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Democrats’ bill would require OSHA to issue worker heat protections
The legislation, which is supported by some House Republicans, comes as the Trump administration considers whether to move forward with a Biden-era proposal to protect workers from extreme heat.
Youth fighting Trump on climate get boost from Democrats
A congressional resolution introduced Wednesday calls for the acknowledgement that young people have the right to a clean environment.
HSBC hit by backlash from green clients after net-zero exit
Last week, HSBC became the first U.K. bank to leave the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, which is the industry’s largest climate group.
Norway’s $1.9T wealth fund calls out banks over emissions reports
The comments show the determination of major asset owners in Europe to include climate risk in their investment decisions, despite pushback in some jurisdictions.
How climate change could force FIFA to rethink World Cup calendar
With temperatures rising worldwide, scientists warn that staging soccer tournaments in the Northern Hemisphere summer is getting increasingly dangerous for both players and spectators.
Indigenous youth face violence in bid to protect Colombian resources
In regions like Cauca, violent groups frequently target Indigenous children and teenagers for recruitment.
The IRA was bearing fruit. Then Trump killed it.
The first half of 2025 showed the promise of the giant climate law passed under Biden. Those clean energy trends are expected to dim.
Trump’s megalaw casts shadow over solar manufacturing
New restrictions that bar Chinese companies from receiving clean energy tax credits could stifle a boom in U.S. solar module factories.
Massachusetts debates $3B bond for climate projects
The lieutenant governor told lawmakers that the proposal is necessary because "there's no cavalry coming from Washington to save us."
Exiled Biden officials release carbon technology wish list
The group identified about 30 climate policies. Some of them might even find bipartisan support.
Australian judge warns of climate threat but says he can’t force government action
Justice Michael Wigney acknowledged in his ruling that the Torres Strait Islands and their people are being “ravaged by human induced climate change.”
Greens challenge Trump’s $4.7B loan for Mozambique LNG project
The project’s opponents argue the Export-Import Bank lacked a quorum to approve the loan and failed to consider environmental or security risks.
EU to outline what tech can be used for permanent CO2 removal
The European Commission will set out rules for certifying tools such as direct air carbon capture and storage, bioenergy carbon capture and storage, and biochar, according to a document seen by Bloomberg News.
New Zealand farmers slam proposed green finance rules
They are concerned about the so-called Sustainable Finance Taxonomy, a system for classifying economic activities according to their environmental impact.
Australian rock art site near LNG hub gets World Heritage status
Activists have launched legal proceedings against a planned expansion of the nearby liquefied natural gas export hub operated by Woodside Energy Group.
Jane Fonda warns climate and democracy are both in crisis
“We have two essential crises and for both, it’s now or never: democracy and climate,” the actor told the Bloomberg Green Seattle conference Monday.
A terrorism case is shaping one climate lawsuit
The Supreme Court's decision to let U.S. survivors of terrorism sue Palestinian groups raises jurisdictional questions in a case against foreign fossil fuel companies.
AI couldn’t forecast Texas floods. Trump’s NOAA cuts won’t help.
The administration wants to reduce the agency's budget by $2.2 billion, eliminating research that might help advance AI weather models.
Trump DOJ says youth climate case ‘even weaker’ than past efforts
The administration contends the youth don't have standing to challenge three of the president's energy-related executive orders.
FEMA chief slips into Texas for rare public appearance
The visit by acting Administrator David Richardson is his first known trip to a disaster site since President Donald Trump made him FEMA’s top official.