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Senate Democrat draws industry fire for federal reinsurance proposal

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 6:11am
California Sen. Adam Schiff introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing state property insurance markets. Insurance groups say it's misguided.

In Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate change

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 6:09am
The "green fee," which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, will fund environmental projects, such as beach restoration or the removal of fire-prone grasses.

Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly floods in India

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 6:09am
Floodwaters rushed down narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in northern India, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market.

France’s biggest wildfire this summer burns area larger than Paris

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 6:08am
The fire remained "very active" Wednesday, local officials said. The weather was hot, dry and windy, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze.

Studies tie unrecognized deaths and health to Maui, LA fires

Thu, 08/07/2025 - 6:08am
Researchers concluded that in addition to 30 deaths attributed directly to the L.A. blaze, more than 400 others could have been due to interrupted health care.

Texas insurer gambles on plan to freeze rates

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:10am
By reducing its reserves, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association can keep prices steady for policyholders on the coast. But it may struggle to pay claims.

NWS can now fill hundreds of jobs. Some experts say it’s not enough.

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:08am
The hiring burst follows a wave of departures at the National Weather Service during the first few months of the Trump administration.

EPA may end $7B rooftop solar program

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:07am
Nonprofits and state agencies involved in the solar initiative for low-income households say they’ve been warned grants could be terminated this week.

Judge backs Democrats seeking to restore disaster grants

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:07am
The Tuesday ruling stops the Trump administration from spending $4 billion it pulled from a grant program that funded disaster-protection projects.

Texas legislators plow ahead on flood bills, despite Democratic exodus

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:06am
Lawmakers considered measures responding to last month's deadly floods without Democrats who fled the state to block Republican gerrymandering.

New York power-bill backlash threatens Con Edison’s climate goals

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:05am
ConEd says it needs to charge higher rates to fortify the power grid against a growing threat: climate change.

Japan sets new temperature record for second time in a week

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:04am
The country has issued multiple heat alerts this year and also set tougher rules for employers to ensure workers are protected.

Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:03am
Climate experts say the increasing frequency of extreme weather has changed the playbook for assessing infrastructure risks and rebuilding efforts.

Enviros say President Noboa is undermining Ecuador’s green reputation

Wed, 08/06/2025 - 6:02am
Similar trends are emerging in Peru and El Salvador, where governments have limited oversight, and in Brazil, which has eased licensing for Amazon projects.

Killing EPA climate rule could backfire on industry

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:19am
A repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding may open the door to more lawsuits against companies that emit planet-warming pollution, legal experts say.

Walkout in Texas Legislature could hinder flood improvements

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:17am
House Democrats left the state to block a redistricting effort — and stalled a special session aimed at preventing flood deaths.

FEMA says in court filing it ‘has not ended’ disaster grant program

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:16am
FEMA’s leader contradicted Trump administration statements that it canceled the popular BRIC program, which pays for disaster protection.

GHG booster to Zeldin: Beware ‘public health harms’ of regulations

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:14am
Documents show that fossil energy promoter Alex Epstein asked the EPA administrator to stop using a scientific model to project climate impacts.

Merkley assails US loan for Mozambique natural gas project

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:12am
The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved $4.7 billion in March. The Oregon Democrat says the project will have "climate impacts for decades."

Confused politics fans flames of Southern Europe’s wildfires

Tue, 08/05/2025 - 6:10am
In Cyprus, an early warning system failed and an evacuation plan confused locals. The government’s struggles are emblematic of problems in many countries.

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