Environment

A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant. The post appeared first on .

A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead. The post appeared first on .

The vast majority of commercial trucks in the U.S. run on diesel, but that may be changing as fuel prices rise and Tesla ramps up production. The post appeared first on .

Both the U.S. and Iran are now talking about imposing fees on ships using the vital passageway. That could fray a treaty that ended centuries of lawlessness on the high seas. The post appeared first on .

Prosecutors say Amit Forlit ran a global hacking operation on behalf of a Washington lobbying group that aimed to thwart environmental lawsuits against oil companies. The post appeared first on .

Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures. The post appeared first on .

Some environmentalists question using plastic to address rising temperatures. The post appeared first on .

Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations. The post appeared first on .

The president said this week the recent increases would be “short-term.” But other leaders are preparing for a longer crisis. The post appeared first on .

Efforts to study, prepare for and address climate change have taken a major hit. But a few programs are hanging on thanks to bipartisan support. The post appeared first on .