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Beleaguered EPA Must Take Charge of Greenhouse Gases, Supreme Court Rules
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University In a unanimous decision, the Supreme Court shot down a global warming lawsuit several states and environmental groups had...
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Worldwide Energy Shortages Triggered by Drought, Subsidies
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University As the summer heats up, energy shortages are striking around the world—including the oil-rich Middle East. Dubai, part of...
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Climate Change Resurfaces in President’s Second Inaugural Address
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University In his remarks at the 57th presidential inauguration, President Barack Obama discussed a topic Americans hadn’t heard much...
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Obama Could Unveil Climate Strategy with Clean Air Act Tie Soon
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University The Obama administration could soon make an announcement detailing plans to address climate change, even in the face of...
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Obama Shares Plan for Action on Climate Change
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University Editor’s Note: The Climate Post will take a break from circulation July 4 in observance of the Independence Day holiday. We...
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U.N. Agency Says Global Temperatures Hottest Since Meteorological Measurement...
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University The United Nations agency charged with understanding weather and climate released new findings indicating the world...
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McCarthy: Climate Change Is “Opportunity of a Lifetime”
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University In her first public speech, newly minted U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Gina McCarthy vowed to...
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Using the Clean Air Act to Regulate Carbon Emissions
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University In an attempt to address global changes in climate, the Obama administration set specific deadlines for the U.S....
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Despite Dominance of Syria Debate, Environmental Policies Make Headway
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University Disagreements over the Syrian chemical weapons crisis didn’t stop leaders from reaching a consensus to phase down production...
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Proposed Rules to Limit Power Plant Emissions Expected This Week
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University In a move initiated by the Obama administration to address global changes in climate, the U.S. Environmental Protection...
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Energy, Climate Programs Affected by Federal Government Shutdown
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University Washington braced for a prolonged shutdown, the first in 17 years, this week after members of Congress failed to pass a...
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Leadership Change in the White House
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University Heather Zichal, President Barack Obama’s top energy and climate adviser, announced plans this week to step down. Zichal has...
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Impacts Far Reaching as U.S. Marks Sandy Anniversary
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University A year ago this week, Superstorm Sandy made a lasting mark on the northeast United States. Many areas continue to recover...
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Clean Air Rules Face Scrutiny as World’s Largest Emitter Develops Climate Plan
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University Oral arguments were held Tuesday to determine the legality of a rule that regulates air pollution crossing state lines....
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EIA Releases Early Predictions from Annual Energy Outlook
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University Editor’s Note: In observance of the upcoming holidays, the Climate Post will not circulate the next two weeks. It will...
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Carbon Markets Show Glimmers of Recovery in 2014
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University A year after the launch of its cap-and-trade program, California formally linked its emissions trading scheme with...
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Obama Doesn’t Need Congress to Move Forward on Clean Energy
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University A week before President Barack Obama’s State of the Union address, a new report says Obama could advance key measures of his...
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Obama Promises Strong Action on Climate Change, Energy Independence in State...
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University In his 2014 State of the Union Address, President Barack Obama took just 5 minutes of the 65-minute speech to cover energy...
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Guidelines Issued for Diesel Fuel Used in Hydraulic Fracturing
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidelines on the use of diesel fuel in oil and gas hydraulic...
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Tougher Efficiency Standards Ordered for Large Trucks
The Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University President Barack Obama on Tuesday announced his administration will begin developing tougher fuel standards for the nation’s...
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