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A new database tracks over 100 proposed lithium mining claims in the U.S., with at least six new projects expected by 2030, but the rush echoes past exploitation of Indigenous lands.
Lawmakers ended their push for a bill that would legalize plug-in solar panels on balconies after the electrical workers union raised safety concerns.
Nearly 60 nations at the first Conference on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels in Santa Marta began developing roadmaps to shift economies from coal, oil, and gas toward renewable energy.
Solar power is set to surpass coal in electricity generation on the Texas grid for the first time in history, driven by market forces in the state's competitive energy market.
Ventura County has deployed air monitors near a former nuclear reactor as the Sandy Fire grows dangerously close to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is finalizing a rule that would treat fusion energy as fundamentally safer than fission, streamlining its approval process.
Wind and solar combined generated more electricity than natural gas in April 2024, a historic milestone for renewables.
New OECD figures suggest developed countries failed to deliver $40 billion a year to help poorer nations adapt to climate change, as aid cuts take effect.
Microsoft, Google, Amazon and Meta partner with Elemental Impact to test advanced cooling, storage, and low-carbon materials in AI infrastructure.
A new AI-powered software helps community solar developers navigate interconnection bottlenecks, reducing delays and costs.
Solar power is set to surpass coal in electricity generation on the Texas grid for the first time in history, driven by market forces in the state's competitive energy market.
Ventura County has deployed air monitors near a former nuclear reactor as the Sandy Fire grows dangerously close to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is finalizing a rule that would treat fusion energy as fundamentally safer than fission, streamlining its approval process.
The uniforms use chemically recycled polyester, but critics question whether the technology enables continued plastic production rather than true sustainability.
Years of power outages and high fuel prices have driven a solar boom in Yemen, now attracting Chinese electric vehicle brands to the country’s affluent elite.
The largest US utility by market value will gain ownership of the nation's biggest offshore wind project through a merger with Dominion Energy.
The United Nations General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to endorse a historic International Court of Justice opinion that nations have a legal duty to combat climate change.
The Bay Area air district is working to finalize a first-of-its-kind zero-emissions water-heater rule while addressing affordability concerns.
A new study finds that forest thinning and prescribed burns in the Western U.S. prevented billions in losses and massive carbon emissions.
The Amazon-backed nuclear startup cleared a critical regulatory hurdle for its first commercial plant in Texas.
Scientists warn that the evolving El Niño pattern could intensify extreme weather events this year, with climate change worsening their impact.
Graham Platner's energy plan calls for faster clean energy development while incorporating community feedback to lower electricity costs.
Top pharmaceutical companies have set sustainability targets, yet their emissions continue to increase, highlighting a gap between ambition and action.
Ten candidates are competing for two seats on the Georgia Public Service Commission amid surging energy costs and debates over the state's energy transition.
New data shows 112 GW of grid batteries were installed worldwide in 2025, a 48% increase year-over-year, driven by falling costs and solar integration.
Amid rising concerns over extreme heat, flooding, and pollinator decline, native plants once dismissed as weeds are now flying off nursery shelves across the United States.
Florida temporarily halts sloth importation following the deaths of dozens of wild-born mammals at a now-shuttered Orlando business, a move with national implications.
Former Vice President Al Gore acknowledged the growing energy demands of AI data centers as a significant wrinkle in the fight against climate change, speaking 20 years after his landmark documentary.
Wall Street's confidence in clean energy tech grows as Fervo Energy's potential $1.8 billion IPO marks one of the largest renewable energy public offerings ever.
The Houston-based startup's IPO marks a milestone for advanced geothermal power, netting $1.9 billion and valuing the company at roughly $7.7 billion.
A real estate giant is using software to reduce natural gas consumption across its New York City portfolio ahead of Local Law 97's net-zero mandate.
The EPA's new rule would let fossil fuel infrastructure, data centers, and factories start building non-polluting components before receiving air-emission permits.
New research finds that drought surpassing critical thresholds in vulnerable regions can elevate the likelihood of war.
Millions of older Americans are falling into poverty in suburbs that lack the transit and services available in urban centers, a new Axios analysis finds.
A new retrospective examines how Los Angeles slashed its notorious smog and what work remains for cleaner air.
The Department of Defense has halted its permitting process for onshore wind, jeopardizing over 250 projects and 30 GW of potential capacity on private land.
EU foreign ministers warn that solar radiation modification poses major risks, yet debate over research continues.
A new report highlights how rising temperatures driven by climate change are extending and intensifying pollen seasons across the Northern Hemisphere.
Maine's once-booming community solar industry, the nation's leader in per-capita capacity, has ground to a halt amid regulatory and market uncertainty.
A Canary Media report examines Europe's efforts to decarbonize steel production, highlighting technological shifts and significant economic hurdles.
A new Lancet commentary argues that equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care is an urgent, missing component of climate adaptation strategies.
A new analysis published in Geophysical Research Letters concludes with over 98% confidence that planetary warming has accelerated since 2015.
Researchers respond to feedback on broadening indicators in the Lancet Countdown report tracking health impacts of climate change.
A new analysis from Grist argues that heat pumps should not only replace gas furnaces but also space heaters to significantly cut emissions.
Facing soaring energy demand, Dominion Energy and other Virginia utilities are building small-scale battery systems to reduce costs and improve grid reliability.
North Carolina's 'Let Them Build Act' seeks to streamline environmental reviews as the state grapples with an affordable housing crisis.
State regulators denied Southern California Gas permission to collect $266 million from customers for a large-scale hydrogen pipeline project.
Nations advance fossil fuel phaseout plans as China dominates clean energy technology and global deforestation shows signs of slowing.
