Rural communities were promised millions in disaster funds. Trump is ending it Rural communities are scrambling after the Trump administration canceled billions in disaster grants. Many were counting on the funds for infrastructure fixes meant to withstand future disasters. Rebecca Hersher
Private eye accused of hacking American climate activists loses U.K. extradition fight The Justice Department has charged Amit Forlit with conspiracy to commit computer hacking, among other crimes. Michael Copley
Hawaii plans to increase hotel tax to help it cope with climate change A bill scheduled for House and Senate votes on Wednesday would add an additional 0.75% to the daily room rate tax starting Jan. 1. The Associated Press
White House dismisses authors of major climate report The Trump Administration dismissed all the scientists working on the next National Climate Assessment. The report is the most comprehensive source of information about climate change in the U.S. Rebecca Hersher
The U.S. takes a step toward allowing mining on the ocean floor, a fragile ecosystem President Trump signed an order Thursday aimed at making it easier for companies to mine the ocean floor. Scientists and environmental groups say it could harm a fragile ecosystem. Julia Simon
Trump funding cuts threaten the lives of plant libraries Plant libraries hold essential clues about climate change -- but with funding cuts aimed at research and education, their future is at stake. Kate Grumke
As LA rebuilds after wildfires, climate activists want people to go all-electric As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Eaton and Palisades fires, climate activists want to retire the gas utility pipelines and and hope to persuade people to rebuild homes as all-electric. Jeff Brady
As LA rebuilds after wildfires, climate activists want people to go all-electric As Los Angeles rebuilds from the Eaton and Palisades fires, climate activists want to retire the gas utility pipelines and and hope to persuade people to rebuild homes as all-electric. Jeff Brady
Seattle launches new actions to tame transport’s climate impact Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell announced measures Tuesday to cut the city’s stubborn carbon emissions, including more electric-vehicle charging stations and a program for e-cargo bike deliveries. John Ryan
Air pollution still plagues nearly half of Americans. That does a number on our health Despite improvements in air quality in past decades, 156 million Americans still breathe in too much soot or ozone, says the annual State of the Air report from the American Lung Association. Alejandra Borunda
