Apr 15 Climate change activists block London bridges, British oil terminals By Associated Press More than 600 people have been arrested over the past two weeks after activists climbed atop tankers and blocked roads at oil depots. On Friday the government praised oil companies for obtaining court orders to stop the demonstrators. Continue reading
Apr 15 2 killed, more than 200 homes burned in New Mexico wildfire By Susan Montoya Bryan, Paul Davenport, Associated Press Firefighters battling a deadly wildfire in southern New Mexico took advantage of a brief break in the weather but gusty winds are expected to return Friday. Continue reading
Apr 14 How going electric lets homeowners help slow climate change By Jennifer Weeks, The Conversation Many people want to know about practical suggestions to help slow climate change. Effective action starts at home. Continue reading
Apr 13 Driven by climate change, thawing permafrost is radically changing the Arctic landscape By Mark J. Lara, The Conversation Ground is collapsing and massive lakes are draining in a matter of days. Thawing permafrost is having profound effects on the region and its infrastructure. Continue reading
Apr 13 Study finds nations can keep global warming to 2 degrees if pledges are met By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press A new study finds that if the nations of the world live up to their promises, future climate change can be kept to within an international goal set by scientists. Continue reading
Apr 11 PG&E to pay $55 million for two massive California wildfires By Olga R. Rodriguez, Associated Press Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by its aging power lines in Northern California. Continue reading
Apr 11 Climate change worsens cyclones that reach Africa, study says By Wanjohi Kabukuru, Associated Press Multiple tropical storms that pummeled Madagascar, Malawi and Mozambique earlier this year were analyzed by the World Weather Attribution group, who determined that the storms were made worse by the increase in global temperatures. Continue reading
Apr 05 How rising sea levels threaten the lives of Louisiana’s coastal residents By Roby Chavez A new United Nations climate report paints a dire picture of the Gulf of Mexico’s future, warning that sea level rise poses an existential threat for much of coastal Louisiana, including almost 7,000 residents near the bayou communities of Barataria,… Continue reading
Apr 05 How electric vehicles and other transportation innovations could slow global warming, according to IPCC By Alan Jenn, The Conversation A new international report on climate change finds rapid changes could cut emissions from transportation by 80% to 90%. Three behavior change trends could bring big improvements. Continue reading
Apr 04 Watch 7:30 UN climate report warns governments are falling short on lowering planet’s temperature By William Brangham, Alexis Cox, Tommy Walters The United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change laid out its latest report Monday stressing the critical need to implement dramatic cuts in greenhouse gasses to head off the worst impacts of climate change. Dave Roberts writes a newsletter and… Continue watching