Focus on Climate
10 years after the deadliest US landslide, climate change is increasing the danger
OSO, Wash. (AP) — After the mountainside collapsed, obliterating a neighborhood and 43 lives in the worst landslide disaster in U.S. history, Jessica...
Scotland’s 2030 emissions target now ‘beyond what is credible’, experts say
The level of emissions reductions needed for Scotland to reach its 2030 climate change targets is now “beyond what is credible” to be...
Air quality around planned new schools in England ‘alarmingly poor’, study finds
The air quality around planned new schools in England is “alarmingly poor”, a study has found. Nearly nine in 10 new school sites...
Automaker of Dodge, Chrysler and Jeep to follow California’s strict vehicle emissions standards
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Stellantis, one of the largest automakers in the world, agreed Tuesday to comply with California’s vehicle emissions standards that...
2 Vermont communities devastated by summer flooding seek $3.5M to elevate homes for victims
MONTPELIER, Vt. (AP) — Two of the Vermont communities hardest hit by last summer’s catastrophic flooding have requested $3.5 million in state funding...
As electric vehicle sales slow, the US relaxes plans for stricter emissions standards for a while
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration this week is expected to announce new automobile emissions standards that relax proposed limits for three years...
Renault CEO urges ‘Marshall Plan’ for Europe electric vehicles
The chief executive of French automaker Renault called Tuesday for a European “Marshall Plan” to accelerate the adoption of electric vehicles and reduce...
Driven by wildfire smoke, Canada’s air quality worse than U.S.: report
Canada’s air quality last year was worse than the United States for the first time since a firm started publishing its annual assessment...
‘Flag is up’: Calgary warns outdoor water restrictions may be coming
CALGARY — The City of Calgary is warning it may restrict outdoor water use by May 1 if dry conditions keep up. And...
UN warns planet ‘on the brink’ after warmest decade on record
Global temperatures “smashed” heat records last year, as heatwaves stalked oceans and glaciers suffered record ice loss, the United Nations said Tuesday —...
