International
Here are the big hurdles in the push to increase global renewable energy
The world’s governments have agreed they want to triple renewable energy by 2030, a goal laid out at the U.N. climate summit in...
No ‘human era’ in Earth’s geological history, scientists say
A top panel of geologists has decided not to grant the ‘human age’ its own distinct place in Earth’s geological timeline after disagreeing...
UN warns against thirsty tech to solve water crisis
The world needs to better manage its freshwater resources but thirsty new technologies touted as solutions could lead to “serious problems” if left...
Bird flu is causing thousands of seal deaths. Scientists aren’t sure how to slow it down
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Avian influenza is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in different corners of the world, disrupting...
Panel urged to move lawsuit seeking to shutdown part of Line 5 pipeline to Michigan state court
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Michigan attorneys pressed a federal appellate panel on Thursday to move their lawsuit seeking to shut down a portion...
Drought, heat and mismanagement make getting fresh water an increasingly tough task
As the world warms from human-caused climate change, fresh water for drinking, cooking and cleaning is becoming harder to get for many people....
Climate change hits Washington’s beloved cherry blossom festival
It is one of the prettier fixtures of spring in Washington: thousands of cherry trees bloom amid the city’s stately monuments in a...
Higher temperatures mean higher food and other prices. A new study links climate shocks to inflation
Food prices and overall inflation will rise as temperatures climb with climate change, a new study by an environmental scientist and the European...
Get ‘deforestation’ products off supermarket shelves without delay, UK government urged
Rules that would help to remove deforestation from supermarket shelves must go ahead “without delay”, a group of cross-party MPs and peers have...
The US may catch a spring break on weather. Forecasters see minimal flooding and drought for spring
The United States can expect a nice spring break from past too rainy or too dry extremes, federal meteorologists predicted Thursday. After some...
