Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer To Apocalypse Because Of Climate Change, Atomic Scientists Warn
The symbolic Doomsday Clock was set to three minutes to midnight Thursday as scientists grow increasingly concerned about the dangers of climate change.
US Senate Passes Amendment Declaring Climate Change Is 'Real And Is Not A Hoax'
Senators voted 98-1 Wednesday to pass an amendment declaring climate change to be real, yet Republicans remained conflicted about the cause.
US-India Climate Change Talks Could Pave Way For Billions In Clean Energy Investments But Not Carbon Emissions Goals
President Obama's India visit next week will focus more on renewable energy than on slowing coal and oil consumption.
States Get $48M Boost From Bloomberg Charity To Help Meet Obama Climate Change Agenda
The former NYC mayor's initiative will support states trying to slash power plant emissions and expand renewable energy.
Keystone XL Pipeline Battle Begins In Senate As Dems Push Trio Of Amendments To GOP-Backed Bill
The debate in Congress comes as Nebraska landowners launch a new legal challenge against the pipeline's proposed route in the state.
BP Oil Spill: British Energy Giant Faces $14B In Clean Water Act Penalties Over 2010 Gulf Of Mexico Oil Spill
The latest phase in the company's Clean Water Act case will determine how many billions of dollars BP should pay in penalties.
Oil Price Decline Prompts S&P To Downgrade Eight US Oil And Gas Companies
The ratings agency this week lowered the credit ratings of eight oil and gas companies as crude oil prices plunge past $50 a barrel.
Falling Gas Prices Put Pressure On Congress To Hike Federal Fuel Tax
As U.S. gasoline prices slip below $2 a gallon at many pumps, pressure is increasing on Congress to raise federal taxes on gasoline and diesel.
Pope Francis Says Humans Are Mostly To Blame For Climate Change During Asia Tour
His comments Thursday were the clearest yet on climate change, an issue that continues to divide conservative and liberal Catholics and Protestants.
Obama Climate Change Plan To Cut Methane Emissions From Oil And Gas Industry Lacks Regulatory Muscle, Enviros Say
The White House initiatives unveiled this week to rein in dangerous methane emissions don't go far enough, critics say.
Pressure Mounts On India To Tackle Greenhouse Gas Emissions Ahead Of 2015 Climate Change Talks In Paris
The U.N. secretary-general's comments come as international pressure mounts on India to reduce its rising greenhouse gas emissions.
US Manufacturers Are Bracing For Impact Of Oil Price Plunge As Energy Companies Scale Back Crude Production
Oil suppliers, local banks and construction firms are all feeling the pinch as declining crude oil prices force U.S. drillers to curb output.
Oil Prices To Trade Around $40 In First Quarter 2015 As Crude Oil Glut Continues To Grow: Goldman Sachs
The bank's analysts said the lower prices could force U.S. shale producers to scale back their output in the second half of 2015.
Optimistic People Have The Happiest Hearts Too, Study Finds
Researchers said the evidence suggests people's psychological well-being has a powerful impact on cardiovascular health.
European Bank Officials Signal Debate Over Upcoming Decision On Government Bond Purchases
Over the weekend, European Central Bank members debated "quantitative easing" in the EU.
JeSuisCharlie Protesters Across The Globe Show Support For Massive Paris Rally
In dozens of cities around the world, tens of thousands of people on Sunday declared, "I am Charlie."
Moscow, Idaho, Shooting Spree Gunman Had Five Weapons And A Laptop In His Car, Police Say
The 29-year-old shooter, John Lee, killed three people this weekend and critically wounded a fourth.
As Mexico's Sugary Drink Tax Turns 1 Year Old, US Health Proponents Hope It Can Sway American Voters
Proponents say taxing sugary drinks can help fight obesity and diabetes, but U.S. voters have rejected such measures.
China Leads 16% Jump In Global Clean Energy Investments; Solar, Wind Sectors Grow
Last year's gains reversed three years of steady declines in the clean energy sector, a Bloomberg New Energy Finance analysis found.
Obama Housing Recovery Plan Is Meager Step Toward Post-Recession Recovery, Economists Say
The White House plan to lower premiums on federally issued mortgages will boost homeownership but doesn't do enough to reinvigorate the market.
US Economy Strong Enough To Weather Global Turmoil Despite Falling US Treasury Bond Yields
Economists' positive outlook Wednesday counters growing concerns of bond investors, who fear turmoil in overseas markets could reach U.S. shores.
America's Offshore Wind Energy Ambitions Take A Hit After Massachusetts Utilities Ditch Cape Cod Proposal
The $2.5 billion proposed wind farm in Nantucket Sound was the largest contender in the race to build the first U.S. offshore wind farm.
Keystone XL Fight Revs Up In Congress, But A Veto Seems Inevitable -- And Sustainable
Republicans push pipeline bills to import Canadian crude oil amid rising domestic oil output and falling gasoline prices.
California Continues Leading The Nation On Climate Change Policy With 50% Renewable Energy Proposal
Gov. Brown said California "must show the way" on climate change policies and inspire other U.S. states to act on emissions.
Oil Prices Drop, But Could Buffer Markets From Sudden Disruptions, Price Spikes Near Term
Oil prices slipped to 5½-year lows Monday amid reports of rising production in Iraq, Russia and other major crude-exporting nations.
Larry Summers Says Falling Oil Prices Make An 'Overwhelming' Case For A US Tax On Carbon Emissions
The former U.S. Treasury secretary said the climate change policy would keep Americans from guzzling more cheap fuel as prices hit five-year lows.
Ghost-Like Sea Creature Breaks Record For Deepest Fish In The Ocean
Scientists spotted the eel-like creature during a recent expedition to the Pacific Ocean's Mariana Trench, the deepest spot on the planet.
Bill De Blasio: New York City Is "In Mourning" Over 2 Assassinated Police Officers
Speaking after two officers were shot execution-style in Brooklyn, the mayor said, "Every New Yorker should feel they too were attacked."
Critics Of Al Sharpton Seize On Killings Of Two NYPD Officers, Point Fingers At The Reverend
Detractors blamed the civil-rights leader for inciting an anti-policy mentality, while he denounced the shootings and offered condolences.
Super Saturday 2014: Holiday Shoppers Come Out In Droves To Scoop Up Seasonal Discounts
Retail analysts say the last Saturday before Christmas could trump "Black Friday" as the biggest retail-generating day of 2014.
