Nation Apr 16 Rising energy costs force some states to reassess ambitious climate goals By Michael Hill
World Apr 11 Drought threatens myrrh tree key to luxury perfumes and African incomes Myrrh, a key ingredient in some of the world’s most well-known perfumes, is under threat in Ethiopia as a historic drought and starving livestock endanger the trees that produce the resin. By Julianne Gauron, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 States are struggling to meet their clean energy goals. Blame data centers Nevada's largest utility says it will need three times the electricity required to power Las Vegas just to handle proposed data centers — and it probably can't do that without fossil fuels. By Jessica Hill, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 The U.S. smashed heat records in March. Just wait for El Niño this summer March’s persistent heat was unseasonably intense, and the next year or so looks to turn the dial up on global warmth even more, as some forecasts predict a brewing El Niño will reach superstrength. By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press
Nation Apr 09 As Trump throws lifeline to coal plants, critics warn of higher costs and health risks The United States is undergoing a dramatic shift in energy policy as President Donald Trump wields government's sweeping powers to benefit coal and suppress cleaner alternatives. It could lead to more expensive electricity and dirtier air. By Matt Brown, Michael Phillis, Associated Press
Apr 08 Watch 8:00 America's first billion-dollar climate fund sparks spending debate in Portland By Stephanie Sy, Mike Fritz In 2018, voters in Portland, Oregon, approved a first-of-its-kind climate and justice fund aimed at investing in projects in historically marginalized communities. Since then, the fund has grown, and so has the debate over how that money should be spent. Continue watching
Apr 08 Zeldin tells climate skeptics to 'celebrate vindication' after repeal of baseline climate rule By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The head of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday defended his decision to repeal the legal determination that serves as the basis for federal rules to slow climate change. Continue reading
Apr 01 What you need to know about desalination, a growing source of drinking water as scarcity deepens By Annika Hammerschlag, Associated Press As climate change intensifies droughts, disrupts rainfall patterns and fuels wildfires, more regions are turning to the sea for drinking water. Continue reading
Mar 28 Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest winter level as unprecedented heat shatters records globally By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Vital Arctic sea ice shrank to tie its lowest measured level for the winter, the season when ice grows, as a warming Earth shattered records across the continents. Continue reading
Mar 26 Watch 6:57 How climate change has powered the heat wave blanketing much of the U.S. By Ali Rogin, Karina Cuevas A massive heat dome has been spreading across much of the United States this month, with temperatures reaching historic highs. But it's not an isolated spike. In recent weeks, the country has grappled with a series of extreme weather events. Continue watching