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.
Low snowpack, leftover burn scars, and abnormally warm temperatures are supercharging the atmospheric rivers hitting the Pacific Northwest.
US Magnesium, on the shores of Utah’s Great Salt Lake, left a legacy of environmental problems.
Facing pressure to increase timber harvests, the Forest Service is sidestepping rigorous environmental reviews and limiting public participation.
The administration’s pro-industry tilt — across three executive agencies — is feeding the MAHA movement’s growing discontent.
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A global supply chain built for speed is leaving behind waste, toxins, and a trail of environmental wreckage.
From winter wildfires in Los Angeles to the unchecked growth of data centers, here are the big climate stories we covered in 2025.
The lab has spurred major solar, wind, and storage breakthroughs. Its new remit is a "broader vision" for energy research.
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
Karen Budd-Falen’s family ranching operation agreed to sell water rights to the company developing the controversial Nevada lithium project.
The discovery could reshape the clean energy supply chain.
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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.
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In the face of mounting climate disasters, tribes, scientists, and Southern communities are rallying around a nearly forgotten native plant.
The Trump administration purged 80 pages of facts about climate change — including that it's caused by humans.
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By reconnecting fragmented habitats, researcher Krithi Karanth is pioneering ways to reduce conflict between people and wildlife.
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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."
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As federal incentives for home electrification disappear, an innovative state law lets utilities meet energy-efficiency mandates by getting people off gas.
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.
Roughly two-thirds of grazing on Bureau of Land Management land is controlled by just 10 percent of permit holders.
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“They can’t decide for us without us.”
The site removed the feature after real estate agents and some homeowners alleged that the scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales.
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A program in Seattle’s South Park neighborhood is reducing garbage while helping residents grow their own gardens.