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1. The Rise and Fall of the Fracking Phenomenon

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:51:15 -0000

   The fracking boom remade the U.S. economy and global energy markets. It also left behind a complicated legacy of winners, losers and lasting political fights. Marty Whiteman had enough natural gas under his hayfield to make him quite rich when the fracking boom swept through his rugged corner of …

2. America’s Homegrown-Parasite Problem

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:00 -0000

   Scientists don’t know why cyclosporiasis, a tropical diarrheal disease, is spreading more and more from domestic sources. The other night, I found myself in the unenviable position of trying to cook a salad. And I mean cook a salad: I spread fresh, delicious-looking gem lettuce in a pan and watched …

3. UNIGRID's sodium-ion home battery debuts in Europe, US is next

   Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:50:13 -0000

   Lithium-ion has long dominated home battery storage, but sodium-ion is starting to make its move. Sodium-ion battery startup UNIGRID has shipped the first units of its Na+Casa residential battery, with the first systems now installed in homes across Europe. The California-based company says US …

4. Trump administration rolls back a key protection for imperiled wildlife

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 00:22:49 -0000

   PHOENIX (AP) — The Trump administration finalized a rule Friday that changes how agencies enforce the Endangered Species Act and eliminates a key protection for imperiled wildlife against logging, oil drilling and other activities. The administration narrowed the definition of “harm” under the …

5. The Thinking About Kids and Heat Has Flipped

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:00 -0000

   Kids are supposed to be uniquely vulnerable to heat, but the data tell a different story. You know it’s hot when summer camps have to cancel bonfires and doctors warn that playgrounds could be dangerous. Last week, when a heat dome was descending on New York City, I grew a bit concerned myself. My …

6. This summer ski destination in the Andes isn’t getting enough snow

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 19:18:07 -0000

   Santiago, Chile — The classic postcard images of the Chilean capital of Santiago surrounded by the snow-covered Andes in winter now seem like pictures from the past. A yearslong drought that has plagued the country has led to a shortage of snow so severe that the main ski resorts in the metropolitan …

7. Trump slashes wildlife protections, putting endangered California animals at risk

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 21:07:18 -0000

   The Trump administration finalized a rollback of the Endangered Species Act on Friday, paving the way for drilling, mining and other human development across protected wildlife habitats. The move redefines “harm” under the Endangered Species Act, the landmark conservation law that protects …

8. That Terrifying EV Battery Replacement Bill May Never Come

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:30:00 -0000

   Thinking about an EV but worried about the hefty price tag for eventually replacing your batteries? A new report indicates the battery pack could outlast the rest of the vehicle. EV sales have taken a tumble since federal tax credits were phased out last September. Industry analysts suggest high …

9. Another Brutal Summer Tests Arizona’s Decline in Heat-Linked Deaths

   Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:00:20 -0000

   Maricopa County has made progress in preventing heat-related deaths. But another scorching summer and dwindling funding threaten that trend. After …

10. Heatwave set to scorch US as meteorologists warn ‘unusually large’ heat dome is ‘not to be played with’

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:36:18 -0000

    Most of America’s Lower 48 states is bracing for an "unusually large, strong and long-lasting" heat dome, which the National Weather Service warns …

11. I asked ChatGPT to analyze the scale of 8 billion people for World Population Day — the results were eye-opening

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 10:30:00 -0000

    I’ve had those introspective moments where I find myself taking in the enormity of people surrounding me whenever I’m in a crowd. It’s crazy enough to …

12. PFAS pesticides approved after EPA adopts new toxicity definition

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:13:03 -0000

    The US Environmental Protection Agency quietly approved the use of three new PFAS pesticides last week to kill weeds on the nation’s crops. An additional two “forever chemical” pesticides were approved in November 2025, for a total of five during the second Trump administration. Nearly 40% of …

13. Extreme Heat Warning: 117-Degree Heat Bakes Highway Corridors as Heat Dome Expands West

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 18:46:34 -0000

    A second heat dome is baking the western United States, with desert highs up to 117 degrees along I-10, I-15, and I-8. Key Points Extreme Heat Warnings blanket the desert Southwest with highs up to 117 degrees, and WPC HeatRisk climbs to Major-to-Extreme from July 10 through 15. • Desert stretches of …

