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#America
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America:
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#NowPlaying #America
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"A ‘fossil-fuelled war': Trump’s plans to ‘exploit’ Venezuela’s oil reserves sparks climate backlash"
#US #USA #America #Vanezuela

Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage
Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels.

RE: #America! 😔

"American democracy is too weak and fragile "
Just MULL over those words.
Sure doesn't square with all the hubris of The concept of America as a "shining city on a hill" — a beacon of hope, #democracy, and freedom— does it.
Wake up #America you are hea…

Do you remember America before Trump?
#donwinslow #trump #america

"Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Trump may not like solar, but lots of his voters do
A new poll reveals broad support for big solar farms among right-leaning voters — especially if panels meet certain manufacturing criteria.

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#NowPlaying #America
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"Bird populations are shrinking ever faster in the face of climate change and agriculture - US study"
#US #USA #America #Birds

‘Toxic’ mix of warming and agriculture is decimating US birds - study
‘Extremely adaptable’ bird species are declining at an alarming rate – with worrying implications for humans.

#America is going to ruin us. the only choice we have is: Are going to be feudal countries to them or are we going to choose freedom.
We will loose a lot of our wealth either way, but at least we should choose freedom from America over slavery to America.

"US state repurposes wastewater land for 250 MW solar plant"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US state repurposes wastewater land for 250 MW solar plant
Consumers Energy has switched on a 250 MW solar project in western Michigan built on an active municipal wastewater treatment site, using a dedicated 138 kV grid connection.

Donald Trump despises collective struggle, the organized working class, and especially those fighting to dismantle capitalism in favor of worker self-managed industries and federations of free associations.
#USPol #America

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#NowPlaying #America
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"Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

Study ties particle pollution from wildfire smoke to 24,100 US deaths per year
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

#America #beautiful #ice #Minneapolis

"America’s first car-free neighborhood is proving walkability works"
#America #Cars #Vehicles

America’s first car-free neighborhood is proving walkability works | The Optimist Daily
Culdesac Tempe is redefining urban living with a walkable, car-free design. But is it a scalable solution for America’s car-dependent culture?

"Ohio’s largest utility pushes to slash rooftop solar compensation"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Ohio’s largest utility pushes to slash rooftop solar compensation
The state’s Public Utilities Commission will decide this year whether to keep its solar net-metering rules in place or to dilute them, per AEP Ohio’s…

"Trump officials sue California cities over laws to restrict fossil fuels"
#US #USA #America #California <…

"California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland"
#US #USA #America #California …

California water district plans up to 21 GW of solar on fallowed farmland
A California water district has adopted a long-term plan to develop up to 21 GW of solar generation on agricultural land fallowed due to water shortages.

"After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers"
#US #USA #America #Climate

After a lawsuit, USDA agrees to share climate risk data with farmers
Now, even if the webpages come down again, the data can remain public.

"Colorado group looks to boost heat pumps with $200M federal grant"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Colorado group looks to boost heat pumps with $200M federal grant
It’s a rare example of a Biden-era climate grant moving forward under Trump — and could grow heat pump adoption across the Denver area.

"US judge allows last of five offshore wind projects halted by Trump to proceed"
#US #USA #America #WindTurbines

"California Company Launches Beer Made from Shower Water Using NASA-Grade Technology"
#US #USA #America #California

California Company Launches Beer Made from Shower Water Using NASA-Grade Technology | Happy Eco News
Epic Cleantec launched the first commercial beer made from shower water, now available nationwide. The Shower Hour IPA and Laundry Club Kölsch use water purified through membrane filtration, reverse osmosis, and UV treatment. Buildings waste 15 percent of global drinking water, and Epic's technology demonstrates how advanced recycling systems can transform this discarded resource.

"A crisis emerges across the US as 'forever chemicals' quietly contaminate drinking water wells"
#US #USA #America #PFAS

A crisis emerges across the US as 'forever chemicals' quietly contaminate drinking water wells
Kristen Hanneman made a small decision in 2022 that would upend life for her entire town.

