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A Legacy of Resistance Lives on in Louisiana’s ‘Cancer Alley’ - WhoWhatWhy At the site of the largest slave revolt in history, a new generation is fighting for a cleaner future.

At the site of the largest slave revolt in history, a new generation is fighting for a cleaner future. Ned Randolph reports for @climateconnections.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #canceralley

Better Access to Banks Can Help Latinos Recover After Disasters - WhoWhatWhy About 10 percent of Latinos lack checking or savings accounts and rely on often costly alternative financial services that make it harder to build financial stability after a crisis.

About 10 percent of Latinos lack checking or savings accounts and rely on often costly alternative financial services that make it harder to build financial stability after a crisis. Bridgett Ennis reports for @climateconnections.bsky.social ns.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow

Some First Nations Ready ‘to Rise’ If Poilievre Lifts BC Oil Tanker Ban - WhoWhatWhy A DeSmog dispatch from Prince Rupert, which could be ground zero for Canada’s next big oil export fight.

Prince Rupert could be ground zero for the next big oil battle—some First Nations are ready ‘to rise.’ Daniel Mesec reports for @desmog.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #FirstNations #Oil

These Companies Are Backtracking on Climate in Bow to Conservatives - WhoWhatWhy Social media platforms, energy companies, investment firms, airlines, big banks, and philanthropic organizations have backtracked on their environmental pledges to fall in line with the Trump administ...

Major corporations are backtracking on climate pledges under Trump’s anti-climate agenda. Martina Igini reports for @earthorg.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org
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Utilities Are Shutting Off Power to a Growing Number of Households - WhoWhatWhy While some states ban shutoffs during winter, summer outages are on the rise.

As climate change drives more extreme heat, US utilities are cutting power to more households — most during last year’s record-breaking summer, a recent report finds. Akielly Hu reports for @gristnews.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #utilityshutoffs #powergrid

‘Billionaires Over Life on Earth:’ Trump EPA Guts Environmental Protections - WhoWhatWhy “The Trump administration is trying to roll back decades of critical health and safety regulations that have saved millions of lives and are all that's standing between us and runaway climate change.”

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin brags about “driving a dagger into the heart of the climate change religion” as he guts vital protections and puts thousands of lives at risk. Brett Wilkins reports for @commondreams.org.web.brid.gy via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #EPA

Plastic Pollution: So Much Bigger Than Straws - WhoWhatWhy The current administration continues to senselessly undermine efforts to reduce single-use plastics. But plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons.

Plastic never was and never will be disposable, and neither are the people it poisons. Jackie Nuñez reports for @the-revelator.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #plasticpollution

As the Politics of Climate Change Shift, How Can Ordinary People Respond? - WhoWhatWhy According to the founder of the Environmental Voter Project, the best way to move beyond despair is to take action.

According to the founder of the Environmental Voter Project, the best way to move beyond despair is to take action. Sarah Wesseler reports for @climateconnections.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #climateaction

Cuts to US Weather and Climate Research Could Put Public Safety at Risk - WhoWhatWhy Firings and budget cuts could slow emergency disaster response and weaken resilience efforts.

Firings and budget cuts could slow emergency disaster response and weaken resilience efforts. #CCNow #climateresearch

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Europe Faces Increased Heat Mortality in Coming Decades - WhoWhatWhy Extreme temperature caused by unchecked climate change could claim 2.3 million lives in Europe by 2100, a new study warns.

A new study published by a team of researchers led by Pierre Masselot, warns extreme temperatures caused by unchecked climate change could claim 2.3 million lives in Europe by 2100. Javier Barbuzano reports for @eos.org via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #climatecrisis #heatmortality

‘It’s About Control’: Why Trump Changed Denali’s Name to Mount McKinley - WhoWhatWhy America has always stripped the land of its original Indigenous names. It’s had surprising climate implications.

"Renaming is saying, ‘Now that we’ve conquered you, we can remake this space into something that’s more beneficial to us,’” said Niiyokamigaabaw Deondre Smiles, as reported by Taylar Dawn Stagner for @gristnews.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #MountDenali

A Silent Threat Underground: Deregulation Fuels the Spread of Forever Chemicals - WhoWhatWhy The Trump administration has already rolled back planned limits on PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems.

The Trump administration has already rolled back planned limits on PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to cancer and other health problems. #CCNow #PFAS #deregulation

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Canada OKs ‘Massive’ $20 Billion Loan for Trans-Mountain Pipeline - WhoWhatWhy Critics say support for TMX means struggling Canadians end up paying the price as global fossil fuel companies “reap the rewards.”

