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Biden awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging network

Biden awards $623 million in grants to build out electric vehicle charging network

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration is awarding $623 million in grants to states, local governments and tribes to help build an electric vehicle charging network across the nation.
California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools

California governor wants reserves and cuts to fix nearly $38B deficit, mostly sparing schools

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California's budget deficit is not as bad as previously thought, Gov.
Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study

Rise in fishing-related shark deaths worldwide despite more anti-finning laws: study

MONTREAL — Shark deaths due to fishing have increased in recent years despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of their fins, says a new study that included contributions from Canadian researchers.
Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says

Renewables grew rapidly in 2023, but must grow faster still to meet climate change target, IEA says

BENGALURU, India (AP) — The world's renewable energy grew at its fastest rate in the past 25 years in 2023, the International Energy Agency reported Thursday in its first assessment since nations agreed in December on ambitious new targets to slow da

First endangered Florida panther death of 2024 reported

LABELLE, Fla. (AP) — Wildlife officials have reported the first endangered Florida panther death of 2024.
California Gov. Newsom proposes some housing and climate cuts to balance $38 billion budget deficit

California Gov. Newsom proposes some housing and climate cuts to balance $38 billion budget deficit

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom released details Wednesday of a new $291 billion state spending plan for the 2024-25 budget year that accounts for an estimated $37.9 billion deficit.

Delaware judge limits scope of sweeping climate change lawsuit against fossil fuel companies

DOVER, Del. (AP) — A judge has rejected several claims lodged by Delaware’s attorney general in a lawsuit alleging that the fossil fuel industry has downplayed the risks of climate change.
Sharp decline in spring snowpack due to human-caused climate change: study

Sharp decline in spring snowpack due to human-caused climate change: study

TORONTO — Human-caused climate change is behind a decline in spring snowpack across parts of Southern Canada and the Northern Hemisphere, says a new study that offers widespread caution of how a warming planet could transform winter and affect water
For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

For consumers shopping for an EV, new rules mean fewer models qualify for a tax credit

DETROIT (AP) — U.S.
Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

Engine maker Cummins to repair 600,000 Ram trucks in $2 billion emissions cheating scandal

DETROIT (AP) — Engine maker Cummins Inc.
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