View of Helsinki harbor on a summer day with the Suomenlinna fortress ferry in the front and a large ferry ship behind it.

Ferries emit ‘more sulphur pollution than cars’ in several EU capitals

Dublin, Helsinki, Stockholm and Tallinn among port cities more choked by sulphur oxides from ferries, analysis shows
Aerial satellite view of Persian Gulf and Strait of Hormuz

How escalating Iran conflict is driving up oil and gas prices – a visual guide

A halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation.

Oil tankers sailing in a bay with a port and docks in the background

Does the war on Iran prove it’s time to quit oil for good?

The war on Iran has exposed the "horrendous costs” of fossil fuel dependence, as climate groups call for a swift transition to clean energy.

Drilling geothermal well for a residential geothermal heat pump. Workers on Drilling Rig.
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Quaise looks to advance ​‘superhot’ geothermal power plant in Oregon

The Houston firm aims to raise $200 million to develop a next-generation geothermal plant in Oregon as the technology gains momentum with investors.
A heat pump attached to a wall outside a home

California wants millions of heat pumps. High power bills might get in the way

While heat pumps can lower emissions and, in some cases, utility bills, high power costs may deter many homeowners from making the switch.

Chinese EV manufactured by BYD front view.

Ford and G.M. face a dilemma as China excels in electric vehicles

General Motors, Ford and other established automakers risk becoming relics if they don’t catch up to Chinese carmakers and technology companies in electric vehicles and self-driving cars.
Power plant emitting smoke and dirty orange air.
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Opinion: Beyond ‘endangerment’: Finding a way forward for U.S. on climate

Environmentalists are challenging the EPA’s repeal of the “endangerment finding,” which empowered it to regulate greenhouse gases. Whether or not the action holds up in court, now is the time to develop climate strategies that can be pursued when the political balance shifts.
Disney Wonder cruise liner arriving in Skagway (Alaska).

State lawmakers introduce bills to fight water pollution from cruise ships

The bills, from Sen. Jesse Kiehl and Rep. Sara Hannan, would push cruise lines to use cleaner fuel.
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Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the state flag and American flag behind him.

Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

silhouette of people holding hands by a lake at sunset

An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

wildfire retardants being sprayed by plane

New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.

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