Environment
Puerto Rican Governor Wants $94 Billion
November 15, 2017, 4:20 pm EST
Hurricane Maria ravaged the island of Puerto Rico almost two months ago and the Governor is now requesting $94 billion in additional aid from Congress.
Flip Flops Made from Algae Oil
November 15, 2017, 3:57 pm EST
Researchers make eco-friendly and biodegradable flip flops out of algae oil.
Climate Change May Lead to More Harvey-Like Rains
November 15, 2017, 6:30 am EST
Texas faces a sixfold risk of hurricane flooding similar to that experienced during Hurricane Harvey in the next 25 years, a new study says, thanks to global warming.
Wind Blows Old Dust Into Sky
November 14, 2017, 5:44 am EST
High winds whip up dust left over from a 1912 volcanic eruption in Alaska.
CO2 Emissions on the Rise
November 13, 2017, 3:01 pm EST
A new report shows global CO2 emissions are on the rise, after three years of remaining flat.
Does Puerto Rico Have a Fossil-Fueled Future?
November 10, 2017, 1:27 pm EST
Puerto Rico’s recovery could be a boon for renewables, but some leaders in Washington appear to have a different vision.
Visitors Banned From Climbing Ayers Rock
November 10, 2017, 7:45 pm EST
Australian officials have voted to end a dangerous practice.
Trump’s EPA Pick: CO2 Not a Pollutant
November 9, 2017, 5:32 pm EST
Trump’s picks for EPA posts are grilled during a Senate hearing on climate science.
China a Leader on Climate Change?
November 9, 2017, 5:06 pm EST
China is investing billions in clean energy at home, but also investing in pollution abroad.
Lake Erie’s Algae Problem
November 8, 2017, 3:42 pm EST
Lake Erie’s algae bloom this year was the third-largest ever recorded.
