Stories by Mark K. Matthews

How the Democratic Frontrunners Want to Decarbonize U.S. Transportation

The Presidential candidates have varying plans to promote electric vehicles and public transportation

While the frontrunners all want to reduce carbon emissions, their proposed policies vary on issues like nuclear power

A few key differences emerged between the Presidential candidates’ approaches to combatting climate change

Democratic presidential candidates will appear individually to discuss their plans for how the U.S. should tackle climate change

Hopefuls for the Presidential nomination argued over the scope of U.S. efforts to curb global warming

Candidates argued over various policy proposals, such as a carbon tax and the Green New Deal

The brief mentions were not enough to satisfy environmentalists pushing for a climate-focused debate

The Defense Department recognizes the risks posed by climate change, but needs to do more to protect its facilities

Although the wall is aimed at stopping migrants, environmental rollbacks could encourage more migration

Travel and research by scientists with NASA, NOAA and the EPA is being impacted

The Supreme Court could hear cases related to the EPA’s climate obligations and other environmental issues

Worry over environmental damage is being pitted against public health concerns