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2 Weeks of Iran War Released More Carbon Emissions Than 84 Countries in 1 Year
The damage and destruction of buildings was the top contributor, new research finds, with at least 20,000 units in Iran…
Trump’s Smart Wall is Hurting the Environment and the Habitats of Endangered Species
Trump’s $46.5 billion Smart Wall expansion is bulldozing through national parks, endangered habitat, and Big Bend — with zero environmental…
Trump Deal for a $33B Gas-Fired Power Plant in Ohio Faces Hurdles
The government’s surprise announcement of a gas-fired power plant in Ohio lacked key details, leading some to doubt whether the…
Scientists Say the California Heat Wave Would Be ‘Virtually Impossible’ Without Climate Change
A historic March California heat wave is shattering temperature records across the state and the Southwest, with scientists confirming it…
Watch: Meet the Tiny Toad That Stopped a Dam
Meet the tiny toad living in Southern Brazil that protects its only home. As an endangered species with only 1,000…
BBC Under Fire For Airing MAGA Climate Science Denial
A former Trump official was allowed to peddle climate science denial myths on the Today program.
Climate Change Denialism: How to Nod While Internally Screaming 101
Climate change denialism ranges from outright rejection of science to creative excuse-making. Here’s a guide to the myths, the characters,…
Climate Change and Politics: Why Polarization Keeps Blocking the Legislation We Desperately Need
Political polarization is the biggest obstacle to meaningful climate legislation in the United States. This explainer breaks down the connection…
The Dark Side of Ditching Clean Energy: Why a fossil fuel future is a step backwards
President Joe Biden was able to push us forward towards clean energy and away from fossil fuels. President Trump reversed…
The Iran War Has Created the Worst Energy Crisis in History — And It’s Exposing Everything Wrong With Our Fossil Fuel Dependence
The Iran war has shut down the Strait of Hormuz, pushed oil past $100 a barrel, and created what the…
Trump Wants to weaken Ocean Speed Limit That Protects Endangered Whales
NOAA wants to replace a longstanding ocean speed limit with technology scientists say is unproven.
Kilauea’s 43rd Eruption Sends 1,300-Foot Lava Fountains into the Sky, Forces Highway Closures and Evacuations
Kilauea volcano’s 43rd eruption episode sent twin lava fountains over 1,300 feet high, forcing Highway 11 closures, park evacuations, and…
