Chevrolet jumps into EV pickup race with new electric Silverado
General Motors is unveiling its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
General Motors is unveiling its 2023 Chevrolet Silverado EV on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022.
Christmas tree pickup, recycling tips for after the holidays
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
The National Christmas Tree Association is offering tips on how to get rid of your real Christmas tree without burning it or throwing it in the trash.
France will require new car ads to promote walking, cycling
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
In 2022, new car ads in France will encourage greener alternatives like walking or cycling, while several fruits and vegetables will no longer be sold in plastic.
Water worries in West force sports teams to get creative
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico must cut back on water usage in 2022 because of low water levels at Lake Mead, though the restrictions mostly affect agricultural areas; Las Vegas and Phoenix are spared for now.
Arizona, Nevada and Mexico must cut back on water usage in 2022 because of low water levels at Lake Mead, though the restrictions mostly affect agricultural areas; Las Vegas and Phoenix are spared for now.
Can you recycle Christmas wrapping paper? Tips for leftover holiday packaging
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
Here are some tips on recycling after the holidays, including what to do with Christmas wrapping paper, gift boxes and more.
Drought-stricken Las Vegas may ban grass yards for new homes
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Grassy yards would be banned at all new housing and commercial developments in the Las Vegas metro area as officials try to expand water use limitations and the region prepares for a hotter and drier future.
Biden raises standards on vehicle mileage to fight climate change
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
In a major step to fight climate change, the Biden administration is raising vehicle mileage standards to significantly reduce emissions of planet-warming greenhouse gases.
Biden, Manchin at odds over $2T social spending bill, AP source says
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
According to a person familiar with the talks, President Joe Biden and Sen. Joe Manchin are said to be sharply divided over Democrats’ huge social and environmental bill.
OC spill: 3 companies charged after thousands of gallons of oil leaked into ocean
The DOJ claims the companies' negligence caused about 25,000 gallons of crude oil to spill into the ocean.
The DOJ claims the companies' negligence caused about 25,000 gallons of crude oil to spill into the ocean.
States sign agreement to reduce use of Colorado River water
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Negotiators for California, Arizona and Nevada signed an agreement Wednesday to voluntarily reduce their use of Colorado River water by 500,000 acre-feet in 2022 and 2023 to help stave off another round of mandatory cutbacks.
Siberia set arctic heat record in 2020, UN weather agency affirms
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Average temperatures were up to 10 degrees Celsius more than usual in Arctic Siberia. It played a key role in forest fires, loss of sea ice and global temperature rises that made 2020 one of the three hottest years on record.
Biden administration unveils plan for electric vehicle charging station network
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
The Biden administration has released a federal strategy to build 500,000 charging stations for electric vehicles across the country and ultimately transform the U.S. auto industry.
Was Kentucky, Tennessee tornado outbreak related to climate change?
Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?
Dozens were killed when tornadoes ripped through at least five states late Friday, including a candle factory in Kentucky and an Amazon warehouse in Illinois. Did climate change play a role in this catastrophic weather event?
California's Lost Coast redwoods could be saved from logging
Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco agreed to purchase the historic DeVilbiss Ranch timberlands for $37 million if it can raise the money by Dec 31.
Save the Redwoods League in San Francisco agreed to purchase the historic DeVilbiss Ranch timberlands for $37 million if it can raise the money by Dec 31.
Endangered whale gives birth while caught in fishing rope, scientists say
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
Scientists off the coast of Georgia have spotted an endangered right whale that gave birth while entangled in fishing rope.
EPA head tours ‘Cancer Alley,’ other embattled communities, pledges action
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan recently completed a tour from Mississippi to Texas, highlighting low-income, mostly minority communities affected by industrial pollution.
$50B investment will address contaminants in US drinking water, EPA announces
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
According to the EPA, the funding will “create jobs while upgrading America’s aging water infrastructure.”
Fishing resumes Tuesday along stretch of Orange County coast near oil spill
Seafood was tested for chemicals from oil from Oct. 14 to Nov. 3 with authorities on Monday alerting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that the seafood was OK to resume eating.
Seafood was tested for chemicals from oil from Oct. 14 to Nov. 3 with authorities on Monday alerting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that the seafood was OK to resume eating.
Biden administration recommends overhaul of US oil and gas leasing
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
The Biden administration has recommended an overhaul of the nation’s oil and gas leasing program to focus on areas that are most suitable for energy development and raise costs for energy companies to drill on public lands and water.
Strategic Petroleum Reserve: What is it? Where is it stored?
President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.
President Joe Biden has ordered the release of 50 million barrels of oil from America’s strategic reserve. Here is everything you need to know about the move.