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What the new USDA gardening map tells us about climate change

The USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map was recently updated after more than a decade. It confirms what anyone who’s planted seeds recently already knows.
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Supreme Court sets date for blockbuster climate case

Suncor v. Boulder could determine the fate of dozens of lawsuits filed by cities, counties and states against oil and gas companies.
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Trump’s push for more A.I. data centers will mean major air pollution

The president’s push for data centers is driving a boom in gas-burning power plants. Texas is leading the way.

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Five Amazon countries arrest hundreds in major crackdown on environmental crime

Authorities from five Amazon countries have arrested hundreds in a major crackdown on environmental crime.
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As climate-fueled wildfires rage, Mark Carney cuts emergency response and funds fossil fuels

The prime minister should consider the potential outcomes of siding with his Bay Street buddies and oil industry bigwigs over climate-beleaguered Canadians.
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A majority of Americans don’t actually fit either climate camp

An analysis of 20 years of polling data shows how age, education and income — in addition to political affiliation — shape views on climate policy.

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The sea life making a home in offshore wind farms

Offshore wind farms can pose risks to birds and marine life, but their foundations also serve as artificial reefs, offering essential habit.

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Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts a sign of warmer seas

Nate Rouette and his brother went shark fishing on Cape Cod and were shocked by what they reeled in — a tropical species of shark with a reputation for eating everything it can swallow.

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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.

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Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

Pennsylvania health advocates say Trump’s first 100 days in office have caused “100 harms” to local communities

“They're terrorizing these scientists because they want to keep them silent.”

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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.”

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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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