Finns Are Seething After Google Illegally Toppled 250,000 Trees for a Data CenterThis story was originally published by The Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Behind a wire fence lies a vast gaping wound of earth. Before Google’s arrival a few months ago, an estimated quarter-million trees occupied the 815 acres of forest near the town of Muhos in rural northern Finland. Now they are all […]Mother Jones2d agoWhole story →PlanetFood
A Warming Climate Is All Over Alaska’s Senate Race. The Candidates Hardly Mention It.If you listen to the candidates running for the U.S. Senate seat in Alaska, some of the biggest issues in the race revolve around the state’s fisheries, its oil and gas development and soaring prices for fuel and other staples. Left largely unsaid, however, is that climate change is playing a role in at least […]Inside Climate News2d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetalaska senate race
Democrat Running Surprisingly Close Race In Deep Red State Says He Supports Parts Of Green New Deal‘No, I don’t support the Green New Deal. Parts of it, yes’Daily Caller2d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanetelection campaign
At Cadillac Mountain, a missing Wabanaki marker and the fight over what national parks should tellSigns and exhibits about slavery, climate change, and Native Americans have been removed from national parks across the country as part of the Trump administration’s campaign to eliminate what it calls disparaging materialABC News3d agoWhole story →JusticePlanet
A Solution to America’s Aluminum Crunch Is Hiding in Our LandfillsThis story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A global supply shortage and US tariffs have roiled the aluminum market this year, putting greater pressure on the United States to produce more of its own metal. Plans to build or reopen giant smelters are moving forward, but they all…Mother Jones3d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanet
Headlines for October 23, 2026Netanyahu Moves to Fully Lock Down West Bank Ahead of Israeli Elections, As Trump Threatens New Strikes, U.S. Ambassador Says Iran War Could Last Another Year, Study: European Heat Waves Killed 50,000 in 2026 as Toll of Climate Crisis Grows, French Student Union Denounces Macron Ban on “Illegitimate” Protests, Serbia: 150,000 Rally in Student-Led Protest…Democracy Now!1d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
What will Becerra and Hilton do on climate?California’s carbon market was supposed to help the state cut pollution and reach its ambitious zero-emissions climate goals. But 20 years after its creation, some environmental advocates argue recent changes to the program will greatly diminish its effectiveness, and the fallout could land at the feet of the next governor. As Emma Foehringer Merchant…CalMatters1d agoWhole story →PlanetCommerce
Climate lawfare's back-channel campaign, and how you'll pay the billThe Supreme Court heard oral argument in Suncor Energy v. Boulder County, a case at the center of a climate lawfare campaign to make energy companies pay for global climate change.Fox News1d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
Wild animals can’t vote. Here’s where they’re on the ballot anyway.When millions of voters fill out their ballots in November, they won’t just be choosing elected representatives. Many states are offering the chance to impact conservation and wildlife as well, through ballot measures focused on things like dedicating more money to habitat protection or mitigating the impacts of climate change. One could even reshape…Vox1d agoWhole story →GovernmentPlanet
Mike Johnson asks Trump for more midterm money as Republicans seek to avert disaster in House racesBy Sarah Ferris, David Wright, CNN (CNN) — In the final sprint to the midterms, Speaker Mike Johnson went to President Donald Trump with a crucial ask, according to a person familiar with the exchange. Johnson’s message: Could Trump spare more cash to help House Republicans in this tough political climate? He wasn’t the onlyABC17News.com1d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurityMike Johnson
What will Becerra and Hilton do on climate?California’s carbon market was supposed to help the state cut pollution and reach its ambitious zero-emissions climate goals. But 20 years after its creation, some environmental advocates argue recent changes to the program will greatly diminish its effectiveness, and the fallout could land at the feet of the next governor. As Emma Foehringer Merchant…CalMatters1d agoWhole story →PlanetCommerce
How would Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton manage California’s most precious resource, water?We asked California governor candidates Xavier Becerra and Steve Hilton how they'd manage conflicts over water. The Republican endorsed more spending on dams.CalMatters14d agoWhole story →Planetcalifornia governor election
Internal Poll Suggests Steve Hilton Gaining Ground in California Governor's Race Against Xavier BecerraDemocrat Xavier Becerra's lead over Republican challenger Steve Hilton in California's governor's race is shrinking, an internal survey taken after their first debate revealed. The post Internal Poll Suggests Steve Hilton Gaining Ground in California Governor’s Race Against Xavier Becerra appeared first on Breitbart .Breitbart News Network19d agoWhole story →Governmentcalifornia governors race
Steve Hilton vs. Becerra: Latest California Polls With 7 Weeks to MidtermThe winner will replace current governor Gavin Newsom, who is termed out of office.Newsweek1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentGavin Newsomcalifornia gubernatorial election
Takeaways from CNN’s California governor debateXavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN.Cable News Network24d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyDonald Trumpcalifornia governor debate
Is Becerra Dodging Steve Hilton? Republican Calls Out Rival as Governor’s Race Heats UpAs Republican Steve Hilton touts a narrowing gap in California’s governor’s race, he’s challenging Democrat opponent Xavier Becerra to another debate, accusing him of “backing out” of a Los Angeles Times candidate forum this week. Hilton suggested Becerra’s absence could be tied to a post-debate online poll favoring the Republican candidate. In a video…The Daily Signal15d agoWhole story →Governmentcalifornia governor s race
Becerra holds 27-point lead over Hilton in California governor's race: PollDemocrat Xavier Becerra is maintaining his strong lead in California’s gubernatorial race with only weeks to go until Election Day, according to a new poll released Wednesday. The Emerson College survey found that 60 percent of likely voters backed the former Health and Human Services secretary over his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to replace outgoing...The Hill3d agoSources (2)Whole story →GovernmentEducationcalifornia governor race
Steve Hilton demands laptop evidence over claims Xavier Becerra knew kids went to traffickersSteve Hilton is demanding federal officials turn over records — including a former federal contractor’s laptop — that he claims could expose what Xavier Becerra knew about migrant children being handed to traffickers during the Biden administration.New York Post5d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentmigrant child trafficking scandal
