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Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened species
Read full article: Arctic seals and more than half of bird species are in trouble on latest list of threatened speciesArctic seals are being pushed closer to extinction and more than half of bird species around the world are declining.
Nor'easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East Coast
Read full article: Nor'easter without a name to bring ocean flooding and high winds to US East CoastTropical weather in the Atlantic and Pacific oceans is causing dangerous conditions in the United States, Mexico and the Caribbean.
Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western states
Read full article: Republicans vote to roll back Biden-era restrictions on mining and drilling in 3 Western statesSenate Republicans have voted to roll back restrictions on mining and drilling in federal land in three Western states.
New California law aims to stabilize insurance for people who can't get private coverage
Read full article: New California law aims to stabilize insurance for people who can't get private coverageCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill to prevent the state’s plan that provides insurance to homeowners who can’t get private coverage from running out of money.
Judge orders suspect in deadly LA wildfire to remain jailed, citing mental health concerns
Read full article: Judge orders suspect in deadly LA wildfire to remain jailed, citing mental health concernsA federal judge has ordered a man charged in California’s deadly Palisades Fire to remain jailed amid concerns about his mental health.
La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?
Read full article: La Nina is back, but it's weak and may be brief. Will it still amp up the Atlantic hurricane season?Meteorologists say La Nina has arrived, bringing cooler weather patterns worldwide.
Ferrari reveals features of first fully electric vehicle, but its financial outlook mars the debut
Read full article: Ferrari reveals features of first fully electric vehicle, but its financial outlook mars the debutItalian luxury sports carmaker Ferrari raised its 2025 guidance in the face of global 15% tariffs on foreign car imports to the United States as the company unveiled the new powertrain and chassis of its first fully electric production vehicle.
Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with Trump
Read full article: Canada's prime minister discussed reviving contentious Keystone XL pipeline with TrumpA Canadian government official familiar with the matter says Prime Minister Mark Carney raised the prospect of reviving the contentious Keystone XL pipeline project during his White House meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump this week.
Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles history
Read full article: Man charged with sparking the most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles historyAuthorities have charged a 29-year-old man with igniting the January fire that destroyed Los Angeles’ Pacific Palisades neighborhood.
Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the Atlantic
Read full article: Weakened Priscilla nears Mexico's Baja peninsula as Tropical Storm Jerry churns in the AtlanticPriscilla has lost hurricane strength as it churns off Mexico's western Pacific coast ever closer to the Baja California peninsula.
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
Read full article: Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restorationThe white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.
Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restoration
Read full article: Florida county battered by 2024 hurricanes spends $125M on beach restorationThe white sandy beaches along a swath of Florida’s Gulf Coast were battered by three hurricanes last year, leading to a multimillion-dollar effort to repair a coastline that is the region’s economic engine.
Buildings are turning to 'ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioning
Read full article: Buildings are turning to 'ice batteries' for sustainable air conditioningBuildings in the U.S. are turning to ice batteries for air conditioning — a technology that freezes water into ice at night when electricity is cheap and lets it thaw during the day to cool indoor spaces.
Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the Atlantic
Read full article: Priscilla nears major hurricane status in Pacific as new tropical storm swirls in the AtlanticThe U.S. National Hurricane Center says Tropical Storm Jerry has strengthened in the Atlantic Ocean on a path toward the Caribbean.
Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in Nepal
Read full article: Snowstorms strand hikers in China and a South Korean climber dies in NepalEarly-season snowfalls have stranded hikers in two mountainous areas in western China, including several hundred at the base of Mount Everest.
Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production
Read full article: Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc productionPresident Donald Trump on Monday ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of copper, cobalt, gold and other minerals.
Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer Americans
Read full article: Groups sue EPA over canceled $7 billion solar program intended to help poorer AmericansSeveral groups and nonprofit organizations have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over the canceling of a $7 billion Solar for All program intended to make solar power accessible to more than 900,000 lower-income Americans.
EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 years
Read full article: EF5 tornado that killed 3 in North Dakota was the nation's first in 12 yearsMeteorologists say a deadly tornado in North Dakota this summer has been upgraded to a top-of-the-scale EF5, and was the first on American soil in 12 years.
Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia after coming back from brink of extinction
Read full article: Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia after coming back from brink of extinctionSouthern right whales, after coming back from the brink of extinction, are swimming in greater numbers off the coast of Argentina’s Patagonia this year.
DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' likely never in removal proceedings
Read full article: DOJ contradicts DeSantis: Some detainees at 'Alligator Alcatraz' likely never in removal proceedingsU.S. government lawyers say detainees at the Florida Everglades immigration detention center, known as "Alligator Alcatraz," likely include people who have never been in removal proceedings.
Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern Mexico
Read full article: Hurricane Priscilla strengthens in the Pacific off southwestern MexicoHurricane Priscilla was strengthening early Monday in the Pacific Ocean with heavy rain and gusty winds threatening coastal areas of southwest Mexico.
Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfall
Read full article: Typhoon Matmo strengthens, prompting China to evacuate 347,000 people ahead of landfallTyphoon Matmo has strengthened before making landfall in China, leading to the evacuation of around 347,000 people from Guangdong and Hainan provinces.
A year later, small Bosnian village remembers 19 victims of floods and landslide
Read full article: A year later, small Bosnian village remembers 19 victims of floods and landslideResidents of the tiny village in southern Bosnia were marking one year since devastating floods and a landslide killed 19 people.
From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainable
Read full article: From composting to solar panels, NFL stadiums are working to be more sustainableSeveral NFL stadiums in the U.S. are among the most sustainable sports venues in the world because of their solar panels, rainwater collection systems and on-site composting and recycling programs.
Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projects
Read full article: Fears of massive battery fires spark local opposition to energy storage projectsLithium-ion batteries are increasingly being used to store power for electrical grids, but some localities are concerned about fire risks.
Feds approve Florida for a $608 million ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ reimbursement
Read full article: Feds approve Florida for a $608 million ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ reimbursementFederal officials have confirmed Florida's approval for a $608 million reimbursement for building and running an immigration detention center in the Everglades.
The new ABCs: Teaching action, balance & change
Read full article: The new ABCs: Teaching action, balance & changeFrom hurricanes to heatwaves, our environment is shifting, and families are feeling the impact. That’s why it’s imperative for parents to teach their children the ABCs: Action, balance, and change.
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas's mom, has some ideas
Read full article: Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas's mom, has some ideasHave you heard replacing meat with plant-based foods is better for the planet and can be better for your health too, but you don’t know where to start.
A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists say
Read full article: A recipe for avoiding 15 million deaths a year and climate disaster is fixing food, scientists sayScientists are presenting new evidence that the worst effects of climate change can’t be avoided without a major transformation of food systems.
Goodall's influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work
Read full article: Goodall's influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her workIn the wake of Jane Goodall's death, the many scientists and others influenced by her are promising to do their best to carry on her legacy.
Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980s
Read full article: Study shows the world is far more ablaze now with damaging fires than in the 1980sA new study shows that the world's most damaging wildfires are happening four times more often now compared to the 1980s.
Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed Harris
Read full article: Trump administration cuts nearly $8B in clean energy projects in states that backed HarrisThe Trump administration has announced the cancellation of $7.6 billion intended for clean energy projects across 16 states.
Earthquake death toll rises to 72 in the Philippines as survivors recall moment when tragedy struck
Read full article: Earthquake death toll rises to 72 in the Philippines as survivors recall moment when tragedy struckThe death toll in a powerful earthquake that hit the central Philippines late Tuesday has risen to 72 with nearly 300 others injured.
Imelda weakens after downing trees and power lines in Bermuda as a hurricane
Read full article: Imelda weakens after downing trees and power lines in Bermuda as a hurricaneCrews across Bermuda have started clearing streets after Hurricane Imelda swiped past the tiny British territory as a Category 2 storm, downing trees, power lines and transformers.
Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall
Read full article: Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane GoodallTributes are pouring in from around the world honoring the life and influence of famed primatologist Jane Goodall.
Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died
Read full article: Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has diedJane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for her groundbreaking chimpanzee field research and globe-spanning environmental advocacy, has died.
Hurricane Imelda descends on Bermuda with damaging wind and waves
Read full article: Hurricane Imelda descends on Bermuda with damaging wind and wavesHurricane Imelda is nearly on top of Bermuda as a Category 2 storm that forecasters have warned is expected to bring potentially destructive weather to the British territory.
US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in Nevada
Read full article: US takes a stake in company operating one of world's largest lithium mines in NevadaThe U.S. government is taking a minority stake in Lithium Americas, a company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines in northern Nevada.
Swiss glaciers shrank 3% this year, the fourth-biggest retreat on record
Read full article: Swiss glaciers shrank 3% this year, the fourth-biggest retreat on recordSwiss glaciers have faced significant melting this year, with a 3% drop in total volume, marking the fourth-largest annual decline on record.
