Washington State Could Become The First To Charge A Carbon Fee
A proposed fee of $15 per ton of carbon emissions in Washington state has several exemptions for large emitters, and has rural voters afraid they'll end up paying.
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Why Big Money Is Being Pumped Into A Small New Mexico Race
As battles over energy and climate heat up, national groups are putting more money into local races with a big impact. That includes the election of the land commissioner in New Mexico.
Midterms 2018: Take It To The House
Are you fired up to vote in this election?
EPA Boasts Of Reduced Greenhouse Gases, Even As Trump Questions Climate Science
U.S. production of heat-trapping greenhouse gases fell 2.7 percent last year. But larger cuts will be needed to address climate change.
Colorado's Anti-Fracking Measure Would Keep Wells Farther Away From Homes And Schools
A ballot measure would keep new oil and gas wells 2,500 feet away from homes and schools, the strictest setback in the nation. The oil and gas industry says that threatens its very existence.
Good News For 'Green' Brews: Consumers Say They'll Pay More For Sustainable Beer
More than 1,000 U.S. beer drinkers surveyed say they would pay about $1.30 more for a six-pack of beer if it was produced at a brewery that invests in water conservation or solar power.
U.N. Report Says We Have About A Decade To Turn Around Climate Change Effects
Are we ready to do what it takes to save the planet?
China Reshapes The Vital Mekong River To Power Its Expansion
Chinese companies are building infrastructure and dams along the vast river that runs through five Southeast Asian countries before emptying into the South China Sea.
31 Percent Of U.S. Households Have Trouble Paying Energy Bills
A report released Wednesday by the Energy Information Administration announced that African Americans, Hispanics and people with children were most impacted.
Tougher Laws On Pipeline Protests Face Test In Louisiana
A number of states are making it harder to protest the construction of oil and gas pipelines. Recent felony arrests in Louisiana could be a test case for these tougher new laws.