Environmental news from mainstream news sources Reuters, CNN, New York Times, Washington Post, Associated Press USA Today and BBC America.
- Israel Deports Greta Thunberg and Other Activists on Gaza Aid BoatThe environmental campaigner was sent home after she and others on the intercepted vessel said they were trying to deliver food and medical supplies.
- As Energy Costs Surge, Eastern Governors Blame a Grid ManagerAnger at PJM, which manages the electrical grid in all or parts of 13 states and the District of Columbia, has been boiling over in some state capitals.
- Documentary Series Goes Inside Trump’s BubbleAdvance episodes of “Art of the Surge” offer a rare behind-the-scenes look at the adulatory environment in which Mr. Trump has moved since regaining power.
- Trump Approves Expansion of Scandal-Hit Coal MineEnvironmental groups had opposed expanding a Montana mine previously caught up in allegations of cocaine trafficking and the faked kidnapping of an executive.
- Supreme Court Curbs Scope of Environmental ReviewsThe question for the justices was whether an agency had complied with a federal law by issuing a 3,600-page report on the impact of a proposed railway in Utah.
- Republican Vote Against E.V. Mandate Felt Like an Attack on California, Democrats SayFor decades, California has been able to adopt its own emissions regulations, effectively setting the bar for carmakers nationally. And for just as long, Republicans have resented the state’s outsize influence.
- Trump’s Tariffs and Tax Bill May Derail U.S. Battery IndustryDomestic factories that make batteries to store power to meet America’s rising energy demand depend on Chinese components and federal subsidies.
- Senate Republicans Kill California’s Ban on Gas-Powered CarsIn 50 years, California’s authority to set environmental rules that are tougher than national standards had never been challenged by Congress. Until now.
- Target sales slump as Trump tariffs take effectThe US chain reports a sharp fall in sales which it blames on a "highly challenging environment".
- From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and MindsThe Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert.
- How These Windows Are Saving Birds’ LivesCatrin Einhorn, a reporter covering biodiversity, climate and the environment for The New York Times, explains how McCormick Place, a convention center in Chicago, went from being a killer of migratory birds to a success story. This story is part of The New York Times’s “50 States, 50 Fixes” package that highlights one environmental solution that’s working in each state.
- Data Centers’ Hunger for Energy Could Raise All Electric BillsIndividuals and small businesses may end up bearing some of the cost of grid upgrades needed for large electricity users, a new report found.
- Lee Zeldin Places a Mezuza at His E.P.A. OfficeEnvironmentalists said a ritual at the office of Lee Zeldin, the agency head, highlighted a disconnect between religious principles and looser health and climate protections.
- Smokey Robinson Accused of Sexual Assault by Former HousekeepersThe four women said the Motown legend abused them multiple times while they worked cleaning his home. His wife, they said, created a hostile work environment.
- The Great Salt Lake Is Drying. Can Utah Save It?The loss of the Great Salt Lake would be an environmental disaster with health and economic effects far beyond Utah’s borders. The state is taking action, but critics say it’s not doing enough.
- Oil Prices Slide Further on Plans to Increase SupplyU.S. oil prices fell to around $56 a barrel after the OPEC Plus cartel said it would bring more oil to market.
- Exxon and Chevron Report Lower Profits While Girding for TariffsPresident Trump’s trade policies have helped to push down oil prices while raising the costs of materials for oil and gas companies.
- Child Health Experts With Diversity Roles Will Be Fired or ReassignedThe moves are aimed at eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts and environmental justice programs at the E.P.A., Trump administration officials say.
- Indiana Evangelicals Are Focusing on Creation Care With Environmental WorkA cluster of evangelical groups in the state is pushing for environmental action. Leaders say they’re following the biblical mandate to care for creation.
- Republican Lawmakers Face Fresh Backlash to Trump at HomeDespite some attempts to create controlled environments aimed at thwarting disruptions by protesters, congressional Republicans who are holding town halls are catching continued heat from their constituents.
- RFK Jr. Calls Autism ‘Preventable,’ Drawing Ire From ResearchersThe health secretary said he would prioritize studies into environmental causes while harshly discounting other factors scientists say are likely contributing to rising rates of the condition.
- Arson Attack on Shapiro Raises New Fears About Threats to U.S. PoliticiansWhile political violence has not surged overall, a series of high-profile attempts on American leaders have shaken a public already worried about the country’s toxic political environment.
- Rewiring Britain for an Era of Clean EnergyNational Grid, which owns the high-voltage electricity grid in England and Wales, is rebuilding it in a government-backed drive to attract investment and tackle climate change.
- Trump’s New Way to Kill Regulations: Because I Say SoThe president is trying new shortcuts to eliminate energy and environmental rules, but legal experts say the efforts could face high hurdles.
- Trump to Sign Order Aimed at Reviving a Struggling Coal IndustryThe moves include loosening environmental rules, but it is unclear how much they can help reverse the sharp decline in coal power over the last two decades.
- Why a Plane-Size Machine Could Foil a Race to Build Gas Power PlantsWait times for the hulking turbines needed to turn natural gas into electricity have doubled in the past year as companies scramble to build data centers for A.I.
- How Ukraine’s Environment Became a Casualty of Russia’s WarRussia’s war in Ukraine has decimated the environment, causing floods, wildfires and pollution. An extensive legal effort now underway in Ukraine is seeking justice for the long-lasting ecological harm. To capture the ecological damage of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Brendan Hoffman, a New York Times photographer, visited much of the front line over four months of reporting.
- The Irving Family Provides Many Jobs to a Canadian Province, But Also Draws ConcernsThe Irving family businesses dominate Saint John, New Brunswick. They are a major employer, but residents say those jobs have come with a steep cost.
- A Quarter-Billion Dollars for Defamation: Inside Greenpeace’s Huge LossA pipeline company’s lawsuit against the environmental group could chill free speech, experts said. First Amendment issues are likely to figure prominently in an appeal.
- How Lee Zeldin Went From Environmental Moderate to Dismantling the E.P.A.He once talked about the need to fight climate change. Now, he embraces Elon Musk, lavishes praise on the president and strives to stand out in a MAGA world.
- Mining Company Seeks Trump Support to Shortcut Access to Seabed MetalsMining companies and the Trump administration want the metals to boost manufacturing. Environmentalists and some countries worry industrial mining would harm oceans.
- Trump’s Environmental Agenda Is Actually ToxicTrump says one thing about toxins and does another.
- Road Salt From Suburban Roads Is Damaging N.Y.C. Drinking WaterA new environmental report finds that rising salt levels in New York City’s water supply could make some of it undrinkable by the turn of the century.
- Paper Bags, Plastic Bags or Totes: What’s Best for Groceries?All bags are not created equal when it comes to the environment. And paper might not be as green as you think.
- Trump and Newsom Are Attacking the California Coastal CommissionThe California Coastal Commission has been under siege like never before, alarming environmentalists and raising questions about the future of the 53-year-old state agency.
- Science Data May Soon Vanish From Government Websites.Vast quantities of climate and environmental information have been removed from official websites in the past months. Scientists are trying keep it available.
- Greenpeace Is Ordered to Pay Energy Transfer, a Pipeline Company, $660 MillionThe environmental group had said the lawsuit, over its role in a protest movement, could mean an end to its operations in the United States.
- What Oil Executives Want From President TrumpTariffs, tax credits and deregulation are among the industry’s top priorities.
- Edison’s Power Lines Were Under Strain 14 Hours Before Eaton FireNew data suggests there were faults on Southern California Edison’s transmission lines early on Jan. 7 before the fire started that evening.
