Energy and Environment: 2018 was the fourth warmest year on record -- and more evidence of a ‘new normal,’ scientist group reports

Civil penalties for polluters dropped dramatically in Trump's first two years, analysis shows; Analysis | The Energy 202: 'Year from hell' means more Americans are taking climate...

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2018 was the fourth warmest year on record -- and more evidence of a 'new normal,' scientist group reports The year was at least the fourth in a row a full degree Celsius, or 1.8 degrees Fahrenheit, warmer than the late 19th century. By Chris Mooney · Read more Civil penalties for polluters dropped dramatically in Trump's first two years, analysis shows Top official says the more EPA can bring companies into compliance with laws, "the fewer enforcement actions we need to take." By Juliet Eilperin and Brady Dennis · Read more   Analysis | The Energy 202: 'Year from hell' means more Americans are taking climate change personally, new polling shows Extreme weather events are impacting views of global warming By Dino Grandoni · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Analysis | The Energy 202: Another winter, another Trump call for 'good old fashioned Global Warming' The president used the cold snap to dismiss climate science. By Dino Grandoni · Read more   Dear Mr. President, that's not how global warming works President Trump might have been joking when he wished for relief from the cold, but scientists see nothing to laugh at. By Deanna Paul · Read more     ADVERTISEMENT   Pentagon report says bases face climate risks, but critics say it's short on details The 22 page report to Congress highlighted 53 out of 79 bases exposed to current flooding risk -- but the Defense Department has thousands of installations. By Brady Dennis, Chris Mooney and Missy Ryan · Read more   The National Weather Service is 'open,' but your forecast is worse because of the shutdown Weather models are not being launched or improved. By Angela Fritz · Read more   Recommended for you Get the To Your Health newsletter News to help you live a more healthful life, from the latest research to new health guidelines, delivered every Friday. Sign Up

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