industrial park near Richmond in the early 2030s.

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Inching Toward a Fusion Energy Future

A handful of start-ups are racing to usher in an era of near-limitless fusion energy, but big questions remain.

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