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Trump cuts threaten US role in global climate modeling
Agency cuts, layoffs and policy shifts are throwing America’s role into question.
Mullin would inherit ‘depleted, demoralized’ disaster agency
Sen. Markwayne Mullin could help revitalize FEMA if confirmed as Homeland Security secretary, lawmakers and experts say.
Western states want insurers to clarify homeowner wildfire risk
A multistate effort aims to educate policyholders about their danger — and how they can reduce it to receive premium discounts.
Study examines why Biden failed to get credit for IRA
Voters were confused about where the money came from.
‘Hurting peoples’ pocketbooks’: Hochul pushes to pare back NY climate law
Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to change New York’s landmark climate law because of affordability concerns, reflecting a national clash between high energy prices and environmental goals.
Heat waves that spark droughts happening more often, says study
"What this study shows is ... how heat and drought interact, amplifying the risks we face," said a climate scientist.
EU backs off penalties for failing to supply green aviation fuel
The European Commission doesn’t intend to levy penalties on green jet fuel suppliers even if they miss EU mandates.
‘Nightmare scenarios’: Iran hits oil targets, testing Trump’s Teflon
The regime’s attacks on tankers and refineries could reverberate through the U.S. economy ahead of midterms.
Data centers could revive a shuttered Maryland coal plant
A tech developer is trying to buy the Morgantown Generating Station to help power the AI boom.
Trump’s DHS pick hails from disaster-prone state
Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin — who would oversee FEMA if confirmed as Homeland Security secretary — represents a state that frequently receives federal disaster aid.
China puts clean energy at the center of its carbon-cutting agenda
The plan aligns with China’s aims of scaling up clean energy as it seeks to cut its dependence on imported oil and gas.
Judges question young activists’ push to curb fossil fuels
"You've got to show it. You’ve got to trace it. And I'm not seeing that," said one federal judge Thursday in response to arguments that EPA's inaction on climate change has harmed future generations.
Lawsuit targets 401k managers for ignoring climate threats
A former employee of a real estate giant contends the company failed to account for climate risks when assembling retirement plans for workers.
How fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteries
Estimates show that crude could reach $108 a barrel, adding a significant boost to inflation and even pushing some European economies to the brink of recession.
Galvanize hits $1B mark for real estate strategy fueled by energy bets
The strategy has attracted capital as real estate investors look for ways to create natural hedges against spikes in fossil fuel prices, an official said.
China targets steel, refining capacity after mixed success last year
Both industries are struggling to accommodate the turn in the Chinese economy away from investment led by property and public works toward greener, higher-tech growth.
Trump’s Iran strikes boost China’s energy edge
Oil market turmoil from the Middle East conflict may reinforce Beijing’s push for renewables, electric vehicles and energy self-sufficiency.
Why the Iran war could spur higher emissions
Many countries may turn to coal as gas markets are upended in what one analyst called a "nightmare scenario for global energy security."
Judge pauses climate case pending Supreme Court ruling
Oil companies are pushing courts to halt lawsuits against them while the industry seeks relief from the nation's highest bench.
FEMA releases disaster aid after Noem is berated by GOP senator
The agency gave North Carolina $81 million for damage related to Hurricane Helene in 2024.
