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"The Energy Sector Has Spent Hundreds of Millions of Dollars on Lobbying This Year. Watchdogs Say That’s Only Half The Story"
#US #USA #America

The Energy Sector Has Spent Hundreds of Millions of Dollars on Lobbying This Year. Watchdogs Say That’s Only Half The Story - Inside Climate News
Critics say the Trump administration’s willingness to greenlight any of the fossil fuel industry’s requests allows it to spend less on lobbying.

Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America #America

Why 2025 became the summer of flash flooding in America
The National Weather Service has already issued more than 3,600 flash flood warnings across the United States in 2025, and that number is increasing as torrential downpours continue in late July. There's a good chance the U.S. will exceed its yearly average of around 4,000 flash flood warnings soon.

#usa #america #fascism

"Trump moves to kill $7 billion in solar panel grants"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Trump moves to kill $7 billion in solar panel grants
President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday moved to kill a $7 billion program designed to bring rooftop solar to low-income and disadvantaged communities across the United States.

Only 4 masked people, including myself, on my flights from #LAX to #SFO.
Of note, 100% of maskers were people of color. A common trend I've noticed in #America, POCs wear mask at a higher rate.

Climate-driven wildfires reversing pollution progress in N. America: study #America

Climate-driven wildfires reversing pollution progress in N. America: study
Global air pollution is worsening, with the United States and Canada experiencing the sharpest increases due to record-breaking, climate-supercharged wildfires that are undoing decades of progress, a study said Thursday.

"A heat wave hit New England’s grid. Clean energy saved the day."
#US #USA #America #Renewables

A heat wave hit New England's grid. Clean energy saved the day.
On the hottest day this year, behind-the-meter solar panels and a growing network of batteries helped prevent blackouts and saved consumers millions of…

Well I'm off to an Americana festival today, on the spur of the moment. Toria Woof is the only name on the lineup that I know.
My wife is busy marking exams all weekend, and my daughter is disinterested and asleep, so I'm going solo. He heeee!
#maverick #music

"Trump Says America’s Oil Industry Is Cleaner Than Other Countries’. New Data Shows Massive Emissions From Texas Wells"
#US #USA #America

Texas Says It’s Strict on Oil Field Emissions. New Data Shows It’s Not.
The oil industry touts Texas as a success story in controlling climate-warming methane emissions. The state’s regulator, however, grants nearly every request to burn or vent gas into the atmosphere.

Classic #america
"The price of our goods doesn't include the basic cost of employing our staff, let alone local sales tax and tips"
Why not just charge me for the bun and I'll guess the rest.
#ffsamerica

Wildfires push tropical forest loss in Latin America to record highs https://news.mongabay.com/2025/06/wildfires-push-tropical-forest-loss-in-latin-america-to-record-highs/

Wildfires push tropical forest loss in Latin America to record highs
MEXICO CITY — In 2024, six Latin American countries were in the top 10 nations with the highest loss of tropical primary forest, according to recent data from the University of Maryland, U.S. Topping the list were Brazil and Bolivia, in a year that saw the record-breaking loss of 6.7 million hectares (16.6 million acres) […]

#GiftLink: This is #America, already great
The Strange Beauty of New York’s Bodega Ramps - The New York Times
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🇺🇦 #NowPlaying on #BBC6Music's #RileyAndCoe
America:
🎵 Ventura Highway
#America
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"How cutting US air pollution could save 6,000 lives a year by 2030"
#US #USA #America #AirPollution

Central American countries most affected by plastic bottle pollution #America

Central American countries most affected by plastic bottle pollution
Most of the plastic bottles and caps that pollute the Pacific coasts of Latin American countries are of local origin, and are mainly produced by the multinational companies The Coca-Cola Company, Aje Group and PepsiCo. The countries most affected by these pollutants are those in Central America, probably due to high consumption of beverages in plastic containers, poor waste management and transport by ocean currents. On the island coasts, bottles of Asian origin are more abundant, probably dump…

"Arizonans Protest State’s Largest Utility Abandoning Clean Energy Commitments"
#US #USA #America #Arizona

Arizonans Protest State’s Largest Utility Abandoning Clean Energy Commitments - Inside Climate News
Protesters gathered outside the headquarters of APS on Thursday to criticize the utility’s decision to walk back its clean energy commitments, build new gas pipelines and raise its customers’ electricity rates.

