Editorial
The Climate Adaptation Gap Is Larger Than Anyone Is Admitting
Mitigation — cutting emissions — dominates climate policy coverage. Adaptation — preparing for the c…
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Mining made this US tribal area a toxic wasteland. This Indigenous nation brought it back to life
The Quapaw Nation is the only US Native community to carry out a cleanup of one of the country’s worst sites of environmental contamination They call this land the Laue. In the late 1800s, part of these 200 acres of gras…
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Editorial
Climate Migration Has Already Begun
The great displacement isn't a future scenario — it's happening now, quietly and without the dramati…
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Nuclear Energy's Unlikely Second Act
After decades of decline, nuclear power is experiencing a genuine policy and investment reversal. Th…
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Editorial
Carbon Removal: The Reality Behind the $1 Trillion Promise
Governments and corporations have committed to buying carbon removal at scale. The technology to del…
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New York City Rebuilds a Waterfront Park to Hold Back Rising Seas
Discussion on r/environment: New York City Rebuilds a Waterfront Park to Hold Back Rising Seas
Stop fighting over climate law and start making progress | It may take more time to hit some of the targets set by New York State’s landmark climate law. But retreat from the existential threat of global warming is not an option.
Discussion on r/climate: Stop fighting over climate law and start making progress | It may take more…
Carbon pricing and inequality: Understanding the distributional costs of climate policy
Discussion on r/climate: Carbon pricing and inequality: Understanding the distributional costs of cl…
Errors discovered in hundreds of sea level studies have changed coastal hazard maps around the world
Discussion on r/environment: Errors discovered in hundreds of sea level studies have changed coastal…
Warsaw has cut harmful air particulates by almost half since 2010, finds new study
Discussion on r/climate: Warsaw has cut harmful air particulates by almost half since 2010, finds ne…
Even Low-Risk Homes Are Caught Up in California’s Climate Insurance Crisis
Discussion on r/climate: Even Low-Risk Homes Are Caught Up in California’s Climate Insurance Crisis
Climate & Environment
Total Mess at Elon Musk’s xAI, “Not Built Right” and “Being Rebuilt” — While Polluting Enormously
Everything is wonderful and perfect and industry leading at Elon Musk companies … until it is not. We’ve seen it time and time again at Tesla, where…
Colorado’s accidental climatologist taps 52 years of daily winter weather reports to confirm a troubling trend | From his remote cabin in the once snowier hinterlands above Gothic, billy barr tracks decades of warming, snow-starved winters
Discussion on r/climate: Colorado’s accidental climatologist taps 52 years of daily winter weather r…
Manila’s Trash-Choked River Holds Key to Fight Against Ocean Plastics
Discussion on r/environment: Manila’s Trash-Choked River Holds Key to Fight Against Ocean Plastics
Species slowdown: Is nature’s ability to self-repair stalling?
When scientists recently analyzed hundreds of studies of ecosystems, they were surprised to see a ma…
Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ice sheet
Discussion on r/climate: Scientists discover giant swirling plumes hidden deep inside Greenland’s ic…
Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farming regions where agriculture is most intensive
Discussion on r/environment: Bird losses are accelerating across North America, particularly in farm…
Vineyard Wind puts final blade on long coming project. Along with Revolution Wind, the nation’s two largest offshore wind projects are generating power off the New England coast.
Discussion on r/climate: Vineyard Wind puts final blade on long coming project. Along with Revolutio…
Climate & Environment
Research using the ND-GAIN Index analyzed 191 countries to assess climate vulnerability and readiness. It found nations best prepared for climate change include Norway, New Zealand, Sweden, Finland, Denmark, Australia, UK, USA, Germany, and Iceland, due to strong governance and resources.
Discussion on r/environment: Research using the ND-GAIN Index analyzed 191 countries to assess climate vulnerability and readiness. It found nations
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Nation’s First Critical Minerals Mine Nears Approval in Biodiversity Hotspot
PATAGONIA,  Ariz.—The U.S. Forest Service on March 5 announced it plans to soon approve the nation’s first critical minerals mine, South32’s Hermosa projec…
EnergyT1
A New Mexico Religious Pilgrimage Rode a Global Wave Hoping for Ripple Effects for the Environment
Oil and gas wells might seem unusual sites for religious pilgrims, but on January 12, three faith-motivated environmentalists set out on a 328-mile trek from Ca…
Climate & EnvironmentT1
Is the FBI Investigating Climate Activists?
