United States Politics and Government Apr 20, 2026 Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course. Trump and Iran Face Off in Iran War Negotiations As the United States and Iran make a second attempt at a deal, their negotiating styles are on a collision course. See more
Gardens and Gardening Apr 20, 2026 Northeast Swings From 90 Degrees to Freezing Cold in Just a Few Days Central Park and other spots around the region set record-high temperatures last week. Freeze watches were in place on Monday. What’s going on? Northeast Swings From 90 Degrees to Freezing Cold in Just a Few Days Central Park and other spots around the region set record-high temperatures last week. Freeze watches were in place on Monday. What’s going on? Share
Global Warming Apr 20, 2026 Suspect in Hacking of Climate Activists Is Extradited to New York Prosecutors say Amit Forlit ran a global hacking operation on behalf of a Washington lobbying group that aimed to thwart environmental lawsuits against oil c... Suspect in Hacking of Climate Activists Is Extradited to New York Prosecutors say Amit Forlit ran a global hacking operation on behalf of a Washington lobbying group that aimed to thwart environmental lawsuits against oil c... Share
US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Apr 20, 2026 How Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz Would Undercut International Law Both the U.S. and Iran are now talking about imposing fees on ships using the vital passageway. That could fray a treaty that ended centuries of lawlessness... How Tolls in the Strait of Hormuz Would Undercut International Law Both the U.S. and Iran are now talking about imposing fees on ships using the vital passageway. That could fray a treaty that ended centuries of lawlessness... Share
Electric and Hybrid Vehicles Apr 20, 2026 Why Electric Trucks Haven’t Taken Off in the U.S. The vast majority of commercial trucks in the U.S. run on diesel, but that may be changing as fuel prices rise and Tesla ramps up production. Why Electric Trucks Haven’t Taken Off in the U.S. The vast majority of commercial trucks in the U.S. run on diesel, but that may be changing as fuel prices rise and Tesla ramps up production. Share
Snow and Snowstorms Apr 20, 2026 Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Summer Drought A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead. Heat Wipes Out Western Snowpack, Raising Fears of Summer Drought A record-mild winter and blistering spring heat will mean higher risks of water shortages and wildfires in the months ahead. Share
Arizona Apr 20, 2026 Clean Energy Team Wins Salt River Project Election in Arizona Proponents of renewable power will control the Phoenix area utility’s policymaking for the first time after they won an unusually contentious race that drew... Clean Energy Team Wins Salt River Project Election in Arizona Proponents of renewable power will control the Phoenix area utility’s policymaking for the first time after they won an unusually contentious race that drew... Share
Penguins Apr 20, 2026 I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered” Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers. I.U.C.N. Red List Moves Emperor Penguins to “Endangered” Populations are declining as climate change causes the sea ice the birds need for survival to retreat, according to researchers. Share
Volkswagen AG Apr 20, 2026 Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models. Volkswagen to End E.V. Production at Tennessee Plant The German carmaker is the latest to scale back plans for electric vehicles in favor of gasoline models. Share
Global Warming Apr 20, 2026 Climate Denial Comes to Washington A conference of climate change deniers, a warning about the world’s largest penguin species, record low snowpack in the West, plus more climate news. Climate Denial Comes to Washington A conference of climate change deniers, a warning about the world’s largest penguin species, record low snowpack in the West, plus more climate news. Share
Norway Apr 20, 2026 Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue? The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy. Europe Is Desperate for More Energy. Can Norway Come to the Rescue? The war in Iran has once again exposed Europe’s energy vulnerability. A friendly source at home would seem to be ideal. But it’s not that easy. Share
Global Warming Apr 20, 2026 Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.” Bessent Questions the Cause of Climate Change and Its Economic Toll The Treasury secretary said it is “difficult to deconstruct” the reasons for global warming, which he described as a belief of the “elite.” Share
Global Warming Apr 20, 2026 The Treasury Secretary vs. Climate Science In comments on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the scientific consensus on the causes of climate change. The Treasury Secretary vs. Climate Science In comments on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the scientific consensus on the causes of climate change. Share
