Sep 06 Europe is facing an energy crisis as Russia cuts gas. Here's why By David McHugh, Associated Press Europe is struggling to contain an energy crisis that could lead to rolling blackouts, shuttered factories and a deep recession. The primary cause: Russia has choked off the supplies of cheap natural gas that the continent depended on for years… Continue reading
Sep 06 Eastern Mediterranean, Middle East warming almost twice as fast as global average, report finds By Associated Press The region will experience “unprecedented” heat waves, more severe and longer-lasting droughts and dust storms and rainfall shortages that will “compromise water and food security” for the region’s 400 million people, according to a summary of the report released Tuesday. Continue reading
Sep 06 California facing chance of blackouts amid heat wave and electrical grid demand By Robert Jablon, Associated Press State energy officials said the electrical load Tuesday afternoon could top 51,000 megawatts, the highest demand the state has ever seen. Continue reading
Sep 05 Watch 7:56 California's move to ban sales of new gasoline-fueled cars could spread to other states By Amna Nawaz, Maea Lenei Buhre In a historic vote in August, California regulators agreed to ban the sale of new gasoline-fueled cars by 2035. Because the state is the largest auto market in the U.S., the move could lead to a nationwide shift. But as… Continue watching
Sep 05 As Africa's climate warms, rich countries pledge more funds By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Rich countries said they will spend about $25 billion by 2025 to boost Africa’s efforts to adapt to climate change as the continent continues to struggle with drought, cyclones and extreme heat, according to officials at a summit in Rotterdam… Continue reading
Sep 05 What is xeriscaping? How you can turn your lawn into a sustainable oasis By Justin Stabley In movies, books and other media, the image of the American dream often included a lush green lawn. But some homeowners are looking to save money and minimize their environmental impact. Continue reading
Sep 04 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: Trump lashes out in first rally since FBI search of Mar-a-Lago In our news wrap Sunday, Donald Trump lashed out at President Biden and the FBI in his first rally since the Mar-a-Lago search, most residents in Jackson, Mississippi now have water pressure but the city still does not have drinkable… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 2:57 News Wrap: Test launch for Artemis 1 moon mission postponed again In our news wrap Saturday, NASA's Artemis moon mission has been postponed a second time, excessive heat is scorching the West Coast and fueling wildfires, nine migrants were found dead after trying to cross the Rio Grande into Texas, former… Continue watching
Sep 03 Watch 4:59 Updated COVID boosters approved ahead of potential fall surge This past week, the FDA and CDC signed off on updated COVID-19 vaccines to boost protection against newer variants of the virus, in an effort to limit an anticipated seasonal surge in infections this fall. Dr. Peter Hotez, co-director of… Continue watching
Sep 03 Fuel leak disrupts NASA's 2nd attempt at Artemis launch By Marcia Dunn, Associated Press NASA’s new moon rocket sprang another hazardous leak Saturday, as the launch team began fueling it for liftoff on a test flight that must go well before astronauts climb aboard. Continue reading