Biden will order a study of old-growth forests in an Earth Day executive action
America's oldest trees store vast amounts of carbon. Counting them is the first step to preserving them, says the Biden administration.
Environment
Winston-Salem prepares first solar panel project for city-owned buildings
The City of Winston-Salem is investing in solar power to help meet future clean energy goals. The first project is slated for one of its main downtown facilities.
In an effort to make schools greener, the White House is offering billions of dollars
From solar panels to electric buses — the Biden Administration wants to make it easier for schools to tap more than $5.5 billion for climate-friendly upgrades.
How young people are taking action against climate change
Xiye Bastida was raised in the highlands of Mexico with an understanding that she had to thank the Earth for everything it provided. Now, she's dedicated her entire life to the issue of protecting it.
More than 137 million Americans live in areas with poor air quality, report finds
The rising number of fires hamper decades of environmental efforts, and over 40% of Americans — more than 137 million people — live in places with poor air quality, a new report says.
New bill would benefit North Carolina's plant biodiversity
A new house bill in Washington may bring millions of dollars to North Carolina to protect the state's biodiversity.
To fight climate change, and now Russia, too, Zurich turns off natural gas
Zurich, Switzerland, is shutting down the gas supply to some neighborhoods. Originally aimed at fighting climate change and saving money, it's also a step to cut gas imports from Russia.
Biden administration restores environmental reviews for major infrastructure projects
The move restores regulations guiding environmental reviews of big projects such as highways and pipelines that were scaled back by the Trump administration in a bid to fast-track the projects.
Green infrastructure helps cities with climate change. So why isn't there more of it?
The U.S. is making the largest investment in history in the country's water system. In the rush to spend, some worry green projects will be overlooked.