Focus on Climate
Cutting food waste would lower emissions, but so far only one state has done it
The difficulty of cutting food waste has spoiled several states’ attempts to ban it, and only one — Massachusetts — has actually succeeded.
US natural gas prices ease, power outages from Hurricane Helene reduce demand
A small output increase came as some drillers restarted their Gulf of Mexico production now that Hurricane Helene passed through the area.
Brazil’s coast eroding faster than ever as Atlantic advances
Coastal erosion, driven by climate change and rising sea levels, is destroying homes along Brazil's Atlantic coast.
Coal pioneer to wind powerhouse: UK completes coal phase-out after 142 years
The UK ends coal-fired power after 142 years, transitioning to renewables as it leads major economies in phasing out coal.
Methane is pitched as a climate villain – could changing how we think about it make it a saviour?
Methane, 80 times more potent than CO2, can be key to rapid gains, and cutting emissions could help meet climate targets.
Profiles in clean energy: Former Shell VP helps create a new way of making clean electricity
Cindy Taff, right, and Brianna Byrd, left, with Sage Geosystems, a startup that aims to make clean electricity (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Climate change and harsh weather in France bring challenges to Chablis wine country
Grape-pickers harvests Chardonnay grapes at Domaine Lavantureux vineyards
Urban communities that lack shade sizzle when it’s hot. Trees are a climate change solution
DETROIT – Along a busy road in west Detroit, there’s little respite from the sun for residents stopping for gasoline, attending places of...
US postpones sale of floating offshore wind leases along Oregon coast
The federal government postponed an Oregon offshore wind auction due to insufficient bidder interest and state opposition.
US-based Cenovus refinery to pay penalty for violating emissions rules
Cenovus Energy’s Ohio refinery to pay $19M and invest $150M after violating U.S. emissions rules, per authorities.
