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California’s ambitious floating offshore wind plan faces engineering hurdles and local opposition

California plans to transform Humboldt Bay into a hub for floating offshore wind power to help reach its 100% clean energy goal by 2045.

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The year so far: hottest and driest in US history

After a season-defying March heat wave pushed things into overdrive, it’s an open question — and a crucial one — how soon more generous moisture might arrive.

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There’s hope for the offshore wind industry — yes, really

Trump’s court losses give the wind industry a chance to get back on stable footing.

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Federal delay of silica dust rule leaves coal miners at risk of black lung

Federal regulators have indefinitely postponed a rule designed to limit coal miners’ exposure to harmful silica dust, citing ongoing litigation.

Two men attempting to salvage items inundated by floodwaters amidst submerged vehicles.

A more troubling picture of sea-level rise is coming into view

Scientists have uncovered a "blind spot" in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Across much of the world, sea levels are higher than previously assumed and land is sinking faster.
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What to expect when you’re expecting the end of the world

Jem Bendell predicted that society would collapse because of climate change. Then he tried to get on with his life.
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Newcomers arrive and Amazon forests are cleared as Brazil explores for oil

Anticipation of offshore oil development is drawing thousands to a remote Amazon city, fueling rapid, unplanned growth before any economic benefits materialize.

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USDA pause on manure-to-gas loans extended through the year

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) extended its moratorium on loans for anaerobic digesters — many of which are issued for large-scale farms that turn animal waste into gas — through the end of 2026 due to “persistent and escalating concerns.”  
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Climate change denial sees a resurgence in Trump’s Washington

A conference near the White House drew dozens of people who reject the scientific consensus on climate change. The mood was triumphant.
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Southeast Minnesota green energy transmission line sparks environmental concerns

A massive expansion of the electricity grid through southern Minnesota has local landowners and conservationists worried about the impact on wildlife, ground water and the land.

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The future of coral reefs lies in human intervention

Current efforts to help coral evolve heat tolerance are moving too slowly to outrun global warming. Scientists propose a moon-shot level research program to engineer evolution.

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