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Experts called the verdict “beyond punitive.” The organization plans to appeal and has already filed a countersuit in Europe.
The source of more than half of all wildfires in the Western U.S. remains unknown. AI could change that.
Even in the U.S., where the policy was least popular, half of those surveyed said they'd support a climate tax that redistributes wealth.
A recent ruling puts $745 million to restore Louisiana's coastline in doubt. But the effort to get Chevron and other oil majors to pay is far from over.
Like labels on cigarettes, opponents say fossil fuel warnings could change attitudes. Others call it gasoline “shaming.”
Stay informed about your risk level as you enjoy fresh shellfish and beach trips this summer.
The shipping industry is responsible for 3 percent of global climate emissions. The Trump administration and the Iran war are complicating efforts to clean it up.
Laminated timber is more environmentally friendly than steel, and perfectly safe for constructing tall buildings.
A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.