• North Carolina Volunteers Battle Wildfire-Fueling Kudzu While Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Extraction — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Mon, Feb 16 2026

    North Carolina Volunteers Battle Wildfire-Fueling Kudzu While Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Extraction — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Mon, Feb 16 2026

    Restoration crews armed with chainsaws tackle invasive kudzu threatening wildfire safety in Norman Wilder Forest. Meanwhile, Trump considers Venezuela visit despite US oil company resistance, and New Jersey's Governor Sherrill targets clean energy funds to lower electric bills. Read the full article

North Carolina Volunteers Battle Wildfire-Fueling Kudzu While Trump Eyes Venezuela Oil Extraction — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Mon, Feb 16 2026
Volunteers with chainsaws and tools clearing thick kudzu vines from forest hillside in North Carolina

Restoration crews armed with chainsaws tackle invasive kudzu threatening wildfire safety in Norman Wilder Forest. Meanwhile, Trump considers Venezuela visit despite US oil company resistance, and New Jersey's Governor Sherrill targets clean energy funds to lower electric bills.

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EPA Drops Climate Report While Rescinding Key Rules, China Seizes Clean Energy Leadership as US Exits Climate Talks — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sun, Feb 15 2026
EPA headquarters building with American flag, symbolizing federal climate policy reversals

The EPA reversed course on foundational climate regulations while excluding controversial DOE studies, as China announced ambitious 7% emissions cuts following US withdrawal from UN climate negotiations. Meanwhile, NYC's new Chief Climate Officer Louise Yeung aims to transform the city into a climate-resilient haven.

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Over three dozen democratic senators launch investigation into epa’s controversial decision to stop valuing health benefits of clean air regulations
Over three dozen democratic senators launch investigation into epa’s controversial decision to stop valuing health benefits of clean air regulations

More than 36 Democratic senators have initiated an independent investigation into the Environmental Protection Agency following what critics are calling a significant blow to public health…

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