Environmental news from mainstream news sources Reuters, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press USA Today and BBC America.
- Lots of Oil, Little Production: What to Know About Venezuelan Energy The South American country increasingly at odds with the Trump administration has the world’s largest oil reserves.
- How Batteries Got Cheaper and Made the Electric Grid More Reliable An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama Desert in Chile 15 years ago. Now, as prices have tumbled, they are increasingly being used around the world.
- Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under BidenCarmakers hailed the change as a victory for "common sense", while environmental groups criticised the plan.
- Carney's new Alberta oil pipeline deal already faces oppositionThe deal comes as Canada seeks to diversify oil exports away from the US but has led to the resignation of a minister and environmentalist from Carney's cabinet.
- Carney's new Alberta oil pipeline deal already faces oppositionThe deal comes as Canada seeks to diversify oil exports away from the US but has led to the resignation of a minister and environmentalist from Carney's cabinet.
- In One Week, Trump Moves to Reshape U.S. Environmental PolicyThe Trump administration this week moved to weaken the Clean Water Act and the Endangered Species Act, two bedrock laws, among other deregulatory moves.
- Stopping the Greatest Threat to the Amazon, One Fire at a TimeAfter four decades of research, a scientist returns to the Amazon in an effort to change the behavior that has lead to years of environmental crisis.
- Tennessee House Race Rivets Democrats and Worries RepublicansStill the favorites, Republicans have grown nervous about a House special election that could show whether the political environment continues to shift leftward.
- Hydropower Is Getting Less Reliable as the World Needs More EnergyDemand for power is growing fast, but hydro plants, the oldest source of clean energy, are struggling because of droughts, floods and other extreme weather linked to climate change.
- Carney Accelerates Economic Plan for Canada to Rely Less on U.S. Amid Trade WarPrime Minister Mark Carney fast-tracked mines and other natural resource projects to the dismay of some Indigenous groups and many environmentalists.
- Catholic Bishops Rebuke Trump’s Immigration Tactics in Rare StatementIn a rare statement, the bishops framed the immigration crisis in starkly moral terms. “We feel compelled now in this environment to raise our voices in defense of God-given human dignity,” they said.
- New York State Officials Approve Proposal for Controversial Underwater Gas PipelineThe contentious proposal, previously rebuffed by state regulators who expressed environmental concerns, was deemed acceptable on Friday.
- The Sierra Club Embraced Social Justice. Then It Tore Itself Apart.The environmental group gave up its singular focus on climate change for a broader agenda. The ensuing internal strife left it weakened as it takes on the Trump administration.
- F.D.A. Drug Unit Chief Resigns, Citing a ‘Toxic’ EnvironmentThe official, Dr. George F. Tidmarsh, became embroiled in an ethical dispute over his public criticisms of a drug and a new program to rapidly approve medications.
- Low Prices Aren’t Stopping Exxon and Chevron From Pumping More OilThe two biggest U.S. oil companies increased production in the third quarter and reported lower but still robust profits.
- Why a Cloud-Seeding Experiment to Fight Air Pollution in India FailedOfficials experimented with cloud seeding to try and reduce environmental pollutants as residents choke on filthy air.
- Oil Prices Dropped 19%, Helping Drivers, but Squeezing the IndustryOil 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.
