Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
Read full article: Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controlsPresident Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles.
Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structures
Read full article: Wildfire southwest of Denver forces thousands to evacuate and destroys more than 160 structuresA wildfire burning southwest of Denver forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and destroyed more than 160 structures as erratic winds pushed the blaze across two Colorado counties.
Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
Read full article: Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism.
Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fans
Read full article: Eastern heat on July 4 threatens World Cup players and fansForecasters say the hottest World Cup tournament match so far this year could hit Saturday afternoon, during the knockout round game between France and Paraguay in Philadelphia.
Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heat
Read full article: Wimbledon kept its courts lush green as other London lawns browned in record heatGrass in much of London turned brown last week amid a record heat wave that made Britain and the rest of Europe sizzle.
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Read full article: This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts saySome of us have been told it's more energy-efficient and cost-effective to turn off our air conditioning when we leave home for work.
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Read full article: Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern USGaining freedom from the heat will be a challenge this Independence Day in the eastern U.S., and it's already starting ahead of the holiday weekend.
Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Read full article: Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violentAlbanian police clashed with protesters in Tirana during a demonstration against government corruption and a luxury development linked to Jared Kushner, son-in-law of U.S. President Donald Trump.
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Read full article: Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching tripsHumpback whales are increasingly spotted off Rio de Janeiro as their population recovers from past commercial whaling.
A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-off
Read full article: A marine heat wave caused seabird deaths off California. El Nino could worsen the die-offMany seabirds are starving to death as a marine heat wave lingers off California and fish seek deeper, cooler waters.
Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discredited
Read full article: Trump administration seeks to stomp out all fires quickly, reviving policy that has been discreditedThe deaths of three firefighters in Colorado are casting a spotlight on the Trump administration’s creation of a new federal fire agency and its revival of a previously discredited policy to stomp out all wildfires quickly.
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033
Read full article: Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033Natural gas could start flowing from two undersea deposits ExxonMobil discovered off Cyprus by 2033, the company's Vice President of Global Exploration John Ardill said, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub.
Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearance
Read full article: Warming climate, pollution and unplanned growth push Kashmir’s lakes toward disappearanceClimate-exacerbated heat increases and unpredictable rainfall combined with unplanned urban growth have resulted in nearly half the lakes in the mountainous, India-controlled Jammu and Kashmir region disappearing or becoming highly polluted in the last six decades.
South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demand
Read full article: South Korean tech giants to build a $518 billion chipmaking hub to serve soaring AI demandSouth Korean tech giants Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix plan to invest a combined $518 billion in a new computer chip manufacturing hub, capitalizing on surging artificial intelligence-driven demand.
Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distress
Read full article: Europe's record heat has overwhelmed Paris mortuaries and left families in distressA record-breaking heat wave has overwhelmed mortuaries in Paris, leaving funeral directors struggling to find space for bodies.
Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech Republic
Read full article: Central Europe sizzles as heat records are smashed in Switzerland, Denmark and Czech RepublicA heat wave is hitting central and eastern Europe, with record temperatures in Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Denmark.
People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperatures
Read full article: People aren’t the only ones hit by heat. What to do if you see wildlife affected by hot temperaturesAs Europe scorches under extreme heat, people aren’t the only ones impacted by the high temperatures and humidity.
Winds hamper crews as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, burns through forests
Read full article: Winds hamper crews as fast-moving fire in Utah, the largest in the US, burns through forestsThe largest fire in the United States is burning through tinder-dry forest in Utah, fueled by conditions that fire managers and experts call unprecedented.
Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollution
Read full article: Appeals court rejects Trump EPA bid to abandon rule restricting deadly soot pollutionA federal appeals court has rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.
Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire grows
Read full article: Utah declares a state of emergency and restricts fireworks as US largest wildfire growsUtah is restricting fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation grows, fueled by dry conditions and gusting winds.
Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists say
Read full article: Europe's extreme heat would be impossible without climate change, scientists sayThe record-breaking heat that’s scorching Europe day and night this month would not have been possible without climate change, according to a new study.
Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across India
Read full article: Delayed rains bring water shortages to cities and uncertainty to farms across IndiaPoor rains and a weak monsoon weather system is leading to a water shortage in India's cities and its vast rural regions.
Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service says
Read full article: Reflecting Pool liner was cut with a sharp knife or razor, National Park Service saysA top official at the National Park Service says a liner along the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor this month, causing damage to the foam sealant installed as part of a $16 million rehabilitation project.
Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkiller
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling blocks thousands of lawsuits against the maker of Roundup weedkillerThe Supreme Court has sided with the maker of Roundup weedkiller, blocking thousands of lawsuits alleging it failed to warn users the product could cause cancer.
Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policies
Read full article: Paris court gives French oil company TotalEnergies 6 months to tighten its climate policiesA Paris court has ruled that energy company TotalEnergies must account for its consumers’ greenhouse gas emissions.
How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quarters
Read full article: How one Indian textile worker copes with extreme heat in factory work and cramped living quartersOne of the groups worst affected by India’s climate-driven extreme summer heat is migrant, blue collar workers whose jobs require them to work in hot factory floors, often for hours without a break.
Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continues
Read full article: Lawmakers demand answers as turmoil over Reflecting Pool repair continuesCongressional Democrats are calling for investigations into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continues to roil the capital.
Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin America
Read full article: Colombia's vote may reshape the Amazon's future as political winds shift across Latin AmericaAbelardo de la Espriella, set to be Colombia’s president, has intensified debate over the future of the Amazon.
US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' case
Read full article: US says chemical maker Chemours to pay $450M to settle 'forever chemicals' caseThe Trump administration has reached a multi-state settlement with chemical giant Chemours Co. over years-long, illegal discharges of synthetic “forever chemicals” used to make products resistant to water, grease and stains.
AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter that
Read full article: AI is an energy and water hog, here's what you can do to counter thatAs the world tries to curb human-caused climate change and not run dry of water, every online query is increasing our environmental footprint and exacerbating the problem.
In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutions
Read full article: In a visit to Capitol, Jessie Diggins and other Olympians push for climate change solutionsOlympian Jessie Diggins visited Capitol Hill with her four medals in hand to advocate for clean air, clean water and a healthy planet.
California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind project
Read full article: California intends to sue Trump administration over deal to end offshore wind projectCalifornia intends to sue the Trump administration over its deal to end an offshore wind project proposed off the state’s central coast.
Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deaths
Read full article: Troubled Reflecting Pool faces fresh scrutiny over vandalism claims and duck deathsPresident Donald Trump says six people have been arrested over recent damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactors
Read full article: Trump administration announces $17.5 billion in loans for 10 new large nuclear reactorsThe Trump administration is providing $17.5 billion to speed the development of 10 new large nuclear reactors to meet the skyrocketing power demand from massive data centers.
AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chief
Read full article: AI companies should release environmental impact, commit to clean energy, says UN chiefUnited Nations Secretary-General António Guterres is calling on artificial intelligence companies to release information about the carbon, water and land used to power their systems.
Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study says
Read full article: Mexico, Italy and others see up to two more months of heat stress than in the 1970s, study saysMexico, Kenya, Italy and other nations are experiencing anywhere from one to two more months of heat stress than they were several decades ago, new research published Monday says, and some areas even more so.
No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areas
Read full article: No maps, no insurance: Michigan floods expose lack of information, preparation in many rural areasMany homeowners hit by devastating Michigan floods had no insurance and no idea they were at risk — underscoring vulnerabilities throughout rural America as climate change causes more extreme weather.
Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floods
Read full article: Watch Duty, the fire tracking app used by millions, expands to help monitor dangerous floodsWatch Duty, a free cellphone app that tracks fires, became a vital tool for millions during the 2025 LA fires.
Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US West
Read full article: Heat, wind and drought conditions spark wildfires in US WestExtreme heat and dry, windy conditions are fueling several wildfires in the West, including an uncontained blaze in Utah that forced the evacuation of a small town southwest of Salt Lake City.
Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strike
Read full article: Mourners gather in Beirut to pay respects to Lebanese conservationist who died after Israeli strikeMourners have gathered in Beirut to honor Mona Khalil, a Lebanese conservationist who died last week.
France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe
Read full article: France restricts public alcohol consumption and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of EuropeFrance is in the grips of a severe heat wave, leading to canceled trains, concerts and sports events.
Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World Cup
Read full article: Inside the colorful, compelling and controversial jersey designs at the World CupThe kits at the World Cup are mishmash of verve and color featuring elements of the competing nations' culture and history.
Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the Midwest
Read full article: Tropical storm remnants drench Gulf states after tornadoes hit the MidwestThe remnants of Tropical Storm Arthur are battering parts of the southeastern United States with heavy rain, sparking flash flood and tornado warnings along the Gulf Coast.
FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?
Read full article: FIFA hydration breaks have sparked criticism from different groups. But what do they actually do?FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half were implemented to help players stay cool in the summer heat of Mexico, Canada and the United States, which some experts have warned could be the hottest World Cup in history.
Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homes
Read full article: Eastern Washington wildfire forces evacuations and destroys homesOfficials say high winds drove a wildfire into an eastern Washington neighborhood, forcing the evacuation of about 1,500 people and destroying at least 15 homes.
Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projects
Read full article: Trump administration to buy back another energy company's offshore wind leases for 4 more projectsThe Trump administration says it’s buying back another energy company’s U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels.
Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf Coast
Read full article: Dangerous flooding from Tropical Storm Arthur, first of the Atlantic season, threatens Gulf CoastTropical Storm Arthur is the first of the Atlantic season and threatens the southern United States with dangerous flash flooding.
15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishing
Read full article: 15 countries in Kenya adopt the Mombasa Declaration to fight illegal fishingFifteen countries have adopted the Mombasa Declaration to combat illegal fishing, which experts say costs the global economy up to $50 billion annually.
Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting Pool
Read full article: Trump administration uses hydrogen peroxide and tiny bubbles against algae in Reflecting PoolPresident Donald Trump's remodeled Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool has turned chartreuse from an algal bloom.
