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Louisiana seeks to shield oil industry from climate lawsuits
Four other states have passed similar legislation this year. Louisiana's bill wouldn't block coastal erosion litigation against oil companies.
North Carolina advances far-reaching data center bill
The Republican-backed proposal would impose new regulations on the energy-hungry facilities, as well as set in motion a repeal of the state’s 2050 climate goal.
Democratic AGs urge revival of judicial manual’s climate chapter
The Federal Judicial Center says it pulled the climate science guidance because of Republican threats to its federal funding.
Startup scores big investment for storing carbon in wood bricks
The financial infusion will help the Memphis-area facility triple its carbon removal capacity.
Wetland losses jack up insurance bills, study says
Insurance claims increased by $10 billion since 1980 due to the disappearance of those ecosystems.
Appeals court rejects youth-led challenge to Trump energy orders
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says the link between the orders to unleash fossil fuel and climate injuries is too speculative.
EU delays data center sustainability label after heavy criticism
The label would benchmark the environmental performance of data centers, using metrics including energy and water efficiency, renewable energy use, and waste heat recovery.
UK government sets target to cut 87% of carbon emissions by 2042
Scientists said that the goal puts the U.K. on course to meet its 2050 net-zero target, though Tuesday's announcement doesn't include details of how it will be achieved.
Biggest commercial green jet fuel plant planned for Brazil
JetBio will rely on a diverse range of suppliers, including makers of sugar, second-crop corn as well as waste-based ethanol, for processing into sustainable aviation fuel.
Extreme weather can whip up anxiety. A safety plan can help.
And when the disaster is over, health experts say, try to restore a sense of normalcy by seeking out support, returning to routines and helping others.
Deadly heat is coming. But funding to save lives is not.
Emergency officials are searching for loopholes to save lives as President Donald Trump slashes programs.
Federal court prevents breakup of top US climate center
The ruling Monday is a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
New York City’s hydropower contract kicks off
The 1,250-megawatt line will deliver much needed renewable energy to New York City.
Judge sides with EPA in venue fight over termination of $7B in solar grants
The case is contractual in nature, meaning the states can only seek damages in another court, ruled the judge.
Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away
Energy-hungry data centers must support the EU’s shift to carbon-free power, says Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.
Former Meta CTO raises clean tech fund as AI reshapes sector
Gigascale is backing a number of clean tech startups supporting the artificial intelligence boom. It has previously invested in technologies ranging from wave energy to laser fusion systems.
EU climate chief mulls including international carbon credits in ETS reviews
The inclusion of carbon credits from foreign jurisdictions, Wopke Hoekstra explained, could be part of allowing more allowances into the “2040 framework” especially from countries in emerging markets.
Norway struggles to diversify its economy hooked on oil and gas
Oil and gas made up 57 percent of Norway’s goods sold abroad in 2025, and monthly crude sales revenue reached a record after the outbreak of the Iran war.
‘Ready to cave’: How liberal governors warmed to Trump’s pipelines
A political earthquake over energy prices in New England is transforming Democratic positions on natural gas.
House Democrats seek probe of Trump’s disaster aid denials
The request to Congress' watchdog agency comes after POLITICO's E&E News found that Trump has approved only 23 percent of blue-state aid requests.
