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Drier, warmer climate boosts interest in low-water landscaping
As climate change makes the world hotter and triggers more extreme weather, including drought, thirsty expanses of groomed emerald grass are taxing freshwater supplies that are already under stress.
Most corporate climate transition plans aren’t credible, study finds
The report found that many companies aren’t putting enough capital toward decarbonization, and some rely too much on unproven technologies.
Chevron: Lawyer in $51B lawsuit failed to disclose support for climate research
The oil giant wants a court to disregard two studies that an Oregon county says boosts its case that fossil fuels exacerbated a deadly heat wave.
Conspiracy theories dominate Marjorie Taylor Greene’s weather hearing
The Georgia lawmaker used the discussion to build support for her bill that would ban U.S. weather modification efforts.
Climate change boosted summer heat that killed thousands in Europe
More than 16,000 deaths were directly attributable to global warming, a new study finds.
Trump administration asks court to kill Vermont ‘climate Superfund’ law
The Department of Justice says the law could leave oil and gas companies on the hook for "billions (or even trillions) of dollars" in liability costs.
Brits tell Starmer to confront Trump on climate ‘ignorance’
The prime minister must "stand up to President Trump" when he visits the U.K. this week, researchers demanded.
Texas AG investigating shareholder advisers over climate policies
Ken Paxton’s investigation comes after Texas passed a law tightly regulating the way proxy advisers handle climate-related information.
King Charles will warn Trump about the fate of the planet. Trump probably won’t listen.
King Charles III is a lifelong environmentalist. Donald Trump is unraveling global efforts to combat climate change.
Trump lieutenants tell Europe to stop worrying about climate change
The U.S. Energy secretary and finance watchdog each dismissed EU’s strict approach to global warming.
EU likely to miss latest UN deadline to submit climate pledge
The delay underscores the challenge faced by many countries trying to make an energy transition as pain-free as possible for citizens.
Sweden, Finland urge EU to rethink climate targets for forests
The EU has set up ambitious targets to become the world’s first climate-neutral bloc by 2050. Forestry has a key role in the effort.
Environmentalists urge Petrobras to speed up shift to renewables
Oil and gas exploration should shrink, not dominate, Petrobras’ portfolio if Brazil is to meet its emissions targets, the groups argue.
EPA proposal puts US gas exporters in a bind
The bid to halt greenhouse gas reporting could cause problems for petroleum companies — especially those hoping to sell gas to the E.U.
Trump’s energy EOs go on trial
The case opens Tuesday with testimony about the effects that President Donald Trump's executive orders may be having on climate change. It's the first time a federal trial will feature climate-related testimony.
Interior: Revolution Wind failed to address national security concerns
New England officials have criticized the Trump administration for blocking the offshore wind project that's 80 percent complete.
Fears rise as unregulated property insurers expand
The companies aren't part of state programs that pay claims for insolvent insurers. "That's not a risk we should take," an expert says.
Newsom replaces California’s top air quality official with his climate adviser
Lauren Sanchez will replace California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph, who had more than a year left in her term.
Climate change is burning a €43B hole in Europe’s pocket
Global warming is making droughts, fires and floods more likely.
Australia pledges $6B by 2030 to tackle climate hazards
“No Australian community will be immune” from deadly heat waves, floods, cyclones, droughts and bushfires, the climate minister said.