Environment

“If global warming reaches 3 degrees Celsius by 2100, as has been predicted, drought losses could be five times higher than they are today, with the largest increase in drought losses projected in the Mediterranean and the Atlantic regions of Europe.”

A 23-country poll found that the U.S. led rich nations in the percentage of people who said that climate change was not caused by humans.

The annual report comes not long after Ryan Zinke backed down on his proposal to nearly triple entrance fees for some of the country's most-visited parks to pay for the parks systems'.

That’s a bleak outlook, but many believe we can still turn things around.

“Any strange behavior will be detected and the park rangers will step in.”

“Investments to confront the climate crisis will reduce greenhouse gas emissions, drive down clean energy prices, make our Nation more resilient, present new opportunities for American innovation and well-paying jobs, provide benefits to historically underserved communities, and work to protect against the long-term fiscal risks identified in the new Budget analyses released today.”

Jeff Cohen discusses the inspiring march and AOC’s rousing speech at the rally—but ends with respectful questions about AOC’s orientation toward Biden and her endorsement of his re-election.

"2018 was our greenest year to date, and so far, 2019 looks like it has the potential to beat it."

“We are trapped in history.”

The Biden administration’s efforts to reduce the federal government’s carbon emissions could have a ripple effect across the economy.