China’s coal capital plots a future that doesn’t count on mining
DATONG, China (AP) — Yang Haiming didn’t stop working when he retired from the coal mines at age…
The rare Rice’s whale at risk from Trump plans for more Gulf drilling
One of the world’s rarest whales lives in only one place: the Gulf of Mexico, where the Trump…
Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles and polluted nature reserves
MEXICO CITY (AP) — An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico in early March spread more than…
Environmental harms and health risks from Iran war could persist for decades
Oil depots spewing black smoke. Debris sinking in the Persian Gulf. Missiles pounding military sites. The Iran war…
Asia turns to coal as Iran war slashes energy supplies
BANGKOK (AP) — Asian countries are turning to coal as the Iran war disrupts oil and gas shipments.…
International Energy Agency head says global economy faces major threat
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — The head of the International Energy Agency said Monday that the global economy…
Trump’s EPA is paving the way for hazier national parks, activists say
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A year ago, federal environmental regulators told West Virginia officials that their plan to…
Cuba refuses to let US Embassy in Havana import fuel
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Cuban government has refused a request by the U.S. Embassy in Havana to allow…
Surging oil prices raise inflation risks in African economies
NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Surging oil prices triggered by the war with Iran are rippling across African economies,…
Trump’s ‘roaring’ economy meets a rough start to the year
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump promised that 2026 would be a bumper year for economic growth, but…
Federal protections end for the lesser prairie chicken
FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP) — A ground-dwelling bird known for elaborate mating dances on the southern Great Plains…
Coalition sues EPA over greenhouse gas emissions rule change
WASHINGTON (AP) — A coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, challenging…