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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

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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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

A small town is inundated by brown flood waters

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

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

Demonstrators chant as lawmakers are welcomed back ahead of a House meeting in the state Capitol in Austin, Texas.

How Texas flood relief got caught in a high-stakes political battle

As a fight over voting districts consumes the Texas legislature, funding for flood relief remains elusive.

Naveena Sadasivam Extreme Weather August 22, 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

Workers on the banks of a creek collect trash using a large boom. In the distance are a bridge and tall city buildings.

LA County sues Pepsi and Coke over plastic pollution and false advertising

The lawsuit says the companies knew the limitations of plastics recycling but promoted it anyway.

Joseph Winters Accountability November 3, 2024

Forecasted temperatures for June 16 in Alaska.

Alaska just hit a climate milestone — its first-ever heat advisory

The heat bearing down on central Alaska "could feel like 110" in a state where the sun can shine all day.

Lois Parshley Extreme Heat June 16, 2025

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