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How Big Oil pivoted from climate-friendly messaging to normalize dependence on fossil fuels

The world’s biggest oil and gas companies have spent the last four years systematically shifting away from climate-friendly advertising to push a new message: fossil fuels are here to stay.

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As India expands coal power, a mining town suffers

The people of Jharia, home to India’s largest coal reserves, are fueling the country’s economic growth and getting sick from the ensuing pollution.
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Alabama House committee considers bills targeting solar farms

One bill the committee approved allows county commissions to regulate solar farms while another stops new solar farm construction for a year.
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Opinion: Virginia is making strides on clean energy — even as it falls behind

Despite the Virginia Clean Economy Act's path to 100 percent carbon-free electricity by 2025, utilities are importing more fossil fuel electricity from other states.

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Why tech giants are ditching the power grid

Seeking power for data centers, Meta and other companies plan to use equipment that is expensive and polluting.
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Opinion: We need to be honest about Iran — and how our rampant greed for oil is causing mayhem

Oil has empowered capitalism and some of the world’s most exploitative regimes. Move away from it and we can solve some of the key issues we face, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot.

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Do high temperatures and pollution contribute to suicide risk?

A University of Utah study suggests knowing the suicide risk could improve policies and save lives.

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Women and girls bearing brunt of water shortages globally, UN warns

Unesco calls for action as lack of access and sanitation hits health, education and food security of women.

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Rubble remodel: Building homes from the city's past

Cities are quietly becoming raw‑material hubs as urban miners turn rubble into a carbon‑saving construction supply chain.
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In Brazil, regenerative farming advances, but deforestation still pressures ecosystems

Brazil’s agribusiness drives growth, but causes most deforestation; regenerative farming may help, yet weak governance risks continued ecosystem loss.

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Can evolution keep up with climate change? A flower offers hope

The scarlet monkeyflower's ability to keep pace with a punishing drought signals some plants can adapt quickly to climate extremes.

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