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Trump administration to slash clean car rules aimed at cutting climate emissions

Environmentalists decry move that relaxes requirements on automakers to control pollution from gas-powered cars The Trump administration on Monday announced it was slashing clean car rules that had been aimed at reducing…

Mining claims appeared after Trump shrank 2 Utah national monuments

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After Trump opened Bears Ears land to business, prospectors swooped in

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Unusually high temperatures for late September are expected across the Netherlands this week, with highs of 25-28 degrees Celcius in many areas. Late September normally averages around 17 degrees, making current warmth remarkable

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Thawing permafrost is changing entire river systems in Arctic Alaska

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Decades of fossil fuel influence paved way for Trump’s assault on university research, study says

Fossil fuel firms have spent years trying to regulate climate research by donating to US universities, study authors argue Recent attacks on US universities by the Trump administration have built on decades of efforts by…

EU wants African sunlight to power Europe’s electric revolution

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Concern mounts over slow-moving, planetary-scale ‘Kelvin’ wave heading for California

The ocean phenomenon could raise sea levels by up to a foot as El Niño keeps warm water trapped along the coast Concerns are mounting about an ocean phenomenon known as a Kelvin wave that could raise sea levels along the…

Singapore's plan to merge several islands could wipe out coral reefs. The mega-project could bury up to 60% of Singapore’s remaining reefs, many of which are “mother” reefs and of regional ecological significance.

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Smoke ecology studies what can be done to prevent harms from wildfire smoke

A new field of study called "smoke ecology" strives to understand the smoke blowing off wildfires, and whether anything can be done to protect the environment's inhabitants from it.

Mexico's Baja California braces for Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo threatens Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula with a threat of storm surge, high winds and heavy rains.

The joy of song: where songbirds came from and why we should listen to them

Banu R/Getty In 2001, I had an epiphany while making my first trip to Australia. Walking across a remote sheep station in the dusty west, my ears were suddenly filled with the rich, spirited song of three pied butcherbir…

Hotter seas, vanishing kelp, booming octopus: How Europe's marine life is changing

European waters have recorded their hottest summer, with rising temperatures affecting marine habitats and species. The Bay of Biscay experienced a significant temperature rise, with marine heatwaves extending throughout…

Extreme heat makes warm cities even hotter. Rooftop sprinklers could be the answer

Researchers have designed a model to simulate how widely distributed rooftop rainwater collection tanks combined with smart rooftop sprinkler systems could help moderate urban heat island effects.

Dog dies trying to protect northern California couple from bear attack

Couple was seriously injured after attack on 19 September and are mourning the death of their French bulldog A bear attack last weekend has left a California couple seriously injured and mourning the death of their Fre…

Nor’easter storm batters US east coast with heavy winds and power outages

At least one person killed and about 110,500 households still without power from North Carolina to New England A strong, deadly storm known as a nor’easter battered the US’s east coast over the weekend, bringing power ou…

A group of formerly incarcerated women sued to get air conditioning in every Texas prison — and won

A group led by formerly incarcerated women spent years advocating for those trapped inside prison walls during Texas’ hot summers.

Floating power plants could offer coastal communities a reliable energy source. Here’s how

Leamus/Getty Renewables are reshaping the global energy sector. Around the globe, we are installing solar panels and wind turbines with unprecedented speed with the aim of curbing climate change. Renewable generation pro…

Climate Forward Highlights: Energy Secretary Dismisses Idea of Diesel Export Ban

Energy Secretary Chris Wright, speaking at The New York Times’ annual Climate Forward event, dismissed reports that President Trump was preparing to ban U.S. exports of diesel in a bid to lower energy prices.

Datacenter developers accused of skirting key US pollution rules

Firms manipulating process to avoid emission controls and scrutiny of their projects, environmental groups warn Datacenter developers are manipulating the EPA’s air pollution permitting process to avoid emission controls…

How El Niño Is Shaping Storms on Two Sides of the U.S.

Hurricanes near Hawaii. A nor’easter on the East Coast. The ocean phenomenon’s influence on storms around the country may just be getting started.

California Needs Water. El Niño Might Bring Too Much to Keep.

The drought-stricken state has improved its ability to collect and store rainwater. But many gallons may still rush into the Pacific.

Good News This Week: September 26, 2026 - Bricks, Elephants, & Tip Lines

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Weather tomorrow: IMD forecasts heavy to very heavy rain, thunderstorms and lightning in 23 states; winds up to 50 kmph likely

Heavy rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is expected across multiple states, including Uttarakhand and Delhi-NCR, on September 27. Uttar Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh will also experience adverse weather, with warnings…

Dolly Parton fans celebrate the first '9 to 5' day by honoring her love of literacy

September 25 marked the first official Dolly Parton Day — a playful nod to the late country singer’s world-renowned hit.

'Lost' bird reappears in West Africa's forests after more than a decade

In June, a team of researchers working in Côte d’Ivoire’s Taï National Park spotted a Ghana cuckooshrike, a bird that hadn’t been seen in 13 years.

The UN just passed the first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations' sovereignty

The world, including the U.S., agreed that rising seas will not change national borders even as small islands disappear.

What if the money governments are already spending could work better?

Years after storms, clean-up crews meticulously separate the sentimental from the wreckage

Across the country, lost-and-found networks seek to reunite objects with disaster survivors. The work can take years. In some cases, it's impossible to pick up all the pieces.

