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Trump threat vaults energy policy to center stage in Canada election

An unusual consensus around energy policy has emerged in the campaign ahead of Canada's April 28 election, with the two main candidates both promising to fast

Trump threat vaults energy policy to center stage in Canada election
Business|Environment|Science

The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates

A new study estimates that the world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, which is a shade less than the sum of all goods and services produced in the United States last year

The world's biggest companies have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers

A company that spreads crushed rock on farmers’ fields to draw climate-warming carbon dioxide from the atmosphere has won the $50 million grand prize in a global competition funded by Elon Musk’s foundation

$50 million prize funded by Musk foundation goes to carbon-removal company that helps Indian farmers
Environment|Political|Science|World

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record

Harmful bleaching of the world’s coral has now grown to include 84% of the ocean’s reefs in the most intense event of its kind in recorded history

84% of the world's coral reefs hit by worst bleaching event on record
Environment|Science|World

Global coral bleaching crisis spreads after hottest year, scientists say

More than four-fifths of the world's coral reef areas have been affected by devastating mass bleaching spurred by record-high ocean temperatures, turning

Global coral bleaching crisis spreads after hottest year, scientists say
Environment|Political

White House says not taking aim at green group tax status

The White House has no immediate plans to strip climate-focused non-profit organizations of their tax exempt status, a White House official said on Tuesday, as those groups

White House says not taking aim at green group tax status
Environment|Political|Science|US

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth

Trump administration minimized federal climate scientists’ findings of record CO2 growth
Business|Environment|Europe

Oil group Equinor must explain climate discrepancy, minority owners say

The board of Norway's Equinor must explain how the company's plan to raise oil and gas production aligns with its stated commitment to the Paris agreement on curbing climate change, a

Oil group Equinor must explain climate discrepancy, minority owners say
Environment|Political|World

Pope Francis converted to the environmental cause and denounced those he blamed for climate change

In his landmark 2015 encyclical “Praised Be,” Pope Francis cast care for the planet as an urgent and existential moral concern

Pope Francis converted to the environmental cause and denounced those he blamed for climate change
Americas|Environment|Health|Political|World

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88

Pope Francis has died at age 88

The Latest: Pope Francis dies at age 88
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting

It’s the world’s northernmost airport. And its runway is melting
Education|Environment|Science|US

Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding

An analysis of surveys about people’s level of climate concern suggests it isn’t just education alone that shapes views – it’s experiencing rising temperatures that makes the difference.

Exposure to perceptible temperature rise increases concern about climate change, higher education adds to understanding
Environment|Political|US

Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status

U.S. non-profit organizations that focus on climate change are getting ready to fight a possible move by the Trump administration to

Climate non-profits anticipate fight with Trump over tax status
Americas|Environment|Health|Political|World

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms

Francis: The ‘outsider’ pope who faced fierce resistance to his reforms
Celebrity|Crime|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Pope Francis' papacy in his own words

Below are some memorable quotes from Pope Francis, whose death at the age of 88 was announced by the Vatican on Monday.

Pope Francis' papacy in his own words
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|US

EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say

The European Union is looking at ways to make it easier for U.S. gas exports to comply with its methane emissions rules, as the bloc attempts

EU explores tweaking methane rules for US gas to help trade talks, sources say
Environment|Health|Science

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing

Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans each year

Spring allergies are back. Here's how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing
Environment|Political|Science|US

Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future

In the battle to slow climate change, local and state governments, as well as citizens, have taken to the courts. Their results have varied, but the cases keep coming.

Lawsuits seeking to address climate change have promise but face uncertain future
Environment|Science|US

This notorious West Coast phenomenon fueled historic floods in the East. Another one is on the way

This notorious West Coast phenomenon fueled historic floods in the East. Another one is on the way

This notorious West Coast phenomenon fueled historic floods in the East. Another one is on the way
Education|Environment|Science

Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge

Effective conservation of old-growth ecosystems will work best if it considers their varied ecology.

Wide variety of old-growth ecosystems across the US makes their conservation a complex challenge
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Food

Global wine output and demand fall to lowest in decades

By Sybille de La Hamaide PARIS - Global wine production and consumption fell in 2024 to their lowest in decades, as extreme weather and high prices weighed on the sector, the International

Global wine output and demand fall to lowest in decades
Business|Environment|Political|Technology|US

Microsoft signs large carbon removal deal backing AtmosClear's Louisiana project

Microsoft said on Tuesday it signed a contract for a project in Louisiana that would remove 6.75 million metric tons of carbon dioxide over 15 years, which

Microsoft signs large carbon removal deal backing AtmosClear's Louisiana project
Asia|Economy|Environment|Health|World

Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels

Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels

Extended heatwave in India, Pakistan to test survivability limits, with temperatures reaching Death Valley levels
Environment|Europe|Science|World

Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024, scientists say

Europe faced its most widespread flooding last year since 2013, with 30% of the continent's river network hit by significant floods, scientists said on Tuesday, as

Europe had most widespread floods for more than a decade in 2024, scientists say
Environment|Science|US

The reason for an outburst of deadly storms early in the year could be lurking in the ocean

The reason for an outburst of deadly storms early in the year could be lurking in the ocean

The reason for an outburst of deadly storms early in the year could be lurking in the ocean
Environment|Political|US

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan

The administration of President Donald Trump aims to eliminate the arm of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration that oversees research on climate change

White House aims to eliminate NOAA climate research in budget plan
Africa|Arts|Entertainment|Environment|World

'The Herds' begins its journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle

In the Kinshasa Botanical Garden, a troupe of cardboard animals — monkeys, a gorilla, leopards, a giraffe — stand at attention in a clearing

'The Herds' begins its journey from central Africa to the Arctic Circle
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping

Many of the world’s largest shipping nations have agreed to impose a minimum fee on every ton of greenhouse gases emitted by ships above certain thresholds in what's effectively the first global tax on greenhouse gas emissions

Major nations agree on first-ever global fee on greenhouse gases with plan that targets shipping
Environment|Science|Technology|Travel

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers found areas thought lost at Alcatraz

Armed with robots, lasers, and specialized drones, Pete Kelsey and his team 3D-mapped all of Alcatraz Island, gaining access to areas previously off limits. Over the course of 13 months, the team unveiled details around the famous 1962 prison escape and created new models that could help strengthen the island against threats from climate change.

