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Intelligence aide, blocked from submitting written testimony on climate change, resigns from State Dept. White House officials would not let Rod Schoonover submit his agency's written statement that climate impacts could be "possibly catastrophic." Individuals familiar with the matter said Schoonover is leaving voluntarily. By Juliet Eilperin · Read more Analysis | The Energy 202: Agriculture Department pushes back against reports it's trying to curb climate-related science USDA leaders penned a letter to the agency's science branch. By Ben Guarino · Read more   Analysis | The Energy 202: Seattle opens clean air centers as worsening wildfires spark concerns about smoky skies Cities say they are tackling climate change to fill a void left by the Trump administration. By Paulina Firozi · Read more   Nearly two dozen governors join California's push for more efficient cars and trucks The group, which includes Democrats and Republicans, marks the latest effort to pressure the Trump administration to embrace more ambitious national standards. By Brady Dennis · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Trump defends environmental record that critics call disastrous Trump's address, covering policies ranging from marine debris to hunting on public lands, comes as environmental issues are gaining traction in the 2020 presidential campaign. By Juliet Eilperin and Seung Min Kim · Read more   Analysis | The Energy 202: Trump wants to create a Space Force. But he should perhaps be thinking harder about space weather. Solar flares could damage the electric grid. Read more   Moody's Analytics says climate change could cost $69 trillion by 2100 The consulting firm warns of damage to critical infrastructure, workers' health and productivity. By Steven Mufson · Read more   Harvard says fighting climate change is a top priority. But it still won't divest from fossil fuels. Universities are under growing pressure to sell stakes in oil, gas and coal firms. By Steven Mufson · Read more   How the climate crisis could change fire season in Alaska and strain nationwide resources After three mild fire seasons, Alaska's Swan Lake fire is over 77,000 acres and growing fast. Five out-of-state crews were sent to help. By Liz Weber · Read more   Existing fossil fuel plants will push the world across a dangerous climate limit, research finds New research finds we've already installed enough fossil fuel infrastructure to cause a dangerous level of global warming, even without new planned installations. By Chris Mooney · Read more   ADVERTISEMENT Recommended for you The Health 202 PowerPost's daily guide to Washington's health-care policy debate, by reporter Paige Winfield Cunningham. Sign Up

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