America’s air isn’t getting cleaner as fast as it used to
For decades America’s air was getting cleaner as levels of a key smog ingredient steadily dropped. That changed about seven years ago when pollution reductions leveled off, a new study found.
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California, 17 other states sue Trump administration to defend Obama-era climate rules for vehicles
Eighteen states on Tuesday sued the Trump administration over its push to “reconsider” greenhouse gas emissions rules for the nation’s auto fleet, launching a legal battle over one of the Obama administration’s most significant efforts to address climate change.
Commuters who drive alone in zero-emission cars will no longer get free trips in L.A.’s toll lanes
In a bid to reduce congestion in toll lanes on the 110 and 10 freeways, Los Angeles County transportation officials on Thursday opted to end a program granting solo drivers of zero-emission vehicles free access to the lanes.
Trump administration aims to block California on fuel economy targets
The Trump administration is speeding toward all-out war with California over fuel economy rules for cars and SUVs, proposing to revoke the state’s long-standing authority to enforce its own, tough rules on tailpipe emissions.
Will courts hold oil companies accountable for climate change disasters?
The attorney for Chevron Oil was attempting a classic bit of courtroom performance: Offer a stunning admission — then make a protest of innocence.
Ryan Zinke’s great American fire sale
Not long ago, the Bureau of Land Management, an agency within the U.S. Department of the Interior, began distributing “vision cards” to its employees.
In Canada, 2 provinces feud over pipeline: Will it bring jobs or spills?
While much of the world may be focused on President Trump’s threats of a trade war with China, Canada’s attention right now is on a commercial feud within its own borders.
Parents didn’t want fracking near their school. So the oil company chose a poorer school, instead.
In one of the most fracked counties in the country, a fight is underway between environmental justice advocates and the Colorado commission that oversees oil and gas development.
California has eight of 10 most polluted U.S. cities
Forget the Golden State. California should be called the Smoggy State.
Tesla battery degradation at less than 10% after over 160,000 miles, according to latest data
Battery degradation is one of the biggest concerns for electric car owners and potential buyers, but data from Tesla battery packs have been very reassuring so far.
