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  1. It’s Not Just Trump Who’s Dumb About Economics—It’s the GOP Generally

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Discrediting Trump is an important part of every Democrat’s job. But the Republicans will keep on wrecking the economy, with or without him. On her …

  2. Iceland Just Got Played

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    In a high-profile rejection of EU membership talks, everyone won but the Icelandic people. On August 28, roughly a quarter of a million Icelanders …

  3. The hidden $350 surcharge on American households

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:00:00 -0000

    You may not drive a diesel car. You’re still paying for diesel. This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Diesel prices hit an all-time high on last week. Then another, and another. According to AAA, the average price of diesel as of …

  4. What will happen to the Grand Canyon as water levels drop?

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:00:00 -0000

    On August 29, monsoon storms sat over northern Arizona, pelting the north rim of the Grand Canyon. The rain unleashed flash floods that picked up …

  5. The Mother of All Assault Weapons Cases Is Coming

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    The Supreme Court will consider whether to overturn state bans on assault weapons—alongside some rather disturbing arguments. The Second Amendment …

  6. Could nuclear fusion power save planet Earth – or is it just a money sink?

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 05:05:11 -0000

    Scientists are debating if fusion energy will stay science fiction – or if it could really replace fossil fuels in the future. It is a special moment …

  7. Trump Tears Apart Major Biden-Era Climate Change Rules

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:40:21 -0000

    The president has declared climate change a “hoax.” President Donald Trump is set to dismantle a cornerstone of his predecessor’s climate policy by …

  8. Who Is Responsible for Nepal’s Tragedy?

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:43:29 -0000

    The devastating floods in Nepal demonstrate what happens when reckless development puts climate-vulnerable communities in harm’s way. They also …

  9. Trump Administration Moves to Scrap Carbon Rules for US Power Plants.

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:54:12 -0000

    The Trump administration is preparing to formally repeal federal carbon-pollution standards for US coal- and gas-fired power plants, in another major rollback of Biden-era climate policy

  10. Resisting Qiyamah Yajuj-Majuj With Hope, Faith And Salah - OpEd - Eurasia Review

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:05:07 -0000

    Key Takeaways: The author opens with a grim present: 65 state-involved conflicts last year (a post-1946 high) and about 245,000 battle deaths; a …

  11. Why Won’t the Media Say “Climate Change”?

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:00 -0000

    When was the last time you heard the words climate change during a news broadcast? If you can’t remember, you are not alone. While news reports abound …

  12. The Democratic Senate Candidate Who Wisely Defends Oil

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:00:52 -0000

    When liberals imagine the kind of candidate who can win Republican votes, they probably conjure up someone magnetic and prophetic — someone with an X factor that convinces people to change their minds. Mary Peltola — the 53-year-old former Democratic congresswoman and judge who is running for Senate …

  13. Indian PM Narendra Modi calls out BRICS nations, telling summit it’s time to act on their agreements and convert ‘files to real-life impact’

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 17:16:37 -0000

    Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday warned that rising geopolitical tensions, supply chain disruptions and climate crises are increasingly …

  14. Ghana’s local architecture has adapted to change for centuries. It can teach us about climate resilience

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:55:00 -0000

    When people discuss architecture in Ghana, attention often focuses on modern buildings: concrete houses, glass offices, shopping malls and ambitious …

  15. 20-Foot Hurricane Swell Obliterates SoCal Luxury Homes in ‘Most Coastal Carnage I’ve Ever Seen’ (Video)

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 21:53:37 -0000

    Southern California coastlines are reeling after historic hurricane swells battered the region, sending massive waves exploding into luxury beachside …

  16. European leaders meet as Arctic thaw opens shipping routes and Russian buildup stokes security fears

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 15:20:09 -0000

    Germany's presence at the meeting underscores the Arctic's importance to European security. ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — European leaders joined forces …

  17. How Keisha Lance Bottoms and David Crowley Can Make Political History

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:00 -0000

    Keisha Lance Bottoms and David Crowley could show that anti-Black, anti-urban sentiment is no longer a barrier to Black candidates in swing …

  18. Climate catastrophe leaves Nepal mourning while the search for the missing continues

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 12:43:12 -0000

    The himalayan flash flood that devastated northern Nepal on August 26 was an unprecedented disaster. The death toll continues to rise, with nearly 1,400 people now confirmed dead and 5,130 still missing, including around 600 foreign nationals from 35 countries. Authorities now face the daunting task …

  19. EPA is set to eliminate rule that limits planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 13:46:13 -0000

    WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is expected to repeal rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas, an action that Administrator Lee Zeldin has said would remove billions of dollars in costs for the industry and help …

  20. It wiped out 90% of life on Earth, turned the oceans into graveyards – and it very nearly ended life on our planet entirely

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:57:00 -0000

    The time nearly everything died Known fittingly as the ‘Great Dying’, the End-Permian mass extinction is the third of Earth’s ‘Big Five’ and - in …

  21. Why is everyone suddenly worried about the risks of AI?

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:20:28 -0000

    Extraordinary claims about the risks posed by AI have sparked headlines around the world. But why are people concerned? Do these risks have any …

  22. Trump’s Geothermal Energy Time Bomb Is About To Explode

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 18:06:31 -0000

    Geothermal energy has emerged as another up-and-coming existential threat to the US coal industry, with support from the Trump administration.The …

  23. New world map makes Africa look bigger: what’s the fuss about? Cartographers explain

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:50:15 -0000

    The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth’s …

  24. COMPLIMENTARY WEBINAR - Beyond the Standard: Turning LSRS & FLAG Into Supply-Chain Advantage in 2027

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 14:24:00 -0000

    COMPLIMENTARY WEBINARBeyond the Standard: Turning LSRS & FLAG Into Supply-Chain Advantage in 2027September 30, 202611AM PT | 2PM ETREGISTER The new …

  25. This Country Will Be Underwater, 600,000 people Will Leave

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:26:44 -0000

    The Maldives is both a nation and an archipelago. It is literally sinking into the ocean. In the middle of the Pacific, some residents are moving to …

  26. ‘Slowing things down’: Trade wars hit global electrification shift

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 14:59:44 -0000

    Tariffs on everything from EVs to grid components could slow the energy transition. BRUSSELS — Import limits on solar technology. Export controls on critical minerals. Rising tariffs on photovoltaic cells, electric vehicles and batteries. The list of trade barriers grows every day, in countries …

  27. Nepal floods: The Himalayas are melting faster - and India's economy is 'at risk'

    Sun, 13 Sep 2026 22:07:22 -0000

    The Himalayas are approaching a dangerous threshold as glaciers melt faster, glacial lakes grow more unstable and the mountains face a widening gap in monitoring, according to new research. The findings come in the aftermath of devastating floods in Nepal and Tibet, which killed more than 1,300 …

  28. Trump and Zeldin's Attempt to Silence Data Center Critics Won't Work | Common Dreams

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:14:07 -0000

    EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin can do all the streamlining he wants to create a glide path for data centers; across the nation, the people know what’s …

  29. Trump’s EPA Will Let Power Plants Poison Our Air as Much as They Want

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 08:21:00 -0000

    Donald Trump’s administration is removing limits on how much pollution the power sector can emit. The Environmental Protection Agency no longer …

  30. As the Fight for a Key Climate Goal Falters, Some Begin a Fight for Survival

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 09:02:31 -0000

    As global temperature increase shoots past 1.5 degrees Celsius, the vulnerable countries that fought for that Paris Agreement target face a brutal new reality. The most ambitious part of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, only came about because of a …