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Marine biologists have achieved a significant breakthrough in ocean research by creating specialized tracking devices that can successfully monitor stingrays, one of the ocean’s most challenging species to study. For years, scientists have relied on biologging trackers to gather crucial…
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 protections and climate action efforts. The inquiry centers on the EPA’s recent decision to…
In the small town of Turkey, North Carolina, an inconspicuous biogas facility consisting of four silver mounds sits beside a towering grain silo, representing a controversial intersection of climate policy and environmental justice. The Align RNG facility processes hog waste…
In what environmental advocates are calling the most devastating climate action reversal in recent history, the Trump administration has dismantled the cornerstone of America’s climate regulatory framework by revoking the Obama-era endangerment finding on Thursday. The 2009 endangerment finding served…
Texas’s electricity grid operator is pushing back its timeline for evaluating a backlog of data centers and other large energy consumers waiting to connect to the state’s power system. The Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) announced this week that…
As the United States completed its withdrawal from United Nations climate negotiations in fall 2025, China seized the opportunity to position itself as the global leader in climate action. The world’s second-largest economy announced an ambitious absolute emissions-reduction target of…
Environmental groups are urging consumers to reconsider their Valentine’s Day flower purchases after laboratory testing revealed widespread pesticide contamination in imported rose bouquets. The testing, conducted in the Netherlands—Europe’s primary flower import hub—found that roses contained the highest levels of…
For Richard Behr, a 66-year-old central Maine resident, ice isn’t just frozen water—it’s a passion that drives his winter routine. Nearly every day during the cold season, Behr studies satellite images of his favorite lakes and ponds, searching for prime…
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.
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency made a notable reversal Thursday when it rescinded a foundational climate regulation while explicitly excluding a controversial Department of Energy report that had initially supported the decision. The EPA’s final rule omitted the disputed study,…