Thursday, November 12, 2026

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The Inflation Reduction Act: A quantum leap in US clean energy,...

As the nation charts its course towards a greener future, certain sectors, particularly hydrogen, geothermal, and nuclear energy, find themselves mired in regulatory and practical quandaries.

New study assesses hundreds of US landfills to quantifying methane emissions

More than half the landfills in the United States are “super-emitters” of methane.

Surging methane crisis: 2023 emissions flout global climate commitments, IEA warns

Despite global vows to cut greenhouse gases, methane emissions from the energy sector hover near all-time highs, challenging the effectiveness of international commitments.

Electric school bus commitments in the US more than doubled in...

Electric school buses operating in the U.S. rose from 598 in 2022 to 1,285 in June 2023.

Pandora announces shift to recycled silver and gold for all jewelry

Switching to recycled metals will help the company avoid 58,000 tons CO2 every year.

Greenhouse gas emissions fell by 1.9 percent in 2023 in US

After two years of increased emissions, emissions in 2023 fell 17.2 percent lower than those recorded in 2005.

eWeek highlights digitalization’s growing environmental footprint

The digital transformation the world has seen is causing raw material depletion, an increase in water and energy use, and more pollution and waste, the speakers said.

Meat and dairy alternatives could cut food system emissions by 31%,...

How realistic is it to expect people around the world to reduce their meat and dairy consumption by half?

Research expedition discovers extensive emissions of methane from bottom of Baltic...

The research project aimed "to expand knowledge about methane and its sources and sinks in the oxygen-free environments in the deeper parts of the Baltic Sea."

US responsible for one-third of global oil and gas expansion

While the U.S. is the frontrunner when it comes to the size of new oil and gas plans, Canada, Russia, Iran, China, Brazil and United Arab Emirates are consecutive on the list.

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10 Reasons Hakeem Jeffries Should Not Be the Next Speaker of the House

“Here are ten reasons why Jeffries should not be Speaker.”
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The real Dem bombshell – the new coalition’s breakthrough fusion of agendas and values

“The times, they are a-changin’ and progressive Dems, new and old, lead the redemption of America.”
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Blue Tsunami, Meet the Senate Filibuster

Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats when the new Congress convenes on Jan. 3, 2027, but ending debate on a bill still takes 60 votes.

The dark side of ecotourism: When green travel exploits people and the planet

As luxury eco-retreats and voluntourism surge, experts warn that without systemic reform, the industry may be doing more harm than good.
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House moves to vote on impeaching Hegseth over Iran war, boat strikes

Rep. Thomas Massie's eight articles allege at least 243 deaths in strikes on suspected drug boats, and impeachment would need three Republican votes.