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At least 20 wildfires sweeping Southeast suspected of arsonMore than 5,000 firefighters and support staff from around the nation are trying to suppress the fires brought on by drought conditions across the Southeastern states.
First LookCould renewable energy business win out in Trump's climate policy?On the campaign trail, Donald Trump famously called climate change a 'hoax.' But the increasing economic viability of alternative energies, plus the ability to keep jobs at home, may prompt him to reconsider.
First LookCan Trump live up to his promises to coal country?The president-elect has promised to 'bring the coal industry back 100 percent.' Market forces suggest differently.
'Denier' in White House? You can still take climate-change action.Wasting less food and installing efficient lightbulbs may seem like small steps, but the avoided emissions add up. And such actions can set social norms that help guide businesses and governments.
Forest fires blaze across Southeast: What is feeding the flames?Extreme drought across the Southeast spurred the flames, researchers say. Could this be the new normal for the South?
First LookAre plants slowing the rise of CO2 in Earth’s atmosphere?The mitigating effects of trees and other plants cannot keep pace with the anthropogenic climate change and the total amount of CO2 in the atmosphere is still rising, but more slowly than previously thought.
Coal and oil revival? Six ways Trump could shift energy policyPossible changes include slashing EPA regulations and opening more federal lands to fossil fuel extraction.
'Trump effect' will test global momentum on climate changeNegotiators from around the world, gathered in Morocco, are trying to build on last year's landmark Paris agreement to cut carbon emissions.
First LookWhat will the Trump presidency mean for the UN climate deal?Donald Trump, who said he will pull out of the Paris climate deal, has several viable paths to do so, although the biggest impact on the global movement might be symbolic.
Washington's carbon tax: a model for change or for future disputes?A ballot initiative in Washington state would create the first carbon tax in the nation. A coalition from the left is pushing voters to reject it.
Feeling the burn: 2011-2015 was hottest five-year span on record, UN saysA new UN report on rising global temperatures comes as members of the Paris Agreement are meeting at a climate summit in Marrakesh, Morocco.
First LookWhat's New Delhi doing about its smog?Blame the old diesel vehicles, New Delhi authorities say. They began revoking the licenses of owners of older diesel vehicles Tuesday, in response to a haze of pollution that has covered India's capital city for more than a week.
- The spiritual impetus behind pipeline protest
In this edition: a protest taps into native American religion and traditions; you can now measure your carbon 'ice-print;' why solar industry is against a vote 'for the sun' in Florida.
Baby koala found in woman's duffel bagBaby koala: Queensland police found a six-month old baby koala tucked in a woman's canvas bag.
At global climate talks, patience blends with urgencyEmission cuts that countries have pledged in Paris aren't expected to hit the goal of holding Earth's temperature rise to 2 degrees Celsius. This leaves a lot of work for a Morocco conference starting this week.
- Environmentalism grows more diverse
In this edition: Signs of convergence between the environmental movement and communities of color; a federal-lands rule that pits renewable-energy companies against green groups; and a sobering tally of global wildlife.
On Florida ballot, a utility-backed measure might harm solar powerCritics say the initiative deceptively asks Floridians to vote 'for the sun.' At issue is whether utility customers with rooftop panels are subsidized by non-solar customers, or vice versa.
Calculating your role in melting Arctic sea ice: How the CO2 emissions add up.Climate scientists have calculated just how fast humans' carbon emissions are melting Arctic sea ice in a new study. Just 75 miles in a fossil-fuel powered car equals one square foot of ice melted Arctic ice.
First LookAs Paris Agreement goes into effect, what’s next to slow climate change?When the Paris climate agreement goes into effect on Friday, the United Nations will convene to discuss how it will achieve specific emissions goals.
Obama: Feds to consider re-routing Dakota pipeline to protect Native landsThe Army Corps is exploring a range of options to address concerns raised by tribal officials and others, the White House said. Separately, officials are discussing with tribal governments how to prevent future disputes over public works projects.
