Lawmakers in almost a dozen states have introduced legislation to prop up coal plants that are facing closures. With U.S. power demand surging to record heights in coming years due to increased usage of emerging electricity-reliant technologies, some officials believe the Biden administration’s clean energy transition will not happen fast enough to meet the nation’s…

Voters are ready to be heard as the 2024 presidential primary kicks off in Iowa. And congressional leaders said they have reached a deal to avert a government shutdown. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. Trump leads in Iowa ahead of record-cold caucuses On Monday, Jan. 15, the…

Extreme weather rocked the United States in 2023. Summer brought a massive heat wave throughout the world, triggering storms, breaking records and generally making life miserable. Under the waves, the ocean was also heating up, causing a widespread coral bleaching event. When temperature spikes strike, coral normally can’t just migrate to cooler waters — at…

Following a fan’s tragic death, Taylor Swift postponed Saturday’s Nov. 18 concert in Rio amid the eighth heat wave in Brazil this year. The wave is bringing in the highest combination of temperature and humidity ever recorded in the region, reaching a reported 138 degrees Fahrenheit. In a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, a 23-year-old fan got on…

Climate change, global warming and climate crisis are all buzzwords sparking increased polarization in Washington, D.C., but scientists have been raising the alarm about these buzzwords for years. A newly released federal report shows that the effects of climate change are already being felt across the country, particularly by families living below the poverty line.…

In a move that aims to safeguard communities across the United States from the increasing threats of climate impacts and other hazards, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has announced the designation of nearly 500 Community Disaster Resilience Zones. These newly designated zones grant priority access to federal funding aimed at fortifying these areas against…

The White House has announced it will allocate $95 million toward the Hawaii power grid through a 2021 infrastructure law as part of its response to the deadly Maui wildfires. However, Hawaiian Electric had been petitioning for a grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to modernize the island’s electrical infrastructure since soon after the bill…

The Department of Transportation announced it is fining American Airlines over $4 million for keeping thousands of passengers on the tarmac for an unlawful amount of time. The $4.1 million is the largest ever penalty for violating the department’s tarmac delay rule. Of that fine, $2.05 million will be credited to American Airlines for compensation…

The U.S. turns to its allies amid ongoing threats from North Korea. Plus, more on the U.S. soldier who fled across its border. And where you’ll find the cheapest Domino’s pizza in the world. These stories and more highlight the rundown for July 20, 2023.  North Korea silent on American soldier as U.S., Japan, South…

The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said it is monitoring a heat wave through much of the Northern Hemisphere, exemplified by a soon-to-be record-long stretch of heat in Phoenix and raging wildfires in Greece. According to the WMO, the heat wave is expected to intensify this week throughout “the southern United States, Mediterranean, North Africa, Middle…