Apr 18 Watch 9:05 These teens are suing Oregon to force action on climate change By PBS News Hour Frustrated by the slow pace of progress on climate change policy, an Oregon-based environmental group is using a novel legal strategy called "atmospheric trust litigation" to try to force governments to take action. And the movement is being led those… Continue watching
Apr 16 Federal judges cast doubt on challenge to Obama administration’s plan for climate change By Sam Hananel, Associated Press Two out of three judges on a federal appeals court panel expressed doubts Thursday about a legal challenge to the Obama administration's far-reaching plan to address climate change. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 7:25 This cement alternative absorbs CO2 like a sponge By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 13 It may look unusual, but this greenhouse is actually green By Kathleen McCleery When environmental chemist David Stone decided to build a “green” greenhouse for his wife, he chose a material he’d invented, an environmentally friendly substitute for cement he calls Ferrock. Continue reading
Apr 07 Obama says climate change is harming Americans’ health By Josh Lederman, Nedra Pickler, Associated Press Global warming isn't just affecting the weather, it's harming Americans' health, President Barack Obama said Tuesday as he announced steps government and businesses will take to better understand and deal with the problem. Continue reading
Apr 06 India takes steps to address climate change, as country suffers from record-setting air pollution By Jaywon Choe India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced today that his country will take new steps to address their growing air pollution problem. Speaking from Delhi, Modi said the Indian government will begin monitoring air quality in 10 cities,… Continue reading
Mar 19 Obama orders 40 percent cut in government’s greenhouse gases By Josh Lederman, Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama will order the federal government on Thursday to cut its emissions of greenhouse gases by 40 percent, as the U.S. seeks to spur other nations to get serious about climate change. Continue reading
Mar 13 First time in 40 years, CO2 emissions stalled while the global economy grew By Anna Sillers The International Energy Agency announced today that, for the first time in 40 years, carbon dioxide emissions flatlined despite global economy growth. Continue reading
Mar 12 John Kerry criticizes Florida governor for banning words ‘climate change’ By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press Secretary of State John Kerry said Thursday that elected officials who ban the words "climate change" are unwilling to face the facts, a non-so-subtle dig at Florida Gov. Rick Scott's administration. Continue reading
Mar 09 Florida environmental officials banned from using the term ‘climate change’ By Anna Sillers In Florida, a state that environmental scientists have agreed would be hit hard by extreme changes in climate, is not allowed to speak about these changes. At least, not by members of the Florida's Department of Environmental Protection, the state… Continue reading