11 h. ago Oil companies face a wrongful death suit tied to climate change

Julie Leon died of hyperthermia in Seattle on June 28, 2021 — the hottest day in the city's history. A lawsuit claims she was a victim of oil companies' "misrepresentations" about climate change.

Events

28 h. ago Oil Companies Are Sued Over Death of Woman in 2021 Heat Wave

Experts said it is the first wrongful death case targeting fossil fuel companies over their role in global warming.

Events

44 h. ago Court throws out Peruvian farmer’s climate lawsuit against energy giant

Court throws out Peruvian farmer’s climate lawsuit against energy giant  The Washington Post

Society

3 d. ago House bill threatens Alaska jobs and affordable energy. The Senate must step up.

House bill threatens Alaska jobs and affordable energy. The Senate must step up.  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

Politics

1 week ago U.S. Says It Wants Trade, Not Aid, in Africa. Cuts Threaten Both.

President Trump’s slashing of foreign assistance threatens road and energy projects that diplomats and experts say align with U.S. priorities.

Events

3 w. ago Washington boosts climate accountability; governor signs Kennewick lawmaker's bill

Washington boosts climate accountability; governor signs Kennewick lawmaker's bill  Nonstop Local News

Politics

3 w. ago Alaska villages face soaring energy costs as GOP debate threatens clean energy tax credits

Alaska villages face soaring energy costs as GOP debate threatens clean energy tax credits  ehn.org

Economics

4 w. ago DOJ sues four blue states over 'unconstitutional' climate laws threatening US energy security

The DOJ is suing Hawaii, Michigan, New York and Vermont for pushing climate laws it says are unconstitutional and dangerous to America’s energy independence.

Politics