Will the US Catholic Church Divest from Fossil Fuels and Buy Solar Panels Instead?...
The pope is trying to get the word out to U.S. Catholics to do something practical about climate change. Will Pope Francis help move all Americans toward a greener and less dangerous future?
Climate change: how bad could the future be if we do nothing?
This is what the science suggests those very different realities could look like.
Rich nations aren’t ‘paying their fair share’ to mitigate the climate crisis, says report...
"Unless there is a fair deal that accounts for the legacy of climate change caused by industrialized developed countries, we will never have a sustainable global strategy."
EU ‘well on track’ to meet its 2030 climate targets, European Commission says
The updated NECPs reflect greater efforts by EU member states to reduce their emissions in the past two years, even in the face of demands from some that the bloc weaken its green commitments.
Wildfire smoke is more toxic than other forms of air pollution, study finds
“Anything we can do today to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and stabilize the global climate system will have significant benefits.”
EPA announces new drinking water standards to limit ‘forever chemicals’
The new rule will restrict six PFAS chemicals in the water—individually, or in combination with each other or both—requiring public water systems to mitigate if the chemicals are found above allowable levels.
Firefighters race to protect world’s largest tree from menacing wildfires
Sequoias have evolved to withstand wildfires and even to spread their seeds with help from the heat. However, the more intense fires fueled by the climate crisis can be too much even for these trees.
Connecticut bans utilities from billing customers for lobbying efforts
The new law marks the third comprehensive effort by a state to prevent utilities from using consumers’ monthly bills to fund political efforts.
Biden can restore the EPA, but it will require steadfast effort
The Biden administration must focus on science and enforcement, reverse Trump deregulation efforts and reenergize EPA employment.
Beyond denial
How oil execs shaped a landmark climate study.