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A closely guarded plan to cool Earth is revealed
A geoengineering company would use tiny specks of silica to block sun rays — and make billions of dollars.
Oil and gas industry asks Supreme Court to block climate lawsuits
The companies argue suits by state and local governments are barred by federal law and threaten to impose "ruinous" costs on industry.
DOE lists wrong grid operator in emergency order to open Washington coal plant
The department quietly changed grid operators on the directive in March. But one of the operators said it's not responsible for the plant.
EPA punts tailpipe emissions standards
The Trump administration argues automakers can't sell enough EVs to meet the Biden-era standard. EPA is planning a broader rewrite.
El Niño odds rise as storm and crop threats intensify globally
In addition to disrupting weather patterns globally, “it increases the chance that we will see a record-breaking global average temperature," said a meteorologist.
India’s top banks failing to tackle climate risk as threats grow
Less than half the banks examined had begun climate stress testing work, and none disclosed the results of the exercises, found a new report.
UN climate chief lavishes praise on China as Trump meets Xi
“Where China leads, others follow,” said Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the UNFCCC.
Somalia is in a deadly drought again, but humanitarian aid is lacking
Currently, 6 million Somalis face food insecurity, according to a new report. But aid funding has dropped, and the outlook is "deeply concerning."
Watchdogs seek Senate probe of Alito over oil case conflicts
The conservative justice, who owns significant sums of oil and gas stock, has not recused himself from a major climate change case that could benefit the fossil fuel industry.
Democrats cheer as Trump administration drops appeals of FEMA rulings
FEMA will no longer challenge court decisions that had invalidated its effort to force states to comply with immigration enforcement.
Iran war is fueling China’s clean energy surge ahead of Trump-Xi talks
The Iran war is driving countries toward Chinese EVs, solar and batteries — strengthening China's hand as Trump seeks trade wins in Beijing.
Colorado will force insurers to pay for homeowner roof retrofits
A $100 million program approved by state lawmakers Wednesday will help thousands protect against roof damage from hail and wind.
Murkowski to Zeldin: ‘I do not support’ steep EPA cuts
The pushback from the Senate's top EPA appropriator follows similar skepticism of massive budget cuts from her House Republican counterparts.
Fervo raises $1.9B, in major boost for geothermal
The investments show growing confidence in a renewable energy that has roots in oil and gas fields.
Scientists studied every World Cup city for dangerous heat at game time. Here’s what they found.
The analysis determined that a quarter of games will likely be risky.
Why more intense bursts of rain are making the planet drier
Intense, concentrated rainstorms have been on the rise for decades. And those bigger storms turn out to have a counterintuitive effect.
North Sea license and onshore fracking bans to be enshrined in UK law
King Charles III has announced the government’s agenda for the next parliament.
Price shocks from Iran war power rooftop solar surge in Asia
The energy crisis is incentivizing ambitious solar power decisions across Southeast Asia.
Africa secures major clean energy deals as France deepens investment push
Among the deals, Kenya Airways and Rubis Energy agreed to jointly develop Africa's first sustainable aviation fuel production facility in Kenya.
Five things to know about Trump, China and wind power
The two countries are headed in different directions on energy.
