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Meet the combustible cartoon character who wants to make kids feel sorry for fossil fuels

A new children’s book by a Chevron-backed clean energy venture paints a sympathetic portrait of coal, oil, and gas.
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Athletes say climate change impacting Canada's Labrador Winter Games

From temperature changes to snowmelt, unpredictable weather made it hard to train for the 2026 Labrador Winter Games.

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As climate change threatens student athlete safety, states try to adapt

Rising temperatures are increasing the danger of heat-related illness among student athletes, pushing states to adopt new safety rules.

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Warm winters mean there's more nitrate pollution in Iowa's drinking water

Pollution levels in Iowa's water have been abnormally high this winter, forcing the state's largest city to run an expensive nitrate removal system.

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Higher cancer rates in counties with more CAFOs, study finds

People living near concentrated animal feeding operations, or CAFOs, in California, Texas and Iowa suffer from higher rates of cancer, suggesting that the air and water pollution from the massive farms may be playing a role, according to a new study.

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PFAS plan sparks backlash over weak protections

A petition opposing North Carolina’s proposed PFAS plan is gaining support. The plan is drawing backlash from advocates who say it lacks enforcement and could shift cleanup costs to communities.
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Solar saved Europe €3 billion in fossil fuel imports in March: Which country is leading the way?

A new analysis found that Europe’s solar capabilities could save the continent €67.5 billion by the end of the year if gas prices remain high.
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Iran war Strait of Hormuz crisis: Food, fuel, climate impact globally

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has triggered fuel shortages, food disruptions, and a resurgence of coal use, hitting billions of people, especially in poorer countries.

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Health sector launches collaborative to cut emissions and boost climate resilience

A National Academy of Medicine initiative is bringing together leaders across the U.S. health system to reduce its sizable carbon footprint and strengthen resilience to climate-driven health threats.

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Car dependency and US environmental health research

U.S. health research has long focused on car pollution; now scientists say the bigger threat may be car dependency itself.

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