California is stepping up its game in tackling environmental issues. A new role has been created to make sure science plays a big part in decision-making. Dr. Andrew D. Jones has been appointed as the first Science Advisor to the California Natural Resources Secretary. This is all part of a new prog
A federal judge has put a stop to President Trump's recent attempt to block wind energy projects. Judge Royce Lamberth, appointed by Reagan, ruled that work can continue on the Revolution Wind project. This project is set to provide power to Rhode Island and Connecticut and is almost finished. The
Virginia is stepping up its game to tackle rising energy costs. The incoming governor has plans to make electricity bills easier on the wallet. She wants to boost battery storage and energy efficiency to avoid expensive new power lines. Meanwhile, the state's offshore wind project hit a snag when th
The legal world is facing a big challenge: how to use climate science in court. This is not just about understanding the science. It's about applying it to real-world cases. One case that shows this struggle is the fight between Milieudefensie and Shell. Courts are trying to figure out how to use c
People are pointing fingers at the trawl fleet for Alaska's salmon troubles. But the numbers tell a different story. The pollock fishery's impact on salmon runs is surprisingly small. For example, in 2023, the pollock fishery caught just 5, 627 Western Alaska chinook salmon. That's a tiny fraction c
Beaufort has made a big step to protect the environment. They have banned the release of helium and other gas-filled balloons. This is the first time a city in the state has done this. The city council voted for this change at their meeting on December 9th. Before this, the city already had a rule a
President Donald Trump made a big announcement. He said his administration is undoing vehicle fuel efficiency rules. These rules were set by former President Joe Biden. Trump called them "ridiculously burdensome" and "horrible. " He said they cause problems for carmakers. Trump made this announceme
Eels, those slippery and ancient creatures, are in big trouble. They are not just creepy-crawly things that make some people squirm. They are also a big deal in the world of sushi and seafood. But their numbers are dropping fast. Since the 1980s, some eel species have seen their populations shrink b
In Belem, Brazil, Marina Silva, the country's environment minister, received a standing ovation at the COP30 climate summit. Her speech was emotional, and she raised her fist in defiance, declaring that progress, though modest, had been made. The summit was a mix of triumph and frustration, as deleg
The U. S. government is considering significant changes to how it protects endangered and threatened species. These changes could make it harder to protect certain animals and plants. The current rules automatically protect species when they are listed as threatened. The new rules would require spec
