Bushfires in Victoria highlight government inaction on infrastructure and climate change
In the same week that the bushfire in the Grampians began, the Albanese Labor government announced four coal mine expansions.
‘We have been heard’: Montana youth score a major climate victory in court
In a 6-1 ruling, the Montana Supreme Court affirmed their constitutional right to a “clean and healthful environment.” ...
US Chamber, oil industry sue Vermont over law requiring companies to pay for climate change damage
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and a top oil and gas industry trade group are suing Vermont over its new law requiring that ...
Biden's Bold Move on US Steel Has Big Climate Impacts
President Joe Biden's decision to block Nippon Steel's takeover of U.S. Steel cheered environmental advocates who said Nippon's deal was bad for the climate.
Grant proposals for diesel emissions reduction projects in New Hampshire due Jan. 24
The Department of Environmental Services is accepting applications to reimburse schools, businesses, local and state ...
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New York Becomes Second State to Enact Climate Change Superfund Act
Governor Hochul signed the Climate Change Superfund Act (Act) into law, making New York the second state (after Vermont) to ...
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NY’s Climate Change Superfund Act takes effect
The Climate Change Superfund Act puts a fine on the largest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions between 2000 and 2018, ...
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New York Signs Law to Fine Big Oil Polluters $75B Via Climate Change Superfund
New York Governor Kathy Hochul has signed the Superfund Act to make fossil fuel polluters pay $75B over the next 25 years.
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Increased wildfire activity may be a feature of past periods of abrupt climate change, study finds
CORVALLIS — A new study investigating ancient methane trapped in Antarctic ice suggests that global increases in wildfire ...
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Global treaty is failing to curb ultra-potent greenhouse gas emissions
Emissions of a powerful greenhouse gas released as a byproduct in the manufacture of refrigerants are much higher than reported by governments, suggesting a global agreement to stamp out such ...
Buildout of new coal plants doesn't prove CO2 has no impact on climate | Fact check
There is conclusive evidence that CO2 generated by human behavior is causing climate change, according to researchers. Whether or not new coal plants are under construction is a question of national ...