The agency’s prestigious research office spent decades doing scientific work insulated from political pressure. Now it’s being dismantled.

The new public fast charger installations are rolling out steadily — just several days ago it was reported that over 3,000 were installed in the US in the first quarter. The total number of public fast chargers in the US is over 71,000. Now comes news of 126 fast chargers ... [continued]

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Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environments

The energy transition must not be used as a fresh excuse to plunder Indigenous territories, delegates at a groundbreaking global conference on phasing out fossil fuels were warned.

High oil prices and war in the Middle East have boosted the attraction of renewable technologies in many parts of the world, but the economic, security and climate benefits should not come at the expense of well-protected natural environments, Indigenous leaders said at the weekend.

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Even as the electric vehicle market has slumped, there are more long-range E.V.s under $40,000 than ever before.

The Trump administration was not invited to the gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia. A White House spokeswoman called the green transition “destructive.”

A new statewide policy detailing when utilities can stop service for unpaid bills during heat waves has resulted in weaker rules for New York City.

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Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.

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In Florida, majority Black and brown communities face hotter temperatures, rising seas and more damaging storms. One advocacy group is considering other ways of helping them.

By Amy Green

Since returning to the White House for his second term, President Donald Trump and his administration have drastically cut environmental programs and programs designed to serve disadvantaged communities and communities of color. These are groups with the fewest resources to deal with climate impacts such as hotter temperatures and more damaging storms.

Nitrates, largely from agricultural runoff, are linked to cancers and birth defects. Research says areas with factory farms have higher levels of risk.

By Georgina Gustin

Close to 20 percent of Americans are exposed to water polluted with high levels of potentially cancer-causing nitrates, known to come mostly from agricultural runoff, according to new research published this month. 

Queensland and NSW set for lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, while temperatures in most of the country likely to be higher than normal

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Large parts of south-east Australia look set for drier and hotter conditions over the next three months as a potential El Niño weather phenomenon takes shape in the Pacific Ocean.

Much of Queensland and New South Wales are forecast to have lower than usual rainfall in May, June and July, with almost the entire country likely to experience hotter than average maximum temperatures.

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The members of the National Science Board were not removed after hearings, evidence of misconduct, or a public argument about science policy. They were dismissed by email. No explanation. No transition. No apparent respect for institutional memory, earned authority, or the basic idea that the nation’s science system should not ... [continued]

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As prices soar in the wake of the war on Iran, some suggest shifting the conversation to affordability is a winning strategy.

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Taiwan has long functioned as the world’s most intense proving ground for two-wheeled mobility. With more than 14 million scooters serving a population of roughly 23 million, the shift from combustion engines to electric drivetrains is unfolding in real time across its cities. By early 2026, that transition is no ... [continued]

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The last time I checked in with this Finnish guy with his solar-powered boat, he was still in Finnish waters or near them. In this more recent video, he is headed toward Spain, having mostly passed through France. In my last article, I included one of his videos from months ... [continued]

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Envision early 20th century Providence, Rhode Island. Over a century of textile manufacturing had dumped industrial toxins — thousands of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, more commonly known as PFAS or “forever chemicals.” Two rivers combine to form the Providence River: the Woonosquatucket and the Moshassuck Rivers. The old timers insist ... [continued]

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Shareholders including the Church of England back call for protest votes against bank’s chair

NatWest is at risk of an embarrassing showdown at its shareholder meeting this week as investors and scientists call for an urgent reversal of what they describe as “climate backtracking”.

Campaigners including ShareAction are calling for protest votes against the bank’s chair, Rick Haythornthwaite, at its annual meeting in Edinburgh on Tuesday.

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Scientists have uncovered a surprising new picture of human origins that challenges the long-held idea of a single ancestral population in Africa. By analyzing genetic data from diverse modern African groups—especially the highly distinct Nama people—and comparing it with fossil evidence, researchers found that early humans likely evolved from multiple intermingling populations over hundreds of thousands of years. Rather than a clean split, these groups stayed connected, exchanging genes even after beginning to diverge around 120,000–135,000 years ago.

A victory for the manufacturer, Bayer, could end thousands of lawsuits against the company claiming that the herbicide causes cancer.

Earlier today (April 25, 2026), I attended the Electric Home Show at the Blaisdell Center in downtown Honolulu, where I met Scott Cooney and Zachary Shahan of this august publication. It was a blast meeting them, test driving a Kia EV9, and talking to many of the vendors there. I ... [continued]

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As Alaska’s rivers warm, invasive northern pike are becoming noticeably more voracious. Scientists discovered that pike of all ages are eating more fish, with young pike increasing consumption by over 60%. Warmer water speeds up their metabolism, pushing them to hunt more. This growing appetite could spell trouble for struggling salmon populations.

