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Harmful gas billowing from Texas and New Mexico comes mostly from smaller leaks, researchers say

Dec. 19, 2024 09:30 AM EST

The blob on the satellite image is a rainbow of colors. An analyst digitally sharpens it and there, highlighted in red, is the source: a concrete oil pad spewing methane. In the 75,000-square-mile (194-square-kilometer) Permian Basin straddling Texas and New Mexico, the most...

Global warming can't be ignored, Montana's top court says, upholding landmark climate case

Dec. 18, 2024 17:26 PM EST

HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Montana’s Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld a landmark climate ruling that said the state was violating residents’ constitutional right to a clean environment by permitting oil, gas and coal projects without regard for global warming. The justices, in a...

Saudi Arabia's plans to host the men's World Cup 2034 will be harmful for the climate, experts say

Dec. 13, 2024 18:40 PM EST

As the newly-named host of the 2034 World Cup in men's soccer, Saudi Arabia says it will construct or renovate 15 stadiums, create a futuristic city and expand airports in a massive buildout to accommodate millions of athletes, coaches and spectators. That will emit tons of...

North Dakota regulators OK underground storage for proposed Midwest carbon dioxide pipeline

Dec. 12, 2024 18:16 PM EST

BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — North Dakota regulators approved permits Thursday for underground storage of carbon dioxide delivered through a massive pipeline proposed for the Midwest, marking another victory for a project that has drawn fierce opposition from landowners. The governor-led...

Today in History: December 11, King Edward VIII abdicates British throne

Dec. 11, 2024 00:14 AM EST

Today is Wednesday, Dec. 11, the 346th day of 2024. There are 20 days left in the year. Today in history: On Dec. 11, 1936, Britain’s King Edward VIII abdicated the throne so he could marry American divorcee Wallis Warfield Simpson; his brother, Prince Albert, became...

Closely-watched international climate case in the Hague wraps up its first week of testimony

Dec. 06, 2024 13:53 PM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A closely-watched international climate case that could yield guidance for governments around the world wrapped its first week of arguments before the top court of the United Nations in The Hague Friday. The case, though not binding, is expected to spell out what...

The Bahamas will refinance part of its debt to protect its famous turquoise waters

Nov. 22, 2024 12:46 PM EST

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — The Bahamas announced Friday that it will refinance $300 million of its external debt to free up more than $120 million for marine conservation projects and climate change mitigation. It is the fifth such debt-for-nature swap in the world, with the...

Judge puts stop to governor's effort to remove Virginia from greenhouse gas initiative

Nov. 20, 2024 19:17 PM EST

Virginia can't withdraw from a multistate initiative designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions unless the Legislature agrees to it, a judge has ruled, dealing a blow to Gov. Glenn Youngkin's efforts to exit the compact. The ruling, issued Monday by retired Judge C. Randall Lowe in...

Frustration grows at fossil fuel influence and structure of UN climate talks. Some call for reform

Nov. 15, 2024 10:20 AM EST

BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Good or bad, the United Nations climate negotiations process itself became the focus of the international talks that aim to curb warming from coal, oil and natural gas. Environmental advocates released reports Friday decrying fossil fuel industry influence...

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell

Nov. 12, 2024 06:43 AM EST

THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday overturned a landmark ruling that ordered energy company Shell to cut its carbon emissions by net 45% by 2030 compared to 2019 levels, while saying that "protection against dangerous climate change is a human right.” ...