At least 15 people who registered for Saudi Arabia’s delegation to the COP28 climate conference in Dubai appear to be undeclared employees of the Saudi state oil company, according to research by an environmental nonprofit
December 13, 2023
Somalia has secured a $4.5 billion debt relief deal from its international creditors,
December 13, 2023
A federal judge says she will decide by Friday whether to temporarily halt the impending reintroduction of gray wolves to Colorado under a voter-approved initiative
December 14, 2023
Though progressive politics at the turn of the 20th century called for the protection of America’s national parks, it did so for the enjoyment of white people.
December 14, 2023
Migrating birds need stopover locations en route where they can rest and feed. A new study shows that artificial light draws them away from sites they would normally use and into risky zones.
December 14, 2023
The climate negotiations that just finished in Dubai hit upon the essence of compromise, finding common language that everyone accepted, at times grudgingly
December 14, 2023
The U.S. government said Thursday it plans to spend $1 billion over the next decade to help recover depleted populations of salmon in the Pacific Northwest
December 15, 2023
Germany's parliament has approved plans to raise the country’s levy on carbon dioxide emissions from fuel by more than previously planned next month
December 15, 2023
Water shortages are one of the greatest problems created by a warming world. A decentralized water system is a compelling counterargument to the notion that bigger is better.
December 15, 2023
Guatemala violated Indigenous rights by permitting a huge nickel mine on tribal land almost two decades ago, according to a ruling from the Inter-American Court of Human Rights
December 15, 2023
The Treasury Department is spelling out the rules for tax credits designed to stimulate production of sustainable aviation fuel
December 15, 2023
It might seem counterintuitive to suggest timber harvesting when the goal is to restore forests, but that gives landholders the economic incentive to protect and manage forests over time.
December 15, 2023
A group of scientists in New York set traps for local wildlife, such as possums and raccoons, for months, ranging from Staten Island to Queens. Their goal was not to tag and release the animals but rather to thoroughly examine and swab them for pathogens that could be harmful to humans before the creatures disappeared back into the shadows of the city. Their goal is to shield city people from animal diseases that might be hidden among the furry residents who live off the main road in the large city. The Columbia University researchers aim specifically to trace coronaviruses and
December 15, 2023
Two wildlife conservation groups have filed a lawsuit against BNSF Railway over delays in finalizing a plan to reduce the number of federally protected grizzly bears that are killed by trains in northwestern Montana and northern Idaho
December 15, 2023
Residential solar is gaining traction in the U.S., with about 4.5 million homes now with solar rooftops
December 16, 2023
A late-year storm has unleashed heavy rain and gusty winds as it barrels up the East Coast
December 17, 2023
German farmers are gathering in Berlin to protest against planned cuts to tax breaks for diesel used in agriculture, part of a deal reached by the government to plug a hole in the country’s budget
December 18, 2023
Flood risk and climate change are pushing millions of people to move from their homes, according to a new study by the risk analysis firm First Street Foundation
December 18, 2023
The longtime president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, Larry Kramer, will step down from his role at the end of 2023
December 18, 2023
Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has pledged to lead efforts to simultaneously achieve decarbonization, economic growth and energy security in Asia
December 18, 2023
The Environmental Protection Agency says it is conducting more on-site inspections of polluting industrial sites than at any time since the COVID-19 pandemic began
December 18, 2023
Wildlife officials have released five gray wolves into a remote forest in Colorado, kicking off a voter-approved reintroduction program
December 19, 2023
California regulators have approved new rules to let water agencies recycle wastewater and put it right back into the pipes that carry drinking water to homes, schools and businesses
December 19, 2023
The US saw a record number of billion-dollar disasters in 2023, even when accounting for inflation. The number of long-running heat waves like the Southwest experienced is also rising.
December 19, 2023
Feral hogs are one of the most destructive invasive species in North America, harming land, crops and wildlife.
December 19, 2023
Giant sinkholes in a South Dakota neighborhood make families fear for their safety
For a week, New York will be center of money-focused fight to slow climate change
Hungarian intelligence agency interviewed CEO linked to exploding Hezbollah pagers
Hundreds of parachutists drop over Dutch heath to commemorate World War II operation
An Israeli strike on a school kills at least 22 people, Gaza Health Ministry says
US election uncertainty clouds UN climate finance progress
Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen for pole position at F1's Singapore Grand Prix
Jackson marks 50th appearance for Chelsea with 2 goals in 3-0 win at West Ham
Oktoberfest is open. The world’s largest folk festival begins after ceremonial keg-tapping