Jul 16 Watch 8:22 The economic options for combatting climate change By PBS News Hour As greenhouse gases accumulate and global temperatures slowly rise, what can we do to insure against the catastrophes of climate change? Economics correspondent Paul Solman talks to the authors of "Climate Shock: The Economic Consequences of a Hotter Planet."… Continue watching
Jul 15 During Ramadan, a time for charity, prayer, reflection — and being green By Noreen Nasir, Ariel Min The month of Ramadan, which comes to a close Friday, is meant to be a time of extra charity, prayer, reflection and community. One of those communities is Green Muslims, a spiritually-inspired environmental group based in Washington, D.C. Continue reading
Jul 04 Watch 9:48 Will California’s new water restrictions ease its historic drought? By PBS News Hour Since the California drought began, the lack of water has cost thousands of jobs, caused noticeable changes in the landscape and induced desperation among citizens who are running out of options. In light of the state's newest restrictions implemented last… Continue watching
Jun 27 Watch 4:32 After a historic week, what lies ahead for the Supreme Court? By PBS News Hour After a dramatic week at the Supreme Court, there are still three cases to be decided. Justices will rule on environmental regulations, redistricting and lethal injection. Chief Washington correspondent for The National Law Journal Marcia Coyle joins Hari Sreenivasan from… Continue watching
Jun 19 EPA proposes tougher mileage standards for trucks By Matthew Daly, Associated Press WASHINGTON -- The Obama administration is issuing new rules intended to improve fuel efficiency for medium and heavy-duty trucks and cut pollution blamed for global warming. Continue reading
Jun 18 Pope’s message to the world: Save the Earth By Larisa Epatko In a highly anticipated encyclical, or public letter, Pope Francis issued a call to action to save the planet and backed scientists who say climate change is real and mostly caused by humans. Continue reading
Jun 17 Watch 4:54 Is the world’s fresh water supply running out? By PBS News Hour Recent studies have found that humans are using up water at a faster rate than it is being replenished. Judy Woodruff talks to James S. Famiglietti, a professor of Earth system science and civil and environmental engineering at the University… Continue watching
Jun 06 Former BP exec acquitted on charges of lying to investigators after oil spill By Kenzi Abou-Sabe Former BP executive David Rainey was acquitted on charges of lying to congressional investigators after the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in 2010. Continue reading
May 22 Photos: Capturing the slick from California’s oil spill By Ariel Min, Joshua Barajas For most of the week, hundreds of clean-up workers have collected globs of black goo and scrubbed rocks coated with the sticky substance to restore a California beach that was contaminated with oil. Continue reading
May 20 NOAA Report: Deepwater Horizon oil spill caused biggest dolphin die-off in Gulf’s history By Nsikan Akpan A new NOAA study provides a verdict on how the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster led to a flourish of dolphin deaths along the Gulf coast. Continue reading