What's in the Inflation Reduction Act? Health care, climate change goals become law
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
President Joe Biden arrived at the White House promising to “build back” America, and now he has signed into law legislation with a slimmer version of that idea.
Inflation Reduction Act: Biden signs massive climate and health care bill
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
President Joe Biden is preparing to sign Democrats’ landmark climate change and health care bill, which includes the most substantial federal investment in history to fight climate change.
Deadline looms for drought-stricken states to cut water use by 15 percent
Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
Banks along parts of the Colorado River where water once streamed are now just caked mud and rock as climate change makes the Western U.S. hotter and drier.
Many in US doubt their own impact on climate, AP-NORC poll finds
Only about half of Americans polled say their actions have an effect on climate change, compared with two-thirds in 2019. Some noted how it's a lower priority compared with other issues like inflation and food and drug costs.
Only about half of Americans polled say their actions have an effect on climate change, compared with two-thirds in 2019. Some noted how it's a lower priority compared with other issues like inflation and food and drug costs.
Climate change has doubled chance of a California 'megaflood': UCLA study
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
Researchers say a massive flood could be "California's other Big One." New data from UCLA researchers say climate change has doubled the chance such a flood may happen.
‘A good sign’: 1st sea turtle nest spotted on Mississippi beach in 4 years
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.
After destructive hurricanes, an oil spill, and other traumatic events, it appears sea turtles are coming back to the Mississippi coast.
Climate change: New Jersey isn't ready, official says
New Jersey is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas, says the state's top environmental official.
New Jersey is not ready for the worsening effects of climate change and rising seas, says the state's top environmental official.
Melting ice is likely causing Earth to spin faster; Here’s why that’s a problem for timekeepers
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
The retired Naval Observatory director of time explains why timekeepers around the world are still trying to figure out how to incorporate the increasing speed recorded over the past five years.
Rainwater unsafe to drink everywhere on Earth due to 'forever chemicals,' study says
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
PFAS, nicknamed “forever chemicals” because they last so long in the environment, have been linked to a wide range of harmful health effects.
NJ drought: Residents, businesses urged to save water amid stress on water supply
The New Jersey Department of Environmental protection has issued a statewide drought, and the agency is urging NJ residents and businesses to conserve water.
The New Jersey Department of Environmental protection has issued a statewide drought, and the agency is urging NJ residents and businesses to conserve water.
More human remains discovered on drought-stricken Lake Mead, 4th time since May
It’s the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.
It’s the fourth time since May that remains have been uncovered as Western drought forces the shoreline to retreat at the shrinking Colorado River reservoir behind the Hoover Dam.
People look for ways to beat the heat in Philadelphia
The scorching weather didn’t stop people from getting outside in Philadelphia Friday, but beating the heat was a challenge.
The scorching weather didn’t stop people from getting outside in Philadelphia Friday, but beating the heat was a challenge.
Delaware Valley endures dangerously hot conditions in 4th heatwave
This is dangerous heat and the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for most of the Delaware Valley, extending into Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley.
This is dangerous heat and the National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for most of the Delaware Valley, extending into Lancaster County and the Lehigh Valley.
20% of U.S. households with a dishwasher don’t even use it; here's why that may be bad
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
As concern for the world’s water scarcity grows, some consumer goods companies are pushing for households to “skip the rinse” entirely.
Tonga volcano spews enough water into stratosphere to fill 58,000 Olympic-size swimming pools
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Researchers noted that the volcanic eruption could weaken the ozone layer.
Kamala Harris announces $1 billion to US states for flooding, extreme heat
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
The White House is making more than $1 billion available to states to address flooding and extreme heat exacerbated by climate change.
Shops in Spain must set A/C no lower than 81 degrees to save energy
Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.
Shops will also be obliged to keep doors closed and heating systems must be checked more often to increase efficiency under the new measures.
Sprite retiring its signature green plastic bottles after more than 60 years
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Coca-Cola will begin transitioning to the new Sprite bottles on Aug. 1 in North America. Here’s what the more environmentally-friendly packaging looks like.
Manchin says deal reached with Schumer on tax and climate bill
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
In a startling turnabout, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Joe Manchin have reached an expansive agreement that had eluded them for months on health care, energy and climate issues, taxes on higher earners and corporations and trimming the federal debt.
Gov. Murphy's electric vehicle incentive program hits year 3 as NJ unveils plan to help drivers buy chargers
The Murphy Administration, which aims to have the state reach 100% clean energy by 2050, has announced the start of the third year of its incentive program for electric vehicles and unveiled a plan to help people pay for electric vehicle chargers in New Jersey.
The Murphy Administration, which aims to have the state reach 100% clean energy by 2050, has announced the start of the third year of its incentive program for electric vehicles and unveiled a plan to help people pay for electric vehicle chargers in New Jersey.