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Forever Chemicals “Ubiquitous” in Water, Atmosphere in Great Lakes Basin
A study published this week shows that PFAS now contaminate 95 percent of the US's fresh surface water supply.
Vermont Passes Historic Bill to Make Big Oil Pay for Climate Disasters
If the bill becomes law, Vermont will be the first state to hold Big Oil accountable for damages caused by its products.
Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Weakening Climate Regulations, Expanding Fossil Fuel Use
Critics lambasted the governor for enacting policies that are “not acting in the best interests of Floridians.”
New Rule to Overhaul Electric Grids Could Boost Transition to Renewable Energy
But the new requirements could be delayed or derailed, given the history of legal challenges to federal regulations.
Flash Flooding Kills More Than 300 in Climate-Vulnerable Afghanistan
The severe floods came on the heels of an extreme drought in one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable nations.
Climate Crisis-Driven Wildfires in Canada Prompt Air Quality Warnings in US
More than 24,000 acres of western Canada have been consumed so far this wildfire season.
Local Newspapers Are Lifelines for Many Communities — and They’re Disappearing
As climate disasters escalate, local journalism maintains an all-too-slender lifeline in devastated rural communities.
Unprecedented Climate-Fueled Flooding May Force a Political Reckoning in Brazil
Experts say the floods may mark an inflection point in the way Brazilians think about climate policy and adaptation.
UN Conference on Plastic Pollution Crisis Dominated by Industry Reps
The negotiations for a plastics treaty appeared to lack rules on conflict of interest or transparency.
Tribal Communities Face Severe Risks of Flooding Due to Climate Change
"The flooding risks to communities are increasing faster than officials are dealing with them,” a policy analyst said.