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"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.

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

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #DriveTime
America:
🎵 Ventura Highway
#America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/america-ventura-highway-ext-intro-outro-edit
https://open.spotify.com/track/4ILT1Vm2G084rs5IrjhRQq

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

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

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #VarietyMix
America:
🎵 Moon Song
#America
https://jenniferterran.bandcamp.com/track/the-america-song

"‘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.

"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

"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…

🇺🇦 Auf radioeins läuft...
America:
🎵 Ventura Highway
#NowPlaying #America
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"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

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

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

"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.

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

"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.

"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.

"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."

"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.

"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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

Warming Tripled the Odds of Patagonia Wildfires

"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

"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.

"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

"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…

"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.

"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…

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

"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.

"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

"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.

"US chemical giant to stop producing herbicide called ‘toxic cocktail’ by critics"
#US #USA #America #Pesticides

"These US states want polluters to pay for the rising insurance costs of climate disasters"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"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.

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

"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.

"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.

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

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

"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).

"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.

"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.

"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.

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

Mojave Solar Farm a Haven for Rare Desert Plant

"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

"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.

"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.

"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.

"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

"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.

"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.

"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 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.

"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.

"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

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

"‘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.

"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 […]

"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.

"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.

"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.

"‘Exceptionally cold’: How a warming Arctic is pushing the US and Eastern Europe into a deep freeze"
#Arctic #US #USA #America

‘Warm Arctic, cold continent’: US braces for deep freeze
Meteorologists blame a stretched polar vortex, moisture and a lack of sea ice for the dangerous winter blast.