Why it matters: Aviation is a rapidly growing source of greenhouse emissions, including carbon dioxide, and has not been subjected to federal regulations under the Clean Air Act or other statutes.
Why it matters: The EPA now believes, based on newly available science, that certain types of these chemicals are more dangerous than previously thought.
General Motors' VC arm is the lead investor on a $10 million Series A funding round for Wind Catching Systems, a Norwegian startup looking to commercialize next-wave floating offshore wind designs.
Why it matters: It's GM Ventures' first funding for a renewable power startup and a move that the auto giant calls complementary to its widening rollout of electric cars.
President Biden will warn CEOs of the nation's largest oil companies on Wednesday that he's considering invoking emergency powers to boost U.S. refinery output, according to a letter obtained by Axios.
Why it matters: Biden's direct engagement with the oil giants is part of an ongoing White House effort to tame fuel prices despite limited options — and cast oil companies as responsible for consumers' higher bills.
"Immediate action" is needed to avoid a water supply crisis next year because of the Colorado River's depleted reservoirs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation's chief, Camille Calimlim Touton.
What's happening: Superintendent Cam Sholly said about a dozen campers were still in the backcountry of the park that straddles three states, but the park has contacted them and while they were ready to leave by helicopter this hadn't been needed yet, WBAL-TV reports.
Half of Yellowstone Park cannot support visitation due to the recent catastrophic flooding and will remain closed for the foreseeable future, Yellowstone superintendent Cam Sholly told reporters Tuesday.
Why it matters: Yellowstone experienced massive flooding this week brought on by rainfall and snowpack just ahead of its busy summer season.
Extreme weather events, likely worsened by climate change, slammed the U.S. on Monday and will continue through this week.
The big picture: A rare June atmospheric river event that made landfall in the Pacific Northwest over the weekend has led to some of the worst flash flooding on record in Yellowstone National Park.
Yellowstone National Park officials said Tuesday they are still assessing damage to the park after massive flooding knocked out roads and washed away bridges Monday, AP reports.
Driving the news: Yellowstone National Park experienced record flooding, rockslides and hazardous conditions Monday, prompting evacuation orders for nearby residents and efforts to rescue stranded visitors. The park will be closed until at least Wednesday.
Jupiter Intelligence, one of the largest independent sellers of climate risk information, announced a new strategic partnership on Tuesday with Boston Consulting Group to help its corporate ESG practice and clients, the company first told Axios.
Why it matters: Jupiter, which has offices in Silicon Valley, Boulder, Colorado, and New York City, is pursuing an aggressive partnerships strategy to distinguish itself in a crowded field.
Wildfires driven by a record-setting heat wave and sustained dry, windy conditions triggered mandatory evacuations in Arizona and Southern California on Monday.
Yellowstone National Park is seeking to help residents in the area after the park's entrances were closed Monday due to flooding, rockslides and hazardous conditions, the National Park Service said.
The latest: Officials issued evacuation orders for everywhere upriver of Livingston in the northern part of the park, including Paradise Valley as some visitors remained stranded.
