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How the biggest renewable energy project in US history finally got built
The SunZia Wind and Transmission project, featuring over 900 turbines in New Mexico, came online this June as the largest wind farm in North America, now powering over 1 million homes across the Southwest.
New tool will help gardeners move away from thirsty English classics to drought-resistant plants
UK horticultural organizations are developing a free online tool to help gardeners identify plants that will survive future climate conditions in their region, moving beyond traditional English garden staples.
Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face ecosystem collapse risk by 2075 due to climate change, according to UN nature advisers.
Andy Burnham vows UK will hit net zero target despite Jackdaw gasfield approval
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has vowed the country will meet its net zero target by 2050 despite approving the Jackdaw gasfield, pledging to block new North Sea licences.
Would you trust an emergency alert written by AI?
Emergency managers increasingly explore AI tools for disaster alerts, but concerns persist about accuracy and public trust as climate disasters become more frequent.
Extreme weather is creating a perfect storm of misinformation. Here’s what’s at stake.
Extreme weather events are creating ideal conditions for misinformation spread, with social media conspiracies about disasters reaching vast audiences and undermining public trust in emergency authorities.
‘Bunch of baloney’: calls grow for Cop summit reforms as countries on track to fail nature targets
Countries concluded UN biodiversity talks in Armenia with new commitments to protect nature, but officials warn reform is needed as governments remain far off track on meeting environmental targets.
Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
The Osage Nation is accelerating orphan well cleanup efforts following reduced federal oversight requirements, enabling crews to work from weeks instead of months on permit approvals.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The Trump administration’s Department of Government Efficiency eliminated $468 million in tribal funding, including $20 million for a wind energy project in Alaska, significantly impacting Indigenous climate and infrastructure initiatives.
Brazil publishes first global ‘roadmap’ for phasing out fossil fuels
Brazil published the world’s first global roadmap for phasing out fossil fuels ahead of a climate summit, demonstrating that countries can transition away from coal, oil and gas while boosting economies and reducing poverty.
How the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats secured control of state governments in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week, potentially opening the door to significant clean energy policy advances in three states that have historically lagged on climate action.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring ocean currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to determine if it is weakening due to climate change, which could significantly alter weather patterns across Britain and Europe.