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Trump Ends $129 Million Carolina Wind Project As Cancellations Mount

"The Trump administration is canceling a lease held by Duke Energy Corp. off the coast of North Carolina as it expands its campaign to block new offshore wind developments."

Source: Bloomberg, 06/30/2026

Stalled US Permits Threaten $121 Billion In Wind And Solar Investment

"Trump administration policies that have stalled permits for renewable energy projects are putting more than $121 billion of ​investment at risk and slowing development of wind, solar and storage ‌capacity needed to meet rising power demand, according to a report published on Monday."

Source: Reuters, 06/30/2026

"Trump’s Sons Stand to Profit From the Critical Minerals Arms Race"

"Donald Trump’s network of family businesses — and network of US government deals with those businesses — is mind-bogglingly wide. A New York Times investigation reveals his sons’ latest venture: tungsten mining in Kazakhstan."

Source: Mother Jones, 06/30/2026

Opinion: We’re Dermatologists. Sunscreen Isn’t The Problem.

"Every year at the start of summer, a familiar cycle repeats. The nonprofit Environmental Working Group releases its annual sunscreen guide, reigniting fears surrounding sunscreen safety. The guide’s message is predictable: Few sunscreens are both safe and effective. Consumers should beware."

Source: Washington Post, 06/29/2026

Lead in GLWA Communities’ Drinking Water Needs Urgent Response: Experts

"Twenty-five Metro Detroit communities exceeded Michigan’s lead action level for drinking water since 2018, according to state compliance data analyzed by a drinking water engineer and reviewed by Planet Detroit."

Source: Planet Detroit, 06/29/2026

"The ‘Guerrilla Solar’ Era Has Arrived, and Here’s What to Know"

"After Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, electricity prices shot up across Europe and consumers looked for ways to save. One popular option was plug-in solar —-inexpensive and easy-to-install renewable energy systems that began to appear in store aisles."

Source: Inside Climate News, 06/26/2026

Lawmakers Demand Answers Amid Ongoing Turmoil Over Reflecting Pool

"Congressional Democrats called for investigations Wednesday into renovations at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, as the ongoing drama over the president’s problem-plagued, $16 million rehabilitation project continued to roil the capital."

Source: AP, 06/26/2026

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