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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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Scientists from 57 countries want to end siloed decision-making on climate and biodiversity

A new report calls for solutions that simultaneously address climate change, biodiversity, health, water, and food issues.

Joseph Winters Solutions December 18, 2024

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Nearly half of US children are breathing dangerous levels of air pollution, report warns

The American Lung Association report comes amid the EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections.

Maya Yang, The Guardian Equity April 25, 2026

Deep-diving robots help crack the mystery of Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice

A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.

Matt Simon Oceans April 17, 2026

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Mississippi River towns pilot new insurance model to help with disaster response

The pilot will test parametric insurance, which pays out quickly after agreed-upon “triggers” – such as wind speeds or river heights – reach a certain level.

Delaney Dryfoos, The Lens & Eric Schmid, St. Louis Public Radio Extreme Weather November 23, 2024

Did climate change supercharge the ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ storm pummeling the central US?

A relentless storm is unleashing floods and tornadoes. Here's how a warmer atmosphere and a simmering Gulf of Mexico could be making it worse.

Matt Simon Climate April 4, 2025

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Colorado is trying to prevent people from putting plastic forks in their compost

But even products certified as "compostable" are causing headaches.

Joseph Winters Regulation August 22, 2024

Exporting natural gas raises your power bills. Trump is doing it anyway.

The administration’s efforts to solve a so-called “energy emergency” might create an actual crisis.

Lylla Younes Energy February 26, 2025

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

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