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Fisheries and climate research would be hit hard in Trump’s proposed budget
NOAA's next-generation geostationary satellite program, nearly a decade in development, is among the major scientific initiatives facing the axe under Trump's proposed budget cuts. The reductions would gut federal capacity for weather forecasting, climate monitoring, and fisheries management at a time when these systems underpin everything from disaster preparedness to food security. Scientists warn the damage to long-lead research programs would take years, if not decades, to reverse.
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World Peatland Day honors a crucial ecosystem in the fight against climate change
Peatlands store twice as much carbon as all the world's forests combined, making them one of the planet's most powerful natural defenses against climate change. Unlike typical decomposition, organic matter submerged in these waterlogged ecosystems locks carbon away for thousands of years rather than releasing it into the atmosphere. Protecting and restoring peatlands — found everywhere from the Russian Arctic to central Africa — is increasingly seen as a critical and underutilized climate strategy.
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Six states sue Trump administration over deal to kill windfarm project
Six states have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over its decision to pay nearly $1 billion in taxpayer funds to French energy giant TotalEnergies to abandon two major offshore wind projects off New York and North Carolina. State attorneys general argue the deal is unlawful, raising serious questions about the executive branch's authority to unilaterally cancel federally approved energy leases. The lawsuit adds to mounting legal pressure on the administration's aggressive rollback of offshore wind development.
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UK’s growing green economy worth more than £100bn a year, research finds
Britain's green economy has surpassed £100 billion in annual value, supporting over a million jobs and attracting nearly half a trillion pounds in planned investment, according to CBI Economics research. The analysis highlights that the net zero sector is delivering higher-than-average wages and spreading economic benefits across the entire country. The findings make a strong case that the clean energy transition is not just an environmental imperative but a significant driver of national prosperity.
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Australia has the money to protect nature. It just isn’t spending it, expert says
Australia holds some of the world's most unique biodiversity yet consistently fails to fund its protection at levels commensurate with its wealth. Wildlife ecologist Euan Ritchie of Deakin University argues the country has the financial capacity to act but lacks the political will. With international scrutiny mounting, experts are calling on global bodies to hold Australia accountable for its conservation commitments.
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