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"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.

Das Land des Kapitalismus entdeckt den Sozialstaat und nennt ihn "Sozialismus". Bastian Brauns beschreibt bei t-online, wie Mamdani und El-Sayed jungen Amerikanern beibringen, dass Krankenversicherung kein DDR-Import ist. Trumps Kuba-Angst zieht bei dieser Generation schlicht nicht mehr. #USA #Sozialdemokratie

USA vor dem politischen Umbruch? Junge US-Amerikaner und der Sozialismus
Im Heimatland des Kapitalismus verliert der Sozialismus seinen Schrecken. Gerade junge Amerikaner wenden sich ab vom Kapitalismus.

"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

Heute vor 52 Jahren: Am 14 August 1974 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Puye". Die Operation Bedrock war eine Serie von 27 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1974/75 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"#Iran and the #US have said ships should pass through the strait via two competing routes, with Iran bombing ships that take the southern route, close to the coast of Oman, and the US bombing ships that violate its blockade of Iranian ships and ports."
The sheer total irresponsibility of anyone deliberately bombing loaded oil tankers is just staggering.

Iran strikes tankers under US escort in Hormuz strait as Trump gathers cabinet to discuss war
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East

How about they fuck right off instead?
#ireland

Backlash to data centres stateside means US may 'prefer to see them built in Ireland'
Former White House adviser Brad Setser said data centres are increasingly viewed by Americans as facilities “with a bunch of computers inside and not many jobs”.

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 14. August 1969 testen die #USA zwei Atombomben "Spider-1" und "Spider-2". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

Das #USMilitär hat #Werbetracking auf dienstlichen Smartphones und Computern deaktiviert.
Hintergrund sind Berichte, wonach ausländische Akteure kommerziell verfügbare #Standortdaten

US military disabled ad tracking on troops' devices following reports of targeted attacks | TechCrunch
A senator's letter confirms the U.S. military moved to prevent the tracking after foreign adversaries used location data to target troops.

"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

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 14. August 1969 testen die #USA simultan die Atombomben "Spider-1" u. "Spider-2". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

Heute vor 64 Jahren: Am 14.07.1962 fand der "Small Boy" Test im Rahmen der Operation #Sunbeam auf dem Nevada Test Site statt. Getestet wurden taktische #Atomwaffen (Davy Crockett). Es war die letzte atmosphärische Testreihe der

Another brilliant and timely conversation between Jon Stewart and @… about #AI, #US #Economics

"More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

More than 1,200 Colorado students have earned a climate ‘seal’: ‘We’re the ones growing up in this world’
A statewide initiative pairs climate-focused coursework with community service – and is spreading to other states

I actually switched from `Locale: en_US.UTF-8` to `Locale: en_GB.UTF-8`.
I'm truly #boycotting the #US EVERYWHERE. And this change is something that took me time to implement everywhere in my stack.

How does Europe view the US?
We now turn to the European Parliament for an update…
#trump #usa #orangePlague

US Dept of Interior senior staff reassignments: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Geological Survey #USGS, Bureau of Land Management, etc. #Burgum
(h/t @climatebrad.hillheat.com on bsky)

‘They Want Us All To Leave’: Interior Reassigns Dozens of Senior Staff
Around 30 top staffers have been reshuffled, with some people moving to teams outside their areas of expertise.

How can OpenAI and Anthropic survive unless Trump makes Chinese AI models illegal in the US? The difference in costs is simply too big between US and Chinese models? 🤔
#AI #USA #China

#USPol #Trump #Insane
Now rumors are that Trump will make some 'deal' with Xi and China to allow Chinese EVs to be sold in the US.
Wonder what the over/under on how many times he nixes and then begs to redo it before the Nov Election
https://electrek.co/2026/09/09/slotkin-trump-chinese-evs-us-market-xi-deal/

"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

#uspol #news

Trump signs order to remove endangered species status for grey wolves
The US president says the move will help ranchers, but conservationists say it could derail efforts to recover populations.

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend #UnitedStates

Brutal heat wave forecast for western US this weekend
A "widespread and significant" heat wave is predicted to bring oppressive temperatures to drought-hit western U.S. states over the weekend, with all-time records at risk of falling, the National Weather Service said Friday.

Unbelievable: Darth #Trump is acting like some small-minded yet megalomaniacal gangster, as if the #US. were a country that had completely lost its moral values.
Trump is systematically destroying his country’s #reputation

Elon Musk kündigt an, im US-Kongresswahlkampf trotz früherem Zerwürfnis wieder in großem Stil für Trumps Republikaner zu spenden; seine Organisation America PAC soll erneut massiv in Werbung investieren. #USA #Wahlen #Trump

Tech-Milliardär: Musk hilft bei Kongresswahl wieder Trumps Republikanern
Elon Musk half Donald Trump, wieder US-Präsident zu werden. Dann zog er sich im Streit aus Washington zurück. Doch zur Kongresswahl will der Tech-Milliardär wieder den Geldbeutel öffnen.

