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How a fired FEMA leader got a second chance from Trump
Cameron Hamilton defied the president by defending the agency in 2025. A year later, he's poised to take the reins.
Youth and enviros sue Canada over climate inaction
A new lawsuit argues that Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is weakening efforts to cap planet-warming emissions.
Why El Niño could be doubly good for Florida, Texas
The climate pattern could depress hurricane formation and bring more rain later this year.
Court rejects Trump bid to end lawsuit over solar and wind policies
A judge found renewable energy developers were likely to win the legal fight.
EU countries back controversial ETS benchmark update after concessions
The European Commission pledged to review its benchmark methodology and provide more free allowances to industry.
EU splits climate envoy role between two career officials
Diana Acconcia and Dimitrios Zevgolis will replace longtime negotiator Jake Werksman.
Inside the push to rally the G7 around Canada’s ‘critical minerals stockpile’
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson advised his counterparts that Ottawa plans to extend the ask to other partners.
Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses, reach global markets
Solar-powered cold rooms, warehouses and cooling hubs allow farmers to preserve perishable goods without relying on expensive and unreliable electricity grids.
Scientists found the coral reefs that can survive climate change
Roughly 60 percent of the climate-resilient reefs are located in Australia, the Bahamas, Cuba, Indonesia and the Philippines, scientists said in a study presented Tuesday.
A red-state revolt against insurers
Oklahoma Republicans are embracing a tougher regulatory stance once considered untouchable in a primary race to be insurance commissioner.
Hawaii governor extends solar tax credit for ongoing projects
A tax law phasing out solar incentives imperiled projects already underway.
States claim victory as Trump admin ends wind court fight
Federal judges granted Interior’s bid to voluntarily drop its appeal of a ruling against the administration's pause on new wind approvals.
Data centers’ insurance needs ‘may be difficult to meet,’ report says
AM Best warns that the power-hungry, fire-prone facilities will need more coverage than the property insurance market has ever experienced.
Lawmakers mobilize to save ocean monitoring program
Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski joined Democrats in both chambers urging the National Science Foundation to reconsider.
Steel and chemicals giants demand freeze to EU’s flagship climate policy
The attack on the Emissions Trading System is among industry’s most direct calls yet for the EU to change course on climate.
Even France is fretting over EU’s waiver for green spending
The European Commission is drawing flak for offering fiscal leeway to contend with skyrocketing fuel prices.
China maps out heavy‑truck electrification push with goal of 40% by 2030
Other targets include more than 80 percent electrification on fixed short‑haul routes in key regions and 18 percent of highway freight volumes carried by such vehicles.
KKR-backed firm raises $1.3B in debt for EVs and batteries in UK, Ireland
Zenobe Energy will use the money to support the rollout of more than 1,200 new electric buses and charging infrastructure over the coming three years.
Conservatives rattled by Trump DOJ’s Supreme Court climate brief
Some allies of the president say the administration is sending mixed signals on EPA’s bid to dismantle greenhouse gas regulation.
Xcel's gas build-out plans rankle Colorado commissioners
Regulators questioned Xcel's push for new gas infrastructure while also paying for electrification.
