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Federal Court Strikes Down Major Trump Climate Rollback

A federal appeals court has thrown out a rule that made one of the Trump administration’s most momentous climate rollbacks

  • climate change Jan 15

    2020 Virtually Tied 2016 as Warmest Year on Record Globally

  • Sweden Jan 13

    Climate Activist Greta Thunberg to Appear on Swedish Postal Stamp

  • california wildfires Jan 12

    Study: Wildfires Produced Up to Half of Pollution in US West

    Wildfire smoke accounted for up to half of all health-damaging small particle air pollution in the western U.S. in recent years as warming temperatures fueled more destructive blazes, according to a s...
  • Biden Administration Jan 10

    Oil Companies Lock in Drilling, Challenging Biden on Climate

    In the closing months of the Trump administration, energy companies stockpiled enough drilling permits for western public lands to keep pumping oil for years

  • Business Jan 8

    2020 Was One of the Hottest Years on Record, Tied With 2016

    The Arctic and northern Siberia saw the largest temperature surges in 2020, and Europe had its hottest year ever as global carbon emissions continued to rise.

  • capitol riot Jan 8

    Dozens Arrested in Aftermath of Capitol Riot DC Mayor Calls ‘Textbook Terrorism'

    Washington, D.C., has entered a state of emergency through Inauguration Day after a riot inside the U.S. Capitol.

  • Alaska Jan 6

    Judge Allows Oil, Gas Lease Sales in Alaska's Arctic Refuge

    A U.S. judge has refused to halt an oil and gas lease sale for Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge that was pushed by the Trump administration in its final days.

  • Chesapeake Bay Jan 6

    Report on Chesapeake Bay Health Remains at a D-Plus Grade

    The nation’s largest estuary is still getting a D-plus grade for its overall health

  • climate change Jan 6

    Bowhead Whale Populations Have Rebounded

    Global temperatures are warming, and our weather extremes are getting more extreme. Flattening the curve of our changing climate could be the biggest challenge of our lifetime. But there are some success stories. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper shares the story of the bowhead whale.

  • Environmental Protection Agency Jan 6

    A Final EPA Rollback Under Trump Curbs Use of Health Studies

    The Environmental Protection Agency has released one of its last major rollbacks under the Trump administration

  • climate change Jan 4

    Tackling Climate Change in 2021

    The start of a new year comes with a renewed sense of hope, especially this year, and 2021 may be a turning point for tackling the changing climate. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper explains.

  • longleaf pines Dec 31, 2020

    Restoring Longleaf Pines, Keystone of Once Vast Ecosystems

    Three centuries ago, much of what is now the southern United States was covered with fire-dependent savannas anchored by lofty pines

  • hurricanes Dec 24, 2020

    2 Months After Hurricanes, Louisiana Residents Still Hurting

    It’s been more than two months since violent weather walloped southwest Louisiana, yet the state is still far from being fully recovered.

  • climate change Dec 23, 2020

    Compost to Reduce Greenhouse Gases From Food Waste

    Rotting food in landfills releases greenhouse gases. Storm Team4 Meteorologist Amelia Draper explains how composting reduces greenhouse gases from food waste.

  • Relief bill Dec 22, 2020

    Congress Takes Aim at Climate Change in Massive Relief Bill

    The huge pandemic relief and spending bill includes billions of dollars to promote clean energy such as wind and solar power.

  • United Kingdom Dec 16, 2020

    Air Pollution Listed as a Cause of 9-Year-Old's Death in the U.K.

    A British coroner has ruled that excessive air pollution from traffic fumes contributed to the death of a 9-year-old girl who died of a fatal asthma attack

  • climate change Dec 16, 2020

    Climate Change Impacting Winter Snowfall Patterns

    Out of all the seasons, winter is warming the fastest. But warmer temperatures don’t necessarily mean less snow. News4’s Meteorologist Amelia Draper explains how snowfall patterns are changing with our changing climate .

  • climate change Dec 15, 2020

    It's Close, But 2020 Likely to End Up Hottest Year on Record

    Meteorologists say it’ll be close but it’s looking like 2020 globally will end up as the hottest year on record.

  • paris climate agreement Dec 12, 2020

    As Leaders Set Fresh Climate Goals, Biden Pledges US Support

    U.S. President-elect Joe Biden has pledged to rejoin the Paris climate accord on the first day of his presidency as world leaders staged a virtual gathering to celebrate the fifth anniversary of the international pact aimed at curbing global warming

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