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Stung by Iran war, countries are turning against U.S. fossil fuels

As economies in Asia and Europe reel from the energy disruption, leaders make plans to permanently replace imported oil and gas with homegrown energy.
www.washingtonpost.com
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EPA sets ‘no surprises’ science policy, reassigns researchers

Staff expressed frustration with how the transfers are being handled and perceive them as yet another measure to traumatize the workforce.
www.eenews.net
Coal mining operation featuring yellow rock trucks and excavators as well as one orange excavator in the center.

As Trump boosts coal, opponents warn of higher costs and more pollution

The Trump administration is using emergency powers and subsidies to keep U.S. coal plants running. Market analysts believe no coal plant closures are likely during President Donald Trump's term.
apnews.com
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Federal delay of silica dust rule leaves coal miners at risk of black lung

Federal regulators have indefinitely postponed a rule designed to limit coal miners’ exposure to harmful silica dust, citing ongoing litigation.

westvirginiawatch.com
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There’s hope for the offshore wind industry — yes, really

Trump’s court losses give the wind industry a chance to get back on stable footing.

grist.org
Offshore wind turbines with a sailboat in the foreground

California’s ambitious floating offshore wind plan faces engineering hurdles and local opposition

California plans to transform Humboldt Bay into a hub for floating offshore wind power to help reach its 100% clean energy goal by 2045.

www.latimes.com
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Is the Keystone XL pipeline back?

A company has proposed to build a crude oil pipeline crossing the Canadian border near where the long-contested project would have entered the United States.
insideclimatenews.org
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The year so far: hottest and driest in US history

After a season-defying March heat wave pushed things into overdrive, it’s an open question — and a crucial one — how soon more generous moisture might arrive.

yaleclimateconnections.org
Emporer penguin chicks following an adult penguin in a snowy landscape

Emperor penguin chicks drown as melting sea ice pushes species toward extinction

Record low Antarctic sea ice is causing mass chick deaths and accelerating the decline of emperor penguins, now officially listed as endangered.

www.theguardian.com
Storm surge damage along tropical coast

Opinion: Brace yourself — the Florida legislature somehow did one thing right

Coastal resiliency bill will lead to more natural tactics for restoring damaged shorelines around the state.

floridaphoenix.com
Hand holding handmade sign that reads "THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING SO WHY ISN'T THE SYSTEM?"

US EPA chief celebrates endangerment finding repeal with climate skeptics

Casting doubt on the determination that greenhouse gas emissions endanger public health and welfare, Lee Zeldin said “We’re not accepting all of the narrative of the left without any question or pushback.”

insideclimatenews.org
Two men attempting to salvage items inundated by floodwaters amidst submerged vehicles.

A more troubling picture of sea-level rise is coming into view

Scientists have uncovered a "blind spot" in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Across much of the world, sea levels are higher than previously assumed and land is sinking faster.
e360.yale.edu
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What to expect when you’re expecting the end of the world

Jem Bendell predicted that society would collapse because of climate change. Then he tried to get on with his life.
grist.org
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Clean energy team wins Salt River Project election in Arizona

Proponents of renewable power will control the Phoenix-area utility’s policymaking for the first time after they won an unusually contentious race that drew attention from national groups.

www.nytimes.com
Offshore oil rig on a cloudy day

UK opening new oil and gas fields would imperil global climate goals, experts say

Climate diplomacy figures warn North Sea drilling would encourage fossil fuel exploitation by developing countries.

www.theguardian.com
A worker in an orange jumpsuit and hardhat on an oil drill

Newcomers arrive and Amazon forests are cleared as Brazil explores for oil

Anticipation of offshore oil development is drawing thousands to a remote Amazon city, fueling rapid, unplanned growth before any economic benefits materialize.

apnews.com
Nuclear power cooling towers

New Jersey becomes second state this year to lift its nuclear moratorium

Acting on a campaign promise to expand nuclear power, Gov. Mikie Sherrill signed a bill ending an outdated radioactive-waste-disposal law that stopped new projects.

www.canarymedia.com
Black and white cows with manure digester for production of biogas in background.

USDA pause on manure-to-gas loans extended through the year

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended its moratorium on loans for anaerobic digesters — many of which are issued for large-scale farms that turn animal waste into gas — through the end of 2026 due to “persistent and escalating concerns.”  
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