Tag: Climate and environment

New Mexico appeals court upholds rule aimed at curbing ozone pollution

SANTA FE, N.M. -- The New Mexico Court of Appeals has upheld regulations aimed at cracking down on emissions in one of the...

From disaster to hope: A Vermont family thankful for community support after flood destroyed home

PEACHAM, Vt. -- The last thing John and Jenny Mackenzie saw as they fled their Vermont home with their daughters, dog and two...

Agribusiness-friendly states in Brazil try to undo forest protections

BRASILIA, Brazil -- Several states in Brazil are trying to rid themselves of rainforest protections, bowing to pressure from cattle ranchers and soybean...

After fast start, electric cars need a recharge as range limits, cost leave some drivers skeptical

DETROIT -- While sales of electric vehicles surge in China, adoption of more environmentally friendly vehicles is stumbling in the United States and...

Biden's public lands director named to lead environmental group

BILLINGS, Mont. -- A senior official in President Joe Biden's administration who oversaw its contentious efforts to address climate change by curbing oil...

Biden administration to loan Rivian $6.6B to build US factory that automaker paused

ATLANTA -- President Joe Biden's administration announced Tuesday that the U.S. Department of Energy will make a $6.6 billion loan to Rivian Automotive...