Hurricane Erin explodes in strength to a potentially catastrophic Category 5 storm in the Caribbean

Lisa Bucci, Hurricane Specialist, works near screens showing Tropical Storm Erin as they continue to track its progress on August 13, 2025 at the National Hurricane Center in Miami, Florida. Joe Raedle | Getty Images Hurricane Erin exploded in strength to a Category 5 storm in the Caribbean on Saturday, rapidly powering up from a…

Orsted plunges 26% as it plans $9.4 billion rights issue after ‘adverse’ turn in U.S. market

Burbo Bank, Liverpool Bay, England, viewed from the sea turbines on Burbo wind farm off the U.K. coast. Ucg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images Orsted shares crashed more than 25% on Monday morning, after the wind farm developer said it plans a 60 billion Danish kroner ($9.4 billion) rights issue, following a “material…

Europe’s record-breaking heat waves are driving spikes in demand for air conditioning

Heat waves and longer summers are driving seasonal spikes in demand for cooling units, highlighting the need for efficient technologies and adequate power supply to keep Europe cool. This year is set to bring another record hot summer, with temperatures reaching as high as 39 degrees Celsius in Paris. The increase in heat, as well…

EPA moves to repeal landmark finding that greenhouse gases pose public health threat

Despite decades of evidence about the dangers of climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency announced Tuesday that it wants to repeal its landmark 2009 finding that greenhouse gases pose a public threat. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter explains the implications of the move. [title_words_as_hashtags

Trump’s aluminum tariffs may be sparking a green recycling boom — unintentionally

Key Points President Donald Trump’s tariffs on aluminum imports are spurring growth in recycling as consumers try to avoid additional costs from duties. Recycling the metal consumes just 5% of the energy it takes to produce the same amount of primary aluminum through a smelter, making it more environmentally friendly. The strong dynamic could change…

EPA shutters its scientific research arm, with hundreds of scientists expected to be impacted

The Environmental Protection Agency announced Friday afternoon that it is eliminating its scientific division, known as the Office of Research and Development. The move to shutter the ORD comes one day after the agency said it was undergoing a reorganization involving several other EPA divisions.  ORD conducts critical research to “safeguard human health and ecosystems…

‘YOLO’-buying EVs: As $7,500 tax credit ends, consumers may rush to cash in. Here’s how to get a good deal

Halfpoint Images | Moment | Getty Images President Donald Trump‘s signature on his so-called big beautiful bill was a death blow for tax credits that lowered the cost of electric vehicles. Those tax credits — worth up to $7,500 and $4,000 for purchases of new and used EVs, respectively — won’t be available after Sept….

Deadly storms slam Northeast and South Texas, forcing July 4 cancellations and power outages

Traffic is seen on Interstate 35 on July 03, 2025 in Austin, Texas. Brandon Bell | Getty Images News | Getty Images Heavy overnight thunderstorms in the Northeast and South Texas left several people dead and caused widespread damage ahead of the Fourth of July weekend, authorities said. Officials with the City of Plainfield, New…

An Energy Star inside U.S. homes is under attack from Trump, with the cost to homeowners uncertain

Donald Trump, as both a citizen and president, has railed against modern dishwashers, washing machines, light bulbs, showerheads and toilets, claiming that onerous government regulations render them less effective and more expensive. Since returning to the White House in January, he’s turned his ire into an edict. On April 9, Trump issued an executive order…