Hundreds of feet of coastal bluff in California fell toward the ocean in landslide-stricken town
Read full article: Hundreds of feet of coastal bluff in California fell toward the ocean in landslide-stricken townA wealthy enclave in Southern California that has been threatened for years by worsening landslides faced more land movement this week, but it suffered minimal damage.
How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it
Read full article: How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing itMore online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.
As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughts
Read full article: As Amazon's 'flying rivers' weaken with tree loss, scientists warn of worsening droughtsScientists warn that “flying rivers” — invisible streams of moisture that carry rain from the Atlantic Ocean westward across the Amazon — are weakening as deforestation and climate change advance.
Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 26 in Vietnam, with many missing
Read full article: Typhoon Bualoi death toll rises to 26 in Vietnam, with many missingLingering heavy rains from a former typhoon caused more flooding and landslides in Vietnam, raising the death toll to at least 26, with more missing.
Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plants
Read full article: Trump administration opens more land for coal mining, offers $625M to boost coal-fired power plantsThe Trump administration said it will open 13 million acres of federal lands for coal mining and provide $625 million to recommission or modernize coal-fired power plants.
JEA ‘overwhelmingly’ failing on clean energy transition, new report from environmental group says
Read full article: JEA ‘overwhelmingly’ failing on clean energy transition, new report from environmental group saysJEA is failing to plan a transition to local, affordable, and reliable clean energy, the Sierra Club’s 2025 Dirty Truth report found.
Going solar? Do it now to save money before solar tax credits evaporate
Read full article: Going solar? Do it now to save money before solar tax credits evaporateIf you’ve been thinking about getting solar panels, now might be the time to do it. There was a change in the law. And now, you only have a few months left to take advantage of the solar tax credit.
2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda
Read full article: 2 killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and BermudaAuthorities in the Bahamas have closed a majority of schools following mandatory evacuations for some islands in the archipelago as Tropical Storm Imelda drops heavy rain and unleashes flooding in the northern Caribbean, with two people killed in Cuba.
A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird election
Read full article: A raptor with no qualms about eating its opponents wins New Zealand's annual bird electionNew Zealand’s annual bird election has crowned the kārearea, or New Zealand falcon, as Bird of the Year.
Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming days
Read full article: Tropical Storm Imelda forms near Bahamas and is expected to become a hurricane in coming daysTropical Storm Imelda has formed near the Bahamas and is forecast to become a hurricane curving away from the southeast U.S. seacoast early this week.
Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US next
Read full article: Tropical weather in the Atlantic is slamming the Caribbean and may strike Southeast US nextCrews have been preparing for a weather system forecast to hit South Carolina as a hurricane early next week.
Trump moves toward deal to give US an equity stake in company developing Nevada lithium mine
Read full article: Trump moves toward deal to give US an equity stake in company developing Nevada lithium mineThe White House is moving forward with a deal that would allow the U.S. government to take a small equity stake in a Canadian company that is developing one of the world’s largest lithium mines.
Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to cars
Read full article: Trump's transportation department pulls trail and bike grants it deems 'hostile' to carsPresident Donald Trump's transportation department has been reversing grants for recreational trails and bicycle lanes.
Former national park superintendents urge Trump administration to close parks in case of shutdown
Read full article: Former national park superintendents urge Trump administration to close parks in case of shutdownA group of former national park superintendents is calling on the Trump administration to close the parks to visitors in case of a government shutdown.
After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelines
Read full article: After global aid cuts, nonprofits seek new energy and new partners on the UN sidelinesThe many conferences on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly’s annual gathering of world leaders offer a unique forum for companies and philanthropies to help shape an uncertain future.
Another tropical storm hits the Philippines, causing 4 deaths and new evacuations
Read full article: Another tropical storm hits the Philippines, causing 4 deaths and new evacuationsAnother tropical storm has barreled across Philippine islands, causing at least four deaths and evacuations of more than 430,000 people from landslide- and flood-prone villages long battered by typhoons.
Portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfire
Read full article: Portions of the Grand Canyon's North Rim are opening soon after a devastating wildfireGrand Canyon National Park will soon reopen portions of the North Rim to public access in the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed a historic lodge and dozens of structures.
First radar images from new Earth-mapping satellite showcase Maine coast and Minnesota farmland
Read full article: First radar images from new Earth-mapping satellite showcase Maine coast and Minnesota farmlandNASA has released the first radar images from a new Earth-mapping satellite showing the Maine coast and Minnesota farmland in incredible detail.
Former Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surge
Read full article: Former Hurricane Gabrielle threatens the Azores with heavy rain and storm surgeThe former Hurricane Gabrielle is expected to bring heavy rain, high winds and a storm surge to the Azores islands despite forecasters downgrading the system.
Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic Sea
Read full article: Scientists find marine life thriving on World War II explosives in the Baltic SeaAn undersea submersible has spotted crabs, worms and fish thriving on the surfaces of World War II explosives thought to be toxic to marine life.
Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
Read full article: Judge rules feds can't require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster moneyA federal judge has ruled that it’s unconstitutional to require states to cooperate on immigration enforcement actions to get funding for disasters.
Xcel Energy will pay $640M to settle claims from Denver-area wildfire that burned 1,000 structures
Read full article: Xcel Energy will pay $640M to settle claims from Denver-area wildfire that burned 1,000 structuresMinneapolis-based Xcel Energy said Wednesday it expects to pay about $640 million to settle lawsuits alleging it was responsible for starting Colorado’s most destructive wildfire that killed two people and destroyed nearly 1,000 homes in 2021.
China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissions
Read full article: China, world’s largest carbon polluting nation, announces new climate goal to cut emissionsChina, the world’s largest carbon polluting nation, has announced a new climate fighting goal to cut emissions by 7% to 10% by 2035.
Chinese landscape architect Yu Kongjian among 4 killed in a plane crash in Brazil
Read full article: Chinese landscape architect Yu Kongjian among 4 killed in a plane crash in BrazilBrazilian authorities say a small plane has crashed in southwestern Brazil and killed four people including Chinese landscape architect and urban planner Yu Kongjian.
Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the Azores
Read full article: Tropical Storm Humberto forms in the Atlantic as Hurricane Gabrielle takes aim at the AzoresTropical Storm Humberto has formed in the Atlantic Ocean at the same time Hurricane Gabrielle races toward the Azores islands.
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Read full article: Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with natureHumans first began foraging for food some 12,000 years ago, long before they developed agricultural tools that overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans.
Al Gore's satellite and AI system is now tracking sources of deadly soot pollution
Read full article: Al Gore's satellite and AI system is now tracking sources of deadly soot pollutionFormer Vice President Al Gore has announced an expansion of Climate TRACE to track soot pollution using satellite technology and artificial intelligence.
Chomping at the bit for a nearby adventure? Check out the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park
Read full article: Chomping at the bit for a nearby adventure? Check out the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological ParkIf you want to have a genuinely “Florida” encounter with a swarm of alligators, or should we say a safe encounter, you can do just that at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park.
Maui officials sound emergency sirens and evacuate residents as wildfire threatens north shore town
Read full article: Maui officials sound emergency sirens and evacuate residents as wildfire threatens north shore townOfficials on Maui have been evacuating residents from a wildfire and sounding emergency sirens.
Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the Philippines
Read full article: Typhoon Ragasa batters Hong Kong and south China after killing dozens in Taiwan and the PhilippinesTyphoon Ragasa, one of the strongest storms to hit Asia in years, has caused massive destruction in Taiwan and the Philippines before slamming ashore in southern China.
In front of drowning nations, Trump calls climate change a 'con job.' Here are the facts and context
Read full article: In front of drowning nations, Trump calls climate change a 'con job.' Here are the facts and contextIn his address at the United Nations General Assembly, U.S. President Donald Trump excoriated renewable energy, international climate diplomacy, the science of global warming and other environmental issues.
Spectacular lake festival in Myanmar shines despite political upheaval and natural disasters
Read full article: Spectacular lake festival in Myanmar shines despite political upheaval and natural disastersMyanmar’s Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is a major Buddhist celebration, but recent challenges have dampened its spirit.
Philippine flood-control projects made substandard to allow huge kickbacks, Senate inquiry told
Read full article: Philippine flood-control projects made substandard to allow huge kickbacks, Senate inquiry toldTwo former Philippine government engineers have told a televised inquiry that most flood control projects, road and other infrastructures they helped oversee in recent years in a province near the capital were substandard or overpriced to compensate for huge kickbacks given to congressmen and senators.
Hurricane Gabrielle spins toward the Azores in the Atlantic as Hurricane Narda moves off Mexico
Read full article: Hurricane Gabrielle spins toward the Azores in the Atlantic as Hurricane Narda moves off MexicoHurricane Gabrielle is churning across open Atlantic waters toward the Azore Islands as forecasters warn residents of the archipelago to be on guard for a possible strike later in the week.
Southern China closes schools and cancels flights as Super Typhoon Ragasa nears
Read full article: Southern China closes schools and cancels flights as Super Typhoon Ragasa nearsSouthern Chinese cities have closed schools, businesses and airports as they brace for one of the strongest typhoons in years.