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What a historic ‘blue wave’ midterm means for climate action
Democrats secured control of Congress and multiple state governments in midterm elections, positioning the party to challenge Trump administration climate rollbacks through funding leverage and investigations.
‘A new age of climate extremes’: Earth accumulating heat at accelerating rate
Earth’s heat accumulation is accelerating at record levels, with 2026 tracking as one of the four warmest years on record as the Cop31 climate summit convenes in Turkey.
Louisiana’s accidental blueprint for restoring its coast
Louisiana’s coastal wetlands are unexpectedly gaining ground near a Mississippi River diversion built in 2002, demonstrating land-building potential through sediment deposition, yet the state canceled a larger similar project in 2025.
Electric aviation is taking off in unexpected ways
A rural North Carolina county deployed an electric aircraft to emergency medical response, successfully reaching a patient 20 minutes before paramedics and demonstrating a practical application of eVTOL technology beyond air taxi services.
As Nebraska seeks to grow, Omaha’s energy capacity is a major hurdle
Omaha’s primary power utility faces critical capacity constraints that threaten regional economic growth, with less than 100 megawatts available for major new projects while demand from data centers and industry surges.
Plastic pollution is putting an old legal doctrine to a new test
A Baltimore court ruled that plastic pollution from branded products is a consumer behavior problem, not corporate liability, testing whether public nuisance laws can hold manufacturers accountable for product pollution.
‘Everything is so out of whack’: UK trees experience spring six months early
UK trees are experiencing early spring growth due to mild autumn temperatures, raising concerns about ecosystem disruption and long-term harm to pollinators dependent on seasonal timing.
Most Europeans want action to tackle climate crisis but not at any cost, poll shows
A YouGov poll across six European countries shows most citizens believe climate change is real and requires action, though support drops for measures requiring personal sacrifice or lifestyle changes.
Democrats take control of Georgia’s powerful utility regulator
Democrats will control Georgia’s Public Service Commission starting in January for the first time in 30 years, planning to focus on utility affordability and increased scrutiny of Georgia Power.
Who’s who at Cop31: key players at the climate talks
Cop31 climate negotiations take place in Antalya, Turkey, with Australia managing overall direction and key global players including Brazil, China, India, and the UK participating or sending representatives.
Climate always comes second: are green issues slipping down Burnham’s agenda?
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces criticism from Labour MPs over environmental decisions, with green initiatives being deprioritized in favor of national security and cost-of-living concerns.
A monstrous El Niño has arrived. Here’s what it means for where you live.
A record-strength El Niño phenomenon is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to significantly alter global weather patterns over the coming months, with severe regional impacts across the United States and worldwide.