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In Maine’s Senate race, energy affordability has become a central issue. Republican Sen. Susan Collins is calling for more fossil fuel production, while Democrat Troy Jackson is proposing clean energy as a way to lower costs. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Texas could end up paying billions to an Israeli company for desalinated water. A proposed $6.4 billion project could privatize a major part of the state’s water supply, with higher costs potentially passed on to customers. Who will pay the price? insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Democrats could hold oversight hearings and use appropriations bill riders to put a check on the Trump administration if elected. But some say the most important climate move they could take is laying groundwork for a future direction in energy policy. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

With election day nearing, New York’s 17th Congressional District remains a toss up as Republican Mike Lawler and Democrat Cait Conley clash over data centers, nuclear power and artificial intelligence. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

More than a decade after the EPA found that Iowa wasn’t cracking down on polluting factory farms, the state continues to hedge on enforcement. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Florida’s gubernatorial race pits Republican Byron Donalds, who is endorsed by Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis, against Democrat David Jolly, who aims to address climate change in state policy. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

More than half of global sulfur hexafluoride emissions, a climate pollutant 24,300 times worse than CO2, come from China. An inexpensive recycling program could help slash emissions, an Inside Climate News analysis concludes. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Grasslands are crucial for carbon storage, wildlife and water quality, but they’re shrinking across North America, according to a new survey. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

High prices on diesel and mixed messaging around renewable fuels imperil Republican-held seats in Iowa. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Most of the world’s shallow reefs could collapse in the next 50 years, a new assessment warns. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

When PFAS concentrations fall below laboratory reporting limits, they are sometimes treated as zero. A new study suggests this practice may be hiding low levels of contamination in U.S. drinking water. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

A Boeing spokesperson said the company obtained the needed Ventura County permits for the demolition and has prepared ahead of time for the environmental impacts. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Extreme heat waves are predictable hazards, so they should be preventable disasters, climate and resilience experts say. But countries are struggling. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

A new report suggests PFAS are prevalent in Florida waterways, part of a widespread contamination of the “forever chemicals” in waterways across the country. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Alaska’s tight Senate race revolves around fishing, energy and high prices. Climate change is a key factor, but the candidates are largely avoiding the issue. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Did you ever notice how the talking points against data centers have a lot of overlap with those against wind and solar? Let’s unpack this. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

The far-flung global food system has turned into an “agribusiness financial complex,” critics say. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Britain wants a “golden age” of nuclear power. What will it mean for nature? insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

From wheelchair accessible kayak ramps to night sky observatories and new lodging, the Okefenokee region is in store for change following an historic UNESCO designation. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…

Development banks loan big agribusiness companies hundreds of millions of dollars every year. Critics say the funds conflict with the banks’ missions and recent efforts to “green” their lending. insideclimatenews.org/news/2…