Anna Phillips

Washington, D.C.

National reporter focusing on climate change

Education: Columbia University, BA in American history

Anna Phillips is a national reporter for the Washington Post, focusing on the Biden administration's efforts to tackle climate change. She previously covered environmental policy for the Los Angeles Times and was a courts and local government reporter for the Tampa Bay Times.
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Latest from Anna Phillips

Why Texas, a clean energy powerhouse, is about to hit the brakes

The state’s clean energy boom could be impeded by Texas leaders’ push for legislation that would boost natural gas and place new restrictions on wind and solar projects.

May 8, 2023

N.Y. ditches gas stoves, fossil fuels in new buildings in first statewide ban in U.S.

The ban on natural gas in new buildings could face legal challenges but marks a new milestone in the energy transition sought by climate activists.

May 3, 2023

New York set to pass first statewide law banning gas in new construction

New York's ban on gas hookups would take effect in 2026 for buildings under seven stories, say climate advocates. Taller buildings would be affected by 2029.

April 27, 2023

A fight brewing in Oregon could decide how we heat our homes and cook

The gas industry plans to spend millions to defeat Eugene, Ore.’s ban on gas in newly built homes. If it succeeds, it could shape the industry’s national strategy.

April 21, 2023

U.S. has inventoried old-growth forests. Will protection be next?

The U.S. has now inventoried old-growth forests, as President Biden ordered. Will protection be next?

April 20, 2023

Town evacuates after Minnesota train carrying ethanol derails, catches fire

BNSF said about 22 rail cars carrying mixed freight derailed, and four cars caught fire. There were no injuries or deaths.

March 30, 2023

Biden will let California lead on electric trucks, despite industry protest

The EPA plans to grant California a waiver that will allow the state to phase out diesel-powered trucks, helping communities burdened by truck pollution.

March 20, 2023

    Toxic air, explosions: Inside the bitter battle between Texas residents and Exxon

    The oil giant has fought a lawsuit filed on behalf of Baytown residents seeking redress from everyday pollution. A big legal decision looms.

    March 16, 2023

    Power plants must cut pollution crossing state lines, new EPA rule says

    New federal restrictions aim to cut smog-forming pollutants from power plants and other industrial facilities that cross state lines.

    March 15, 2023

    More coal plants could shut down under EPA’s new water pollution rule

    The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing to strengthen a rule governing water pollution from coal plants. The move could lead more plants to close or switch to gas.

    March 8, 2023