Focus on Environment
EPA awards $4.3 billion to fund projects in 30 states to reduce climate pollution
The EPA is awarding $4.3bn in grants to fund projects in 30 states, targeting greenhouse gas emissions from industry
Nuclear wildcard reignites Australia’s climate wars
A plan by Australia's federal opposition to build a network of nuclear reactors has set the scene for confrontation on climate policy
UK Nature recovery projects to receive £150m National Lottery funding
Projects that aim to boost nature recovery will receive a share of £150 million from the UK's National Lottery Heritage Fund
Climate-related extreme weather puts oil and gas assets, production at risk
The oil and gas sector, like all industries, is exposed to climate risk from events like fires and extreme weather
Oil-tainted lake a symptom, and symbol, of Venezuela’s collapse
An oil slick on Lake Maracaibo's shores symbolizes Venezuela's economic collapse and the struggles faced by locals as the petroleum industry declines.
Wildfires in Alberta, British Columbia prompt evacuation orders
Alberta faces 158 wildfires, 55 uncontrolled, whereas B.C. is battling 319 fires, with evacuation orders in place.
Landmark UK court case fights to turn back tide of climate change
A case at the High Court will argue that the UK's climate adaptation plan does not do enough to protect people affected by...
Superstorm Sandy group eyes ballots, insurance surcharges and oil fees to fund resiliency projects
Climate resiliency funding should come from insurance, oil fees, and voter approval, recommends new Rebuild By Design report.
US court upholds EPA rule on coal plant emissions despite industry pushback
The court upheld the rule requiring coal plants to cut carbon emissions by 90% or shut down, a key part of Biden's climate...
Mexico tries to bring drought-stricken Lake Patzcuaro back to life
Mexican authorities are releasing thousands of fish and cleaning freshwater springs to revive Lake Patzcuaro, severely impacted by drought, heat waves, and water...
