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  How wildfires are changing the U.S. electric grid

  Aug 17, 2026 ·Axios(Lean left)

  Years of destructive fires are forcing utilities to prioritize wildfire resilience as they plan the next generation of the U.S. electric grid. Why it matters: Utilities aren't just expanding the electric grid — they're designing it to withstand a more fire-prone climate . This year's wildfire season is exceeding the 10-year average for both the number of fires and acres burned. The big picture: Th

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  Florida’s Ambitious “Coastal Corridor” project Is Giving Marine Scientists Hope

  Aug 16, 2026 ·Mother Jones(Left)

  This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. From disappearing manatees to bleached coral reefs , gender-changing turtles and oyster beds destroyed by hurricanes , no other state’s marine life faces the magnitude of climate-related challenges that Florida’s does. Now, wildlife authorities are attempting to bring some cohesion

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  Solar Panels on Storage Units: Illinois Is Going All In on This No-Brainer

  Aug 15, 2026 ·Mother Jones(Left)

  This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Krzysztof Wasowicz, mayor of Justice, Illinois, has some concerns about solar: that it takes up farmland and enriches China. But he’s all-in on the community solar array that was recently deployed at a Public Storage facility in his village, a suburb of Chicago. The panels are loca

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  'You're the Man': Democratic Nominee in Tossup House Race Is Caught on Tape Buttering Up Hasan Piker and Groveling To Get on His Show

  Aug 14, 2026 ·Washington Free Beacon(Lean right)

  The Democratic nominee for a competitive House seat in Michigan was seen groveling before the far-left influencer Hasan Piker—who has said the United States deserved the 9/11 terrorist attacks—and trying to get on Piker's streaming show. William Lawrence, a climate activist and member of the Democratic Socialists of America, fawned over Piker after fellow leftist Abdul El-Sayed introduced him to t

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  Scientists Have Created a New Category of Heat Waves: “Snow Eaters”

  Aug 14, 2026 ·Mother Jones(Left)

  This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Matthew LaPlante doesn’t have to go to a lab to see his research in action. On some mornings, he can just look out his own window in the mountains high above Salt Lake City. After a warm night when the temperature stays above freezing, he’ll wake up and see that the snow level has dropped

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  Blue states with climate or net-zero policies have higher energy rates, report finds

  Aug 14, 2026 ·Just the News(Lean right)

  “Blue States, High Rates” study analyzes climate and net-zero policies in each state and shows that the common factor when it comes to high electricity rates is whether a state has these policies in place. And those are primarily blue states.

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  Energy Department cancels 3 Biden-era power lines after local pushback

  Aug 13, 2026 ·Straight Arrow News(Center)

  The Energy Department cancelled three Biden-era energy projects that aimed to increase renewable energy capacity on the U.S. power grid.

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  Europe's Carbon Mechanism Is Tariff by Another Name

  Aug 13, 2026 ·RealClearPolitics(Lean right)

  The EU has denounced US duties while imposing its own protectionist measures dressed up as climate policy

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  California’s carbon vault is open. Now come the costly questions

  Aug 13, 2026 ·Straight Arrow News(Center)

  California wants to bury greenhouse gases in the Earth to prevent climate change. The plan raises important safety and financial questions.

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  Breaking Up the MMR Vaccine Isn't Wise or Possible

  Aug 13, 2026 ·RealClearPolitics(Lean right)

  Dr. Martha Edwards and Dr. Deborah Greenhouse: Breaking up the MMR vaccine isn't wise - and right now it isn't even possible.

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  We Can’t Surrender to Climate Destruction

  Aug 13, 2026 ·The Nation(Left)

  Sarah Lazare Politicians and pundits are telling us to accept the escalating breakdown of our planet. We have to fight back. The post We Can’t Surrender to Climate Destruction appeared first on The Nation .

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  Donald Trump's Unsustainable Presidential Administration

  Aug 13, 2026 ·Reason(Center)

  The second Trump Administration has pursued an aggressive deregulatory agenda, with a particular focus on environmental regulation. From day one the Administration has sought to roll back regulatory burdens and curtail the regulatory reach of administrative agencies, the Environmental Protection Agency in particular. With a few notable exceptions, these deregulatory efforts have relied upon presid

• Bill
  HR 10083 Water Technology and Resilience Reauthorization Act

  Aug 13, 2026 ·Introduced

  To reauthorize appropriations for the advanced drinking water technology grant program under the Safe Drinking Water Act, and for other purposes.

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  AI could help unlock more oil — and emissions

  Aug 11, 2026 ·Axios(Lean left)

  Move over, data centers. AI's climate impact may extend well beyond the electricity it consumes. Why it matters: A new peer-reviewed study finds AI could help produce more oil and natural gas — and produce a climate impact the authors argue could far outweigh the technology's benefits for renewable energy. Driving the news: The research, just published in a Nature journal, concludes AI's role in b

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  HR 10073 Critically Endangered Animals Conservation Act of 2026

  Aug 10, 2026 ·Introduced

  To assist in the conservation of critically endangered species in foreign countries, and for other purposes.

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  HJRES 214 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision".

  Aug 10, 2026 ·Introduced

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to ``California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Small Off-Road Engines Regulations; Notice of Decision''.

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  HR 10080 Energy Utility Lobbying Ban Act

  Aug 10, 2026 ·Introduced

  To impose lobbying restrictions on former officers and employees of State regulatory authorities, and to condition State energy program financial assistance on State compliance with those restrictions.

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  HJRES 213 Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the "California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision".

  Aug 10, 2026 ·Introduced

  Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule issued by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to the ``California State Nonroad Engine Pollution Control Standards; Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations; Notice of Decision''.

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  Suspected AI use is the entertainment industry's scarlet letter

  Aug 8, 2026 ·Axios(Lean left)

  The slightest hint of generative AI usage is fast becoming a kiss of death in creative circles. Why it matters: It's turning into a purity test that has the potential to blow up careers and derail massive deals almost overnight — and there's no desire for nuance or ability to clear your name. Whether you choose disclosure or denial, both can fail to protect you in a climate where using a chatbot a

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  S 5363 New Source Review Permitting Improvement Act

  Aug 7, 2026 ·Introduced

  To amend sections 111, 169, and 171 of the Clean Air Act to clarify when a physical change in, or change in the method of operation of, a stationary source constitutes a modification or construction, and for other purposes.