Environment News
Big Oil Lobbying Impacts California Climate Measures
An explosion at a refinery in Martinez, near San Francisco, sent plumes of black smoke into the sky, prompting health advisories and shelter-in-place orders in surrounding areas. The Martinez Refining Company, known for past...
Climate Change Increasing Likelihood of Los Angeles Wildfires: Report
A recent report from the World Weather Attribution sheds light on the devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles in January. The study concluded that these fires were not only more likely to occur...
Mapping Maine’s Old-Growth Forests with LiDAR Technology
In the vast, remote northern half of Maine, where forests dominate the landscape, lies a hidden treasure waiting to be discovered. While few people inhabit this wilderness known as "unorganized territory," timber companies hold...
Statewide Electrification Incentives Launched in North Carolina
A recent cold snap in Asheville, North Carolina put Sophie Mullinax's electric appliances to the test. Despite temperatures plummeting to a chilling 9 degrees Fahrenheit, her heat pumps kept her cozy without a gas...
Solar Energy Surpasses Coal Generation in EU
In a groundbreaking shift towards sustainable energy, solar power has officially surpassed coal generation in the European Union, marking a significant milestone in the region's energy transition. This historic achievement was realized for the...
Republican AGs Sue to Stop New York Climate Damages Law
A Legal Battle Unfolds Over New York's Climate Law Republican attorneys general from 22 states have recently filed a lawsuit against New York state regarding its 2024 Climate Change Superfund Act, alleging that the law...
Protecting Sámi Homelands: Improving Legal Safeguards
Amnesty International Report Highlights Threats to Sámi Homelands A recent report from Amnesty International sheds light on the challenges faced by the indigenous Sámi people in Sweden, Norway, and Finland due to the phenomenon of...
Trump Blames Delta Smelt: Impact on Endangered Species
Trump Blames Delta Smelt for California Water Crisis: A Story of Politics and Environmental Conservation In the heart of California's water system controversy lies a tiny, silver fish known as the delta smelt. This endangered...
Reviving Three Mile Island: A Comeback Story
Reviving Three Mile Island: A Story of Resilience and Renewal In the shadow of the infamous Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear reactor lies a tale of rebirth and renewal. The sister plant, TMI Unit 1,...
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Answers on Unconstitutional EPA Funding Freeze
Democratic Lawmakers Demand Answers on Unconstitutional EPA Funding Freeze In a bold move to challenge the Trump administration's controversial actions, Democratic Senator Edward J. Markey, U.S. Representative Yassamin Ansari, and New York Representative Paul Tonko...