"‘A 100-year flood’: How climate change made the Texas flood disaster more likely"
#US #USA #America #Texas

‘Nobody saw this coming’: Did climate change fuel the Texas floods?
Deadly floods have devastated Texas. Experts say climate change is making disasters like these harder to predict.

"Washington State Protects the Old-Growth Forests of Tomorrow, Creates 77,000 Acres of ‘Legacy Forests’"
#US #USA #America #Washington

Washington to Protect the Old-Growth Forests of Tomorrow, Creates 77,000 Acres of 'Legacy Forests'
The legacy forest announcement raises an interesting question for forest management and conservation to consider around the world over.

Weltlage heute Abend
Emotional - beängstigend, hoffnungslos
Rational - ......................
#iran #isreal #america #war

"Weedkiller ingredient widely used in US can damage organs and gut bacteria, research shows"
#US #USA #America #Health

"Minneapolis air quality ranked among the world's worst on August 2"
#US #USA #America #Minneapolis

Minneapolis air quality ranked among the world's worst on August 2
Minneapolis had the fifth worst air quality among 125 cities worldwide on Saturday morning, according to an international air quality monitoring platform.

"Trump says power plants don't add to air pollution. Climate scientists say it’s 'nonsensical'"
#US #USA #America

Climate scientists hit back on Trump plan to nix air pollution rules
More than a dozen climate scientists said the Trump administration’s assertions were factually incorrect.

"San Francisco’s Trash Company Marks 35 Years of Stunning Art Made of Recycled Garbage With Free Gallery Opening"
#US #USA #America

San Francisco’s Trash Company Marks 35 Years of Stunning Art Made From Recycled Garbage By Local Artists at Free Gallery Opening
San Francisco’s dump is where Recology Artists-in-Residence scavenge through ‘trash’ to make artwork for traveling exhibit to mark 35 years.

"Hefty Aspen Saplings Not Seen in Yellowstone for 80 Years Attributed to Wolves’ Welcome into Park"
#US #USA #America #Yellowstone

Hefty Aspen Saplings Not Seen in Yellowstone NP for 80 Years Attributed to Wolves' Return
“The reintroduction of large carnivores has initiated a recovery process that had been shut down for decades,” says Painter in a statement.

"This map of fast EV charging ports in rural America reveals some big gaps"
#US #USA #America #EV

This map of fast EV charging ports in rural America reveals some big gaps
Analysts tracking the build-out of EV infrastructure found that rural areas had far fewer opportunities for charging than urban areas.

"New York neighbors turn pandemic streets into permanent green sanctuary"
#US #USA #America #Environment

New York neighbors turn pandemic streets into permanent green sanctuary
A 1.3-mile stretch of Jackson Heights was once just traffic and noise — now it's a thriving public park reimagined by the community that needed it most.Claire Elise Thompson reports for Grist.In short:During the pandemic, 34th Avenue in Queens was closed to cars, quickly transforming into a beloved ...

"Solar surpasses 10% of U.S. electrical generation for a full month for the first time"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Solar surpasses 10% of U.S. electrical generation for a full month for the first time
In April, solar photovoltaics accounted for 10.64% of all electricity generation, according to the EIA. Combined with wind, the two sources neared 25%, while carbon-free electricity edged above 49%.

"Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’
A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.

"Trump bids to scrap almost all pollution regulations – can anything stop this?"
#US #USA #America #Pollution

"Scientists slam Trump administration climate report as a ‘farce’ full of misinformation"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"21st Century Has Seen Tree Cover Expand in 60% of American Counties Including Metro Areas"
#US #USA #America #Trees

21st Century Has Seen Tree Cover Expand in 60% of American Counties Including Metro Areas
The counties containing prairie urban centers like Boise, Omaha, Lincoln, and Wichita all gained forest cover.

"Study finds a 15% solar power boost could cut US CO₂ emissions by millions of metric tons annually"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

Study finds a 15% solar power boost could cut US CO₂ emissions by millions of metric tons annually
Increasing solar power generation in the U.S. by 15% could lead to an annual reduction of 8.54 million metric tons of carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. The researchers found that the climate benefits of solar power differ markedly across U.S. regions, pinpointing where clean energy investments return the greatest climate dividends.

