House moves toward OK of Dems' sweeping social, climate bill
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
A divided House is moving toward passage of Democrats' expansive social and environment bill.
Brazil's Amazon rainforest deforestation surges to worst levels in 15 years, data shows
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
The area deforested in Brazil’s Amazon region reached a 15-year record after a 22% increase from the prior year, according to official data published Thursday.
Companies bid combined $192M in 1st Gulf of Mexico oil sale under Biden
Energy companies offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
Energy companies offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico.
Monarch butterflies making a comeback on the Peninsula. Here's why
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Last year, the population of the monarch butterfly hit an all-time low, but, during the winter heat wave, scientists say large populations delayed their usual migration, and kept mating instead
Thousands of satellites, space junk surround Earth and it’s a problem, astronomers say
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
There are thousands of satellites orbiting Earth, and that’s not all — tons of space junk from previous collisions are also cluttering the orbit around the planet. Astronomers say there’s more to come, and it could spell trouble.
Glasgow Climate Pact: UN official satisfied with 'good compromise'
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
U.N. climate chief Patricia Espinosa was not happy with a last-minute fight over coal that ended in a compromise at the Glasgow climate talks. Still, she's satisfied, calling the final Glasgow Climate Pact a good compromise.
COP26: Nations make climate deal in Glasgow with coal compromise
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
Government negotiators from nearly 200 countries have adopted a new deal Saturday at the U.N. climate talks in Glasgow on climate action.
COP26: Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
Negotiators at the U.N. climate summit appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely.
COP26: UN chief says global warming goal on 'life support'
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
The U.N. secretary-general said the goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius by the end of the century “is still on reach but on life support.”
Hindus take holy dip in sacred Yamuna River despite toxic foam
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
A vast stretch of the Yamuna river is covered with white toxic foam, caused in part by pollutants discharged from industries ringing New Delhi.
COP26: UN climate talks draft agreement expresses 'alarm and concern'
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
A draft agreement released at the U.N. climate talks expresses “alarm and concern” about global warming already happening and encourages an end to the use of coal.
Over 25K tons of pandemic-related plastic waste polluting oceans, study finds
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
New research estimates that more than 8 million tons of pandemic-related plastic waste have been generated globally, including 25,000 tons in the ocean.
Report: Earth has 11 years to reduce carbon emissions to avoid dangerous warming mark
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
The annual Global Carbon Budget report said if the world doesn’t reduce carbon emissions in 11 years, extreme weather will become more frequent as the earth’s average temperature will rise.
Many Americans ingesting ‘cocktail’ of toxic chemicals from drinking water, study says
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
“For too many Americans, turning on their faucets for a glass of water is like pouring a cocktail of chemicals,” the Environmental Working Group said in its November report.
COP26: Obama criticizes Russia, China for 'lack of urgency' on climate
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
Former President Barack Obama spoke at the U.N. climate change summit and faulted China and Russia for a “dangerous lack of urgency.”
UN climate summit: Protesters keep pressure on leaders with another march
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
Police helicopters were buzzing above Glasgow, Scotland, for a second day of protests outside the U.N. climate summit.
Vice President Kamala Harris to convene 1st National Space Council meeting Dec. 1
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
During her visit to the Goddard Space Center in Maryland, Vice President Kamala Harris shared the work already being done by NASA’s Landsat 9, which aims to monitor the “health” of the planet.
COP26: Major coal-dependent nations pledge to slowly cut use
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
In the fight to curb climate change, several major coal-using nations have announced steps to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.
Madagascar on the brink of famine due to climate change, UN warns
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
The head of the U.N. food aid agency says the drought-stricken island nation of Madagascar is a "wake up call" to what the world can expect in coming years due to climate change.
After California oil spill, environmentalists plan to sue US
A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.
A month after a Southern California offshore oil spill, environmental advocates said Tuesday that they plan to sue the federal government over the failure to review and update plans for platforms off the coast.