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Catastrophe bonds worth $17.5B land in EU crosshairs
The development, which coincides with the U.S. hurricane season, is dividing market participants.
Kenyan banks need skills to bridge $5B green funding gap
The financing gap to protect Kenya's biodiversity stands at $5.13 billion annually, according a new industry study.
How hurricanes and falling vaccine rates could collide in Florida
Public health experts say diseases are more likely to tear through crowded storm shelters after the state canceled vaccine mandates.
Republicans, industry groups side with Chevron at Supreme Court
Chevron is hoping for a ruling that would derail lawsuits that seek to hold oil majors responsible for damaging Louisiana’s coastline.
California to create first public wildfire model for insurance
Legislation approved Saturday aims to help property owners assess their rate hikes amid a statewide insurance crisis and rising costs.
West Virginia eyes new coal plants to power AI
Gov. Patrick Morrisey aims to rapidly expand his state's coal- and gas-fired power to fuel the “AI and technology arms race.”
‘Disastrous Forecast’: Marjorie Taylor Greene hearing targets geoengineering
The conservative firebrand has been on a crusade against weather modification.
How AI is helping some small-scale farmers weather a changing climate
Thousands of small-scale farmers in the southern African country Malawi are using a generative AI chatbot for farming advice.
Hong Kong boosts flood management as climate change fuels heavy rains
In the past two years, the region has more than doubled its annual spending on stormwater drainage.
Vote on EU 2040 climate goal delayed as Germany backs French plan
Germany said the European Commission’s emissions proposal should be discussed by leaders at their October meeting.
European defense spending focus hits African climate financing
South Africa’s environment minister is expressing dismay over developed nations reneging on funding pledges.
Trump cuts derail plan to put meteorologists on front line of disasters
The head of the National Weather Service has long sought to embed forecasters in emergency operation centers nationwide.
‘We all know we’re flooding’: Climate issues seep into Miami election
Mayoral candidates of both parties say the city needs to shake up its climate programs.
How environmental groups lost Newsom to Big Oil
Environmental justice groups were riding momentum against the industry, but then refinery closure announcements changed everything.
First climate case involving anti-Mafia law is dismissed
The lawsuit by Puerto Rico alleged that oil companies violated RICO statutes after Hurricane Maria killed 3,000 people in 2017.
California likely to approve long-sought extension of climate program
The state Legislature will vote Saturday on renewing its cap-and-trade program through 2045, which could lead to linking with Washington state’s program.
The Trump-aligned climate skeptics advising Britain’s Nigel Farage
The U.K. boss of the Heartland Institute said she had been influencing Reform UK “at the highest level.”
UK rejects plan to deflect sun’s rays to curb climate change
A number of moonshot solutions to cool the planet have gained traction in recent years amid faltering efforts to stem climate change by cutting emissions.
IMF to revamp key unit as US objects to climate, gender stance
The shake-up is due to be completed by the time of the IMF and World Bank’s mid-October meetings.
EU commissioner sees ‘more appealing’ rules luring ESG money
The EU is currently trying to simplify its sustainable finance framework.