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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. EPA eliminates 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 said Monday it is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas and announced it is taking a separate but related step to prevent future administrations from regulating …

  5. 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 …

  6. 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 …

  7. 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 …

  8. 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 …

  9. 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 …

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

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

    ROVANIEMI, Finland (AP) — European leaders joined forces Monday to highlight growing competition in the Arctic, where global warming is opening new …

  11. ‘Demented’ Trump horrifies with massive move on power plants: ‘We’re all going to die’

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 11:13:13 -0000

    Onlookers were left horrified Monday after The New York Times revealed a major policy “shift” being rolled out by the Trump administration regarding …

  12. 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 …

  13. Why hotels are creating buzz about bees

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 21:18:14 -0000

    Bees are vital to our agricultural systems, responsible for one in every three bites of food we take. But many species are endangered due to factors …

  14. 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 …

  15. Venice is facing catastrophe due to rising sea levels. Can it be saved?

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:50:36 -0000

    Venice is just over 1,600 years old, so it's quite confronting dealing with the reality that its time may be over in as little as a generation or two. …

  16. World Maps Might Soon Get an Upgrade. The United Nations Votes to Endorse Global Charts That Better Represent Africa’s True Size

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 19:15:35 -0000

    If you open Google Maps, you’ll notice that Greenland looks like it’s about the same size as Africa. However, the African continent is actually …

  17. 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 …

  18. 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 …

  19. EPA scraps climate curbs for U.S. power generation

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

    The announcement was timed to splash down amid an energy-focused gathering of the G20 in Houston. EPA on Monday landed a major blow against current and future greenhouse gas regulations for power plants, the largest U.S. industrial contributor to climate change. The Trump administration rescinded …

  20. 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 …

  21. The Rio Grande is having its driest year on record

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 20:34:17 -0000

    Colorado River drought gets a lot of headlines, but the Rio Grande is having one of its driest years ever. What a recent surge of water for nature says about its future.

  22. Highly persistent toxic waste threatens ‘many, if not all, human rights’

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 18:07:28 -0000

    Poor management of toxic chemicals and hazardous waste threatens “many, if not all, human rights,” the newly appointed independent human rights …

  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. Villanova names Vatican cardinal first recipient of Pope Leo sustainability award

    Mon, 14 Sep 2026 17:23:39 -0000

    Pope Leo XIV's alma mater, Villanova University, has named the former head of the Vatican's social justice office, Cardinal Michael Czerny, as the …

  25. Trump’s EPA to Let Power Plants Poison Our Air as They See Fit

    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 …

  26. 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 …

  27. 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 …

  28. 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 …

  29. 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 …

  30. 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 …