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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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Plastics production falls in Europe, forcing plant closures

Europe’s plastic production is falling as high costs and regulations push companies to close facilities, leaving the industry unable to compete with cheaper global...

Trump’s choice of fracking CEO to lead Department of Energy widely criticized

Senate Republicans are preparing to confirm fracking executive Chris Wright as Energy secretary, a move criticized by Democrats for promoting fossil fuels over clean...

Leading experts push for reform in UN climate summits

Future United Nations climate conferences must prioritize action over negotiation and restrict fossil fuel influence, experts urge.Fiona Harvey, Dharna Noor, Damian Carrington and Ajit...

Cheaper lithium iron phosphate batteries are reshaping EV market

A new wave of lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries is gaining traction in the electric vehicle industry, offering cost, safety and sustainability advantages over...

Efficient fertilizer use is essential to slow climate change: United Nations report

Nitrous oxide emissions from fertilizer, a major driver of global warming and ozone layer destruction, must be reduced quickly to meet climate targets, a...

Electric vehicle batteries find second life powering rural businesses

A small tailoring cooperative in southern India uses refurbished EV batteries to overcome power cuts, showcasing a model for reducing clean energy waste.Sibi Arasu...

Expanding UN climate summits hinders progress, experts say

Annual climate talks have grown too large to effectively address global warming, with critics suggesting smaller, focused events could streamline decision-making.Bob Berwyn reports for...

Trump surprises oil industry with cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump's unexpected nominations for key energy-related cabinet roles have left industry executives and lawmakers scrambling to interpret his strategy.Ben Lefebvre and Josh...

Banks with climate pledges helped fund major fossil fuel expansion projects

BP’s massive gas drilling project in Azerbaijan and others like it have received nearly $1 trillion in funding from banks claiming net zero commitments.Josephine...