"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

🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on KEXP's #SoundsOfSurvivance
Us Mob:
🎵 Genocide
#UsMob
https://open.spotify.com/track/58nYM2YZhSaERfbWo1fQhM

I actually switched from `Locale: en_US.UTF-8` to `Locale: en_GB.UTF-8`.
I'm truly #boycotting the #US EVERYWHERE. And this change is something that took me time to implement everywhere in my stack.

Trump and Hegseth have no clue and have run the US Military into the ground. Trump and his Republican MAGA Cult are a clear and present danger to the USA and the world.
#GiftArticle #USPolitcs
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/09/02/us/iran-war-us-navy-carriers-supply.html?unlocked_article_code=1.-FA.2C_k.qHPhrZieGsAn&smid=url-share

"The U.S. Public Is Losing Its Say on Environmental Policy"
#US #USA #America #Environment

How the U.S. Public Lost Its Say on Environmental Policy
Federal agencies have long been required to seek public comment when writing new regulations or approving large projects, from highways to data centers. The Trump administration is systematically undercutting that process, stifling public input while skirting federal laws.

"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.

Trump still (!) has an approval rating of 33% , this tells us how the US has changed and that a possible removal of Trump won't necessarily change everything...
#Trump #USA #politics

Wie korrupt ist #Trump?
Hier hat sich jemand die Definition der UN hergenommen und das in ein Modell gegossen. Damit wurden dann die Präsidenten der #USA verglichen. Der Vergleich ging dann auch noch in Richtung Marcos, Suharto und anderer.
Wenig überraschend ist die aktuelle Präsidentschaft mit Absta…

What a bit of writing… Custer of the Club Sandwich. #uspol

"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?

It's September 17th, which is Constitution Day in the US. So remember, the Constitution may not be perfect, but it's better than what we have now!
#USPol

"As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them"
#US #USA #America #Chicago

As monarch butterflies migrate for the fall, meet the Chicago woman trying to protect them
Claudia Galeno-Sánchez has turned her garden into a sanctuary for the insects by planting native milkweed and wildflowers

"This month, #US #EnvironmentalProtectionAgency (#EPA) issued guidance clarifying that the #CleanAirAct (#CAA)

Honestly, I can't wait for the US midterms. Hopefully, I can thereafter make it through a whole YouTube video without Bradley Whitford’s tired-arse face imploring me to vote in some other country’s election. #uspol

"‘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

"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.

So rumors seem to confirm what everybody is thinking, the level of US airdefense interceptors/missiles other munitions is reaching dangerously low levels, for example with regard to possible conflicts in other theatres..
Iran knows this too and will take full advantage of it.
#iran #usa

"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%.

Die gute Nachricht: Alcaraz ist zurück. Die schlechte: Sinner nicht, und mit ihm 19 weitere Profis. Pirmin Clossé rechnet in der FAZ vor, dass Grundlinientennis, ein älteres Feld und Nachtschichten für TV-Quoten den Körpern mehr abverlangen als jedes Klassiker-Finale. Der Sport nennt es Entertainment. Die Physio-Abteilung nennt es Dauerauftrag. #Tennis #USOpen2026 #PTPA https://www.faz.net/aktuell/sport/us-open/verletzungen-vor-den-us-open-frisst-der-tennissport-seine-spieler-accg-201163959.html

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 12. September 1969 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Minute Steak". Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"Decades ago, this frog species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 have been released back into the wild"
#US #USA #America #Yosemite

Decades ago, this species vanished from Yosemite. Now, 10,000 of them are back
After 10 years of coordinated conservation work, the amphibian is back to its natural habitat.

Very possible we will see all out war between US and Iran the coming days, doing incredible damage to the Middle East, USA and the world. All because of one insane president....
#Trump #Iran #usa

"US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

US states and cities sue over Trump EPA’s repeal of emissions rules
Democratic-led coalition says gutting key protections will set US back decades and worsen climate crisis

Heute vor 60 Jahren: Am 12. September 1966 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Derringer". Die Operation #Latchkey war eine Serie von 38 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1966/67 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"California is building two wildlife crossings for mountain lions in Joshua Tree. The first phase is now underway"
#US #USA #America

First phase of Joshua Tree wildlife crossings now underway
The Mojave Desert Land Trust has gathered over $6 million in state grants to plan and design wildlife crossings in the area.

