Jan 25 The FDA banned Red 3 food coloring. A scientist explains the dye’s history and health risks By Lorne J. Hofseth, The Conversation Over 35 years after the first study linking the artificial food dye Red 3 to thyroid cancer in rats was published, the U.S. is beginning to phase it out of foods and drugs. Continue reading
Jan 24 Trump criticizes California water policy before touring LA fire damage By Amy Taxin, Associated Press President Donald Trump has used social media and interviews to accuse the state of sending too much water to the Pacific Ocean instead of south toward Los Angeles and highlighted how some hydrants ran dry in the early hours of… Continue reading
Jan 23 Watch 5:35 Meet the small team behind the Watch Duty app giving life-saving wildfire updates By Stephanie Sy, Sam Lane Ever since the deadly wildfires began in Los Angeles two weeks ago, residents have largely turned to one app for the most up-to-date information. It’s called Watch Duty and Stephanie Sy spoke to two members of the small team that… Continue watching
Jan 23 While Trump pursues more fossil fuels, Europe posts a record year for renewable energy use By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press Nearly three-quarters of the EU's electricity doesn't emit planet-warming gases into the air. Continue reading
Jan 21 New wildfires flare in Southern California as dangerous winds return By Christopher Weber, Associated Press The National Weather Service warned of a “particularly dangerous situation” across Los Angeles, Ventura and San Diego counties due to low humidity and powerful Santa Ana winds. Continue reading
Jan 21 What’s next for EVs as Trump aims to eliminate Biden-era incentives? By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The order, along with other steps expected in a second Trump administration, could slow U.S. efforts to address climate change, much of which is caused by burning gasoline and diesel fuel that emit carbon dioxide and other planet-warming greenhouse gases. Continue reading
Jan 21 WATCH: Trump holds first news conference, announcing major AI investment By Josh Boak, Zeke Miller, Associated Press President Donald Trump on Tuesday talked up a joint venture investing up to $500 billion for infrastructure tied to artificial intelligence by a new partnership formed by OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank. Continue reading
Jan 16 WATCH: Kīlauea resumes eruption in Hawaii Volcanoes National Park on the Big Island By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Associated Press The eruption began last month in a crater at the summit of Kilauea volcano and has paused periodically. Continue reading
Jan 15 WATCH: Chris Wright testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for energy secretary By Jennifer McDermott, Associated Press Wright, a fossil fuel executive, has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change. Continue reading
Jan 14 Here’s how small airborne embers play a big role in the spread of wildfires By Holly Ramer, Associated Press Contrary to popular belief, experts say most homes destroyed by wildfires aren't overcome by a racing wall of flames, but burn after being ignited by airborne embers, also called firebrands. Continue reading