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With Puerto Rico’s water crisis, climate change meets ineptitude

Puerto Rico's ongoing water crisis made national headlines last week, as many were left without water for days, and now the majority of the island is facing drought conditions.

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‘The real challenge starts after sundown’: Europe’s heatwave boosted solar by up to 17% on hot days

A surge in solar power has helped meet heightened power demand from Europe’s blistering heatwaves, according to a new analysis.
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In Arizona, the thermostat is driving voters to the polls

Record heat, two rate hikes and a data center boom have turned utility bills — not climate — into the state’s most volatile issue.
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Hot weather forces marathons to consider changes to help runners

Marathon organizers are adjusting to warmer race conditions caused by climate change. Many races are shifting dates, starting earlier, or offering shorter runs.

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Urban heat islands have solutions; many tropical cities can’t afford them

Urban heat islands pose a growing global health threat, but in tropical cities, the peril is surging.

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Heat waves cost some Toronto residents more

Climate change is bringing more frequent heat waves to cities, but not all residents have equal access to space to cool down.

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Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’

Study of 56 million-year-old leaves counters claims from members of the Trump administration of ‘benefits’ of fossil fuel pollution.

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Tick populations surge as the climate warms, and farmers bear the brunt

Farmers are at an increased risk for tick-borne illnesses, which can have devastating health and economic consequences.

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U.S. aluminum is poised for a comeback — if it overcomes these hurdles

Tariffs and rising grid demand are spurring a revival, but high electricity costs and community concerns threaten to stall key new smelter projects.

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Pennsylvania AI data center developer asked Trump administration official to help loosen toxic emissions limits

Brian O'Neill asked a State Department attorney to set up meetings with officials that would clear the way for his project's gas power plants.
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Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants

From the water crisis in Jackson, Mississippi, to sewage problems in Alabama, stalled projects could get new life after federal court rulings.

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