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 warns.Sharon Udasin reports for The Hill.In short:Water scarcity from climate change may reduce hydropower output by up to 23% by 2050, while electricity demand could rise 2% annually.Western states might need up to $150 billion...

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...

Atlantic circulation collapse? New clues on the fate of a crucial conveyor belt » Yale Climate Connections

Among the many reasons why we ought to cut climate-warming greenhouse gas emissions as quickly and sharply as possible, the weakening of a system...

Interior To Auction 400,000 Acres In ANWR To Meet Federal Leasing Requirement

The Department of the Interior said it would hold an oil and gas auction for 400,000 acres in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge (ANWR)...

How to donate to a climate action organization » Yale Climate Connections

As climate change intensifies, more people are eager to help – but the maze of charitable giving can be overwhelming.  With so many nonprofits tackling this global challenge, how do you choose where to direct your support? Should you focus on renewable energy or community resilience? Large-scale advocacy groups or grassroots organizations making tangible local impacts? There are no one-size-fits-all answers,...

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