"Wind and solar power generated more than a third of Brazil’s electricity in August, the first month on record the two renewable sources have crossed that threshold, according to government data made public on Thursday and analyzed by energy think tank Ember."
"Here in the pine-covered mountains known as the Sierra Gorda – one of the most biodiverse stretches of Mexico – a “mercury boom” is underway."
"The Sierra Club has hired one of its longtime leaders to serve as executive director as the organization seeks stability after the tumultuous ouster of its former boss, Ben Jealous."
"The provision in the government funding bill could shield pesticide companies from billions of dollars in lawsuits."
"The U.S. and U.K. are expected to sign a deal to bolster nuclear energy as President Trump travels to Britain."
"America’s cancer research system, which has helped save millions of lives, is under threat in one of its most productive moments."
"Big Tech’s AI frenzy is pressing up electricity demand around the country. The power grid is stuck in natural gas-fuelled inertia, slow to bring new clean energy projects online and leaving consumers on the hook."
"Rising temperatures have caused as many as 4.6 million extra dengue cases each year, and will cause many more by 2050, a new study finds."
"Both House and Senate lawmakers have advanced bills rejecting the Trump administration’s proposal to eliminate climate research at the weather agency."
