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American business groups send letter slamming EU’s ESG rule

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 6:08am
The letter targets the EU’s efforts to move ahead with the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.

Macron, Merz to confirm COP30 attendance as RSVPs remain scant

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 6:07am
The plans show that Europe still sees itself as a champion of climate ambition.

China and Japan join forces on typhoon research

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 6:07am
The initiative will make possible relay-style flight missions to observe a storm that spans the countries' zones, according to an official.

England to keep most hosepipe bans as drought persists

Mon, 11/03/2025 - 6:06am
The forecast is dire, with little sign of water supplies recovering in the months ahead, according to an official.

Documentary explores missed chance for US climate policy

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:18am
“The White House Effect” examines the first Bush administration and the events leading up to a pivotal climate summit in Rio de Janeiro.

Michigan coal plant to stay open ‘long term’ on Trump’s orders

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:17am
Utility executives indicate the administration has ordered J.H. Campbell to stay open because of the president's declared energy emergency.

Judge scolds Oregon lawyer for ‘gobsmacking failure’ in climate lawsuit

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:16am
Chevron had accused Multnomah County's lead attorney of fraud for hiding his role in climate research papers. The judge rejected that argument but lashed out at the lawyer for not disclosing his connections.

In a hurricane season of ‘mixed signals,’ Melissa stands out 

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:15am
Only one other year on record boasted more Category 5 storms in a single season.

UN’s Green Climate Fund delivers record $3B

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:13am
The funding, for projects like desalinating water in Jordan, comes as the U.S. and other nations have reduced international aid.

Conservative groups rebuff Whitehouse climate probe

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:11am
The Environment and Public Works ranking member is trying to find who is pushing the administration against climate action.

Swiss village still digging out after deadly spring landslide

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:09am
Authorities evacuated villagers and livestock, but a man was killed in the May 28 landslide from the Kleines Nesthorn peak.

Climate change is putting Day of the Dead orange flower at risk

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:09am
Cempasuchil growers near Mexico City say they've been left reeling by torrential rains and drought.

Families of Spain’s flood victims voice sorrow and rage at memorial

Fri, 10/31/2025 - 6:08am
Last year’s floods rank among Europe’s worst natural disasters, claiming 237 lives, with 229 victims from the eastern Valencia region.

Jamaica spent years girding for a disaster. Melissa is the ultimate test.

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:16am
Insurance, bonds and savings will speed recovery from the monster hurricane, but the Caribbean nation will still need international aid.

Western high-speed rail line asks Trump for $6B as costs balloon

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:15am
The project aims to connect Las Vegas and Southern California. Trains along the route are expected to hit speeds up to 200 mph.

9 months of Trump leaves renewable developers bruised — but not beaten

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:14am
NextEra Energy and Iberdrola see opportunities for renewable projects in the changing market, while Equinor said it has completed turbine installation at Empire Wind.

Federal health researchers scrutinize offshore wind

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:12am
The Depatment of Health and Human Services' probe comes as the Trump administration works to stymie renewable energy projects.

Extreme heat kills one person per minute worldwide, Lancet report finds

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:12am
Researchers found that 13 out of 20 climate change impacts had accelerated over the years.

California climate regulators propose tightening carbon emissions cap

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:11am
The draft proposal marks the opening salvo in a new round of fighting over California’s climate targets.

Singapore faces pressure to reveal carbon tax concessions to oil giants

Thu, 10/30/2025 - 6:09am
Local climate groups issued a joint letter in September demanding more information about the scale and scope of the tax breaks.

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