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Trump boosted half of US coal plants with taxpayer dollars and ‘free passes to pollute’, report says

Environmental Defense Fund analysis shows administration handed out $950m and Clean Air Act exemptions.

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For US Democrats, climate policy is now about energy bills

Climate change has all but disappeared from Democrats' campaign pitches, replaced by promises to lower electricity bills. But what would the party actually do on climate if it wins control of Congress?
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Flooding forces people to leave their homes in US Southwest

Heavy rains and flash flooding have prompted mandatory evacuation orders in parts of the U.S. Southwest.
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On the brink of ruin due to climate change, Pacific Islanders know who is to blame

Living on the brutal frontline of climate change, Pacific Islanders are urging the world to take urgent action at the upcoming COP31 summit in Antalya - warning that the consequences otherwise will be catastrophic.

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Bigfoot is helping predict impacts of climate change

Believe it or not, researchers are using Sasquatch data to better understand how well their methods for studying scientifically recognized species are working.

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Where the candidates for New Mexico governor stand on oil and gas

Deb Haaland and Gregg Hull never debated face to face, but when it comes to oilfield enforcement and climate goals, there are clear differences.

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What’s the fairest way to put a carbon tax on a hamburger?

A global tax on food emissions, mostly from meat and dairy, could cut them by 17 percent. Charging rich nations up to $969 per ton of CO2, and poor ones as little as $21, would protect the hungry.
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The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet

A lot of climate change is beyond the control of individuals alone, but how you eat can matter more than you may think.
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'Why would we want to leave?': Fiji islanders work on climate resilience to avoid relocation

Residents of Fiji's tiny Serua Island have rejected calls to relocate, instead opting to renovate flimsy coastal homes.
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How a U.N. report legitimized carbon capture and skewed decades of climate policy

A U.N. report concluded carbon capture could offset fossil fuels’ effect on climate change. Two decades later, the process has failed to meaningfully scale up, and it’s proving hard to take the promises back.
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What is Canada’s climate track record as it seeks 'ever closer' ties with Europe?

Critics say there is a stark contrast between PM Mark Carney's international reputation as a climate champion and his domestic drive to expand oil and gas production.

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