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Okla. Found 100s Of Waste Wells Violating Rules. Then It Ignored Findings.

"Oklahoma took on an ambitious project to catalog all of the state’s injection wells, which shoot toxic waste generated by oil drilling back into the ground. Despite records showing risk of drinking water pollution, the state chose not to act."

Source: The Frontier, 03/18/2026

"Federal Judge Halts RFK Jr.'s Changes To Children's Vaccine Policies"

"A federal judge Monday dealt a major blow to the Trump administration's efforts to overhaul the nation's vaccine policies, including the controversial decision to slash the number of federally recommended vaccinations for children."

Source: NPR, 03/17/2026

Inside The Deadly Silicosis Epidemic Killing Countertop Stonecutters

"A new California law aims to protect workers from silicosis, an incurable lung disease that has killed 29 people in the state and sickened hundreds. Experts say it isn’t enough."

Source: Capital & Main, 03/17/2026

"Group Says “God Squad” Meeting Ignores Procedures Set By Law"

"As the Trump administration prepares to convene the Endangered Species Committee, also known as... the “God Squad,” conservation groups are expressing anger over what they call an “illegal end-run around” that doesn’t seem to be following clear procedures set forth in the law. The committee is planning to discuss exemptions for Gulf of Mexico oil and gas activities from the requirements of the Endangered Species Act."

Source: National Parks Traveler, 03/17/2026

Admin Targeted NCAR Climate Lab in Effort to Free Trump Ally: Suit

"The Trump administration has targeted a climate and weather research lab as retribution against Colorado officials for imprisoning a county clerk backed by the president who was convicted of helping election deniers meddle with voting equipment in 2020, a lawsuit filed Monday by the lab’s leadership alleged."

Source: NYTimes, 03/17/2026

As Iran War Shakes Energy System, Some See Strong Case For Renewable Energy

"World leaders have tried and failed to curb climate change by appealing to nations to act for the common good. Now, the Iran war and its costly energy crunch have some experts wondering if selfishness and nationalism may be a more likely way to save the planet, by boosting support for homegrown renewables over imported fossil fuels."

Source: AP, 03/13/2026

"Can Hydropower Ride the Wave of the Energy Boom?"

"The International Energy Agency’s executive director has called hydropower a “forgotten giant,” and has urged governments to do more to remember it. U.S. President Donald Trump has said hydropower is “fantastic,” a sharp contrast to his disdain for wind and solar."

Source: Inside Climate News, 03/13/2026

"Trump Admin Fires New Shot in Fight Over California Clean Car Rules"

"The Trump administration on Thursday filed a new lawsuit against California over its strict limits on planet-warming pollution from cars, arguing that the restrictions would unlawfully force a rapid transition to electric vehicles in the state."

Source: NYTimes, 03/13/2026

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