US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
Huge societal changes needed to keep nature, make Earth livable for humans, UN says
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Ferris wheel showdown: Critics say San Francisco attraction causes light pollution
The Sierra Club is calling for the wheel to be closed to protect wildlife, concerned that its bright lights infringe on natural habitat.
The Sierra Club is calling for the wheel to be closed to protect wildlife, concerned that its bright lights infringe on natural habitat.
Appeal or Deal: SK Battery has two choices to save 2,600 jobs
SK Battery is counting on the Biden Administration to reverse an order that threatens the future of its electric car battery plant in Jackson County. But a rival Korean battery manufacturer says the only way to save those 2600 jobs is to pay up.
SK Battery is counting on the Biden Administration to reverse an order that threatens the future of its electric car battery plant in Jackson County. But a rival Korean battery manufacturer says the only way to save those 2600 jobs is to pay up.
Community members raise concerns over new permit filed by Sterigenics
Community members voiced their concerns about a new air quality permit filed by a Cobb County medical sterilization plant during the second and final public hearing put on by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Community members voiced their concerns about a new air quality permit filed by a Cobb County medical sterilization plant during the second and final public hearing put on by the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.
Jackson County battery plant punished in trade secret controversy
A big blow for the future of a multi-billion dollar factory under construction in North Georgia.
A big blow for the future of a multi-billion dollar factory under construction in North Georgia.
Larry Flynt, controversial ‘Hustler’ founder, dies at 78
Larry Flynt, the controversial publisher who founded an adult entertainment empire including "Hustler" magazine, died Wednesday, the Associated Press confirmed.
Larry Flynt, the controversial publisher who founded an adult entertainment empire including "Hustler" magazine, died Wednesday, the Associated Press confirmed.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Paris Climate Agreement: What it is, how it started and what happens now that the US has rejoined
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
Developer sues after Georgia county blocks rock quarry
An Alabama company is suing a west Georgia county for blocking a planned rock quarry.
An Alabama company is suing a west Georgia county for blocking a planned rock quarry.
Federal court strikes down Trump rule easing power plant pollution regulations
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
Dave Bautista offers $20K reward to find person who wrote 'TRUMP' on Florida manatee
"And I promise there will be bonuses to that reward!"
"And I promise there will be bonuses to that reward!"
Scientists say 1-2% of bugs lost every year due to climate change, agriculture, pesticides
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Snyder charged in Flint water crisis
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the Flint water crisis.
Former Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder was charged Wednesday with two counts of willful neglect of duty stemming from an investigation of the Flint water crisis.
Ex-Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder and others have been told they're being charged in Flint Water Crisis
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
Former governor Rick Snyder, his health director, and other former officials are expected to be charged for their roles in the Flint water crisis.
COVID-19 linked to biggest drop in US greenhouse gas emissions since WWII, report finds
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
The COVID-19 pandemic caused greenhouse gas emissions in the United States to drop by 10.3% in 2020, according to preliminary data by the Rhodium Group.
$5,000 reward offered for information on who scraped 'TRUMP' into manatee's back
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.
Someone scraped the word "TRUMP" into the back of a Nature Coast manatee, and now federal investigators are trying to figure out who did it.