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Warming Trends: A Manatee with ‘Trump’ on its Back, a Climate Version of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons and an Arctic Podcast

A column highlighting climate-related studies, innovations, books, cultural events and other developments from the global warming frontier.

By Katelyn Weisbrod

Many Overheated Forests May Soon Release More Carbon Than They Absorb

The Radical Case for Growing Huge Swaths of Bamboo in North America

A manatee is seen in the Homosassa River in Florida with "TRUMP" inscribed in the algae on its back. Credit: Hailey Warrington

Politics & Policy

Court Strikes Down Trump Rollback of Climate Regulations for Coal-Fired Power Plants

The ruling throws out the Affordable Clean Energy rule and directs the EPA to start over with its required regulation of greenhouse gases from electricity generation.

By Georgina Gustin

The Supreme Court Hears Arguments on Climate Change. Is it Ready to Decide Which Courts Have Jurisdiction?

Could Baltimore’s Climate Change Suit Become a Supreme Court Test Case?

The Mount Storm coal fired power station sits on a man-made lake near Mount Storm, West Virginia. Credit: Michael S. Williamson/The Washington Post via Getty Images

Justice

The South’s Communication Infrastructure Can’t Withstand Climate Change

Much of the South’s early communications infrastructure was installed in the 1960s, expanded during the 1980s and 1990s, and is nearing the end of its life span.

Global Efforts to Adapt to the Impacts of Climate Are Lagging as Much as Efforts to Slow Emissions

Will 2021 Be the Year for Environmental Justice Legislation? States Are Already Leading the Way

Property damage after Hurricane Zeta on Oct. 29, 2020 in Chalmette, Louisiana. Credit: Sandy Huffaker/Getty Images

Fossil Fuels

American Petroleum Institute Chief Promises to Fight Biden and the Democrats on Drilling, Tax Policy

Mike Sommers, in his annual address, said the oil and gas industry remained essential to America. Will Biden and political leaders agree?

By Nicholas Kusnetz

The Senate’s New Point Man on Climate Has Been the Democrats’ Most Fossil Fuel-Friendly Senator

Exxon Pledges to Reduce Emissions, but the Details Suggest Nothing Has Changed

Pump jacks operate at dusk near Loco Hills on April 23, 2020 in Eddy County, New Mexico. Credit: Paul Ratje/AFP via Getty Images

Clean Energy

Inside Clean Energy: Here Are 3 States to Watch in 2021

Even with Biden in charge, much of the action on clean energy will remain at the state level.

By Dan Gearino

Inside Clean Energy: Des Moines Just Set a New Bar for City Clean Energy Goals

As Big Energy Gains, Can Europe’s Community Renewables Compete?

The Massachusetts State House the seat of Government in Boston. United States. Credit: Tim Graham/Getty Images

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