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As Iran war roils energy markets, backers of renewables wish for a boost

The Iran war is shaking the global energy system and with it Earth's climate future.

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This iceberg was once the biggest in the world. Now it has just weeks left

A23a was once twice the size of Greater London but now its 40-year journey is coming to an end.
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How Trump’s EPA rollbacks give US states new tools in climate suits

Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s Department of Justice.

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Senator mocked ‘green energy crap.’ His house runs on it

Montana Republican Tim Sheehy voted to scrap solar tax credits after installing panels and battery storage at his Bozeman home.
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Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ mean for climate change?

China’s leadership has published a draft of its 15th five-year plan setting the strategic direction for the nation out to 2030, including support for clean energy and energy security.

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Why thinning a forest could get you more drinking water

Scientists have shown how actively managing forests to prevent wildfires can boost the snowpack, a critical source of water in the West.
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How Vermont’s pioneering clean heat plan fell apart

Misinformation, politics, and a complex design brought down a once-promising program which sought to slash emissions from heating in the cold New England state.

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Do solar panels hurt crop yields? It depends on where you farm

A new study shows agrivoltaics can cut maize yields in humid regions but boost soybean production in drier climates.
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Heat waves that spark damaging droughts are happening more frequently

Heat waves that lead to sudden and damaging drought are spreading across the globe at an accelerating rate, highlighting how climate change-fueled extremes can build dangerously off each other.

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Former EPA staff slams rollback of federal pollution protections

A new report called out the Trump administration’s many efforts to roll back pollution protections, warning increased exposure to toxic chemicals is hazardous to human health in Nevada and across the U.S.

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EPA hits 40-year lows in staffing after Trump targets its public health experts

An Inside Climate News analysis of just-released federal workforce data shows more than 4,000 employees departed between January 2025 and January 2026, including a majority of team leaders.

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