Donald Trump hat das US-Verteidigungsministerium angewiesen, die gemeinsamen Militärmanöver mit Südkorea deutlich zu reduzieren, und begründet dies mit seiner guten Beziehung zu Kim Jong Un. Seoul kritisiert dies als „feindseliges Signal".
Der Irrsinn mit #Trump #USA geht weiter.

Heute vor 76 Jahren: Am 5. August 1950 stürzte ein #USAF B-29-Bomber mit einer Mark 4 #Atombombe (ohne spaltbares Material) bei einer #Notlandung auf der Fairfield-Suisun AFB ab. Die Explosion des Spr…

"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.

Heute vor 45 Jahren: Am 5. August 1981 testen die #USA die #Atombombe "Havarti". Die Operation #Guardian war eine Serie von 14 US-amerikanischen

"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.

Politisch wird Trump als "lahme Ente" also nicht harmloser, sondern eher gefährlicher. Der Präsident wird seine Politik noch stärker nach der Frage ausrichten, wie er etwas schaffen kann, das seine Amtszeit überdauern wird. Es ist nicht auszuschließen, dass Trump bereit ist, dafür enorme Risiken einzugehen. | Meinung von David Schafbuch im #Tagesanbruch #USA #Trump https://www.t-online.de/nachrichten/tagesanbruch/id_101466706/us-midterms-trump-koennte-als-lahme-ente-noch-gefaehrlicher-werden.html

"US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

US datacenter discharged large amounts of pollution for almost a year with no permits
Records show Vineland facility in New Jersey emitted health-harming pollution before regulators stepped in

"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

"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.

"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.

"Florida zoo captures adorable moment when a newborn baby sloth meets his dad"
#US #USA #America #Florida

Florida zoo captures adorable moment when a newborn baby sloth meets his dad
A Florida zoo captured the moment a newborn baby sloth met his dad for the first time, with record-setting elderly parents.

Heute vor 69 Jahren: Am 28. Juli 1957 warf ein #USAF C-124-Flugzeug von der Dover Air Force Base über dem Atlantik zwei Bomben ab, als es einen Leistungsverlust erlitt. Die Bomben, die keine nuklearen Komponenten enthielten, wurden nie geborgen.

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

"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.

"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

Heute vor 57 Jahren: Am 10. September 1969 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Rulison" in Colorado. Operation Mandrel war eine Serie von 53 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1969/70 hauptsächlich auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"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.

"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

Heute vor 60 Jahren: Am 28. Juli 1966 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Saxon". Die Operation #Latchkey war eine Serie von 38 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1966/67 auf der Nevada T…

"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.

Heute vor 62 Jahren: Am 27. August 1964 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Whetstone die Atombombe "Player". Whetstone war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 1964/65 insgesamt 46 Bomben größtenteils im Testgebiet in

"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.

Heute vor 64 Jahren: Am 27. Juli 1962 zündeten die #USA im Rahmen von Operation Storax die Atombombe "Wichita". Storax war eine Serie von #Kernwaffentests bei der 62/63 insgesamt 47 Bomben im Testgebiet in #Nevada

"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

Heute vor 50 Jahren: Am 27. Juli 1976 testen die #USA die Atombombe "Billet". Die Operation Anvil war eine Serie von 21 US-amerikanischen #Kernwaffentests, die 1975 und 1976 auf der Nevada Test Site in Nevada unterirdisch durchgeführt wurde.

"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

"Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says
Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue

"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 […]

"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

"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.

"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 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.

"Hormone-disrupting herbicide contaminating 25% of continental US rivers, report finds"
#US #USA #America #Environment

Hormone-disrupting herbicide contaminating 25% of continental US rivers, report finds
Atrazine, banned in 60 countries, polluting rivers at levels that can harm wildlife and may threaten human health

"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

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

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

"Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change"
#US #USA #America #Ohio

Cincinnati gives out nearly $1 million to residents fighting climate change » Yale Climate Connections
The city’s Seeds of Change program is funding community gardens, composting efforts, solar installations, a bike repair program, and more.

"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

"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

"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

"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.

"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. 

"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

"Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions"
#US #USA #America #Cars

Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions
Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars

"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’

"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

"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 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

"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

"University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters"
#UK #UnitedKingdom #US #USA

University spinout to launch water quality app for UK and US waters
Molendotech will collate data from daily tests that detect E coli and other bacteria amid reports of swimmers falling ill

"Trail camera captures rare sighting of endangered lynx kitten and its mother in Colorado"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Trail camera captures rare sighting of a mama-and-baby lynx family in Colorado
The rare cat has been endangered for half a century.