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How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits

Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s Department of Justice.

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Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil.
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Is the FBI investigating environmental activists?

A recent visit by an FBI agent to a climate activist hints at a broadening Trump administration effort to target political opponents.

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Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ mean for climate change?

China’s leadership has published a draft of its 15th five-year plan setting the strategic direction for the nation out to 2030, including support for clean energy and energy security.

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Former EPA staff slams rollback of federal pollution protections

A new report called out the Trump administration’s many efforts to roll back pollution protections, warning increased exposure to toxic chemicals is hazardous to human health in Nevada and across the U.S.

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EPA hits 40-year lows in staffing after Trump targets its public health experts

An Inside Climate News analysis of just-released federal workforce data shows more than 4,000 employees departed between January 2025 and January 2026, including a majority of team leaders.
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‘Fundamental conflict’: Ethics holds on Trump EPA chemicals officials lift

A host of agency appointees will be free to reconnect with past industry clients on upcoming consequential regulatory matters.
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EU crackdown on ‘meaty’ plant-based labels sparks climate concern

The EU Council’s decision to ban ‘meaty’ labels from plant-based products was announced on the same day it green-lit a bold climate target.
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Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently

Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across the globe at an accelerating rate, highlighting how climate change-fueled extremes can build dangerously off each other.

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Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water

Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can boost the snowpack, a critical source of water in the West.
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How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart

Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down a once-promising program which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.

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