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Small island nations get big climate victory in international maritime court

Advocates say the ruling makes clear that complying with the Paris Agreement is not enough.

Anita Hofschneider International May 21, 2024

Illinois has few remaining wetlands. A Trump administration proposal could decimate what’s left.

If the rule takes effect, more than two-thirds of Illinois’ wetlands could lose federal protections.

Juanpablo Ramirez-Franco Regulation November 23, 2025

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An attempt to repeal Washington’s landmark climate law failed massively

"Every state legislator can now look to Washington and say, ‘This is a winning issue,’” Governor Jay Inslee said. “This is something you can defend and win big on."

Kate Yoder Politics November 6, 2024

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The funky mold turning food waste into culinary delights

An Indonesian staple is shaking up the restaurant scene — and may just end up preventing a big source of emissions.

Ayurella Horn-Muller Food and Agriculture November 7, 2024

A collage showing a red square with orange-to-red gradient and a square of a car driving through a flooded street

How climate change is worsening flooding and heavy rainfall

The latest science on the link between climate change and natural disasters — and how they may be playing out where you live.

Amal Ahmed Extreme Weather July 7, 2025

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Students, schools race to save clean energy projects in face of Trump deadline

Many projects such as solar panels and electric school buses may not meet new deadlines for tax credits under the “big, beautiful bill.”

Julia Gentin, The Hechinger Report Energy September 11, 2025

A man with his back to the camera considers a row of new washing machines and dryers in an appliance shop.

Washers and dryers are about to get a whole lot more efficient

The new guidelines will save people $2.2 billion a year in utility costs and eliminate 71 million tons of planet-warming CO2 emissions.

Tik Root Energy February 29, 2024

Salmon, tribal sovereignty, and energy collide as US abandons Resilient Columbia Basin Agreement

The move threatens treaty rights and salmon recovery as energy demands from AI and crypto surge.

Miacel Spotted Elk Indigenous Affairs June 30, 2025

Two firefighters are seen silhouetted against the flames of a burning house in Altadena, California.

Trump killed a crucial disaster database. This nonprofit just saved it.

Climate Central revived the federal list of billion-dollar disasters, another example of nonprofits providing data the government deletes.

Sophie Hurwitz Extreme Weather October 29, 2025

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