February 11, 2026

 

Trump threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge from Michigan to Canada if demands not met - hours after his administration met with Ambassador Bridge owners. (Tyler Pager, Marine Stevis-Gridneff/The New York Times)

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A federal judge ruled an offshore wind project in New York can resume construction, the fifth such project back on track after a sweeping stop-work order was issued last year. (Dan McCarthy/Canary Media)

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The Trump administration opens the only Marine National Monument in the Atlantic Ocean to commercial fishing after decades of protection and reclosure after his first term. (Rachel Frazein/The Hill)

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New report finds EV fast-charging networks grew over 30 percent in 2025. (Shannon Osaka/The Washington Post)

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A bill passed by Congress withdraws $500 million in funding allocated for abandoned mine cleanup projects to pay for U.S. Forest Service operations. (Kiley Bense/Inside Climate News)

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For nearly two decades, a small group of conservative activists have been working behind the scenes to wipe out climate regulation in the U.S., finding success as Trump allies. (Lisa Friedman, Maxine Joselow/The New York Times)

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A coalition of unions and local governments filed a lawsuit against FEMA for cutting its staff, arguing the agency is violating laws that mandate the group maintain capabilities to respond to disasters. (Daniel Weissner/Reuters)

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Scientists find “ghost forests” more widespread than originally thought as a result of climate change. (Brady Dennis, Kevin Crowe/The Washington Post)

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Recently released study links chronic exposure to wildfire smoke to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the US. (Dorany Pineda/The Associated Press)

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And then there’s this

 

Introducing Coalie: how the government is using a cute mascot to help improve coal industry PR. (Kate Yoder/Grist)