Politics

House prepares to debate, vote after bolstering Biden's bill

By Lisa Mascaro, Mary Clare Jalonick, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The Democrats have bolstered the package by adding a new paid family leave program, work permits for immigrants and a state and local tax break. The cost is growing, but so, too, are revenues to cover it.

6 clean energy priorities that could make a difference in lowering emissions

By Dolf Gielen, Morgan Bazilian, The Conversation

Climate energy experts outlined six priorities that can help world leaders scale up clean energy efforts, while reducing fossil fuel emissions.

Rittenhouse juror dismissed after joke about Jacob Blake shooting

By Associated Press

Prosecutors said the remarks as shared showed racial bias. In dismissing the juror, Schroeder said it was "clear that the appearance of bias is present and it would seriously undermine the outcome of the case."…

Poland's position on coal disappoints activists

By Associated Press

Poland, the second-biggest user of coal in Europe after Germany, appeared to backtrack on any ambitious new commitments for ending coal.

Finland's capital city to go mostly meat-free to reduce carbon footprint

By Associated Press

Finland's capital city says it will no longer serve meat dishes at seminars, staff meetings, receptions and other events to reduce Helsinki's carbon footprint.

WATCH: Karine Jean-Pierre holds White House press briefing

By News Desk

Karine Jean-Pierre is expected to hold a White House press briefing on Thursday as the Democrats still reel from Tuesday's election losses.

Astronaut describes climate change from space

By Associated Press

French astronaut Thomas Pesquet told French President Emmanuel Macron during a video call Thursday that the space station's portholes revealed the haunting fragility of humanity’s only home.

WATCH: Speaker Pelosi says Tuesday's election 'was not a good night'

By Associated Press

Pelosi stopped short of accepting responsibility for the Democrats' disappointing election results on Tuesday night, saying "it would have been better" had the party been able to pass Biden's agenda through Congress.

What young Americans think about vaccines and mandates

By Laura Santhanam

A majority believe that getting vaccinated is -- at least in part -- an obligation we owe to each other, according to a new poll from the PBS NewsHour and Generation Lab.

COP26 president says end of coal is 'in sight'

By Associated Press

The president of the U.N. climate summit in Glasgow on Thursday said “the end of coal is in sight,” as several major coal-using nations announced steps Thursday to wean themselves off of the heavily polluting fossil fuel.