Wildfires in California are a 'different animal,' lawmaker says
Rep. Bruce Westerman, R-Ark., discusses a Forest Service briefing on the wildfires, the 'Fix Our Forests Act' returning to the House floor for a vote and President-elect Trump preparing energy dominance executive orders.
Suspension of environmental regulations is a ‘move in the right direction,’ California resident says
La Canada Flintridge resident Kristian Fors reacts to California Gov. Gavin Newsom's executive order suspending environmental regulations and explains why he is not confident in the government's management of the forests.
California wildfires will fuel 'ripple effect of devastation': Insurance expert
CRMBC CEO and insurance industry expert Kaya Stanley explains how there's no state surplus to cover the 'catastrophic' economic losses associated with the Los Angeles wildfires.
McDonald's restaurant engulfed in flames in California wildfire
A McDonald's restaurant is seen burning while firefighters work to combat the blaze in Pasadena, California, as the Eaton Fire rages. (Reuters)
11-state lawsuit accuses top investment firms of manipulating energy market against coal power
Energy-producing states leading a lawsuit against three of the nation's largest investment firms alleging an "output reduction scheme" concerning their stakes in major coal companies.
Supreme Court allows Biden EPA emission rule to proceed
The Supreme Court allowed the Biden administration's EPA to continue to enforces its regulation to attempt to curb carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants.
BlackRock admits ESG advocacy could prove bad for business
BlackRock wrote in a filing to the SEC that CEO Larry Fink's environmental, social, and governance policies (ESG) advocacy is a risk factor that could hurt it financially.
Bank of America appears to renege on pledge to not finance new coal projects
Bank of America appears to be walking back a pledge the company made in 2021 to not finance new coal mines, coal-powered plants or Arctic drilling.
Paper straws contain toxic ‘forever chemicals’ potentially harmful to health: study
Paper and bamboo straws can contain "forever chemicals" more often than plastic and steel straws, a new study from Europe published this week has found.
Texas sues Shell, claiming fire at Houston area facility damaged environment
The Texas attorney general's office filed a lawsuit against Shell, seeking over $1 million and alleging a fire at a facility near Houston damaged the environment.
Wine country waste workers for Pelosi, Newsom Napa vineyards seek $300M over alleged toxic contamination
Waste removal workers in California wine country are whistleblowing over health concerns after a wildfire tore through a landfill uphill from Napa vineyards in 2020.
Eric Adams defends love of 'vegan pizza' amid NYC wood and coal-fired oven crackdown, cites Canada wild fires
New York City Mayor Eric Adams told conservative activist Scott LoBaido to "bring me a vegan pizza" and chat about a proposal targeting businesses using coal and wood-fire ovens.
North Carolina bill banning ESG in hiring, investment sent to governor’s desk
The North Carolina Senate sent a bill banning the consideration of environmental, social and governance scores in state hiring and investment decisions to the governor's desk.
BlackRock CEO slammed for 'force behaviors' comment after 2017 interview re-emerges about DEI initiatives
Twitter users are blasting BlackRock CEO Larry Fink for his 2017 comments admitting his firm would "force behaviors" on diversity.
Cleveland expands network of “smart buoys" to monitor Lake Erie water quality
Across the Great Lakes, researchers are expanding their use of digital monitors to serve as an early warning system for weather and water quality.
East Palestine residents blast train derailment 'lies' after testing positive for cancer-linked toxin
Residents in and around East Palestine, Ohio, are suffering from various ailments following a Norfolk Southern train derailment in February. Independent engineers are conducting further water tests.
Norfolk Southern CEO apologizes for East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment in Senate testimony
Norfolk Southern CEO Alan Shaw testified that he's "deeply sorry" about the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment before the Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works Thursday.
Ohio governor calls on Biden to visit East Palestine
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine (R) on how Ohio is working to help the citizens of East Palestine
Chemical disposal from Ohio train derailment causes concern: 'Not too happy about it'
Community concerns spark changes from the Environmental Protection Agency after the toxic spill from the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, in February.
Texas, other red states leading US in wind, solar energy, report finds
A new report from Climate Central's WeatherPower Year in Review revealed that red states surprisingly led the nation in generating wind and solar power.