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U.K. Sets ‘World Leading’ 2035 #CLIMATE Target. But Will Actions Match Words?

April 20, 2021: The U.K. government today announced it intends to slash emissions 78% by 2035, one of the world's most ambitious climate targets. Experts are asking whether that promise will be met with action.

Three people charged in Fiat Chrysler #EMISSIONS scandal

April 20, 2021: Three people have been charged in connection to claims Fiat Chrysler cheated on emissions tests, the Justice Department announced Tuesday. The federal government alleges that Sergio Pasini and Gianluca Sabbioni of Italy and Emanuele Palma...

Exxon pitches 00B #CARBON storage project

April 20, 2021: Exxon Mobil pitched a 00 billion public-private carbon storage project on Monday that would take certain emissions from U.S. plants and bury them under the Gulf of Mexico.The project would need “00 billion or more” from private companies&...

China and Japans reliance on #COAL challenges #CLIMATE change efforts

April 20, 2021: The White House is hosting a summit this week with global leaders to address carbon emission reduction. Foreign correspondent Lucy Craft reports for CBSN on the key role of coal-dependent countries such as China and Japan in the climate change fight.

Mosasaurus: Apex #OCEAN predator of the dinosaur age

April 20, 2021: Mosasaurus was one of the largest members of the mosasaur family, which were the top predators in the oceans during the age of dinosaurs.

IEA predicts 5 percent rise in global CO2 #EMISSIONS from energy this year

April 20, 2021: The International Energy Agency (IEA) on Tuesday said that global carbon dioxide emissions are expected to increase by 5 percent in 2021, making it the second largest jump in history. The intergovernmental organization in its “Global Energy...

Meet the worlds first vegan, #CARBON-neutral pro sports team

April 20, 2021: The Forest Green Rovers' uniforms are made out of bamboo. Next year's uniforms will be made out of used coffee grounds.

Dems Green New Deal 2.0 not the way forward on #CLIMATE change: Lomborg

April 20, 2021: Bjorn Lomborg, president of Copenhagen Consensus, slammed Democrats’ plans to reintroduce the Green New Deal sressing that a “smarter approach” is needed.

87 million Americans under frost and freeze alerts, as wintry #WEATHER’s last big blast surges east

April 20, 2021: Snow is falling or expected in Kansas City, Chicago, Cleveland and Buffalo but a major warm-up is expected next week.

Without the Treasury backing #CLIMATE action, UK’s net zero target is doomed

April 20, 2021: Analysis: hostility to green spending is underscored by missing roadmap for PM’s carbon target pledge The UK chancellor, Rishi Sunak, must radically overhaul the Treasury’s response to the climate crisis, reforming the department’s longstanding hostility to green spending and resetting its priorities, experts ...

Cottage now powered by hidden #SOLAR panels

April 20, 2021

Australia’s ambition on #CLIMATE change is held back by a toxic mix of rightwing politics, media and vested interests | Kevi

April 20, 2021: Two former prime ministers, Kevin Rudd and Malcolm Turnbull, write the world shouldn’t give up hope on Australia just yetIt was always expected that Joe Biden’s election would be a massive shot in the arm for international climate action, but the scale of that boost has been genuinely surprising.The new presiden...

More severe #WEATHER in the Gulf of Mexico

April 20, 2021: Millions who live along the Gulf of Mexico are bracing for another round of severe weather. CBS Boston's Pamela Gardner has a look at the forecast.

Floridas Marion County hit by EF-1 #TORNADO

April 20, 2021: Authorities confirmed Monday that a tornado touched down in central Florida's Marion County on Sunday night.

The Guardian view on new #CLIMATE goals: a destination is not enough | Editorial

April 20, 2021: Bad decisions are harming the UK’s green credentials. Boris Johnson must get beyond targets if he wants be taken seriously The starting gun has been fired. With a pledge to cut the UK’s greenhouse gas emissions by 78% by 2035 compared with 1990 levels, Boris Johnson’s government has begun the bidding process t...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Says Trampling of Indigenous Rights, Racial Justice Are Causes of #CLIMATE Change

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EPA staff warned of factual, legal issues in Trump vehicle #CLIMATE rollback, watchdog says

April 20, 2021: Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) staff warned of factual and legal issues in a Trump administration joint vehicle climate rollback issued with a Department of Transportation agency, an internal government watchdog said.A report from the...

CBS News poll finds 4 in 5 Americans want U.S. to take part in #CLIMATE efforts

April 20, 2021: A new CBS News poll finds that just under half of Americans think the U.S. should take the lead on international climate efforts, but more than half think there needs to be action now. CBS News Director of Elections and Surveys Anthony Salvanto joined CBSN's Tanya Rivero with more on the results of the latest poll ...

Biden wants to tackle #CLIMATE change. His pitch is all about jobs.

April 20, 2021: When President Joe Biden introduced his trillion infrastructure plan, he mentioned “climate” only once and jobs 28 times.

San Bernardino #WILDFIRE threatens homes

April 20, 2021: A massive wildfire is threatening thousands of homes in the mountains of San Bernardino County. KCBS reporter Jeff Win joins CBSN's Elaine Quijano from Lake Arrowhead, California, with the latest.

New Belgium makes #CLIMATE change beer from 'less-than-ideal ingredients'

April 20, 2021: New Belgium is releasing a “Torched Earth Ale” beer to commemorate Earth Day, saying it will allow beer drinkers to taste the effects of climate change.The new limited-edition beer is made of “some of the less-than-ideal ingredients” that...

Biden to commit to halving US #EMISSIONS by 2030: report

April 20, 2021: The Biden administration is expected to commit to cutting U.S. greenhouse gas emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030, two people briefed on the matter told The Washington Post. A White House spokesperson declined The Hill’s request for...

Some CEOs Are Hearing A New Message: Act On #CLIMATE, Or Well Cut Your Pay

April 20, 2021: Some companies, under pressure from shareholders, are tying executive compensation to climate targets. It's not widespread yet, but the approach is catching on.

Grand Canyon offers starry views free of light #POLLUTION

April 20, 2021: With its red rocks and roaming Colorado River, the Grand Canyon is stunning by day -- but seeing the park in daylight is only half the story. Astronomers gathered for this summer's Star Party and fired up high-powered telescopes to stare deep into outer space. Jeff Glor reports.

OVERNIGHT ENERGY: Biden reportedly will pledge to halve US #EMISSIONS by 2030 | Ocasio-Cortez, Markey reintroduce Green New De

April 20, 2021: Welcome to Overnight Energy, your source for the day’s energy and environment news.Please send tips and comments to Rachel Frazin at rfrazin@thehill.com . Follow her on Twitter: @RachelFrazin . Reach Zack Budryk at zbudryk@thehill.com or follow him...
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