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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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Oil built the Persian Gulf. Desalinated water keeps it alive. War could threaten both

As the Iran war widens, experts say the Middle East’s real strategic weak point may be water — not oil.
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Is the FBI investigating environmental activists?

A recent visit by an FBI agent to a climate activist hints at a broadening Trump administration effort to target political opponents.

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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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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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‘Fundamental conflict’: Ethics holds on Trump EPA chemicals officials lift

A host of agency appointees will be free to reconnect with past industry clients on upcoming consequential regulatory matters.
www.eenews.net
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EU crackdown on ‘meaty’ plant-based labels sparks climate concern

The EU Council’s decision to ban ‘meaty’ labels from plant-based products was announced on the same day it green-lit a bold climate target.
www.euronews.com
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Texas seizes the solar crown from California, and other key points from the latest electricity data

Utility-scale solar soared in 2025 across the country; coal also grew, while natural gas was down.
insideclimatenews.org
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Tackling air pollution should be part of government work to cut cancer rates, scientists say

New European Code Against Cancer calls on politicians to phase out use of fossil fuels in homes.

www.theguardian.com
Massive fire explosion close up in military combat and war. Vehicle explosion from a tank in a city in the Middle East.

War and uncertainty cloud Trump’s AI pledge rollout

Even without war, experts in energy markets expressed doubt that the tech companies’ promises can check fast-rising electricity prices.
www.eenews.net
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Arizona’s water is drying up. That won't stop its data center rush

Though tech companies are secretive about water usage, Arizona’s 150-plus data centers and chip factories use a tiny fraction of its supply.
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Hand holding sign: "THE CLIMATE IS CHANGING SO WHY ISN'T THE SYSTEM?"

Climate deniers expected more resistance to Trump’s fossil fuel blitz

‘I’ve never seen anything like this,” longtime denier Marc Morano said recently of climate action advocates going ‘silent’ on the issue.
www.desmog.com
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In New Mexico, natural gas transporter goes to the mat over $47.8 million fine

New Mexico has spent $225,000 in staff time fighting Targa over emission infractions, some that the company reported itself.

capitalandmain.com
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Taxing frequent flyers to solve aviation’s carbon problem

If you were to design a scheme to deliberately accelerate climate change, you couldn’t do much better than an airline loyalty program.

www.anthropocenemagazine.org
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War with Iran: What the assault means for renewable energy

Higher energy prices could make green alternatives more attractive, but harder to deploy.
www.bloomberg.com
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Europe will give priority to clean energy, high-level EU diplomat says

A high-level EU diplomat says Europe is focused on nuclear and renewables, as India makes a play for Canadian oil and gas.

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