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America’s Climate Pollution is Falling, EPA Report Says

America’s Climate Pollution is Falling, EPA Report Says

  • Published: Feb 14th, 2017

Greenhouse gas emissions fell in 2015, reducing America’s overall climate pollution to below 1994 levels.

Dakota Pipeline Greenlighted As Fossil Fuels Move to Fore

Dakota Pipeline Greenlighted As Fossil Fuels Move to Fore

  • Published: Feb 8th, 2017

The Army Corps of Engineers has approved an easement that allows the final link in the Dakota Access Pipeline.

Food Security, Forests At Risk Under Trump’s USDA

Food Security, Forests At Risk Under Trump’s USDA

  • Published: Feb 7th, 2017

U.S. forest health and the ability of farmers to respond to climate change are at risk under Trump's USDA.

Warming-Driven Heat Waves Could Tax U.S. Electrical Grid

Warming-Driven Heat Waves Could Tax U.S. Electrical Grid

  • Published: Feb 6th, 2017

More frequent heat waves will drive up electricity demand, potentially costing billions in infrastructure upgrades.

Scientists Are Reminding the World That Science Matters

Scientists Are Reminding the World That Science Matters

  • Published: Jan 20th, 2017

On the day of Trump's inauguration, scientists are tweeting why science matters more than ever.

Decoding Trump’s White House Energy Plan

Decoding Trump’s White House Energy Plan

  • Published: Jan 20th, 2017

Trump’s “America First Energy Plan” is replete with specious claims about climate and energy policy.

Perry Dodges Climate Questions, Defends Energy Dept.

Perry Dodges Climate Questions, Defends Energy Dept.

  • Published: Jan 19th, 2017

Energy secretary nominee Rick Perry fiercely defended the mission of the U.S. Department of Energy on Thursday.

Pruitt Dances on Climate, Calls for Change at EPA

Pruitt Dances on Climate, Calls for Change at EPA

  • Published: Jan 18th, 2017

Senators grilled EPA administrator nominee Scott Pruitt on climate change during his confirmation hearing.