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Republicans using arcane oversight rule to permanently dismantle public land protections
Republican lawmakers are wielding an old law to quietly upend how the country manages public land.
Taxpayers to pay billions in new fossil fuel subsidies thanks to Big Fugly Bill
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new fossil fuel subsidies to the oil…
California’s first solar-covered canal is now fully online
The 1.6-megawatt pilot solar canal system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach…
Can Bipartisan Support in Congress Save NOAA From White House Cuts?
Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather…
They gobble Earth’s resources. What if we put AI data centers in space instead?
AI data centers in space: A sci-fi idea is gaining supporters. These facilities are expected to consume up to 12…
Tree-cutting pace surges despite Seattle tree protection ordinance
Mayor Harrell promised the tree protection law would get Seattle “back on track,” but new street-tree planting data raises doubts.
Deforestation Threatens Public Health. Securing Indigenous Land Rights Can Help, Researchers Find
A new peer-reviewed study examined the impact Indigenous territories have on human health in two categories of diseases, finding that…
Frequent extreme weather events means more disaster recovery scams
As extreme weather becomes more frequent, so too have post-disaster contractor scams like excessive billing and shoddy repairs.
Bill amending Clean Water Act could mean dirtier water—Especially in Iowa
Residents fear the change to the Clean Water Act would worsen the state’s already poor water quality, while reducing red…
The Whimbrel and the Wind Turbines: Capable of Coexistence?
The Nature Conservancy and the College of William and Mary are researching potential conflicts with the Whimbrel Dominion Energy’s offshore…
Green burials: When I go, I’m going Green
If you’re committed to living a green lifestyle, why stop when you die? Green burials are an option.
How Drones and AI are Changing the Way We Fight Wildfires
As the threat of wildfires intensifies, modern technology is playing an increasingly large role in both research and management. But…
