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An arcane type of property insurer is surging on the Gulf Coast
Policyholder-owned insurance exchanges are filling voids left by traditional insurers. But some are low on cash to pay excessive claims.
Insurers earn record sums in disaster-free third quarter
“Good fortune” with a lack of catastrophes helps seven major insurers earn more than $1 billion in underwriting, new analysis finds.
Fire disrupts climate talks — and souvenir hunters
The blaze closed an area with pavilions set up by countries to showcase their climate action. China’s knicknacks were especially popular.
Oregon governor orders sweeping review of clean energy bottlenecks
Democrat Tina Kotek is directing agencies to coordinate on everything from permitting to investment in a push to achieve net-zero electricity by 2040.
Hurricane Melissa packed the most powerful wind gust ever recorded
A NOAA hurricane hunter aircraft measured a 252-mph gust at the ocean surface as the monster storm approached Jamaica.
Island states rebuke Bill Gates for downplaying climate risk
Representatives of small island states said their economies depend on keeping global warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius.
Colombia urges world to quit fossil fuels as its own effort founders
Walking away from oil and gas revenue would require a titanic shift in the nation’s economy.
Kenya e-motorcycle company plugs into carbon-offsets trade
Roam expects to begin selling the offsets in about a year. Its motorcycles are used in Kenya by the likes of DHL, Wells Fargo and Bolt.
Europe unveils major overhaul of ESG investing rulebook
The European Commission plan is part of a broader overhaul of the ESG framework to streamline regulations and cut costs for businesses.
EPA falls behind schedule for repealing endangerment finding
The rule to end most climate regulations is not expected until January, slipping from a planned December deadline.
‘Drowning under paper’: Vulnerable countries push to slice red tape for climate aid
Rich nations and international funding agencies need to make it easier to obtain money for adapting to the ills of a warming planet, advocates for poorer governments say at COP30.
Gas exports may increase Americans’ heating bills, EIA says
The report comes as the Trump administration pushes to expand LNG sales abroad and Democrats ramp up affordability messaging.
Rising seas threaten thousands of hazardous US facilities
Most of the at-risk sites are clustered in just seven states: Louisiana, Florida, New Jersey, Texas, California, New York and Massachusetts.
Alito is urged to back out of Louisiana coastal erosion case
Progressive groups say Supreme Court justices need a more transparent ethics policy.
Senate upholds Trump administration methane rule
Two Democrats sought to challenge the rule under the Congressional Review Act.
New York Democrats split on climate law
As Gov. Kathy Hochul considers changes to the state's 2019 climate targets, Democratic lawmakers are split amid affordability concerns.
Turkey to host 2026 climate summit, in defeat for Australia
But Australia will hold the summit's presidency — and therefore control the diplomacy, Climate Minister Chris Bowen told reporters.
EU missing from COP30 push to drop fossil fuels
The EU did not join 82 countries calling for a phase-out of oil, coal and natural gas.
EU strains to defend carbon levy as trade tensions engulf COP30
India, China and other countries are challenging CBAM in climate talks.
Rail project raises questions about Brazil’s effort to protect the Amazon
Protesters, including potentially affected Indigenous populations, took to streets and rivers this month to oppose the project.
