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Trump has taken an axe to National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, stalling climate research on and response to extreme weather events.

WHO member states are being urged to recognize climate disinformation as a public health threat as vested interests attempt to “sow doubt and confusion”.

At its current rate, New Mexico won't hit its goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, an environment official told lawmakers.
Global warming is contributing to fisheries decline and opposition to oil and gas development.

Environmental advocates are mapping out how to rebuild in anticipation of big Republican losses.

On Canada Day, parts of Ottawa were hit with a one-in-200-year storm. Nearly four months later, it’s still having an impact as the polls open for Ontario’s municipal elections.

As voters prepare to cast their ballots, those concerned about global warming may want to learn which climate-related policies their elected officials have supported or opposed.

Sunrise Movement co-founder William Lawrence is navigating backlash against data centers — and clean energy — in his bid for Congress.

Oxfam says investing by rich in disaster recovery widens inequality and gives incentive to delay climate action.

Staff at an Oklahoma regulatory agency spent over a year building a case against Citation Oil & Gas, a company notorious for oil field pollution. Instead of disciplining the company, agency leaders chose to let it resume operations.
Democrat David Jolly emphasizes the importance of clean energy in his plans for the Sunshine State, while Republican Byron Donalds keeps his focus on ongoing Everglades projects.

The Saamaka people in Suriname are using modern technology to map their ancestral land, hoping for government recognition and protection.

Lula’s victory in Brazil's presidential election brings hope for the Amazon — but far-right gains threaten progress.

A major study comparing 200 U.S. farms found that advanced regenerative farming practices increased soil carbon storage by nearly 40% compared with conventional methods while supporting greater biodiversity.

President Donald Trump’s attacks on Biden-era electric vehicle policy is hampering Democrats’ ambitions to bring back buyer incentives.

The trial comes as Canada rolls back climate policies amidst an alarming government report on dangerous trajectory.

From Brazil to the North Sea, economic interests have been edging out climate priorities this week.
Tens of thousands of documents on contamination, clean power, and Trump's climate deletions are now scheduled to disappear.
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