14. Trump: The Embodiment of American and Planetary Decline | Common Dreams

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:00:06 -0000

    Give him another two and a half years and who knows what this president will be able to do—but the odds are that, by at least a 6-3 margin, he might …

15. Eiffel Tower, Louvre close early as France faces third heatwave in three months

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:52:43 -0000

    Three of France's biggest tourist attractions, the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre and the Musée d'Orsay, will close early all weekend as an intense heatwave grips the country for the third time since May. A red alert is in place across Paris and most of north-west France. The Eiffel Tower announced it …

16. The World Cup just had one of its hottest matches, in a challenge for the sport

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 19:28:16 -0000

    As football's greatest sporting rivalries are on show at the World Cup, a common enemy is stalking athletes and players of all stripes in equal …

17. Trump's EPA chief pushes back on climate skeptics being labeled 'science deniers'

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:00:07 -0000

    EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin argues that climate projections represent a range of possible outcomes — not certainties — and warned against labeling those who disagree with them as "science deniers." "When someone looks at 2050 or 2100 and they say ‘This is exactly what the sea level is going to be. …

18. What a single blueberry bush teaches us about climate change

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:43:45 -0000

    The nation's oldest continuously operated weather observatory in Milton, Massachusetts, keeps track of a surprising climate indicator: the date the first blueberry ripens.

19. The Great Green Wall: Billions of trees seem to be growing faster than average

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 16:00:00 -0000

    China planted about 66 billion trees back in the late 1970s as part of a massive reforestation initiative. This initiative — deemed the “Great Green …

20. Europe records hottest June on record

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:40:02 -0000

    Europe has recorded its hottest June on record. Scientists say the extreme heat was driven by climate change, with impacts ranging from heat-related deaths to school closures.

21. Why you are seeing bees struggling to survive this summer

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:47:14 -0000

    You may be spotting bodies of dead bumblebees lying across pavements near you in the summer months. There are several reasons for this, some to do …

22. Trump Administration Taps Climate Science Critic to Oversee Flagship Report

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:37:43 -0000

    Matthew M. Wielicki has criticized the scientific consensus on global warming as alarmist. Now he’ll oversee a major federal report on the topic. The Trump administration has appointed a critic of mainstream climate science to oversee the federal government’s flagship report on how climate change …

23. Climate change: Women paying the price of a hotter planet

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 14:33:47 -0000

    Prolonged heatwaves are an ecological issue, a public health issue, and a social issue. With every 1°C rise in temperature, incidents of domestic violence increase by 4.7%. We discuss this issue with our guest Adéa Guillot, Director of Engagement at CARE France.

24. 'Not a run-of-the-mill El Nino.' Forecasters predict historic strength

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 17:48:25 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — An intensifying El Nino, nature's heat-releasing thermostat that spikes global temperatures, is heading to historically strong …

25. Sweeping victory for Europe as 15 nations top climate scoreboard – see the full list

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:28:11 -0000

    Europe has come top in the latest Environmental Performance Index, partly due to the boom in renewables. But experts warn that more progress is …

26. When London stank to high heaven

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:22:00 -0000

    In 1858, London sweltered through an unbearable heat wave. The River Thames reeked so badly it left people gasping for air. "The Great Stink" went …

27. World Bank Funds More Rooftop Solar in India, Clean Energy in Pakistan

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 02:07:19 -0000

    I assume it’s no coincidence the World Bank made announcements of new support for clean energy in both India and Pakistan on the same day. If you’re …

28. Health Officials Are Warning Travelers About Flesh-Eating Bacteria in Warm Coastal Waters This Summer

    Sat, 11 Jul 2026 17:12:00 -0000

    A new genomic study out of Northern Europe has confirmed something coastal health officials have feared for years. The bacteria responsible for some …

29. EPA promised a Make America Healthy Again agenda. It has yet to materialize, frustrating activists

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:01:19 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — Last December, after Make America Healthy Again activists drew up a petition to get him fired, Environmental Protection Agency administrator Lee Zeldin pledged to release a formal agenda of MAHA priorities that his agency would pursue, including protections against harmful …

30. Worried investors and negative electricity prices: Has Spain’s solar boom really turned ‘bust’?

    Fri, 10 Jul 2026 05:00:30 -0000

    Media headlines warn that Spain has over-delivered on solar. But is that really the full story? Spain’s ambitious expansion of renewables is facing …