Trump Administration Halts Work on Major Climate Study
Did you know the U.S. has a special report that helps communities prepare for climate change? It’s called the National Climate Assessment (NCA). The U.S. government is supposed to release…
Government Layoffs Hit NOAA, Affecting Climate and Weather Science
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), the federal agency responsible for weather forecasting and climate research, is experiencing significant staff layoffs. The job cuts, ordered by the Trump administration,…
Hughes Fire Near Los Angeles Forces Mass Evacuations as Strong Winds Fuel Rapid Spread
January 23, 2025 – A fast-moving wildfire, known as the Hughes Fire, continues to burn through northern Los Angeles County, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate. The fire…
Developing Nations Reject $300 Billion Climate Finance Agreement
The COP29 Climate Change Conference, held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded with the adoption of a controversial $300 billion annual climate finance deal. Developed nations committed to this financial package to…
Britain Ends Coal Era: The Final Shutdown of Ratcliffe Power Plant
On September 30, 2024, Britain marked a historic milestone by shutting down its last coal-fired power plant, the Ratcliffe-on-Soar facility in Nottinghamshire. This event closed a chapter on 142 years…
Biden and Big Oil: The Collapse of an Uneasy Truce
Early Cooperation and Profits Early in his presidency, President Joe Biden managed to maintain a fragile truce with the oil and gas industry. Although he imposed restrictions on drilling as…
Understanding the Carbon Capture Initiative in Southeastern Montana
In the remote, wind-swept expanse of southeastern Montana, a region that appears almost unchanged from the days of early settlers, a modern dilemma is taking root beneath the surface. This…
Turning Up the Heat on Coal: The Biden Administration’s Latest Climate Regulations
On Thursday, the Biden administration announced a significant move to combat climate change by targeting coal-fired power plants. A new rule from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) demands that these…
“Acute Hunger” in Southern Africa in the Wake of El Niño
Approximately 20 million people across southern Africa are struggling with “acute hunger,” a severe lack of food that threatens their daily survival. This dire situation arises from one of the…
A Groundbreaking Court Decision in Europe Champions Climate Action
In Strasbourg, France, a significant legal decision was made that could change the way governments approach climate change. The European Court of Human Rights, the top human rights court in…