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"American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules."
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

American farmers bet on solar. Then Trump changed the rules.
We tracked how the collapse of federal rural energy support is ending solar projects across farm country — and costing some developers millions they'll never get back.

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"Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Just Lost Protection From Mining"
#US #USA #America #Minnesota

Minnesota's Boundary Waters Just Lost Protection From Mining - Inside Climate News
Democrat Tina Smith held the Senate floor for hours arguing against the removal of the ban, but GOP senators were unmoved and the Senate approved the resolution 50-49.

"How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility"
#US #USA #America #Micigan

How Ann Arbor, Michigan, is creating its own clean energy utility
Investor-owned utilities have been slow to ditch oil and gas. The city of Ann Arbor plans to boost access to renewables through a new dual-service model.

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America:
🎵 Moon Song
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"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.

"Wood burning is reintroducing lead pollution into the air, US scientists find"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

"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.

"Oil flows again through controversial California pipeline after Trump order"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

"Report: Europe outpaces US and China in energy transition investment"
#Europe #US #USA #America

RE: #USA #America #TheAmericanFascist #Russia #Kushner #Israel #Iran #Corruption #Mafia

"How a tiny Texas town is using wind energy to help out senior citizens"
#US #USA #America #Texas

How a tiny Texas town is using wind energy to help out senior citizens
A wonky tax deal with wind companies means more food and medical resources for older residents of “The Biggest Little Town in the World."

"4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world"
#US #USA #America #Climate

4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world
In just one year, Trump has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted fossil fuel forecasts, and sought to silence an island nation.

"Big Oil Knew It Was Wrecking Louisiana’s Coast, Records Show"
#US #USA #America #Louisiana

Big Oil Knew It Was Wrecking Louisiana’s Coast, Records Show
Now, parish lawsuits, including one in front of the Supreme Court, could make oil giants pay to restore the state’s vanishing marshes.

"Recycling Glass into Sand Helps Protect Louisiana’s Coast from Erosion"
#US #USA #America #Louisiana

Recycling Glass into Sand Helps Protect Louisiana’s Coast from Erosion | Happy Eco News
Recycling glass into sand by New Orleans startup Glass Half Full processes 100,000 pounds monthly to restore Louisiana's eroding coastline, creating disaster relief materials and supporting wetland protection while diverting bottles from landfills.

"By 2100, climate change could make unhealthy air routine for 100 million Americans"
#America #Climate #ClimateChange

By 2100, climate change could make unhealthy air routine for 100 million Americans
New modeling shows almost one in three Americans will routinely breathe air considered unhealthy for sensitive people by the year 2100 due to climate change, a seven-fold increase compared to the turn of the century.

"America’s Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling"
#US #USA #America #Alaska

America's Largest Rainforest Safe from Logging Thanks to Alaska Court Ruling
Judge Gleason granted the defendants' motion to dismiss, and did so 'with prejudice,' meaning such a suit can never be brought again.

"Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California"
#US #USA #America #California

Warmer Waters Bring Great White Sharks to Southern California

"In a First for the U.S., Renewables Generate More Power Than Natural Gas"
#US #USA #America #Energy

For the First Time in the U.S., Renewables Generate More Power Than Natural Gas

"Some top US lobbying firms are working both sides of the Pfas issue at the same time"
#US #USA #America #PFAS

"Great Lakes Otters Are a Conservation Success Story with Populations Flourishing in US and Ontario"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Great Lakes Otters Are a Conservation Success Story with Populations Flourishing in US and Ontario
40 years later, these adorable apex predators have recolonized much of their former aquatic acreage in Ohio, New York, Michigan, and Ontario

"As Climate Disasters Create an Insurance Crisis, a California Bill Seeks to Make Fossil Fuel Companies Pay"
#US #USA #America

As Climate Disasters Create an Insurance Crisis, a California Bill Seeks to Make Fossil Fuel Companies Pay - Inside Climate News
Premiums “have gone through the roof” and insurers have been leaving the state as the costs of disasters soar amid worsening extreme weather.

"Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar"
#US #USA #America #Virginia

Virginia to become second state that allows balcony solar
Residents of the state will soon be able to use the tech to lower their electricity bills. Gov. Spanberger has made affordability a top legislative…

"This Ohio county put a ban on wind and solar. Will voters reverse it?"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

This Ohio county put a ban on wind and solar. Will voters reverse it?
Richland County blocked large-scale renewables in most townships. Voters now have a rare opportunity to overturn that policy at the ballot box.

"US solar generation reaches 385 TWh in 2025 as power demand rises"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US solar generation reaches 385 TWh in 2025 as power demand rises
US solar generation rose nearly 25% in 2025 to 385 TWh, but rising electricity demand meant fossil generation and overall emissions also increased.

