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A devastating year of climate-related disasters left more than 87.8 million people affected globally in 2025, with over 200 separate events ranging from flash floods and wildfires to severe droughts and tropical storms, according to preliminary data from the International…
The English housing market is showcasing a growing trend toward sustainable living, with properties featuring renewable energy technologies now prominently available for sale across the country. From charming renovated Victorian village houses in Hampshire to sleek new-build apartments in south…
Arctic polar bears adapt successfully to ice loss by switching hunting strategies, gaining weight and health. Meanwhile, Canada plans complex operation to transport captive belugas to US aquariums, and GPS disruptions threaten maritime safety worldwide.
Maine is moving forward with an ambitious renewable energy plan that highlights a common challenge in clean power development: generating energy where it’s needed most versus where it can be produced most effectively. The Maine Public Utilities Commission has issued…
A health assessment commissioned by Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) claiming its North Omaha coal plant poses no “significant” health threat has drawn sharp criticism from public health experts, community members, and even utility board members who say the study’s…
Despite facing significant policy uncertainties in major markets like the United States and China, global investment in the energy transition demonstrated remarkable resilience in 2025, reaching a record $2.3 trillion according to a new BloombergNEF report. This represents an 8…
The Trump administration has unveiled an unlikely new face for America’s coal industry: “Coalie,” a cartoon character featuring big eyes, a cheerful grin, and yellow boots that bears striking resemblance to Japanese kawaii-style mascots. Interior Secretary Doug Burgum posted the…
A rare desert plant is thriving at a solar farm near Las Vegas, offering encouraging evidence that renewable energy development doesn’t have to come at the expense of biodiversity. The threecorner milkvetch, a low-growing member of the pea family that’s…
Winter Storm Fern’s devastating impact across the South revealed a shocking truth about America’s electrical infrastructure: we’re still relying on the same basic wooden pole system that Samuel Morse pioneered in 1843. While power plants weathered the storm successfully—whether running…
Environmental advocates slam Trump's EPA for abandoning public health protections to favor polluting industries, as devastating floods from Storm Chandra force Somerset residents from homes. Plus: Dutch court finds Netherlands discriminated against Caribbean territory Bonaire in climate response, and Australia considers $35 billion carbon levy.
