Energy and Environment: The planet just had its hottest 4 years in recorded history. Trump is dismantling efforts to fight climate change.

Yes, global warming will be bad. But these scientists say it won't reach the worst-case scenario. Jack Gerard to step down as head of powerful American Petroleum Institute

With Chris Mooney   The planet just had its hottest 4 years in recorded history. Trump is dismantling efforts to fight climate change. 2017 was among the planet's hottest years on record, government scientists report. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Yes, global warming will be bad. But these scientists say it won't reach the worst-case scenario. Climate change won't get as bad as we dread, a new study finds. But we're not going to get off easy, either. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Jack Gerard to step down as head of powerful American Petroleum Institute Jack Gerard plans to step down as executive chief of American Petroleum Institute, a powerful lobbying association. By Steven Mufson  •  Read more »   Nearly all members of National Park Service advisory panel resign in frustration Those leaving say Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke refused to meet with them or convene a board meeting since taking office. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT A warm-weather plague killed more than half of this endangered species in three weeks Warm, wet weather triggered the unprecedented die-off of imperiled saiga antelope, scientists say. And climate change may make such conditions even more likely. By Sarah Kaplan  •  Read more »   17 former wildlife officials urge Interior to rethink easing rules against killing birds Under the new interpretation, a company would be in violation of the law only when it is "engaged in an activity the object of which was to render an animal subject to human control." By Dino Grandoni and Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     The Health 202 Your daily guide to Washington's health-care debate. Sign Up  »         Share Energy and Environment:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Energy and Environment or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2018 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071