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AI was supposed to cut emissions. But fossil fuel companies are using it to find more oil and gas.

AI in fossil fuel production is helping companies find oil, improve drilling and increase efficiency, raising concerns about additional global emissions.
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Climate disasters driving child marriage, violence and teen pregnancy, major study finds

The new research looks at climate data from more than 50 countries over the past three decades, alongside a survey of 5,000 girls, in-depth interviews, and focus groups.

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Extreme heat is raising risks for mothers and babies — but experts say cooling solutions already exist

73 percent of maternal healthcare workers surveyed say they have seen heat-linked cases rise in the last five years.

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Oklahoma oil company plugs disposal well that posed threat to city’s drinking water

The Frontier and ProPublica revealed that state regulators had approved the well in Enid, Oklahoma, in violation of rules meant to protect municipal groundwater. Now the well is permanently shut down.
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Climate leaders push for more solar energy by 2030

Prominent climate leaders have called on governments, businesses, institutions, and the public to make a push for solar power before the decade is out, re-powering the world with cheap, clean energy. Is that possible?

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Diesel prices are rising worldwide. So are electric truck sales

Sales of medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks hit a high in the first half of 2026, mostly thanks to China. Diesel prices are set to keep the momentum going.

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‘Wait for the clock to run out’: Louisiana offshore wind energy leaders look beyond Trump

Trump’s crackdown brought offshore wind development to a near standstill. Louisiana companies are trying to keep the industry alive until the political winds change.
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Mixed start for pre-Cop31 as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit

Anthony Albanese joins about 4,000 people in Fiji for preparatory meeting for year-ending Cop31 United Nations climate summit.

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Today’s children face 84% more extreme fire weather than their grandparents

Climate change drives most of the added extreme fire weather Europe's children face, and faster emissions cuts could spare them over a year.
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Razor-thin race puts Brazil’s gains against Amazon deforestation at stake

Brazil’s upcoming presidential election could reshape the Amazon's future.

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Sea levels on the West Coast to rise by a foot as Kelvin waves hit

Sea levels along the West Coast will begin to rise by up to a foot this month as a series of pulses of warm water called Kelvin waves hit the shoreline and move north.

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