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Saudi Aramco employee named lead author of global climate report
Mustafa Babiker was proposed for the key role last month.
Italian glacier is so melted it can only be monitored remotely
The Lombardy Glaciological Service will use drone imagery and remote sensing to keep track of the glacier's shrinkage.
DOT aims to keep wind turbines away from railroads, highways
The Transportation secretary says the effort is about safety, but some rail experts and the wind industry say there's little evidence for that.
White House plans to shut down board probing deadly steel mill blast
The U.S. Chemical Safety board is investigating an Aug. 11 explosion that killed two people and injured 10 at a U.S. Steel plant.
Vermont defends its climate ‘Superfund’ law from Trump attacks
The state told the court that the administration is “wrong on the law.”
Guide aims to build confidence in the voluntary carbon market
An international nonprofit has helped carbon markets in Peru, Kenya, Pakistan and Mexico. Its guide is aimed at "ensuring integrity."
Coastal towns restore marshes, dunes, reefs to offset rising seas
Communities across the nation are also building flood walls, berms and levees to protect areas that lack adequate natural protection.
Over 150 people missing after devastating floods in Pakistan
A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains.
Spain’s prime minister urges national climate pact as fires rage
Pedro Sanchez said he’ll present a plan to enhance nationwide coordination to improve the country’s readiness for climate disasters.
Cloudbursts are ravaging India and Pakistan. What are they?
The sudden, violent storms dump large volumes of rain in a short time — usually about 4 inches within an hour over a localized area.
Trump team readies more attacks on mainstream climate science
The plans include a public debate on global warming. Scientists say that falsely implies the major tenets of climate research are unsettled.
How Trump’s tax plan for renewables will remake US energy
New Treasury guidance rewrites decades-old standards for how wind and solar projects can qualify for lucrative credits.
Trump threatens to use tariffs to derail global climate measure
The administration is escalating its attacks against a carbon tax for shipping emissions.
Biden EPA official challenges legality of DOE climate report
Chris Frey has formally asked the Department of Energy to correct the report, which EPA is using to upend established climate science.
Texas solar manufacturer inks deal for US components
The move shows how some panel-makers are adjusting to stricter requirements under President Donald Trump.
Florida DOGE targets local climate programs
The state is demanding cities and counties detail "green new deal" spending, including funds for EVs, sustainable buildings and solar power.
Federal judge refuses to pause California climate disclosure laws ahead of trial
The ruling notches a small win for the state ahead of a full trial.
Chicago launches flood-warning system as rainstorms intensify
The water tech startup Hyfi began installing 50 sensors in flood-prone areas across the city.
Breaking down summer’s mosquito-borne diseases
European countries, particularly in the south, have already reported their share of vector-borne virus outbreaks this summer.
This state insurance plan has only 55 customers. Is that a problem?
Colorado’s state insurer of last resort began selling property coverage in April and is running far short of its goal to sell 20,000 policies by 2028.