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Offshore wind developer prevails in U.S. court as Trump calls wind farms 'losers'
The Associated Press, NPR
A federal judge ruled Monday that work on a major offshore wind farm can resume, handing the industry at least a temporary victory as President Trump seeks to shut it down.
Jan 13, 2026, 12:12 AM
Chevron asks Supreme Court for rematch in Louisiana wetlands case
Nolan Mckendry, The Center Square
(The Center Square) – A Louisiana jury last April determined oil giant Chevron owed $744 million for environmental damage to the state's coastline. Chevron, ...
Jan 12, 2026, 8:45 PM
Pacific Islands environment programme says US must follow formal exit process
By Kirsty Needham, Yahoo Entertainment
By Kirsty Needham SYDNEY, Jan 8 (Reuters) - A decades-old Pacific organisation for environmental protection said the United States must go through a formal...
Jan 8, 2026, 5:58 AM
Despite Trump-era reversals, 2025 still saw environmental wins. Here are 7 worth noting.
Maya Yang, The Guardian, Grist
Environmental advocates notched key wins at local and state levels this year — despite the Trump administration’s rollbacks.
Jan 4, 2026, 2:00 PM
Links 12/27/2025
Yves Smith, Nakedcapitalism.com
Our trenchant daily links: Wild boar watch, Ozempic teeth? CA mudslides, adapting to affordability crisis? snow polo, Thai-Cambodia negotiations, Israel reputation plunges, Iran tanker seizure, pejorism, moar ads v. illegal orders, AI bubble over? investors v…
Dec 27, 2025, 11:55 AM
US pauses offshore wind projects over security concerns
BBC News
The Trump administration has long opposed wind power, most often citing cost and reliability concerns.
Dec 22, 2025, 6:51 PM
Scientists push back on Trump plan to break up a critical climate and weather center
Scott Neuman, NPR
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
Dec 19, 2025, 6:25 PM
Why a Critical Orca Community Is Slipping toward Extinction
Kendra Pierre-Louis, Kelso Harper, Fonda Mwangi, Alex Sugiura, Jeffery DelViscio, Scientific American
A scientist, a journalist and a remarkable scent‑detecting dog race to learn what’s endangering the last southern resident orcas
Dec 17, 2025, 11:00 AM
10 Weekend Reads
Barry Ritholtz, Ritholtz.com
The weekend is here! Pour yourself a mug of Danish Blend coffee, grab a seat outside, and get ready for our longer-form weekend reads: • Once a Gamble in the Desert, Electric Grid Batteries Are Everywhere: An early grid battery was installed in the Atacama De…
Dec 13, 2025, 11:30 AM
Trump-imposed changes at national parks faces swift pushback in Congress, courts
Steve Benen, Ms.now
If the White House hoped to these changes would go unnoticed or unchallenged, those hopes have been dashed.
Dec 11, 2025, 5:18 PM
Lawsuit Says Winning Photo, Not Trump’s Face, Must Be On National Parks Pass
Pesala Bandara, PetaPixel
An environmental group has filed a federal lawsuit challenging the government’s decision to replace a photography competition winner with an image of President Donald Trump on the National Parks' America the Beautiful pass. [Read More]
Dec 11, 2025, 4:58 PM
Uber Reportedly Downplaying EV Incentives for Drivers As It Prepares to Miss Emissions Goals
Zac Estrada, Gizmodo.com
Trump 2.0 has been hard on EV adoption. Uber is just one more example.
Dec 11, 2025, 10:00 AM
Rivian's CEO said there's a 'shocking lack of choice' for EV buyers in the US
Aditi Bharade, Business Insider
Rivian CEO RJ Scaringe said EV adoption in the US was hampered by a "shocking lack of choice," compared to Europe or China.
Dec 10, 2025, 5:38 AM
EPA eliminates mention of fossil fuels in website on warming's causes. Scientists call it misleading
SETH BORENSTEIN, Yahoo Entertainment
The Environmental Protection Agency has removed any mention of fossil fuels — the main driver of global warming — from its popular online page explaining the...
Dec 9, 2025, 9:30 PM
Activist groups urge Congress to pause US datacenter buildouts
Dan Robinson, Theregister.com
Bad for consumers, bad for the environment, 230+ groups say More than 230 organizations across America have signed a letter calling for a moratorium on the construction of datacenters, claiming the current building boom represents a huge environmental and soc…
Dec 9, 2025, 5:00 PM
UN environment report 'hijacked' by US and others over fossil fuels, top scientist says
BBC News
The US and other governments derailed agreement on a global environment study, it's co-chair says.
Dec 9, 2025, 9:00 AM
Trump’s EPA Plans to Raise Threshold for ‘Safe’ Formaldehyde Exposure
Ed Cara, Gizmodo.com
The EPA has revised its assessment of the health risks posed by the carcinogen, less than a year after the Biden administration issued its own verdict.
Dec 8, 2025, 5:15 PM
250 Environmental Orgs Ask Congress for Moratorium on New Data Centers
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
The "AI and crypto frenzy" is threatening American lives, the organizations say.
Dec 8, 2025, 4:50 PM
How China, not the U.S., became the main climate solution story in 2025
Julia Simon, NPR
The U.S. has become a "side character" in the global story of renewable energy, experts say. China dominates the sector, with positive implications for the climate and their economy.
Dec 8, 2025, 10:30 AM
The Trump administration’s data center push could open the door for new forever chemicals
Molly Taft, WIRED, Grist
The EPA is prioritizing review of new chemicals to be used in data centers. Experts say this could lead to the fast approval of new types of forever chemicals — with limited oversight.
Dec 7, 2025, 2:00 PM
Floods and Storms Are Ravaging the Jersey Shore. Why Do We Keep Building It Back?
Maria Fontoura, Rolling Stone
The government has spent more than $3 billion on beach replenishment over the last four decades. But with worsening climate change, experts say more dramatic change is in order
Dec 5, 2025, 1:00 PM
White House Rolls Back Fuel Economy Standards
BeauHD, Slashdot.org
Longtime Slashdot reader sinij shares a report from Car and Driver: [T]he Trump administration announced less stringent Corporate Average Fuel Economy (CAFE) standards in an effort to bring down the price of new vehicles. The administration says that rules pu…
Dec 4, 2025, 12:00 AM
Trump proposes weaker vehicle mileage rules, cutting climate policies
Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English
The proposal would would significantly reduce fuel economy requirements, encouraging vehicles that burn more fuel.
Dec 3, 2025, 11:17 PM
Trumps Scores Big Win for Gas Guzzlers, but Not All Auto Giants Are On Board
Ece Yildirim, Gizmodo.com
"Today, we're taking one more step to kill the 'Green New Scam,'" Trump said.
Dec 3, 2025, 9:35 PM