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Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Nearly all snow has vanished from Papua’s Puncak Jaya, once topped with “eternal snow” for centuries. Glacier coverage has shrunk from 1,900 hectares to 16 hectares, with complete disappearance expected within a year or two.
A rural Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Bannock County, Idaho, is reconsidering its 2024 ban on utility-scale solar and wind development, with commissioners set to vote on an ordinance allowing renewables this fall.
Brightline shows people want more trains. But who will pay for them?
Brightline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while seeking to refinance $4.4 billion in debt, though operations between Miami and Orlando will continue as ridership and revenue increase.
Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva’s chief warns that 115,000 new homes built in flood zones over the next decade could become uninsurable as climate-related flooding risks increase substantially.
Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
England’s government plans to plant 500,000 trees over three years as part of a £79m investment in natural landscapes to combat extreme weather and flooding.
Nebraskans couldn’t escape the heat this summer — not even at night
Omaha and Lincoln residents faced persistent nighttime heat during a recent early September heat wave, with temperatures remaining in the 90s even after dark, prompting expanded cooling center operations and raising concerns for vulnerable populations.
States want to make Big Oil pay for climate harm. Now, courts are weighing in.
Federal judges blocked New York’s climate superfund law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages. The Supreme Court will soon hear a case that could determine whether states can pursue similar accountability measures.
New Colorado neighborhood could offer glimpse into the future of home energy use
A new Colorado housing development near Denver features nearly 100 homes equipped with ground-source heat pumps in partnership with Dandelion Energy and Lennar, potentially demonstrating a path to reduce energy consumption and peak demand across the nation.
‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science
An uncrewed autonomous vessel has begun a 22,000km journey around Antarctica to collect climate data on ocean carbon dioxide absorption and atmospheric conditions over seven to nine months.
‘It’s just cruel’: US households hit by surge in electricity shutoffs amid record hot summer
US electricity shutoffs surged 28% in July amid record heat, with nearly 174,000 households disconnected across 10 states while dangerous temperatures persisted, straining vulnerable families already facing soaring energy bills.
Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
UK intelligence chiefs warned of catastrophic national security threats from climate and ecosystem collapse, including food shortages and mass migration, but their report was suppressed before its scheduled publication last October.
Gas, solar, and tech companies all want this bill. Will Congress pass it?
A bipartisan group of senators is working to pass a permitting reform bill aimed at expediting construction of energy infrastructure, facing pushback over concerns about data centers and environmental protections.