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Apr 08 2026ENVIRONMENT

North Texas gears up for big environmental talks ahead of busy year

This April, Dallas will host a major environmental event that’s become a yearly gathering for people who care about the planet. The three-day conference, happening April 20-22 at the Hilton Anatole, isn’t just another meeting—it’s a chance for leaders from different fields to talk about how North Te

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

China Steps Up Energy Push While Middle East Tensions Rise

China’s leader Xi Jinping wants the country to build a stronger energy system fast. The push comes as conflicts in the Middle East shake up global fuel supplies. China isn’t talking much about the war itself but wants to make sure its power stays steady no matter what happens abroad. Xi didn’t ment

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Apr 07 2026ENVIRONMENT

New York's Energy Choices: Clean Power or Costly Delays?

Around the globe, countries are realizing the dangers of relying too much on oil. When the Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route—gets disrupted, fuel prices jump fast. This isn’t just a short-term problem. Even places far from the conflict feel the pinch in their wallets. Yet, while many nations

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Apr 06 2026POLITICS

Science Talk: How Words Got Tricky in Trump’s Climate Work

In a federal research office, one word was banned from conversations. “Climate” and its cousins were off limits after a memo from top USDA officials told staff to steer clear of over 100 phrases that could hint at climate science. The order came in March, and it forced scientists to rewrite their pr

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Apr 06 2026ENVIRONMENT

Bay Area Weather Shifts: Rain Returns After Long Heatwave

The Bay Area’s unusual warm spell is about to flip. After weeks of unusually high temperatures, the weather is finally turning. Cool, moist air from the Pacific is pushing in, replacing the dry heat that kept skiers away from Tahoe’s slopes just a month ago. Most areas will see light rain by Thursd

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Apr 06 2026WEATHER

A calm week follows a bright Easter weekend

This Easter Sunday brought clear skies and comfortable warmth, perfect for outdoor plans like egg hunts or family gatherings. Mornings started cool, so a light jacket was useful if you were up early. Temperatures climbed to the low 70s by afternoon, offering ideal conditions for outdoor fun. The we

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Apr 06 2026SCIENCE

Tracking Carbon in Global Waters: What Controls Isotope Levels?

Scientists have mapped how carbon isotopes behave in lakes and rivers worldwide, revealing surprising patterns tied to location and climate. By analyzing thousands of water samples from nearly 2, 000 spots, they found that tropical waters tend to show heavier carbon signatures, while cooler regions

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

The EPA’s Rollbacks: A Question of Science and Health

The latest changes from the EPA are shaking up rules that keep air clean. These moves cut back on protections that were built to guard people’s health and the economy from harmful pollutants. The Clean Air Act, a law that was passed with bipartisan support, has saved hundreds of thousands of l

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Free Climate Stories for All

The organization behind this video is a nonprofit that keeps its climate reporting open to everyone. It does not charge viewers or put ads on its site, and it shares its stories with other news outlets that might not have the money to cover environmental topics. By partnering across the country, it

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Apr 05 2026ENVIRONMENT

Vermont’s New Climate‑Funding Law Faces Big Legal Hurdles

A Vermont law that asks fossil‑fuel giants to pay for the state’s climate‑adaptation costs is under fire from industry groups, a coalition of Republican attorneys general and the former Trump administration. The law, which began after two floods in 2023, would require companies that have produced th

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