In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data center
Read full article: In boost to Musk, Justice Department seeks to dismiss air pollution lawsuit against xAI data centerThe Trump administration is helping one of Elon Musk’s companies fight a civil rights lawsuit that alleges it is illegally running dozens of natural gas turbines to power a $20 billion data center in Mississippi.
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
Read full article: Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane seasonA cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast of Texas could become the first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season.
African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
Read full article: African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceansAfrican and Commonwealth nations have called for a swift implementation of a landmark treaty protecting the high seas.
Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report says
Read full article: Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asia's energy sector, IEA report saysThe International Energy Agency says Southeast Asia’s power sector is too open to risks from its dependence on imports of oil and gas from a limited number of suppliers.
Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory project
Read full article: Lawmakers fight to stop the Trump administration's dismantling of a $386M ocean observatory projectLawmakers are demanding the National Science Foundation stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million ocean monitoring network being wound down under President Donald Trump's administration.
Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lake
Read full article: Some anglers praise forward-facing sonar, others say high-tech fishing ruins a day at the lakeThe use of advanced sonar to catch fish has some anglers divided about the point of heading out onto the lake.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' US
Read full article: Judge orders Trump administration to restore National Park changes at sites that 'disparaged' USA federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore sites changed under an executive order that sought to eliminate “inappropriate content” at national museums, parks and landmarks.
Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underway
Read full article: Tornadoes in Illinois and Indiana leave residents grappling with damage; cleanup efforts underwayResidents in tornado-ravaged areas in Illinois and Indiana are grappling with damage to their homes and neighborhoods after a strong line of storms barreled through communities south of Chicago.
Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Read full article: Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortagesThousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day.
Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plans
Read full article: Reactor reboot at world's largest nuclear plant highlights flaws in Japan's radioactive waste plansA reactor at the world’s largest nuclear power plant in Japan has resumed operations.
Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal arch
Read full article: Administration plans intensive, year-round construction schedule for Trump's triumphal archA new report by the National Park Service says construction of the 250-foot-high triumphal arch that President Donald Trump wants built near the Lincoln Memorial could occur 20 hours per day, year-round, as officials push to complete the project within three years.
A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideas
Read full article: A Trump order asked national park visitors to flag 'negative' historical info. They had other ideasThe Trump administration recently asked visitors to U_S_ national parks to report displays or exhibits saying “negative” things about Americans and to restore sites as “uplifting public monuments."
Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy
Read full article: Solar power hits new milestones in the US even as Trump boosts coal over clean energyEven as President Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the U.S. and remains the leading source of new power.
Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chains
Read full article: Colombia passes law to track cattle and keep deforestation-linked beef out of supply chainsColombia has enacted a law aimed at preventing cattle linked to deforestation from entering beef supply chains by connecting livestock traceability, land ownership and forest monitoring systems.
A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are found
Read full article: A flesh-eating cattle parasite spreads beyond Texas as new screwworm cases are foundThree more cases of the New World screwworm have been confirmed, including one outside Texas, demonstrating the difficulty of stopping a pest that could potentially devastate the nation’s cattle industry.
Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threat
Read full article: Tropical Storm Boris forms off Mexico's southern Pacific coast and brings flooding threatTropical Storm Boris has formed and is expected to bring heavy rain to parts of southern Mexico's Pacific coast.
Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuels
Read full article: Colombia's presidential runoff could impact the future of the Amazon rainforest and fossil fuelsColombia’s presidential runoff between Iván Cepeda, an ally of President Gustavo Petro, and lawyer Abelardo de la Espriella, who has been endorsed by U.S. President Donald Trump, could have major implications for the Amazon rainforest, fossil fuel development and Indigenous communities.
Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestone
Read full article: Energy Department says advanced nuclear reactor first to reach critical milestoneThe Energy Department says a small nuclear reactor under development at a national lab has reached a crucial milestone that could allow it to produce electricity in the next few years.
A fish fight off Florida tests Trump’s drive to deregulate America’s seas
Read full article: A fish fight off Florida tests Trump’s drive to deregulate America’s seasA federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years.
Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge
Read full article: Limited interest in latest oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife RefugeTwo corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is risky
Read full article: Many soccer fans will be drinking alcohol and watching the World Cup. In heat, doing that is riskyPopping a cold beer — or two or three — while watching sports at home, at a bar or during a live game is an age-old tradition.
Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study finds
Read full article: Wildfires are making the US smoggy again, reversing progress on cleaner air, study findsA new study finds that smoke from larger wildfires is reversing more than a decade of American improvements in smog.
Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countries
Read full article: Energy, water use and pollution of AI and data centers rival most countriesAccording to a United Nations University report, the environmental footprint of data centers already rivals some of the world’s largest countries.
Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cuts
Read full article: Scientists lose critical climate record as ocean observatory will go dark under Trump funding cutsThe Trump administration is dismantling a $386 million network of more than 900 ocean sensors funded by the National Science Foundation.
Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter century
Read full article: Wyoming’s ‘Path of the Pronghorn’ is a signature away from protections sought for a quarter centuryWyoming is close to designating a migration corridor for pronghorn, a move conservation biologist Joel Berger has long supported.