The Trump administration has reversed a plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network after vigorous objections from Democratic lawmakers and scientists.
Documents show the Department of Energy bypassed normal procedures to steer hundreds of millions of dollars in Puerto Rico energy resilience funding away from rooftop solar projects.
At least three of the 12 coal plants the Trump administration funded have been repeatedly cited for violating environmental regulations, amplifying public-health concerns.
In January 2025, the Trump administration began shutting down projects within the EPA’s independent science division that touched on climate change and environmental justice.
Concerns are growing about the high energy, water, and land demands of artificial intelligence tech hubs, while benefits for local people remain unclear.
The Indian city of Surat in Gujarat state is in the grip of yet another intense heat wave as summer temperatures have already begun to reach highs of 45 degrees Celsius (113 degrees Fahrenheit).
North Carolina's longstanding prohibition of hardened structures like jetties and seawalls to control coastal erosion appears to be washing away in the waning days of the 2026 legislative session.
Despite more than four decades of cleanup efforts, the Chesapeake Bay is still plagued with ecological problems, such as massive algae blooms, oxygen-depleted waters and an oyster population that remains a fraction of its historic size.
As tech giants rush to build infrastructure, some residents who live near data centers say a constant low-frequency vibration is ruining their health and homes.
In a court filing backing Elon Musk's AI company, the Trump administration said the federal government can stop Americans from suing over air pollution.
Many solar and wind projects will meet a July 4 deadline for tax credits. But to keep them, they must be built in four years — and that involves yet more hurdles.
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient, and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast.