"In Yellowstone, Restored Bison Replenish Grasslands"
#US #USA #America #Yellowstone

In Yellowstone, Restored Bison Replenish Grasslands

"Chart: The retiring coal power plants Trump could revive"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Chart: The retiring coal power plants Trump could revive
The Energy Department keeps ordering expensive, polluting plants to keep running at the eleventh hour. Here’s what’s on the line through the end of…

"In Georgia, sheep on a solar farm is not a baaad idea"
#US #USA #America #Georgia

In Georgia, sheep on a solar farm is not a baaad idea
While often controversial, solar panels on farms in Georgia work out when you add a flock of sheep.

"New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings"
#US #USA #America #EV

New York becomes first state to commit to all-electric new buildings
The state finalized rules ensuring most new edifices will install electric heat pumps and stoves instead of gas appliances, lowering costs and improving…

"Hundreds of Old EV Batteries Have New Jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the Grid"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Hundreds of Old EV Batteries Have New Jobs in Texas: Stabilizing the Grid - Inside Climate News
After reaching the end of their automotive lives, the batteries are being reused to provide lower-cost grid energy storage.

"Analysis: Trump’s tariffs could cut just 0.3% from global CO2 emissions in 2025"
#US #USA #America #Climate …

Analysis: Trump's tariffs could cut just 0.3% from global CO2 emissions in 2025 - Carbon Brief
US president Donald Trump’s tariffs might only shave 0.3% off global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions this year, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

"‘The forgotten forest’: how smashing 5.6m urchins saved a California kelp paradise"
#US #USA #America #California

"Colorado town bets on geothermal to power local business growth"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Colorado town bets on geothermal to power local business growth
Hayden, Colorado, a small former coal town, is building a geothermal heating and cooling network for its new business park, aiming to attract companies while cutting energy costs.Phil McKenna and Jake Bolster report for Inside Climate News.In short:The town is drilling 1,000-foot-deep boreholes to t...

"Geothermal energy keeps utility bills low in this Texas neighborhood"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Geothermal energy keeps utility bills low in this Texas neighborhood
The development outside Austin taps into natural heat deep underground to run heating and cooling systems for the planned 7,500 homes and other buildings.

"A pioneering ​‘second-life’ battery startup begins major Texas expansion"
#US #USA #America #Texas

"Judge orders Trump admin to release billions in EV charging funds"
#US #USA #America #EV

Judge orders Trump admin to release billions in EV charging funds
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to release billions of dollars allocated for the construction of electric vehicle charging stations in over a dozen US states.

"Air pollutant linked to year-round respiratory health in Mississippi"
#US #USA #America #Mississippi

Air pollutant linked to year-round respiratory health in Mississippi
University of Mississippi researchers have linked exposure to high levels of black carbon in the air to an increase in respiratory-related hospital admissions in Mississippi's capital city, according to a study published in Environmental Pollution.

"Trump reports distort science to justify rollback of key climate protections, experts warn"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Experts slam Trump climate reports for errors and misinformation
From sea ice mix-ups to wildfire distortions, scientists say the reports misled on climate dangers.

"California rolls on with electric trucks, despite Trump’s roadblocks"
#US #USA #America #EV

California rolls on with electric trucks, despite Trump’s roadblocks
California remains committed to zero-emissions trucking. But Trump's hostility to the idea means it will require creative policymaking.

"North Carolina ditched its 2030 climate goal. Now what?"
#US #USA #America #Climate

North Carolina ditched its 2030 climate goal. Now what?
Rising power demand and the low cost of renewables may give wind and solar a fighting chance even though Duke Energy no longer has to cut emissions in the…

"Trump admin halts construction of nearly finished offshore wind farm"
#US #USA #America #WindTurbines

Trump admin halts construction of nearly finished offshore wind farm
Ørsted's Revolution Wind project off the coast of Massachusetts and Rhode Island is hit with a stop-work order over vague "national security" concerns.

