America and Britain Are Worlds Apart on Energy Policies, Except Nuclear
While renewable energy is broadly popular in both countries, the policies of the Trump and Starmer governments could not be more different.
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Whale and her calf entangled in shark net off Queensland coast
‘Heartbreaking’ drone footage has captured the moment a mother and calf became trapped. Four humpbacks have been snared in recent days Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
‘It’s not just our houses’: can a Scottish village save Queen Elizabeth’s coastal path from the waves?
The people of Johnshaven have watched the sea edge closer and closer. Preserving the path is key to protecting their community Photographs by Murdo MacLeod When Charis Duthie moved to Johnshaven with her husband in 1984, she could cycle along…
Only a third of world’s river basins experienced normal conditions in 2024
Increasingly erratic water cycle is creating food scarcity, rising prices, conflict and migration, says UN agency Only a third of the world’s river basins experienced normal conditions last year as the climate crisis drove extremes of drought and flood, sometimes…
Australia announces higher emissions cuts by 2035
The country is one of the world’s biggest carbon emitters per capita.
Australian government announces 2035 emissions reduction target – video
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the Labor government will set a 62-70% emissions reduction target by 2035, taking the advice of the Climate Change Authority. In his announcement, Albanese said ‘It is the right target to protect our environment,…
Albanese unveils Australia’s unveils new climate target to slash emissions
Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035, the PM has announced Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news…
Sen. Whitehouse Launches Investigation into Industry Groups’ Influence on Endangerment Finding Repeal
The climate hawk is seeking documents from 24 companies and organizations tied to the EPA’s proposed rollback of the key 2009 finding that is the foundation of its regulation of greenhouse gases. By Aidan Hughes Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse…
New Map Shows $29 Billion in Climate and Environment Grants Canceled or Frozen by Trump
Regarded as the culmination of decades of organizing for environmental justice, the Biden Administration’s sweeping community grant programs were quickly terminated by President Trump. By Dylan Baddour The Trump Administration has canceled or frozen more than $29 billion in community…
How NOAA Got Its Feet Wet: The Origin of NOAA’s Wet Labs
How NOAA Got Its Feet Wet: The Origin of NOAA’s Wet Labs NOAA Heritage Deep Dive:An in-depth look back at NOAA’s research laboratories. This story was originally published on NOAA’s 200th Anniversary website in 2007. NOAA’s Office of Oceanic and…