Climate Change
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
NH scientists: Plant-based oils in cow feed cut climate-altering methane emissions
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Monday, May 6, 2024
In some MN counties, wind turbines are taxpayers, too
Minnesota is coming off another windy month of April. Those strong wind gusts may have translated into some extra cash for counties with wind …
Monday, May 6, 2024
AZ consumer group praises new water heat efficiency standards
An Arizona consumer group is applauding the U.S. Department of Energy's new residential water heater standards that they say will save American …
Monday, May 6, 2024
ME promotes youth apprenticeships to build green economy workforce
State officials in Maine are highlighting apprenticeships as a way to earn a living wage and contribute to the state's growing green economy…
Monday, May 6, 2024
Study: Climate change may affect stroke side effects
Climate watchers are predicting this summer's temperatures may set records, which could aggravate some medical conditions. A 30-year study of health …
Flood-impacted VT households rebuild for climate resilience
By Annie Ropeik for Energy News Network.Broadcast version by Kathryn Carley for Maine News Service reporting for the Solutions Journalism Network-Publ…
Ignoring effects from New Mexico's seasonal allergies could lead to asthma
Toughing it out during spring allergy season is not in your best interest if you want to avoid asthma later in life. New Mexico has plenty of grass …
2023 tax receipt breaks down nation’s spending priorities
As many Wyomingites await their 2023 federal income tax refunds, a new National Priorities Project report breaks down how the money they won't get …
ME prepares young people for climate change-related jobs, activism
State officials in Maine are preparing the next generation for climate change-related activism and careers. A new state-run website helps young …
NM tribal communities benefit from EPA's "Solar For All" program
New federal funding aims to revolutionize solar energy access within New Mexico's Native American communities and benefit the state overall. The …
New Farm Bill could provide climate-smart investments to VA farmers
The long-delayed Farm Bill could benefit Virginia farmers by renewing funding for climate-smart investments, but it's been held up for months in …
NM officials press for setbacks amid pushback from oil and gas industry
New Mexico members of the group Elected Officials to Protect America are renewing their call for rules regulating how close fossil fuel companies can …