‘Hit the Panic Button’: Why The UK’s Electric Car Mandate Is Crashing

This week’s announcement of plans to close a Vauxhall van factory in Luton underlines the UK’s ongoing struggle with the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). Experts say that EV uptake isn’t keeping up with the government’s plan for UK manufacturers to sell only zero-emission vehicles by 2030. Stellantis, which owns Vauxhall and several other car brands, blamed its decision to...

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)...

12 books to gift for the holidays in 2024 » Yale Climate Connections

This year, the holidays (Chanukah, Christmas, Kwanza, and New Year) fall between a sobering election, a disappointing climate conference, and an ominous inauguration. To get a recipient’s attention amid these worrying times, a gift book must offer information, perspective, hope, or distraction. A bit of dazzle might help, too. The title leading off the list below, “Atlas of a Threatened...

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Exxon Exec Explains Why Oil Giants May Not Rush To ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ Under Trump

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