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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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Workers push for heat safety laws in New Jersey

New Jersey legislators are advancing a bill to protect workers from rising temperatures by requiring heat-related safety measures, though key exemptions remain for farms...

Americans weigh family planning as political and climate fears grow

Some U.S. families are reconsidering having children due to concerns over reproductive rights, healthcare access and climate change following the 2024 presidential election.Carter Sherman...

Oil and gas profits could fund global climate efforts, study suggests

A new study argues that taxing excess oil and gas profits could provide billions of dollars in climate financing, easing the financial burden on...

Wildfire smoke linked to an increased risk for dementia

A recent study published in JAMA Neurology found that long-term exposure to the fine particulate matter in wildfire smoke is associated with a higher...

Federal funding injects $50M into Great Salt Lake recovery

The Great Salt Lake just scored $50 million from the Inflation Reduction Act, marking the largest-ever federal investment to help restore the struggling ecosystem...

Arctic ice melt allows killer whales to establish new habitats

Killer whales are settling in the Arctic Ocean as melting ice opens previously inaccessible waters, raising concerns about ecosystem shifts and impacts on Indigenous...

GOP agenda may alter tax incentives for clean energy

A second Trump administration might curtail tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, threatening clean energy investments and job growth in the U.S.Jeff St....

Land misuse causes rapid global degradation, threatening sustainability

Land degradation is consuming 1 million square kilometers annually, compromising the planet's ability to sustain ecosystems, food supplies and climate stability, a new report...

Greenland’s peregrine falcons are a story of resilience in a changing Arctic

A population of peregrine falcons in Greenland has inspired decades of conservation efforts, showcasing their adaptability and the global need for environmental action.Caroline Van...

California targets ExxonMobil over plastic pollution

California’s lawsuit against ExxonMobil alleges decades of deceptive practices regarding the recyclability of plastics and highlights the role of fossil fuel companies in rising...

Faith leaders rally against climate setbacks under new Trump administration

Religious leaders from diverse faiths are preparing to resist anticipated environmental rollbacks under President-elect Donald Trump, drawing on their spiritual beliefs to promote climate...

Louisiana debates carbon capture technology

Proposed direct air capture projects in Louisiana promise to combat climate change but face criticism over costs, safety and effectiveness.Pam Radtke reports for Floodlight.In...