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Florence forecast: Record-setting, flooding rain is ‘far from done’

This historic, life-threatening rain event is likely to spur record river flooding and, in the mountains, could cause landslides.
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Oilsands, greenwashing and the Mandela Effect

Alberta and Ottawa want to build a new pipeline while reducing emissions from the oilsands — but that second goal just got a lot less ambitious.

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Podcast: Why restoring earth's capacity will take all of us

In this episode of The Great Simplification, Nate Hagens is joined by regenerative change practitioner Brett KenCairn for a conversation that reframes the dominant narrative about climate change.

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Worried about the next heatwave? How southern Europeans keep their homes cool without air con

I moved to Sicily from the UK - here’s what I’ve learnt about keeping your home cool during a heatwave.
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What Colombia's presidential candidates could mean for the Amazon

Colombia’s upcoming presidential runoff pits rival visions on the Amazon, Indigenous rights and energy: phase out fossil fuels or expand drilling.

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World Cup venues achieve LEED sustainability certification

Most of the stadiums for this year's FIFA World Cup are now considered green buildings and the majority earned their certification in the run-up to the tournament.
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Trump announces $700 million in funds meant to boost coal industry

The president announced a total of $700 million in federal money to reinvigorate the domestic coal industry, which has been in decline for decades.
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California and New York weaken climate rules as red states ramp up green energy

Republican-led states growing renewable capabilities at faster rate as Texas emerges as clean-energy leader.

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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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Pennsylvania governor Josh Shapiro speaks with the state flag and American flag behind him.

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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