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Animal agriculture is responsible for much of the world’s deforestation, and the beef industry is a primary driver: cattle farming accounts for 72% of all deforested land across the Amazon, according to @ourworldindata.org.
January 22, 2026 at 9:45 PM
Animal agriculture is responsible for much of the world’s deforestation, and the beef industry is a primary driver: cattle farming accounts for 72% of all deforested land across the Amazon, according to @ourworldindata.org.
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The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat ft.trib.al/8XHHEl5 | opinion
The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat
Failing to speak out about the US president’s ever more egregious actions is more dangerous than it appears
ft.trib.al
January 18, 2026 at 5:32 AM
The dark truth of CEO silence on Trump’s climate retreat ft.trib.al/8XHHEl5 | opinion
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Wildfire smoke is killing tens of thousands of Americans every year.
From our colleagues at @grist.org:
From our colleagues at @grist.org:
Wildfire smoke is killing tens of thousands of Americans every year
Global greenhouse emissions and other fire-related pollution may be 70 percent higher than once believed.
www.motherjones.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:42 PM
Wildfire smoke is killing tens of thousands of Americans every year.
From our colleagues at @grist.org:
From our colleagues at @grist.org:
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Idiotic and dangerous. Typical for Felon 47.
There is no emergency. The plant is broken and obsolete.
There is no emergency. The plant is broken and obsolete.
Trump administration forces coal power plant in northwestern Colorado to continue operating
Craig Unit 1 was scheduled to close Wednesday, but federal energy officials claim there is a power emergency
search.app
January 1, 2026 at 3:10 AM
Idiotic and dangerous. Typical for Felon 47.
There is no emergency. The plant is broken and obsolete.
There is no emergency. The plant is broken and obsolete.
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2020: Trump Interior Secretary praises Trump “fulfilling the vision” of Colorado’s Ark Valley clean water project, saying Trump “has delivered for the people of the West by putting the West’s most precious resource first”
2025: Trump vetoes the project’s unanimous funding bill
2025: Trump vetoes the project’s unanimous funding bill
December 31, 2025 at 6:10 PM
2020: Trump Interior Secretary praises Trump “fulfilling the vision” of Colorado’s Ark Valley clean water project, saying Trump “has delivered for the people of the West by putting the West’s most precious resource first”
2025: Trump vetoes the project’s unanimous funding bill
2025: Trump vetoes the project’s unanimous funding bill
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China’s fossil fuel power plants are on track to chart their first annual drop in generation in a decade as renewables flood the grid to meet rising demand
China’s Fossil Fuel Power Output Set for First Drop in a Decade
China’s fossil fuel power plants are on track to chart their first annual drop in generation in a decade as renewables flood the grid to meet rising demand.
bloom.bg
December 15, 2025 at 5:00 AM
China’s fossil fuel power plants are on track to chart their first annual drop in generation in a decade as renewables flood the grid to meet rising demand
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Opinion | "Changing the name of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to the National Laboratory of the Rockies may seem inconsequential to the casual newsreader, but it’s a true harbinger of this administration’s brutal neutralizing of clean energy technology development in the United States."
NREL drops “renewable energy” in bow to Trump’s new climate Orwellian newspeak (Letters)
Laboratory name change spells trouble Re: “The National Renewable Energy Lab is renamed,” Dec. 3 news story
trib.al
December 5, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Opinion | "Changing the name of the National Renewable Energy Laboratory to the National Laboratory of the Rockies may seem inconsequential to the casual newsreader, but it’s a true harbinger of this administration’s brutal neutralizing of clean energy technology development in the United States."
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The rewriting of Australia’s nature laws come as a relief, yet I can’t help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods
The rewriting of Australia’s nature laws come as a relief, yet I can’t help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods
The minister says quick approvals can happen while protecting the environment, but my experience tells me that haste brings unintended consequences
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I got a text from a biodiversity advocate around midday on Thursday asking me: are you glad, or sad?
I wasn’t sure how to reply. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 3:46 AM
The rewriting of Australia’s nature laws come as a relief, yet I can’t help feel a sense of foreboding | Georgina Woods
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G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump
G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump
European leaders will meet to discuss Ukraine
dlvr.it
November 22, 2025 at 8:14 AM
G20 summit opens in South Africa without Trump
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Beyond Nvidia’s hype: Europe’s role in shaping AI for humanity
Beyond Nvidia’s hype: Europe’s role in shaping AI for humanity
Europe can and should shape the ethical and human-centric character of AI – ensuring that technology serves people, not the other way around
dlvr.it
November 20, 2025 at 5:22 AM
Beyond Nvidia’s hype: Europe’s role in shaping AI for humanity
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Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
tcnv.link
November 19, 2025 at 7:12 AM
Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
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‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm
‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm
One expert says he is ‘starting to visualise the point where all we have left of corals and reefs is memories’
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Almost two out of three corals across popular tourism spots at the World Heritage-listed Ningaloo reef died after an unprecedented marine heatwave hit the Western Australia region, scientists have said.
The areas in Ningaloo’s northern lagoon had undergone a “profound ecological simplification” with coral species that were keystones to the habitat among those killed. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 7:25 AM
‘Deathly silent’: two out of three corals in world heritage-listed Ningaloo reef have been killed, scientists confirm
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Former US Vice-President Al Gore joins Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast to talk about a rogue US, China’s ambitions, and how to depolarize climate change.
Al Gore Says 'We May Have Passed Peak Trump'
Former US Vice-President Al Gore joins Akshat Rathi on Zero to talk about a rogue US, China’s ambitions, and how to depolarize climate change.
bloom.bg
November 18, 2025 at 5:30 AM
Former US Vice-President Al Gore joins Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast to talk about a rogue US, China’s ambitions, and how to depolarize climate change.
