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Kimberly Terrell has resigned from Tulane, saying the university tried to censor her research into racial disparities in the petrochemical workforce. “I cannot remain silent as this university sacrifices academic integrity for political appeasement.” floodlightnews.org/tulane-scienti…

The “One Big Beautiful Bill,” passed by House Republicans in May, would repeal clean energy tax credits and raise U.S. emissions by 1 billion tons annually by 2035, researchers say. floodlightnews.org/how-the-big-be…

A Southern California air board has delayed a plan to phase out gas-fired furnaces and water heaters, after a fierce lobbying campaign led by SoCalGas and dozens of local officials. floodlightnews.org/california-boa…

This Texas gas plant would emit as much pollution as 72,000 cars—and most of its electricity would go to private data centers. “There will be a constant roaring of gigantic fans,” one resident said. floodlightnews.org/data-centers-a…

A Pew survey finds growing support for fossil fuels—even among Democrats. Since 2020, both parties have cooled on renewables and warmed to oil, coal, and gas. One researcher blames the shift on “culture war issues.” floodlightnews.org/support-for-re…

A Tulane University scientist who studied racial disparities in petrochemical hiring says she was censored by school leaders and pressured to stop. Kimberly Terrell has now resigned after 25 years at the university. floodlightnews.org/tulane-scienti…

A House Republican bill passed in May would cut support for wind, solar, batteries, and EVs—while extending subsidies for nuclear plants and biofuels. floodlightnews.org/how-the-big-be…

Reflective roofs can: ☀️ Stay 50+°F cooler than dark roofs 💡 Cut electricity use 🏥 Reduce heat-related illness and death 🌎 Lower emissions equal to 1.2M cars/year So why is the roofing industry fighting them? floodlightnews.org/this-little-kn…

Southern California could have passed the boldest clean-air rule in decades. But after a pressure campaign from SoCalGas and its allies, the plan was weakened and delayed. floodlightnews.org/the-gas-lobby-…

Data centers are the engine behind AI—and in Texas, gas is the fuel. Rather than wait to connect to the grid, developers are building fossil-fueled power plants on-site. floodlightnews.org/data-centers-a…

Under the GOP-backed “One Big Beautiful Bill,” renewable energy projects would lose tax credits unless they begin construction within 60 days of the bill’s passage. floodlightnews.org/how-the-big-be…

Six environmental groups are suing Louisiana over a law that blocks community air monitoring—just as toxic pollution spikes across the state’s industrial corridor. floodlightnews.org/environmental-…

Kimberly Terrell says Tulane leaders tried to suppress her research showing petrochemical jobs in Louisiana mostly go to white workers, while Black and Hispanic communities face the pollution. floodlightnews.org/tulane-scienti…

A coalition including SoCalGas led a campaign that convinced dozens of local officials in Southern California to oppose a proposed rule phasing out gas appliances. floodlightnews.org/california-boa…

A proposed data center near New Braunfels, Texas, will come with its own 1,200 MW gas plant—enough to power a major city. It won’t serve the grid, only the servers. A neighbor says it will “completely destroy our way of life.” floodlightnews.org/data-centers-a…

The “One Big Beautiful Bill” could raise household energy costs by up to $415 a year by 2035, according to a Princeton University model. floodlightnews.org/how-the-big-be…

Flooding in coastal areas of the United States is projected to occur 10 times more often over the next 25 years, with about 2.5 million people and 1.4 million homes facing severe property damage from sea level rise. floodlightnews.org/flood-risks-ge…

Our publishing partner The Xylom needs to raise $7,500 by the end of the month in a last-ditch attempt to keep the only Asian American-run climate news outlet running. You can make a commitment to sustain their reporting starting at $1/month. fundrazr.com/the_xylom?ref=…

Dark roofing manufacturers say cool roof rules limit consumer choice. Critics say they’re protecting profits—at the expense of public health in overheated cities. floodlightnews.org/this-little-kn…

Ingleside on the Bay, Texas—a tranquil town of 614 residents—has transformed into a major U.S. crude oil export hub. Now, residents face health issues, environmental degradation, and a disrupted way of life. floodlightnews.org/how-big-oil-is…