Weather tomorrow: IMD predicts heavy rain, thunderstorms across north India

North and central India will experience widespread rainfall along with thunderstorms and lightning starting from September 25. Uttar Pradesh and Uttarakhand are expected to receive heavy to extremely heavy rainfall, espe…

September’s ozone hole was the biggest in 20 years. The warning signs appeared months ago

The area covered by the Antarctic ozone hole peaked at more than 27 million square kilometres in September, the second-largest ever observed for this time of year. We first predicted a severe ozone hole in May this year…

Trump wants a diesel export ban. Australia would be uniquely exposed

United States President Donald Trump has called for a ban on US diesel exports as record-high domestic fuel prices drag down his popular support. With the US midterm elections looming, a proposed export ban appears to b…

A Second Judge Strikes Down New York’s Climate ‘Superfund’ Law

A federal judge ruled that the new law, which would force fossil fuel companies to pay $75 billion to help cover the costs of climate change, was unconstitutional.

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122 | How Climate Solutions Lost the Megaphone — and How to Take It Back, with Reverend Dr. Gerald Durley

Season 12 of Bionic Planet begins by going backwards. Climate change has fallen off the public radar just as the need for workable solutions has become more urgent. I've long argued that the great tragedy of climate and…

Salmon Are Thriving After Klamath Dam Removals, Study Finds

The first fall runs of chinook salmon since the project in California and Oregon was completed have surpassed researchers’ expectations.

The space race should not endanger Australian wildlife

The race to space continues, with the number of rockets launched increasing every year. Most of these send satellites into orbit. A smaller number are for defence operations, space exploration and space tourism. Austral…

Hurricane Polo fuels fears of landslides in Mexico as Nolo closes in on Hawaii

Southwestern Mexico braced for heavy rain and mudslides after Polo became a major hurricane. Forecasters warned another system headed for Hawaii could cause catastrophic flooding later in the week.

Sharks often swim across national borders. Our conservation efforts must travel with them

Jason Edwards/Getty Almost 11,000 kilometres. That’s how far one white shark swam while travelling from South Africa to Western Australia, before turning around and returning home. In the waters off southern Australia, s…

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Category 5 Hurricane Polo is 'one of the strongest storms ever'

Hurricane Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades, and it was expected to skirt Mexico's southwestern coast as a Category 5 storm.

Biodiversity and climate go hand in hand.

The Big Threat Has Been Climate Change. Now Comes A.I.

Both are human-caused, both are frightening, and one of them has raced to the forefront of the global conversation.

This 'fire amoeba' pushes the limit of what's possible for complex life

Scientists have found a species they've named the fire amoeba, which is capable of reproducing at 145°F and continuing to move up to temperatures of 147°F — a record for complex eukaryotic life.

Halfway to 2030

PM Modi inaugurates global conference on environment, climate dynamics

Kashmir cracks walnut success code, turns to medium-sized, grafted trees

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Google unveils five new sustainability initiatives in India

Google's Solar API has expanded its reach to encompass over 300 million rooftops across India, streamlining solar assessment processes. Additionally, the tech giant is pouring resources into a 150-megawatt solar initiati…

India Just Drilled Its Deepest Wells Ever — Not for Oil, But for Heat From the Earth Itself

At more than 14,000 feet above sea level, in a remote valley in Ladakh known mostly for its hot springs, […] The post India Just Drilled Its Deepest Wells Ever — Not for Oil, But for Heat From the Earth Itself appeared f…

India’s Ports Are Racing to Fuel the Ships of Tomorrow — Inside the Green Shipping Corridor Push

Global shipping carries roughly 80% of world trade by volume, and it also happens to be one of the hardest […] The post India’s Ports Are Racing to Fuel the Ships of Tomorrow — Inside the Green Shipping Corridor Push app…

India’s Tiger Reserves Just Got a New Global Financing Partner — Here’s What the IBCA-ADB Deal Means

India is home to roughly 75% of the world’s wild tigers — a fact that gets repeated often enough that […] The post India’s Tiger Reserves Just Got a New Global Financing Partner — Here’s What the IBCA-ADB Deal Means appe…

India’s First-Ever National Water Summit Just Set the Template for How States Should Manage It

For a resource that touches every single sector of the economy — agriculture, industry, drinking water, sanitation, disaster preparedness — […] The post India’s First-Ever National Water Summit Just Set the Template for …

India’s Biggest Beach Cleanup Is Back — Inside Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar 5.0

India has 11,098 kilometres of coastline touching nine states and four Union Territories — one of the longest national coastlines […] The post India’s Biggest Beach Cleanup Is Back — Inside Swachh Sagar, Surakshit Sagar …

Candid cameras catch a glimpse of rare wildlife

Deep in the mountains of Palawan, Conservation International scientists are capturing what few people ever see: the secret lives of the Philippines’ rarest species.

How a family farm in the Amazon landed on the world’s best menu

At Maido — the Lima restaurant recently crowned the best in the world — one of the star dishes is paiche, a giant prehistoric river fish.Its journey to the table begins on a small family farm deep in Peru’s Amazon.

121 | Michael Greene: Carbon Cowboy or Lone Ranger Part 2 – The $200 Million Land Heist in the Amazon

In this episode of Bionic Planet, we finally catch up with Michael Greene — the carbon developer branded a "land grabber of epic proportions" in The Washington Post, and now at the center of an unfolding saga that feels …

‘A profound loss’: Conservation world mourns Jane Goodall

“Jane Goodall forever changed how people think about, interact with and care for the natural world,” said Daniela Raik, interim CEO of Conservation International.

Conservation International expert earns global recognition on TIME100 Next

Conservation International’s Neil Vora was selected for TIME’s Next 100 list — alongside other rising leaders reshaping culture, science and society.

What on Earth is ‘coral bleaching’?

Climate change is happening. And it’s placing the world’s reefs in peril. What can be done?