Energy and Environment: Storm waves moved this 620-ton boulder, scientists say — a stunning testament to the ocean’s power

California sues Trump administration over repeal of fracking rule While Yellowstone's staff was furloughed, a snowmobiler got way too close to Old Faithful

With Chris Mooney   Storm waves moved this 620-ton boulder, scientists say — a stunning testament to the ocean's power Research on Ireland's Aran Islands may offer some warnings about the future impact of climate change. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more » California sues Trump administration over repeal of fracking rule "The risks of fracking to our health and our environment are real," California Attorney General Xavier Becerra said Wednesday. By Dino Grandoni  •  Read more »   While Yellowstone's staff was furloughed, a snowmobiler got way too close to Old Faithful National parks are experiencing illegal activities since Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke directed his deputies to make public lands as accessible as possible during the partial shutdown. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT It's the big new idea for stopping climate change — but it has huge environmental problems of its own Scientists say burning plants for energy and capturing the carbon, at a large scale, could cross key "planetary boundaries." By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Zinke signs land-swap deal allowing road through Alaska's Izembek wilderness The road, connecting a small and remote village to a regional airport, will cut through a national refuge that has been protected for decades. By Juliet Eilperin  •  Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT Frustrated governors still waiting for offshore drilling meeting with Trump administration Governors of Atlantic and Pacific coast states are still waiting for a meeting like the one in which Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke told Florida Gov. Rick Scott his state was exempted from expanded offshore drilling. By Darryl Fears  •  Read more »   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, NASA and NOAA scientists report. By Chris Mooney  •  Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Speaking of Science newsletter The latest and greatest in science news, in your inbox twice a week. 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