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Don’t Mention Climate: Now, Clean Energy Is All About the Money

The Inflation Reduction Act was once hailed as the biggest climate law in U.S. history. But as supporters try to save it, they’ve stopped talking about the environment altogether.

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What Sonic Detectives Listen for When Rockets Launch

Physicists who record rocket launches and landings, most often by SpaceX, are learning important facts about the acoustics of spaceflight.

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US Archaeologists Face Uncertain Future With Trump Administration Cuts

Federal layoffs and grant terminations threaten efforts to understand and preserve the nation’s past. “We are getting cut off at the knees,” said one archaeologist.

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NOAA Announces 2025 Atlantic Hurricane Season Prediction

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November.

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These Plants Protect Larvae From Wildfires

Growths on plants formed by parasitic weevils help their offspring hunker down on a Brazilian savanna and outlast the flames.

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New Studies Dismiss Signs of Life on Distant Planet

In April, astronomers said they had detected a possible signature of life on the exoplanet K2-18b. Now, three independent analyses discount the evidence.

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From Oregon, a Chocolate Cake That Changes Hearts and Minds

The Portland area is a hot spot for vegans, who have the most environmentally friendly diets. It has also yielded a game-changing dessert.

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‘Baby Bear’ Learns How to Be Wild From Humans in Fur

At a wildlife center in San Diego, caretakers of a black bear cub are using extraordinary measures to keep him from becoming reliant on humans, including donning masks and vintage fur coats.

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Documents Show E.P.A. Wants to Erase Greenhouse Gas Limits on Power Plants

The agency plans to argue that carbon emissions from power plants do not contribute “significantly” to climate change. Scientists disagree.

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Trump Signs Executive Orders for Faster Build-Out of Nuclear Power Plants

Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.

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