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‘We are in uncharted territory’: Earth logs hottest week on record

The grim milestone arrives as rampant flooding hits the Northeastern U.S., India, and Japan.

Akielly Hu Extreme Weather July 10, 2023

A woman sits on a chair in the middle of a house torn apart by a tornado, a tree with broken branches in the background.

How climate change made the Mississippi tornadoes more likely

A new study explores the link between rising temperatures and more deadly tornadoes.

Siri Chilukuri Uncategorized March 30, 2023

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They survived Hurricane Helene. Here’s how they’re doing a year later.

The powerful storm caught many people off guard as it drove through six states. As devastating as it was, did Helene truly change anything?

Ayurella Horn-Muller, Emily Jones, & Katie Myers Extreme Weather September 26, 2025

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‘Plastics are awesome’: Inside the Energy Department’s partnership with the plastics industry

Critics argue that the agency’s work with a lobbying group is a conflict of interest.

Joseph Winters & Emily Sanders Accountability February 2, 2025

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Texas sees ‘bonanza’ in carbon storage market

Critics say Railroad Commission and politicians focus on business, not environmental protection.

Elliott Woods, Capital and Main Energy November 11, 2023

Wall Street’s biggest names are backing off their climate commitments

Vanguard, the world’s second-largest asset manager, announced that it is resigning from a global net-zero initiative.

Naveena Sadasivam Economics December 9, 2022

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Tesla and Rivian signed a right-to-repair pact. Repair advocates are skeptical.

Despite a “landmark” agreement, automakers and the repair industry are still fighting over who controls car data.

Maddie Stone Transportation October 12, 2023

Firefighters mill around on a dirt road next to a red firetruck that says Volunteer on the side

New York isn’t ready to fight more wildfires

New York could see more frequent and destructive blazes, but the state doesn’t have enough forest rangers and firefighters to respond to the growing threat.

Nathan Porceng, New York Focus Wildfires December 1, 2024

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‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in California

A sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on 136,000 acres could be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers facing devastating water shortages.

Jeff St. John, Canary Media Energy March 29, 2026

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