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Guardian

Climate activists outraged over Biden claim he ‘practically’ declared US emergency

Biden said ‘I’ve done that’ when asked about declaring climate emergency, yet White House has not announced such a declaration

Dharna Noor · August 11, 2023
Grist

Extreme heat is here. Can insurance help protect us?

Heat insurance products are popping up around the world to protect outdoor workers and heat stroke victims.

Jake Bittle · August 10, 2023
High Country News

Private equity gets into oil and gas

A new report warns of bankruptcies and abandoned wells on Western public land.

Nick Bowlin · August 10, 2023
Guardian

Desperate search for survivors in Maui after 36 people die in Hawaii fires

Officials warned death toll could rise after wildfires left dozens of people injured and homes and businesses destroyed.

Oliver Holmes, Edward Helmore and Sam Levin · August 10, 2023

YaleEnvironment360

Indonesia cracks down on the scourge of imported plastic waste

When China banned plastic waste imports in 2018, exporters in wealthy countries targeted other developing nations, like Indonesia.

Beth Gardiner · August 8, 2023
Atlas Obscura

How a ‘firefly course’ is saving Japan’s favorite glowing insect

At the Moriyama City Firefly Forest Museum, nurturing Genji fireflies comes with homework.

Shoshi Parks · August 7, 2023
Grist

DOE commits $450M to install rooftop solar for highest-need Puerto Ricans

While overhauling Puerto Rico's grid will take years, these funds will offer immediate help to the residents most vulnerable during blackouts.

Gabriela Aoun Angueira · August 4, 2023
Wired

Why scientists are clashing over the Atlantic’s critical currents

Is the system that runs through the Atlantic about to shut down, creating climate chaos? Depends whom you ask.

Matt Simon · August 4, 2023

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Where sustaining the forest is a tribal tradition

The Menominee tribe of Wisconsin has sustainably harvested its woods for nearly 170 years, providing a model for foresters worldwide.

Fred Pearce · August 4, 2023
Inside Climate News

Phoenix just had its hottest July ever. So what now?

Simple solutions like more trees, reflective pavements, smaller parking lots and lighter roofs could make the Valley of the Sun less prone to overheating in the future.

Wyatt Myskow · August 3, 2023
Guardian

Brazil reports a big decline in Amazon deforestation last month

Losses were down at least 60 percent over July 2022, says environment minister Marina Silva.

Jonathan Watts · August 3, 2023
Guardian

One man’s aerial crusade against West Virginia’s coal industry

How a citizen vigilante in West Virginia uses his drone to uncover polluters who would rather stay hidden.

Oliver Milman · August 3, 2023