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EPA ends $7B Solar for All program under Trump
The EPA has canceled the $7B Solar for All program, ending funding for low-income solar projects and prompting legal challenges and political backlash.
Megafires in Arizona, Utah spawn dangerous fire clouds
Arizona and Utah wildfires create massive 'fire clouds' that spark erratic winds, power outages, evacuations, and dangerous firefighting conditions.
Trump EPA seeks repeal of key climate change finding
Trump's EPA proposes repealing the 2009 endangerment finding, a move that could dismantle climate regulations tied to greenhouse gas emissions.
US struggles to prepare as extreme weather grows more frequent
Climate change drives more deadly floods, fires and storms, but outdated attitudes and weak action leave the US unprepared for worsening extreme weather.
GOP Megabill cuts clean energy credits, raises home costs
A Republican-backed tax bill cuts solar, EV and wind credits, raising home energy costs and threatening clean energy jobs, climate goals and reliability.
Summer heat raises risk of child deaths in hot cars
Record heat waves raise risks of child deaths in hot cars. Experts urge parents to double-check backseats and follow safety steps to prevent heatstroke.
How to stay safe in a heat wave without air conditioning
Learn how to stay cool during extreme heat waves without AC. Tips for cooling down, staying safe at work and spotting heat illness symptoms early.
EPA to roll back power plant greenhouse gas, mercury limits
The EPA aims to cancel rules capping greenhouse gas and mercury from coal and natural gas plants, citing costs, while environmental groups prepare court fights.
EPA may end emissions reporting rule for polluters
The EPA plans to end a rule requiring major polluters to report emissions. Experts warn this could erase accountability and increase climate-related risks.
Scientists chase hailstorms to study costly weather threat
Researchers are driving into hailstorms across the Plains to study how giant hail forms and causes billions in damage. The ICECHIP project is underway.
Staff cuts strain tornado warnings amid rising threat
As U.S. tornadoes surge, weather service staff shortages raise safety concerns. Experts warn cuts may impact forecasts and public warnings.
Trump wildfire agency plan sparks chaos concerns
Trump’s plan to merge wildfire efforts into one agency draws warnings from ex-officials who fear chaos, rising risks and weakened fire prevention.
