China Provided Abundant Snow for the Winter Olympics, but at What Cost to the Environment?
Artificial snow used during the Beijing 2022 Olympics could impact water supply, soil and plant life even after the Games conclude.
China Provided Abundant Snow for the Winter Olympics, but at What Cost to the Environment?
Artificial snow used during the Beijing 2022 Olympics could impact water supply, soil and plant life even after the Games conclude.
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New York to receive $70M in federal grants to plug abandoned oil, gas wells
The Biden administration’s infrastructure law includes a $4.7 billion program to alleviate the public health risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells, called “orphan wells,” left behind by companies that went out of business as far back as the late 1800s
New York to receive $70M in federal grants to plug abandoned oil, gas wells
The Biden administration’s infrastructure law includes a $4.7 billion program to alleviate the public health risks posed by abandoned oil and gas wells, called “orphan wells,” left behind by companies that went out of business as far back as the late 1800s
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Big Oil climate pledges fall short of global warming reduction goals, experts say
Climate change experts and advocates told lawmakers on Tuesday that Big Oil climate pledges fall short of meeting the goals in the Paris Agreement.
Big Oil climate pledges fall short of global warming reduction goals, experts say
Climate change experts and advocates told lawmakers on Tuesday that Big Oil climate pledges fall short of meeting the goals in the Paris Agreement.
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Activists urge the International Energy Agency to remove paywalls around its data
The intergovernmental organization, based in Paris, derives about a quarter of its budget from subscriptions costing almost $18,000 a year. Activists say the fees are an impediment to climate-related research by nonprofits.
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Lawmakers seek ways to bolster nation’s recycling efforts
Lawmakers on Wednesday discussed two pieces of draft legislation aimed at improving recycling data and accessibility in the United States.
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Volunteers mark Martin Luther King Day with environmental service
Instead of sleeping in on Saturday morning, over a hundred volunteers turned to a day of action in honor of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
read moreExperts recommend renewable energy, alternative ways to clean up cryptocurrency
Lawmakers on Thursday grappled with balancing the energy consumption of cryptocurrency’s mining process alongside the opportunities for blockchain technology at a House Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations hearing.
Democrats urge Interior Dept. not to approve new drilling in Gulf of Mexico
Democrat lawmakers said President Joe Biden is not doing enough to stop offshore drilling in the Gulf of Mexico during a House subcommittee meeting Thursday.
U.S. not on track to achieve Biden’s climate goals, data finds
Global temperature and greenhouse gas emissions data for 2021 reveals that the United States is not on track to achieve President Joe Biden’s climate change goals.
Global warming trend continues, though 2021 eased a bit, reports say
The year 2021 is the sixth-hottest year on record and continued the trend of planetary warming, according to global temperatures reports.
US Emissions Surged in 2021: Here’s Why
The nation’s carbon dioxide emissions headed back to pre-pandemic levels after years of small but steady declines, powered by freight and coal.
Post-Climate Conference, Kerry Worries About World Keeping Pledges
John Kerry, U.S special presidential envoy for climate, voiced his concerns over whether the international community will be successful in mitigating harmful fossil fuels and rising global temperatures at a Reuters virtual conference Wednesday.
Experts Call for More Icebreakers as Tensions Heat Up in the Arctic
WASHINGTON — When it comes to power and positioning in the Arctic, the United States trails behind Russia, regional experts told lawmakers on Tuesday. “Our presence in the Arctic is late to the game,” said retired Coast Guard Admiral Paul Zukunft. “Russia has de...
Oil Execs Deny Climate Disinformation Claims at Thursday Hearing
Oil company executives disputed Democratic lawmaker’s claim that they spread disinformation on climate change during a hearing on Thursday.
California lawmaker accepted donations from oil firm linked to spill in her district
U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) has monitored efforts to salvage Southern California’s wetlands after a major offshore oil spill, but the lawmaker’s record shows she accepted thousands of campaign dollars from oil and gas companies and voted against disaster relief funding for other cities.
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