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Major Fossil Fuel Corporations Back Becerra as California Governor Race Heats Up
Energy & Climate

Major Fossil Fuel Corporations Back Becerra as California Governor Race Heats Up

As Xavier Becerra rises in California’s governor polls, large donations from fossil fuel firms and corporate groups aim to boost him and hinder climate advocate Tom Steyer.

Majority of Americans Doubt Global Leaders Will Prevent Severe Climate Change Impacts
Energy & Climate

Majority of Americans Doubt Global Leaders Will Prevent Severe Climate Change Impacts

Most Americans express skepticism that the US and other nations will act effectively to avoid the worst effects of climate change, with Democrats showing growing pessimism.

African Climate Delegates Prioritize Health Impact in Bonn Ahead of UN Talks
Energy & Climate

African Climate Delegates Prioritize Health Impact in Bonn Ahead of UN Talks

African negotiators stress the urgent need to integrate health concerns into climate action, highlighting climate change as a public health crisis across the continent.

Russia and Kazakhstan Advance Nuclear Plant Deal Amid Uncertainty Over Financing
Energy & Climate

Russia and Kazakhstan Advance Nuclear Plant Deal Amid Uncertainty Over Financing

Russia agreed to back Kazakhstan’s $16 billion nuclear plant project, yet key financing details remain undisclosed as Kazakhstan balances cooperation with economic caution.

Chicago Moves to Acquire Greyhound Station in $19.2 Million Deal to Preserve Bus Service
Energy & Climate

Chicago Moves to Acquire Greyhound Station in $19.2 Million Deal to Preserve Bus Service

Chicago plans to purchase its Greyhound bus terminal for $19.2 million, aiming to secure downtown intercity bus service amid concerns over the station’s imminent closure.

Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Became Far More Climate-Sensitive Around One Million Years Ago
Energy & Climate

Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Became Far More Climate-Sensitive Around One Million Years Ago

New research reveals that Antarctica’s ice sheet underwent a major shift one million years ago, significantly increasing its responsiveness to climate changes and impacting future sea level predictions.

California Revises Cap-and-Invest Program, Drawing Criticism from Environmental Advocates
Energy & Climate

California Revises Cap-and-Invest Program, Drawing Criticism from Environmental Advocates

California’s updated cap-and-invest rules will allocate billions in free allowances to polluters, sparking debate over its impact on emissions reductions and climate funding.

Investigating East LA Oil Spill: Drilling Crew Linked to Pipeline Rupture
Energy & Climate

Investigating East LA Oil Spill: Drilling Crew Linked to Pipeline Rupture

A directional drilling crew caused a major oil spill in East LA by puncturing a petroleum pipeline, raising questions about oversight and response.

Residents of Lake Maracaibo Face Health and Environmental Risks Amid Growing Oil Pollution
Energy & Climate

Residents of Lake Maracaibo Face Health and Environmental Risks Amid Growing Oil Pollution

Families around Venezuela’s Lake Maracaibo live with frequent oil spills, polluted water, and toxic fumes that jeopardize their health and livelihoods as oil extraction threatens to intensify.

Homeowner Cuts Gas Costs to Zero by Replacing Last Gas Stove with Induction Cooking
Energy & Climate

Homeowner Cuts Gas Costs to Zero by Replacing Last Gas Stove with Induction Cooking

After switching the final gas appliance to an induction cooktop powered by solar energy, a homeowner eliminated their gas bill within a month, highlighting the shift to cleaner, cost-effective cooking.

Bay Area Voters Face Key Climate Resilience Measures in Upcoming Election
Energy & Climate

Bay Area Voters Face Key Climate Resilience Measures in Upcoming Election

Voters in the Bay Area will decide on critical ballot measures addressing earthquake preparedness, public transit funding, and land preservation to boost regional climate resilience.

UN Scientists Retire Widely Used Worst-Case Climate Scenario After Years of Debate
Energy & Climate

UN Scientists Retire Widely Used Worst-Case Climate Scenario After Years of Debate

An influential climate research team officially discarded the RCP8.5 scenario, prompting media outlets to adjust narratives on climate risk and past alarmism.