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
Dec 05 Watch Endangered Coral Reefs Die as Ocean Temperatures Rise and Water Turns Acidic Endangered Coral Reefs Die as Ocean Temperatures Rise and Water Turns Acidic… Continue watching
Dec 03 Watch World Faces a Fight from Behind to Keep Up With Rising Rate of CO2 Emissions World Faces a Fight from Behind to Keep Up With Rising Rate of CO2 Emissions… Continue watching