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Why the Clean Air Act was never a ‘good fit’ for climate
The lawyers who successfully won the law’s climate authority once thought of it as a placeholder for stronger legislation.
Judge strikes down Biden climate policy for new homes
The ruling formally rejects a policy that President Donald Trump had put on hold amid concerns that stricter efficiency standards would increase housing costs.
Pentagon buys clean fuel tech to lower risk of convoy attacks
A startup is selling the military mobile manufacturing units that produce fuel from carbon dioxide.
Trump announced a hostile takeover of LA’s wildfire rebuild. Collaboration ensued.
Despite an executive order to take control of wildfire rebuilding, the administration implemented only one minor regulation. Improved cooperation with local officials made further moves unnecessary, administration officials said.
Oil industry helps kill Hawaii bill to make it pay for insurance hikes
Lawmakers rejected a precedent-setting bill to hold fossil fuel companies liable for some insurance costs after American Petroleum Institute opposition.
Dems look to restore climate principles for banking
New legislation is part of Democrats deploying the Congressional Review Act against Trump administration rollbacks.
Zeldin skips over academics for influential EPA advisory panel
The administrator appointed industry representatives and a member of a group that disputes mainstream climate science.
Court orders more briefing on GOP megalaw’s effect on Biden climate grants
The court wants to know whether and how Republicans' repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund affects the grants fight.
VW pushes into energy storage on slow EV battery demand
The carmaker is seeking new battery revenue streams as China’s dominant suppliers cut their prices and electric vehicle growth rates slow.
Green investors told to sit tight through war-fueled turmoil
New York-based Jefferies is telling clients not to panic and to stick with the clean energy sector.
Iran war shows Green Deal vital to EU security, says top environment MEP
Renewables and a circular economy are part of the EU’s strategic autonomy, argues new ENVI Committee Chair Pierfrancesco Maran.
China’s 10-passenger electric aircraft hints at how big flying taxis can be
The Matrix, a 5-ton electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle, or eVTOL, is considered the largest electric aircraft built so far, at least in China.
Trump cuts threaten US role in global climate modeling
Agency cuts, layoffs and policy shifts are throwing America’s role into question.
Mullin would inherit ‘depleted, demoralized’ disaster agency
Sen. Markwayne Mullin could help revitalize FEMA if confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, lawmakers and experts say.
Western states want insurers to clarify homeowner wildfire risk
A multistate effort aims to educate policyholders about their danger — and how they can reduce it to receive premium discounts.
Study examines why Biden failed to get credit for IRA
Voters were confused about where the money came from.
‘Hurting peoples’ pocketbooks’: Hochul pushes to pare back NY climate law
Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to change New York’s landmark climate law because of affordability concerns, reflecting a national clash between high energy prices and environmental goals.
Heat waves that spark droughts happening more often, says study
"What this study shows is ... how heat and drought interact, amplifying the risks we face," said a climate scientist.
Big EU lobby groups exaggerated industry attack on carbon price
A letter to European leaders was issued “on behalf of” 1,300 signatories. Some firms deny they supported the demands.
EU backs off penalties for failing to supply green aviation fuel
The European Commission doesn’t intend to levy penalties on green jet fuel suppliers even if they miss EU mandates.
