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Clean Air Act's Applicability to Fossil Fuel Companies Under Scrutiny

The Clean Air Act's implications for fossil fuel companies and state authority are being debated.

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Hurricane Polo makes landfall on Baja California peninsula

Hurricane Polo has made landfall on the Baja California peninsula.

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Nor'easter impacts East Coast with waves, flooding, and wind

A nor'easter has caused significant waves, flooding, and strong winds along the East Coast, leading to power outages and ongoing cleanup efforts.

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New Tool Estimates Climate Impact of Fossil Fuel Emissions

A new tool estimates the climate impact of fossil fuel emissions, highlighting significant environmental effects from the proposed HVO mine in New South Wales.

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Alito recuses from climate case involving oil companies

Justice Samuel Alito recused himself from a climate case involving oil companies without providing an explanation.

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Winter weather outlooks released for various regions

Forecasters have released seasonal outlooks for winter weather across various regions, detailing expected temperatures and precipitation levels.

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Trump administration reduces clean car emissions standards for automakers

The Trump administration has reduced clean car emissions standards for automakers, impacting pollution control for gasoline-powered vehicles.

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Residents Continue to Live in Areas Affected by Hurricane Helene

Residents are still living in homes in flood-prone neighborhoods two years after Hurricane Helene due to housing policies and infrastructure challenges.

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Bangkok declared disaster zone due to severe flooding from rainstorms

Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone due to severe flooding caused by heavy rainstorms.

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Severe storm impacts US east coast with winds and power outages

A severe storm caused power outages and infrastructure damage along the US east coast, affecting over 110,000 households.

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Nor'easter causes flooding in Northeast, cuts power to over 130,000

A nor'easter caused flooding and power outages in the Northeast, affecting over 130,000 residents and resulting in fatalities.

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Datacenter developers face accusations of avoiding pollution regulations

Environmental advocates allege that datacenter developers are manipulating the EPA's air pollution permitting process to avoid regulatory oversight.

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El Niño expected to persist over the coming months

El Niño is strengthening and expected to last through the fall and winter, extending into spring 2027.

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Severe weather affecting East Coast and Hawaii this weekend

Severe weather, including a nor’easter and approaching hurricanes, is impacting the East Coast and Hawaii this weekend.

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Hurricane Nolo may bring strong winds and heavy rainfall to Hawaii

Hurricane Nolo is approaching Hawaii, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that may lead to flooding and mudslides.

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Flooding reported in New Jersey as nor'easter impacts the region

Flooding has occurred in parts of New Jersey due to a nor'easter, impacting homes and daily life.

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Power Outages and Flooding Reported as Storm Approaches Northeast US

Thousands are without power as a nor'easter approaches the Northeast US, bringing heavy rain and strong winds.

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Hurricane Nolo impacts Hawaii, Hurricane Polo affects Mexico

Hurricane Nolo is threatening Hawaii with heavy rain and flooding, while Hurricane Polo is approaching Mexico's Baja Peninsula.

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Uncrewed vessel begins journey around Antarctica for climate research

A small uncrewed vessel has begun its journey around Antarctica to collect data on ocean emissions for climate research.

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Nor'easter brings high winds and heavy rain to US east coast

A nor'easter is bringing high winds and heavy rain to the US east coast, potentially affecting up to 40 million people.

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Residents of Gospić address illegal waste dumping issue

Residents of Gospić organized a campaign to protest against illegal waste dumping in their town.

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Hurricane Polo approaches Baja California region of Mexico

Hurricane Polo is approaching the Baja California region of Mexico with maximum sustained winds of around 150 mph.

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Cities consider potential right to air conditioning amid climate changes

Cities in the United States are evaluating whether residents should have a right to air conditioning due to climate change impacts on summer temperatures.

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BLM Proposes Expansion of Solar Farms in Mojave Desert

The Bureau of Land Management is proposing to expand solar farms into the Mojave Desert, raising concerns about biodiversity loss.

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Factors Contributing to Inaccurate Phone Weather Forecasts

Weather forecasts from phone apps can be inaccurate, leading to unexpected weather conditions.

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Judges' Perspectives on Climate Change Influenced by Educational Organization

An organization is influencing judges' views on climate change through education initiatives.

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Adjustments to Schedules Made in Response to Extreme Heat Conditions

Schools, sports teams, and outdoor employers are adjusting schedules to avoid extreme heat exposure.

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Levy for housing development in Norfolk Broads reduced, raising environmental concerns

The levy for housing development in the Norfolk Broads has been significantly reduced, raising concerns about environmental damage.

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Texas becomes leading state in solar power generation

Texas has become the largest producer of solar electricity in the United States.

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Analysis of El Niño's impact on Hurricane Polo's intensity

El Niño has potentially influenced Hurricane Polo's intensity, making it one of the most powerful storms of the Pacific season.