Politics Apr 17 Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in U.S. more likely to believe in climate change, AP-NORC poll says By Terry Tang, Linley Sanders, Associated Press
Nation Apr 17 Maui Fire Department report on deadly wildfire details how it was no match for unprecedented blazes When wildfires broke out across the Hawaiian island of Maui last August, some firefighters carried victims piggyback over downed power lines to safety and sheltered survivors inside their fire engines. By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone, Claudia Lauer, Associated Press
World Apr 17 UAE deluged after historic storm dumps record rain across the desert nation The state-run WAM news agency called the rain "a historic weather event" that surpassed "anything documented since the start of data collection in 1949."… By Jon Gambrell, Associated Press
World Apr 15 Paris aims to rekindle love for the Olympics as the 100-day countdown begins April 17 marks the 100 days countdown to the Paris Olympics ambitious opening ceremony. The first Games in a century in France's capital will be judged not only for the sporting spectacle. By John Leicester, Associated Press
Science Apr 15 Coral reefs across the globe once again endure mass bleaching amid warming oceans, scientists say Coral reef bleaching across happens when stressed coral expel the algae that are their food source and give them their color. If the bleaching is severe and long-lasting, the coral can die. By Alexa St. John, Associated Press
Apr 11 Environmentalists protest Biden administration approval of huge oil export terminal off Texas coast By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Environmentalists have called the move a betrayal of President Joe Biden's climate agenda and say it would lead to planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to nearly 90 coal-fired power plants. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 7:20 Wind-assisted vessels could make commercial shipping climate-friendly By Malcolm Brabant, Trine Villemann Is a revolution in commercial shipping to take place? Eighty percent of all international trade is carried by sea, producing substantial carbon emissions. Following the successful operation of two giant wind-assisted vessels, a British company predicts that by 2026, half… Continue watching
Apr 10 Through gardens, these Native communities are cultivating a solution to climate change By Adam Kemp How a small home garden can preserve traditional food-growing practices. Continue reading
Apr 09 Court upholds California’s authority to set nation-leading vehicle emission rules By Sophie Austin, Associated Press/Report for America Tuesday's ruling comes after President Joe Biden's administration restored the state's ability to set vehicle emission rules that are stricter than standards from the federal government. Continue reading
Apr 08 Carbon dioxide, methane levels in the atmosphere hit record highs last year By Seth Borenstein, Associated Press Both greenhouse gases jumped 5.5% over the past decade of souped-up climate change. The third biggest human-caused greenhouse gas, nitrous oxide, also spiked to a record high. Continue reading