Apr 06 Climbing methane levels in the atmosphere are contributing to overall rise in greenhouse gases By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Methane's rise in 2022 was its fourth-sharpest increase since NOAA began systematic measurements in 1983. Methane gas leaks from wells and natural gas lines and wafts from manure ponds, decomposing landfills, and directly from livestock. Continue reading
Apr 06 Coal burning capacity climbs worldwide despite pledges to reduce use By Sibi Arasu, Associated Press The capacity to burn coal for power went up in 2022 despite global promises to phase down the fuel that's the biggest source of planet-warming gases in the atmosphere, a report Wednesday found. The coal fleet grew by 19.5 gigawatts… Continue reading
Apr 04 Biden makes $450M available for clean energy projects at coal mines By Matthew Daly, Associated Press President Joe Biden's administration is making $450 million available for solar farms and other clean energy projects across the country at the site of current or former coal mines. Continue reading
Apr 03 WATCH: Biden talks clean energy at a Minnesota facility By Colleen Long, Associated Press President Joe Biden ventured to suburban Minneapolis on Monday to talk about factory jobs and contrast his agenda with “the last guy" who had his job. Continue reading
Apr 02 Why the U.S. is leading the world in extreme weather catastrophes By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Blame geography for the U.S. getting hit by stronger, costlier, more varied and frequent extreme weather than anywhere on the planet, several experts said. Then add climate change, and “buckle up. More extreme events are expected,” said Rick Spinrad, head of… Continue reading
Apr 01 In Zambia, Vice President Harris visits farm with climate change innovation in mind By Chris Megerian, Associated Press Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday traveled down a dirt road to tour a farm outside Zambia's capital that’s using new techniques and technology to boost its vegetable crop as she highlighted ways to secure food supplies in an age of… Continue reading
Mar 29 UN seeks court opinion to strengthen fight against climate change in 'win' for island states By Isabella O'Malley, Dana Beltaji, Associated Press The resolution was adopted by consensus and Vanuatu Prime Minister Ishmael Kalsakau called it "a win for climate justice of epic proportions."… Continue reading
Mar 28 Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the U.S. last year By Isabella O'Malley, Associated Press Electricity generated from renewables surpassed coal in the United States for the first time in 2022, the U.S. Energy Information Administration announced Monday. Continue reading
Mar 23 The steps you can take to use less water By Bella Isaacs-Thomas Everyone has a role to play when it comes to treating water like a crucial resource, the United Nations says as it convenes its first water conference in almost five decades. Continue reading
Mar 22 California braces for more flooding after deadly storm By Martha Mendoza, Associated Press A strong late-season Pacific storm that brought damaging winds and more rain and snow to saturated California is blamed for two deaths. Continue reading