Environmental news from mainstream news sources Reuters, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press USA Today and BBC America.
- Oil Prices Dropped 19%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the Industry Oil prices have fallen sharply this year as the global supply has remained strong and demand has been slow to grow.
- The E.P.A. Followed Up on an Unusual Request About Abortion PillsScientists at the Environmental Protection Agency found that they could develop methods to identify traces of the medication if necessary — a practice long sought by the anti-abortion movement.
- How to Protect Your Pets From PollutionWildfire smoke, lead paint and other environmental toxins are health hazards for animals, too.
- Groups Sue E.P.A. Over $7 Billion in ‘Solar for All’ GrantsThe lawsuit accused the Environmental Protection Agency of illegally revoking the money without congressional approval.
- Pope Leo Calls for Unity on Climate at a Divided MomentThe pope invoked his predecessor, Francis, for whom the environment was a core issue, but stopped short of criticizing world leaders dismissive of climate change.
- Unexpected Critics of Trump’s Attacks on Wind Energy: Oil ExecutivesBusiness leaders and trade organizations have been especially worried by attempts to stop work on wind farms that had already secured federal approval.
- ‘Your Countries Are Going to Hell’: Trump Airs His Grievances at the U.N.In a meandering address, President Trump rebuked global institutions and complained about immigration, environmentalists, windmills and more.
- At U.N., Trump Says Green Energy Is a Scam and Attacks Climate ScienceIn a remarkable United Nations address, the president lashed out at wind turbines, environmentalists and allies around the world while dismissing the dangers of climate change.
- Al Gore on Trump and the Future of Climate ActionThe former vice president speaks to David Gelles about how the climate movement can move forward after President Trump’s rollback of key environmental regulations and where he finds hope as the planet continues warming.
- Tylenol, Autism and Vaccines: What to Know After Trump’s AnnouncementFor decades, researchers have looked for links. Most believe the disorder springs from a complex interplay of genetics and environmental factors.
- Outdoor brand Arc'teryx apologises for 'dragon' fireworks in HimalayasOfficials are investigating the firm after the display drew backlash for its potential environmental impact.
- As an Activist, Robert Redford Understood the Power of CelebrityHis knowledge of the ways cameras and media create narratives helped him redirect those stories in service of larger causes like environmentalism.
- Robert Redford: A Life in PhotosThe Oscar-winning director, who preferred life away from Hollywood, was once a sex symbol and later an activist who used his celebrity to draw attention to the environment.
- California’s High Gas Prices Could Climb Further as Refineries CloseThe state has led the country in adopting electric cars and reducing gas use, but it now faces much higher gas prices as oil companies plan to shut down refineries.
- California’s Environmental Past Confronts Economic Worries of the PresentGov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers have focused on pocketbook concerns this year, seeing their party’s national losses as a reckoning.
- The Capital of Electric Cars Is Turning to Electric PlanesThere are dozens of short daily flights to Norway’s islands, and the oil-producing Scandinavian country wants electricity to power them.
- Jerry Seinfeld Compares ‘Free Palestine’ Movement to K.K.K., Report SaysThe comments at a Duke University event this week have rankled student activists, who said they fostered a hostile environment on campus.
- Carney Unveils Major Projects for Canada to Offset Damage of Trump’s TariffsPrime Minister Mark Carney unveiled big infrastructure plans. But they are likely to meet resistance from Indigenous and environmental groups.
- Exxon Wants to Make More of the Materials Needed for E.V. BatteriesThe oil giant said Tuesday that it was acquiring assets from a Chicago company as it looks to start producing graphite, a key battery ingredient, by the end of the decade.
- Grand Juries in D.C. Reject Wave of Charges Under Trump’s CrackdownThe persistent rejections suggest that the grand jurors may have had enough of prosecutors seeking harsh charges in a highly politicized environment.
- House Votes to Advance Ambler Access Road in AlaskaThe proposed 211-mile industrial road over pristine land would allow a mining company to reach a copper deposit. Critics say it would destroy a fragile environment.
