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Trump cuts threaten US role in global climate modeling

11 hours 10 min ago
Agency cuts, layoffs and policy shifts are throwing America’s role into question.

Mullin would inherit ‘depleted, demoralized’ disaster agency

11 hours 12 min ago
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

11 hours 13 min ago
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

11 hours 13 min ago
Voters were confused about where the money came from.

‘Hurting peoples’ pocketbooks’: Hochul pushes to pare back NY climate law

11 hours 15 min ago
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

11 hours 15 min ago
"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

11 hours 16 min ago
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:49am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:49am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:48am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:47am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:47am
"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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:46am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:45am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:45am
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

Fri, 03/06/2026 - 6:44am
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

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 6:41am
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

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 6:40am
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

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 6:40am
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

Thu, 03/05/2026 - 6:39am
The agency gave North Carolina $81 million for damage related to Hurricane Helene in 2024.

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