climate change

Monday, June 15, 2026

Controversy surrounding Saudi oil sponsor at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Soccer/ World Cup Controversy—   By Kathryn Carley, producer, Commonwealth News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Critics of FIFA World Cup sponsor Aramco say the Saudi-owned oil giant is using soccer to sportswash its image as one of the world’s largest climate polluters. Aramco signed an estimated $400 million, multiyear deal with FIFA, securing high-profile branding rights for […]
Friday, May 29, 2026

Experts warn climate change negatively impacts the mental health of many Americans

Heath/Climate Change Impact—   By Freda Ross, producer, Arkansas News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Deadly storms, heat waves, pollution, and other effects of climate change are affecting the mental health of Americans all over the country. Research from Canada’s Centre for Addiction and Mental Health showed symptoms can range from depression and anxiety to increases in violence and […]
Monday, April 22, 2024

On Earth Day, climate activists push for state bond measure

  By Suzanne Potter, producer, California News Service, a bureau of Public News Service.   Today, in honor of Earth Day, climate advocates are asking California lawmakers and Gov. Gavin Newsom to rally around a plan to put a $15 billion bond measure on the November ballot. If passed, the bond measure would fund a range of climate resiliency measures. Sam […]