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How a conspiracy-fueled campaign could turn Republicans against weather modification
The GeoFight is pursuing litigation, donations and social media hype to "shape the conversation" around sunlight-reflecting technologies.
Houthi threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump’s midterm message
The world's largest oil processing facility has emerged as the next flashpoint in the Iran conflict, with potentially immediate consequences for global energy markets and Republicans facing tough midterm races.
Xavier Becerra is wary of California’s climate goals. Trump could save them.
The likely next governor has doubts about California’s aggressive climate policies, but federal attacks could force him to be their defender.
France’s forest management may need to change to prevent more fires
Blazes loom as a growing danger for the timberland because Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent.
Summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk, threatening German river trade
The troubles are caused by a drought that is gripping Europe and has fueled raging wildfires and sent the Danube and Rhine rivers to record low levels.
A blanket of seaweed smothers coastlines from the Caribbean to Mexico
Experts have said that agricultural runoff, warming waters and changes in wind, current and rain could be factors.
Judge casts doubt on New York’s polluter pays climate law
The hearing was an early sign that a novel effort by states to tackle climate change — one that Trump’s DOJ has fought — could face trouble in the courts.
Texas power demand could double with data center surge
The state’s main grid operator told lawmakers the continued growth might lead to reliability risks without changes to the generation mix.
Extreme weather is fueling a blood crisis, says Red Cross
Heat waves and smoke-filled skies are contributing to low donor turnout.
Oklahoma Republicans attack each other over surging insurance prices
The intraparty fight comes weeks ahead of a GOP runoff for governor.
Climate change made Spanish wildfires 20 times more likely
Global warming also doubled the likelihood of this year’s tinderbox conditions in France, says snap scientific analysis.
Spain, France, UK warn megafires show climate change is ‘threatening our way of life’
In joint statements, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to fighting global warming.
Mediterranean’s warming waters drawing hundreds of invasive species
These species are now heading toward France and Spain after entering the Mediterranean through the Suez Canal.
Record-low Danube hurts industry as drought, heat grip Central Europe
The river is expected to further ebb in the coming days with no significant rain in the forecast and temperatures expected to rise across the region.
Congo Basin, vital to Earth’s climate, is critically understudied
A group of almost 200 scientists aims to secure funding to train 1,000 Ph.D.s over the next decade.
Michigan lawmakers move to block state’s climate case against oil companies
The state attorney general said she doesn’t need the Legislature’s permission to sue fossil fuel producers for contributing to climate change.
Project 2029? Democratic insiders make the case for focusing on climate change.
Seventeen essays outline a clean energy action plan for a future Democratic president.
Clean energy group targets state races
Advanced Energy United wants gubernatorial candidates to bone up on grid issues — fast.
Drivers flock to EVs amid rising gas prices from Iran war
Global sales of electric cars are expected to grow 10 percent this year, hitting 29 percent of total car sales.
Climate change is turning parts of Europe into an insurance nightmare
The European Central Bank and EU insurance regulators have called on Brussels to set up an EU-level reinsurance scheme and a public natural disaster fund.
