California officials are facing intense scrutiny in the wake of the devastating wildfires that broke out in Los Angeles, causing widespread destruction. The fires, which resulted in the loss of dozens of lives and thousands of homes, have sparked a wave of criticism directed at key figures, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, California Gov.…

For the first time in 25 years, the United States Coast Guard welcomed a new polar icebreaker to its fleet. It will be stationed in Juneau, Alaska, and it’s scheduled to start busting ice for the service in 2026. The ship isn’t new. Last year, the Coast Guard bought the M/V Aiviq from Offshore Surface…

Climate activists took their message to a historic landmark on Monday, Jan. 13, vandalizing the grave of famed British naturalist Charles Darwin. Just Stop Oil protested at Westminster Abbey to demand urgent government action on climate change. Two members of the group Just Stop Oil used chalk paint to write the words “1.5 is dead” on part…

The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear appeals from oil and gas companies seeking to block lawsuits from Honolulu over deceptive marketing related to climate change damages. Sunoco, Shell and 15 other energy companies aimed to move the cases out of Hawaii state courts, claiming federal law governs interstate pollution.The lawsuits can now proceed, with…

Constellation Energy, the largest nuclear power plant operator in the U.S., has announced its $16.4 billion acquisition of Calpine Corp., a private power company. The deal, one of the biggest in the nation’s energy sector, highlights the growing demand for electricity driven by data center operations. Goldman Sachs projected that power demands from data centers…

Scientists in Antarctica announced on Thursday, Jan. 9, that they have extracted what is believed to be the world’s oldest ice. The team from Europe drilled nearly two miles to obtain the ancient ice, as they work to unravel the mysteries of the planet’s prehistoric climate. The 1.2-million-year-old ice core, which is reportedly the length…

A new study reveals nearly a quarter of the world’s freshwater species are at risk of extinction. The research, published Wednesday, Jan. 8, in the journal Nature, analyzes more than 23,000 species of fish, crabs, dragonflies and other creatures. According to the study’s co-author, “Most species don’t face just one threat, but multiple factors acting together,”…

A recent study found wastewater treatment plants are responsible for exposing 23 million Americans to toxic “forever chemicals” in their drinking water. These chemicals, known as PFAS, don’t break down naturally and are linked to a range of health issues, including various types of cancer and liver damage. The study, conducted by a team of…

President-elect Donald Trump is considering an executive order to protect gas-fueled appliances like stoves and heaters. The executive order would shield the appliances from regulations designed to phase them out of American homes and businesses, according to what two sources familiar with Trump’s plans told Reuters on Tuesday, Jan. 7. Republican leaders including President-elect Trump…

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a $322 billion budget without a deficit, which is a positive change after two years of budget shortfalls in the state. The budget is mostly a placeholder as California awaits potential cuts in federal funding from incoming President Donald Trump. According to the Associated Press, California and Washington D.C.…