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Wild oysters make a comeback in Maine

After more than a century, these shellfish have reappeared in Damariscotta River. Their return is a boon—and a warning of a changing climate.
Green trees on one side of the road and deforested brown land with bare earth and cut timber on the other.

‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns

Financial institutions pouring money into land clearance and undermining efforts to stop destruction, says Climate Focus.

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Dozens are dead and dozens more missing as catastrophic rains devastate Mexico

Torrential rains set off deadly floods and landslides across five Mexican states, leaving a trail of destruction.
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One dead, about 1,000 displaced as western Alaska hit by ex-typhoon

Emergency supplies began to arrive in communities Monday, as search and rescue efforts continued for two people unaccounted for in Kwigillingok.
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Government shutdown cuts off flood insurance program during storm season

The government shutdown has halted the National Flood Insurance Program, blocking new policies and renewals for 4.7 million policyholders.

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Extreme heat is making toxics even more dangerous to farmworkers, study says

Extreme heat can exacerbate the impacts of some toxics on the kidneys, according to a University of Arizona study published this month in the journal Environmental Research.

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Former EPA Region 2 administrator Lisa Garcia considers environmental justice with Trump in power

Pivotal in creating environmental justice programs at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Garcia now says ongoing cuts by President Donald Trump's administration have meant the “complete dismantling” of years of work.

a group of people in yellow hard hats standing in a coal mine.

Coal miners with black lung say they are 'cast aside to die' under Trump

President Trump has been a cheerleader for coal miners. But these miners say his administration is failing to enforce limits on a lethal workplace hazard.
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How grand plans to restart oil drilling off Santa Barbara’s coast hit California’s green wall

A Texas oil company’s bid to revive long-idled drilling platforms off the Santa Barbara coast is faltering amid mounting lawsuits, regulatory setbacks, and financial strain.

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New Mexico has huge potential for geothermal energy—what will it take to harness it?

With vast untapped geothermal reserves beneath its surface, New Mexico could become a national leader in renewable energy.

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Climate change and aging drains wreak havoc on Indian city

A deluge that dumped more than 12% of of Kolkata's annual rainfall in a single day left the city flooded, revealing how climate change–driven extreme weather and a crumbling drainage system are straining India’s urban infrastructure.

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