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EU capitals push back on weakening emission targets
Seven countries cite the energy crisis brought on by the war in Iran as reason to stay the course in meeting the EU's broader decarbonization targets.
DOE restores federal funding for Nevada lithium mine
The nearly $58 million Biden-era grant will go to a project to turn claystone into battery-grade lithium for electric vehicles.
A Goldilocks moment for RGGI?
The latest auction of the Northeast's cap-and-trade program raised prices for carbon allowances — but likely not enough to have a big impact on electricity bills.
Strokes could increase as climate changes, researchers say
The World Stroke Organization found that extreme heat, wildfire smoke and other climate impacts are linked to increased stroke risk.
Fans mixing alcohol with World Cup in extreme heat can be risky
Experts say the worry comes with people drinking excessively who may not be hydrating enough, staying cool or have underlying health conditions.
Albania PM defends Kushner resort against protesters
Edi Rama dismissed fears that the luxury development backed by President Donald Trump’s son-in-law would destroy flamingo habitats.
In Brazilian area, Indigenous fire practices reshape wildfire strategy
Brazilian officials long followed a “zero-fire” strategy, treating any small burn as a threat to be quickly suppressed, but over time, that approach fell out of favor.
Colombia’s presidential race could affect Amazon rainforest’s future
The June 21 runoff comes at a pivotal moment for Colombia, as its president has emerged as one of the world’s most vocal advocates for transitioning away from oil, gas and coal.
Climate lawsuit hints at how courts may treat AI
A federal judge ordered an environmental group to turn over an expert witness’s AI “prompts” in a lawsuit against Shell.
Rhode Island legislators rebuff Democratic governor on climate cuts
Lawmakers rejected the biggest changes sought by Gov. Dan McKee, who argued they would help curb spiking utility bills.
EPA rips up Obama-era agreement to shutter Wyoming coal plant
Owner PacifiCorp says it needs to meet data-center-driven demand increases.
Hochul’s affordability-first climate turn could be a blueprint for other Dems
The New York governor's shift on energy, culminating with weakening the state’s landmark climate law, is drawing plaudits from business leaders and centrist Democratic thinkers.
New coal plants win Trump’s backing, but questions remain
The president unveiled $185 million in grants for two new plants in West Virginia and Alaska.
EU sues Ireland over failure to protect carbon-rich bogs
Irish protection of peatlands is still "inadequate," the European Commission ruled, despite legal warnings since 2019.
EU sues Spain and Poland for failing to transpose ETS updates
In recent months, mounting criticism from industry and countries has charged that the climate policy is exacerbating industry during a generational energy crisis.
Von der Leyen’s AI pick triggers conflict-of-interest criticism
Jim Hagemann Snabe, Siemens’ chair, will advise the European Commission on industrial applications of artificial intelligence.
EU Parliament hosted event by group accused of being pro-Russian sect that believes aliens walk among us
MEPs complained about AllatRa Global Research Center holding an event on Parliament premises.
Panama Canal considers water limits to thwart El Niño impacts
Moderate measures could be deployed by the end of June, said canal administrator Ricaurte Vásquez Morales.
EPA’s HFC delay tests Trump’s made in America agenda
The agency's regulatory rollback for grocery refrigerators has sparked a backlash from U.S. manufacturers.
A judge said the Trump administration can’t dismantle a weather research center. The damage may already be done.
The National Center for Atmospheric Research is the latest example of how the Trump administration’s efforts to chain saw the federal government can happen too fast for the courts or Congress to counter.
