Global Warming Is Fueling Arizona's Monstrous Monsoons By Bobby Magill published August 4, 2017 The Southwest's monsoons are becoming more intense, even as less rain falls on average.
Congress Targets Endangered Species Act By Bobby Magill published March 6, 2017 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 By Bobby Magill published January 30, 2017 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 By Bobby Magill published January 18, 2017 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 By Bobby Magill published December 13, 2016 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 By Bobby Magill published December 11, 2016 U.S. Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump for Secretary of Interior.
US Designates Electric Vehicle Charging Corridors By Bobby Magill published November 3, 2016 The federal government is designating 48 electric vehicle charging corridors along major U.S. highways.
Fastest Rise in CO2 Levels Seen in 2015 By Bobby Magill published March 11, 2016 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 By Bobby Magill published February 25, 2016 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 By Bobby Magill published January 15, 2016 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 By Bobby Magill published November 6, 2015 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 By Bobby Magill published September 25, 2015 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 By Bobby Magill published September 14, 2015 Drought-fueled wildfires over the weekend destroyed hundreds of homes and killed at least one person.
Supreme Court Blocks EPA Rule on Mercury Emissions By Bobby Magill published June 29, 2015 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 By Bobby Magill published June 8, 2015 Four things to know about how the Clean Power Plan will change how you get electricity.
Intense Wildfire Season Expected in West By Bobby Magill published May 5, 2015 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 By Bobby Magill published December 17, 2014 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 By Bobby Magill published December 13, 2014 New interactive map shows how energy production in U.S. has grown since 1993.
New Amazon Carbon Maps May Help Limit Deforestation By Bobby Magill published November 11, 2014 A new mapping technique could help researchers prevent deforestation in the Amazon.
EPA Aims To Slash Power Plant CO2 by 30 Percent By Bobby Magill published June 3, 2014 Obama aims to slash CO2 pollution from the electric power sector by 30 percent below 2005 levels by 2030.
CO2 Monitoring Could Be 'Space-Based' in Future By Bobby Magill published May 30, 2014 Measuring CO2 emissions from coal-fired power plants and other sources could be entering the space age.
The Navajo Nation’s Shifting Sands of Climate Change By Bobby Magill published May 28, 2014 Few other places in the West exemplify the changes brought about by climate change more than the Navajo Nation.