"Unique Honeybees Found Only in Southern California Can Fend Off Deadly Varroa Mites"
#US #USA #America #California

Unique Honeybees Found Only in Southern California Can Fend Off Deadly Varroa Mites
A unique hybrid honeybee found only in Southern California has demonstrated the ability to survive and fend off deadly Varroa mites.

"Used EVs are on the upswing in America"
#US #USA #America #EV

Used EVs are on the upswing in America
While sales of new electric vehicles are stalling out, more consumers are buying used EVs than ever. Price has a lot to do with it.

"US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US solar installations reach 43 GW in 2025 despite slowdown
Solar accounted for 54% of new US generation capacity in 2025, retaining its position as the top technology for the fifth straight year, while PV and storage together made up 79% of new electrical capacity, according to the latest report from the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) and Wood Mackenzie.

"We bet you can’t guess which states rely most on wind and solar power"
#US #USA #America #Energy

We bet you can’t guess which states rely most on wind and solar power
The share of power generated by wind and solar exceeded 30% in over a dozen states in 2025, which was a banner year for renewables even amid Trump’s…

"Why doesn't the US recycle more plastic? Study points to lack of access"
#US #USA #America #Recycling

Why doesn't the US recycle more plastic? Study points to lack of access
A new University at Buffalo study finds that people in the United States generate similar amounts of plastic packaging waste regardless of income, education level or where they live. Yet wealthier and more college-educated communities are much more likely to recycle soda bottles, takeout containers and other plastic packaging. Why? It's complicated, but the study, published in Communications Sustainability, suggests that unequal access to recycling infrastructure plays a key role.

"Smog, Lies and Pineapples: How LA Cleaned up Its Air and What’s Left to Do"
#US #USA #America #LosAngeles…

Smog, Lies and Pineapples: How LA Cleaned up Its Air and What’s Left to Do - Inside Climate News
In “Smog and Sunshine,” UCLA’s Ann Carlson tells of the scientists, lawyers, government officials and community members behind the decades-long effort to clear Southern California skies.

"The year so far: hottest and driest in U.S. history"
#US #USA #America #Climate

The year so far: hottest and driest in U.S. history
After a season-defying March heat wave pushed things into overdrive, it’s an open question – and a crucial one – how soon more generous moisture might arrive.

"Google to Use Natural Gas to Power Massive Data Center in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Google to Use Natural Gas to Power Massive Data Center in Texas

"US proposes endangered species protections for an imperiled Jamaican butterfly"
#US #USA #America #Jamaca

US proposes endangered species protections for an imperiled Jamaican butterfly
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) recently proposed listing Jamaica’s most imperiled butterfly, the Jamaican kite swallowtail, as endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). The species (Protographium marcellinus), a small, fast-flying butterfly, flutters through its limestone forest home. Its wings, painted in streaks of bright turquoise and black with a dash of red, […]

"US is ‘using Mexico as a garbage sink’ leading to ‘toxic crisis’, UN expert says"
#US #USA #America #UN

"New Desalination Plant Gives San Diego So Much Water it’s Helping Other States Suffering Drought"
#US #USA #America #SanDiego

New Desalination Plant Gives San Diego So Much Water it's Helping Other States Suffering Drought
In exchange, the states would fund the quarterly costs of running San Diego's Carlsbad Desalination Plant.

"Hatchings of two California bald eagle chicks delight vast livestream audience"
#US #USA #America #California

"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.

"Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes."
#US #USA #America #Virginia

Can a carbon price lower power bills? Virginia is betting yes.
With power demand from data centers skyrocketing, the state is rejoining a regional climate initiative.

"Weather tracker: Warm March in US leaves snowpack critically low"
#US #USA #America #Weather

"Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan"
#US #USA #America #Whales

Endangered whale protections may be delayed to 2035 under Trump-backed plan
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — For roughly 380 right whales left in the North Atlantic, which can die after getting tangled in fishing ropes or hit by ships, the Trump administration said this month it wants to delay new protections by almost a decade in favor of commercial fishing interests. The sleek black whales, which weigh as much as a […]

"California’s Battery Array Is as Powerful as 12 Nuclear Power Plants. Here’s What’s on the Horizon."
#US #USA #America #California

California’s Battery Array Is as Powerful as 12 Nuclear Power Plants. Here’s What’s on the Horizon. - Inside Climate News
An expert in the state’s energy grid explains how the state is faring amid federal cuts.

"US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US adds 26.6 GW of solar in 2025 as renewables dominate
Solar and wind accounted for nearly 90% of all new utility-scale generating capacity added to the US grid through December 2025, according to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC).

"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.

"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 […]

"California neighbors cut carbon together"
#US #USA #America #California

California neighbors cut carbon together
The EcoBlock project helped 15 homeowners on a single Oakland block get new rooftop solar, heat pumps, and insulation.

"WA’s latest emissions report shows small decline"
#US #USA #America #Washington

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

"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.

"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

"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.

"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.

