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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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Northeast braces for growing wildfire and drought risks

An unusually dry fall and rising global temperatures are increasing the threat of wildfires and droughts in the Northeast, prompting calls for long-term readiness.Hilary...

Is ypur cityresilient in the face of rising climate risks?

As climate disasters worsen, resilience — a community's ability to recover from adversity — plays a growing role in determining where people live and...

Rising insurance costs linked to climate change spark mortgage troubles

Homeowners facing surging insurance premiums due to worsening natural disasters are increasingly at risk of mortgage delinquency, according to new research.Mario Alejandro Ariza reports...

Biden accelerates clean energy loans before Trump takes office

The Biden administration is rushing to finalize $25 billion in clean energy loans through the Department of Energy before President-elect Donald Trump, who opposes...

Coalition announces bold climate targets, leaves U.S. behind

The European Union and 11 nations, excluding the U.S., pledged to establish stringent greenhouse gas reduction goals by 2035, with Canada and Mexico leading...

Court finds Virginia governor’s bid to abandon greenhouse gas reduction coalition illegal

A Virginia judge ruled Gov. Glenn Youngkin lacked authority to remove the state from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, a key program to cut...

Lawmakers seek year-end action on radiation compensation bill

A bipartisan push to revive a lapsed compensation program for nuclear radiation victims faces hurdles despite a pared-down cost and widespread advocacy.Andres Picon reports...

Tight deadline for Biden administration’s final push on offshore drilling cleanup

The Biden administration plans to propose a rule in January to ensure offshore oil operators can afford environmental cleanup costs, potentially reshaping the offshore...

The Lancet Countdown Report: Convert Risks to Action

Image by: The Lancet The last week of October, the Lancet Countdown released their 2024 global report on health and climate. As the effects of...

A race to secure Colorado River deal before Trump’s term begins

The Biden administration is pushing for a consensus among seven Western states to protect the Colorado River’s water supply before President-elect Donald Trump takes...

Antarctica’s latest geoengineering proposal could spark international conflict

As climate change accelerates Antarctic ice melt, a proposal to create an underwater “curtain” to block warm water from glaciers is raising concerns—not just...

Biden’s appliance efficiency rules likely to persist despite Trump’s climate plans

President-elect Donald Trump may find it difficult to undo energy efficiency standards set by Joe Biden, which aim to cut greenhouse emissions and reduce...