- U.S. Oil Giant ConocoPhillips Will Lay Off Up to 25% of Its Work ForceConocoPhillips of Houston on Wednesday announced plans to reduce its global work force by up to 25 percent.
- Alaska Produces a Ton of Gas. Soon, Its Biggest City Might Not Have Enough.The looming energy crisis in Anchorage offers a lesson in the downsides of relying on fossil fuels.
- Green Funerals Are Becoming a Popular Choice for Environmentally Conscious AmericansMore Americans are choosing burials in which everything is biodegradable.
- Judge Orders ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Center in Florida to Shut Down for NowA judge ruled that the state and federal governments acted illegally by not conducting an environmental review before building the center in the Florida Everglades.
- Oil and Gas Prices Are Falling, a Boon for Drivers, and TrumpPlentiful supply and weak demand has helped bring down fuel prices, which President Trump has often cited as a measure of his success.
- Environmental Groups Face ‘Generational’ Setbacks Under TrumpAs President Trump dismantles the country’s efforts to fight climate change, environmental groups are back on their heels.
- Big Tech’s A.I. Data Centers Are Driving Up Electricity Bills for EveryoneElectricity rates for individuals and small businesses could rise sharply as Amazon, Google, Microsoft and other technology companies build data centers and expand into the energy business.
- America’s Clean Hydrogen Dreams Are Fading AgainThe market for the clean-burning fuel remains nascent, costs are rising, and Congress just put a lucrative tax credit out of reach for many companies.
- Environmental Leader Laments Loss of Bipartisanship on Climate IssuesGene Karpinski, who retired from leading the League of Conservation Voters after two decades, said the group that once backed G.O.P. candidates now finds it difficult to do so.
- ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ in the Florida Everglades Is Testing Environmental LawOfficials building a Florida detention center appear to be skipping environmental reviews made mandatory decades ago after a fight over an airport at the very same spot.
- ‘Is It Happening?’: Trump’s Tariffs Bring Uncertainty to BeaujolaisPresident Trump’s unpredictability and threats, and the falling dollar, make planning difficult for French winemakers in an already challenging environment.
- Judge Orders Halt to Construction at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention CenterA federal judge said work must stop for 14 days while she considered arguments that building and operating the immigration detention facility would harm the environment.
- Helicopter Crash Kills Ghana Defense and Environment MinistersThe helicopter had taken off from Accra, the capital, en route to a mining conference when it went “off the radar,” the armed forces said.
- Italy Approves Project to Link Sicily to the Mainland by BridgeThe government says the road and rail link will create jobs and lift the economy of the region, but critics are concerned about the environmental and social impact.
- Chemours, DuPont and Corteva Settle $875 Million New Jersey PFAS ClaimsNew Jersey officials called it the largest environmental settlement ever achieved by a single state.
- How Trump Is Transforming the U.S. Government’s Environmental RoleThe E.P.A. said this week it would revoke its own ability to fight climate change. It’s the latest move in an extraordinary pivot away from science-based protections.
- Radioactive Wasps Found at Nuclear Site in South Carolina Could Be a ‘Red Flag,’ Expert SaysFour radioactive wasp nests may indicate previously undetected environmental contamination at the decades-old Savannah River Site. Here’s what to know.
- Trump Urges the U.K. to Drill More Oil, Criticizing Its Energy PolicyPresident Trump said the North Sea was a “treasure chest,” but its high taxes were driving away oil producers.
- Coal Plants Emailed the E.P.A. to Avoid Clean-Air RulesSites including at least 15 coal plants sought exemptions from environmental rules using a new Trump administration system to fast-track requests, documents show.
- Pets, Like Dogs and Cats, Have an Environmental Cost. Here’s How to Lessen It.Some pets have wide-ranging effects on the planet. Here’s how to lessen them.
- Plastic Turf Fields Are Taking Over AmericaThe debate over whether to install turf over grass fields has become a referendum on sports, health, the environment and the use of scarce public resources.