Türkiye's COP31 presidency and the International Energy Agency have aligned on early priorities including clean cooking, waste emissions, and a new financing mechanism to accelerate clean energy transitions.
The data center operator's deal with the Swiss startup marks the first such agreement between a major AI infrastructure company and a carbon removal firm.
Lawmakers in Virginia have advanced a Dominion-backed grid modernization bill after rejecting Governor Spanberger's proposed changes, setting the stage for a potential veto override.
After a record high in 2024, tropical deforestation fell sharply last year, though the world remains far from its 2030 goal to halt forest loss.
Computer models using artificial intelligence cannot forecast record-breaking weather as well as traditional methods, according to a new analysis.
Dry conditions and hurricane debris have fueled destructive fires in Georgia, with nationwide drought data suggesting a potentially historic wildfire season.
The Supreme Court will weigh whether federal law shields Bayer's Roundup from state failure-to-warn claims brought by thousands of cancer patients.
The sector shifts focus from climate change to energy dominance, securing approval for two major Biden-era projects.
A planned Florida animal attraction transferred 13 surviving sloths to a zoo after an investigation revealed over 31 sloths died in its care.
The Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition launches to guide governments on phasing out oil, gas and coal.
Solar energy saw record-breaking growth last year, driven by falling costs and policy support, though grid integration challenges remain.
A complaint against Duke Energy's proactive grid upgrades could reshape solar integration and utility planning nationwide.
New research reveals bioenergy with carbon capture and storage could worsen emissions if not properly managed.
Municipal leaders and nonprofits lobby Congress for water system upgrades and restoration of a federal low-income assistance program.
Lab analysis detected hexavalent chromium and other contaminants in discharges from Tesla's Texas lithium facility, contradicting state regulators' earlier assessment.
The Houston-based startup's public offering filing reveals plans to scale its next-generation geothermal technology after launching its first commercial plant this year.
Officials from Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas describe river conditions as 'dire' and 'critical' ahead of a challenging water year.
Advocates urge organizers to insulate the upcoming fossil fuel transition talks from industry lobbying to avoid past failures.
A law passed in Utah last year has inspired similar portable solar legislation in 30 other states and Washington, D.C.
A California startup is scaling production of tandem solar modules that layer perovskite crystals atop silicon to boost efficiency.
International efforts to decarbonize the shipping industry, responsible for 3% of global emissions, are being complicated by geopolitical tensions.
Environmental justice advocate Catherine Coleman Flowers highlights the lack of affordable sewage disposal infrastructure in many rural U.S. communities.
China's manufacturing dominance in solar, batteries, and EVs positions it to capture a growing share of the global clean energy market.
A federal judge rejected the Justice Department's attempt to prevent Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies for climate damages.
A local congregation is using natural solutions to manage stormwater and reduce pollution in a flood-prone city.
A new analysis suggests private capital can be mobilized to fund resilience projects in cities vulnerable to climate change.
China announces major grid upgrades while planning new petrochemical capacity, highlighting the tension between clean energy goals and fossil fuel reliance.
The evolutionary adaptation that made great white sharks apex predators now makes them vulnerable to climate-driven ocean heating.
An investigation reveals a high mortality rate among sloths imported to a Florida tourist attraction.
A Biden-era ban on mining in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness watershed has been overturned by the U.S. Senate.
Pro-government legislators are pushing for a state-controlled entity to develop Brazil's rare earth resources as global demand for green technology minerals surges.
The storm has exposed the U.S. commonwealth's acute climate vulnerability and strained federal response systems.
Acute power needs and state climate goals are driving a rapid buildout of large-scale battery storage in the northeastern US.
Two Indigenous rights activists remain imprisoned in Russia, preventing their participation in a major UN climate and Indigenous gathering.
Aging dams on the Bronx River prevent migratory fish from reaching spawning grounds, stalling restoration efforts.
Maine has passed a law prohibiting approval of data centers with at least 20 megawatts of electricity demand until at least October 2027.
Protesters in San Francisco mourn the potential repeal of a foundational climate regulation.
The International Energy Agency has significantly reduced its pre-war oil demand outlook as conflict upends global energy markets.
The International Energy Agency has significantly reduced its pre-war oil demand projection as conflict disrupts global energy markets.
New legislation protects farmers and ethanol plants from legal action over greenhouse gas emissions.
Georgia regulators approved a program allowing data centers and large customers to directly finance new renewable energy projects connected to the utility's grid.
The Swedish company has raised the capital needed to finish construction of its flagship facility, marking a milestone for decarbonizing heavy industry.
The host nation has scheduled the 2026 UN climate summit for November in Antalya and named an Australian cattle farmer as its youth representative.
Science journalist Hillary Rosner explores the ecological consequences of disrupting wildlife movement patterns.
An affordable housing development will pioneer neighborhood-scale geothermal heating and cooling as a model for all-electric construction.
A powerful storm system is forecast to impact the Northern Mariana Islands and Guam in mid-April 2026.
Deep-pocketed tech giants are driving at least five U.S. projects to capture emissions from natural gas plants powering data centers.
A new legislative proposal aims to roll back equitable charging requirements for new multifamily developments to reduce construction costs.
Richland County residents will vote on whether to reverse a ban on large-scale renewable energy projects.
A natural gas industry coalition is launching a campaign to influence Democratic voters and candidates in Pennsylvania ahead of the 2024 election.
A Brazil-led initiative aims to provide the political will and implementation pathway needed to meet the global goal of halting deforestation.
Clean energy sources generated more electricity than natural gas in March, marking a historic milestone for the American power sector.
A state utility commission chairman called for accurate water consumption data from data centers as developers claim significant reductions.