Mar 29 Without 'radical action,' climate goals can't be reached, says energy agency By Frank Jordans, Associated Press The head of the International Renewable Energy Agency says "radical action" is needed to shift away from fossil fuels and ensure global warming doesn't pass dangerous thresholds. Continue reading
Mar 25 Watch 8:30 Why geothermal energy is being viewed as a viable alternative to fossil fuels By Miles O'Brien, Will Toubman, Murrey Jacobson, Courtney Norris President Biden and the European Union on Friday announced new plans to enable Europe to become less dependent on Russian oil and gas. But for now, the Russian invasion has opened up much larger questions over our dependence on fossil… Continue watching
Nov 20 Watch 8:50 In California, an effort to protect frontline communities from environmental health risks By Tom Casciato More than seven million Californians live within a mile of an oil or gas well, which studies show can create silent health hazards. Now, there are efforts to put more distance between people and pollutants. NewsHour Weekend Special Correspondent Tom… Continue watching
Nov 16 Days after climate talks, companies bid $192 million in 1st Gulf oil sale under Biden By Matthew Brown, Janet McConnaughey, Associated Press Energy companies have offered a combined $192 million for drilling rights on federal oil and gas reserves in the Gulf of Mexico in the first government lease sale under President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Nov 12 Climate talks soften stance on fossil fuel phaseout By Frank Jordans, Associated Press Negotiators at this year’s U.N. climate talks in Glasgow appeared to be backing away from a call to end all use of coal and phase out fossil fuel subsidies completely. Continue reading
Nov 10 Saudi Arabia says allegation that they are trying to slow negotiations is false By Associated Press Saudi Arabia’s energy minister has denied allegations that his country’s negotiators were working to slow down negotiations and water down commitments at the U.N. climate talks. Continue reading
Nov 08 Air-scrubbing machines gain momentum, but long way to go By Cathy Bussewitz, Associated Press Just a few years ago, this technology, known as “direct air capture,” was seen by many as an unrealistic fantasy. But the technology has evolved to where people consider it a serious tool in fighting climate change. Continue reading
Nov 02 China envoy defends emissions at climate summit, criticizes U.S. under Trump By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press China's dependence on coal power helps make it the biggest current climate polluter, although the nation in recent years has made commitments to start curbing emissions. Continue reading
Oct 27 UN uses dinosaur to deliver 'save your species' message to warn of global warming effects By Associated Press The United Nations is summoning an unusual "witness" to testify to the dangers of burning fossil fuels that stoke global warming. Continue reading
Oct 18 Ford Foundation to divest millions from fossil fuels By Associated Press For years, climate activists have put pressure on endowed institutions to end their investments in fossil fuel companies. MacArthur Foundation and Harvard University both announced last month that their institutions would end investments in fossil fuel companies. Continue reading