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Fallout from EPA’s Solar for All termination

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:16am
Nonprofits and state agencies that received $7 billion in Inflation Reduction Act solar grants face having to decide whether to accept EPA’s cancellation or fight it.

Global warming changed the Pacific — and brought drought to the western US

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:15am
Scientists thought a marine climate cycle that influences U.S. weather was driven by natural factors. New research has turned that theory on its head.

Carbon markets rebound after Bondi fails to report on state programs

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:13am
The attorney general missed a June 7 deadline set by President Donald Trump to investigate state climate programs, easing fears of a federal crackdown.

Trump admin redacts entire Empire Wind study

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:12am
The administration blacked out 27 pages of findings in a document the Interior secretary cited when he ordered a work stoppage on the offshore wind project.

Environmental lawyers slam DOT climate policy

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:10am
A legal nonprofit group says the state transportation agency isn’t doing enough to implement New York’s climate law and reduce emissions.

California to protect SoCal butterfly over developers’ objections

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:09am
State officials granted temporary protections to the Quino checkerspot, setting up a review — and a new flashpoint in the housing-versus-conservation fight.

Boiling Britain: How AC could become a UK political priority

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:09am
Politicians blowing hot air won’t solve Britain’s record-breaking hot summers.

Rising seas pose threat to Easter Island’s iconic moai statues

Fri, 08/15/2025 - 6:08am
The study shows waves could reach Ahu Tongariki, the largest ceremonial platform on the island, as early as 2080.

In sudden shift, American emissions rise as China’s falls

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:33am
America swapped places with China as coal sees a minirevival in the U.S. In China, renewable energy is surging.

Industry shows tension over EPA plan to kill climate rule

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:33am
Electric utilities urged the agency to preserve its ability to regulate power plants for greenhouse gases.

Rubio threatens to retaliate against countries that support shipping carbon tax

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:32am
The move comes two months before 108 nations will vote on the emissions fee.

Federal government could regulate voluntary carbon market, GAO says

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:31am
A report suggests ways agencies could oversee a system that lets polluters fund climate projects and get credit for offsetting their own emissions.

NY Climate Action Council members call for delaying renewable targets

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:29am
Two panel members have raised concerns about climate plans and want the Public Service Commission to hold a hearing to defer key deadlines.

Truck makers vow to shun California emission deals after FTC probe

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:29am
The Federal Trade Commission said it had dropped an antitrust probe into the state's Clean Truck Partnership.

Fires kill at least 3, displace thousands across southern Europe

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:28am
Authorities have cited multiple causes for the massive wildfires, including careless farming practices, improperly maintained power cables and lightning storms.

Heavy rain pounds South Korea’s capital region, leaving 1 person missing

Thu, 08/14/2025 - 6:27am
More than 7.8 inches of rain fell in parts of Seoul and nearby cities, where residents salvaged belongings and used plastic containers to bail water from properties damaged by flash floods.

US, other fossil fuel producers try to weaken plastics treaty

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 6:22am
Two days remain in the latest — and maybe last — international effort to halt plastic pollution, including planet-warming emissions from production.

A ‘glacial outburst’ is flooding Alaska’s capital

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 6:21am
Research has found that as many as 15 million people worldwide may be vulnerable to glacial floods.

Trump EPA violated Nixon-era law to kill Obama policy, lawsuit says

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 6:20am
The Federal Advisory Committee Act suit by two environmental groups could complicate and delay the plan to reverse the landmark endangerment finding.

Financial advisers seek to block Texas law targeting climate proposals

Wed, 08/13/2025 - 6:19am
Two firms say the new law could have a chilling effect on their ability to speak with clients about environmental, social or governance issues.

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