Northern and central Greenland were warmer in the early 21st century compared to any period in at least the past 1,000 years, a new study found.
Why it matters: The new research offers the first conclusive evidence of human-induced long-term warming and increased meltwater runoff in the northern and central parts of Greenland, typically the coldest parts of the ice sheet.
Many mayors want to take forceful steps to combat climate change — like banning gas stoves or leaf blowers — but fear such moves would be political poison, a new poll shows.
They do favor less controversial steps, like replacing gas-guzzling city vehicles with electric alternatives and supporting solar power, according to the first findings from the 2022 Menino Survey of Mayors, a nationally representative survey of U.S. mayors.
President Biden made additional disaster assistance available to California Wednesday to help the state recover from the spate of recent atmospheric river storms, which the Los Angeles Times reports have killed at least 22 people.
Driving the news: On the eve of his California visit, Biden authorized an increase in federal funding for emergency protective measures due to the flooding, landslides, and mudslides that began Dec. 27 and were continuing in some places, the White House noted in announcing the declaration amendment on Wednesday night.
Columbia University named economist Nemat "Minouche" Shafik as its new president on Wednesday, becoming the latest college in recent months to appoint a woman as head of the institution.
Driving the news: Shafik, who has a yearslong record of work in public policy, will succeed Lee Bollinger as Columbia's 20th president, effective July 1. Her appointment follows similar moves by Harvard, Dartmouth, the University of Pennslyvania and George Washington University, all of which also recently named women as president.
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House Republicans' search for a bad Biden climate investment could blow up in their faces — because it may be about to hit firms in their own districts.
Why it matters: Republicans are scouring for a Solyndra-level energy money mishap with a national security lens, seeking to expose risks from funding firms tied to China — but some of the firms on their potential target list are bringing jobs and money to red districts.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres slammed fossil fuel companies, singling out ExxonMobil, in a grim table-setting speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos Wednesday morning.
Why it matters: Addressing the world's elite, Guterres elevated the findings of a study published last week in the journal Science, which showed that Exxon's own climate research accurately predicted the pace and severity of global warming. (Exxon disputed the findings.)
Fat Tire Ale, the iconic craft brew that inspired a generation of independent beer fans, is getting a new recipe and a new look meant to attract climate-conscious consumers.
Driving the news: Fat Tire maker New Belgium Brewing Co. introduced a new tagline and packaging Tuesday, reading "high quality, low impact" — a reference to the beer's zero-emissions production process.
Climate activist Greta Thunberg was detained by police at a protest Tuesday in western Germany, but released following an identity check, multiple outlets reported.
Driving the news: Thunberg alongside other activists has been protesting the planned demolition of coal mining town Lützerath to make way for a coal mine expansion.
