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fromFast Company
1 hour ago

Western states are installing AI cameras to detect wildfires early

AI technology is enhancing wildfire detection, enabling quicker responses to prevent larger blazes.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 hour ago

The Guardian view on the green transition: politicians should speed it up and households too | Editorial

Energy policy discussions are crucial in shaping the UK's climate debate, especially with varying stances in Scotland and Wales.
#climate-change
fromNature
4 days ago
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Scientists take centre stage at 'alternative' climate talks to phase out fossil fuels

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fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate

57 countries gathered to discuss transitioning away from fossil fuels, marking a significant shift in climate change dialogue.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Point of no return': New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study finds

Immediate relocation of New Orleans is necessary due to imminent sea level rise and climate crisis threats.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

The climate crisis is making our hay fever worse and affecting our enjoyment of nature

Climate change is extending pollen seasons, worsening allergies and impacting people's connection to nature.
Environment
fromwww.nature.com
3 days ago

Scientists know how to phase out fossil fuels. These countries might be listening

More than 50 nations gathered in Colombia to launch a panel advising on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Environment
fromNature
4 days ago

Scientists take centre stage at 'alternative' climate talks to phase out fossil fuels

Over 50 nations gathered in Colombia to launch a panel advising on transitioning from fossil fuels to clean energy.
Environment
fromThe Nation
4 days ago

Santa Marta May Be a Game-Changing Moment for the Climate

57 countries gathered to discuss transitioning away from fossil fuels, marking a significant shift in climate change dialogue.
Environment
fromBig Think
5 hours ago

Data center cooling is becoming an energy crisis. Aerospace engineering can help us solve it.

Data centers are expanding rapidly due to AI demand, but inefficiencies lead to underutilization of existing power resources.
#fossil-fuels
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

A new climate club, minus the fossil fuel lobby

Countries are collaborating to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, addressing economic and social challenges in the process.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

First dots on the road map to exiting fossil fuels

Countries are collaborating to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, addressing complex economic and social challenges in the process.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Hope is contagious and science is king: 10 big lessons on ending the fossil fuel era

The Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference shifted focus from debate to actionable solutions for phasing out fossil fuels.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

First dots on the roadmap to exiting fossil fuels

Countries are collaborating to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy, addressing complex economic and social challenges in the process.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Historic breakthrough': Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout

Governments are urged to create national roadmaps to end fossil fuel production and use, following a significant climate meeting with nearly 60 countries.
Environment
fromEarth911
7 hours ago

Where Waste Comes From: Your Closet

Americans discard an average of 81 pounds of textiles annually, with only 14.7% being recovered for reuse.
#e-bikes
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fromKqed
3 days ago

Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes | KQED

Legal e-bikes are not a major safety issue; e-motorcycles pose a greater concern due to classification confusion in injury data.
Environment
fromKqed
3 days ago

Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes | KQED

Legal e-bikes are not a major safety issue; e-motorcycles pose a greater concern due to classification confusion in injury data.
Environment
fromKqed
3 days ago

Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes | KQED

Legal e-bikes are not a major safety issue; e-motorcycles pose a greater concern due to classification confusion in injury data.
Environment
fromKqed
3 days ago

Advocates Question Safety Concerns Surrounding E-Bikes | KQED

Legal e-bikes are not a major safety issue; e-motorcycles pose a greater concern due to classification confusion in injury data.
Environment
fromArs Technica
5 hours ago

Trump administration cites national security in stalling 165 wind farms

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to halt wind energy projects, citing national security concerns and targeting both private and public lands.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Living library': inside the marine biobanks racing to protect ocean species from extinction

Biobanks serve as insurance against species extinction and support research for restoring at-risk marine ecosystems.
Environment
fromTravel + Leisure
8 hours ago

One of California's Best Parks Is 50 Minutes From S.F.-With Few Crowds and One of the Prettiest Beaches in the State

Point Reyes National Seashore is a vast, biodiverse area near San Francisco, offering free access and minimal crowds for visitors.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Fixing methane mega-leaks could boost energy stock amid crisis, report says

Methane emissions from the energy sector in 2025 remain high, with abatement measures potentially unlocking significant gas supplies for international markets.
#critical-minerals
fromFast Company
1 day ago
Environment

How the race for critical minerals is creating 'sacrifice zones,' impacting the world's poorest people

fromFortune
5 days ago
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The AI boom is built on the backs of the world's poorest, most exploited people, UN researchers find | Fortune

