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Glacier ice gets a new safehouse, far from climate change — and Trump

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 6:09am
Ancient ice could hold vital information for future scientists, but it is melting fast.

Sweden is retreating from its bold green ambitions

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 6:08am
Populist groups are pushing back against environmental initiatives, spurred in part by President Donald Trump’s anti-green agenda.

UK actuaries sound alarm on loss models downplaying climate risk

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 6:08am
The use of inadequate models has left banks, insurers and asset managers accepting a “chance of failure” that is a “hundred times greater than the chance we accept of insurance company failure,” said a researcher.

Nigeria looking to raise $1B via domestic green bond in 2026

Thu, 01/15/2026 - 6:07am
An official said the nation is working with the International Finance Corp. to help unlock private capital and relieve strain on public finances.

California proposes slashing greenhouse gas permit supply

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:33am
The draft rules come as California regulators attempt to limit the costs of their climate policies while also continuing to cut emissions.

He protested for the climate. Then he went to prison.

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:32am
Donald Zepeda is terrified about the impacts of climate change, but he might be done risking arrest to get the public’s attention.

Republicans target climate lawsuits in Utah, Oklahoma

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:31am
State legislators are pushing legislation to bar climate change lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.

California insurance risk skyrockets past Florida and Texas

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:30am
The state insurer of last resort now has more than $700 billion in potential claims liability.

Global warming reaches 1.4 C after third-hottest year on record

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:30am
The world will shoot past the Paris climate agreement’s lower target by 2030, data shows.

States urge Congress to go ‘back to basics’ on transportation funding

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:29am
Their requests include fewer grant programs and more flexibility on how they can spend federal dollars.

UK locks in major offshore wind expansion

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:28am
The 8.4 gigawatts contracted is enough to power 12 million homes.

Corporate budgets hold $1.3T of untapped climate capital

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:27am
The World Benchmarking Alliance analyzed about 1,600 companies worldwide and found the median share of spending currently devoted to low-carbon projects is just 7 percent.

Nigeria targets $3B-a-year revenue from carbon trading

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:27am
The government is seeking to tap emissions-reduction potential across the energy, agriculture, forestry, waste and industrial sectors.

How will climate change reshape the Winter Olympics?

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:27am
With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years, according to researchers.

Landslide in eastern Congo kills at least 13, leaves over 30 missing

Wed, 01/14/2026 - 6:26am
Witnesses said the landslide followed several hours of intense rainfall and has cut off the main road between the major city of Goma and the provincial capital, Walikale.

Revolution Wind beats Trump in court, raising hope for other frozen projects

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 6:18am
The offshore turbine farm's legal victory could cause problems for the administration’s arguments about wind threatening national security.

Plug-in solar gains momentum as states confront energy costs

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 6:16am
More than a dozen states are considering legislation to support small solar energy systems that can plug directly into home outlets.

Top Colorado candidate vows to start third state carbon market

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 6:16am
The markets are “a more efficient approach” to emissions cuts, says Democrat Michael Bennet, who is running for governor while he's in the Senate.

Republican attack on DC climate lawsuit fizzles

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 6:15am
House lawmakers had sought to prohibit Washington from spending money on its 2020 climate lawsuit against Big Oil.

Supreme Court wary of industry ask in Louisiana coastline lawsuits

Tue, 01/13/2026 - 6:14am
Chief Justice John Roberts questioned whether moving the cases from state to federal courts could lead to a "butterfly effect."

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