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Burgum celebrated wind power. Then Trump tapped him to kill it.
As governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum bragged about his state’s wind energy. He shed those views when he became Interior secretary.
House Science Democrats seek interview with Judith Curry
They want the scientist to explain how DOE's now-disbanded climate group was formed to write a skeptical report on global warming.
Lawyers in landmark climate case get $3M in legal fees
A Montana judge ruled that challengers should not have to pick up the tab when their rights are violated.
California tightens carbon market to get deeper emissions cuts
Legislation that Gov. Gavin Newsom plans to sign also requires protection of consumers from major price increases by businesses.
40 Democrats file motion in last-gasp effort to save green bank grants
The move comes as nonprofits that received billions of dollars for clean energy financing are running out of options.
Vermont backtracks on energy code amid housing crunch
Developers said returning to the 2020 energy code would shave $12,000 off the construction cost of an average home.
EU vows to deliver delayed 2035 climate target before COP30
Countries on Thursday agreed on a vague statement of intent in lieu of a new plan mandated by the Paris Agreement.
How Macron joined the climate bad guys club
The French president has joined Poland, Italy and Hungary to stall discussions ahead of the COP30 climate conference in November.
Global water cycle ‘erratic’ in 2024, leading to floods, drought
A record hot year driven by climate change contributed to unpredictable river flows and rainfall in 2024, according to a report.
In coastal Ghana, female oyster farmers try to save an old practice
Hundreds of women were trained in eco-friendly farming methods for oysters to lessen the impact of climate change.
China says it wants to protect coral reefs. Experts have doubts.
Critics believe the announcement was driven more by geopolitics than environmental protection.
National Academies backstops endangerment finding, risking feud with Trump
The science panel reaffirmed greenhouse gases as a threat to human health in the face of administration efforts to downplay climate risks.
Democrats line up to back the endangerment finding
One senator called for "an unprecedented response" to defend federal action against climate change.
N.J. Republican makes the case for Trump’s anti-wind crusade
Rep. Jeff Van Drew, a prominent wind critic, says offshore wind developers gambled — and lost — when they chose to invest in the U.S.
Meet the New England anti-wind group aligning with Trump
Green Oceans says its mission is environmental protection, but the group's critics say it's promoting fossil energy.
Blue states ask court to order restart of Revolution Wind
“We have no time to waste in getting Revolution Wind back online,” Rhode Island's attorney general said in a statement Wednesday.
Charleston walks away from lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
The coastal city’s lawsuit was dismissed last month. Charleston won't appeal the decision.
Top Indiana Republican slams ‘disgraceful’ wind, solar restrictions
The state energy secretary said "patriotic communities" are supporting President Donald Trump's artificial intelligence agenda by adding clean electricity to the grid.
Al Gore calls Trump’s energy policies a ‘tragedy’ for the US
China’s green-energy supremacy — and the U.S. retreat from clean tech — brings geopolitical ramifications, the former vice president said.
Drought forces PGA to move tour opener from Maui
Kapalua Resort has been dealing with drought that's affected the island's 140,000 residents.