The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales to help combat climate change
December 19, 2023
In an unusual series of legal actions, Brazilian prosecutors have sued multinational meatpacker JBS and three smaller slaughterhouses for allegedly buying cattle directly from illegal ranches in a protected area
December 19, 2023
For decades, Christmas tree growers and breeders have been preparing for a future of hotter weather and warming soil
December 19, 2023
Regulators have unanimously approved an additional 6% rate increase to pay for remaining costs at Georgia Power Co.’s Plant Vogtle
December 19, 2023
When ships sink, they add artificial structures to the seafloor that can quickly become diverse, ecologically important underwater communities.
December 19, 2023
Authorities in a western Brazil state are taking aim at deforestation of the Amazon with a slew of lawsuits against slaughterhouses and farmers accused of illegally raising cattle in a protected area
December 19, 2023
Iceland is known as ‘the land of fire and ice’ for a reason.
December 19, 2023
One of Pennsylvania’s leading natural gas companies is poised to drill and frack in the rural community where it was banned for a dozen years for polluting the water supply
December 20, 2023
Organizers of the Paris Olympics say work will continue on a new tower for judges and TV cameras at the surfing venue in Tahiti
December 20, 2023
The UN climate conference brought some progress. A former UN official who has been involved in international climate policy for years explains what has to happen now for that progress to pay off.
December 20, 2023
The Bosnian capital of Sarajevo has been intermittently engulfed in a toxic haze since the start of December, with air quality so bad it was placed first on a list of the world’s most polluted cities for a second straight day
December 20, 2023
The Supreme Court will hear arguments in February on whether the Environmental Protection Agency can continue enforcing its anti-air-pollution “good neighbor” rule in 10 states
December 20, 2023
A state appeals court in Oregon has decided that the rules for a program designed to limit and drastically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from fossil fuel companies are invalid
December 21, 2023
A romance that united sports and music fans, a celestial wonder that drew millions of eyes skyward and a spiritual homecoming for some Native American tribes were just some of the moments that inspired us and brought joy in 2023
December 21, 2023
To look is to be charmed
December 21, 2023
Officials say a wildfire burning out of control on the outskirts of the Australian west coast city of Perth has destroyed at least two homes and injured two men
December 21, 2023
A Pacific storm has pounded parts of Southern California with heavy rain and street flooding, adding to hassles as holiday travel gets underway
December 21, 2023
For most Americans dreaming of a white Christmas, this year’s prospects aren’t good
December 22, 2023
Some California farming communities have been plagued for years by problems with their drinking water due to nitrates and other contaminants in the groundwater that feeds their wells
December 22, 2023
A Pacific storm that pounded coastal areas northwest of Los Angeles has pushed through San Diego to the deserts on its way into Arizona
December 22, 2023
American electric automaker Tesla’s plans to produce energy-storage batteries in China are moving forward with a signing ceremony for the land acquisition for a new factory in Shanghai
December 22, 2023
A storm has brought heavy rain and strong winds across northern Europe, bringing down trees and prompting warnings of flooding on the North Sea coast
December 22, 2023
Chinese automaker BYD plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion
December 22, 2023
The Biden administration released its highly anticipated proposal for doling out billions of dollars in tax credits to hydrogen producers Friday, in a massive effort to build out an industry that some hope can be a cleaner alternative to fossil fuel power
December 22, 2023
Residents of the small fishing town in Iceland where a volcano erupted this week have been told they can return home
December 22, 2023
At least 22 killed in Israeli strike on Gaza school compound
Diddy faces public scrutiny over alleged sex crimes as questions arise about future of his music
‘This is costing our city’: Bomb threats and evacuations take financial toll on Springfield following Trump’s false claims
Zelensky says long-range weapons approval key part of his ‘victory plan’ as US visit nears
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy will visit a Pennsylvania ammunition factory to thank workers
Tiny rainforest lizards leap into water and don’t come up when expected. Scientists now know why
Newsom signs bill to regulate social media use among children
Giant sinkholes in a South Dakota neighborhood make families fear for their safety
Lizard on track halts Formula 1 practice in Singapore
Lando Norris beats Max Verstappen for pole position at F1's Singapore Grand Prix