We should move faster on clean energy. Some lawmakers want to pause
Assembly Speaker Robert Rivas, one of the most powerful people in Sacramento, just rammed a bill through his chamber that would place a six-year pause…
Trump loves coal. Lithium-ion batteries, maybe not
I didn’t know much about email newsletters when Sarah Day Owen, an editor at the Desert Sun in Palm Springs, asked if I would start…
Africa must shun Trump’s push to resurrect coal | Climate Crisis
President Donald Trump’s administration has recently taken to urging African leaders to burn more planet-heating fossil fuels, and in particular coal, the dirtiest of all…
Flooding in DR Congo’s capital leaves dozens dead
At least 22 people have been killed after heavy rain caused major flooding in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Source link
Heavy floods in DR Congo’s Kinshasa leave dozens dead, destroy homes | Climate News
The capital struggles as the Ndjili River overflows, leaving drivers stranded, and infrastructure collapses.Heavy rains have triggered severe flooding from a key river in the…
It’s ‘certainly possible’ utility sparked Eaton fire. But climate change made it worse
Before sitting down with Pedro Pizarro, president and chief executive officer of Edison International, I gave some thought to how I would ask him about…
The rooftop solar debate that never ends
For the latest episode of the “Boiling Point” podcast, I invited two of the most prominent voices in California’s long-running rooftop solar debate to hash…
Electric cars just another poor climate policy
Breadcrumb Trail LinksFP CommentUntil unsubsidized EVs become competitive with traditionally powered cars they won't be a dominant form of personal transportPublished Apr 01, 2025 • …
Californians pay too much for electricity. Here are three bold solutions
Politicians love to chase easy answers. Alas, when it comes to California’s rising electric rates, there aren’t any.If limiting rate increases were simple, elected officials…
Climate change and overfishing threaten Vietnam’s ancient tradition of making fish sauce
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMNPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated PressAniruddha GhosalPublished Mar 26, 2025 • 5 minute read You can save this article by registering for…
At least 18 dead as ‘unprecedented’ wildfires rage across South Korea | Environment News
South Korea’s forest service said thousands of fighters are tackling at least five active wildfires across the country.At least 18 people have been killed and…
Sunny Spanish town has the ‘best climate in Europe’ and Brits love it
If you're looking for a sunny escape, there's one little Spanish town that boasts "the best climate in Europe" - and it's easy to see…
Speaking truth to Trump on climate change
The 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution says: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or…
Farmers in Northeastern Nigeria Are Beating Climate, Economic Hardships with Solar Irrigation
At dawn, Hayin Gada awakens with the quiet hum of labour. A sloping stretch of farmland beyond the Numan Bridge in Adamawa State, northeastern Nigeria,…
China’s missed emissions target poses challenge to global climate efforts | Climate News
Taipei, Taiwan – China’s failure to meet a key carbon emissions target has raised concerns about its ability to achieve carbon neutrality, a potentially decisive…
Wildfires are driving up California electric bills. Lawmakers need to act
Uncomfortable truth time: The biggest reason California’s electric rates are rising so fast is that utility companies are spending billions of dollars each year to…
Greenpeace must pay $660m to oil company over pipeline protests, jury says | Climate Crisis News
A jury in the United States has ordered Greenpeace to pay hundreds of millions of dollars in damages in a defamation lawsuit brought by oil…
Why you shouldn’t make deals with the (climate) devil
I saw a great meme created by Dustin Mulvaney, an environmental studies professor at San José State University. It has to do with President Trump’s…
Storms weave a trail of destruction across the US | Weather News
A powerful storm system that unleashed devastating tornadoes, dust storms, and wildfires across the central and southern United States over the weekend has left at…
Deadly storm system hits US Midwest killing dozen
At least 32 people were killed in the US as severe thunderstorms and tornadoes swept through six states in the Midwest. Source link