Environment
fromFast Company
1 day ago

How the race for critical minerals is creating 'sacrifice zones,' impacting the world's poorest people

Critical mineral mining for technology harms communities with pollution and health issues, necessitating regulation to prevent worsening conditions for the world's poorest.
Environment
fromFortune
5 days ago

The AI boom is built on the backs of the world's poorest, most exploited people, UN researchers find | Fortune

Critical mineral mining for modern technologies harms communities with pollution and health issues, necessitating better regulation and management.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Critical minerals are oil of 21st century' as demand fuels poverty and pollution in poorer countries

Critical minerals are causing environmental and health crises in vulnerable communities despite their role in the green energy transition.
fromFortune
1 day ago

Can the 'blue economy' deliver on its promise? Investors are starting see the ocean as an asset worth protecting | Fortune

The term 'blue economy' has been circulated among environmental commentators for years, usually meaning whatever the speaker wants it to mean, from sustainable fisheries to offshore wind and deep-sea mining.
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fromMail Online
21 hours ago

Alarming map reveals 20 million Americans living near toxic sites

Over 20 million Americans live near toxic Superfund sites linked to serious health risks.
fromwww.npr.org
1 day ago

Why this tribe is buying up hundreds of acres of farmland and flooding it

"Before, it was a dairy operation, and now it's a big tidal marsh," Boyd says while looking out at the new 230-acre wetland. Tidal marshes are crucial nurseries for young Chinook salmon and a focal point for efforts to bring these fish back from the brink of extinction.
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fromLos Angeles Times
1 day ago

California braces for uncertainty as last shipment of Persian Gulf oil arrives in Long Beach

California faces potential oil shortages as Middle East conflict disrupts supply chains and local production declines.
fromArs Technica
2 days ago

Startup says sound waves can replace fire sprinklers; experts aren't so sure

The science of acoustic fire suppression, which has long been known and documented in scientific literature and the press, works by vibrating oxygen molecules away from a fuel source, depriving the fire of a critical component needed for combustion.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

California, Arizona and Nevada announce new water-saving plan for dwindling Colorado River

"We're putting forward additional measurable water contributions for the system. Without that, the system will continue to decline," said JB Hamby, the chairman of California's Colorado River Board.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

At least six dead in heavy rains in northeast Brazil, thousands displaced

At least six people have died in heavy rains in northeastern Brazil, with thousands more displaced, according to authorities. The deaths were reported in the Pernambuco and Paraiba states on Saturday, following two days of rain.
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fromSFGATE
3 days ago

AI data centers, already harmful, appear to be creating their own microclimates

AI data centers are creating significant heat islands, impacting local communities and environments, especially in already hot regions.
Environment
fromFast Company
3 days ago

Why this Louisiana military base spent $30 million to run on geothermal energy

Military leaders prioritize war readiness over climate change, yet initiatives for sustainability are being rebranded as resiliency.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Trump expands red snapper fishing as critics warn of overfishing

Trump's approval of state permits for red snapper fishing enhances access for anglers in southeastern coastal states.
fromJezebel
3 days ago

EPA Head Defends Slashing All That "Radical" Climate Research

Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse stated that Zeldin had executed the fossil fuel industry's agenda, while Rep. Rosa DeLauro described the proposal as a climate change denier's manifesto.
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fromKqed
2 days ago

Environmentalists Perplexed by Trump Administration's Decision on Offshore Wind Projects | KQED

Offshore wind power plans for the Central Coast continue with active leases despite federal opposition, while peach growers receive federal aid for tree removal.
fromTNW | Au
3 days ago

Australia bets $22.7B on renewables after Hormuz crisis exposes developed world's worst fuel vulnerability

Australia imports roughly 80 per cent of its refined fuel and holds the lowest fuel reserves of any member of the International Energy Agency, with only 36 days of petrol and 29 days of jet fuel. This situation was starkly highlighted when the Strait of Hormuz was closed, leading to a surge in Brent crude prices and exposing the existential nature of Australia's energy crisis.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

How LNG interests are seeking to disrupt global talks on decarbonising shipping

About a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) passed through the strait of Hormuz, a strip of sea less than 30 miles wide at its narrowest point, before it was in effect closed by the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which sent the price of oil soaring and left an estimated 20,000 seafarers on 2,000 vessels stranded.
Environment
fromArchitectural Digest
3 years ago

These Festive Garden Lighting Ideas Keep the Party Going All Night Long

"Using warmer lights and minimizing blue light emissions can help reduce the impact of your light pollution, as blue light brightens the night sky more than any other color of light."
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fromWIRED
4 days ago

The Summer the American Water Crisis Turned Real

Two major water crises in the US are exacerbated by climate change and industrial overuse, impacting the Colorado River and Texas.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

The World Has a Decarbonization Scoreboard. Here's What It Says.

