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For 20 years, Canada’s leaders have promised a carbon capture fix

From Stephen Harper to Mark Carney, Canadian politicians have made promises on carbon capture — yet to be delivered.

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The climate crisis onscreen: 14 films that made waves

Climate-themed films matter more than ever as the Trump administration weakens environmental protections. Here are some of the best and most meaningful ones.
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Lake Powell shrinks and marinas must adapt

Overuse, drought, and climate change have pummeled Lake Powell to near historic lows, made worse by the driest winter on record and extreme heat.

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How Big Oil spent decades selling the myth of ‘clean’ natural gas

A new report reveals oil and gas companies knew as early as the mid-1970s that methane fueled climate change while launching massive PR campaigns to promote natural gas as clean energy.
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Summer heat could be hurting your heart without you knowing it

New studies hint that rising temperatures may trigger inflammation tied to heart attacks, strokes, and accelerated aging.
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Extreme heat is eroding health, productivity, and incomes of Dhaka's informal workers

Nearly 75% of migrants in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, reported being negatively affected by rising temperatures, while 100% reported being affected by extreme weather events.

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Global warming unmakes winter in the US West

A new climate attribution study shows that heating from greenhouse gases could drive extreme snow droughts in the western United States every third year by 2050.

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Millions face long-term coastal flooding risk in UK without climate action, scientists warn

A ‘reasonable worst-case scenario’ suggests need for large-scale movement of populations away from reshaped coast.

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The Kansas community fighting data centers before they arrive

A group of residents in Lawrence, Kansas, believe they have everything a data center developer could want: ample farmland, energy, and the Kansas River. As nearby towns face massive data center proposals, they’ve formed a well-organized opposition, learning from fellow advocates to discourage developers from bringing projects to their town.
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EPA violated key soot standard in Clean Air Act, court rules

The agency now has until early 2027 to implement the strengthened particulate matter standard and designate the areas with air pollution violating it.
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UVA Health University Medical Center earns two national environmental excellence awards

In recognition of leadership and innovation in sustainable healthcare, UVA Health University Medical Center received a 2026 Greenhealth Champion Award and a Circle of Excellence Award in Green Building from Practice Greenhealth.

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