Climate change primed Washington state for historic flooding
Low snowpack, leftover burn scars, and abnormally warm temperatures are supercharging the atmospheric rivers hitting the Pacific Northwest.
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The country’s biggest magnesium producer went bankrupt. Who’s going to clean up the $100M mess?
US Magnesium, on the shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, left a legacy of environmental problems.
How the Trump administration is fast-tracking logging in Illinois’ only national forest
Facing pressure to increase timber harvests, the Forest Service is sidestepping rigorous environmental reviews and limiting public participation.
How Trump’s Big Ag bailout is alienating his MAHA base
The administration’s pro-industry tilt — across three executive agencies — is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.
Guest post: How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2025
Greenland is closing in on three decades of continuous annual ice loss, with 1995-96 being... The post Guest post: How the Greenland ice sheet fared in 2025 appeared first on Carbon Brief.
Guest post: Why cities need more than just air conditioning for extreme heat
Cities around the world are facing more frequent and intense bouts of extreme heat, leading... The post Guest post: Why cities need more than just air conditioning for extreme heat appeared first on C
What your cheap clothes cost the planet
A global supply chain built for speed is leaving behind waste, toxins, and a trail of environmental wreckage.
How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly
From winter wildfires in Los Angeles to the unchecked growth of data centers, here are the big climate stories we covered in 2025.
Under Trump, the National Renewable Energy Lab is losing ‘renewable’ from its name
The lab has spurred major solar, wind, and storage breakthroughs. Its new remit is a "broader vision" for energy research.
The EPA was considering a massive lead cleanup in Omaha. Then Trump shifted guidance.
Tens of thousands of Omahans have lead in their yards at levels that experts say is dangerous, especially for kids. Growing momentum to do more cleanup in what’s already the nation’s largest residenti
Top Interior Department official has ties to Thacker Pass lithium mine
Karen Budd-Falen’s family ranching operation agreed to sell water rights to the company developing the controversial Nevada lithium project.
A huge cache of critical minerals found in Utah may be the largest in the US
The discovery could reshape the clean energy supply chain.
DeBriefed 12 December: EU under ‘pressure’; ‘Unusual warmth’ explained; Rise of climate boardgames
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‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000
A major biodiversity fund – which could, in theory, generate billions of dollars annually for... The post ‘Cali Fund’ aiming to raise billions for nature receives first donation – of just $1,000 appea
2025: The year the US gave up on climate, and the world gave up on us
While the U.S. sits in self-imposed isolation, the rest of the world, led by China, raced ahead to invest in renewables and commit to climate action.
China Briefing 11 December 2025: Winter record looms; Joint climate statement with France; How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ help shape policy
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Q&A: Five key climate questions for China’s next ‘five-year plan’
China’s central and local governments, as well as state-owned enterprises, are busy preparing for the... The post Q&A: Five key climate questions for China’s next ‘five-year plan’ appeared first on Ca
How a species of bamboo could help protect the South from future floods
In the face of mounting climate disasters, tribes, scientists, and Southern communities are rallying around a nearly forgotten native plant.
The EPA website got the basics of climate science right. Until last week.
The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.
Net-zero scenario is ‘cheapest option’ for UK, says energy system operator
A scenario that meets the “net-zero by 2050” goal would be the “cheapest” option for... The post Net-zero scenario is ‘cheapest option’ for UK, says energy system operator appeared first on Carbon Bri
When Elephants Trample Your Farm, Who Do You Call?
By reconnecting fragmented habitats, researcher Krithi Karanth is pioneering ways to reduce conflict between people and wildlife.
Analysis: What are the causes of recent record-high global temperatures?
The past three years have been exceptionally warm globally. In 2023, global temperatures reached a... The post Analysis: What are the causes of recent record-high global temperatures? appeared first
The Navajo Nation said no to a hydropower project. Trump officials want to ensure tribes can’t do that again.
The U.S. Energy Secretary said allowing tribes to weigh in on energy projects on their land creates "unnecessary burdens to the development of critical infrastructure."
Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate policy
Local officials are often viewed as relatively weak actors in China’s governance structure, largely implementing... The post Interview: How ‘mid-level bureaucrats’ are helping to shape Chinese climate
Illinois families are going electric — for free
As federal incentives for home electrification disappear, an innovative state law lets utilities meet energy-efficiency mandates by getting people off gas.
The Trump administration’s data center push could open the door for new forever chemicals
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals — with limited oversight.
The wealthy profit from public lands, and taxpayers pick up the tab
Roughly two-thirds of grazing on Bureau of Land Management land is controlled by just 10 percent of permit holders.
DeBriefed 5 December: Deadly Asia floods; Adaptation finance target examined; Global south IPCC scientists speak out
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After COP30, Indigenous advocates celebrate gains while warning of unfinished work
“They can’t decide for us without us.”
Zillow deletes climate risk data from listings after complaints it harms sales
The site removed the feature after real estate agents and some homeowners alleged that the scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales.
Cropped 3 December 2025: Extreme weather in Africa; COP30 roundup; Saudi minister interview
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How one Seattle organization is turning food waste into plant food
A program in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood is reducing garbage while helping residents grow their own gardens.