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Paul Rudd calls climate change ‘the issue’ as new film premieres at New York Film Festival
PAUL RUDD calls climate change "the issue" of the moment: "The clock is certainly ticking quicker."
Supreme Court wades into climate change dispute between energy companies and states
Energy companies begged the Supreme Court on Monday to shut down states' attempts to hold them responsible for the impacts of climate change.
Thailand braces for more rain as death toll from recent flooding hits 31
Thai authorities on Monday warned of more rain and flash flooding as the death toll from floods across the country since mid-September rose to 31.
Now it’s Typhoon Nolo after Pacific hurricane crosses the international dateline
Nolo is no longer a hurricane. The powerful storm remains about as strong, but it changed names Sunday to a typhoon as it crossed the international dateline in the Pacific Ocean.
Montana wildlife officials cull 14 black bears after they lost fear of people, ate human food
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks responded to a property last month to capture and kill 14 black bears following a report of alleged supplemental feeding, which is illegal under state law.
What to know about the Kelvin wave raising the sea level along the West Coast
Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north, sparking concerns about beach erosion and flooding in areas already impacted by climate change and El Nino.
‘Historic victory’: Court blocks border wall plan in Big Bend, says Trump team cut corners
A federal judge has issued an emergency injunction blocking border wall construction in Big Bend National Park and surrounding areas in Texas, saying the government is cutting too many corners.
Trump nixes talk of a diesel-export ban after Europe taps stockpiles
President Trump has ruled out a ban on diesel exports, a move he floated to reduce domestic prices but which faced doubts about its effectiveness and fears it would backfire.
Radar anomalies at Turkish site may be Noah’s Ark, team says
A research group says new radar scans of a boat-shaped formation in eastern Turkey have detected underground anomalies it interprets as possible organized structures, supporting its theory that the remains of Noah's Ark are buried there.
G7 nations will release 100 million barrels of oil and diesel fuel after prices soar
The Group of Seven industrial nations said Friday that they plan to release 100 million barrels of oil and fuel products in the coming weeks, starting with "substantial" amounts of diesel after the fuel recently hit record-high prices in the United States.
Climate Lawfare: Experts say Supreme Court’s Suncor case may stop blue states regulating red states
Can one state govern another? The Washington Times' "Climate Lawfare" event, hosted by Alex Swoyer, brings together West Virginia Solicitor General Michael Williams, Article III Project's Josh Hammer and Alliance for Consumers' O.H. Skinner to preview the Supreme Court's Suncor case.
States and cities sue over Trump’s EPA eliminating rule that limits emissions from power plants
States and cities sued the Trump administration Thursday for repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas.
Supreme Court to weigh climate lawfare dispute Monday
The Supreme Court will kick off its new term Monday with a case testing the ability of states and localities to try to punish energy companies for the impacts of climate change.
Climate Lawfare: Senator says it wears down energy firms, but courts are pushing back
In a fireside chat, Sen. Kevin Cramer, North Dakota Republican, joins The Washington Times' Editor-at-Large Alex Swoyer to discuss the escalating legal battles over climate policy.
Jamaica struggles to recover a year after Hurricane Melissa hit as peak tourism season looms
Jamaica's once-flourishing tourism sector is struggling to regain its footing nearly a year after Hurricane Melissa slammed into the island as a Category 5 storm.
Hurricane Rachel strengthens to a Category 3 storm off Mexico’s Pacific coast
Another storm strengthened into a Category 2 cyclone off Mexico's Pacific coast on Thursday morning at the same time northern Mexico and parts of the southwest were reeling from flooding and damages from Hurricane Polo earlier this week.
Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects
Senators from both parties said Wednesday they have reached a deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays, as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy.
Study: Taylor Swift’s most devoted fans more likely to rationalize her jet emissions
STUDY: Young adults who strongly identify as Taylor Swift fans were more likely to make excuses for the singer's private-jet carbon emissions.
Hurricane Rachel forms in Pacific Ocean but poses no threat to land, forecasters say
Hurricane Rachel formed Wednesday in the Pacific Ocean but posed no threat to land, the National Hurricane Center said.
Senate committee leaders announce permitting overhaul deal to spur energy development
A bipartisan group of senators announced a deal on Wednesday to overhaul federal permitting laws and regulations to speed up development of crucial energy projects.