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White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla's EV charging plugs

White House backs industry effort to standardize Tesla's EV charging plugs

The White House is lending its support to an auto industry effort to standardize Tesla’s electric vehicle charging plugs for all EVs in the United States, part of a broad effort to stimulate their sales to help combat climate change.
Regulators approve deal to pay for Georgia Power's new nuclear reactors

Regulators approve deal to pay for Georgia Power's new nuclear reactors

ATLANTA (AP) — Almost 15 years of wrangling over who should pay for two new nuclear reactors in Georgia and who should be accountable for cost overruns came down to one vote Tuesday, with the Georgia Public Service Commission unanimously approving an
As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers' ability to adapt

As climate warms, that perfect Christmas tree may depend on growers' ability to adapt

CHICAGO (AP) — Christmas tree breeder Jim Rockis knows what it looks like when one dies long before it can reach a buyer.
Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say

Wind farm off New Jersey likely to ‘adversely affect’ but not kill whales, feds say

ATLANTIC CITY, N.J.
At least 100 elephants die in drought-stricken Zimbabwe park, a grim sign of El Nino, climate change

At least 100 elephants die in drought-stricken Zimbabwe park, a grim sign of El Nino, climate change

HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe's largest national park in recent weeks because of drought, their carcasses a grisly sign of what wildlife authorities and conservation groups say is the impact of climate change an
Larry Kramer, outgoing CEO of mega climate funder the Hewlett Foundation, looks back on his tenure

Larry Kramer, outgoing CEO of mega climate funder the Hewlett Foundation, looks back on his tenure

Larry Kramer, longtime president of the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, doesn't think it's healthy for an executive to lead the same organization for more than 15 years.
'Water apocalypse' demands return to nature for flood, drought resilience: experts

'Water apocalypse' demands return to nature for flood, drought resilience: experts

Norm Allard knows he may never see the full impacts of his efforts to restore wetlands and floodplains in southeastern British Columbia, but he takes a"generational view"of the work that exemplifies a key part of climate resiliency.
Thousands of lights at Chicago Botanic Garden illuminate tunnels, lilies and art

Thousands of lights at Chicago Botanic Garden illuminate tunnels, lilies and art

GLENCOE, Ill. (AP) — Chicago Botanic Garden is dazzling patrons and visitors from around the world with their fifth annual holiday display of light and music: Lightscape.
Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers

Colorado releases first 5 wolves in reintroduction plan approved by voters to chagrin of ranchers

GRAND COUNTY, Colorado (AP) — Somewhere on a remote mountainside in Colorado's Rockies, a latch flipped on a crate and a wolf bounded out, heading toward the tree line. Then it stopped short.
Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026

Final electric-vehicle mandate to come Tuesday, sales must double by 2026

OTTAWA — Canadian auto companies sold more electric vehicles this year than ever before, but would still need to nearly double that number within three years to meet a new national mandate.
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