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Study: Climate change increased conditions that fueled Iberian fires
An analysis said the weather conditions were about 30 percent more intense compared with the preindustrial era.
California hillsides are ready to burn as wind season nears
Nearly 40 percent of the state is in drought, and any errant spark threatens to race across a landscape ready to ignite.
Drought threatens Syria’s fragile recovery from civil war
Experts say rainfall has been declining for decades in a country devastated by 14 years of war.
Pakistan’s deadly floods expose grim reality of climate aid
The country's disaster preparedness is in tatters as climate funding pledges from advanced countries and donor agencies fail to materialize.
Don Jr. and Eric Trump are investors in a crypto company that calls climate change a threat
A new crypto venture whose largest shareholders include President Donald Trump’s sons disclosed to investors that rising temperatures “pose a threat” to its operations, in contrast to the family’s rejections of climate change.
Republicans probe National Academies’ ‘partisan’ climate review
The scientific organization is funding the review as the Trump administration attempts to revoke the endangerment finding.
European pension fund fires BlackRock over climate investments
Advocates hope the decision will encourage U.S. pension funds to scrutinize their own ties to the global asset manager.
Texas law targeting climate guidance blocked for now
A judge stopped state officials from being able to impose penalties of up to $10,000 for violating the Republican-led measure.
Private sector unlikely to play major role in climate adaptation
Developing countries mostly will have to rely on their own budgets or help from other nations to prepare for climate impacts, a report says.
California releases draft corporate climate risk disclosure guidelines
Air regulators offered guidance ahead of a climate disclosure law for corporations with at least $500 million in global revenue.
Poland argues for more imported carbon credits
The country also said the EU should set up an independent body to act as a central bank for the carbon market to safeguard its integrity.
UN chief praises Papua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’
Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the nation commemorating the 50th anniversary of its independence from Australia.
Vatican to open farm center inspired by Pope Francis
The project was inspired by Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si” (Praised Be), which cast care for the planet as an existential moral concern.
Biden’s green bank is on the ropes
A court ruling Tuesday could mean the end for a $20 billion fund that was meant to bring renewable energy to low-income communities.
NOAA creates powerful role for wind critic
Anne Hawkins once led an activist group that challenged offshore wind projects. She now will serve as NOAA's chief of strategy.
Offshore wind is in a fight for survival
The last two weeks have plunged the industry into crisis, as President Donald Trump cuts funding, revokes permits and stops projects.
Trump admin asks court to reverse New York climate superfund law
The legal move marks a new phase of President Donald Trump's effort to exert control over state environmental statutes.
Cruise industry sues Hawaii over climate tax
Cruise Lines International says the levy would impose “massive, novel, and unconstitutional fees” on passengers.
Trump cuts could weaken federal disaster response, GAO says
FEMA has lost nearly 10 percent of its staff since the start of the year. The Army Corps of Engineers has seen a similar drop.
Scientists slam inaccuracies in DOE climate change report
The group of 85 scientists also say the process of crafting the report seemed to run afoul of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.