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GristBecoming a farmer is hard. This Michigan program wants to help.
The Great Lakes Incubator Farm in Michigan helps aspiring farmers overcome barriers like high costs and land access through a seven-month training program. The initiative addresses concerns about an aging farmer population and declining farmland amid rising costs and climate chal
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GristTrump uses wartime powers to dole out $700 million to ‘clean, beautiful’ coal
President Trump announced $700 million in federal grants for coal plants using the Defense Production Act, including two new plants in Alaska and West Virginia. The funds will support 14 existing coal plants and 42 coal mines across 10 states, plus new export facilities in Oaklan
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Inside Climate NewsMass Sloth Deaths in Florida Show Why the Wildlife Trade Is a Pandemic Risk
Dead sloths imported for a Florida tourist attraction were found to contain multiple pathogens including bacteria, parasites, and viruses, highlighting health risks from the international wildlife trade.
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GristFederal agency to open tens of thousands of acres of Colorado wilderness to oil drilling
The Bureau of Land Management will offer over 156,000 acres of northwestern Colorado wilderness to oil and gas companies for lease, threatening critical wildlife habitat for the nation's largest elk herd and potentially damaging the region's tourism economy and dark sky designati
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Inside Climate NewsMontana Officials Warn of Elevated Wildfire Risk From Increasing Drought, Heat and Wind
Montana officials warn of elevated wildfire risk in 2026 due to drought, heat, and wind conditions. Gov. Greg Gianforte joined state, local, and federal officials at a statewide briefing to discuss preparedness as volunteer fire departments face recruiting challenges.
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Carbon BriefChart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down
Solar power has been a major element of China’s renewables buildout since the mid-2010s. The... The post Chart: Why China’s solar boom is slowing down appeared first on Carbon Brief.
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The Guardian EnvironmentThe Trump administration is trying to kill a rule that protects millions of acres of national forests | Charles F Sams III
The Trump administration is attempting to overturn the Roadless Area Conservation Rule, a bipartisan policy protecting over 58 million acres of national forests from road construction and timber harvesting since 2001.
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Inside Climate NewsNew BLM Grazing Rules Eliminate Tribal Buffalo From Public Lands
New Bureau of Land Management grazing rules are threatening tribal bison herds on public lands, prompting Native American tribes to seek exemptions from the Department of Interior, citing the rules as detrimental to their bison restoration efforts.
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GristYour local park is bringing in the green (and by that, we mean money)
A new report shows that for every dollar cities invest in parks and recreation, they generate $3 in local economic benefits annually. The findings highlight parks' dual value as both critical community infrastructure and economic drivers, with 88% of Americans visiting parks year
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GristIn the Smoky Mountains, a volunteer effort aims to document every species — before it’s too late
Volunteer citizen scientists in Great Smoky Mountains National Park are documenting rare lichens, mosses, and other small species to monitor biodiversity and climate change impacts. The effort, led by amateur naturalists including a retired computer scientist, seeks to catalog sp
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The Guardian EnvironmentHampstead Heath ponds to remain trans-inclusive after public back existing rules
Hampstead Heath's bathing ponds in London will maintain trans-inclusive policies after a public consultation supported existing rules allowing trans people to use gender-segregated or mixed-gender facilities.
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GristBlood in the well: One town’s fight against the slaughterhouse polluting it
Residents of Loganton, Pennsylvania won a nuisance and trespassing case against Nicholas Meat after bovine DNA contaminated their drinking wells from the slaughterhouse's practice of spreading liquefied animal waste on nearby fields.
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GristNo, rolling back these environmental rules won’t lower your grocery bill
The Trump administration is rolling back EPA rules on hydrofluorocarbons to reduce refrigerant costs, claiming this will lower grocery prices. Economists and former officials dispute the claim, arguing the move will not reduce consumer food costs.
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Inside Climate NewsBiden’s Clean Drinking Water Plan Is Being Rebranded as MAHA
The Trump administration is rebranding Biden-era clean drinking water funding as part of its 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, distributing EPA-authorized billions to states and disadvantaged communities while reducing overall funding levels.
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Carbon BriefCropped 3 June 2026: Highway through the Amazon | El Niño impact | State of CO2 removal
Amazon deforestation reached its lowest rate since 2019, but Brazil's government is investing $75 million in a highway through the rainforest while also announcing environmental protections. Environmentalists warn the infrastructure could accelerate forest loss despite court appr
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Inside Climate NewsA New N.C. Ratepayer Bill Puts the Brakes on Data Centers, but Incentivizes Fossil Fuels
North Carolina's proposed Ratepayer Protection Act would restrict data centers' use of eminent domain while reducing fossil fuel regulations on Duke Energy, amid concerns over rate hikes driven by natural gas costs and infrastructure expansion.
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GristNew York backtracked on its climate goals. Here’s why.
New York weakened its 2019 climate law, extending the deadline to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 40% from 2030 to 2040. Governor Kathy Hochul sought the change citing concerns about consumer costs from eliminating natural gas dependence.
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GristNebraskans are taking a hard look at data centers
Otoe County, Nebraska has suspended data center permits for up to a year as residents raise concerns about water usage, power costs, and environmental impacts. The move reflects growing national opposition to data centers driven by concerns over resource consumption and AI infras
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GristBiden’s clean drinking water plan is being rebranded as MAHA
The Trump administration is rebranding Biden-era clean drinking water funding as part of its 'Make America Healthy Again' initiative, distributing $1 billion for PFAS contamination and $2.9 billion for lead pipe replacement programs authorized under prior infrastructure legislati
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Carbon BriefQ&A: How UK’s seventh carbon budget will deliver ‘£865bn’ in economic benefits
The UK Labour government proposes a seventh carbon budget targeting 87% greenhouse gas emissions reductions by 2040, claiming £865bn in economic benefits. The legally binding target for 2038-2042 aims to put the nation on track for net-zero by 2050.
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