A Coast Guard plan to build new icebreakers may be in trouble

Congress’ investigative arm says the polar ships may take longer to build and cost more than expected. But pushing the project off could be a bigger problem.

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Global warming remains unchecked, experts warn at UN’s COP31 climate summit

Current climate and energy policies will have devastating consequences for ecosystems and communities worldwide, new reports show.

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Data center outrage swept Pennsylvania Democrats into office. What comes next?

Democrats who flipped seats in the state legislature say they’ll prioritize regulating data centers in 2027.

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First guidelines on attempts to manipulate the ocean put spotlight on geoengineering industry

Proponents argue ocean carbon removal is necessary to counteract the effects of the climate crisis but critics say more research is needed.

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Race to sustainably reinvent Australian steel industry may be entering final stages

Companies are racing to build Australia's first low-emissions steel mills as traditional steelmakers grapple with aging infrastructure, cheap imports and the enormous task of decarbonisation.

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Enoch Cree Nation demands investigation into MAGA Energy approvals

Enoch Cree Nation says it has been left with tens of millions in liabilities after the regulator approved MAGA’s takeover of oil and gas wells it couldn’t afford to care for.

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Leaders of vulnerable nations say urgent action is needed to address climate action

Small island leaders are calling for urgent climate action at the United Nations talks in Turkey. They describe global warming as a life-or-death issue.

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