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An Installation in Nature has Climate Lessons for Humans

Wed, 04/22/2026 - 02:54
With lichen, mechanical artwork and a barrel of snowflakes, “Climate Clock” will wind along a trail through the forests across Oulu, Finland.
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Olafur Eliasson Uses Art and Sound to Raise Climate Awareness in Utah

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 21:32
The Danish Icelandic artist reflects on his childhood and how it influenced and empowered his art.
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Judge Halts Trump Actions That Have Slowed Renewable Energy

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 14:56
The Interior Department had imposed restrictions on wind and solar projects across the country, prompting developers to sue.
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For Earth Day, a Few Signs of Hope for Our Planet

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 13:44
In a year of grim climate and environment news, we’ve compiled several hopeful signs about our planet’s future.
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Rainforests Can Bounce Back Much Faster Than Thought, Researchers Say

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 12:21
Scientists long believed it would take more than a century for animals to return to deforested land. New research shows that’s not always the case.
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A Rocky, Snow-Barren Ski Season Concludes in Colorado

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 09:55
Faced with a devastating snow drought and record-high March temperatures, some resorts closed early. But at Aspen Mountain, die-hards celebrated the last day of the season on Sunday.
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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or Closed

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 08:50
The energy industry is planning for a future where the choke point on Iran’s southern coast is a lot less important.
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What’s in a Name? For These Snails, Legal Protection

Tue, 04/21/2026 - 01:00
Scientists are debating the classification of threatened mollusks that an Indigenous community relies on for their way of life.
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Environmental Groups Sue to Stop BP Kaskida Drilling Plan

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:18
Opponents of the project, known as Kaskida, say an accident could be even worse than the Deepwater Horizon spill. The company says it’s learned from the past.
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These Salmon Got High on Cocaine. That Wasn’t the Craziest Part.

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 09:00
Scientists in Sweden made an unexpected discovery when they exposed the fish to the illegal drug as well as another substance.
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Western States Need Water. San Diego Has Extra. Will They Make a Deal?

Mon, 04/20/2026 - 07:14
San Diego County is shopping a surplus of desalinated seawater to Western states that are facing increasingly urgent drought and short supplies.
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Japan’s Cherry Blossom Database, 1,200 Years Old, Has a New Keeper

Sun, 04/19/2026 - 05:42
The remarkable catalog of dates is one of the longest-running records of climate change. Its creator died, setting off a search for a successor.
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Trump’s Go-To Justification for Contentious Decisions: National Security

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 20:14
The administration has invoked national security in a variety of matters, including the White House ballroom and offshore wind farms, drawing rebukes from some judges.
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Inside the Supreme Court’s Risky New Way of Doing Business

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 15:02
Secret memos obtained by The New York Times illuminate the origins of the court’s now-routine “shadow docket” rulings on presidential power.
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The Treasury Secretary vs. Climate Science

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 13:17
In comments on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the scientific consensus on the causes of climate change.
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Key Excerpts From the Supreme Court’s Secret Memos

Sat, 04/18/2026 - 05:25
The New York Times obtained a trove of documents illuminating the inner workings of the court as it embraced a secretive track for making major decisions.
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Western States Need Water. San Diego Has Extra. Will They Make A Deal?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 16:05
San Diego County is shopping a surplus of desalinated seawater to Western states that are facing increasingly urgent drought and short supplies.
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Supreme Court Sides With Oil Companies in Louisiana Coastal Lawsuits

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 14:55
The companies had asked the justices to clear the way to move environmental lawsuits out of state courts, to friendlier federal venues.
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Amit Forlit, Accused of Hacking Climate Activists, Appears in Court

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 13:34
Amit Forlit is accused of running a hacking operation that aimed to thwart climate litigation at the behest of a lobbying firm working for an oil giant.
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How Can I Protect My Car When the Weather Is Scorching?

Fri, 04/17/2026 - 03:02
Extreme heat is extremely hard on your vehicle, but a few simple precautions can help a lot.
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