Spain battles record wildfires even as the end of a heat wave brings lower temperatures The fires have ravaged small, sparsely populated towns in the country's northwest, forcing locals in many cases to act as firefighters. About 2,382 square miles have burned across Spain and Portugal. The Associated Press
Businesses face 'chaos' as EPA aims to repeal its authority over climate pollution A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments. Michael Copley
Washington's hydropower has created a data center boom. Some are concerned about its future In small town Washington — where hydropower is plentiful — data centers are creating jobs and funding amenities. But water and energy aren't unlimited — and some worry about long-term sustainability. Monica Nickelsburg
After a freeze, Trump administration reluctantly agrees to fund EV chargers Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy says he doesn't agree with federal subsidies for high-speed EV chargers, but that his department "will respect Congress' will" and release the funds. Camila Domonoske
Getting solar panels on your roof can be hard. That's where 'balcony solar' comes in What if you could set up some panels in your backyard or hang them off your balcony and start making a dent in your power bill? Organizations are trying to bring "balcony solar" to the U.S. Laura Klivans
To save the Mojave Desert tortoise, protect the desert landscape, researchers say Researchers are working to save a tortoise that has been in the American southwest for millions of years. California has moved to put extra protections in place for the Mojave Desert tortoise. Nate Perez
EPA plans to end a program that makes solar power available to low-income Americans The Trump administration plans to end a $7 billion Biden-era program that helps low-income households get solar power. Jeff Brady
Far more environmental data is being deleted in Trump's second term than before The second Trump administration has removed more climate and environmental data from websites in the first 100 days than the first administration, according to a new report Jeff Brady
Federal records contradict what FEMA leader told Congress about Texas flood response Funding for FEMA's disaster survivor hotline lapsed the day after the Texas floods, federal records show. It took DHS Secretary Kristi Noem five days to approve more money. Rebecca Hersher
Wildfire smoke is like smoking 'half a pack a day.' Here's how to protect yourself As wildfires waft smoke across the U.S. the air pollution is dangerous to health. But there are ways to protect yourself. Here's what to know. Alejandra Borunda