An FBI agent arrived at the door of a former member of Extinction Rebellion NYC last month, saying she had questions about the environmental advocacy group.…
Energy
Trump’s Offshore Wind Nightmare Has Become Reality
The US offshore wind industry is still alive and kicking with multiple gigawatts' worth of clean electricity heading for the nation's grid. The post Trump’…
Climate & Environment
Why Is The Tesla Semi Still In Pilot Program Stage?
Tesla revealed its Semi (semi truck) nearly a decade ago. Many of us hoped for and expected a quick move to market and rapid scaling up. However, the process ha…
Climate & Environment
The 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave triggered "cascading" ecological disasters, killing 92% of mussels and 56% of sea ducks. While 75% of species suffered, some heat-resistant plants flourished, showing how extreme events reshape ecosystems in complex, unpredictable ways.
Discussion on r/environment: The 2021 Pacific Northwest heatwave triggered "cascading" ecological disasters, killing 92% of mussels and 56% of sea du
Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay them
Discussion on r/environment: Easy-to-use solar panels are coming, but utilities are trying to delay …
Vers un pari "Zéro Déchet" en Haïti : carnet d’activités du ministre de l'Environnement Valéry Fils-Aimé
Discussion on r/environment: Vers un pari "Zéro Déchet" en Haïti : carnet d’activités du ministre de…
Experts warn of ‘dramatic development’ as all but two Austrian glaciers retreat
Discussion on r/environment: Experts warn of ‘dramatic development’ as all but two Austrian glaciers…
Climate & Environment
El Niño Coming; Forecasters suggesting a 1 in 3 chance of a “Super El Niño”
Discussion on r/climate: El Niño Coming; Forecasters suggesting a 1 in 3 chance of a “Super El Niño”
Cracks appear in Runit Dome amid sea level rise in Marshall Islands
Discussion on r/environment: Cracks appear in Runit Dome amid sea level rise in Marshall Islands
Climate & Environment
Lucid Investor Day Report: “We Are Building for the Future”
During its March 12 investor day in New York, Lucid Group announced a sweeping financial and product strategy that signals a departure from its status as a nich…
Energy
Vingroup Shielding Filipino Motorists from Historic Fuel Price Hikes with Campaign
Following what the Department of Energy (DOE) has described as the highest fuel price jump in the country’s history, with pump prices rising by as much as P24 (…
Energy
Zoox Coming to Dallas & Phoenix, Partnering with Uber in Las Vegas & Los Angeles
Zoox sort of feels like “The Little Engine That Could.” For years, Waymo and Tesla have gotten almost all of the attention in the US for their robot…
Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Potomac is back in operation
Discussion on r/environment: Ruptured pipe that leaked millions of gallons of raw waste into the Pot…
Trump Administration Approves Ultra-Deepwater Oil Drilling Plan | The $5 billion project in the Gulf of Mexico is expected to help produce up to 10 billion barrels of oil by the end of this decade. Critics say it could endanger people and marine life.
Discussion on r/climate: Trump Administration Approves Ultra-Deepwater Oil Drilling Plan | The $5 bi…
Climate & Environment
Fish are shrinking and dying at higher rates as they adapt to record-high ocean temperatures. A new study warns that this "biological retreat" will slash global fish yields by up to 30% under high-emission scenarios, triggering irreversible changes in marine food webs.
Discussion on r/environment: Fish are shrinking and dying at higher rates as they adapt to record-high ocean temperatures. A new study warns that thi
Iran’s black rain could expose millions to toxic chemicals after massive oil fires darkened skies over Tehran. Health experts say rainfall can pull soot, petroleum residues and carcinogenic particles from smoke plumes. Doctors warn of respiratory illness and cancer risk.
Discussion on r/climate: Iran’s black rain could expose millions to toxic chemicals after massive oi…
Climate & Environment
Dominion Energy Falls Into The “Dispatchable” Trap Over Data Center Power
The debate over who should pay to power data centers is taking center stage all across America, from Virginia to Montana. The post Dominion Energy Falls Into Th…
Phillips 66 polluted L.A.'s water. Trump won't prosecute
Discussion on r/climate: Phillips 66 polluted L.A.'s water. Trump won't prosecute
Energy
The Epstein War Breathes New Life Into EU Green Hydrogen Schemes
A unique new green hydrogen electrolyser system that is purpose-built to run on off-grid solar power will be showcased in Spain, eventually contributing to the …
Toxic Pollution From Iran War Will Spread and Last for Decades | Exploding fuel infrastructure and missiles have released contaminants that put the health of millions of people at risk.
