The Guardian Head of EPA denies carbon dioxide causes global warming – videoThe GuardianScott Pruitt, the new head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, gave an interview on CNBC on Thursday during which he denied carbon dioxide was a primary contributor to global warming. Pruitt also said that there is ‘tremendous disagreement’ over …

The Desert Sun California water regulators expand focus on climate changeThe Desert SunThe State Water Resources Control Board approved a resolution this week outlining plans for what it calls a “comprehensive response” to climate change. In the document, the board says given the seriousness of global warming’s impacts on California … and more »

Mother Jones EPA’s Environmental Justice Head Resigned After 24 Years. He Wants to Explain Why.Mother JonesThe head of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Office on Environmental Justice submitted his resignation on Tuesday. First reported by InsideClimate News, the resignation of Mustafa Ali comes as the Trump administration considers layoffs and budget …EPA head Scott Pruitt denies that…

The Guardian EPA head Scott Pruitt denies that carbon dioxide causes global warmingThe GuardianScott Pruitt, Donald Trump’s head of the US Environmental Protection Agency, has dismissed a basic scientific understanding of climate change by denying that carbon dioxide emissions are a primary cause of global warming. Pruitt said on Thursday that …EPA chief says carbon…

Blastr If we assume global warming is a hoax, what should we expect to see?BlastrLet’s say that global warming is a hoax. I know, I know. But go with this, here. So, yes, let’s say that climate change deniers —people like House Science, Space, and Technology Committee chairman Lamar Smith, Senator James Inhofe, and even…

Washington Post Why the research into climate change in Africa is biased, and why it mattersWashington PostScholars have long been researching the potential effects of climate change in Africa. That’s urgent. As the climate changes, billions of lives will change with it. We urgently need to understand and prepare for those changes, including droughts …Climate…

Channel NewsAsia Embattled Philippine minister may win reappointment if Congress defers decisionReutersMANILA Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte could reappoint the environment minister who ordered more than half the country’s mines shut down, as Congress appears set to defer a decision on her confirmation. Duterte has backed a mining crackdown by …Philippine environment minister says still has Duterte’s…

CBC.ca Trudeau to get energy and environment award at Houston energy conferenceCBC.ca“The award will highlight on a global basis what the prime minister is achieving in Canada and what he is conveying really to the world community on how to approach the challenges around energy and environment that the entire planet faces,” said Yergin.Trudeau to…

Fossil fuel use must fall twice as fast as thought to contain global warming – studyThe GuardianDr Rogelj says: “In order to have a reasonable chance of keeping global warming below 2C, we can only emit a certain amount of carbon dioxide, ever. That’s our carbon budget. “This has been understood for about a decade,…

NPR Report: Environmental Hazards Kill 1.7 Million Kids Under 5 Each YearNPR“That terrible figure” makes up about a quarter of child deaths under 5, says Dr. Maria Neira, WHO’s public health and environment department director and lead author on the reports. In addition, children can experience mental and physical …The cost of a polluted environment:…