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The Trump administration ordered national park materials reviewed for content deemed disparaging to Americans and placed QR codes inviting visitors to report such signs. Instead, visitors submitted more than 35,000 comments, and an analysis found at least 19,000 opposed the censorship campaign and supported the parks.
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Firefighters say the federal government is failing them amid an intense wildfire season, describing severe staffing shortages, fatigue, and dangerous conditions. The article contrasts their accounts with Trump administration pressure for aggressive containment and cites data on entrapments and fatalities.
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An international study finds Greenland and Antarctica lost 11.3 trillion tonnes of ice since the 1970s, raising global sea levels by more than 1.1 inches. Scientists warn the trend is driven by warming oceans and puts millions more people at risk of coastal flooding and erosion. Recent slowdowns are described as short-term fluctuations, not a reversal.
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The EPA is eliminating limits on climate pollution from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas. The article includes an interview with the president of the Center for Climate and Energy Solutions, framing the rollback through environmental concern.
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The UK's Climate Change Committee says a third Heathrow runway can only proceed if the aviation industry pays for cleaner fuels and carbon-removal technology, which could raise ticket prices. The government is consulting on the expansion and an expected Commons vote later this year, while airlines oppose the conditions and some researchers argue expansion conflicts with climate targets.
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A black bear bit a camper at a Colorado campground and another entered a sleeping teenager's bedroom, leaving both with minor injuries. Colorado has recorded 10 bear attacks this year, an unprecedented number, which officials link to a statewide drought reducing natural food supplies and driving bears toward human residences.
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Coastal communities on the Atlantic coast are grappling with erosion driven by rising seas and stronger storms, forcing difficult choices. The segment profiles two communities confronting the effects.
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A new report finds that the top 20 private equity firms' energy holdings emit about 1.5bn tons of greenhouse gases annually, more than most countries. The article highlights their fossil fuel and datacenter investments, including gas and coal plants, and raises concerns about climate transition, opacity, and regulatory conflicts.
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A new study finds that after the Trump administration ended U.S. embassy air-quality monitoring in 2025, satellite data showed local air pollution rose by 24–33% over several months. Researchers and outside economists say the program had improved air quality, and its shutdown may have removed accountability that pressured polluters.
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott directed state regulators to penalize data centers that fail to comply with Texas Water Code disclosure requirements, citing possible civil and criminal violations. The article situates the directive amid Texas's data center boom and growing public concern over water consumption and drought.
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The Trump administration finalized an EPA rule that dismantles most Biden-era power plant climate regulations and proposes eliminating EPA authority to regulate power-sector greenhouse gases. The article highlights projections of increased emissions, public health harms, and criticism from environmental lawyers, while noting administration claims of lower electricity prices.
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The EPA announced it is repealing greenhouse gas emission limits for coal- and gas-fired power plants, removing requirements that would have forced sharp emission cuts, including through carbon capture. The segment discusses the rollback with a representative from the Environmental Defense Fund.