What’s the value of a clean beach? Here’s how economists do the numbers
Contrary to some environmentalists’ fears, putting a price on natural resources has encouraged decision-makers to recognize that natural capital is finite.
Pandemic lockdowns caused ‘just a tiny blip’ in climate-polluting emissions, WMO finds
The news comes as it's more critical than ever to seriously tackle rising global emissions.
Rex Tillerson backs aggressive policy in disputed South China Sea as Exxon, Russia eye...
Will Tillerson see the world through “oil-coated glasses”?
Climate law pushes First Solar to invest in domestic renewable energy industry
According to the company, this move is in large part because of the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which President Biden signed into law this month to help combat climate change.
Pentagon moves ahead with Obama-era climate preparation plan despite Trump’s orders
Unlike his White House boss, Defense Sec. Jim Mattis does not believe that climate change is a "hoax" invented by the Chinese.
Fenced in: A surprising threat to coral fish and biodiversity
Massive traditional fish traps called fish fences catch hundreds of types of fish – many before they’re old enough to reproduce.
Fossil fuel companies are promoting ‘lower carbon,’ ‘responsibly sourced’ oil and gas
The oil and gas industry is looking to capitalize off an increasingly-popular socially responsible investing wave that emphasizes the environment.
Fiddling while California burns
Fanning the flames of climate denial.
New study identifies regions of greatest conservation potential for species, water quality, carbon
A new study has mapped out the regions where conservation actions can maximize the protection of biodiversity, carbon stocks, and water, while a separate study has identified regions of the world where land animals are most at threat.
Fossil fuel misinformation helps quash community effort to ban fracking in Youngstown, Ohio
Youngstown, Ohio, has been told it cannot place an anti-fracking initiative on local ballots, due in part to a misinformation campaign from the fossil fuel industry.