-
Absent From Stimulus Packages: Overhauling Energy, Climate Programs
Climate change and reducing greenhouse gas emissions are not part of the $3 trillion in U.S. relief packages passed so far — despite a long history of funding energy programs after economic crises. -
Heather Goldstone On Juggling Hurricane Season With COVID-19
The Woods Hole Research Center’s Chief Communications Officer said disaster preparations are being made, but that more could’ve been done if officials had heeded warnings from scientists. -
Climate Change Remains Persistent Amid Pandemic, Says Bill McKibben
Daily environmental problems, like smog and water pollution, have lessened during the pandemic, but does little to stop climate change as a whole, McKibben said. -
Our Pandemic Habits Cut Carbon Emissions, But It's Not Clear They'll Last
Energy demand plummeted because of the pandemic shutdown. A big question is whether new habits like telecommuting and flying less will endure, and mean lower oil consumption in the future. -
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is due to weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns. -
Climate Change Undercuts Air Pollution Improvements
More Americans are breathing unhealthy air, even though overall air pollution has decreased in recent decades. In the tug-of-war between air regulations and climate change, global warming is winning. -
Charlie Sennott: From Shuttered Economies, Blue Skies
Pollution in New Delhi, India is at the lowest levels it's been in years. -
Don't Lose Sight Of Climate Crisis, Says Heather Goldstone
Can the effort applied towards solving the coronavirus crisis be recreated for the climate crisis? -
'Strong Pressure' For Companies Like Amazon To Combat Climate Change, Says Heather Goldstone
Regardless of whether Jeff Bezos' Earth Fund is genuine, or an attempt to quell protestors, it's good that more investments are being made to fight climate change, Goldstone says. -
All Bushfires Extinguished In Australia's Hardest-Hit New South Wales, Officials Say
It's the first time since July that the state has been fire-free. "That's more than 240 days of fire activity" across the country's most populous state, New South Wales Rural Fire Service said.
