Latest articles by Bobby Magill
Global Warming Is Fueling Arizona's Monstrous Monsoons
The Southwest's monsoons are becoming more intense, even as less rain falls on average.
Congress Targets Endangered Species Act
The Trump administration and Republicans have introduced at least 11 pieces of legislation that could weaken the Endangered Species Act or prevent some threatened wildlife from being protected.
The West's Largest Coal Plant May Close
The West's largest coal-fired power plant may close — a symbolic blow to coal as America's chief source of electricity.
Interior Nominee Zinke Doubles Down on Coal
Interior secretary nominee Ryan Zinke emphasized the Trump administration’s vow to recommit America to fossil fuels.
Rick Perry Tapped to Run Energy Agency He Vowed to Kill
President-elect Trump has tapped former Texas Gov. Rick Perry to run the U.S. Department of Energy.
Trump Chooses Climate Denier for Secretary of Interior
U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Secretary of Interior.
US Designates Electric Vehicle Charging Corridors
The federal government is designating 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along major U.S. highways.
Fastest Rise in CO2 Levels Seen in 2015
The annual CO2 growth rate rose more in 2015 than scientists have ever seen in a single year.
Study: California Methane Leak Largest in US History
A gas leak near Los Angeles was the largest methane release from a single source in U.S. history.
Solar Job Boom Continues As Prices Spur Demand
The solar power industry continued its hiring spree in 2015, growing 12 times faster than overall U.S. employment.
Obama Administration Rejects Keystone XL Pipeline
President Obama said Friday that the pipeline would not serve the national interest of the United States.
China Announces World’s Largest Cap and Trade Program
China announced the world's largest cap and trade program on Friday, in a step toward tackling climate change.
Firestorm Leaves ‘Mass Destruction’ in California
Drought-fueled wildfires over the weekend destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least one person.
Supreme Court Blocks EPA Rule on Mercury Emissions
The court ruled that the EPA did not properly account for the costs of reducing toxic emissions.
Climate Plan Will Transform How You Get Your Electricity
Four things to know about how the Clean Power Plan will change how you get electricity.
Intense Wildfire Season Expected in West
Forest Service anticipates spending up to $1.6 billion fighting a fire season that could be worse than normal.
Top 10 Cities That Will See More Storm Outages Revealed
New York City and its power grid is among the cities most sensitive to increasing hurricane intensity.
Trillions and Quadrillions: Numbers Tell U.S. Energy Story
New interactive map shows how energy production in U.S. has grown since 1993.
New Amazon Carbon Maps May Help Limit Deforestation
A new mapping technique could help researchers prevent deforestation in the Amazon.
EPA Aims To Slash Power Plant CO2 by 30 Percent
Obama aims to slash CO2 pollution from the electric power sector by 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
