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Greenhouse Gas Emissions Predicted To Fall Nearly 8% — Largest Decrease Ever
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Global energy demand, particularly for coal, is falling sharply this year, the International Energy Agency says. The drop is caused by weather patterns and COVID-19 shutdowns.
Coronavirus Relief Efforts To Help Energy Industry Stall On Capitol Hill
Tuesday, April 28, 2020
The Trump administration wants some of the trillions of dollars in congressional coronavirus relief funding to help the fossil fuel industry. But Democrats hope to use it to address climate change.
Earth Day At 50: Climate Activists Go Digital Amid Pandemic Shutdown
Wednesday, April 22, 2020
Climate change activists had planned three days of protests and other events for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But with the coronavirus pandemic, they will be virtual.
10 Years After Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, Industry Says It's Better Prepared
Monday, April 20, 2020
The offshore drilling industry now has equipment on standby to respond to a similar emergency. But critics says stronger regulation is still needed to prevent another massive oil spill.
Coronavirus Disrupts Climate Change Demonstrations Planned For Earth Day
Sunday, April 19, 2020
Climate change activists had planned protests for the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. But amid the pandemic, they'll be virtual. Many want responses to economic collapse to also tackle climate change.
In Reversal, Federal Support For Coronavirus Testing Sites Continues
Thursday, April 09, 2020
The Trump administration had planned to end federal support for 41 COVID-19 testing sites around the country. But after complaints from local officials, the government will continue funding.
Coronavirus Updates: Another Unemployment Surge, Genome Information
Thursday, April 09, 2020
NPR economics, national and science correspondents relay the latest news in the response to the coronavirus epidemic in the United States.
Federal Support Ends For Coronavirus Testing Sites As Pandemic Peak Nears
Wednesday, April 08, 2020
As the coronavirus pandemic peak approaches, local officials say the federal government is ending support for COVID-19 community-based testing sites.
Builder Of Controversial Keystone XL Pipeline Says It's Moving Forward
Tuesday, March 31, 2020
The final decision to build the project comes after a decade of protests and political reversals in the U.S. Now critics say construction poses a new risk with the coronavirus pandemic.
Climate Change Push Fuels Split On Coronavirus Stimulus
Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Clean energy groups have their own wish list for the massive coronavirus stimulus bill. They say the country's ability to tackle climate change is at stake.
Social Distancing Leads To Blood Shortage
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
Coronavirus concerns and social distancing guidelines have prompted organizers to cancel thousands of blood drives around the country. Now officials warn there's a shortage for hospitals.
Trump Steps In To Help Oil Industry Facing Its Own Coronavirus Crisis
Saturday, March 14, 2020
The oil industry has faced reduced demand from coronavirus, made worse by a global price war. The Trump administration says it will help by buying up cheap oil for the nation's strategic reserve.
The U.S. Oil Industry Was Already Struggling Before Saudi-Russian Price War
Wednesday, March 11, 2020
Texas's oil industry was already having a tough time before the Saudi price war and coronavirus crisis. Some companies may find it hard to endure if prices stay low.
States Take The Wheel Promoting Electric Vehicles
Wednesday, March 04, 2020
There are nearly 1.5 million electric vehicles in the U.S. today. E.V. boosters want more government incentives to increase that. With little federal movement states like New Jersey are taking action.
Proposals To Ban Fracking Could Hurt Democrats In Key States
Tuesday, February 11, 2020
Some Democratic presidential candidates want to ban fracking to help address climate change. That attracts young people, but may alienate swing voters in key oil and gas states like Pennsylvania.
Trump Administration Proposes Major Changes To Bedrock Environmental Law
Thursday, January 09, 2020
The move would ease approval for major infrastructure projects. It could mean federal agencies won't need to consider climate impacts of things like pipelines and highways.
Trump Officials To Overhaul National Environmental Policy Act
Thursday, January 09, 2020
Under expected new rules, federal agencies won't have to consider climate impacts of major infrastructure projects. The move aims to speed the OK for things such as oil and gas pipelines and highways.
In Jersey City, Crowds Gather To Remember Police Detective
Tuesday, December 17, 2019
Police from New Jersey and beyond gathered to honor Joseph Seals, the Jersey City detective shot to death last week before two shooters attacked a kosher market.
Jersey City Residents Are Still Reeling Following Deadly Hate Crime
Monday, December 16, 2019
As Jersey City remembers the victims of last week's attack on a Kosher market, the community is talking about its diversity and how to stop hate crimes.
FBI Investigating Jersey City Shooting As Act Of Domestic Terrorism
Thursday, December 12, 2019
The FBI says it is investigating this week's fatal shooting in Jersey City as an act of domestic terrorism. A police officer and three people in a kosher grocery story were killed by attackers.