May 14, 2025

The Justice Department is suing Michigan for its planned legal actions against fossil fuel companies for contributing to the climate crisis. (Nate Redman/Reuters)

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Air-quality monitoring programs were temporarily suspended at national parks across the country by the Trump administration. (Maxine Joselow/The Washington Post)

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The Trump administration is planning to eliminate the longstanding Energy Star program that certifies energy efficient appliances and provides tax credits to bring down consumer costs. (Annie Grayer, Ella Nilsen/CNN)

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Studies show microplastic pollution exposure is making bees more susceptible to bacteria and viruses, ultimately affecting plant pollination. (Marta Zaraska/The Washington Post)

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In a first-of-its-kind move, Hawaii passed a bill increasing traveler hotel costs to fund environmental projects to cope with climate change. (Julia Jacobo/ABC News)

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A new analysis shows the majority of major U.S. cities - including Detroit - are significantly sinking in large part due to groundwater pumping. (Mira Rojanasakul/The New York Times)

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Nearly all newly constructed homes in the United Kingdom will be required to install rooftop solar panels. (Paige Bennett/EcoWatch)

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The world’s biggest corporations have caused $28 trillion in climate damage, a new study estimates. (Seth Borenstein/The Associated Press)

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In a landmark settlement, chemical giant 3M has agreed to pay up to $450 million to the state of New Jersey for decades-long groundwater contamination from “forever chemical” PFAs. (Rambo Talabong/Inside Climate News)

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Then there’s this…

Allergies acting up? You’re not alone. A look at why allergy season is long and seemingly worse than ever this year. (Janet Loehrke/USA Today)