ENVIRONMENT

New Mexico 15 hours ago

Democratic candidate running in toss-up race called to end oil and gas 'immediately,' said 'shut it all down'

A Democratic New Mexico candidate for Congress previously said oil and gas production should end "immediately" while granting fossil fuel workers opportunities in renewable energy.

Joe Biden 17 hours ago

Biden contradicts his own top hurricane expert to push climate agenda

President Joe Biden blamed Hurricane Ian, the recent storm that pummeled Florida, on human-linked global warming during a speech about government relief efforts.

Media 22 hours ago

Hurricane Ian: CNN, MSNBC, ABC, CBS, NBC tout climate change more than 600 times in coverage

Coverage of Hurricane Ian on major media networks was often interspersed with mentions and discussions about the effects of climate change on the storm.

ENVIRONMENT 23 hours ago

Democrats want to expand DOJ’s power to fight for ‘environmental justice’

Democrats are expanding the Biden administration's equity push with the creation of new sections within DOJ to fight environmental crimes and help low income and communities of color from pollution.

Michigan 1 day ago

Flint water crisis: Michigan judge tosses charges against 7 people

Decision comes three months after the Michigan Supreme Court unanimously said a different judge acting as a one-person grand jury had no authority to issue indictments in the Flint crisis.

Florida 1 day ago

Hurricane Ian aftermath: Orlando says water use should be limited following sewer damage

Orlando, Florida, residents are being instructed to limit water usage following damage to its sanitary sewer system. Hurricane Ian slammed Florida last week.

Media 1 day ago

Climate for kids: Cartoon uses animals to address ins and outs of climate change

New York Times writer Coral Davenport delved into the TV show 'Octonauts: Above and Beyond' and how it's transforming the landscape of children's television.

LIFESTYLE 2 days ago

America's best Main Streets will compete for top honors: Is yours on this list?

The semifinalists for the 2023 Great American Main Street Award are here. The award is given to the Main Street in America that best models district revitalization.

California 2 days ago

Oil pipeline near CA finally approved for repairs after rupturing a year ago

Amplify Energy has been approved to repair its ruptured pipeline in California, which spilled 25,000 gallons of oil into the Pacific Ocean in 2021.

Alaska 5 days ago

Alaska crew begins removing landslide debris

Efforts have begun to remove trees, rocks and other debris from a landslide that damaged several houses and took out transmission lines in Alaska.