June 25, 2025

The state of Michigan is urging federal courts to dismiss the DOJ lawsuit aimed at blocking potential climate action against the fossil fuel industry. (Lesley Clark/E&E News)

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The governor of New York announced plans to build the new “zero-emission” nuclear power plant, the first in decades. (Patrick McGeehan, Brad Plumer/The New York Times)

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A new study suggests policies banning plastic bags are associated with up to a 45 percent decrease in plastic bag litter found in shoreline cleanups. (Madeline Holcombe/CNN)

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The Trump Administration is rolling back protections for 58 million acres of the National Forest System. (Anna Phillips, Jake Spring/The Washington Post)

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A manufacturer sued to stop a webinar on the health risks of artificial turf across playgrounds and sports fields. (Hiroko Tabuchi, Ken Belson /The New York Times)

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Scientists in Hawaii are releasing live mosquitoes via drones to combat malaria in the declining bird population. (Benji Jones/VOX)

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The National Weather Service issued Alaska’s first ever heat advisory to help people better understand the dangers of the heat. (Mark Thiessen/The Associated Press)

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A new study finds a majority of people around the world support a carbon tax, even if it means they pay for it. (Sophie Hurwitz/Grist)

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The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) assessment finds flooding is New York City’s most pressing public health threat as rising sea levels and intensifying storms threaten the coastlines. (Eliza Fawcett/The City)

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Lawmakers in France approved a bill that applies penalties on ultra-fast fashion products to help offset their environmental impact. (Reuters)

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Then there’s this…

Smells like summer in Michigan – Pure Michigan tourism is releasing a new Michigan inspired fragrance called FRESH, which promises to evoke "beachy vacation days in the Great Lakes State.” (Bridge Michigan)