Aug 08 Watch 8:29 Can concrete, a major CO2 emitter, be made greener? By Mori Rothman After water, concrete is the most consumed substance on the planet and its production is expected to grow from 4.4 billion tons to 5.5 billion tons by 2050. But its production, which involves cement, comes at a huge environmental cost… Continue watching
Aug 07 Wildfires rampage in Greek forests, cut large island in half By Elena Becatoros, Demetris Nellas, Associated Press The fire on Evia forced the hasty Friday night evacuation of about 1,400 people from a seaside village and island beaches by a motley assortment of boats after the approaching flames cut off other means of escape. Continue reading
Aug 07 Colorado mudslides wreak havoc on major transportation route By Thomas Peipert, Associated Press As ominous storm clouds gathered in western Colorado over a large area blackened by a recent wildfire, torrential rain fell and the charred land stripped of vegetation gave way, sending a rush of mud and boulders tumbling down steep canyon… Continue reading
Aug 07 Fires rampage through forests in Greece; thousands evacuated By Elena Becatoros, Associated Press Wildfires rampaged through Greek forests for yet another day Saturday, threatening homes and triggering more evacuations a day after hundreds of people were plucked off beaches by ferries in a dramatic overnight rescue. Continue reading
Aug 06 Farmworkers are dying in extreme heat. Few standards exist to protect them By Cresencio Rodriguez-Delgado, Chloe Jones Farmworkers in the United States facing mounting threats as temperatures rise with climate change, but they have little protection. Continue reading
Aug 06 Wildfire explodes to third-largest in California history By Christopher Weber, Noah Berger, Associated Press People in the tiny mountain town of Greenville are mourning after California's largest fire incinerated much of the downtown. Authorities say at least 100 homes in and around the Sierra Nevada community burned as the wind-driven Dixie Fire exploded Wednesday… Continue reading
Aug 05 Watch 9:10 Why the White House is pushing for more electric vehicles on the road Gasoline-powered vehicles are the biggest source of emissions from the U.S., accounting for more than a quarter of emissions. But Thursday, President Biden laid out new rules, agreements and timelines to try to cut that percentage down significantly. Fred Krupp,… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 5:15 Breaking down the infrastructure bill's impact on climate change The current infrastructure bill includes $150 billion for clean energy and climate change protections. Tens of billions would also be utilized to fight extreme weather like drought, wildfire, flooding and erosion, with a host of smaller programs like low-emission busses,… Continue watching
Aug 05 Fast-moving wildfire decimates Northern California town By Noah Berger, Associated Press A 3-week-old wildfire engulfed Greenville, California, leaving much of its downtown in ashes, while a new wind-whipped blaze also destroyed homes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather. Continue reading
Aug 04 This year's summer of climate extremes hits wealthier places By Seth Borenstein, Frank Jordans, Associated Press The founder of a disaster database maintained at a Belgian University says, "It is not only a poor country problem, it's now very obviously a rich country problem."… Continue reading