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How a ‘super’ El Niño could disrupt renewable energy
Solar power may drop in places like California and southeastern China, while hydropower dries up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and southern Africa.
He accused California insurers of overseeing a fiery war zone. Now, he might regulate them.
State Sen. Ben Allen will face fellow Democrat Jane Kim in the November race for insurance commissioner.
Tech heavyweight Oracle challenges Wisconsin data center rules
The software company opposes a new regulation that would force large energy users to post financial commitments if their credit ratings are below a specified level.
Oil and gas activity picks up despite Iran uncertainty, Dallas Fed says
Industry executives complained that the administration's frenetic approach to the war in Iran made it difficult to make long-term business decisions.
More Americans are moving away from flood risk than toward it
A new analysis found that U.S. counties with high flood risk lost a net 63,357 residents from mid-2024 to mid-2025.
11 countries demand 3-year delay to EU’s landmark methane rules
The EU Methane Regulation will introduce new obligations in January requiring oil and gas firms to monitor, report and verify emissions of methane.
EU countries want oil exploration to be classed as green investment
The proposed changes could see oil giants like TotalEnergies showing up in sustainable investment funds.
40 mayors worldwide endorse a pact to shape data center development
The pact focuses on choosing sites, clean energy, affordability and community engagement.
In visit to Capitol, Olympians push for climate change solutions
“Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group, sent a coalition to Washington to meet with lawmakers Tuesday and Wednesday.
Congress expands disaster aid, as Trump seeks to limit it
The measure passed by both chambers this week would send billions of dollars to lower-income communities reeling from catastrophes.
New York weakened its climate law. Now comes the hard part.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has more time to make difficult decisions about reducing emissions, but the state’s energy battles are far from settled.
Mamdani issues heat protections for NYC workers
The mayor ordered city offices to draft requirements for ensuring the safety of municipal workers in high temperatures.
California threatens to sue Trump for sinking offshore wind project
The Golden State's top legal officer said the administration's deal would hinder the state's climate and energy goals.
Corpus Christi gets reprieve from drought emergency
Rainfall has helped the South Texas city delay a plan to impose new water restrictions on residences and refineries.
3 reasons why Europe can’t stop sweating this week
Climate change, poor infrastructure and distracted politicians all play a role.
London climate week disrupted by … the climate
Extreme heat has forced the cancellation of plans to discuss the impact of extreme heat.
‘Super’ El Niño risks record-breaking rise as Pacific Ocean heat soars
The data for part of the equatorial Pacific shows it to be the largest warm deviation from the historical average for June since 1981.
French presidential hopefuls lay out climate plans as country roasts
POLITICO grilled multiple candidates on energy policy at an event Tuesday.
EU members want frozen congestion revenues released after 8 years
The European Commission’s original version of the grids package required grid operators to set aside 25 percent of unspent congestion revenues to finance cross-border projects to benefit broader connectivity.
UN chief urges AI industry to quit fossil fuels
The voluntary initiative was not presented to the industry ahead of time.
