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"Yellowstone rangers find and donate hundreds of discarded baseball caps from the park's hot springs"
#US #USA #America

Yellowstone rangers clean 20K pieces of trash from the park — including some surprising finds
From claw clips to camera lens caps, the thousands of trash items reveal a lot about national park visitors.

#America, happy 250 anniversary of the first #UFC flight at the White House.

Extreme heat is changing daily life for most Americans Extreme heat is changing daily life for most Americans
#America #environment #weather

Dear Don;
Your are sooooo late to the game.
Greg Curnoe map of North America, 1989.
#America #Canada #Mexico

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low #America

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40 million people. Federal officials have taken emergency steps to stabilize Lake Powell, including sending in water from another reservoir and reducing releases downstream.

"US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters"
#US #USA #America #DataCentres …

US environmental groups urge EPA to reject new Pfas to cool datacenters
Coalition says Chemours downplayed health and climate risks in bid to fast-track the compound’s use

So, I can't eat any fresh greens when I #travel home to #America next week?
This is the type of advice I used to get when traveling to places like #India or

"Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call
Senators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters

"US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages"
#US #USA #America #Climate

US fossil fuel lobbyists also represent hundreds of cities fighting for climate damages
Analysis of federal lobbying disclosures shows local governments working with firms also linked to fossil fuel giants

"A ‘strategic mistake of colossal proportions’: Why Trump is losing the war on renewables"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Trump declared war on renewables – but Americans aren’t listening
Donald Trump’s efforts to push polluting coal onto Americans appear to be failing, as more households opt for rooftop solar.

🇺🇦 Auf #radioeins läuft...
America:
🎵 Ventura Highway
#NowPlaying #America
https://open.spotify.com/track/4IU1RL4BKvFyXtbTwaHAvW

More than half of America’s parks are near toxic chemical sites https://www.earth.com/environment/more-than-half-of-americas-parks-are-near-toxic-chemical-sites/

More than half of America’s parks are near toxic chemical sites
Thousands of public parks across America sit near toxic-release facilities and Superfund sites, revealing a hidden overlap in communities.

"New England invested in solar. It saved residents millions in electricity costs during a heat wave this month"
#US #USA #America

New England invested in solar. It saved residents $130M in electricity costs amid heat wave
A new report found that solar arrays saved $39 million to $54 million in a single day of a recent heat wave.

One of America’s healthiest coral reefs is losing its resilience https://www.earth.com/environment/one-of-americas-healthiest-coral-reefs-is-losing-its-resilience/

One of America’s healthiest coral reefs is losing its resilience
Nitrogen locked in coral skeletons traces 270 years of Mississippi River pollution reaching a reef long considered remarkably resilient.

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #DriveTime
America:
🎵 A Horse With No Name
#America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/am-rica-a-horse-with-no-name-ext-intro-outro-edit-v-2
https://open.spotify.com/track/1O2Vf39x6d1gHnNlGV2djQ

"Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon is trying innovative 'rope-free crab traps' to help"
#US #USA #America

Humpback whale entanglements are on the rise. Oregon hopes innovative 'rope-free crab traps' will help
Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopts new rules to enforce vessel monitoring system and to begin testing pop-up gear in state’s Dungeness crab fishery.

"Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good."
#US #USA #America

Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good.
Florida dumped 500,000 tons of oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico, which helped rebuild damaged reefs and restore marine habitats.

"One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low"
#US #USA #America #Water

One of America’s largest reservoirs just hit a record low
Lake Powell has fallen to its lowest level on record after an exceptionally dry and warm winter left the Colorado River Basin with little mountain snow to melt. Lake Mead also reached record lows, raising concerns for a river system that supplies water and power to more than 40 million people. Federal officials have taken emergency steps to stabilize Lake Powell, including sending in water from another reservoir and reducing releases downstream.

"Trump’s Iran war supercharged EV sales everywhere except the U.S."
#US #USA #America #Cars

Trump’s Iran war supercharged EV sales everywhere except the U.S. » Yale Climate Connections
As the Iran conflict pushed gas past $4 a gallon, EV sales spiked worldwide – with Chinese automakers winning the race U.S. policy handed them.

