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Why hydropower faces more barriers than wind or solar

4:39pm July 04, 2025

Hydroelectricity makes up about a third of renewable energy in the U.S. Plant operators say they have far more federal hurdles to overcome than wind or solar energy companies.

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States may meet federal deadline on new Colorado River water-sharing deal

5:05am July 04, 2025

About 40 million people rely on the Colorado River for drinking water. It also irrigates agricultural fields. It's also shrinking. Now, states might agree on a potential deal on sharing the river.

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Arizona utilities offering payments for thermostat control when power grid strained

4:59am July 03, 2025

Utilities in Arizona are offering payments in exchange for control over customers' thermostats at times when the power grid is under strain to reduce demand and prevent blackouts.

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Captive Primate Safety Act aims to curb illegal pet trade in the U.S.

4:05pm July 02, 2025

by Stephanie O'Neill

Wildlife trafficking is one of the world's biggest illegal trades, and the U.S. creates much of the demand for pet primates. Now there's a proposed ban on privately owning and breeding these animals.

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How the budget bill would create headwinds for America's clean energy industry

5:09pm July 01, 2025

by Michael Copley

The budget bill passed by the Senate would roll back renewable energy incentives. That could short-circuit a manufacturing boom and increase electricity costs while making it harder to curb pollution.

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Great Plains farmers consider switching crops as aquifer runs out of water

4:16pm July 01, 2025

Under the Great Plains, there's an aquifer powering the region's agriculture system. But it's running out of water, prompting farmers in middle America to consider more environmentally friendly crops.

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The White House took down the nation's top climate report. You can still find it here

1:53pm July 01, 2025

The National Climate Assessment is the most influential source of information about climate change in the United States.

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Entrepreneurs in Texas betting on nuclear power to fuel AI energy demands

5:04am July 01, 2025

by Mose Buchele

Nuclear industry entrepreneurs in Texas say an artificial intelligence-fueled boom in energy demand will make small nuclear reactors a necessity in the near future.

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Great Plains farmers consider switching crops as aquifer runs out of water

5:00am July 01, 2025

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This company wants to be the first to mine the ocean floor, with Trump's help

6:00am June 30, 2025

The Metals Company is applying for permission from the Trump administration to mine for nickel and cobalt beneath a remote patch of the Pacific Ocean. Other countries say the minerals aren't America's to mine.

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