Belem, host of next year’s climate talks, is Amazonian city plagued with pollution and violence

BELEM, Brazil — For the last few years, climate scientists, environmentalists and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio…

New York judge rejects state efforts to shutter bitcoin mine over climate concerns

NEW YORK — A cryptocurrency plant in central New York can continue operating after a court…

Dutch appeals court overturns landmark climate ruling against Shell

THE HAGUE, Netherlands — A Dutch appeals court on Tuesday overturned a landmark ruling that ordered…

Carbon pollution from high flying rich in private jets soars

Carbon pollution from private jets has soared in the past five years, with most of those…

Trump likely to target climate measures that are making the most difference

WASHINGTON — The election of Donald Trump as president for a second time and the Republican…

London protesters demand water companies clean up sewage-tainted rivers

LONDON — Holding signs with slogans including “stop the plop” and “species not feces,” thousands of…

LA County sues Pepsi, Coca-Cola over plastic bottles

LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles County is taking on Pepsi and Coke for their role in…

Port of L.A. wins $400-million grant to electrify operations

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded the Port of Los Angeles more than $400 million…

More frozen waffles and pancakes recalled over possible listeria contamination

A recall of hundreds of frozen waffle products and other toaster foods sold in many U.S.…

Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a federal regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution…