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Biden’s flagship ‘green bank’ program may soon be back

An appeals court ruling unfreezing the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund could be a major boost for efforts to bring clean energy to communities around the country — or just the latest turn of the legal screw.

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Drought-hit Britain heads for worst cereal harvest in four decades

Britain's cereal harvest is on track to be the worst since comparable records began in 1984, as crops wither after one of the driest and hottest spring-summer periods on record.

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Base Power raises $1B to get big batteries into more homes

The startup, newly valued at $13 billion, is now manufacturing batteries in Texas. It offers an affordable way for homeowners to get backup power and it helps the grid too.

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As solar and batteries dominate in Texas, Republican lawmakers consider natural gas minimums

Renewables make up 70 percent of the state’s future electricity generation, outcompeting fossil fuels in the marketplace.
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A glowing future for nuclear power? Mini reactors explained

Mini reactors are seen as a flexible energy source. Their promise: abundant energy, cheap, clean, and climate-friendly with lower water use. But do the numbers add up?

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Opinion: Blaming environmentalism is convenient for those who failed to see the climate crisis coming

The anger and frustration expressed over the destruction caused by wildfires and other climate disasters are legitimate, yet these emotions should be directed at the lack of sufficient collective action, not used to rewrite what happened.

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Opinion: Instead of installing more EV chargers, Florida DOT dreams of flying cars

The Department of Transportation diverts millions from the federal government intended to help EV drivers, instead spending it on something that doesn’t exist.

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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.

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.”

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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