In Florida, manatee deaths edge up slightly in 2025
The beloved sea cows still face many threats, but deaths this year were not as high as in 2021 and ...
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Can the world quit coal?
Coal is the dirtiest source of fossil fuel energy and a major contributor of greenhouse gas emissions.
Regulating AI use could stop its runaway energy expansion
Without guardrails, we risk creating a convenience technology that accelerates environmental collapse.
Where America’s CO2 emissions come from – what you need to know, in charts
There have been some promising downward trends, but political winds and energy demands threaten progress.
OUC is keeping Orlando hooked on dirty energy
An over-reliance on coal and gas has made Orlando dirtier, less healthy and more expensive.
Coal plants emitted more pollution during the last government shutdown, while regulators were furloughed
Pollution increased when the EPA stopped watching and returned to normal once inspections resumed.
Report: Florida utilities ‘slow to move off fossil fuels,’ risking climate goals
The Sierra Club graded 75 utilities on their plans to cut coal and gas, with most Florida utilities scoring poorly.
Trump reversed policies supporting electric vehicles − it will affect the road to clean electricity, too
Encouraging EV adoption is better for the climate than many people expect, leading to lower-emitting power sources.
Communities pay the price for ‘free’ AI tools
AI data centers produce massive noise pollution, use huge amounts of water and keep us hooked on fossil fuels.
How your air conditioner can help the power grid, rather than overloading it
Turning air conditioners into an asset for the grid helps the transition from fossil fuels to cleaner energy.