Climate Change

In an exclusive interview with CBS News environmental correspondent Ben Tracy, California governor Gavin Newsom discusses the state’s plans to lead the fight on climate change. Read More

A person holds a sign in Encinitas, California, U.S., October 5, 2021. REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo Register now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.comJuly 29 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden vowed during his 2020 election campaign to end federal oil and gas drilling as a major step in his strategy…

Bitcoin mining — What are the true climate change risks? Samuel Wan · 1 day ago · 4 min read Bitcoin mining is coming under increasing fire for ecological reasons, however, data shows its environmental impact is less than that of the gold and banking sectors. 4 min read Updated:…

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain For more than a decade, Congressional Democrats and a growing share of their political base have chased a dream: legislation to combat climate change, large enough to transform our society into one equipped to avert the worst catastrophes of a rapidly warming planet. On Wednesday the…

Heat kills — Rapid analysis of the role of climate change finds clear relationship. Scott K. Johnson - Jul 29, 2022 3:28 pm UTC Early last week, the UK experienced something it is very much not known for—extremely hot and dry weather. The heatwave shattered all-time national records, surpassing a…

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Human-caused climate change tipped the scale dramatically in favor of the record-shattering U.K. heat wave that struck the country last week, a new study concludes. Why it matters: Extreme weather and climate events are a big part of how society is experiencing global warming, and this study clearly lays out…

Follow @EngelsAngle In a shocking turn of events late on the afternoon of July 27th, Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia announced that he had reached a deal with Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on a budget reconciliation package that includes $369 billion.   Jose Zayas, EVP of Policy and Programs, American Council…

Uzbekistan can be described as a “good performer.” Since 2016, it has enacted significant economic, social, and political reforms and changes, and has promoted renewables, including solar. How are these actions paying off today? An immediate, tangible, example of the dire need to act against climate change in Uzbekistan are…

The majority of Earth’s volcanoes could see heavier rainfall due to climate change, which could increase eruptions and mud slides Environment 27 July 2022 By James Dinneen Merapi volcano in Indonesia Aditya Irawan/NurPhoto via Getty Images Climate change could cause more extreme rainfall at the majority of Earth’s active land…