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Northeastern farmers face new challenges amid droughts, flooding

By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press

The impacts of climate change have been felt throughout the Northeastern U.S. with rising sea levels, heavy precipitation and storm surges causing flooding and coastal erosion.

Many in U.S. doubt their individual impact on fighting climate change

By Hannah Fingerhut, Associated Press

Roughly two-thirds of Americans say the U.S. federal government, developed countries abroad and corporations and industries have a large responsibility to address climate change.

Starbucks asks labor board to temporarily halt union votes

By Dee-Ann Durbin, Associated Press

The request came Monday in response to a board employee's allegations that regional NLRB officials improperly coordinated with union organizers.

Democrats celebrate legislative win in passing of climate, health and tax bill

Congressional Democrats are celebrating a landmark legislative victory after passing the Inflation Reduction Act, which President Biden is set to sign into law this week. Meanwhile, the Justice Department is investigating Donald Trump for potentially violating the Espionage Act after…

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WATCH: Pelosi says Inflation Reduction Act is ‘historic and transformative’

By Associated Press

Pelosi also commented on the retrieval of documents from former President Donald Trump's Florida estate, calling it a "very serious" situation.

Sweeping climate bill will push American energy to go green

By Seth Borenstein, Matthew Daly, Michael Phillis, Associated Press

Congress is poised to pass a transformative climate change fighting bill. Friday's vote would be the first major climate package in the U.S. and would include close to $375 billion in spending.

News Wrap: Nation’s average gas price drops below $4 a gallon

In our news wrap Thursday, the average gas price in the U.S. dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time in months, the CDC removes a longstanding recommendation to quarantine after close contact with those infected with COVID, an…

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Firearms industry scrutinized for how it markets to consumers

By Paul Solman, Layla Quran, Mary Fecteau

The debate over gun control in America often centers around firearms production and distribution. But in recent years gun company marketing techniques have come under scrutiny, as major manufacturers seek out a new and arguably vulnerable audience. Paul Solman has…

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What the Inflation Reduction Act does for green energy

By Isabella Isaacs-Thomas

Here's why the bill emphasizes energy, what that means for consumers and how these changes aim to bolster the U.S.’s fight against climate change.

U.S. wholesale inflation fell in July for first time in 2 years

By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press

Prices at the wholesale level fell from June to July, the first month-to-month drop in more than two years and a sign that some of the U.S. economy's inflationary pressures cooled last month.