"US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds"
#US #USA #America #China

US building twice as much gas-fired capacity as China in AI boom, analysis finds
There has been a 76% increase in under-construction gas-fired projects amid ‘frenzy’ to build more datacenters

Happy Birthday America!
How's that mission statement going?
Oh. Oh no. Oh dear. Oh dear.
Good luck!
How it started.... | How it's going...
#America #fourthJuly

"Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find"
#US #USA #America #Health

Replacing gas stove can help asthmatics as much as some drugs, US experts find
Team in Ohio finds swapping to electric has ‘very large’ impact, despite study being scaled back by Trump cuts

"Agency says sea turtle eggs laid on California beaches are a first for the US West Coast"
#US #USA #America #California

Agency says sea turtle eggs laid on California beaches are a first for the US West Coast
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (AP) — A reptile believed to be struggling in sand at a Southern California beach was simply making history: a sea turtle laying eggs on the U.S. West Coast. And three days later, there were more. An olive ridley turtle — maybe the same one — laid eggs on Sept. 19, a […]

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #KEXP's #Early
America:
🎵 A Horse With No Name
#America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/am-rica-a-horse-with-no-name-ext-intro-outro-edit-v-2
https://open.spotify.com/track/1O2Vf39x6d1gHnNlGV2djQ

More than 80% of North America’s forests are entering dangerous territory https://www.earth.com/plants/more-than-80-of-north-americas-forests-are-entering-dangerous-territory/

More than 80% of North America’s forests are entering dangerous territory
Warming temperatures are reshaping where tree pests and diseases can thrive, leaving some forests far more vulnerable than others.

is #America slouching towards becoming a private Corporation?
#usa

"Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A judge just ordered its revival"
#US #USA #America #Energy…

Trump cancelled a $7B solar energy grant program. A Rhode Island judge just ordered its revival
Biden-era incentives for residential rooftop panels remain uncertain as plaintiffs await federal appeal.

Many Americans underestimate health risks of extreme weather, new study finds #America

Many Americans underestimate health risks of extreme weather, new study finds
A changing climate increases the health risks posed by extreme weather. However, according to the 2024 Yale Climate Opinion Maps, only 47% of U.S. survey participants believed that global warming would harm them personally.

"Data center proposals keep coming to Pennsylvania. A 41,000-person Facebook group leads the fight against them"
#US #USA #America

The 41,000-person Facebook group fighting data centers in Pennsylvania
In response to souring public opinion on data centers, Pennsylvanians have flocked to grassroots Facebook groups.

"Secret tunnels in Maine help wildlife cross the road safely. Now, they're expanding for bears and moose to fit, too"
#US #USA #America

Secret wildlife tunnels in Maine will soon be big enough for moose and bears to cross the road
While the tunnels already attract turtles and foxes, expanding them will make it easier for big mammals to traverse.

"North Carolina just voted to protect animals in the Great Smokies with historic investment in wildlife crossings"
#US #USA #America

North Carolina just made it easier to build life-saving wildlife crossings in the Great Smokies
Advocates say the historic investment will “improve safety for both people and wildlife” across the area.

6.5 million Americans face landslide risks—a new database shows where they live #America

6.5 million Americans face landslide risks—a new database shows where they live
Landslides cause an estimated $3 billion to $6 billion in damage and multiple fatalities annually in the United States. Those numbers could easily increase as housing needs spur development in landslide-prone areas and climate change increases the severity and frequency of heavy rains, which often trigger landslides. Despite the threat, there has never been a systematic, nationwide accounting of who is most at risk from landslides.

"Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Solar and storage account for 91% of new U.S. grid capacity in Q1 - pv magazine Global
Data published by the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) indicates that rapid deployment across major regional grids has driven a series of generation and capacity records during the first six months of the year.

"Otters may be back in the Bronx River, but it’s still legal to kill them in New York state"
#US #USA #America #NewYork

Otters may be back in the Bronx River, but it’s still legal to kill them in New York state
Letter: Peter J McKosky celebrates the return of the river otter after a century to New York, but notes that hundreds are violently killed in traps every year elsewhere in the state

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
America:
🎵 A Horse With No Name
#America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/am-rica-a-horse-with-no-name-ext-intro-outro-edit-v-2
https://open.spotify.com/track/1O2Vf39x6d1gHnNlGV2djQ

"Four states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings. The bipartisan effort is being called a 'blueprint'"
#US #USA #America

These states just made it easier to build wildlife crossings in 'bipartisan blueprint'
Studies show that a single wildlife crossing can prevent around 1,400 accidents over a 70-year lifespan, saving billions of dollars.

"Wyoming's largest wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule. It plans to reduce deer-vehicle collisions by 90%"
#US #USA #America

Wyoming's new $30M wildlife crossing is ahead of schedule
There are an average of 6,000 vehicle collisions with big game every year in Wyoming. A new overpass aims to slash those numbers.

"Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Trump plan to allow drilling near US world heritage site sparks alarm
Administration’s plan to scrap drilling-free buffer zone around New Mexico site prompts scrutiny from Unesco

"The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis"
#US #USA #America #ColoradoRiver

The US has a plan to save the Colorado River. Experts say it won’t be enough to stop the crisis
The 10-year blueprint mandates water cuts of up to 40% for California, Arizona and Nevada

"A small New Hampshire city is building tunnels just for salamanders. They're already saving lives"
#US #USA #America #NewHampshire

New Hampshire city builds tunnels just for salamanders
In the neighboring state of Vermont, salamander crossings constructed in 2015 have reduced the number of amphibian deaths at that site by 80%.

"Since 2018, over 9,000 animals have crossed this wildlife bridge in Washington. Trail cameras just spotted its first bear"
#US #USA #America

Trail cameras spot bear using Washington wildlife overpass for the first time
Black bears are notoriously skittish when it comes to wildlife crossings, but one brave bear gave the I-90 Snoqualmie Pass wildlife bridge a try.

"Billions in rare earth elements may be hiding in America’s coal ash"
#US #USA #America #Ash

Billions in rare earth elements may be hiding in America’s coal ash
Scientists are looking to diatoms, sea sponges, and plants for a cleaner way to recover rare earth elements and other valuable minerals hidden inside coal ash, red mud, and mine tailings. The bio-inspired approach could turn massive industrial waste piles into useful materials while reducing energy use, harsh chemicals, and reliance on new mining.

"California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires"
#US #USA #America #California

California becomes first US state to set efficiency rules for replacement tires
Regulations that would block sale of older tires praised by environmental groups amid rightwing backlash

"Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America"
#US #USA #America #Rewilding
…

Rewilding Backyards with Native Plants Gains Momentum Across America | Happy Eco News
Rewilding backyards with native plants is gaining momentum through the Less Lawn More Life Challenge.

"New England Affirms Faith in Wind Energy’s Future"
#US #USA #America #NewEngland

"Analysis: The two largest reservoirs in the US have hit record-low levels"
#US #USA #America #Water

Analysis: The two largest reservoirs in the US have hit record-low levels - Carbon Brief
The second-largest reservoir in the US reached a record-low water height on Sunday days after the largest reservoir broke its own record.

"Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’

"Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas"
#US #USA #America #Turtles

Rhossi, a rare sea turtle, recovers after 5,000-mile trek from Wales to Texas
Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, near death on Welsh beach in 2023, is thriving in Houston despite lingering pneumonia

"Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm"
#US #USA #America #Utah

Utah group aims to make climate-friendly homes the norm » Yale Climate Connections
Utah Clean Energy wants to make sure new homes are powered by renewable energy.

"How $600B of Biden’s clean energy funding escaped Trump’s cuts"
#US #USA #America #Energy

"Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery"
#US #USA #America #Turtles

Florida sets record for sea turtle nests but Trump move could stall recovery
Loggerhead turtles abound this season but rollback of Endangered Species Act protections could threaten future

"California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate"
#US #USA #America #California

California Creek Restoration Helps Young Salmon Grow Twice as Fast—And Doubles Their Survival Rate
Prairie Creek in CA has been transformed, with added wetlands for young coho salmon to grow bigger before making their journey to the ocean.

"Seattle wasn’t built for this much heat"
#US #USA #America #Seattle

Seattle wasn't built for this much heat » Yale Climate Connections
Homes designed to hold warmth are becoming dangerous during heat waves.

"US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis"
#US #USA #America #Methane

US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis
Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a major Trump donor, named as biggest single methane producer in new rankings

"Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Over 1,600 energy department webpages on utility bill savings removed as US temperatures soar
Guardian analysis found the removals coincided with the Trump administration’s push to weaken efficiency rules

"US trial could reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon climate critics: ‘on the edge of our seats’"
#US #USA #America #Climate

US trial could reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon climate critics: ‘on the edge of our seats’
Oil giant has denied involvement, but climate activists are closely watching court case against Israeli private investigator for answers

"An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts."
#US #USA #America #Renewables

An Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Solar developments led county officials to ban renewables in 2024. Now, the Republican commissioner who instigated the moratorium is leading the charge to…

"Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world"
#US #USA #America #Ontario

Wildfires in Ontario make Toronto air quality worst in world
Environment Canada has issued health warnings after sky over city turns yellow

"Teeny tiny bat found 100 miles from home in Nebraska office, takes most adorable photoshoot"
#US #USA #America #Nebraska

Teeny tiny bat found 100 miles from home in Nebraska office, takes most adorable photoshoot
Nebraska Wildlife Rehab rescues a teeny tiny cave myotis bat, a species never before recorded in Nebraska.

"Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity"
#US #USA #America #Alaska …

Scientists find nine new sponge species in glimpse of Alaska’s deep-sea diversity
But their habitat is threatened by bottom trawling in the region and Trump’s plan to expand seafloor mining

"Ørsted turns on 500 MWh battery project with co-located solar in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Teax

Ørsted turns on 500 MWh battery project with co-located solar in Texas - pv magazine Global
The Old 300 Storage project has reached commercial operations and is now fully integrated with the ERCOT grid, using made-in-America Tesla battery energy storage systems (BESS). It is co-located with a 430 MW solar project that was switched on in 2024.

"Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

Why heat waves can hit residents of cooler states especially hard » Yale Climate Connections
People often aren't acclimated or equipped for extreme temperatures.

"Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report"
#US #USA #America #Arctic

Trump administration pulls support for annual Arctic environmental report
Move by National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is latest government rollback of climate science activity

"First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’"
#US #USA #America #Environment

First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 'Good Samaritan Act'
The Good Samaritan act passed in 2024 with broad bipartisan support after 20 years of campaigning by groups including Trout Unlimited.

"Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Coal-to-solar project lands a rare clean-energy win in Ohio
The solar-plus-storage project faced no opposition despite growing pushback to clean energy in the state — likely because of its brownfield location.

"Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open"
#US #USA #America #Michigan

Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
A federal court is declaring that the energy department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date

"US EPA to undo carbon emission limits for power plants at G20 meeting"
#US #USA #America #Emissions
…

"First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 ‘Good Samaritan Act’"
#US #USA #America #Environment

First Permit to Clean Up Old Mine Waste Issued for WA State Under 2024 'Good Samaritan Act'
The Good Samaritan act passed in 2024 with broad bipartisan support after 20 years of campaigning by groups including Trout Unlimited.

"‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead"
#US #USA #America #Texas

‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead
Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park

"Michigan Voters Just Sent a Resounding Message About Data Centers"
#US #USA #America #Michigan

"More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
Trump-supporting states are driving the solar boom even as Republican policies complicate its future.

"Trail camera in Idaho backcountry captures footage of bears, elk, mountain lion cubs using the same spring"
#US #USA #America #Idaho

Trail camera captures bears, elk, cubs in Idaho backcountry— 'Every animal in the woods uses this one spring'
A wildlife montage on YouTube is piquing public interest in trail cameras.

"July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

July was hottest month ever recorded in US as heatwaves scorched country
Scientists have made clear that the elevated heat in the US was being amplified by the human-caused climate crisis

"The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid"
#US #USA #America #California

The bill that brings green hydrogen into California’s clean energy grid | The Optimist Daily
California signed SB 1350, qualifying green hydrogen as renewable energy and addressing the overnight fossil fuel gap.

"Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?"
#US #USA #America #Florida

Can Florida’s ‘coastal corridor’ project safeguard wildlife and boost economy?
Conservationists have created a ‘coastal corridor’ of ocean-based projects designed to preserve and nourish vulnerable marine life

"We just had the hottest August, hottest summer, and hottest year to date in U.S. history"
#US #USA #America #Climate

We just had the hottest August, hottest summer, and hottest year to date in U.S. history » Yale Climate Connections
NOAA data show unprecedented heat, as deepening drought, shrinking reservoirs, and a severe wildfire season underscore the growing impacts of a warming climate. Could El Niño bring some relief?

"How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke"
#US #USA #America #Wildfires

How clean air clubs are protecting Americans from wildfire smoke
Mutual aid groups that started giving out PPEs during COVID are now loaning air purifiers and distributing masks to fume-addled communities

"New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods"
#US #USA #America #PFAS…

New York sues 3M, DuPont and others over 'forever chemicals' in consumer goods
State says companies hid environmental and health risks of Pfas for decades even as they began phasing them out

"US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution"
#US #USA #America #Datacentres

US datacenters face further backlash over wastewater pollution
From rare bacteria to ‘forever chemicals’, a series of cases of violations or alleged pollution has prompted alarm

"‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn"
#ElNino #US #USA #America

‘Super El Niño’ could bring wet winter and flooding to western US, climate scientists warn
Weather system tied to warming sea surface expected to intensify in fall and winter, persisting until early spring 2027

"In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source"
#US #USA #America #Utah

In a first, Utah got more power from solar than any other source
The state used to run on coal, relying on it for as much as 78 percent of its power a decade ago. But now renewables are surging.