Having a functional democracy is apparently too woke for MAGA.
#USPol #USA #US #America

"Mojave Solar Farm a Haven for Rare Desert Plant"
#US #USA #America #Mojave

Mojave Solar Farm a Haven for Rare Desert Plant

"Cop30, Trump and the fragile future of climate cooperation"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"America’s national parks face an uncertain future as climate risks mount"
#US #USA #America #NationalParks

America’s national parks face an uncertain future as climate risks mount
  America’s national parks were conceived as sanctuaries from the forces remaking the rest of the continent. Climate change is now breaching that boundary. A recent assessment of park vulnerability suggests that many of these landscapes are not simply warming or drying in familiar ways. They are being pushed toward ecological states that may be […]

"How Trump’s EPA rollbacks could harm our air and water – and worsen global heating"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

"US market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

US market on course to hit 737.8 GW of solar by 2035
GlobalData’s latest analysis says the U.S. will add between 41 GW and 52 GW of solar annually until 2035.

"Winter getting shorter in 80% of major US cities, new data shows"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"Is solar really overrunning farmland? Data in North Carolina says no."
#US #USA #America #NorthaCarolina

Is solar really overrunning farmland? Data in North Carolina says no.
Arrays occupy a “minuscule” share of farmland even though the state is a solar leader, a new study finds — belying claims from the Trump admin and others.

"The Trump administration’s favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein"
#US #USA #America #Energy…

The Trump administration’s favorite nuclear startup has ties to Russia and Epstein
Also, Christian nationalism.

"New York City begins enforcing mandatory composting to cut waste and emissions"
#US #USA #America #NewYorkCity

"Batteries replace diesel backup at wastewater plant in New York"
#US #USA #America #NewYorkCity

Batteries replace diesel backup at wastewater plant in New York
Viridi batteries have been deployed in New York to replace diesel generators, accelerating a trend where batteries replace and complement generators of all sizes.

"Trump officials move to kill system that protects US from chemical disasters"
#US #USA #America #Chemicals…

"Most US coal plants could meet air pollution rules. Trump weakened them anyway"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

"Mushroom caskets offer an earth-friendly goodbye in North America’s first burial of its kind"
#US #USA #America #Mushrooms

Mushroom caskets offer an earth-friendly goodbye in North America’s first burial of its kind | The Optimist Daily
North America’s first mushroom casket burial signals a cultural shift toward sustainable funerals and green burial practices.

"EV charging keeps expanding despite Trump"
#US #USA #America #EV

EV charging keeps expanding despite Trump
The U.S. added a record number of public electric-vehicle fast chargers last year, keeping up with demand from growing number of EV owners.

"Trump destroyed offshore wind. The Northeast can’t live without it."
#US #USA #America #WindTurbines

Trump destroyed offshore wind. The Northeast can’t live without it.
To keep the lights on, states like New York and Massachusetts will need to build projects that are currently “impossible.”

"Health advocates sound alarm as EPA works to loosen pollution standard"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

Health advocates sound alarm as EPA works to loosen pollution standard
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's effort to roll back federal particulate matter pollution standards will harm Michigan residents, particularly those who live near emitters such as manufacturing plants and refineries in Wayne County, health and environmental advocates warn.

"‘From ‘global cooling’ to ‘beautiful coal’: Trump’s startling climate claims of 2025"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for US data center"
#Google #US #USA #America

Google to deploy world’s largest iron-air battery for US data center
Google plans to deploy a 300 MW/30 GWh iron-air battery system in Minnesota under an agreement with Xcel Energy, pairing it with 1.6 GW of new wind and solar.

"North Carolina may use batteries to give new life to old solar farms"
#US #USA #America #NorthCarolina…

North Carolina may use batteries to give new life to old solar farms
A Duke Energy proposal backed by clean energy groups would let older solar farms renew their expiring contracts on favorable terms — if they build storage.

"Will Trump’s climate criticism backfire? New poll shows most US voters support Paris Agreement"
#US #USA #America #ParisAgreement

Donald Trump thinks climate change is a ‘hoax’. Do US voters agree?
New research shows that even Republican voters support funding more research into renewable energy sources.

"US Supreme Court to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits"
#US #USA #America #Climate

US Supreme Court to hear Big Oil bid to dismiss climate suits
In their fight to block climate accountability cases, fossil fuel majors recently gained the ear of the highest court in the US.

"Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin"
#US #USA #America #Wisconsin

Electric buses are passing a brutal cold-weather test in Wisconsin
Madison is proving electric buses can run through cold winters, providing a blueprint for zero-emissions transit in other frigid locales.

