May 12 WATCH: John Kerry says U.S. is weighing sanctions on China solar over forced labor By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press The Biden administration is considering sanctions over China’s alleged use of forced labor in production of solar panels and other components in renewable energy, climate envoy John Kerry told lawmakers Wednesday. Continue reading
May 11 Federal government approves offshore wind project seen as key to clean energy By Patrick Whittle, Associated Press An offshore wind project off Massachusetts that would create 800 megawatts of electricity, enough to power 400,000 homes, was approved by the federal government. Continue reading
May 10 California expands drought emergency to large swath of state By Don Thompson, Associated Press California Gov. Gavin Newsom has expanded a drought emergency declaration to a large swath of the nation's most populated state amid "acute water supply shortages" in northern and central areas. Continue reading
May 07 Early humans used fire to permanently change the landscape By Jessica Thompson, David K. Wright, Sarah Ivory, The Conversation Combining evidence from archaeology, geochronology and paleoenvironmental science, researchers identified how ancient humans by Lake Malawi were the first to substantially modify their environment. Continue reading
May 04 Watch 4:11 News Wrap: White House aims to vaccinate 70 percent of American adults by July 4 In our news wrap Tuesday, the White House plans to distribute more COVID-19 shots to states where demand is higher as it aims to vaccinate 70 percent of U.S. adults with at least one dose by July 4. An elevated… Continue watching
May 04 Biden administration pushes for diversity in transition to clean energy By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press President Joe Biden's administration says it wants to ensure diversity among the communities that benefit from the transition and the people who are hired to do the work. Continue reading
May 03 Watch 6:52 Do I need to replace my AC or fridge? Understanding the new EPA rule on Hydrofluorocarbons By John Yang, Diane Lincoln Estes The EPA on Monday announced a new rule that targets a greenhouse gas that's common but probably not too familiar to many Americans: Hydrofluorocarbons. These gases are widely used in home and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pumps. John… Continue watching
May 03 New solar power plant for California desert gains federal approval By Associated Press The Crimson Solar Project includes a 350-megawatt energy storage system and could supply enough power for 87,500 homes. The approval comes amid President Joe Biden's plans to fight climate change. Continue reading
May 03 EPA rule to phase out gases used in refrigerators and coolants By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The proposed rule follows through on a law Congress passed in December authorizing a 15-year phaseout of hydrofluorocarbons, highly potent greenhouse gases commonly used in refrigerators and air conditioners. Continue reading
Apr 29 Watching a coral reef die in a warming ocean By Sam Purkis, The Conversation Scientists watched in real time as rising ocean heat transformed the sprawling reef. It was a harbinger for ecosystems everywhere as the planet warms. Continue reading