"US solar plant construction is on a record-breaking spree — for now"
#US #USA #America #SolarPower

US solar plant construction is on a record-breaking spree — for now
Solar power is having a bumper year as developers race to complete installations before Trump's policy changes pull the rug out from under the industry.

"What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash"
#US #USA #America #Massachusetts…

What one town learned by charging residents for every bag of trash
The small town Plympton, Massachusetts, eliminated 305 tons of garbage a year by making everyone pay for what they toss.

"Trump admin’s new anti-renewables rule rooted in fossil-fuel misinformation"
#US #USA #America #Renewables

Trump admin’s new anti-renewables rule rooted in fossil-fuel misinformation
The Interior’s recent directive casts solar and wind energy as bad for the environment, without weighing costs of oil, coal, and gas, critics say.

"Trump rescinds protections on 59m acres of national forest to allow logging"
#US #USA #America #Environment

"New York will build first major new US nuclear power plant in over 15 years"
#US #USA #America #NuclearPower

"Trump’s budget would end 7 decades of climate data collection"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Trump’s budget would end 7 decades of climate data collection
The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget for the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) cuts funding for several critically important national laboratories and observatories. On the chopping block is Mauna Loa Observatory in Hawai‘i, which has been recording atmospheric carbon data every day for nearly 70 years. Mauna Loa Observatory sits atop a volcano […]

"How flood-ravaged Boston took on the climate deniers – and won"
#US #USA #America #Boston

"In Ohio, oil and gas industry is steering new carbon capture bill"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

In Ohio, oil and gas industry is steering new carbon capture bill
Newly obtained public records show that the industry has worked hard to ensure the legislation prioritizes their interests over climate change concerns.

"Trump admin orders dirty, expensive coal plant to stay open even longer"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels …

Trump admin orders dirty, expensive coal plant to stay open even longer
Keeping J.H. Campbell open past its slated close is costing Midwest households big. Advocates fear that more such orders are on the way.

"Young climate activists in Wisconsin sue state over pro-fossil fuel policies’"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

"White House moves to keep costly, dirty, unneeded Michigan coal plants open"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

"Fuel firms can challenge California’s emission limits, supreme court rules"
#US #USA #America #California…

"By 2051, emissions from coal mining on federal lands could drop by 86%"
#US #USA #America #Emissions

By 2051, emissions from coal mining on federal lands could drop by 86%
Federal lands—which make up about 640 million acres, or 28%, of U.S. soil—are used for many purposes, including conservation, recreation, and extraction of resources such as coal. Greenhouse gas emissions are released throughout the life cycle of coal use, including during its mining, transport, and combustion.

"Vermont plastic bag use dropped 91% following ban, researchers find"
#US #USA #America #Vermont

Vermont plastic bag use dropped 91% following ban, researchers find
In the midst of 2020 COVID measures, another change took place in Vermont: A law went into effect banning businesses from offering plastic bags to customers, with paper bags only available for a fee.

"US proposes adding seven pangolin species to Endangered Species Act"
#US #USA #America #Pangolin

US proposes adding seven pangolin species to Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has recently proposed listing seven species of pangolins, the most trafficked mammals on the planet, under the Endangered Species Act. If finalized, an ESA listing would prohibit the import and sale of pangolins and their parts in the U.S., except for scientific or conservation purposes. It would also open […]

"Hollywood’s Environmental Tools Make Filmmaking Green and Affordable"
#US #USA #America #Hollywood

Hollywood's Environmental Tools Make Filmmaking Green and Affordable | Happy Eco News
Hollywood's environmental tools are revolutionizing film production through digital platforms that replace wasteful traditional methods. Cloud-based editing, digital script management, and integrated collaboration software reduce carbon emissions while cutting costs. These innovations make filmmaking more accessible globally while demonstrating how technology can improve both creative processes and environmental sustainability.

"Trump’s push to keep coal plants running could cost consumers billions"
#US #USA #America #FossilFuels

Trump’s push to keep coal plants running could cost consumers billions
The DOE’s emergency stay-open orders for aging fossil-fuel plants are forcing unexpected costs onto utility customers. Additional orders would deepen the…

"Texas study reveals heat waves can cause more polluted air"
#US #USA #America #Heatwave

Texas study reveals heat waves can cause more polluted air
Heat waves are becoming more common, severe and long-lasting. These prolonged periods of hot weather are especially dangerous in already hot places like Texas. In 2023, more than 300 people in Texas died from heat, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services, the most since the state began tracking such deaths in 1989. Researchers found it may not only be temperatures that make heat waves unsafe but also the heat-related increase in airborne pollutants.

