Tag: Inside Climate News

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a groundbreaking case that could determine whether Texas will become the first state to host an independent disposal ground for spent nuclear fuel. This...

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...

Supervisors at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) began carrying out orders to terminate probationary workers, including forecasters from the National Weather Service, raising concerns about public safety and the agency's ability to...

The Threat to $5 Billion Great Lakes Fishery: Federal FiringsSweeping layoffs of federal employees have shaken the program tasked with controlling the invasive sea lamprey eel that poses a threat to fish populations across...

Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia recently made headlines for his criticism of President Donald Trump's declaration of a national energy emergency, which he referred to as a "sham." The senator voiced his concerns during...

Congress is set to vote on repealing climate regulations put in place during the last months of the Biden administration. These rules aimed to reduce methane emissions from the oil and gas industry and...

Federal Funding Restored to Pennsylvania for Climate ProgramsIn a significant turn of events, Governor Josh Shapiro announced that federal funding to Pennsylvania for climate-related and various other programs will be reinstated. This decision follows...

Lack of Staffing Cuts Could Hinder Disaster Aid for N.C. CommunitiesCanton, N.C., a resilient mountain town of 4,400 people west of Asheville, has faced numerous challenges in recent years, from Tropical Storm Fred in...

Federal Regulator's Decision Sparks Controversy Over Energy Projects ApprovalThe recent approval by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) of PJM Interconnection's proposal to prioritize 50 power projects, including nuclear and gas-fired plants, over stalled...

Legal Challenge Against EPA for Radioactive Waste Road PlanThe U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finds itself embroiled in a legal battle following its approval of a contentious plan to incorporate radioactive waste into a...