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Iceland opens biggest operational CO2 plant in the world

The plant, named Mammoth, is the second commercial facility opened by the company to aid in the reduction of fossil fuel emissions to combat the effects of climate change.

G7 nations announce plan to end coal use by 2035

The G7 countries goal is to “phase out existing unabated coal power generation in our energy systems during the first half of 2030s.”

Dead last (with an emphasis on dead!)

Unfortunately, on a planet they are helping to overheat in a remarkable fashion, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Saudi Arabia have largely taken steps toward ever more carbon dioxide emissions.

‘Should be a global wake-up call’: Coral reefs suffer fourth mass...

This phenomenon signals a dire warning about the escalating impacts of climate change on these vital underwater ecosystems.

Big oil clouded the science on extreme weather. Now it faces...

A collection of evidence reveals the industry’s efforts to deny the link between extreme weather and climate change.

Trump’s return threatens climate progress, study reveals

New analysis warns that a second Trump term could unleash 4 billion more tons of CO2 by 2030, derailing global efforts to combat climate change.

Biden administration’s EV policy shift: A step back for climate action

This potential policy shift, seen as a nod to automakers and labor unions, is stirring controversy amid the escalating climate crisis, marked by last year's record-breaking global temperatures.

Europe’s climate time bomb: ocean currents on the brink of catastrophic...

A study reveals a more immediate threat to Europe's climate stability than previously thought. Are we on the brink of a chilling change?

Crossing the threshold: The world’s first 12-Month period above 1.5°C

"Rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions are the only way to stop global temperatures increasing."

Controversial study says 1.5°C warming target already breached, ‘underscores urgent need’...

They concluded that global heating had actually increased by 0.5 degrees Celsius more than earlier estimates.

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How to bump, lump, crumple, and eventually dump Donald Trump

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McMahon confirmation exposes Trump’s plan to dismantle public education

Educators, unions, and civil rights advocates warn that the Trump administration’s agenda would devastate public schools, privatize education, and gut federal oversight.

NOAA imposes restrictions on scientists, raising concerns over global forecasting

Current and former high-level scientists with the federal agency said the new rules have created unease and caused alarm with partners at European agencies.

GOP’s $4.5 trillion tax giveaway: Slashing Medicaid and food stamps to fund the wealthy

House Republicans propose massive tax cuts for billionaires while gutting Medicaid, food assistance, and student loan programs, sparking outrage from lawmakers and advocacy groups.