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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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The decline of Ireland’s marine gem calls for urgent action

Ireland’s first marine reserve, Lough Hyne, is suffering from pollution, mismanagement and overuse, threatening its once-thriving marine life and storied history as a research...

Tuvalu builds a virtual future as rising seas threaten its existence

Facing the reality of sea level rise, Tuvalu is creating a digital replica of its islands, preserving its land, culture and statehood in the...

Nations push for global treaty to limit plastic pollution

Global talks in South Korea aim to create the first treaty to curb plastic waste, but opposition from oil-producing nations and shifting U.S. leadership...

EPA moves to curb harmful emissions from power plants

The Environmental Protection Agency has proposed updated limits on nitrogen oxide emissions from natural gas power plants, aiming to reduce pollutants tied to respiratory...

UK farm protests ignite climate conspiracy theories

A farmers’ protest in Westminster over inheritance tax reforms has become a flashpoint for conspiracy theories targeting climate policies, driven by figures like Jeremy...

Arctic island succumbs to erosion as melting permafrost reshapes its landscape

Scientists studying Qikiqtaruk, a small island in Canada’s western Arctic, are witnessing the collapse of its ecosystem as thawing permafrost and rising seas cause...

Athletes warn climate change is reshaping sports

Athletes at a UN climate summit highlighted how rising global temperatures are altering sports, making conditions unsafe and widening socioeconomic disparities.Dorany Pineda and Michael...

McKinsey profits from fossil fuel clients while pledging climate progress

The prestigious consulting firm McKinsey & Company has advised major fossil fuel producers on sustaining and expanding operations, even as it publicly promotes its...

Senator Stabenow’s climate-focused farm bill faces uphill battle in Congress

Senator Debbie Stabenow introduced a farm bill emphasizing climate-smart agriculture and rural development, but partisan disagreements may block its passage.Frida Garza reports for Grist.In...

New Zealand faces protests over Indigenous rights and environmental governance

Thousands of New Zealanders, including Māori activists, marched against proposed legislation that could weaken Indigenous rights and environmental protections.Anita Hofschneider reports for Grist.In short:Tens...

Republicans push new bill targeting environmental nonprofits

Republicans in the House, with support from some Democrats, advanced a bill granting the executive branch wide authority to strip nonprofits of tax-exempt status,...

Indigenous leaders secure historic $375M deal to protect Northwest Territories land and water

A landmark agreement in the Northwest Territories will fund Indigenous-led conservation efforts on more than 380,000 square kilometers, blending traditional stewardship with innovative financial...