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Nebraska Republicans say a new canal will keep their water from being pilfered by Colorado. Water experts say it won't really do anything.
State regulators shuttered the AltEn plant in 2021 after years of environmental violations. Residents are just beginning to grapple with its toxic legacy.
There are some caveats, but it’s an ambitious goal for a state that currently gets more than half of its electricity from coal.
Documents indicate that the tech company may be planning a massive natural gas-powered data center project in Nebraska — but it could hinge on one piece of legislation.
Minimum temperatures have shot up, presenting an overlooked threat to people, livestock, and crops.
Residents and officials are finding ways to slow down the development rush.
The new hire will cover climate impacts in Nebraska for local and national audiences.
Trees are usually seen as climate heroes. But across the Plains states, "woody encroachment" is crowding out the prairie.
Home insurance is buckling under climate risk and construction trends. Find out how your state fares.