Only six out of 52 climate targets are on track to reach net zero by 2050, with 46 targets failing or marked as Code Red.
Environment
fromThe New Yorker
3 days ago

The Unmaking of the E.P.A.

The E.P.A. is crucial for addressing environmental issues, yet its leadership has undermined its effectiveness in combating climate change.
Environment
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

Nukes and AI require 1.4 million gallons of water a day at New Mexico lab - High Country News

Los Alamos National Laboratory's expansion will require 504 million gallons of water annually, impacting local water resources significantly.
#wildfires
fromFortune
4 days ago
Environment

Record heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America's problem to survive | Fortune

Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

Record heat, zero rain, millions of acres lost: Experts warn wildfires are now America's problem to survive | Fortune

Georgia is experiencing an unprecedented wildfire season, with early fires consuming over 54,000 acres and more than 100 homes.
Environment
fromAxios
6 days ago

Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn

Much of the U.S. faces severe drought conditions, leading to increased wildfire risks and record acres burned this year.
#offshore-wind
Environment
fromFortune
3 days ago

Wind energy executive says company must 'adapt' as Trump offers $2 billion to kill offshore wind projects | Fortune

Renewable energy projects in the U.S. face significant setbacks as the Trump administration pays companies to abandon offshore wind ventures in favor of fossil fuels.
Environment
fromTheregister
6 days ago

US pays wind developers to quit, back fossil fuel projects

The Trump administration is incentivizing offshore wind developers to abandon projects in favor of fossil fuel investments amid rising energy prices.
Environment
fromFortune
3 days ago

Wind energy executive says company must 'adapt' as Trump offers $2 billion to kill offshore wind projects | Fortune

Renewable energy projects in the U.S. face significant setbacks as the Trump administration pays companies to abandon offshore wind ventures in favor of fossil fuels.
Environment
fromTheregister
6 days ago

US pays wind developers to quit, back fossil fuel projects

The Trump administration is incentivizing offshore wind developers to abandon projects in favor of fossil fuel investments amid rising energy prices.
#lithium
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fromFortune
4 days ago

China dominates the world's lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years' worth in its own backyard | Fortune

Lithium found in Appalachia could replace 328 years of U.S. imports, enhancing national mineral security amid rising global demand.
Environment
fromFortune
4 days ago

China dominates the world's lithium supply. The U.S. just found 328 years' worth in its own backyard | Fortune

Lithium found in Appalachia could replace 328 years of U.S. imports, enhancing national mineral security amid rising global demand.
Environment
fromLos Angeles Times
4 days ago

One of the World Cup's biggest sponsors is Big Oil

FIFA's partnership with Saudi Aramco undermines its sustainability claims amid the largest-ever World Cup preparations in North America.
Environment
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Ann Arbor is rolling out city-owned solar and batteries at homes. It can help lower electric bills

Ann Arbor's new program installs solar panels and batteries for residents, potentially saving them hundreds on electric bills annually.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
4 days ago

Met Eireann cancels Status Yellow rain warning for two counties, as wet Bank Holiday weekend forecast

Heavy rain warning for Cork and Waterford was canceled due to updated forecasts indicating lighter rainfall than previously expected.
Environment
fromBusiness Matters
5 days ago

LED Power Supply Suppliers: What to Look for Before Buying

Choosing a reliable LED power supply supplier is crucial for ensuring system compatibility, efficiency, and long-term performance in lighting projects.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Protecting lions and people: the biologist dedicated to tackling human-wildlife conflict

Conservation efforts must address human-wildlife conflict to protect dwindling lion populations in Zimbabwe.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
4 days ago

Ecuador starts fracking in Amazon rainforest

Ecuador has initiated fracking in the Amazon rainforest, marking a significant step in its oil production efforts.
#sustainability
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago
Environment

