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The oil island that could break Iran
President Donald Trump’s allies are urging him to take control of a small spit in the Persian Gulf that controls nearly all Iran’s oil exports.
Trump hates renewables. The Iran war may help them.
Higher gas prices in Europe and the U.S. could create economic and political incentives for solar, wind, batteries and other clean technology.
War insurers cancel ship coverage as Iran conflict expands
Some companies are raising rates 50 percent as the risk of attacks rises in the Persian Gulf.
Supreme Court fight over HFCs takes aim at power of Congress
A new petition to the high court marks the latest effort by conservative groups to revive the nondelegation doctrine.
Virginia Democrats follow through on RGGI return
Recently passed legislation and budget riders will cement the commonwealth's participation in the Northeast's cap-and-trade system.
Key NY lawmakers briefed on state climate law concerns
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pressing forward with an effort to change New York’s 2019 climate law, raising concerns about the costs of achieving the goals.
How NY heat pump users got stuck with higher bills
Fewer than 2 percent of Con Edison's heat pump customers signed up for a program that would have reduced their annual bills by roughly $500.
Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster
A new study found that a combination of intensive agriculture and global warming are critical factors in the acceleration of bird population decline.
Deep freeze and drought are fueling a massive Florida wildfire
Temperatures in the state plunged low enough to kill off small plants and grasses that are now tinder-dry and rapidly burning.
Coal is booming. Here’s what it means for climate pollution.
U.S. emissions are rising as coal trends shift under President Donald Trump.
Democrats urge judicial group to restore deleted climate chapter
Congressional Democrats have accused a judicial education center of caving under political pressure.
Greens to court: EPA can’t have it both ways on climate repeal
The Trump administration has said EPA’s climate authority usurps that of states. At the same time, the agency has backed away from its own power to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
Clock starts ticking for US withdrawal from climate treaty
The Trump administration will quit the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in one year.
EPA delays greenhouse gas reporting requirement
The postponement comes as the Trump administration seeks to torpedo the rule that forces more than 8,000 polluters to report emissions.
California voters split along party lines on Newsom’s EV rebate
A new poll found that Republicans and independents oppose the electric vehicle proposal, while a slight majority of Democrats back it.
New York state energy authority reveals new climate law cost analysis
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration is teeing up its push to revise the state’s 2019 climate law.
Italy calls for carbon price suspension in attack on EU climate policy
The call would allow businesses to pollute for free, undermining the bloc’s long-standing Emissions Trading System.
Clean energy developer ThomasLloyd to go public via SPAC deal
The company is seeking to capitalize on one of the hottest sectors of the U.S. economy: powering data centers.
The awkward exception in EPA’s climate repeal: Methane
The agency’s effort to maintain methane rules could create legal woes as it argues greenhouse gas curbs lack clear congressional backing.
‘Affordability’ drives Massachusetts Dems to target energy efficiency
Mass Save would see a billion-dollar cut under legislation advanced Thursday. Critics called it counterproductive.
