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Trump officials scorned IEA. Now it’s helping them navigate an oil crisis.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright threatened to quit the International Energy Agency about 10 days before the U.S.-Israel war on Iran plunged the world into energy volatility.
In reversal, Trump grants disaster aid to Michigan utilities
The surprise decision comes as the president’s nominee for Homeland Security secretary faces a confirmation hearing Wednesday.
White House is targeting climate center to punish Colorado, lawsuit says
The nonprofit manager of the National Center for Atmospheric Research is suing over what it called a "campaign of retribution" against Gov. Jared Polis.
Texas refining hub seeks water fix after Abbott threatens takeover
A looming water shortage in Corpus Christi could disrupt life for residents and refineries, but the state’s Republican governor says Texans will be protected.
Physical activity drops as temperatures rise. That’s deadly.
A new study finds that hundreds of thousands of people could die every year as heat lowers their activity levels.
Meet the lawyers powering DOJ environment’s fight against states
Most joined DOJ last year as career environmental lawyers exited. Some have worked for Trump-aligned law firms and clerked for conservative Supreme Court justices.
Appeals court mulls whether GOP rescission has mooted climate grant dispute
The judges appeared confused about whether the Trump administration's termination made the grant money subject to rescission under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Plans to repower 2 peaker plants floated in New York City
The owner of aging fossil fuel generators has proposed updating the Narrows and Gowanus power plants to ensure reliability.
EU leans to short-term energy fixes to avoid climate law clashes
A push by some countries to revamp key green legislation as the Iran crisis drives up energy bills is flatlining.
Gulf investors seen likely to keep funding Africa renewable energy
Disruptions to oil and gas shipments due to the war with Iran may strengthen the case for renewable energy investment since they show how vulnerable such supply routes can be, an analyst said.
Statkraft CEO against power market changes that threaten EU renewables
Statkraft CEO Birgitte Vartdal’s comments come as EU nations discuss ways to curb energy prices, as concerns mount over the economic impact of the Iran war.
You can bet on climate disasters. Business is booming
Traders are placing wagers on the likelihood of disasters, activists being jailed and oil depots exploding.
DOJ declines to appeal injunction favoring Revolution Wind
An appeal would have jeopardized permitting reform negotiations on Capitol Hill.
Data center tax breaks divide Virginia Dems, stalling budget
The fight demonstrates the data center industry's enduring political power, even as much of the public sours on the energy-hungry facilities.
It’s not just oil. Here comes Hormuz inflation.
Garden supplies, birthday balloons and semiconductors could get hit by price inflation or shortages.
DOJ: Trump climate rollback won’t derail lawsuits against states
Environmental groups have argued that EPA's endangerment finding repeal undercuts federal lawsuits against state action on climate change.
FEMA questions likely during Homeland Security confirmation hearing
President Donald Trump picked Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem as secretary.
Hochul touts new figures on New York climate program costs
The Democratic governor said she’d been pushing a recently dated memo about the potential costs of her own proposed carbon pricing program “for years.”
AI ‘scientists’ help human ones answer urgent climate questions
This technology “is offering some pretty exciting opportunities to tackle questions we’ve been stuck on for a while,” said a professor who specializes in environmental data science.
China’s new law signals Xi won’t curb environmental ambitions
The endorsed Ecological and Environmental Code consolidates a raft of previous legislation, including on air quality, low-carbon development and penalties for corporate polluters.
