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The article profiles how Texas, the largest US oil producer, has become the leading generator of solar farm electricity, told through a farmer who earns $200,000 a year leasing land for panels. It presents the solar boom largely positively while briefly noting opponents' concerns and Trump's 'farmer destroying' criticism.
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Prince William and Princess Kate promoted Earthshot Prize finalist Ørsted on Instagram, highlighting the Danish energy company's shift from coal to offshore wind. The article also notes Prince Harry's separate appearance at the WellChild Awards and details the prize and Ørsted's renewable projects.
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Two helicopter pilots died when their aircraft crashed while conducting water drops on the Dome fire in Yosemite national park. The pilots worked for Precision and were supporting a helitack rappelling crew; the FAA and NTSB will investigate. The article also notes this year has been especially deadly for wildland firefighters and mentions Trump administration pressure amid a federal firefighter shortage.
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The article previews the first day of the 2026 UN General Assembly high-level debate, emphasizing the urgent costs of climate change, high energy prices, and recent disasters. It highlights debates over AI and data center energy use and reports on calls to accelerate renewable energy amid fossil fuel dependence.
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency as the state prepares for a record-breaking El Niño expected to bring severe winter storms, flooding, and coastal erosion. The article cites forecasts of a historic event and links it to climate change while outlining state preparations and recent emergency declarations.
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Three men from Liverpool were convicted of criminal damage after driving 4x4s across a protected Welsh peat bog, leaving irreversible tracks. They were identified after posting TikTok videos of the off-roading. One received a three-year ban from the site and fines, while two others were fined and disqualified from driving.
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Sen. Brian Schatz argues in an Axios interview that climate policy should be framed around affordability, saying rising utility, insurance, and gas costs are tied to climate inaction. The article contrasts that with the GOP budget law and Trump administration rollbacks of clean energy subsidies and renewable permitting.
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An op-ed argues that harms commonly blamed on 'AI' are specifically driven by large language models and the hyperscale data-center infrastructure behind them, using Memphis's Boxtown and xAI's Colossus as central examples. It contrasts this with lower-energy AI approaches and cites pollution, water stress, and electricity-rate impacts on households.
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World leaders gather at the UN General Assembly amid wars, economic strain, climate shocks, and rising concern over artificial intelligence. The meeting highlights the UN's diminished conflict-ending role and financial pressures, with Trump and other major leaders attending while some key figures skip. AI risks and multilateral cooperation are central themes.
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An Iowa family farm has transitioned from raising thousands of hogs for slaughter to growing specialty mushrooms. It is working with The Transfarmation Project, a Mercy for Animals initiative that helps industrial animal farmers move to sustainable crops and documents the financial and operational lessons. The article presents the switch as a replicable, profitable model for other farmers.
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Thousands marched in Barcelona, Palma and Ibiza against planned airport expansions in Spain, citing overtourism and environmental concerns. Organisers and local officials demanded fewer flights and more local control, while airport authority Aena said upgrades are needed to meet changing demands. The demonstrations were described as mainly peaceful, with no arrests reported.
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An Eagles-Titans NFL game in Nashville saw artificial turf reach 157F amid a heat warning, causing players to need IVs and cleats to melt. Players and the union pointed to the conditions while pushing for natural grass and safer scheduling.