Michael Phillis
Hurricane-force winds bear down on California, latest in stretch of extreme weather
California faces record flooding, tornado warnings, and wildfires, underscoring its vulnerability to extreme weather events.
Nigerians press for solar jobs and electricity, with little success
In Nigeria, solar ambitions falter due to government inaction, despite rising demand for clean energy and micro-solar solutions.
Trump’s against climate action. But some right-wing governments are all for it
European right-wing leaders embrace climate action as economic opportunity, contrasting U.S. fossil fuel-driven skepticism under Trump.
At COP29, a draft of the deal gives little clarity on climate cash for developing nations
COP29 draft text on climate finance lacks clarity on wealthy nations' contributions, leaving critical issues unresolved amid mounting pressure.
Biden promised to clean up heavily polluted communities. Here is how advocates say he did
To assess Biden’s environmental justice efforts, AP spoke to 30 groups who've long fought to clean up local Superfund sites, petrochemical plants, and...
Louisiana chemical plant threatens shutdown if EPA emissions deadline stays
A synthetic rubber manufacturer accused of increasing the cancer risk for the nearby majority-Black community in Louisiana told a federal appeals court it...
BP settles boat captain’s lawsuit over injuries from Gulf oil spill cleanup
After more than a decade of litigation following the largest offshore U.S. oil spill, John Maas may well be the only person to...
Native American tribes gain new authority to stop unwanted hydopower projects
Federal regulators have granted Native American tribes more power to block hydropower projects on their land after a flurry of applications were filed...
