From 2008 to 2023, nine of the nation’s largest oil, agrichemical, and plastics trade groups and corporations posted thousands of tweets on the social media platform X, and their messaging on environmental issues was strikingly “obstructive” for climate policy and action, a study published today in the journal PLOS ClimateContinue Reading
For humans, the most important star in the universe is our Sun. The second-most important star is nestled inside the Andromeda galaxy. Don’t go looking for it — the flickering star is 2.2 million light-years away, and is 1/100,000th the brightness of the faintest star visible to the human eye.Continue Reading
The agency offers different types of financial assistance after disasters. The fastest is a one-time payment of $770.Continue Reading
Wright, the founder of a fracking firm, testified that he would back all forms of low-carbon energy as well as gas, oil and coal.Continue Reading
Influencers and politicians are spreading false narratives about water and the L.A. wildfires. These include the idea that farm moguls took firefighting water and an empty reservoir is part of a plot. (Image credit: Apu Gomes/Getty Images)Continue Reading
Los Angeles is the latest of a long list of victims of worsening wildfires. But history suggests we will forget the risks and rebuild the devastated areas.Continue Reading
Amid California’s deadly fires, here are 10 High Country News stories to help you bring context to wildland blazes. The post How to understand the West’s ‘forever wildfire season’ appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
Los Angeles has wildfire policies that are far tougher than many of those in Western states. The destruction from the recent fires shows there are still major gaps to address. (Image credit: Agustin Paullier)Continue Reading
Key takeaways from our investigation revealing how expensive properties use a system meant to help farmers and ranchers. The post How luxury real estate benefits from Montana’s agricultural tax code appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading
California abandons clean truck and locomotive regulations after Biden’s EPA doesn’t grant waivers needed to depart from federal rules.Continue Reading
Julie Packard discusses highlights of her four decades with the Monterey Bay Aquarium, which she has led since it opened. She’s now stepping back from the role.Continue Reading
When it comes to gas exports and competition with China, the two administrations share a similar vision, the top U.S. energy diplomat says.Continue Reading
Flaws in the state’s emergency response system were laid bare by Hurricane Beryl last July. Residents of places like Houston’s Fifth Ward had to fend for themselves as they were tormented by wind, water, power outages and chemical releases. By Jana Cholakovska, Public Health Watch This story was co-published inContinue Reading