Bill Gates warns coming climate crisis will be deadlier than coronavirus
In his new book, “How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,” Bill Gates says that it is imperative that the world go from the current 51 billion tons of emissions to zero within the next 30 years to avoid catastrophe.
Texas' plight exposes vulnerability of power grids to climate change, experts say
Power grids, such as the one in Texas, are designed for predictable seasonal weather shifts. Experts say to better prepare for future extreme weather events, it will take both a collective agreement to invest — and money.
US officially rejoins Paris climate accord as Biden administration works on new 2030 emissions goal
World leaders welcomed the United States' official return to the Paris climate accord Friday, but politically trickier steps lie just ahead for President Joe Biden, including setting a tough national target in coming months for cutting damaging fossil fuel emissions.
Huge societal changes needed to keep nature, make Earth livable for humans, UN says
Humans are making Earth a broken and increasingly unlivable planet through climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution. So the world must make dramatic changes to society, economics and daily life, a new United Nations report says.
Americans should prepare for more catastrophic storms in the future amid climate change, experts warn
The deadly winter storms that knocked out power for millions in Texas and other states have exceeded the worst-case scenarios of many U.S. utilities.
SRP offering free shade trees to customers who attend virtual workshop
If you're looking to add some shade to your home, SRP wants to give you trees for free! SRP's Shade Tree Program provides customers two free desert-adapted trees to plant around your home. To receive the trees, you must attend a free, virtual workshop to learn how to best plant and care for your trees. More information at www.srpnet.com/shadetrees.
Arizona GOP lawmakers fast-tracking bill blocking energy standards
Republican lawmakers in Arizona are not proposing to enact any renewable energy standards of their own to replace those now being considered by the Arizona Corporation Commission.
GM sets goal of offering electric-only vehicles by 2035, going carbon neutral by 2040
General Motors announced Thursday it wants to eliminate non-electric light-duty vehicles by 2035 in a goal to go carbon neutral by 2040.
'Cookie Monster' gemstone found in Brazil goes viral
A geologist recently discovered a gemstone in Brazil that looks just like Cookie Monster from "Sesame Street." The scientist said he's been offered $10,000 for the rare rock.
Biden signs sweeping climate orders targeting US oil, gas and coal emissions
Biden’s orders will pause new oil and gas leases on federal lands and waters and target fossil fuel subsidies.
Paris Climate Agreement: What it is, how it started and what happens now that the US has rejoined
Rejoining the Paris Climate Agreement was one of several moves President Joe Biden made in the first days of his administration to undo actions by former President Donald Trump.
The Arctic of yesterday: Report shows a warmer, less frozen Arctic is well underway
NOAA’s 2020 report card shows the Arctic is clearly transforming to a warmer, less frozen and biologically changed region.
Valley teens working on project to bring sustainable energy to Glendale elementary school
A group of Valley teens are trying to bring renewable energy to underserved communities, as well as allowing students there to learn about sustainability.
Keystone XL oil pipeline construction stops as Biden moves to revoke permit
Construction on the long-disputed Keystone XL oil pipeline has been halted as U.S. President Joe Biden decided to revoke its permit.
Biden signs executive orders on COVID-19, immigration, rejoining Paris climate accord and WHO
In his first hours as president, President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions that reversed his predecessor’s orders on immigration, climate change and handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Biden to review Trump's downsizing of national monuments
President Joe Biden says he plans to review the Trump administration’s downsizing of two sprawling national monuments in the American Southwest.
Federal court strikes down Trump rule easing power plant pollution regulations
A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks.
Apaches object to Forest Service review of huge copper mine
The U.S. Forest Service released an environmental review that paves the way for the creation of one of the largest copper mines in the United States, against the wishes of a group of Apaches who have been trying for years to stop the project.
Scientists say 1-2% of bugs lost every year due to climate change, agriculture, pesticides
Scientists worry that the world is losing about 1% or 2% of its insects each year.
Apache group sues over land swap for Arizona copper mine
Apache Stronghold argues that the U.S. Forest Service cannot legally transfer land to international mining company Rio Tinto in exchange for several parcels the company owns around Arizona.