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For subscribersApril 27, 2025

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The Trump Administration Wants Seafloor Mining. What Does That Mean? →

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Interior Department to Fast-Track Oil, Gas and Mining Projects →

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New Study Could Bolster Climate Laws to Make Polluters Pay →

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For Trump, Chemicals in Straws Are a Crisis. In Water, Maybe Less So. →

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Almost Half of Americans Breathe Unhealthy Air, Report Finds →

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The U.S. imposed sky-high tariffs on solar imports from four countries, but it’s unclear if they will be enough to fight back Chinese competitors.

By Claire Brown

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The Connection Between Faith and Environmental Action

Leaders from many religions — including, notably, Pope Francis — have long sought to tie their faith to environmental stewardship.

By Catrin Einhorn

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