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Texas GOP vows ‘serious’ flood response in special session
Top Republicans say they're focused on the nuts and bolts of disaster policy in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods.
UN court to rule on countries’ duty to curb climate change
The International Court of Justice heard testimony from more than 100 nations and organizations in the lead-up to its decision.
Counties urge Congress to reject legal immunity for fossil fuel industry
The National Association of Counties passed a resolution opposing efforts to limit climate lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.
From green icon to housing villain: The fall of California’s landmark environmental law
Democrats pared back one of the state's preeminent policies to restore trust with voters frustrated by the high cost of living.
Far-right lawmaker to lead talks on EU climate goal he called ‘utter madness’
Parliament’s centrist and left-wing forces have vowed to try to stop Ondřej Knotek from stalling work on the 2040 target.
Trump’s tariffs push Asia toward undermining climate goals
Asian countries are offering to buy more U.S. liquefied natural gas as a way to alleviate tensions over American trade deficits and forestall higher tariffs.
Analysts see ESG bond issuance dropping ‘considerably’ in 2025
Interest in financial products claiming to target environmental, social and governance goals is flagging amid politically motivated attacks.
California leapfrogs Florida in US insurance risk
New data shows record numbers of Californians cannot get coverage from insurance companies and must rely on the state insurer of last resort.
Trump administration escalates fight against climate lawsuits
DOJ and its Republican allies urged the Maryland Supreme Court to ditch three cases accusing the oil industry of misleading the public about climate change.
Congress puts Montreal Protocol funding on the chopping block
The rescission package passed by Republicans early Friday gives the White House a free hand to pull back money for the popular environmental treaty.
Study casts further doubt on the voluntary carbon market
Auditors who decide whether climate projects on the market are actually helpful have a conflict of interest that encourages approval.
Gas flaring hits highest level in nearly two decades
A World Bank report outlines the amount of excess natural gas that is burned off, a practice that wastes energy and increases climate-warming emissions.
Oversight chair opens inquiry into lawyers tied to green interests
It’s the latest effort to block attorneys general from partnering with a Michael Bloomberg-backed fellowship program.
Murphy administration exempts $1B Netflix studio from sea-level rise rule
The carve-out will allow one of Gov. Phil Murphy’s pet projects to avoid complying with climate change regulations.
How Newsom hiked fuel prices — and got away with it
If a gas price goes up and no one notices it, does it have a political effect?
Brazil seeks to calm fears it will run out of beds for COP30
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says he's committed to hosting COP30 in Belém, in part, to bring delegates to an area directly threatened by climate change.
EU climate chief expects pension funds to help revamp grids
The commissioner said the proposed €410 billion competitiveness fund would entice Dutch and Danish pension funds to invest in regional electrification.
Why the megalaw didn’t kill Biden’s biggest climate program
EPA officials say President Donald Trump’s massive policy law is a death blow to the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund. But the courts could have the final word.
Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces ‘weather modification’ ban
Conspiracy theories about weather-altering technologies have spiked online after the Texas floods.
House Dems scrutinize Trump plan to cut off weather data
Lawmakers have asked for more information about the Pentagon’s decision to stop publicly sharing data from its Defense Meteorological Satellite Program.