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  1. Trump Humiliated as He’s Put on Blast at Own Golf Course

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:42:22 -0000

    Trump loses another round in his war on windmills. Environmental activists took a swing at Donald Trump—on his own golf club’s turf. Protesters erected …

  2. The 'dumb machine' promising a clean energy breakthrough

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:09:41 -0000

    "I remember a few people said that the place where Proxima is today was impossible," says Francesco Sciortino, the co-founder and CEO of Proxima Fusion. Being accused of attempting the impossible is not unusual for the scientists and engineers working on nuclear fusion projects around the …

  3. Leaked memos reveal how Supreme Court steamrolled Obama climate plan in 2016 showdown

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:15:31 -0000

    The Supreme Court’s emergency order blocking former President Barack Obama’s signature clean energy initiative in 2016 came after a series of leaked internal memos among the justices that revealed a fight along ideological lines about whether to intervene. The rare glimpse at the high court’s …

  4. Trump’s $1 Billion TotalEnergies Deal Is ‘Worthless’

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:12:34 -0000

    On Eli Lilly’s nuclear, Sunrise Wind, and Brazil’s minerals Current conditions: Temperatures in the Northeast are swinging from last week’s record 90 …

  5. Already under pressure, Australia’s food system could now be in big trouble

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:32:35 -0000

    Australia has long been proud of its food production. The nation produces enough to feed 75 million people and exports 70 per cent of its produce. But …

  6. Renewable energies overtook global electricity demand last year, led by solar growth in China, India

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 23:01:22 -0000

    Record growth in solar, especially in China and India, was a driving factor for clean energy sources surpassing the world’s strong demand for electricity in 2025, according to a new global power analysis. Clean power generation grew 887 terawatt hours last year, exceeding overall global electricity …

  7. Mike Johnson to Unleash 'Catastrophic' Attack on Endangered Species Act | Common Dreams

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:51:55 -0000

    "When wildlife is already under immense pressure from habitat destruction, climate change, pollution, and industrial development, Congress should be …

  8. Interview: Christopher Borgert on an Infamous Glyphosate Paper

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    In 2000, three researchers published a peer-reviewed paper concluding that, “under present and expected conditions of use,” Roundup, a formulation of …

  9. Chernobyl full of life as wildlife reoccupies a radioactive landscape

    Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:10:56 -0000

    CHERNOBYL, Ukraine (AP) — On contaminated land that is too dangerous for human life, the world's wildest horses roam free. Across the Chernobyl …

  10. Want to resist a data center? These organizers share how they did it.

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:20:26 -0000

    This article was originally published by Truthout on April 19, 2026. It is shared here under a Creative Commons (CC BY-NC-ND 4.0) license.The …

  11. The Trump administration wants to take an ax to the East's last great forests

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:45:00 -0000

    This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist, WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station; and WBEZ, a public radio station serving the Chicago …

  12. How the Global Push for Renewable Energy Is Accelerating Faster Than Anyone Predicted

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 08:10:42 -0000

    Something remarkable is happening in the world of energy, and it is being driven by a source few would have anticipated. Across the globe, everyday …

  13. ‘Miracle tree’ removes 98% of microplastics from drinking water, outperforming chemical alternatives

    Tue, 21 Apr 2026 05:02:01 -0000

    Moringa is thought to have been used by Ancient Egyptians to sterilise water. A millenia-old purification technique could be the cure for Europe’s …

  14. Who Killed the Florida Orange?

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:40:00 -0000

    Deep in desiccated Southern groves, the powerhouse of American citrus is suffering a brutal, unrelenting decline. No one wants to face what that …

  15. Japan announces new name for days over 40C after hottest summer ever

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:14:08 -0000

    ‘Kokushobi’ will be used in weather forecasts to warn that extreme heat is on the way. Japan now has a special name for days that are 40C or …

  16. Climate extremes may quietly be pushing heart disease rates higher: Study

    Tue, 21 Apr 2026 04:21:35 -0000

    Heatwaves, cold snaps and heavy rain do more than disrupt your day. They can quietly raise your risk of heart disease, according to a new report in …

