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Study: Global Warming Weakens Earth’s Strongest Ocean Current
Global Warming Weakens Earth's Strongest Ocean Current An international team of scientists recently published a study in the journal Environmental Research Letters, projecting that the world’s most powerful ocean current, the Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC),...
Critics Call for Climate Laws as Big Banks Abandon Alliance
In the days leading up to the presidential inauguration, the six largest banks in the United States made headlines by withdrawing from the Net Zero Banking Alliance, a United Nations-backed climate initiative. This move...
Pemex emissions endanger Mexico’s net zero goal.
Mexico's Oldest Refinery Threatens Net Zero Goal Pemex, Mexico's state-owned oil company, is at the heart of the country's oil and gas industry, with the Lázaro Cárdenas refinery in Minatitlán, Veracruz, serving as a grim...
Corruption’s Impact on Climate Change Mitigation
Corruption's Devastating Impact on Climate Change Mitigation Bribery, theft, conflicts of interest, and other forms of corruption are undermining global efforts to combat climate change and safeguard the environment, according to a recent study by...
Optimizing Heat Efficiency in New York City Winter
When the chilly winds of winter descend upon New York City, the familiar clinking of radiators signals the activation of the city's century-old steam heating system. This system, put in place in the 1870s,...
Trump’s Funding Pause Sparks Questions on Colorado River Crisis
Amidst the arid desert landscape of the American Southwest lies a lifeline crucial to the survival of millions—the mighty Colorado River. Flowing through seven states and Mexico, this iconic river serves as a primary...
Trump Administration Pushes to Eliminate Greenhouse Gas Pollution Mandate
President Trump's administration is doubling down on efforts to eliminate regulations around greenhouse gas pollution. With a plan to reduce the Environmental Protection Agency's staff by over half and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin pushing...
Rebuilding in LA After Fires: Pros and Cons Explained
David Brancaccio, a seasoned journalist in public radio and television, found himself at the center of a devastating disaster when Los Angeles was hit by fires in January. Having recently purchased a home in...
Maryland’s Chief Resilience Officer on Climate Threats: Year One Reflections
Maryland's Chief Resilience Officer on Climate Threats: Year One Reflections In November 2023, Michael Hinson took the helm as Maryland's very first chief resilience officer, bringing with him over a decade of experience in disaster...
Dominion Approved for LNG Storage Facility in Virginia
Dominion Energy, Virginia's largest utility company, has recently received approval from state regulators to construct a liquified natural gas (LNG) storage facility for two of its gas-fired power stations in the Southside region of...
