U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Environmental Protection Agency Urge Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to Consider Aerial Spraying as Part of Integrated Mosquito Control to Reduce Zika-Associated Birth Defects

Publilshed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Acting on data from multiple scientific studies in Puerto Rico that show that Zika is spreading rapidly and is a major risk to pregnant women and their fetuses, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommend the people and the […]

A Model for ‘Clean Coal’ Runs Off the Tracks

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A Mississippi project, a centerpiece of President Obama’s climate plan, has been plagued by problems that managers tried to conceal, and by cost overruns and questions of who will pay. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/05/science/kemper-coal-mississippi.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

29 African Nations Urge EU to Halt Elephant Slaughter

Published by the Environmental News Service BRUSSELS, Belgium, July 4, 2016 (ENS) – In 25 years there may not be a single elephant remaining in Africa if current rates of killing continue. As the EU member States meet today to discuss their position on whether to ban the ivory trade, a delegation of the African […]

A Remote Pacific Nation, Threatened by Rising Seas

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Climate change is threatening the livelihoods of the people of tiny Kiribati, and even the island nation’s existence. The government is making plans for the island’s demise. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/03/world/asia/climate-change-kiribati.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Antarctic Ozone Layer Begins to Heal

Published by the Environmental News Service CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 2, 2016 (ENS) – New research has identified clear signs that the gaping hole in the Antarctic ozone layer is beginning to close and could close permanently by mid-century. Read the full article at: http://ens-newswire.com/2016/07/02/antarctic-ozone-layer-begins-to-heal/

Canadian Court Kills Enbridge Northern Gateway Pipeline

Published by the Environmental News Service OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, July 1, 2016 (ENS) – Canada’s Federal Court of Appeal Thursday overturned the permits for Enbridge’s controversial Northern Gateway Pipelines project after the court found that the government of Canada failed to consult the First Nations affected as required by the Constitution. Read the full article […]

North American Leaders Pledge Green Mobility Future

Published by the Environmental News Service OTTAWA, Ontario, Canada, June 30, 2016 (ENS) – The leaders of the United States, Canada, and Mexico met at the North American Leaders Summit Wednesday where they set an historic goal – to generate 50 percent clean power across North America by 2025. Clean transportation is a key part […]

‘Defeat Device’ Settlement Costs VW Billions

Published by the Environmental News Service WASHINGTON, DC, June 30, 2016 (ENS) – In two related settlements, one with the United States and the State of California, and one with the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, Volkswagen has agreed to spend up to $14.7 billion to settle allegations of cheating emissions tests and deceiving car buyers. […]

Green Climate Fund Injects over $20 Million into UNEP-Backed Efforts to Adapt to Climate Change in The Gambia

Published by the United Nations [UN] Environment Programme The unprecedented project will generate cash returns of at least $77.5 million Read the full article at: http://www.unep.org/NewsCentre/default.aspx?DocumentID=27079&ArticleID=36227&l=en

Ozone Hole Shows Signs of Shrinking, Scientists Say

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment Three decades after a treaty to phase out the use of chemicals known as CFCs, there are indications that the hole in the ozone layer is healing. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/07/01/science/ozone-hole-shrinking-montreal-protocol.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Obama, Justin Trudeau and Enrique Peña Nieto Focus on Climate, Both Political and Global

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment The three North American leaders met in Ottawa, focusing on climate change and the ripples from Britain’s vote, and disavowed nativist political currents. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/world/americas/obama-justin-trudeau-canada-mexico.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Mining Companies Buy Political Influence in Australia, Report Says

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment A report cited six instances where political donations were made and companies received favorable legislation for mining projects. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/world/australia/queensland-mining-political-donations.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

A bright spot amid Brexit? Growing momentum for global climate action.

Published by the Environmental Defense Fund The broad-based approach of the Paris Agreement has made the politics of climate change much more resilient than before.       Read the full article at: http://feeds.feedblitz.com/~/162051632/0/edf/blogs/feed~A-bright-spot-amid-Brexit-Growing-momentum-for-global-climate-action

Growing Greens in the Spare Room as ‘Vertical Farm’ Start-Ups Flourish

Published by The New York Times Science & Environment LED lighting and short growing periods have helped the rise of indoor farming, but scaling up is tougher. Read the full article at: http://www.nytimes.com/2016/06/30/business/smallbusiness/growing-greens-in-the-spare-room-as-vertical-farm-start-ups-flourish.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

North American Climate Policy Forum

Published by Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University The North American Climate Policy Forum brought together some of the world’s pre-eminent thinkers with senior Canadian, American, and Mexican climate policy officials speaking on climate policy design, low carbon technology, and innovation policy. Storified by · Tue, Jun 28 2016 15:49:53 North American Climate […]

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