"Reform mayor courted US oil and gas executive about fracking in UK"
#US #USA #America #UK

"These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules"
#US #USA #America #Trump

These data center developers asked Trump for an exemption from pollution rules
Though the companies weren't granted exemptions, their requests illustrate the data center industry's desperate quest for energy.

"US voters linking climate crisis to rising bills despite Trump’s ‘green scam’ claims"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"What Happens If New York Buildings Use Less Gas?"
#US #USA #America #NewYork

What Happens If New York Buildings Use Less Gas? - Inside Climate News
New York’s utilities keep investing in natural gas, but this conflicts with the state’s climate goals. Experts worry that ratepayers will eventually struggle to keep up with rising costs.

"Is Trump’s assault on climate and clean energy reversible?"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Is Trump’s assault on climate and clean energy reversible?
The president’s rollbacks of climate rules and renewable-energy incentives have made headlines, but executive action is much less durable than legislation.

"Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in first large-scale energy storage tender"
#US #USA #America #Massachusetts

Massachusetts awards 1.3 GW in first large-scale energy storage tender
The US state of Massachusetts has selected four battery projects totaling 1.3 GW under its first major procurement round to meet a statutory target of 5 GW of energy storage by 2030.

"Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Supreme Court agrees to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday that it will hear from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. The conservative-majority court agreed to take up a case from Boulder, Colorado, among a series of lawsuits alleging the companies deceived the […]

"Illinois Is Going All In on Battery Storage. What Will That Mean?"
#US #USA #America #Illinois

Illinois Is Going All In on Battery Storage. What Will That Mean? - Inside Climate News
As power-guzzling data centers proliferate across the country and drive electricity prices up, batteries could be a part of the solution.

"California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated"
#US #USA #America #California

California's plastic bag phaseout nears, but leftover bags remain unregulated
On Dec. 19, at the Target store on Riverside Boulevard, stacks of plastic bags sat prominently at checkout counters—the only visible option available for shoppers at both self-checkout kiosks and traditional lanes.

"Solar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Solar met 61% of US electricity demand growth in 2025
A record-breaking year for solar generation and a leap in battery capacity have shifted the US energy landscape, turning solar into a primary workhorse for meeting the nation’s surging power needs.

"How solar and batteries help keep lights on during Texas winter storms"
#US #USA #America #Texas

How solar and batteries help keep lights on during Texas winter storms
The recent boom in renewables and storage in Texas means its grid is much better prepared for bad weather than it was when Winter Storm Uri hit five years…

"Trump’s EPA to roll back rule limiting hazardous mercury from coal plants"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

"US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda, suggests Washington could walk out"
#US #USA #America #NetZero

US energy leader slams IEA's net zero agenda
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the International Energy Agency should focus on energy security and abandon net zero ideas, but EU leaders have backed the Paris-based agency as a "trusted pillar" of the global energy community. #EuropeNews

"Trump officials halt offshore wind-farm projects over ‘national security risks’"
#US #USA #America #WindTurbines

"After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs"
#US #USA #America #NorthCarolina <…

After Helene, rural North Carolina turns to solar and battery hubs
More than a year after the storm’s devastation, clean-energy microgrids are springing up in remote areas thanks to a program that could become a national…

"Washington State Wildlife Corridor Connects Habitats and Protects Species"
#US #USA #America #Washington …

Washington State Wildlife Corridor Connects Habitats and Protects Species | Happy Eco News
The Washington State wildlife corridor is expanding safe passage routes for animals across highways, reducing collisions and restoring habitat connectivity. The project protects biodiversity, enhances road safety, and prepares wildlife for climate-driven changes in migration patterns.

"Retired EV Batteries Scored a New Gig: Bolstering Texas’ Grid"
#US #USA #America #EV

Retired EV Batteries Scored a New Gig: Bolstering Texas’ Grid - Inside Climate News
After reaching the end of their automotive careers, the batteries have been repurposed and are online in Texas.

"New England Lawmakers Weigh Plug-in Solar as Europe’s Model Spreads"
#US #USA #America #NewEngland

New England Lawmakers Weigh Plug-in Solar as Europe’s Model Spreads - Inside Climate News
Legislation in Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island would allow small solar panels to plug directly into home outlets, expanding access to clean energy.

