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Brazilian lawmakers plan to decimate green laws 1 week after hosting COP30
Changes would damage President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva's efforts to cast Brazil as an environmental leader.
A third of German companies aren’t reporting methane emissions
The country’s gas network spans hundreds of thousands of miles and accounts for nearly half of national methane.
South Africa’s global environment clout eroded by political spat
The country has downgraded its participation in a global forum that regulates trade in wildlife after the firing of its environment minister.
South Korean growers go after state power utility for crop damage
Five farmers sued state utility Korea Electric Power and its power-generating subsidiaries, alleging that their reliance on coal and other fossil fuels has accelerated climate change and damaged their crops.
Flooded restaurant in Thailand brings delight with swimming fish
Since an adjacent river breached its banks 11 days ago, the flooded riverside restaurant has become an internet sensation.
What EPA’s restructuring means for climate policy
The agency has eliminated offices and reassigned staff, but employees say many staffers are doing the same work from the same desks.
Will blue wave buoy massive Virginia offshore wind project?
Analysts say the nearly completed wind farm will likely be finished despite potential opposition from the Trump administration.
Documentary explores sci-fi world of geoengineering
"Plan C for Civilization" takes stock of the amateurs and experts who see promise in using technology to cool the Earth.
Sheldon Whitehouse to attend Brazil climate summit
The senior Senate Democrat will be U.S. government's only representative at the United Nations talks.
Green group 350.org suspends US operations
The group will keep three U.S. positions open in hopes of reviving operations in the future.
Louisiana asks Supreme Court to rule against Chevron in coastal erosion fight
Oil industry attorneys have sought to move lawsuits against fossil fuel companies to federal court, where they believe they're more likely to win.
Hochul enrages greens with shift to ‘all of the above’ energy policy
Democrats are focusing on affordability over climate goals as midterm elections loom.
Brazil tries to sell skeptics on ‘low-carbon beef’ campaign at COP30
The beef industry faces intense international scrutiny for its hefty carbon footprint and role in deforestation.
Australia’s opposition party ditches net zero as PM woos UN on climate
Center-right legislators also agreed to scrap a binding target to cut emissions by 43 percent of 2005 levels by 2030 if they return to power.
EU Parliament votes to cut ESG rules after US pressure
More than 90 percent of companies originally under environmental, social and governance reporting rules will no longer need to comply.
1.5 degrees ‘no longer plausible’ as global emissions hit record
The most aggressive goal of the Paris Agreement is out of reach, according to a new analysis by the Global Carbon Project.
RGGI exit ends Pennsylvania’s only major climate policy
Gov. Josh Shapiro (D) signed the deal Wednesday to leave the regional cap-and-trade system, ending a four-month budget impasse with Republicans.
IEA backpedals on 2030 peak oil
The International Energy Agency pointed to President Donald Trump’s fossil fuel policies as one reason for an extended run for oil, gas and coal.
NASA uses shutdown to make major moves at key center
The administration has drawn criticism for shuffling personnel and equipment at Goddard Space Flight Center, which does much of the agency's earth science work.
Insurers seek to unlock the mystery of highly damaging storms
Severe thunderstorms cause more damage than any other weather event. Insurance industry-funded research aims to understand why.
