Energy and Environment: Countries made only modest climate-change promises in Paris. They’re falling short anyway.

Tennessee Tech withdraws industry-funded study used to back controversial EPA truck rule; Interior Secretary Zinke asked for confidential energy data. So two scientists left.

With Chris Mooney   Volker Hartmann / Getty Images Countries made only modest climate-change promises in Paris. They're falling short anyway. Many nations aren't living up to their promises in the 2015 accord, and the consequences could be "catastrophic." By Brady Dennis and Chris Mooney  •  Read more » Tennessee Tech withdraws industry-funded study used to back controversial EPA truck rule "Knowledgeable experts within the University have questioned the methodology and accuracy of the report," the university's president wrote. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   Interior Secretary Zinke asked for confidential energy data. So two scientists left. Zinke had demanded that the researchers provide his office with confidential data on the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska, before it was released to the general public. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT The next five years will shape sea level rise for the next 300, study says For every five-year delay in strong action on climate change, the ocean could rise an additional eight inches by the year 2300, researchers concluded. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Under fire for travel expenses, Pruitt cancels trip to Israel The Environmental Protection Agency chief has faced criticism over the past week for the cost of his domestic and international travel. By Juliet Eilperin and Ruth Eglash  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Public confrontations prompted Pruitt to switch to first-class travel, EPA says A particular incident in May involved "threatening" and "vulgar" language, the agency said Thursday in justifying Pruitt's costly travel. By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis  •  Read more »   In a surprising study, scientists say everyday chemicals now rival cars as a source of air pollution Many kinds of consumer and industrial products are increasingly dominant sources of key emissions. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get The Energy 202 newsletter Your daily guide to the energy and environment 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