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A closeup of a man's hand on a gas pump filling his car with fuel

Fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall in 2026. Why aren’t climate experts celebrating?

Experts warn that a drop in emissions partly driven by conflict and trade disruptions is not sustainable in the long term.
Night view of Thames River and London with smoke in the air

Air pollution soars as fog traps emissions in England’s urban areas

Particles from fireworks and bonfires likely to have contributed to levels well above WHO’s daily guideline.

A tilted home off its foundation on the beach following Hurricane Sandy
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'Barrier Islands 101': No easy answers for NC12, beach houses

Presentations about vital and vulnerable N.C. Highway 12, collapsing homes, the national park and life on the Outer Banks during the Coastal Resources Commission’s recent meeting in New Bern illustrate a sobering challenge.
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Electrification explained: Clean energy to curb warming

From EVs and electric buses on the road, heat pumps warming homes and solar panels powering appliances, the shift to electrifying tech is already in full swing. But what exactly does "electrification" mean?
FPSO tanker vessel and Oil Rig platform. Offshore oil and gas industry. Flare is burning with smoke
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Why the world is still running on fossil fuels after 30 years of climate talks

Missed opportunities, industry influence and political maneuvering are behind the lack of progress in slowing global warming.
Warehouse or data center roof covered with solar panels

Senate advances energy legislation amid data center backlash

The Senate is moving forward with bipartisan legislation to speed up permitting for data centers and infrastructure projects.
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Will Australia push for fossil fuel exit at UN talks?

The heat is on Australia as chief negotiator at the COP31 UN climate conference to forge a path away from coal and gas, and to protect Pacific neighbors facing rising sea levels.
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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

silhouette of people holding hands by a lake at sunset

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.”

wildfire retardants being sprayed by plane

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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