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September 2, 2022

White House national climate adviser Gina McCarthy resigns

Gina McCarthy, the White House's top adviser on climate policy, is stepping down, spokesperson Karine Jean-Pierre confirmed Friday.

September 2, 2022

Danielle becomes first hurricane of Atlantic season

The National Hurricane Center said that Tropical Storm Danielle has become the first hurricane of the Atlantic season. The storm has strengthened since Thursday.

September 1, 2022

Tropical Storm Danielle forms in the Atlantic Ocean, not currently a threat to land

Tropical Storm Daniel formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday. The storm is expected to become a hurricane in two days, according to the U.S. National Hurricane Center.

September 1, 2022

UN weather agency forecasts 'triple-dip' La Niña

The World Meteorological Organization predicts a rare "triple-dip" La Niña, forecasting that the climate pattern will last until at least the end of the year.

September 1, 2022

Gavin Newsom blasted for asking Californians to avoid charging electric vehicles during heat wave

Chuck DeVore, a former California assemblyman who left the state for Texas, weighed in on Gov. Newsom's plea with state residents to avoid charging electric vehicles.

August 31, 2022

US, China planning Biden, Xi meeting but 'no resolution yet': official

President Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping are still planning on meeting in person, but no resolution has been found yet.

August 29, 2022

Tucker Carlson: The Green New Deal means poverty

Fox News host Tucker Carlson voices his concerns over the energy shortage as countries around the world continue to send money to Ukraine on "Tucker Carlson Tonight."

August 29, 2022

Minnesota storms knock out power, shut down state fair

Storms in Minnesota caused power outages and knocked down trees near Minneapolis on Saturday night. The Minnesota State Fair was forced to shut down. Wind gusts reached over 60 mph.

August 29, 2022

Europe reconsiders nuclear power shutdown as Moscow cuts off gas pipelines: report

Europe is giving nuclear energy another chance as Moscow continues to throttle natural gas an oil supplies. The plants are also proving critical to meet climate goals.

August 29, 2022

Harrison Ford frequent flier on private jets despite climate change activism

Famous actor Harrison Ford's private jet has made several trips since late June, stretching more than 5,000 miles and emitting 35 metric tons of carbon.