Nation Dec 23 Fast shipping has environmental impact as delivery becomes more polluting By Aya Diab, Associated Press
World Dec 16 EU plans to ease 2035 ban on internal combustion cars as auto industry seeks flexibility The EU's commission is responding to appeals from carmakers for a more flexible approach. The new limit still needs approval by the EU parliament and member governments. By David McHugh, Associated Press
Politics Jun 12 WATCH: Trump signs congressional resolution blocking California's vehicle emissions rules The state quickly announced it was challenging the move in court, with California's attorney general holding a news conference to discuss the lawsuit before Trump's signing ceremony ended at the White House. By Michelle L. Price, Sophie Austin, Seung Min Kim, Associated Press
World Apr 14 Watch 7:45 Farmers turn to seaweed in attempt to reduce methane emissions from livestock As the world races to curb climate change, scientists are taking aim at cows, a surprisingly potent source of greenhouse gases. Science correspondent Miles O’Brien traveled from California to Mexico and Australia to explore a bold idea that could make… By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman
Nation Jun 20 Watch 6:32 How Scotch whisky producers are aiming to go carbon neutral The UK became the first country to set a deadline to become a carbon-neutral economy with zero emissions of greenhouse gasses. Britain’s target is 2050. Scotland’s is even earlier, by 2045. Fred de Sam Lazaro looks at the effort of… By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster
Apr 25 Watch 6:34 New EPA emissions rules could hasten retirement of coal-fired power plants By Stephanie Sy, Karina Cuevas The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized a long-awaited set of regulations regarding proposed limits on fossil-fueled power plant emissions. But these new rules could mean the end of the coal industry as a source of electricity generated in the United… Continue watching
Apr 25 Coal-fired plants will have to capture emissions or shut down, says strict new EPA rule By Matthew Daly, Associated Press The rule was among four measures targeting coal and natural gas plants that the EPA said would provide “regulatory certainty” to the power industry and encourage them to make investments to transition “to a clean energy economy.”… Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 7:20 Wind-assisted vessels could make commercial shipping climate-friendly By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villemann Is a revolution in commercial shipping to take place? Eighty percent of all international trade is carried by sea, producing substantial carbon emissions. Following the successful operation of two giant wind-assisted vessels, a British company predicts that by 2026, half… Continue watching
Mar 19 As electric vehicle sales slow, U.S. relaxes plans for stricter auto emissions standards By Tom Krisher, Matthew Daly, Associated Press The auto industry has cited lower sales growth in objecting to the EPA's preferred standards unveiled last April as part of the most ambitious plan ever to cut planet-warming emissions from passenger vehicles. Continue reading
Mar 06 SEC approves rule that requires some companies to publicly report emissions and climate risks By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission on Wednesday approved a rule that will require some public companies to report their greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. Continue reading