More than 50 countries are gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia next week for the first international conference focused on transitioning away from fossil fuels, which are the single biggest driver of climate change.

A study from the Netherlands suggests building a dam across the Bering Strait could stabilize the AMOC. Is that a good idea?

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The electric garbage truck is not the poster child for vehicle electrification. It does not have the consumer glamour of an electric pickup, the political visibility of an electric bus, or the freight-sector drama of battery-electric and hydrogen tractor-trailers fighting for long-haul mindshare (batteries for the win, as usual). It ... [continued]

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In an open admission that Trump's beloved "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" is a massive failure, four Republican members of the US House of Representatives propose preserving and extending key tax incentives for energy efficiency and clean energy.

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Antibiotic resistance is often associated with hospitals and the overuse of antibiotics in agriculture. Both are genuine problems, but new research suggests another potential culprit that many people haven’t considered – droughts caused by climate change. A recent study published in the journal Nature Microbiology found that when soil dries out, it ... [continued]

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Beneath East Africa’s Turkana Rift, scientists have found the crust is thinning to a critical point, suggesting the continent is gradually breaking apart. This “necking” process marks an advanced stage of rifting that could eventually lead to a new ocean forming millions of years from now. Surprisingly, the same geological forces that are splitting the land may also explain why the region holds such a rich fossil record. Instead of being the birthplace of humanity, Turkana may just be where the story was best preserved.

NPR's Scott Simon talks to Prof. Jana Houser of The Ohio State University about the massive tornadoes that hit the Midwest this week.

I am writing this story because today, April 25, marks seven years since Ghosn walked out of a Japanese jail for a second time after posting bail of ¥500 million (about $4.5 million at the time). He had been arrested in 2018 and charged with multiple counts of financial misconduct, ... [continued]

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The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.

Study of 1,300 campaigners finds arrests, fines and jail terms increase determination of activists to take direct action

The criminalisation of direct action climate protests in the UK is counterproductive and increases the determination of activists to undertake disruptive demonstrations, according to a study of 1,300 campaigners.

New findings suggest arrests, fines and lengthy prison sentences given to nonviolent climate protesters who have blocked roads or damaged buildings may actually radicalise them. The repression of protest could even be one driver of recent covert actions such as the cutting of internet cables, they said.

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The Pacific heat pulse is temporary, but scientists warn that its climate impacts are not.

By Bob Berwyn

The Pacific Ocean is a giant climate cauldron, with a powerful heat engine that affects storms, fisheries and rainfall patterns half a world away, and scientists are watching closely to see if it’s about to boil over. 

Electrification of transportation and the power grid all but require lithium to make batteries—but mining it takes a toll on delicate ecosystems. Still, there are reasons for hope.

Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth

From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Thea Riofrancos, the author of “Extraction: The Frontiers of Green Capitalism.” 

In 1902, British explorer Robert Falcon Scott spotted a large group of large black and white birds at Ross Island, Antarctica. This was among the many milestones of Scott’s famous Discovery expedition: the first breeding colony of emperor penguins. Now, only 124 years since this penguin colony was discovered, emperor penguins ... [continued]

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WASHINGTON, D.C. — Following is a statement from Darren Van’t Hof, interim president and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), after a federal court blocked enforcement of the Department of the Interior’s memo that has slowed permitting of solar and storage projects for months: “This ruling is a win ... [continued]

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Hyundai Motor advances a renewed China strategy anchored in its ‘In China, For China, To Global’ approach IONIQ V debuts as the first dedicated IONIQ production model for China, tailored to local customer needs and expectations China positioned as a strategic hub for EV innovation and global competitiveness Ambitious roadmap ... [continued]

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Lynk & Co today unveiled its first‑ever GT concept car, “Time to Shine,” at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show. The two‑door Gran Turismo concept marks a major milestone for the brand as it celebrates its 10th anniversary, bringing together a decade of design evolution, motorsport experience and performance ambition. “Time ... [continued]

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The discovery of fossilized whales in Chile led scientists to reconsider the effect volcanic eruptions have on the environment.

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A new multi-state research and demonstration program aims to repurpose offshore oil and gas infrastructure for green hydrogen, among other uses.

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The French energy firm TotalEnergies drops plans for two wind farms in the US, picks up lots more activity elsewhere around the world.

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