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NASA shutters iconic New York climate lab as Trump slashes Earth science budget

A once-vital NASA climate lab perched above Manhattan’s Tom’s Restaurant will shut down at the end of May, displacing scientists and reflecting the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle federal climate research.

Oliver Milman reports for The Guardian.

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Tornadoes tear through Black neighborhoods in St. Louis as FEMA delays and warning systems fail

A deadly tornado system ravaged Black neighborhoods in St. Louis, exposing long-standing failures in emergency alert infrastructure and the federal government’s disaster response.

Adam Mahoney reports for Capital B News.

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New climate plans could spur economic growth, says UN climate chief

Strong climate action, not delay, is the key to stabilizing a global economy rocked by droughts, hunger, and rising prices, the UN’s top climate official said this week.

Fiona Harvey reports for The Guardian.

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As glaciers vanish, salmon gain new habitat and mining companies race for gold

Salmon are moving into lakes and streams newly formed by melting glaciers in Alaska and British Columbia, even as mining firms rush to exploit mineral-rich lands newly exposed by retreating ice.

Max Graham reports for Grist.

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Drought and heat drive a surge in dangerous dust storms across the Southwest

El Paso is experiencing its dustiest year in decades, as drought, vanishing vegetation, and rising temperatures send choking clouds of dirt across the Texas border region.

Martha Pskowski reports for Inside Climate News.

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Redirected funds in Puerto Rico leave solar plans in the dark as hurricane season looms

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has diverted $365 million earmarked for rooftop solar systems in Puerto Rico to general grid repairs, drawing backlash from advocates and lawmakers as the island braces for a potentially severe hurricane season.

Dánica Coto reports for The Associated Press.

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Extreme weather isn’t the future — it’s already straining budgets and resources

From hurricane-ravaged Florida to drought-stricken Australia, the true cost of climate change is hitting home — literally and financially. A five-part Living Planet series reframes climate change not just as an environmental crisis but as an economic time bomb, already reshaping retirements, insurance markets, and entire communities. But it also shines a light on opportunities for transformation.

Sam Baker and Charli Shield report for DW.

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Planting trees at schools could be the climate fix our kids desperately need

In heat-blasted parts of Los Angeles, a small nonprofit is transforming schoolyards into leafy sanctuaries, and the effects on kids' health and learning are no accident.

Victoria Namkung reports for The Guardian.

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Adolescents are facing a global health crisis that’s only getting worse

By 2030, nearly half a billion young people worldwide could be living with obesity or overweight, marking a sharp decline in adolescent health.

Anna Bawden reports for The Guardian.

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U.S. Interior secretary downplays climate crisis as Trump budget slashes environmental funding

The Biden-era gains in climate spending and public land protections are under threat as U.S. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum tells Congress the administration sees artificial intelligence and Iran as more urgent.

Dharna Noor reports for The Guardian.

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Clean energy factories bring jobs and billions to red states as tax credits face cuts

American clean energy factories have created over 120,000 jobs and $33 billion in annual economic activity, but upcoming federal policy decisions could stall that growth.

Julian Spector reports for Canary Media.

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EU delays forest protection rules as wildfire-driven deforestation hits 20-year high

Tropical forest destruction surged in 2024 due to record-breaking wildfires, just as the European Union moved to postpone a key anti-deforestation regulation.

Louise Guillot reports for POLITICO.

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