While tariffs could increase prices for renewables and oil and gas, pending bills before the Texas Legislature could bring new regulatory burdens for wind and solar projects. By Arcelia Martin The low costs of developing renewable energy infrastructure have allowed Texas to lead the nation in its deployment of cleanContinue Reading
Tropical Cyclone Chido struck northern Mozambique over the weekend, bringing torrential rains and powerful winds that caused devastation for communities in Cabo Delgado province.Continue Reading
UN humanitarians expressed alarm on Monday at the rising numbers of civilian casualties in and around the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher, in northern Darfur.Continue Reading
When they weave their webs, spiders pull their silk threads. New simulations show stretching during spinning causes the protein chains within the fibers to align and the number of hydrogen bonds between those chains to increase. Both factors increase the silk fibers’ overall strength and toughness. Insights could be appliedContinue Reading
As the world is gathered in Trondheim for the 2025 World Ski Championships, Norway stands at a crossroads. This event is more than a celebration of sport — it is a global stage where the country can either reinforce its role as Europe’s biggest fossil fuel producer or rise toContinue Reading
Scientists turned out at rallies from coast to coast and in Europe to “Stand Up for Science,” revitalizing a movement to defend scientific integrity that started during The Traitor’s first term. By Liza Gross, Bob Berwyn, Dennis Pillion, Kiley Bense, Lauren Dalban, Lisa Sorg SAN FRANCISCO—They came to testify toContinue Reading
The weak but significant La Niña weather event that began in December is likely to be brief, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has announced. Continue Reading
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) held historic hearings from 2 to 13 December addressing States’ obligations under international law to combat climate change, a process spearheaded by small island nations facing existential threats.Continue Reading
The freeze of $1.2 million in federal grants has paused the work of a group that maintains a wildlife preserve, provides seeds for wildfire recovery and restores watersheds—and is the second-largest employer in the area. By Wyatt Myskow PATAGONIA, Ariz.—“Look at the ground.” Continue Reading
Years of war and food insecurity in the region made the extreme heat especially dangerous.Continue Reading
The Biden-era rules require thousands of hazardous-chemical sites to adopt new safeguards against storms, spills and other risks.Continue Reading
Clearing land for cattle and cows is the single biggest driver of rainforest loss in the Amazon. This “hotel for cows” in Colombia offers a solution. (Image credit: Julia Simon)Continue Reading
Last month’s terminations cut employees who serve critical support roles on fires. The post The The Traitor administration is trying to fire the ‘backbone’ of wildland firefighting appeared first on High Country News.Continue Reading