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Judge pauses legal battle over DOE climate report
The administration says the shutdown prevented its work on the case. But greens say EPA is “racing” to repeal the endangerment finding.
AI juices business for GE spinoff
GE Vernova reported increasing sales of grid equipment to technology companies racing to plug in new data centers.
BP offshore wind venture halting US operations
The move comes as the Trump administration has set its sights on stopping the industry’s growth.
EV charger build-out continues despite Trump
Private companies — led by Tesla — constructed thousands of new EV ports during the third quarter.
Once-rare Arctic extremes are now normal
A new study says the region has shifted into a new climate state — and the transition began decades ago.
New York air pollution is bad. Climate change made it worse.
Researchers found that 90 percent of organic aerosols over Long Island were affected by climate events like extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China
The EU should learn from losing its solar panel industry to China and protect its share of green tech as it surges around the world.
AI can help the environment, even as it sucks power. Here are 5 ways how.
Its computing power can make buildings more efficient, charge devices at optimal times, make oil and gas production less polluting, and schedule traffic lights, for example.
Norway wealth fund CEO says AI ends need for climate hires
The wealth fund is emerging as an outspoken proponent of AI as some other money managers eye the technology cautiously.
New Zealand to relax climate reporting rules over cost concerns
The center-right government that won power in late 2023 has softened a number of initiatives aimed at tackling emissions, citing their impact on farmers and business.
Trump urges court to pause battle over DOE climate report
The administration said the government shutdown has prevented Department of Justice attorneys from working on the case.
Trump’s anti-climate crusade crashes EU’s COP30 preparations
A Greek veto prevents the EU from reendorsing a global carbon price on shipping in its position for next month’s climate summit.
Noem: FEMA violated free speech by documenting Trump yard signs
The Department of Homeland Security says the Biden administration noted the presence of placards supporting Donald Trump 100 times after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina in 2024.
UN sees uptick in global methane reporting
An international tracking effort is gaining steam, as more fossil fuel companies agree to take field measurements of their emissions.
GM to work with Hyundai to counter Chinese EV competition
The joint venture seeks to challenge a rapid expansion of Chinese automakers in Central and South America.
France and Spain urge EU to uphold 2035 combustion engine ban
The European Commission is reviewing rules designed to accelerate the automotive sector’s green transition.
Brussels U-turns on anti-deforestation law delay
The surprise decision follows a string of unexpected changes to the EU’s main tool to end deforestation.
South Africa gets its first climate index to track weather risks
Users will be able to track unusual temperatures, heavy rainfall, as well as drought periods going back as far as January 1981.
EU bank chief says capital markets union is key for energy transition
“Deepening and integrating EU capital markets is critical to support the large-scale investments we need," Christine Lagarde said.
EPA nixed this Alaskan village’s flood protection grant. Then a typhoon hit.
Homes in Kipnuk were washed away on Oct. 12, months after the Trump administration canceled a project to stabilize an eroding riverbank.
