Innovation
How West Virginia's coal country could get a clean-energy makeover
The Biden administration is investing $300 million to turn three old Appalachian coal mines into sources of clean energy and help struggling mining communities.
Thousands of salmon die in road crash
The accident in Oregon killed 25,529 of the fish, but about 77,000 made it into a creek.
Better Planet
California snowpack's 'amazing' recovery since January
Atmospheric science student Colin McCarthy said this is "an unprecedented winter comeback in the modern era."
Winter's Last Gasp
All climate impacts are local, and many people first notice climate change in their backyard.
Professional thrifting stylist shares 3 tips to bag the best finds
Kalita Amberle Hon curates all of her clients' capsule wardrobes from thrifted items.
Sustainability
Why some of the most trusted companies are open about their climate impact
As regulators and investors demand more climate-related information, some companies find benefits in being open about how they deal with climate change.
News
EPA sets tough standards on climate pollution from heavy trucks
The EPA said its new rule will cut a billion tons of CO2 from heavy trucks, which contribute a quarter of the climate pollution from the transportation sector.
EPA speaks on drinking water after Dali hazardous materials leak off ship
Fifty-six containers of hazardous materials were on board and several were breached, causing contents to spill into the harbor.
Better Planet
Colorado River study reveals how water is used
Researchers found that more than half of the Colorado River's total annual water flow is used on agriculture.
Better Planet
US cities' animal populations to "change significantly" by century's end
Animals that may currently be commonplace could be replaced by entirely different species by 2100.
Southern US Cities Seeing "Shocking" Moth Declines
A study found a "strong pattern" of decline among moths across all life stages in rural and urban areas.
Latino Voters Will Turn Out for Climate Action This Election
This year's presidential election will be a referendum on the future of U.S. climate policy, where the contrast could not be clearer for the largest and youngest minority groups in the country.
News
Biden's $6B climate plan helps Ohio steel mill clean up
Cleveland-Cliffs' Middletown Works is among the recipients of funding from the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act that will help decarbonize heavy industry.
Sustainability
Why AI is so thirsty: Data centers use massive amounts of water
The extra computing power that's driving AI sharply increases the water needed to cool data centers. Some tech companies have creative ways to cut water use.
Tennessee Lake Gets Health Advisory After Students Find Toxic Pink Algae
The algae is made up of a type of bacteria that can be toxic to humans and animals if there is high exposure.
Dogs understand more than they let on, brain scans reveal
A study found that when dogs hear certain words, they can envision matching objects in their brain.
Yosemite braces for another winter storm
"Don't get too excited for spring weather quite yet," the national park warned prior to another winter storm set to hit California.
News
Biden sets tough auto emissions rules while easing automakers' path to EVs
In one of its most ambitious climate regulations to date, President Joe Biden's administration announced the strongest-ever rules on tailpipe emissions.
Conservatives Should Own the Climate Issue
Liberals have come to own environmental issues. That is a problem in a two-party system, but it is also an opportunity for Republicans.
Thousands of fish found dead as ice melts on Minnesota border lake
An estimated 2,000 to 3,000 fish were found dead in Lake Traverse shortly after ice was declared out of the lake.
Better Planet
"Worrying" remote ocean plastics study troubles scientists
"There should be considerably less plastics in this area," researcher Robby Rynek explained.
Climate Change Is Reversing Generations of Progress on Clean Air
There are places in this country where Americans are still waiting to be protected by their government from industrial waste.
Sustainability
How AI generates both climate pollution and solutions
AI tools help climate scientists do better work, but critics say the massive energy demand to power AI is becoming a serious climate threat.
10-foot great white shark 'Penny' detected near Florida's Fort Myers Beach
The shark, known as Penny, who measures 10 foot 3 inches, was tracked off the coast of Fort Myers Beach at about 11 a.m. on Sunday.
'Widespread' lead exposure in Chicago, 68% of young children affected
Around 129,000 children younger than 6 years old were exposed to drinking water contaminated with the chemical.
Great Salt Lake water levels to rise even more this spring
Water levels could rise by 1.2 feet this spring, which is a total of 870,000 acre feet potentially feeding into the lake between April and July.
Sustainability
How a strong ESG record can help companies recruit talent
Surveys show young job seekers are more attracted to companies with higher performance on environmental, social and governance issues, or ESG.
North America sees "emerging phenomenon" of raging night wildfires
The findings challenge conventional firefighting and the "active day, quiet night" fire cycle.
Strange critters found in Great Salt Lake: "Amazing"
This is the saltiest environment these worms have ever been found in, making the discovery significant.
News
Environmentalists and industry both sue SEC over climate disclosure rules
Wall Street's top regulator is caught in legal crossfire as the Sierra Club and business interests are challenging the SEC's new rules on climate-related risks.