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Gangly, densely rooted, and waxy-leaved, mangrove trees may look strange but don’t let their appearance fool you; these plants are nothing short of magical.

The Trump administration has proposed a sweeping rollback of federal rules to cut methane emissions from oil and gas operations, but that regulatory broom won’t reach Colorado, which has its own controls on the pollutant.

Companies are investing in mega gas plants to help power their data centers, putting them on track to be major polluters.

Geothermal energy has achieved rare bipartisan backing — but its embrace of the fast-growing AI industry could expose it to risks.

The country is drawing on its vast wind, solar and battery resources to expand data centers and offer cheaper, more reliable power.
Indigenous leaders challenging Brazilian oil projects traveled to Ecuador to learn how the Sarayaku people fought back and helped reshape laws around the globe.
A global tax on food emissions, mostly from meat and dairy, could cut them by 17 percent. Charging rich nations up to $969 per ton of CO2, and poor ones as little as $21, would protect the hungry.
A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think.
Mexico is a showroom for electric cars, with a growing fleet of sleek new vehicles from Chinese brands unknown to Americans.
Large batteries that store electricity have revolutionized power grids and car markets. Now some start-ups are betting that “heat batteries” could be just as transformative.

A leading marine scientist and conservation strategist explores the surprising relationship between whales, ocean health, and climate change — and what their recovery can teach us about protecting the planet.

Energy affordability dominated the debates, but the candidates disagreed about the causes and how to solve the crisis.
Owners of the Ford Fathom, starting at under $30,000, can power their homes without buying a costly bidirectional charger. Will other automakers follow?
Activists view November’s midterm elections as crucial for curbing Trump’s fossil fuel agenda and building a foundation for renewed action.

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

Hannah Ritchie offers advice based on her many years studying the data behind clean energy, electric vehicles, and other climate solutions.

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

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.
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