"Wildfires in Florida after dry winter and spring lead to drought across US"
#US #USA #America #Florida

"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.

"Judge blocks Trump admin’s actions targeting wind and solar"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Judge blocks Trump admin’s actions targeting wind and solar
The wide-ranging order said opponents of the administration’s actions are likely to succeed in legal challenges.

"US has caused $10tn worth of climate damage since 1990, research finds"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"Greenland Wildlife Overpass in Colorado Reconnects Habitat Across Major Highway"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Greenland Wildlife Overpass in Colorado Reconnects Habitat Across Major Highway | Happy Eco News
The Greenland Wildlife Overpass in Colorado spans Interstate 25, reconnecting 39,000 acres of habitat, and is expected to reduce wildlife-vehicle collisions by up to 90%.

"A Colorado clean air plan targeting dirtiest offenders is actually working. Here’s how."
#US #USA #America #Colorado

A Colorado clean air plan targeting dirtiest offenders is actually working. Here’s how.
A Colorado air pollution plan to cut the biggest industrial emissions is working ahead of time, state records show.

"US installs record 18.9 GW of energy storage in 2025"
#US #USA #America #Energy

US installs record 18.9 GW of energy storage in 2025
The United States added 18.9 GW of energy storage capacity in 2025, a 52% increase year on year, according to Wood Mackenzie.

"Minnesota solar farm produces electricity – plus kale and radishes"
#US #USA #America #Minnesota

Minnesota solar farm produces electricity – plus kale and radishes
At the Big Lake solar installation, farmers grow crops between rows of solar panels.

"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

"‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in California"
#US #USA #America #California

‘We’re harvesting the sun’: A huge solar project grows in California
A sweeping plan to build 21 gigawatts of solar plus batteries on 136,000 acres could be a lifeline for Central Valley farmers facing devastating water…

"Ohio Environmental Storytelling Highlights Community, Nature, and Resilience"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Ohio Environmental Storytelling Highlights Community, Nature, and Resilience | Happy Eco News
“Ohio: Wild at Heart” uses Ohio environmental storytelling to explore environmental justice, land use, and community resilience through local voices, landscapes, and solutions.

"Federal judge blocks Trump administration restrictions on wind and solar projects"
#US #USA #America #Enrgy

"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.

"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 […]

"Almost Half of America’s Kids Are Breathing Toxic Air"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

Almost Half of America’s Kids Are Breathing Toxic Air - Inside Climate News
The American Lung Association’s annual report finds that climate change is making dirty air worse, especially for communities of color. The Trump administration keeps targeting rules meant to help.

"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.

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

"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…

"Tesla advances plan to build 100 GW of U.S. PV manufacturing capacity by 2028"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Tesla advances plan to build 100 GW of U.S. PV manufacturing capacity by 2028
Job advertisements on Tesla’s website outline the 100 GW ambition and follow reports the company is in talks with Chinese firms for the purchase of $2.9 billion worth of equipment for solar manufacturing.

"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

"US to pay almost $1bn to French energy company to kill wind project plan"
#US #USA #America #Energy

"Trump signs memos to boost US fossil-fuel production for ‘defense readiness’"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

"Largest US renewable project begins generating electricity"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Largest US renewable project begins generating electricity
SunZia has quietly begun sending enormous amounts of wind power to California, as President Donald Trump works to thwart the wind industry.

"‘Flying potato’ owls find a home at Arizona solar complex"
#US #USA #America #Arizona

‘Flying potato’ owls find a home at Arizona solar complex
Rescued owls live in artificial burrows at the solar farms.

"March heat surges past 100 in California and Arizona, smashing records"
#US #USA #America #California

March heat surges past 100 in California and Arizona, smashing records
A burst of unusual March heat is hitting the United States this week and into next, busting previous monthly heat records by wide margins. While heat is most acutely felt by people exposed to it, graphics and charts convey the scale of this extreme event. Temperatures in the West remain far above what's typical for March, a sign the early season heat is not letting up. Compared with the average highs for March between 1991 and 2020, temperatures across some parts of Oklahoma, Nebraska, northern…

"Humane and Effective Bat Removal Methods for Homes in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Humane and Effective Bat Removal Methods for Homes in Texas | Happy Eco News
Texans have to deal with bat removal in their homes and businesses. These winged mammals can easily weave in through the crack in a building’s foundation or

"Trump brands UK ‘crazy’ for not drilling the North Sea. But would it actually lower energy bills?"
#US #USA #America #Trump

No more windmills!’: Why Trump’s call for North Sea oil is misguided
Donald Trump’s latest attack on renewables has reignited calls to drill the North Sea for oil – despite research showing it won’t lower energy bills.

"Will the world fill the climate leadership void left by the US?"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Will the world fill the climate leadership void left by the US?
Enthusiasm for climate leadership is backsliding beyond the US government, but there are some signs of hope.