It’s unclear why a blade from one of the Vineyard Wind turbines broke into pieces, which are washing up on Nantucket beaches.
Tag: Greenhouse Gas Emissions
Fact-Checking the Republican National Convention on Energy Claims
Several speakers focused on the sharp rise in gas and electricity prices under President Biden. We scrutinized their statements.
What Trump 2.0 Could Mean for the Environment
If Donald Trump returns to the White House, he would likely face fewer legal and bureaucratic obstacles to dramatically remake the E.P.A.
J.D. Vance Is an Oil Booster and Doubter of Human-Caused Climate Change
He once said society had a climate problem but changed his position sharply while seeking Donald Trump’s endorsement in his Senate race.
Climate Activists in New York Protest Citibank and Other Backers of Big Oil
Amid soaring temperatures, hundreds of activists are staging boisterous blockades and solemn marches at banks and insurers that support fossil fuel projects.
What Do Bagged Chickens Have to Do With Sliced Cheese?
Both have gotten caught up in fights over plastic packaging. When Costco recently tried to trim its plastic use by selling rotisserie chickens in bags, some shoppers disapproved.
Can the Labour Party Bring Back Britain’s Green Groove?
The new government, widely expected to be led by Labour, has pledged to fast-track a green energy transition. It will face big challenges.
A String of Supreme Court Decisions Hits Hard at Environmental Rules
Four cases backed by conservative activists in recent years have combined to diminish the power of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Study Finds Small Streams, Recently Stripped of Protections, Are a Big Deal
Half of the water flowing through regional river basins starts in so-called ephemeral streams. Last year, the Supreme Court curtailed federal protections for these waterways.
Oil Projects Must Consider Full Climate Impact, Top U.K. Court Rules
Previously, local council and planning groups in Britain had to weigh only the planet-warming emissions from their own operations.