Flooding in Nigeria Flattens a Town, Killing at Least 151
Nigerian authorities said they had expected flooding as part of the rainy season but were surprised by the extent of the damage.
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Energy Dept. Cancels $3.7 Billion for New Technologies to Lower Emissions
The 24 awards would have gone to a range of companies trying in novel ways to reduce the pollution that is heating the planet.
Some Glaciers Will Vanish No Matter What, Study Finds
Glacial ice will melt for centuries even if global temperatures stop rising now, according to new research.
Will Charleston’s Climate Lawsuit Survive the Week?
The city is suing oil companies over global warming. Trump says lawsuits like these threaten national security. The judge wants to hear what both sides think.
German Court Dismisses Climate Lawsuit Against RWE
The judges ruled that German civil law could be used to hold companies accountable for the worldwide effects of their emissions.
Trump Signs Executive Orders for Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants
Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.
Forest Loss Around the World Hit a Record in 2024
Forests around the world disappeared at a rate of 18 soccer fields every minute, a global survey found. Fires accounted for nearly half of the losses.
Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money
The Inflation Reduction Act was once hailed as the biggest climate law in U.S. history. But as supporters try to save it, they’ve stopped talking about the environment altogether.
What Helped Clean Up Oklahoma Waters? Getting Cows to Use a Different Washroom.
Haunted by memories of the Dust Bowl, Oklahoma farmers have adopted conservation practices that have helped to revive about 100 streams.
Minnesota’s Green Crew Is Helping Teens Fight Climate Anxiety
Run by teenagers, for teenagers, the Green Crew helps students get their hands dirty with projects like tree planting, trail restoration and invasive species removal.