Critics say support for TMX means struggling Canadians end up paying the price as global fossil fuel companies “reap the rewards.” Taylor Noakes reports for @desmog.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #Canada #Pipeline #CCNow

Trump’s Agenda Won’t Let His Energy Secretary Achieve ‘Energy Abundance’ - WhoWhatWhy Chris Wright is no hater of renewables, nuclear power, or transmission. But the Trump administration’s energy policy is a contradictory mess.

Chris Wright is now energy secretary — but can he deliver 'energy abundance' as Trump freezes clean energy and foreign aid? #CCNow #americanenergy

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Megadroughts Have Grown in Size and Scope - WhoWhatWhy A new study maps and ranks the largest, longest-lasting, and most severe multiyear droughts from 1980 to 2018.

According to a new study, researchers reported the total land area affected by multiyear droughts has expanded by 50,000 square kilometers, or more than 12 million acres, each year. Rebecca Owen reports for @eos.org via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #megadroughts #climatechange

Do Americans Really Want Urban Sprawl? - WhoWhatWhy Although car-dependent suburbs continue to spread across the nation, they’re not as popular as you might assume.

Although car-dependent suburbs continue to spread nationwide, they’re not as popular as you might assume, reports Sarah Wesseler for @climateconnections.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org
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Maui’s Post-Wildfire Housing Crisis Offers a Warning for Los Angeles - WhoWhatWhy After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear LA could face a similar fate without strong renter protections — and enforcement.

After wildfires devastated the island, homelessness spiked. Advocates fear LA could face a similar fate without strong renter protections — and enforcement. Jack Ross reports for @capitalandmain.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #LosAngelesFire #HousingCrisis #Maui

Mapped: Donald Trump’s Transatlantic Anti-Green Network - WhoWhatWhy Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and US are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction.

Politicians, donors, think tanks, and media outlets in the UK and the US are working increasingly closely to scupper climate policies and promote fossil fuel extraction. #CCNow

Adam Barnett reports for @desmog.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org

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How Big Insurance’s Investment in Fossil Fuels Came Back to Bite It - WhoWhatWhy In a vicious cycle, the sector’s financing of oil and gas is having an impact on its bottom line.

The devastation of the Los Angeles fires proves to Big Insurance that their continuous investment in oil and gas comes at a great cost. Marcus Baram reports for @capitalandmain.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #biginsurance #fossilfuelmoney

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Her Body Was 126 Degrees After She Died; Medical Examiner Blamed Drugs - WhoWhatWhy Jessica Witzel’s autopsy report raises an important question: How many heat-related deaths among the unhoused are being erased by the failure to collect and report accurate data on climate-related mor...

Jessica Witzel’s autopsy raises an important question: How many heat-related deaths among the unhoused are being erased by the failure to report accurate data on climate-related mortality? #CCNow Marisol Cortez for @deceleration.bsky.social via @coveringclimatenow.org
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‘Insatiable Greed’: Richest 1% Have Already Burned Through Their 2025 Carbon Cap - WhoWhatWhy “The super-rich continue to squander humanity’s chances with their lavish lifestyles, polluting stock portfolios, and pernicious political influence. This is theft — pure and simple.”

‘This is theft — pure and simple,’ says Nafkote Dabi, Oxfam’s climate change policy lead, as their analysis reveals the top 1% has already exceeded their 2025 global carbon cap. Jake Johnson reports for @commondreams.org via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #carbonbudget #climatecrisis

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Climate-Fueled Insurance Cost Hikes Putting American Dream 'Out of Reach' | Common Dreams As catastrophic wildfires ravage communities in Los Angeles, a new report reveals how rising home insurance costs due to climate change could push families towards financial ruin. Are we willing to sa...

📈 Home insurance + climate change: New analysis from the Federal Insurance Office shows "that homeowner insurance costs are rapidly rising across the U.S.—8.7% faster than the rate of inflation in 2018-22.” (This article is free for #CCNow partners to republish in our sharing library.)

College Athletics: Game Day for Climate Action - WhoWhatWhy As teams travel thousands of miles to compete, the cost to the planet rises. But sports offer a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable experiences.

As teams travel thousands of miles to compete, the cost to the planet rises. But sports offer a unique opportunity to advocate for sustainable experiences. #CCNow #climateaction

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The Wrong Lesson From Trudeau’s Fall Is That Climate Action Is Unpopular - WhoWhatWhy What the country craves is fewer selfies and more action to confront the emergency.

As Trudeau resigns, one thing is clear: blaming climate action for his fall misses the mark. Mitch Anderson reports for @desmog.bsky.social, via @coveringclimatenow.org. #CCNow #trudeau #climateaction