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Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

2024 poised to shatter global heat records, says EU climate agency

This year is almost certain to surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded, pushing global temperatures above critical thresholds.Al Jazeera reports.In short:The Copernicus...

Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

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Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

Polluted megacities are warming slower due to aerosol

While global warming accelerates, highly polluted megacities like Mumbai are experiencing slower warming rates due to sunlight-reflecting aerosol particles.Lylla Younes reports for Grist.In short:Researchers...

2024 poised to shatter global heat records, says EU climate agency

This year is almost certain to surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded, pushing global temperatures above critical thresholds.Al Jazeera reports.In short:The Copernicus...

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Supreme Court railway case could redefine environmental impact reviews

A Supreme Court case over a proposed Utah railway may alter how federal agencies assess environmental impacts, potentially affecting projects nationwide.Wyatt Myskow reports for...

Polluted megacities are warming slower due to aerosol

While global warming accelerates, highly polluted megacities like Mumbai are experiencing slower warming rates due to sunlight-reflecting aerosol particles.Lylla Younes reports for Grist.In short:Researchers...

2024 poised to shatter global heat records, says EU climate agency

This year is almost certain to surpass 2023 as the hottest year ever recorded, pushing global temperatures above critical thresholds.Al Jazeera reports.In short:The Copernicus...

Nations push for climate accountability in International Court of Justice hearings

Small island states are urging the International Court of Justice to hold major polluters accountable for failing to meet climate goals and worsening the...

Earth’s lands face increasing drought linked to human activity

Three-quarters of the world’s land has become significantly drier due to human-driven global warming, according to a U.N. report released during desertification talks in...

Billionaire-backed efforts reshape federal regulation landscape

A decades-long campaign led by Charles Koch's network culminated in a Supreme Court decision that dismantled a key legal precedent, curbing the regulatory power...

Gender equity could reshape climate talks more effectively than tech solutions

Calls for more gender equity and feminist values in COP climate talks are growing as experts argue tech-driven solutions alone aren’t solving the climate...

Farmers in California hope Trump will secure more water for crops

California farmers are optimistic that a new Trump administration will increase water allocations, easing long-standing restrictions that have limited supplies for agricultural use.Amy Taxin...

Biden administration rushes to finalize clean energy loans before January

The Biden administration is pushing to finalize billions in clean energy loans before Donald Trump potentially halts the program after taking office.Brad Plumer reports...

Lahaina’s wildfire survivors struggle with rising poverty and housing costs

More than a year after Maui’s devastating wildfire, survivors face growing poverty, unemployment and skyrocketing housing costs.Claire Wang reports for The Guardian.In short:The poverty...

Trump administration pushes to revive Arctic refuge drilling

Donald Trump’s return to the White House could restart oil drilling efforts in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, but companies face challenges from regulations,...

Democrats push for streamlined disaster aid for renters

Renters facing climate disasters often struggle to get federal housing aid, prompting Senate Democrats to propose reforms to simplify the process.Marianne Lavelle reports for...