Climate advocates were apprehended outside of GOP vice presidential nominee Sen. JD Vance this week, after protesting to draw attention to Vance’s worrying stance on climate change and environmental policies. Climate Concerns Climate change advocates have voiced concerns, and even outrage over Sen. JD Vance’s recent appointment as Donald Trump’s presidential nominee, due to a long track record of supporting …
During a speaking event, Sen. Ted Cruz lashed out at a group of climate protestors who stormed the stage in the middle of his address. Cruz vs Climate Protestors Republican Senator Ted Cruz was faced down by a group of raucous climate protestors at a conservative speaking event in Washington D.C. on Thursday. And the Texas representative pulled no punches. …
One of the worst wildfires in California history is tearing through the state. Now, state firefighters are relying on cooling temperatures to keep the flames contained. Containing the Park Fire Firefighters in California are breathing a sigh of relief as cooler temperatures and increased humidity have helped them to get a handle on the ever-growing Park Fire in the north …
In a bizarre scene that some witnesses compared to an “apocalypse” moment, Rhode Island beachgoers saw their local swimming spot swamped by a strange swarm of insects. A Strange Sight in Rhode Islands An enormous swarm of dragonflies was reported buzzing through a Rhode Island beach on Saturday, causing some stunned and fearful beachgoers to flee from the area. Cloud …
The world has sweated through historic temperatures this week – now, the United Nations is urging world leaders to take action against an ongoing climate epidemic. UN Call to Action The United Nations is urging governments to take more action in preparing their populations against extreme heat as scorching temperatures continue to ravage countries around the world. Hottest Days in …
Biden is cozying up to an unexpected ally in the fight against climate change. Here are the details. Super Pollutant Showdown The Biden Administration is stepping up its efforts to slash nitrous oxide emissions – a super pollutant – by brokering a climate deal with an unlikely partner: China. White House Climate Summit Reveals Bold Plans This big news came …
The start of this week broke records globally – but not the records we want to be broken. Extreme weather has been battering locations across the northern hemisphere and beyond. Hottest Temperatures in History If you thought last summer was too hot, this year has probably left you disappointed. According to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, Monday observed …
Arizona lawmakers are pushing to pass historic legislation that would provide 3 Native American tribes with water rights and funding for water development projects. But will it be approved by Congress? Settling an Old Dispute Arizona’s congressional delegation introduced new legislation on Monday that could finally settle a decades-long dispute over tribal water rights for three Native American tribes. Water …
A billion-dollar grant program will be awarded to climate projects across the US, which aim to reduce carbon emissions across various communities and industries. EPA Grant Program The US Environmental Protection Agency has announced the winners of a competitive grant program that will allot $4.3 billion in grants for projects aiming to curb greenhouse gas emissions nationwide. 30 States, 25 …
Electricity shortages have been an ongoing problem for Puerto Rico, and now the US government is making moves to mitigate the issue through improved renewable energy infrastructure. $325 Million in Solar Funding The US Department of Energy is set to send $325 million in federal funding to Puerto Rico to boost solar infrastructure amid widespread power outages, according to an …
