climate change News Updates

Business

Trucks a Key Part of Obama Administration’s Climate-Change Goals

The Obama administration is adding crucial elements to its campaign against climate change this month with proposals to limit carbon emissions from trucks and aircraft, two of the heaviest fuel users.

June 10, 2015
Business

DOT Urges Transport Network Improvements to Counter Growing Effects of Climate Change

Making transportation infrastructure and systems more resilient to the symptoms of climate change is an increasingly significant aspect of planning at the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a new report.

November 17, 2014
Business

DOT Must Grapple With Effects of Climate Change on Infrastructure, Report Says

Making transportation infrastructure more resilient to the symptoms of climate change is an increasingly significant aspect of planning at the U.S. Department of Transportation, according to a new DOT report.

November 5, 2014
Business

Climate Changes Present Challenges For Freight Transport, Scientists Say

Colorado transportation officials say they are considering hiring a fluvial geomorphologist — an engineer who studies changing stream flows — to help them redesign roads, bridges and culverts.

January 6, 2014