UN court hears historic case as island nations confront climate threats

Small island nations are urging the International Court of Justice to clarify obligations under international law to address climate change, citing rising seas as a threat to their survival.Molly Quell reports for The Associated Press.In short:Small island nations, including Vanuatu, argue before the ICJ that major polluters should be held accountable for climate change, which threatens their survival.The ICJ...

Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

Atlantic circulation collapse? New clues on the fate of a crucial conveyor belt » Yale Climate Connections

Among the many reasons why we ought to cut climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions as quickly and sharply as possible, the weakening of a system...

Interior To Auction 400,000 Acres In ANWR To Meet Federal Leasing Requirement

The Department of the Interior said it would hold an oil and gas auction for 400,000 acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)...

Trump’s energy pick pushes fossil fuels as climate savior in private

At a Denver fossil fuel summit in 2021, Chris Wright, Trump’s Energy Secretary nominee, declared "there is no climate crisis" while defending the industry's role in addressing environmental concerns.Chris Walker reports for The Lever.In short:At a 2021 Colorado Oil and Gas Association Energy Summit, fossil fuel executives rebranded themselves as leaders in reducing emissions, despite their significant contributions to...

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