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Colorado’s Mountain Views Vanish From Coal Plant Emissions While Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Virginia Offshore Wind Halt — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Jan 17 2026

Trump administration keeps Colorado coal plants running despite EPA concerns, obscuring iconic Longs Peak views. Federal judge allows Virginia's largest offshore wind project to continue construction. Moss Landing marks one year since massive battery fire sent toxic plumes across California's coast. Read the full article

January 17, 2026

Spanish ‘garden of eden’ farm cultivates 500 rare citrus varieties to combat climate change

Hidden along Spain’s eastern coast lies what chef Matthew Slotover calls a “Garden of Eden” – a remarkable organic farm that could hold the key to…

January 17, 2026

Alabama mayor’s secret deal with data center developer sparks community outrage at town hall

A secretive non-disclosure agreement between a small Alabama town’s former mayor and a data center developer has ignited controversy among residents concerned about transparency and potential…

January 17, 2026

Uk faces exclusion from historic ocean summit as parliament delays ratifying un high seas treaty

The United Kingdom is at risk of being locked out of a groundbreaking international ocean conservation summit due to Parliament’s failure to ratify a crucial UN…

January 17, 2026

Historic un treaty takes effect to protect life in international waters beyond national borders

After two decades of negotiations, a groundbreaking United Nations treaty officially took effect on January 17, 2026, establishing the world’s first comprehensive framework to protect marine…

January 17, 2026

Federal judge blocks trump administration’s attempt to halt virginia offshore wind project

A federal judge has delivered another blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail renewable energy projects, allowing Virginia’s largest offshore wind development to continue construction…

January 17, 2026

Un secretary general antónio guterres warns “powerful forces” threaten global environmental cooperation as organization marks 80th anniversary

United Nations Secretary General António Guterres delivered a stark warning about threats to international collaboration during a historic speech marking the UN’s 80th anniversary. Speaking at…

January 17, 2026

Australian scientists discover tree bark microbes act as natural air purifiers, consuming greenhouse gases

A groundbreaking study published in Science reveals that tiny microbes living in tree bark are secretly working as nature’s air purifiers, consuming significant amounts of harmful…

January 17, 2026

Mongabay launches bite-sized environmental news service to reach broader audiences

Environmental journalism powerhouse Mongabay has unveiled its new Newswire Desk, designed to deliver quick, digestible environmental news to general audiences who may be overwhelmed by technical…

January 17, 2026

Twin mountain gorilla babies born in congo’s virunga park offer hope for critically endangered species

In a rare and precious moment for conservation, twin mountain gorilla babies have been born in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s Virunga National Park, bringing cautious…

January 17, 2026

Colorado’s Mountain Views Vanish From Coal Plant Emissions While Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Virginia Offshore Wind Halt — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Sat, Jan 17 2026

Hazy view of Colorado's Longs Peak and Rocky Mountain National Park obscured by coal plant air pollution

Trump administration keeps Colorado coal plants running despite EPA concerns, obscuring iconic Longs Peak views. Federal judge allows Virginia's largest offshore wind project to continue construction. Moss Landing marks one year since massive battery fire sent toxic plumes across California's coast.

January 17, 2026

Climate change forces australian cyclist indoors as tour down under highlights environmental contradictions

As Adelaide prepares to host the prestigious Tour Down Under, Australia’s premier WorldTour cycling race, local cyclist Maeve Plouffe finds herself trapped in an uncomfortable irony.…

January 17, 2026

Colombia celebrates 25% drop in deforestation as forest protection efforts show results

Colombia is making significant progress in its fight against deforestation, with new government data revealing a 25% reduction in forest loss during the first three quarters…

January 17, 2026

Governors strike white house deal on data center energy costs, but environmental groups warn of fossil fuel dependence

A bipartisan coalition of 13 governors met at the White House Friday to address mounting concerns over soaring electricity costs driven by the explosive growth of…

January 17, 2026

Microplastics research faces critical moment as scientists debate conflicting study results

The scientific community finds itself at a crossroads regarding one of the most pressing environmental health questions of our time: are microplastics in our bodies actually…