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"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

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

"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.

"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.

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

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

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

🇺🇦 Auf radioeins läuft...
America:
🎵 Ventura Highway
#NowPlaying #America
https://djrockcor.bandcamp.com/track/america-ventura-highway-ext-intro-outro-edit
https://open.spotify.com/track/4ILT1Vm2G084rs5IrjhRQq

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

🇺🇦 #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

"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.

#America #beautiful #ice #Minneapolis

RE: #America! 😔

"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.

"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.

🇺🇦 Auf radioeins läuft...
America:
🎵 Ventura Highway
#NowPlaying #America
#radioeins gespielten Titel als #Spotify Playliste: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3hdH98B6uyXilhcWxCA6nv

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

"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.

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

"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.

"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

"‘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 […]

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

"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

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

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

"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…

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

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

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

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

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

"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.

"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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Warming Tripled the Odds of Patagonia Wildfires

"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.

"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…

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

"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.

"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."

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

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

"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.

"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.

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

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

"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.

"‘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.

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

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

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

"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…

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

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

"US 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.

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

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

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

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

"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.

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

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

"Trump Tracker: How the US is rolling back back climate progress in 2026"
#US #USA #America #Climate

All of Trump’s climate attacks and setbacks so far in 2026
Trump’s onslaught on the climate shows no signs of slowing down, as he kicks 2026 off with a turbulent start.

"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

"US plan to exploit Venezuela’s oil could eat up 13% of carbon budget to keep 1.5C limit"
#US #USA #America #Venezuela

"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.

"Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Chart: How the US electricity mix changed last year
Solar and coal were up, and gas, surprisingly, was down. Here are the numbers behind a wild year for the U.S. power sector.

"‘Q&A: What Trump’s US exit from UNFCCC and IPCC could mean for climate action"
#US #USA #America #Climate

Q&A: What Trump’s US exit from UNFCCC and IPCC could mean for climate action - Carbon Brief
Carbon Brief speaks to experts about the contested legality of leaving the UNFCCC and what practical changes will result from US departure.

"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.

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

"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.

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

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

"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.

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

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

"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

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

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