An Oil Company Seeks to Move Rhode Island’s Climate Change Lawsuit to Federal Court
Shell Oil motioned to take the case to federal court on Monday—a move that could threaten the suit, if approved.
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The Environmental Hazards of Intensive Shrimp Farming on the Mekong Delta
Vietnam either has to change the way it approaches shrimp farming or face the loss of hundreds of hectares of land.
Transforming Stormwater From a Nuisance to a Necessity
A conversation with Morgan Shimabuku about municipal stormwater leaders, overcoming barriers, and how better use of stormwater can increase climate change resilience.
The Trump Administration Is Expected to Weaken Fuel Emission Standards Next Week
This move will bring up questions about the waiver that currently allows California to set its own, stricter emissions standards.
Ironically, Beetles Respond Poorly to Rock ‘n’ Roll
New research finds the insects devour fewer aphids when forced to listen to AC/DC or other hard rock music. Country music didn't have the same negative effect.
Fixing Sexism at the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
A sexist remark at a recent meeting prompted some soul-searching among the world's top climate scientists. How can they prevent women's expertise from being excluded?
A Judge Dismisses New York City’s Lawsuit Against Oil Companies Over Climate Change
A United States district judge dismissed a New York City lawsuit Thursday that would have held oil companies responsible for climate change.
How Data Centers Could Hamper Denmark’s Climate Goals
A Danish government memorandum suggests that the country's carbon emissions are due to rise sharply, by as much as 10 percent between now and 2030.
The Trump Administration Plans to Strip Key Protections From the Endangered Species Act
Proposed changes to the landmark legislation would limit protections for the thousands of endangered plants and animals covered under the law.
House Republicans Denounce a Proposed Carbon Tax
While nearly 40 countries have passed legislation putting a price on carbon emissions, the U.S. has never enacted such a tax.