Environment

Climate Change November 13

Biden admin says climate change poses national security risks, sends delegation to address them

The White House said one of its delegation's main objectives at the COP29 climate conference in Azerbaijan will be to address the national security "risks" that climate change poses.

United Kingdom November 6

Climate activists spray US embassy in London with orange paint after Trump reelection victory

Climate activists in the United Kingdom sprayed orange paint on a section of the U.S. embassy in London in protest of President-elect Trump's re-election win.

Energy October 23

Biden seeks to cement legacy on climate change in remaining months as president

President Joe Biden announced billions in funding for several climate-related initiatives just weeks before the 2024 presidential election.

ENVIRONMENT October 22

Left-wing climate groups silent after Harris campaign drops millions on private jet flights since July

Environmental Groups are staying quiet on Vice President Kamala Harris spending millions on private jet flights since becoming the Democratic nominee.

Asia October 21

Italian surfer dies in freak accident after swordfish impales her while surfing in Indonesia

An Italian surfer hunting for waves off the west coast of Sumatra died after she was stabbed in the chest by the bill of a swordfish, in what is being considered a freak accident.

Kamala Harris October 16

Harris touts oil production during 2024 run after saying companies need to 'pay the price' for climate change

Vice President Harris previously said that oil companies should be investigated for climate change and pollution.

ELECTIONS October 16

Voters to face climate-related ballot initiatives, such as repealing law to reduce emissions by 95% by 2050

In 2024, voters in multiple states will decide on key ballot initiatives that will shape their climate and environmental policies for the next several years.

Russia October 15

Russian man rescued after 67 days adrift at sea. His family members didn't make it.

A Russian man was rescued in the Sea of Okhotsk after surviving for two months adrift in an inflatable boat without engine power, but his brother and nephew died.

ENVIRONMENT October 3

Judge rules that Biden admin violated environmental law in halt of border wall construction

A federal judge ruled in favor of two Arizona ranchers who claimed that they suffered environmental impacts as a result of the influx of migrants under the Biden administration.

New Jersey September 30

New Jersey rescue crews save 2 from disabled sailboat off popular beach

Two individuals were rescued from a nearly 40-foot sailboat in distress that ultimately grounded itself in rough surf on a sandbar in Ocean City, New Jersey, on Saturday.