Nation Feb 20 EPA rollbacks on pollution limits could drive up health care costs, advocates warn By Stephanie Sy, Azhar Merchant
Nation Feb 12 Watch 8:04 Trump rolls back landmark policy regulating greenhouse emissions The Environmental Protection Agency repealed its own landmark assessment that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. Until today’s shift, the ‘endangerment finding’ had been the legal foundation for many of the federal government’s climate regulations. William Brangham reports for… By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins
Nation Dec 23 Fast shipping has environmental impact as delivery becomes more polluting Fast shipping has become a staple of online shopping, promising delivery within a day or even hours. 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
Apr 14 Watch 7:45 Farmers turn to seaweed in attempt to reduce methane emissions from livestock By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman 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… Continue watching
Jun 20 Watch 6:32 How Scotch whisky producers are aiming to go carbon neutral By Fred de Sam Lazaro, Simeon Lancaster 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… Continue watching
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