It’s getting less appealing to drill for oil in the Arctic

It’s getting less appealing to drill for oil in the Arctic

Oil exploration in Norway’s Arctic seems to have lost some of its appeal after a disappointing drilling campaign.
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Trump administration may weaken or block first national workplace heat protections

A new federal rule to protect workers from extreme heat faces uncertainty as the Trump administration considers rolling it back or replacing it with a weaker version.

Claire Brown reports for The New York Times.

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Alaska braces for rising heat as warming climate shatters old norms

Temperatures nearing 90 degrees prompted Alaska to issue its first heat advisory, highlighting how unprepared the state remains for the effects of a warming planet.

Ruby Mellen reports for The Washington Post.

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Nickel mining for EVs scars Indonesia’s marine biodiversity hotspot

A rush to mine nickel in Indonesia’s Raja Ampat archipelago, driven by the electric vehicle boom, has damaged one of the world’s richest marine ecosystems despite recent government action to curb operations.

Victoria Gill reports for BBC.

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Trump’s funding freeze threatens Alaska village’s clean energy future

Fishing-dependent Port Heiden, Alaska, lost a shot at cheaper, cleaner power after the Trump administration froze climate funds meant to replace the village’s polluting diesel system.

Ayurella Horn-Muller reports for Grist.

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Fossil fuel advocate shapes Republican push to cut renewable energy funding

A fossil fuel promoter who advises GOP lawmakers is pushing Congress to gut renewable tax credits, influencing the Republican megabill backed by the Trump administration.

Robin Bravender and Timothy Cama report for E&E News.

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New protections for nature must account for climate risks, scientists say

Rising temperatures are reshaping ecosystems, and scientists warn that unless protected areas are designed with climate adaptation in mind, they may fail to preserve biodiversity in the decades to come.

Marina Martinez writes for Mongabay.

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Trump move to dismantle FEMA prompts resignation of disaster response chief

A top federal emergency official has resigned after President Trump announced plans to phase out the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and shift disaster response responsibilities to states.

Lisa Friedman reports for The New York Times.

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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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