California Not Counting Methane Leaks From Idle Wells
A scientist says the lack of data calls into question California's ability to meet its ambitious goal of carbon neutrality by 2045.
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Climate Change
Oak Fire Continues To Blaze In Yosemite National Park
Nearly 40,000 firefighters are battling the Oak Fire in California, but the root cause of the fire can't be stopped by just water and fire retardant.
President Biden Announces Steps To Tackle Climate 'Emergency'
Pres. Biden made a speech at an ex-coal plant, which embodies the transition to clean energy that he is seeking but has struggled to realize thus far.
| AP and Scripps News Staff
EU Lawmakers Back Gas, Nuclear Energy As Sustainable
The green labeling system from the European Commission defines what qualifies as an investment in sustainable energy.
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How City Design Can Cool Down Your Neighborhood
Adding green spaces, painting roads lighter colors and more efforts are becoming successful in cooling cities as temperatures rise.
Power Grids Across The U.S. Are Being Tested By High Heat
High heat is driving up the demand for air conditioning, testing the resiliency of power grids across the U.S.
Pres. Biden Hosts Climate Meeting Amid High Gas Price Pressure
“I’m using every lever available to me to bring down prices for the American people,” President Biden said in the meeting.
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Growing Efforts To Name, Categorize Heat Waves Point To Their Danger
Higher attention to treat heat waves as climate threats has strengthened calls to name them like hurricanes.
Southern California Under New Water Restrictions Amid Drought
The Golden State is hoping to cut down on water use by 35% as it heads into its third straight year of drought.
| Briana Koeneman and James Packard
Historic Site Of Jamestown, VA Threatened By Rising Sea Levels
Climate change is endangering the nation's first permanent settlement — Jamestown, Virginia.
Mermaids Aren't Just Entertainers. Many Are Environmental Advocates
The Sacramento Mermaid Convention is full of merfolk, many of whom are combining fun with a passion for environmentalism.
Deaths Of 3 Women In Early Heat Wave Raise Questions, Fears
Because of climate change, deadly heat waves can strike just about anywhere, don't only fall in the height of summer and need not last long.
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Solving Clean Energy's Consistency Problem
Scientists are exploring new technologies like artificial intelligence and rechargeable battery storage to make renewable energy more reliable.
Renewed Hope For Action On Climate Change
What reasons are there to feel guarded optimism about tackling climate change?
Climate Change Is Threatening The Saguaro Cactus' Survival
Saguaro cactus reproduction has hit a wall in the last decade, with stress preventing the plants from surviving into adulthood.
Scientists Give Earth 50-50 Chance Of Hitting Key Warming Mark By 2026
The World Meteorological Association reports that the planet could potentially pass the 1.5 degrees celsius threshold as soon as this year.
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Teaching Children About Conservation, How To Make A Difference
There are many ways children can be proactive about climate change, which in turn helps alleviate climate anxiety.
Human Remains Surfacing As Lake Mead Water Levels Drop
After a decades-long drought, the reservoir that 40 million people in six states depend on is now only about 30% full.
Natural Disasters Are Getting Worse, But So Is FEMA Aid For Survivors
Disaster relief is needed now more than ever as natural disasters increase, but FEMA often denies requests, especially to marginalized communities.
Vegas Water Intake Now Visible At Drought-Stricken Lake Mead
Lake Mead and Lake Powell upstream are the largest human-made reservoirs in the U.S.
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Pressure Mounts On EU To Cut Its Dependence On Russian Energy
The European Union is scrambling to phase out its use of Russian energy. In the meantime, it continues to make hefty payments to the Kremlin.
Officials Ask Californians To Limit Water Usage Amid Historic Drought
Critical water supplies to the American southwest are drying up.
About 6M Californians Ordered To Cut Water Usage Amid Drought
Some cities and water agencies in Southern California have been ordered to cut back water usage starting June 1 or face hefty fines.
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Multiple Studies Forecast Worsening Natural Disasters
All of the studies find the only way to reduce the risk of disasters is to reduce climate change driven by greenhouse gas emissions.
Washington Changes Logging Plans To Generate Carbon Offset
Washington's new initiative will replace logging income with revenue generated by carbon offset, benefiting the planet and those that need the money.
How Climate Change Is Driving Innovation Toward More Sustainable Wines
Climate plays a critical role in the wine industry, and many winemakers are finding it more difficult to adapt to the ever-changing weather patterns.
As Earth Day Approaches, The President's Climate Agenda Stalls
President Biden plans to mark Earth Day in Seattle Friday, but he's struggled to make progress on the sweeping environmental agenda he campaigned on.
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Weather Changes Have Americans Moving To Cooler Locales
We're already living through some severe threats: sea level rise, heat waves, floods, wildfires and droughts. And they are going to intensify.
Arizona Wildfire Doubles In Size Overnight
The fire started Sunday afternoon 14 miles northeast of Flagstaff. Investigators don't know yet what caused it.
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How City Planning, Biking Helps Reduce America's Emissions Problem
As part of "Operation: Earth," Newsy's "In The Loop" dives into how we can solve environmental issues. Today: how biking can impact emission levels.