  17. Four candidates for UN secretary-general audition this week. That's far fewer than in 2016

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 04:02:31 -0000

    UNITED NATIONS (AP) — Four candidates to be the next secretary-general of the United Nations will audition for the job this week, far fewer than there were 10 years ago when António Guterres was selected as U.N. chief. Chile’s former President Michelle Bachelet — one of two women and one of three …

  18. A Supreme Court Scoop

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:37:51 -0000

    We go behind the scenes at the nation’s highest court. Here’s how the Supreme Court generally makes decisions: For more than 200 years, it has worked at a slow and deliberate pace, weighing written briefs and oral arguments. The justices listen, read, discuss, vote and write detailed opinions and …

  19. These common medications may increase your risk during heat waves

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:50:36 -0000

    Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs may make it harder for your body to stay cool and hydrated – with potentially serious consequences. Heat …

  20. Justice Thomas Delivers a Straight-Talking Victory Over the Climate Lobby’s Litigation Machine

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:08:12 -0000

    On Friday, the Supreme Court handed down an important and unanimous 8–0 ruling in Chevron USA v. Plaquemines Parish holding that Chevron properly …

  21. Kenyan women defy fishing taboos as climate change threatens Lake Victoria

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 10:32:16 -0000

    In a lakeside village in Kisumu County, women were forbidden from fishing. Until Rhoda Ongoche Akech defied the social stigma. Kagwel, Kenya — Rhoda Ongoche Akech still remembers the whispers that followed her to the water’s edge in 2002. At 39 years old, the mother of seven was about to break one …

  22. How a Rhode Island apartment building for seniors installed 277 heat pumps in just 12 days

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 11:01:00 -0000

    Climate tech startup Gradient tells Fast Company exclusively how it retrofitted a Providence apartment building to slash emissions and save energy costs. Carroll Tower, a 194-apartment public housing development in Providence, Rhode Island, was built in 1974. For more than 50 years, residents there …

  23. The Iran war 'can't end soon enough' for China, says CSIS' Clay Seigle

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:57:17 -0000

    Clayton Seigle, CSIS' Senior Fellow and James R. Schlesinger Chair in Energy and Geopolitics, Energy Security and Climate Change Program, says China …

  24. Everything Victorians need to know about the 2026 'super El Niño'

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 14:49:59 -0000

    2026 has been wild enough already. And now, we’ve been informed that there’s more uncertainty in store – this time coming courtesy of Mother Nature. …

  25. Six women win 2026 Goldman prize, world’s top environmental award

    Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:07:04 -0000

    First all-women cohort of winners hails from Colombia, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Korea, the UK and the US. This year’s prestigious Goldman Environmental Prize has been awarded to six grassroots environmental activists from around the world for their efforts to fight climate change and save …

  26. Scientists Just Discovered an Entire Hidden Supervolcano in the Middle of Europe

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:00:00 -0000

    Don’t cancel your vacation plans just yet, because it probably won’t erupt soon. Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: Supervolcanoes like Yellowstone sit right above bodies of magma, and most show evidence of past eruptions. • Researchers used ambient noise tomography and image vibrations …

  27. WI GOP Gov Candidate Mocks Dem Over Her Factual Observations on Climate Crisis

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:13:40 -0000

    A Republican candidate for Wisconsin governor scoffed at the concerns of a Democratic state lawmaker regarding the climate crisis, following an …

  28. Oregon Zoo Polar Bear Ice Bath Video Goes Viral — and There’s a Touching Effort Behind It

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0000

    A polar bear rolling in a tub of ice water captivated millions on TikTok, but the Oregon Zoo animal at the center of the footage is part of a broader …

  29. What the Crabapples Are Telling Us

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 09:55:00 -0000

    In Ohio, a familiar spring ritual is arriving earlier — and with it, quiet signs of a changing climate. Listen to this article 15 15 0:00 This article …

  30. Is a ‘super’ El Niño coming this summer, and how could it impact weather?

    Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:57:42 -0000

    (NewsNation) — Federal officials say there is a growing chance the climate phenomenon known as El Niño will develop this summer, with some forecasts …