Thursday, July 9, 2026

How long before this storm turns political?

What's at stake in 2024 — from (my) rural America.

Wind power takes billion dollar hit with stoppage of two projects

The impairments of the projects, Ocean Wind 1 and 2 located in New Jersey, will likely be as high as $5.58 billion.

The tiger population in Nepal’s Parsa National Park is recovering rapidly

“Tigers are conservation-dependent species and they respond to the conservation efforts immediately.”

70% of California’s beaches could disappear by 2100, study finds

“It is likely that many beaches in California will require substantial management efforts in order to maintain existing beach widths and the many services they provide.”

One rural county’s battle to stop a pipeline from slicing through Pennsylvania

Lancaster County, Penn. is rising up against the $3 billion Atlantic Sunrise Pipeline.

Exposed: How Big Oil is buying influence at America’s top universities

A new student-led report reveals how six prestigious universities have received millions from the fossil fuel industry, raising concerns about conflicts of interest, research bias, and the need for academic independence from polluting sectors.

Drinking water in Indian Country: More violations, less EPA

Analysis shows more health violations but much less federal enforcement at tribal water treatment plants, suggesting “regulatory neglect.”

Trump’s energy adviser runs away when questioned by Democracy Now! at UN climate talks

Wells Griffith refused to answer questions and ran from our camera team for about a quarter-mile, retreating to the U.S. delegation office.
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The drastic effects of Donald Trump’s reversal of Obama-era climate regulations

Under Trump the emissions will rise, and so will the damage to future generations.