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How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly

From winter wildfires in Los Angeles to the unchecked growth of data centers, here are the big climate stories we covered in 2025.

Matt Simon Climate December 14, 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

The pollution paradox: How cleaning up smog drives ocean warming

New research indicates that the decline in smog particles from China’s air cleanups caused the recent extreme heat waves in the Pacific.

Fred Pearce, Yale Environment 360 Oceans June 5, 2024

What’s geologic hydrogen? What to know about the clean energy source buried under Michigan.

Research shows the state may be a hotspot for the resource, prompting a scramble to understand its potential.

Vivian La Science February 16, 2026

A "no parking" sign is nearly completely submerged in floodwater from Florida's Santa Fe River during Hurricane Irma in 2017

Waterlogged and contaminated: In rural Florida, locals suspect a mining company is to blame for their flooding troubles

Residents are trying to connect the dots between hurricanes, high radium levels, and a mineral mining giant next door.

Sachi Kitajima Mulkey & Ayurella Horn-Muller Extreme Weather September 4, 2025

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The US lost $35B in clean energy projects last year

A new report indicates that Trump administration policies led to billions of dollars in canceled investment and tens of thousands of lost jobs.

Naveena Sadasivam Politics February 5, 2026

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

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Sámi need better legal protections to save their homelands

Indigenous territories are sacrificed for global climate goals.

Taylar Dawn Stagner Global Indigenous Affairs Desk February 3, 2025

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