Understanding whole life carbon assessments and why they matter for buildings - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Whole life carbon assessments measure carbon emissions throughout a building's life cycle, aiding sustainable decision-making in construction and property industries.
fromEarth911
1 week ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to Hollywood

Big-budget movies significantly contribute to CO₂ emissions, prompting the need for sustainable practices in film and TV production.
Environment
fromEarth911
5 days ago

A Stylish Investment: Making Fashion Sustainable

Fashion industry faces increasing regulation due to its significant environmental impact and waste generation.
Environment
fromCornell Chronicle
6 days ago

Cornell Atkinson announces $1.24M in joint EDF grants | Cornell Chronicle

Cornell Atkinson Center and EDF fund $1.24 million for 12 collaborative sustainability projects addressing ocean ecosystems, air quality, and battery recycling.
Environment
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
6 days ago

Understanding whole life carbon assessments and why they matter for buildings - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Whole life carbon assessments measure carbon emissions throughout a building's life cycle, aiding sustainable decision-making in construction and property industries.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Zena Harris Brings a Green Spark to Hollywood

Big-budget movies significantly contribute to CO₂ emissions, prompting the need for sustainable practices in film and TV production.
Environment
fromTruthout
4 days ago

CA Soon May Have Over 300 Data Centers. Locals Worry About Water Supply Threats.

A proposed 330-megawatt data center in Imperial Valley raises local concerns over water usage and environmental impact.
Environment
fromEntrepreneur
5 days ago

Water Isn't Just a Line Item - It's Your Quietest Energy Deal

Water is now a macroeconomic variable, with the water-energy nexus impacting efficiency and economic consequences in industrial operations.
Environment
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Have electric heat? Here's how much you could save with heat pumps

Switching from electric resistance heat to heat pumps can save homeowners significant money and reduce CO2 emissions.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

Could this conference be a 'turning point' for the world's use of fossil fuels?

Colombia is transitioning away from fossil fuels, co-hosting a conference with the Netherlands to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
Environment
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

Encouraging': Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year

Brazil's policies under President Lula da Silva have significantly reduced deforestation rates, but challenges remain due to climate change and ongoing forest loss.
Environment
fromIrish Independent
5 days ago

Nature Restoration plan to be voluntary for farmers and prioritised on public land - report

The report emphasizes the need for dedicated funding and voluntary private land participation in nature restoration efforts.
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
5 days ago

How the city with the most to lose in the Colorado River crisis is trying to adapt

Cave Creek, Arizona faces severe water supply challenges due to the Colorado River crisis and proposed federal cutbacks.
fromFortune
5 days ago

Islamic finance's principles 'align naturally with ESG and sustainability,' says Maybank's first-ever chief sustainability officer | Fortune

"Islamic finance and sustainable finance are both values-based systems. Islamic finance emphasizes social justice, welfare, and the avoidance of harm, and these three principles align naturally with ESG and sustainability."
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 days ago

Peter Raven, 89, Dies; Botanist Warned of the Perils of Climate Change

As we destroy the environment, we are destroying ourselves, he told an audience at the United Nations Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, held to address global environmental issues. We are part of the web of life, and what we do to the web, we do to ourselves.
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fromMedium
5 days ago

What is AI really costing the planet?

AI interactions consume significant energy, raising environmental concerns due to the electricity used by data centers.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

The 2026 World Cup Will Be the Most Polluting Ever

The 2026 World Cup is projected to generate nine million tons of CO2 equivalent, nearly double previous tournaments' emissions.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Trump's attempt to crush clean energy progress not going to plan, experts say

Renewable energy generation in the US has surpassed fossil fuels for the first time, despite Trump's administration's efforts to hinder clean energy progress.
Environment
fromNature
6 days ago

Why both trees and technology are important in the race to mitigate carbon emissions

Two new standards will guide corporate climate action, focusing on carbon removal methods for offsetting emissions.
Environment
fromKqed
6 days ago

The View Inside California's Last Nuclear Power Plant | KQED

Diablo Canyon Power Plant's operations may extend to 2045 amid safety concerns and environmental impacts.
fromwww.dw.com
6 days ago

Canada's Arctic noise is no party for narwhals

"You're always taught to be extra, extra quiet and careful because they're so sensitive. This is our means of staying healthy and connected to the land and our culture."
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas

