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A coalition of Illinois congressional representatives is demanding the federal government release $3 billion in stalled funding designated for replacing toxic lead service lines that carry drinking water to homes across the nation. The lawmakers allege that the withholding of…
Pennsylvania lawmakers voted Wednesday to formally withdraw from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI), cementing the state’s exit from a multi-state program designed to reduce carbon emissions from power plants. The withdrawal was included as part of negotiations to pass…
The UK Labour government appears poised to dramatically reduce heat pump subsidies in its upcoming November 26 budget, potentially undermining the country’s transition away from expensive fossil fuel dependence. This move contradicts Labour’s campaign promises to move beyond short-term political…
A surprising consensus is emerging across America’s political divide: widespread opposition to the rapid expansion of data centers that power artificial intelligence and cloud computing. From Trump supporters to Bernie Sanders progressives, communities are finding rare common ground in their…
The UK government is poised to eliminate heat pump subsidies for hundreds of thousands of homeowners as part of Chancellor Rachel Reeves’s upcoming budget strategy aimed at reducing energy bills across the country. The move comes as officials grapple with…
Ecuador’s government has frozen the bank accounts of dozens of Indigenous leaders, environmental activists, and nonprofit organizations since September 2025, effectively cutting off their access to funds needed for community organizing and conservation efforts. The financial restrictions have left many…
Despite widespread public support for protecting the Amazon rainforest, political systems across the Pan-Amazon region consistently fail to deliver the environmental reforms needed to combat deforestation and promote sustainable development. A new analysis reveals that while politicians routinely voice support…
When the federal government shuts down, America’s environmental watchdog goes offline—and polluters appear to take notice. New research reveals that companies increase their emissions during government shutdowns when EPA enforcement officers are furloughed, creating a troubling pattern of environmental damage…
A striking paradox is emerging across America: while politicians increasingly avoid saying “climate change,” communities are rapidly adapting to its undeniable effects. This phenomenon began in Florida, where Governor Ron DeSantis erased climate references from state law last year while…
Brazil opened the doors to COP30 in the Amazon city of Belém this week with President Lula promising ambitious climate action, but the host nation’s recent environmental decisions are raising serious questions about its commitment to protecting the world’s most…
