The New York Times
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2024-10-17
NOAA Announces Winter Weather Forecast
Winter is coming. But will it bring snow? NOAA announced its annual winter outlook on Thursday.
A weak La Niña could bring dry conditions to parts of Southwest this winter, NOAA says
A weak La Niña is expected this winter, federal experts say. Drier-than-average conditions are likely in the Southwest, but California's outlook is uncertain.
What to expect for winter weather in the U.S. this year
The season is expected to be dominated by a weak La Niña climate pattern. Here’s what to expect.
The Washington Post
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2024-10-17
San Francisco takes on the EPA in a case about poop and a $10 billion fine
The justices appeared divided over a lawsuit brought by San Francisco over EPA rules for regulating how much sewage the city can send to the Pacific Ocean.
Conservative Justices Appear to Side With San Francisco in Water Quality Dispute
The justices heard arguments on Wednesday in a long-simmering dispute between San Francisco and the E.P.A. over regulation of water pollution.
Liberal San Francisco asks conservative Supreme Court for relief from EPA rules
Lawyers for San Francisco told the court it was 'unfair and unworkable' to hold the city potentially liable for huge fines because of polluted water along Pacific beaches near the city.
The Guardian
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2024-10-16
US supreme court declines to pause new federal power plant emissions rule
Emergency requests by 27 states to pause rule requiring fossil fuel-powered plants to reduce emissions were denied
Supreme Court clears way for Biden’s plan to cut power plant emissions
The Biden administration has said its plan would protect communities from pollution and help the nation meet long-term goals to combat the climate crisis.
EPA can force coal-fired power plants to drastically cut carbon pollution, Supreme Court says
Supreme Court rejects a series of emergency appeals from Republican-led states and the coal and electric power industries.
The Guardian
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2024-10-17
Will Great British Energy herald UK’s green revolution?
National energy company, which launched this week, is Labour’s strategy to end dependence on fossil fuels
Tech companies are signing nuclear deals because AI is sucking up too much energy
Amazon, Microsoft, and Google parent Alphabet have all signed recent deals to supply companies with nuclear power
Amazon, Google and Microsoft Are Investing in Nuclear Power
Large technology companies are investing billions of dollars in nuclear energy as an emissions-free source of electricity for artificial intelligence and other businesses.
The Washington Post
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2024-10-17
Where forest fires have caused an alarming increase in carbon emissions
Fires in non-tropical forests have steadily emitted more carbon each year since 2001, releasing an additional half a billion tons of carbon dioxide annually, a new study has found.
More Forests Are on Fire, a Big Risk in Climate Change Fight
Carbon emissions from forest fires increased more than 60 percent globally over the past two decades, according to a new study.
There’s dangerous fire weather in California late this week. What to know.
Red flag warnings for high fire danger are in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday through 5 p.m. on Saturday, largely in northern and central California.
CBS
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2024-10-17
Global biodiversity report shows "catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations
A shocking new report on global biodiversity is detailing what it calls "a catastrophic decline" in wildlife populations ahead of a major international conference on biodiversity.
Global wildlife population declines by nearly three-quarters in half a century
Latin America and the Caribbean have seen the fastest declines in wildlife, with average wildlife populations drop 95 per cent in 50 years
Here’s What a Shocking New Number on Wildlife Declines Really Means
The results from an important ongoing assessment look grim. But the survey is often misunderstood.
Axios
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2024-10-15
Hurricanes Helene, Milton both bore evidence of climate change
The disasters are a painful reminder that climate change is affecting Earth's most powerful storms.
Hurricane Milton damage: ‘Storm of the century’ versus other hurricanes
Deaths, power outages, and billions in destruction; the damage of Hurricane Milton is still unfolding, but is it one of the worst this century? Alicja Hagopian and Julia Musto report
The four most interesting weather phenomena during Hurricane Milton
Milton’s record-breaking tornado outbreak, tremendous rainfall in St. Petersburg, reverse storm surge in Tampa and stinging winds wowed forecasters.
The New York Times
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2024-10-08
Does My Home Have Lead Pipes? And What Can I Do About Them?
New rules will require utilities to replace lead pipes nationwide. That will take time, but you can protect yourself by taking these steps.
Lead Drinking-Water Pipes Must be Replaced Nationwide, E.P.A. Says
The “historic” rule aims to eliminate a major source of lead poisoning and comes a decade after a drinking-water crisis in Flint, Mich.
In landmark move, EPA requires removal of all U.S. lead pipes in a decade
The Environmental Protection Agency rule finalized Tuesday could eliminate a toxic threat to U.S. children and is projected to cost tens of billions of dollars.