Discussion on r/environment: Toxic Pollution From Iran War Will Spread and Last for Decades | Explod…
China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables | Beijing’s decades-long push to reduce its dependence on foreign oil with huge investments in clean energy sources like electric vehicles is now paying off.
Discussion on r/climate: China’s Edge in an Oil Shock: Electric Cars and Renewables | Beijing’s deca…
Mining rush for critical minerals threatens Amazon land reform settlements
A survey of mining records found dozens of requests for copper, manganese, and nickel targeting land…
In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Discussion on r/environment: In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and …
India has skipped the spring season yet again as unusually early summers take hold, with heatwaves arriving as early as the first half of February. Adding to the distress is a record rainfall deficiency. February 2026 saw an 81% deficiency, recording just 4.2 mm of rain
Discussion on r/environment: India has skipped the spring season yet again as unusually early summer…
Climate & EnvironmentT1
Habitat Loss Is Eroding Tribal Sovereignty
Spanning seven U.S. states and one Canadian province, the Columbia River Basin was once the largest salmon-producing river system in the world. Yet, with four o…
Law & PolicyT1
The Latest Front in the Battle Over Climate Lawsuits: Bills Wiping Out Liability
Republican lawmakers in multiple states and Congress are advancing proposals to shield polluters from climate accountability and prevent any type of liability f…
CultureT1
A New Era of Data Center Development Is Like a Second Industrial Revolution
For its first three decades, the data center industry was not used to the limelight, quietly building server closets in office basements and later the infrastru…
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The Fight Over Logging on U.S. Public Lands Isn’t Done Yet
From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by host Steve Curwood with Timothy Ingalsbee, executive…
Energy
UK EV Sales Were Higher Than Mandated In 2024
The UK’s ZEV mandate required that 22% of new vehicle sales be zero-emission vehicle (electric vehicle) sales in 2024. The industry exceeded that, though,…
Energy
Stellantis Rumored to Talk with Xiaomi & XPeng Regarding Partnership
Rumor is out that Stellantis has been in talks with two Chinese EV producers, XPeng and Xiaomi, regarding forming significant partnerships for Europe. Stellanti…
Energy
Applied EV Presses Ahead with Autonomous Electric Vehicles in Australia
Many of our readers ask why Australia doesn’t have an automotive industry. Well, here comes the next generation to take up the challenge. Meet Applied EV, a Mel…
Climate & Environment
Big Changes For Compact BYD SUVs & Crossovers
BYD can be hard to keep up with, but it is making product moves again. I recently mentioned the mainstream midsized Song Ultra, but there have been sales launch…
Climate & Environment
EV Laggard Honda Latest to Bail on EV Plans
We’ve seen it from a handful of automakers now. With Donald Trump and Republicans killing EV-friendly policies, they’ve decided to write off billion…
Climate & Environment
The Global Offshore Wind Industry Floats Away From The US (For Now)
A new floating wind turbine that shaves the cost of labor, equipment, and materials has just reached a key certification milestone from the global risk manageme…
Climate & Environment
Look At What They Make You Give: The Extreme Risks We Endure For A Fossil Fuel Economy
Next month, I’m hooking my travel trailer up to my Chevy Silverado EV and heading out on a coast-to-coast trip from Los Angeles to the Outer Banks along R…
ScienceT1
Pennsylvania Publishes Long-Awaited Study on Radioactivity in Landfill Runoff
A decade ago, Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection published a study on radioactivity in the oil and gas industry, motivated by fears that incr…
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Summer in March? Unusual Heat Wave Descends on Already Parched Western U.S.
An early-season heat wave is descending across the Western United States, likely to bring record-shattering temperatures to much of the region.  Temperatur…
Trump EPA moves to repeal regulation of cancer-linked chemical ethylene oxide
The repeal loosens standards for roughly 90 sterilization facilities that emit the toxic chemical in…
US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once
Discussion on r/environment: US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river al…
Bush Sr. Solved the Acid Rain Problem. Trump Is Bringing It Back. | With bombs in Iran and deregulation at home, Trump seems determined to resurrect one of the most apocalyptic images of the 1980s.
Discussion on r/environment: Bush Sr. Solved the Acid Rain Problem. Trump Is Bringing It Back. | Wit…