A drone, a robot dog and determined researchers  found areas thought lost at Alcatraz
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall

President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs could cause planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions to drop temporarily, but that won’t help the climate long-term

Could Trump's tariffs slow emissions? Sure, experts say, but at great cost overall
Environment|Health|Science|US

Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit

Grist reports on a new study showing that exposure to high temperatures adds up to 14 months to older adults' cellular age.

Extreme heat can age you as fast as a smoking habit
Americas|Environment|World

Colombia's capital ends drought-related water rationing. Its case is a warning to other cities

Colombia’s capital has always seemed immune to water scarcity, nestled among cloud-kissed Andean peaks and known for steady rainfall

Colombia's capital ends drought-related water rationing. Its case is a warning to other cities
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Environment

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians

Comedians have long used jokes to raise awareness of serious problems, and many are now turning the gaze to climate change

Global warming isn't funny -- except in the hands of these comedians
Environment|Science|US

Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often

Rising global temperatures increase the risk of extreme downpours, as a climate scientist explains.

Two key ingredients cause extreme storms with destructive flooding – why these downpours are happening more often
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

Pope Francis meets privately with King Charles and Queen Camilla during his Vatican convalescence

Pope Francis met privately with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the Vatican during the royal couple’s four-day state visit to Italy and on the occasion of their 20th wedding anniversary

Pope Francis meets privately with King Charles and Queen Camilla during his Vatican convalescence
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on a pipeline company's lawsuits against Midwest farmers

The company behind a massive proposed carbon pipeline in the Midwestern U.S. filed hundreds of lawsuits against landowners in recent years

Takeaways from AP and Lee's report on a pipeline company's lawsuits against Midwest farmers
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump issues order to block state climate change policies

U.S. President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Tuesday that aims to block the enforcement of state laws passed to reduce the use of fossil fuels and combat climate change.

Trump issues order to block state climate change policies
Americas|Economy|Environment|World

As Bolivia floods, cows swim where they once grazed

In Bolivia's rural region of Beni near the border with Brazil, vast grasslands where cows once grazed have been submerged, forcing

As Bolivia floods, cows swim where they once grazed
Environment|Europe|Science|Sports|Travel

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites

The role of dogs in Italian alpine rescues is becoming more important as the number of people caught by avalanches increases — up by 50% over the last 25 years

Zen the border collie teaches other dogs how to rescue people in Italy's avalanche-prone Dolomites
Business|Environment|Political|World

Here's what to know about nations considering the 1st global tax on emissions for shipping

Nations are trying to reach an agreement to charge commercial vessels a fee for their emissions in what would effectively be the world’s first global carbon tax

Here's what to know about nations considering the 1st global tax on emissions for shipping
Crime|Environment|Political|US

Kentucky says 2 dead after floods, over dozen killed recently in other US parts

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said on Sunday that two people died and over 500 roads were closed in the state due to deadly storms and floods, which have also

Kentucky says 2 dead after floods, over dozen killed recently in other US parts
Environment|US

INTENSE, DEADLY STORMS HIT CENTRAL U.S. (6aET)

Extreme rainfall brings potentially deadly flooding to parts of central US already slammed by storms. Michael Yoshida reports.

INTENSE, DEADLY STORMS HIT CENTRAL U.S. (6aET)
Arts|Asia|Entertainment|Environment|Lifestyle

Singer Rara Sekar draws inspiration from nature, encourages people to return to simple living

Rara Sekar, an Indonesian singer, draws inspiration from nature as she encourages people to return to simple living as a way to combat climate change

Singer Rara Sekar draws inspiration from nature, encourages people to return to simple living
Environment|US

Extreme rainfall brings life-threatening flooding to parts of central US already slammed by storms

Extreme rainfall brings life-threatening flooding to parts of central US already slammed by storms

Extreme rainfall brings life-threatening flooding to parts of central US already slammed by storms
Environment|Political|US

Trump administration ends key grant program that helps communities prepare for disasters

The Trump administration is ending a key program used by communities to pay for projects designed to help them prepare for natural disasters like flooding and fires

Trump administration ends key grant program that helps communities prepare for disasters
Environment|Science|US

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed

An average of 1,200 tornadoes hit yearly, and the United States will probably get more killer supercells spawning tornadoes and hail as the world warms

Tornadoes will become more frequent in coming weeks. Here's what to know if your home is destroyed
Political|Science|Technology|US

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse

4 ways forecasts are about to get worse
Environment|Science|US

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how

Extreme weather is dangerous weather, and that’s particularly true for the heavy rainfall events that experts say are becoming more frequent with climate change

When heavy rainfall threatens flooding, you can protect yourself. Here's how
Environment|Science|US

Early look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things

Early look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things

Early look at hurricane season predicts over a dozen named storms. But El Niño could change things