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Climate whiplash: Southwest swings from drought to flood

Nearly two entire states are under flood watches Friday, with more watches expected Saturday.
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Australia is flooded with climate misinformation

Australia is facing a wave of misinformation and disinformation on climate change and energy, fueled by the growth in artificial intelligence.

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How warming winters are affecting Minnesotans' mental health

Winters in Minnesota are warming faster than any other season. That’s jeopardizing seasonal traditions in the state — and mental health experts say that takes a toll on mental health.
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One Colorado air pollution plan is working: Here's how

A Colorado air pollution plan to cut the biggest industrial emissions is working ahead of time, state records show.
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What happens to obsolete oil rigs in a green future?

Recycling the copper and steel of old oil rigs into wind and solar infrastructure could cut billions of tons of emissions — and save $11 trillion.

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The frantic, high-tech fight to stop climate-fueled dengue fever

Scientists in Brazil and Peru may have found a way to beat mosquitoes at their own game. The U.S. may soon need to do the same.
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Fiber optic cables reveal a big problem at the heart of farming

Tilling helps farmers control weeds and boost soil fertility. But it also degrades a field's ability to hold water and carbon.
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How the oil barons are seeking a get-out-of-jail-free card for climate change damages

A recent move by the U.S. Supreme Court could actually make fossil fuel companies more vulnerable to lawsuits, but the polluters are pushing for a workaround.

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Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

Multiple Houston-area oil and gas facilities that have violated pollution laws are seeking permit renewals

One facility has emitted cancer-causing chemicals into waterways at levels up to 520% higher than legal limits.

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Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”

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Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

Regulators are underestimating health impacts from air pollution: Study

"The reality is, we are not exposed to one chemical at a time.”

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Two years into his term, has Gov. Shapiro kept his promises to regulate Pennsylvania’s fracking industry?

A new report assesses the administration’s progress and makes new recommendations

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An open letter from EPA staff to the American public

“We cannot stand by and allow this to happen. We need to hold this administration accountable.”

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New evidence links heavy metal pollution with wildfire retardants

“The chemical black box” that blankets wildfire-impacted areas is increasingly under scrutiny.

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