"Huge amounts of extra land needed for RFK Jr’s meat-heavy diet guidelines"
#US #USA #America #Food

"Statewide survey aims to put California’s fungi on the conservation map"
#US #USA #America #California

Statewide survey aims to put California’s fungi on the conservation map
Getting to The Cedars, an ecological preserve in California’s Sonoma county, is a slog. Multiple rivers and creeks must be crossed, and it can be tough going on an often storm-destroyed road. But it’s home to a rich diversity of species found nowhere else on Earth that are uniquely adapted to serpentine soil, composed of […]

"The Pentagon is hoarding critical minerals that could power the clean energy transition"
#US #USA #America #Pentagon

The Pentagon is hoarding critical minerals that could power the clean energy transition
The Department of Defense is stockpiling cobalt, lithium, and other minerals at the expense of climate action, a new report warns.

"Sea otters are California’s climate heroes"
#US #USA #America #California

Sea otters are California’s climate heroes 
From kelp forests to sea grass meadows, these charismatic predators are quietly holding parts of the coast together.

"Trump is keeping coal on life support. How long can it last?"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Trump is keeping coal on life support. How long can it last?
A combination of federal intervention and rising energy demand have stalled coal’s decline, but experts see little hope of a lasting revival.

"Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US — despite Trump"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Chart: Clean energy remains dominant in the US — despite Trump
Trump spent much of 2025 boosting fossil fuels and blocking renewables, but 92% of new power additions through November were solar, wind, or batteries.

"US court approves Amazon acquisition of 1.2 GW Oregon solar project"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US court approves Amazon acquisition of 1.2 GW Oregon solar project
A US bankruptcy court approved Amazon’s purchase of the 1.2 GW Sunstone solar and battery storage project in Oregon from bankrupt developer Pine Gate Renewables.

"Philly's snowpack reaches a 65-year milestone, and here's when it finally may disappear"
#US #USA #America #Philadelphia

Philly's snowpack reaches a 65-year milestone, and here's when it finally may disappear
You may not have noticed, but that endless snowpack has developed a slow leak—in this case, historically slow. Its endurance continues to climb the charts among the snowpacks of yesteryear—and in at least one way may well be unprecedented in the period of record dating to the late 19th century.

"Chart: Solar is finally bigger than coal in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Chart: Solar is finally bigger than coal in Texas
Sure, coal had a comeback in 2025. But the year also marked the first time Texas got more power from solar than from the increasingly expensive fossil…

"Despite Rollbacks, U.S. Fossil Fuels Face Tough Road Ahead"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Despite Rollbacks, U.S. Fossil Fuels Face Tough Road Ahead

"13 years of detailed US CO₂ emissions data released"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

13 years of detailed US CO₂ emissions data released
New research from Northern Arizona University shows detailed CO2 emissions for the United States from 2010 to 2022.

"US to repeal the basis for its climate rules: What to know"
#US #USA #America #Climate

US to repeal the basis for its climate rules: What to know
President Donald Trump's administration is finalizing its repeal of a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions, with an announcement expected in the coming weeks.

"Trump lashes out at California governor’s green energy deal with UK"
#US #USA #America #UK

"Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data show"
#US #USA #America #Dallas

Dallas greenhouse gas emissions fall below 2015 levels, city data show
Dallas is discharging less greenhouse gas than it did a decade ago, according to a newly released environmental report from the city.

"Nearly three-quarters of western US overdue for wildfires, research indicates"
#US #USA #America #Wildfires

Nearly three-quarters of western US overdue for wildfires, research indicates
Wildfires can benefit forests by clearing old debris, leaving behind fertilizer, and more. For over a century, the United States has poured billions of dollars into fire suppression tactics to keep people, homes and critical environments safe, but suppression can deprive landscapes of necessary burns and increase potential fuel for large fires in the future.

"Warming Tripled the Odds of Patagonia Wildfires"
#US #USA #America #Patagonia

Warming Tripled the Odds of Patagonia Wildfires

"US energy storage installations surpass 2024 total by Q3 2025"
#US #USA #America #Energy

US energy storage installations surpass 2024 total by Q3 2025
US energy storage deployments exceeded full-year 2024 levels within nine months, led by utility-scale projects and sustained residential growth, according to industry data.

