Biden names John Kerry as climate envoy
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
President-elect Joe Biden has picked climate-change older statesman John Kerry for a newly created role of climate envoy for national security.
Trump slams Paris climate agreement, claiming it cripples the US economy
President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
President Donald Trump is railing against the Paris climate accord and telling world leaders at a virtual summit that the agreement was designed to cripple the U.S. economy, not save the planet.
Pennsylvania House votes to enact fees on electric cars
Motorists who register an electric vehicle in Pennsylvania would have to pay an annual fee, under lame-duck session legislation approved by the state’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday.
Motorists who register an electric vehicle in Pennsylvania would have to pay an annual fee, under lame-duck session legislation approved by the state’s Republican-controlled House of Representatives on Thursday.
Purina sells insect-based dog, cat food to be more eco-friendly
The new line, called “Purina Beyond Nature’s Protein,” was launched “to make better use of the planet’s resources,” the announcement said.
The new line, called “Purina Beyond Nature’s Protein,” was launched “to make better use of the planet’s resources,” the announcement said.
New Jersey bans single-use bags, foam containers
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
Gov. Phil Murphy on Wednesday signed a bill into law that prohibits single-use plastic and paper bags and disposable food containers and cups made out of polystyrene foam as of May 2022.
US formally exits Paris Agreement that aims to curb climate change
The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
The United States formally left the Paris Agreement, a global pact forged five years ago to avert the threat of catastrophic climate change.
Hurricane Eta makes landfall in Nicaragua as violent Category 4 storm
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began has moving ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
The heart of powerful Hurricane Eta began has moving ashore in Nicaragua with devastating winds and rains that have already destroyed rooftops and caused rivers to overflow.
US presidential election could shape how world handles climate change, experts say
The United States is out of the Paris climate agreement on the day after the presidential election.
The United States is out of the Paris climate agreement on the day after the presidential election.
Study: 1 to 2 million tons of US plastic ends up in oceans, rivers or illegally dumped
A new study finds that well more than a million tons of plastic waste in the U.S. isn't going where it should, instead ending up in oceans and rivers and along roads.
A new study finds that well more than a million tons of plastic waste in the U.S. isn't going where it should, instead ending up in oceans and rivers and along roads.
Silverado Fire: 98% contained; 2 firefighters remain in critical condition
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
With calming winds, firefighters continued to make progress on the Silverado Fire that forced tens of thousands of evacuations.
Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 318 square miles.
Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 318 square miles.
California’s greenhouse gas emissions rose slightly in 2018
The state Air Resources Board said California emitted the equivalent of 425 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2018 — about a million more than in the previous year.
The state Air Resources Board said California emitted the equivalent of 425 million metric tons of carbon dioxide in 2018 — about a million more than in the previous year.
People call 911 about giant sunfish in Massachusetts, officials ask them to stop
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
An ocean sunfish swimming off the coast of Massachusetts has gotten a lot of unnecessary attention recently -- for simply “doing normal sunfish activities.”
Strong winds fan Cameron Peak wildfire, largest in Colorado's history
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
The largest wildfire in Colorado history grew overnight as high winds pushed the blaze through rural communities and the forecast predicts more “extreme fire behavior” on Saturday.
Montgomery County boil water advisory extended
Norristown, and parts of 10 other towns are boiling their water as a broken water main Monday placed clean water in jeopardy.
Norristown, and parts of 10 other towns are boiling their water as a broken water main Monday placed clean water in jeopardy.
Montgomery County residents frustrated as boil water advisory extended
Hank Flynn reports from Norristown
Hank Flynn reports from Norristown
Trump administration study finds climate change, oil drilling could threaten polar bears
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
The study highlights the endangered animals’ continual exposure to climate change, along with the impact of proposed oil drilling on the animals.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg endorses Joe Biden
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tweet on Saturday.
Teen climate activist Greta Thunberg endorsed Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden in a tweet on Saturday.
Drone footage shows beautiful fall foliage in Potter County
Drone footage shot over Potter County in the northern part of the state shows a robust assortment of reds, yellows and browns as the region changes seasons.
Drone footage shot over Potter County in the northern part of the state shows a robust assortment of reds, yellows and browns as the region changes seasons.
Tasmanian devils return to Australia for 1st time in 3,000 years, with help from Chris Hemsworth
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.
Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky partnered with conservationists to help release the animals into their new homes.