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California asks judge to reject push to halt climate disclosure laws

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:38am
Deputy Attorney General Caitlan McLoon argued the laws have not been implemented and are a legal attempt to regulate business misinformation.

Trump’s science guidelines could amplify climate skeptics

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:37am
The new White House rules put more power in the hands of political appointees.

Workers died in high heat as OSHA debates protections

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:36am
The June heat dome contributed to the deaths of at least three people. They died as federal regulators weigh whether to finalize the nation’s first heat rule.

Human rights court will decide sweeping climate case today

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:35am
The decision by the international tribunal in Costa Rica could reshape domestic climate cases across Latin America.

Megabill passage all but assured

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:34am
President Donald Trump will get his "big, beautiful bill" by Independence Day.

Republicans' megabill not so beautiful for the climate, analysts find

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:33am
Four research firms project Republicans' budget bill will likely put U.S. and global climate goals out of reach.

Sabin Center, activists launch state-focused ‘Model Climate Laws Initiative’

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:31am
The goal is to “make sure good ideas for climate action become strong, lasting, and successfully implemented laws,” the venture’s leader said in a statement.

Brussels proposes softened 90 percent 2040 climate target

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:30am
The emissions-cutting legislation offers a weaker target than initially planned, responding to government pushback on new green policies.

EU set to offer shields for exporters under carbon border levy

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:30am
The bloc is rolling out its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which will start slapping fees on carbon-intensive imports as of next year.

JPMorgan executive says US pressure can’t derail climate agenda

Thu, 07/03/2025 - 6:29am
“We are an American bank, but ... we have to assess and evaluate what’s coming at us from all parts of the world,” said the bank's sustainability head.

Trump uprooted a major climate effort. Scientists are fighting back.

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:17am
The future of the National Climate Assessment is uncertain, so researchers are looking to write an alternative version that could serve as a substitute.

Last-gasp megabill talks eased assault on renewables

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:17am
The changes could run into resistance in the House as leaders there try to muscle the bill through.

Washington state urges Supreme Court to stay out of carbon fight

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:16am
State officials argued in a new brief that an energy company’s case against the cap-and-trade program is unwarranted.

A hospital turns to AI to save patients from extreme heat

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:15am
The technology could be used to comb through electronic health records and warn vulnerable people about dangerous heat waves.

Satellite tracking oil and gas emissions goes dark

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:14am
The MethaneSAT project was launched into space last year to keep tabs on emitters.

Hawaii unveils emissions reduction plan in response to youth lawsuit

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:13am
The strategy includes more bike lanes and electric vehicle chargers. It comes after the state settled a climate lawsuit filed by 13 young people.

Trump admin advances climate reg overhaul

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:13am
The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors.

New Jersey mulling changes to coastal flood rule

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:12am
The state Department of Environmental Protection's potential amendments come amid pressure from coastal mayors and industry groups.

Top of Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:11am
The Paris landmark’s highest level shuts as France swelters.

Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:10am
It hasn’t snowed in Nepal’s Upper Mustang for nearly three years, a dire blow for those living and farming in high-altitude villages.

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