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Fossil Fuel Execs See “Golden Age” for Gas If They Can Brand It “Clean”

At an industry conference, officials lamented they'd “lost the narrative.”

Nicholas Kusnetz · March 19, 2023
Inside Climate News

Washington’s Treasured Cherry Blossoms Prompt Reflection on Local Climate Change

Over the years, the trees have been blooming earlier and earlier. Does it matter? Yes and no, experts say.

Emma Ricketts · March 18, 2023
Grist

Oscars Goody Bags Contained ‘Unseemly’ Gift: Certificates for Aboriginal Land

Indigenous groups in Australia said they weren't consulted and called the conservation ploy a "money-making scheme."

Lyric Aquino · March 17, 2023
YaleEnvironment360

Averting Crisis, Europe Learns to Live Without Russian Energy

Nations have ramped up solar and wind power, got serious about energy conservation, and tweaked policies to speed their green transition.

Paul Hockenos · March 16, 2023
Guardian

Biden’s Approval of Alaska Oil Project Shows Inconsistency of America’s First “Climate President”

His campaign promise—”no more drilling on federal lands, period”—has clashed with reality.

Oliver Milman · March 14, 2023
Grist

How Washington State Raised $300 Million for Climate Action From Polluters

The state's first "cap-and-invest" auction nearly doubled the price of carbon recently sold in California.

Kate Yoder · March 10, 2023
YaleEnvironment360

What Is Killing Whales off the East Coast?

Some activists blame noise from offshore wind development, but the truth may be a lot simpler.

Andrew S. Lewis · March 8, 2023
Guardian

1,000-Plus “Methane Bomb” Leaks Are a Major Threat to Global Climate Goals

Failure to address them risks triggering catastrophic climate tipping points, researchers say.

Damian Carrington · March 6, 2023
Guardian

Finally, a Peek Into the Arctic Seed Vault That Could Save Humanity

The repository, designed to last forever, offers virtual tours for the first time.

Patrick Greenfield · March 3, 2023