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He Helped Write the Clean Air Act. He Fears for Its Future.
A Climate Act Reappraised
Thomas Jorling’s eyes wander to the photographs on his office walls, relics of a life spent crafting legislation that once seemed destined to save …
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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles
A Tipping Point for Gulf Ecosystems
The Gulf of Mexico’s majestic waters, teeming with life, are about to be put to the ultimate test. As the Trump administration’s …
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Clean Energy Companies Are Trying to Survive the Trump Era
Turbulent Skies Ahead
A dark storm cloud hangs over the offices of CleanSpark, a leading renewable energy company based in California. The once-thriving firm, known for its …
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Summit Sold Its Midwest Pipeline as a Carbon Solution. Now, It’ll Be Used for Fossil Fuels.
A Pipeline’s True Intentions Revealed
As the Iowa sun sets over the rolling hills of the Midwest, a story of climate ambition and fossil fuel politics unfolds, threatening …
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Japan and the U.S. Agree to Team Up on Seabed Mining
A New Frontier in the Deep
Deep beneath the waves of the Pacific Ocean, a long-simmering debate over the future of seabed mining has taken a dramatic turn. In a surprise move, …
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Trump’s ‘God Squad’ Will Weigh Gulf Oil Drilling Against the Survival of Endangered Whales and Turtles
America’s ‘God Squad’ to Tip Scales in Favor of Fossil Fuels Over Endangered Species
As the sun sets over the Gulf of Mexico, hundreds of endangered sea turtles …
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Winter Sea Ice in the Arctic Ties a Record Low
A Fading Barrier
In the frozen vastness of the Arctic, a silent sentinel is crumbling, its icy grip weakening with each passing winter. For the second consecutive year, the extent …
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Iowa’s Cancer Crisis Linked to Pesticides, PFAS, Fertilizer and Radon, Report Says
A Silent Killer in the Heartland
Cancer rates in Iowa are soaring, with rural communities bearing the brunt of the devastating trend. New research from the Harkin Institute for …
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Kate Marvel, Prominent Climate Scientist, Resigns From NASA
A Scientist’s Exit: The Consequences of Climate Change Policy
Kate Marvel, one of the most prominent climate scientists in the world, has resigned from her position at NASA, …
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Australia urged to swap diesel for electric buses as fuel costs soar
Australia’s Electric Bus Divide: A Tale of Two Fuel Crises
As the sun rises over the bustling streets of Sydney, the hum of diesel engines fills the air, powering more than …