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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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A decade-old marine heat wave offered a chilling preview of ocean changes to come

Ten years after a marine heat wave decimated ecosystems off California’s coast, researchers warn that such events, exacerbated by climate change, are becoming the...

Midwest’s hydrogen plans spark debate over clean energy standards

The Midwest Hydrogen Hub has received $22.2 million in federal funding to advance clean hydrogen production, but critics argue its reliance on fossil fuels...

Leaked documents expose plastic industry’s covert PR campaign

The plastics industry has deployed influencers, misleading messaging and covert tactics to push back against environmental criticism while nations negotiate a global treaty to...

Trump taps North Dakota’s Burgum for dual energy and Interior roles

Doug Burgum, nominated as Interior secretary and "energy czar," is set to influence U.S. energy policy and public land management under President-elect Donald Trump.Heather...

Maine accuses oil companies of misleading the public on climate impact

Maine has sued major oil companies, alleging they concealed the environmental risks of fossil fuels for decades, contributing to climate change and the state's...

Labour government reconsiders green policies as growth pressures mount

The U.K.'s Labour government is weighing adjustments to electric vehicle sales targets and other environmental goals as it prioritizes economic growth and political stability.Charlie...

Climate impacts on water could raise clean energy costs in the US West

Plans to decarbonize electricity grids in the U.S. West by 2050 face significant cost increases due to climate-driven impacts on water resources, a study...

The toll of burnout on climate workers and the call for sustainability

Climate activists, scientists and frontline workers face heightened burnout due to the relentless demands of addressing environmental crises, experts say.Nina Dietz reports for Inside...

How to cool the climate conversation without the culture wars

Polarized politics over energy-efficient appliances and clean technology hinder meaningful climate solutions, but some experts suggest depoliticized dialogue can bridge divides.Kate Yoder reports for...

Congress grapples with political hurdles in disaster aid negotiations

Lawmakers are struggling to pass disaster relief funding as partisan disagreements over additional allocations to education and environmental programs stall progress.Rachel Frazin and Aris...

CEO’s political alliances shape natural gas future but may raise costs for consumers

EQT CEO Toby Rice has become a leading advocate for expanding U.S. natural gas exports, leveraging political connections and corporate lobbying to push for...

Plastic treaty talks falter as nations clash over production limits

Global negotiations in South Korea aimed at curbing plastic pollution ended in deadlock as more than 170 countries failed to agree on whether to...