Monstrous robots to sort through recycling, school buses that double as gigantic batteries… states around the country are leading the way with ambitious projects to reach climate goals. But what do these green projects look like? POLITICO’s Lorraine Woellert, Nancy Vu, Sam Maldonado, and Debra Kahn explain these innovative solutions. Carlos Prieto is a podcast producer at POLITICO. Lorraine Woellert is an editor at POLITICO. Nancy Vu is an editorial intern at POLITICO. Samantha Maldonado covers New Jersey energy policy at POLITICO. Debra Kahn covers California energy policy at POLITICO. Jenny Ament is the senior producer of POLITICO audio. Irene Noguchi is the executive producer of POLITICO audio.