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As strong El Niño develops off the Pacific, experts say Vermont impact is tough to tease out

Particularly warm water forming along the coasts of North and South America have caught the eyes of weather watchers across the globe, but the impacts on Vermont are murky for now.

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No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net

As summer temperatures climb, city agencies and community groups are partnering to protect workers against extreme heat.
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China fights spread of deserts with 'straw checkerboards'

For half a century, workers in northern China have been using a technique called "straw checkerboards" to combat desertification.
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Home batteries could become the next must-have household appliance

An energy expert explains how batteries can lower electric bills, keep homes running during outages, and ease pressure on an increasingly strained grid.
On the US flag lies a pen and a book with the inscription - PROTECTION OF MARINE LIFE, ENDANGERED SPECIES, AND ECOSYSTEMS

Trump admin narrows Endangered Species Act protections

The Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries have changed what it means to "harm" threatened or endangered wildlife.
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NY Governor Hochul: ‘Do not question my credentials’ on climate, clean energy

While New York pushed back a near-term climate goal, the Democratic governor touted the state’s solar deployment, a major new transmission line, and plans to boost nuclear power to achieve its 2050 net-zero target.

Panoramic drone view of Balafon Beach Resort on Kololi Beach in Gambia shows close proximity of ocean and inland residences

In The Gambia, salt water intrusion is the leading edge of climate change

Salt water from the Atlantic Ocean used to stop 150 kilometers from the mouth of the Gambia River. But now, with sea level rise, it intrudes 300 kilometers or more, triggering an agricultural crisis.

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AI impact on fossil fuels and water resources in Indiana

Learn how artificial intelligence is influencing fossil fuels and water resources in Indiana, shedding light on local environmental issues.

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Vancouver’s growing anti-AI movement

Residents of Vancouver, British Columbia are protesting and calling for a moratorium on new AI data centers — and local politicians are listening.

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The climate fix: Target the biggest meat eaters

A Scottish study finds that shifting heavy meat eaters toward modest cuts, rather than trimming everyone's diet evenly, could prevent 60,000 diabetes cases and deliver outsized climate gains.

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