"The Winners and Losers of Maine’s Race to Armor Its Shoreline Against Climate Change"
#US #USA #America #Maine…

"Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke"
#US #USA #America #Washington

Record fireworks display choked Washington in toxic smoke
The U.S. capital, Washington, saw its worst air quality of the year over the July 4 weekend, as smoke from a massive fireworks display sent pollution soaring to levels considered very unhealthy for the entire public, data showed Monday.

"California canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power"
#US #USA #America #California

California canal solar project reduces evaporation and generates power | The Optimist Daily
A California pilot program covering irrigation canals with solar panels cut water evaporation by 70 percent and reduced aquatic weeds by 85 percent.

"Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves"
#US #USA #America #Trump

Trump order directs officials to consider stripping protections for gray wolves
Interior department given three months to decide whether wolves can be removed from endangered species list

"The plastic waste overtaking New York – and the people trying to curb it"
#US #USA #America #NewYork

The plastic waste overtaking New York – and the people trying to curb it
From New York to Quebec, photographer Bryan Anselm spent months capturing spaces overrun with plastic and the actions individuals and groups are taking to reduce waste

"9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year"
#US #USA #America #Education

9 million U.S. students lost school time for weather in the 2024-2025 school year » Yale Climate Connections
Extreme heat, smoke, floods, and storms are disrupting education across the country.

"Data Centers are Helping Fuel a U.S. Battery Boom"
#US #USA #America #Batteries

Data Centers are Helping Fuel a U.S. Battery Boom

"US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup"
#US #USA #America #Football

US heatwave threatens 250th anniversary events and World Cup
Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say

"Trail cameras catch elusive, endangered ocelots using wildlife crossing in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Trail cameras catch elusive, endangered ocelots using wildlife crossing in Texas
There are fewer than 100 wild ocelots left in the United States. Wildlife crossings may have saved them from extinction.

"Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species"
#US #USA #America #Animals

Judge rules 2,000 Catalina Island deer can be killed to save native plant species
Cull of animals that eat native shrubs, causing spread of fast-igniting grasses, to go ahead despite fierce opposition

"Coral loss may erase up to $3 billion in Hawaiʻi reef recreation by 2100"
#US #USA #America #Hawaii

Coral loss may erase up to $3 billion in Hawaiʻi reef recreation by 2100
Coral reef decline driven by climate change could cost Hawaiʻi residents between $1.8 billion and $3 billion in lost reef-related activities by 2100, according to a new study published in Ecological Economics. The research projects that these burdens will not fall equally, with lower-income and disadvantaged communities in the state facing disproportionate impacts.

"New Power Plants for Data Centers Would Significantly Increase Pennsylvania’s Climate Pollution"
#US #USA #America #Pennsylvania

"The state that’s beating dirty electricity "
#US #USA #America #NewMiexico

The state that's beating dirty electricity  » Yale Climate Connections
Abundant sunshine and smart policy have made New Mexico’s grid far more climate-friendly. 

"When this Idaho wildlife crossing is complete, migrating deer will be able to walk under a busy highway"
#US #USA #America #Idaho

New Idaho wildlife crossing nearly complete, aims to protect migrating deer
The Rocky Point Wildlife Underpass is nearly built along US Highway 30, south of Montpelier.

"As seas rise, American history could be washed away"
#US #USA #America #Climate

As seas rise, American history could be washed away
In Jamestown, Virginia, one of the most important places in American history is in a race against time from rising waters

"How heat domes form, intensify, and what they do to the body"
#US #UA #America #Weather

How heat domes form, intensify, and what they do to the body | The Optimist Daily
Two heat domes are merging over the eastern US by July 4, driving heat indexes above 110 degrees Fahrenheit from the mid-South to the Gulf Coast.

"US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research"
#US #USA #America #Monkeys

US declines to protect endangered monkeys used in medical research
The U.S. has again declined to protect endangered long-tailed macaques under the Endangered Species Act, allowing continued imports for biomedical research.

"Iowa City’s free buses are getting people out of cars"
#US #USA #America #Iowa

Iowa City’s free buses are getting people out of cars
Transit ridership jumped more than 40% after the city eliminated fares.

"Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species"
#US #USA #America #Animals

Trump rollback of US forest protections could accelerate extinction of 400 endangered species
Decision to rescind ‘roadless rule’ opens more than 45m acres of national forests to roads, drilling and logging