"Nearly three-quarters of western US overdue for wildfires, research indicates"
#US #USA #America #Wildfires

Nearly three-quarters of western US overdue for wildfires, research indicates
Wildfires can benefit forests by clearing old debris, leaving behind fertilizer, and more. For over a century, the United States has poured billions of dollars into fire suppression tactics to keep people, homes and critical environments safe, but suppression can deprive landscapes of necessary burns and increase potential fuel for large fires in the future.

"North Carolina training site pairs sheep grazing with solar"
#US #USA #America #NorthCarolina

North Carolina training site pairs sheep grazing with solar
A state university just opened a unique agrivoltaics demo site where sheep farmers and solar developers will learn what it takes to share land.

"A new Ohio bill could be a de facto statewide ban on solar and wind"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

A new Ohio bill could be a de facto statewide ban on solar and wind
The state is mulling a bill that calls for all new generation to be “affordable, reliable, and clean” — but its strained definitions would exclude…

"Judge allows offshore windfarm halted by Trump to resume construction"
#US #USA #America #WindTurbines …

"Analysis: Trump has overseen larger coal decline than any other US president"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Analysis: Trump has overseen more coal retirements than any other US president - Carbon Brief
Donald Trump has overseen more retirements of coal-fired power stations than any other US president, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

"Trump Tracker: Why we're keeping count of every climate attack the POTUS unleashes in 2026"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Trump Tracker: How the POTUS is gutting climate progress in 2026
Euronews Green is holding the world's most powerful man to account, by documenting all the ways he's sabotaging climate progress this year.

"University of Houston’s Carbon Capture Breakthrough Cuts Costs, but Scale Remains Uncertain"
#US #USA #America #CarbonCapture

University of Houston’s Carbon Capture Breakthrough Cuts Costs, but Scale Remains Uncertain | Happy Eco News
The University of Houston’s carbon capture researchers achieved 90% CO2 removal at $70 per ton using membraneless technology; however, scaling faces challenges related to cost, policy, and infrastructure.

"EPA to stop calculating money and lives saved by curbs on air pollution"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

"Some of world’s oldest trees hit by climate-fuelled wildfires in Patagonia"
#US #USA #America #Patagonia

"Scientists develop eco‑friendly bricks using desert sand to replace carbon-heavy Portland cement"
#US #USA #America #Portland

Scientists develop eco‑friendly bricks using desert sand to replace carbon-heavy Portland cement
Scientists at the University of Sharjah report that they have successfully transformed desert sand into construction bricks that are more sustainable than conventional cement or fired-clay bricks. Their innovation heralds a promising alternative to Portland cement, which accounts for up to 10% of global carbon dioxide emissions.

"2025: The fourth-warmest year in U.S. history was full of deadly weather extremes"
#US #USA #America #Climate

2025: The fourth-warmest year in U.S. history was full of deadly weather extremes
It was the first year in a decade without a U.S. hurricane landfall - but it still ranked third for billion-dollar disasters.

"More pollution and higher energy costs: critics condemn Trump’s anti-environment agenda"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

"US carbon emissions rose in 2025 as coal produced more power"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

US carbon emissions rose in 2025 as coal produced more power
The new data bucked the general trend of declining emissions, as booming electricity demand and higher natural gas prices gave coal a temporary opening in…

"California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future"
#US #USA #America #California …

California’s Plastic Bag Ban Strengthens Momentum for a Waste-Free Future | Happy Eco News
California’s plastic bag ban highlights progress in reducing plastic waste as lawmakers consider phasing out thicker plastic bags and expanding the use of reusable alternatives. The policy influences national strategies and supports the preservation of cleaner oceans.

"Wolf Found in Los Angeles for the First Time in a Century"
#US #USA #America #LA

Wolf Found in Los Angeles for the First Time in a Century

"US would reach 100% renewable energy by 2148 at current pace"
#US #USA #America #Energy

US would reach 100% renewable energy by 2148 at current pace
China is on track to reach a fully renewable energy system by 2051, nearly a century earlier than the United States, according to a global study covering 150 countries.

"These 15 Coal Plants Would Have Retired. Then Came AI and Trump."
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

These 15 Coal Plants Would Have Retired. Then Came AI and Trump.
Utilities started reversing coal power’s “irreversible” decline. Will it last?

"In an Ohio suburb, sprawl is being transformed into walkable neighborhoods"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

In an Ohio suburb, sprawl is being transformed into walkable neighborhoods
Rethinking American suburbs could help people drive less, lowering emissions.