Climate

Environmental Groups Sue EPA, Saying it Failed to Enforce Air-Quality Standards

Dust fills the air as a farmer plows a field near Selma Highway in Maricopa, an area included in an area of Pinal County cited for particulate pollution. (Photo…

Human Influence on Global Drought Traceable since early 1900s

Human-generated greenhouse gases and atmospheric particles were affecting global drought risk as far back as the early 20th century.

EPA Science Panel Considering Guidelines That Upend Basic Air Pollution Science

Smog filled Utah's Salt Lake Valley in January 2017. Winter weather in the area often traps air pollution that is bad for public health.George Frey/Getty Images…

Coal Mine

China Boosts Coal Mining Capacity Despite Climate Pledges

China added 194 million tonnes of coal mining capacity in 2018, data from the energy bureau showed on Tuesday, despite vows to eliminate excess capacity in the …