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How Trump is dismantling America’s scientific research machine

The system that has driven life-altering discoveries and helped make the United States a superpower is now under intense strain.
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How a U.N. report legitimized carbon capture and skewed decades of climate policy

A U.N. report concluded carbon capture could offset fossil fuels’ effect on climate change. Two decades later, the process has failed to meaningfully scale up, and it’s proving hard to take the promises back.
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Geothermal energy looks to ride the AI wave

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

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China bets on renewable energy to gain an AI edge

The country is drawing on its vast wind, solar and battery resources to expand data centers and offer cheaper, more reliable power.
Read the Full Article on insideclimatenews.org
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Big Tech promised to lead on climate. Now it’s driving a fossil fuel boom

Companies are investing in mega gas plants to help power their data centers, putting them on track to be major polluters.
Read the Full Article on www.washingtonpost.com
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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says

Environmental Defense Fund analysis shows administration handed out $950m and Clean Air Act exemptions.

Read the Full Article on www.theguardian.com
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For US Democrats, climate policy is now about energy bills

Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats' campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. But what would the party actually do on climate if it wins control of Congress?
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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.

www.ehn.org
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.”

www.ehn.org
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.”

www.ehn.org
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

www.ehn.org
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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.”

www.ehn.org
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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.

www.ehn.org
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