Climate Change
Obama turns up the heat on climate change deniers
June 17, 2014In a bold and positive move, Obama emphasized the urgency of the matter, and called on students to push the issue beyond the current partisan divide in Washington, D.C.
Read moreObama unveils historic carbon emission plan
June 3, 2014In what could become a defining moment in environmental history, President Obama unveiled a plan on June 2 to cut carbon emissions by nearly a third within 15 years.
Read moreCalifornia wildfires blaze on, striking hard and early
May 16, 2014A heat wave and tinder-dry brush have created a dynamic, dangerous situation with the most menacing brushfires in nearly two decades.
Read moreClimate change already impacting U.S., report confirms
May 8, 2014In the eastern U.S., the number of extreme weather events, including very heavy rain events, has increased already.
Read moreObama, EPA moving forward on climate change
May 6, 2014The Obama administration is developing a more aggressive policy on environmental issues, as the president increasingly sees fighting climate change as one of the core components of his legacy.
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