"Global EV sales surge in spite of US tariffs and subsidy withdrawals"
#US #USA #America #EV

"Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Factcheck: Trump’s climate report includes more than 100 false or misleading claims

"PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals found in 98% of US waters tested"
#US #USA #America #PFAS

PFAS ‘forever’ chemicals found in 98% of US waters tested
A recent study from the U.S.-based environmental nonprofit Waterkeeper Alliance has found “forever chemicals” contamination in 98% of the waterways it tested in the United States. The findings come at a time when representatives from the world are gathered in Geneva, Switzerland, for the United Nations plastics treaty negotiations to hammer out a plan to […]

"Trump unveils $70bn AI and energy plan at summit with oil and tech bigwigs"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"Trump blocks California rules for greener vehicles and gas-powered car ban"
#US #USA #America #California…

"Can Colorado Recycle Toxic Water from Oil and Gas Drilling Without Increasing Emissions?"
#US #USA #America #Colorado

Can Colorado Recycle Toxic Water from Oil and Gas Drilling Without Increasing Emissions? - Inside Climate News
Environmentalists fear the answer is “no,” as regulators determine how to permit more produced water recycling facilities in disadvantaged communities.

"Why the federal government is making climate data disappear"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Why the federal government is making climate data disappear
Under Trump, climate denial has given way to something even more dangerous: climate erasure.

"Developers Propose More Than 100 New Gas Power Plants in Texas"
#US #USA #America #Texas

Developers Propose More Than 100 New Gas Power Plants in Texas - Inside Climate News
New research reveals a massive planned expansion of gas-fired electrical generation to power artificial intelligence and other heavy industries.

"Major US climate website likely to be shut down after almost all staff fired"
#US #USA #America #Climate

"A California dairy tried to capture its methane, and it worked"
#US #USA #America #Methane ´

A California dairy tried to capture its methane, and it worked
A giant, balloon-like tarp stretches over a lagoon of manure on a Central Valley dairy farm, concealing a quiet but remarkable transformation. Methane, a potent climate-warming gas, is being captured and cleaned instead of released into the atmosphere.

"A cloud-seeding startup did not cause the Texas floods"
#US #USA #America #Texas

A cloud-seeding startup did not cause the Texas floods | TechCrunch
Despite conspiracy theories, there's no way that cloud seeding operations days before the storm could have influenced the floods, scientists say.

"Amid setbacks for the U.S., the global energy transition goes on"
#US #USA #America #Energy

Amid setbacks for the U.S., the global energy transition goes on
Even as Trump hitches the U.S. to fossil fuels, the world is continuing to move quickly toward cleaner sources. Here are some bright spots.

"This startup turns steel and aluminum waste into usable metals"
#US #USA #America #Chicargo

This start-up turns steel and aluminum waste into usable metals
Chicago-area Sun Metalon removes gunk and grime from metal slivers normally thrown away, helping to reduce emissions from aluminum and steel production.

"The Race to Engineer Coral Reef Solutions in the U.S. Virgin Islands"
#US #USA #America #CoralReef

Engineering Coral Reefs of the Future - Inside Climate News
As world leaders gather to address a global marine crisis at the UN Ocean Conference, scientists from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution demonstrate promising tech to monitor and restore dying reefs.

"This Texas county asked for disaster resilience help. The flood came first."
#US #USA #America #Texas

This Texas county asked for disaster resilience help. The flood came first.
The Trump administration is making it harder for places like Kerr County to get ready for disasters.

"A former oil field in Fullerton, California, could become a rare sanctuary for wildlife"
#US #USA #America #California

A former oil field in Fullerton, California, could become a rare sanctuary for wildlife
In Southern California, a decades-long grassroots effort may soon convert a Chevron-owned oil site into a protected nature preserve — if federal support doesn't fall through.Amal Ahmed reports for High Country News.In short:West Coyote Hills in Fullerton, once slated for suburban housing, is now par...