California’s lawsuit against oil giants mirrors a legal strategy used in the 1990s against the tobacco industry.
Category: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
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California Sues Oil Giants, Claiming Decades of Deception
Launching one of the most prominent climate lawsuits in the nation, the state claims Exxon, Shell, BP and others misled the public and seeks creation of a special fund to pay for recovery.
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Britain and Tata Agree to $1.6 Billion Package for Steel Mill
The plan aims to cut both emissions and financial losses at Britain’s largest steel mill, but a union says it will also put many jobs at risk.
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U.S. Already Has 23 Billion Dollar Disasters in 2023
The United States has been hit by 23 large-scale disasters so far this year, and hurricane season is far from over.
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With TikTok and Lawsuits, Gen Z Takes on Climate Change
‘We’re the last resort,’ one young activist said.
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New Energy Efficiency Rules Spell End of Incandescent Era
New efficiency rules, more than a decade in the making, have taken effect, relegating Edison’s glowing orbs to the history books.
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Europe’s Cities Rely on Age-Old Ways to Stay Cool as Heat Waves Intensify
Architectural styles and construction materials can significantly reduce the need for air-conditioning during heat waves, according to sustainable architecture experts.
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A Bottleneck on the Grid Threatens Clean Energy. New Rules Aim to Help.
It takes five years to connect a new wind or solar farm to the electric grid. New federal rules would only partly resolve the issue, experts say.
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Japan Is Trying to Use Ammonia to Make Coal Cleaner
Japan says that by blending ammonia with coal in its boilers, it can make coal less damaging to the planet. But the technology faces many hurdles.
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Agriculture Dept. to Invest $300 Million to Measure Greenhouse Emissions
The agency is seeking to better monitor greenhouse gases released through farming, which is responsible for about 10 percent of national emissions.