Sep 26 Watch 3:58 To fight climate change, California air regulators restore fuel-emission cuts By PBS News Hour California's Air Resources Board on Friday approved updates to a key climate change rule that requires oil producers to cut carbon pollution from gasoline and diesel fuels by at least 10 percent by 2020. California is the only the second… Continue watching
Jun 10 Watch 4:34 News Wrap: EPA moves to curb emissions from passenger airliners, cargo planes By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Wednesday, the EPA declared that greenhouse gases from passenger airlines, cargo planes and business jets are a danger to public health. Also, Secretary of Health and Human Services Sylvia Burwell warned Congress about the looming Supreme… Continue watching
Jun 10 Obama administration proposes regulation of aircraft emissions By Joan Lowy, Associated Press The Obama administration proposed Wednesday to regulate aircraft emissions in much the same way as power plants, saying they are a threat to human health because they contain pollutants that help cause global warming. Continue reading
Jun 02 Court supports EPA decision on smog pollution limits By Associated Press A federal appeals court says the Environmental Protection Agency complied with the law in deciding which areas of the country failed to meet federal limits on smog-forming pollution. Continue reading
Apr 13 Watch 7:25 This cement alternative absorbs CO2 like a sponge By PBS News Hour Continue watching
Apr 06 Watch 3:17 News Wrap: Kenya launches more airstrikes on al-Shabab militants after university attack By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Monday, Kenya’s military launched airstrikes on al-Shabab camps in Somalia for a second day. Meanwhile, Muslim political leaders in Kenya denounced the militant group. Also, about 1,800 people were trapped by Islamic State forces in a… Continue watching
Mar 31 U.S. to pledge cut in greenhouse gas emissions by up to 28 percent By Josh Lederman, Associated Press The United States pledged Tuesday to cut its greenhouse gas emissions up to 28 percent as its contribution to a global treaty aimed at preventing the worst effects of climate change. Continue reading
Nov 26 Obama administration aims to set stricter ozone emissions By Dina Cappiello, Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Obama administration took steps Wednesday to cut levels of smog-forming pollution linked to asthma, lung damage and other health problems, making good on one of President Barack Obama's original campaign promises while setting up a fresh confrontation… Continue reading
Oct 24 Watch EPA chief Gina McCarthy on maintaining a 'diverse energy mix' for America EPA chief Gina McCarthy on maintaining a 'diverse energy mix' for America… Continue watching
Oct 24 Watch EPA chief Gina McCarthy on maintaining a 'diverse energy mix' for America Environmental Protection Agency administrator Gina McCarthy discusses climate change. Continue watching