The Trump administration blocked two US wind energy projects, redirecting funds to oil and gas while promoting energy security and affordability.
Environment
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Trump administration is paying more companies to abandon offshore wind projects

The Trump Administration has secured agreements with energy companies to abandon offshore wind projects in favor of oil and gas investments.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump administration blocks US wind energy projects in switch to oil and gas

The Trump administration blocked two US wind energy projects, redirecting funds to oil and gas while promoting energy security and affordability.
Environment
fromEngadget
6 days ago

Trump administration is paying more companies to abandon offshore wind projects

The Trump Administration has secured agreements with energy companies to abandon offshore wind projects in favor of oil and gas investments.
fromBusiness Matters
6 days ago

Most Commercial Energy Audits Miss the Real Losses

Energy audits are good at counting electricity, not behavior. They rarely capture how power behaves under stress, missing critical factors like voltage changes and harmonic distortion.
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fromsfist.com
5 days ago

Thousands of Those Jelly-Like 'By-the-Wind Sailors' Just Washed Up on Baker and Ocean Beach

Mass beachings of Velella, or by-the-wind sailors, occur in NorCal due to onshore winds, particularly after storms.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Lebanon accuses Israel of committing ecocide' in country since 2023

Israel's military actions in Lebanon have caused significant ecological damage, leading to accusations of ecocide by the environment minister.
#el-nino
fromArs Technica
1 week ago
Environment

Next El Nino could be tipping point for a hotter climate

A strong El Niño could push global temperatures past the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold, leading to irreversible climate impacts.
fromMail Online
1 week ago
Environment

SUPER El Nino could push UK temperatures to record highs this summer

A significant 'super El Niño' is expected, potentially leading to record-breaking temperatures in Britain this summer.
Environment
fromArs Technica
1 week ago

Next El Nino could be tipping point for a hotter climate

A strong El Niño could push global temperatures past the 1.5 degrees Celsius threshold, leading to irreversible climate impacts.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week ago

SUPER El Nino could push UK temperatures to record highs this summer

A significant 'super El Niño' is expected, potentially leading to record-breaking temperatures in Britain this summer.
Environment
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago

Opinion | Why Is Your Electric Bill Going Up? Blame the Broken Grid.

America's electrical grid is outdated and requires urgent upgrades to meet growing demands and prevent rising costs and unreliability.
Environment
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

An Ingenious New Strategy for Blocking ICE Detention Warehouses Depends on a Minuscule Snail

The legal battle over an ICE detention center in Maryland centers on the protection of endangered species, particularly the Appalachian springsnail.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Clean energy switch must not be excuse to plunder Indigenous lands, say leaders

The energy transition should not exploit Indigenous territories, emphasizing the need for sustainable practices in renewable technology development.
Environment
fromEarth911
1 week ago

The Price Tag on a Ton of Carbon: What It Is, Why It Keeps Changing, and What It Means for Your Future

The social cost of carbon estimates the long-term economic impact of carbon emissions, costing society about $25,000 for one long-haul flight annually over a decade.
Environment
fromComputerWeekly.com
1 week ago

DSIT gets sums badly wrong on AI datacentre carbon footprint | Computer Weekly

Projected carbon emissions from datacentres have been revised upwards significantly, indicating a major miscalculation in earlier estimates.
Environment
fromWIRED
1 week ago

The Iran War Is Impacting the Environment in Unseen Ways

War significantly damages the environment through emissions, oil spills, and toxic fallout, impacting ecosystems long after conflicts end.
fromTechCrunch
1 week ago

Data center demand drives 66% surge in natural gas power plant costs | TechCrunch

The cost to build a new combined cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plant has risen from less than $1,500 per kilowatt of generating capacity in 2023 to $2,157 last year, according to a new report from BloombergNEF.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Weather tracker: Torrential rain in southern China leads to flooding fears

Widespread heavy rain is expected in southern China, with potential flooding and high temperatures affecting parts of India and Nigeria.
fromHigh Country News
1 week ago

As Roadless Rule rollback looms, grassroots hearings take root - High Country News

Joel Jackson described the Tongass as 'the most beautiful cathedral you will ever walk into,' emphasizing its importance to the Kake community and their ancestral ties to the land.
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fromFast Company
1 week ago

Microsoft hit pause on carbon removal purchases. Now what?

Microsoft's potential pause on carbon removal purchases has significant implications for the carbon removal industry.
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