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Why Climateflation Will Drive Food Prices More Than War

Economists expect this summer's heatwaves to drive 2027 food prices more than the Iran war. Climateflation, explained: from your grocery bill to your mortgage rate.

ByIngmar Rentzhog,

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Amid Spiking Insurance Claims, Pennsylvania Invests In Wildlife Crossings

Pennsylvania is creating its first group of 11 stakeholder agencies to guide wildlife crossing investments, a move likely to lower vehicle collision insurance claims.

ByNoël Fletcher,

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U.S. To Restrict Exports Of Recycled Critical Minerals

President Donald Trump signed an export restriction directive to ensure recovered critical minerals and materials are used for domestic national defense and industry.

ByNoël Fletcher,

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San Jose Plans $13B BART Subway Extension. How About <$1B?

BART is failing, but the plan to expand it involves extravagant cost to duplicate its almost 70 year old design. New technology might serve riders for far less

ByBrad Templeton,

Senior Contributor

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Textile Industry Challenged Over Microfibre Leaks Into The Environment

More than 58,000 tonnes of microfibres from textile production leak into the environment every year, according to a new analysis.

ByJamie Hailstone,

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Extreme Heat Is Rewriting The Rules Of Youth Sports

Extreme heat is making youth sports more dangerous. Here's how experts say kids can stay safe and prevent heat illness.

BySweta Chakraborty,

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Why Soil Carbon Is The Real Fuel Behind Canada’s Wildfires

New research reveals that 76% of Canada's wildfire emissions come from soil carbon, reshaping how we think about wildfire smoke, climate change, and forest management.

ByPhil De Luna,

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Climate Scientist Fleeing Wildfires: ‘We’re In A Race Against Time’

Professor Stefan Rahmstorf escapes out-of-control wildfires in France, and warns fossil fuel inaction is supercharging climate disasters.

ByDavid Vetter,

Senior Contributor

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The Hunt For Natural Hydrogen Shifts To The Philippines

This week’s Current Climate newsletter also looks at why Tesla’s founders are backing an anti-Cybertruck and Sila’s expanding production of silicon battery anodes.

ByAlan Ohnsman,

Senior Editor

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The Hidden Wildlife Challenge Of The Renewable Energy Boom

While renewable energy is expanding more than ever, the infrastructure impact on key species like bats and birds, as well as sensitive habitats are often overlooked.

ByIndrabati Lahiri,

Contributor