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China slow-walks U.S. soybean purchases as stockpiles hit multi-year highs, undermining Trump’s trade deal claims
China slow-walks U.S. soybean purchases as stockpiles hit multi-year highs, undermining Trump’s trade deal claims
China will likely "slow-roll soybean purchases to bait the Trump administration into prolonged negotiations," an analyst says.
cnb.cx
November 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
China slow-walks U.S. soybean purchases as stockpiles hit multi-year highs, undermining Trump’s trade deal claims
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UPDATE: Since launching our own methane-tracking satellite earlier this year, California has helped close 10 large methane leaks in our state.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
California is moving forward with a groundbreaking satellite project to track and reduce methane emissions.
With this innovative technology, we’ll be able to move faster to cut methane emissions — protecting Californians and tackling harmful pollution.
With this innovative technology, we’ll be able to move faster to cut methane emissions — protecting Californians and tackling harmful pollution.
November 16, 2025 at 6:44 PM
UPDATE: Since launching our own methane-tracking satellite earlier this year, California has helped close 10 large methane leaks in our state.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
That pollution reduction is roughly the same as taking 18,000 gas-powered cars off the road for an entire year.
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NEW: California now has nearly 17,000 megawatts of battery storage – reaching one-third of the way to our 2045 goal.
We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
November 15, 2025 at 7:07 PM
NEW: California now has nearly 17,000 megawatts of battery storage – reaching one-third of the way to our 2045 goal.
We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
We're deploying more battery storage than any state in America, building a stronger grid, cutting pollution, and securing a safer future for our nation.
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The first of the generating station’s three units, and the coal mine that supplies it, was to close in December.
Tri-State expects federal order to keep coal-fired power plant in northwestern Colorado running
The first of the generating station’s three units, and the coal mine that supplies it, was to close in December
coloradosun.com
November 15, 2025 at 5:20 PM
The first of the generating station’s three units, and the coal mine that supplies it, was to close in December.
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More than 90% of new electricity capacity installed worldwide in 2024 came from clean energy sources. Yet energy demand is growing so quickly that renewable power isn't always replacing existing fossil fuel plants or preventing new coal construction. #COP30 buff.ly/zEFdKRX
Can the world quit coal?
Nearly a third of all countries worldwide have pledged to phase out their unabated coal-burning power. But China and India are still adding coal plants – for now.
theconversation.com
November 15, 2025 at 9:06 AM
More than 90% of new electricity capacity installed worldwide in 2024 came from clean energy sources. Yet energy demand is growing so quickly that renewable power isn't always replacing existing fossil fuel plants or preventing new coal construction. #COP30 buff.ly/zEFdKRX
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Despite Trump's rollback of climate policies, major corporations like Walmart are quietly maintaining their environmental commitments. State regulations and global pressure are proving stronger incentives than federal deregulation, explains an economist. #COP30
Global companies are still committing to protect the climate – and they’re investing big money in clean tech
While Trump scraps US climate policies, companies still face pressure from states, other countries and their customers. That pressure trickles down supply chains.
buff.ly
November 14, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Despite Trump's rollback of climate policies, major corporations like Walmart are quietly maintaining their environmental commitments. State regulations and global pressure are proving stronger incentives than federal deregulation, explains an economist. #COP30
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From Paris in 2015 to Belem in Brazil in 2025, soil is slowly becoming part of climate policy but more can be done.
How soil could help us reach climate targets
From Paris in 2015 to Belem in Brazil in 2025, soil is slowly becoming part of climate policy but more can be done.
tcnv.link
November 13, 2025 at 9:15 PM
From Paris in 2015 to Belem in Brazil in 2025, soil is slowly becoming part of climate policy but more can be done.
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We continue to hold this administration accountable and fight for Colorado. 👇
A federal court ruled for Colorado and partner states, striking down an unlawful DOE policy that threatened funding for state-run energy programs.
AG Phil Weiser co-led the case, defending clean energy progress and lowering costs for families.
Court's opinion and order: https://bit.ly/3WRdpNN
AG Phil Weiser co-led the case, defending clean energy progress and lowering costs for families.
Court's opinion and order: https://bit.ly/3WRdpNN
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 PM
We continue to hold this administration accountable and fight for Colorado. 👇
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Trump Administration, Department of Energy Cancels Clean Energy Grants in Colorado
October 27, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Trump Administration, Department of Energy Cancels Clean Energy Grants in Colorado
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The Department of Energy said it was saving taxpayers $7.56 billion. The actual amount is much less - Colorado Public Radio www.cpr.org/2025/10/27/d...
The Department of Energy said it was saving taxpayers $7.56 billion. The actual amount is much less
The termination of 223 projects will likely put companies out of business and lead to layoffs … and lawsuits.
www.cpr.org
October 31, 2025 at 12:08 PM
The Department of Energy said it was saving taxpayers $7.56 billion. The actual amount is much less - Colorado Public Radio www.cpr.org/2025/10/27/d...
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The third and final story in my series about building the climate workforce in rural Colorado explores growing interest in geothermal energy networks and whether we have a ready workforce capable of building them.
www.kunc.org/news/2025-11...
www.kunc.org/news/2025-11...
Colorado wants to build more geothermal energy networks. But it needs to build the workforce first
A Colorado coal town’s big geothermal dreams say a lot about the region's shifting job market.
www.kunc.org
November 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The third and final story in my series about building the climate workforce in rural Colorado explores growing interest in geothermal energy networks and whether we have a ready workforce capable of building them.
www.kunc.org/news/2025-11...
www.kunc.org/news/2025-11...
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Bees can process time, study says
Bees can process time, study says
Scientists now know that bees can process time, a first in insects.
www.1011now.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:11 AM
Bees can process time, study says