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California AG dishes on Trump’s climate war

11 hours 55 min ago
"There's a lot at stake here," Rob Bonta says of the legal battle to restore EPA's endangerment finding, which underpins federal climate regs.

Many national parks vulnerable to climate change, study finds

11 hours 58 min ago
The Trump administration has removed references to climate change at several National Park Service sites.

EPA finalizes tweak to Biden methane rule

11 hours 59 min ago
The Trump administration extended industry's ability to flare gas during emergencies.

Science group to court: Stop Trump’s threat to climate supercomputers

12 hours 13 sec ago
It's the latest move in a lawsuit against the administration's plans to shutter the National Center for Atmospheric Research.

Ads hit Republicans over high gasoline prices

12 hours 42 sec ago
The campaign from a Democratic-aligned group comes as gas prices top $4 a gallon.

From digging coal to selling noodles? China's miners face change.

12 hours 2 min ago
A generation of workers that powered growth by digging coal from underground mines in Datong, a city known as China's coal capital, now seeks new livelihoods.

Chinese battery-storage supplier sees shipments doubling in 2026

12 hours 2 min ago
Beijing HyperStrong Technology's CEO said total deliveries are projected to reach 70 gigawatt-hours this year.

Polish power prices turn negative for some as renewables boom

12 hours 3 min ago
Bright, windy weather sparked a surge in renewable electricity supplies that overwhelmed demand over the weekend.

Deaths from storms, flooding in Afghanistan increase to 110

12 hours 4 min ago
Storms and heavy rainfall began across Afghanistan about 12 days ago, affecting most of the country's 34 provinces.

These two laws give EPA authority to regulate CO2 — if it wants to

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:36am
Administrator Lee Zeldin says his agency can't regulate greenhouse gases without congressional approval. Some legal experts disagree.

Florida communities with highest climate risk face new Tallahassee hurdles

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:35am
A bill that passed Florida’s Legislature would prevent local governments from capping greenhouse gas emissions.

Climate lawsuit against insurance giant survives bid to dismiss

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:34am
A federal judge says litigation can continue over Chubb's decision to bar a proposal to study the benefits of suing companies responsible for climate change.

Texas attorney general targets rooftop solar

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:32am
Ken Paxton has accused four residential solar companies of engaging in “fraudulent and deceptive practices.” He's battling fellow Republican John Cornyn for a U.S. Senate seat.

Massachusetts cranberry bogs become sand mines for coastal projects

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:31am
As sand resources decline, hard-pressed cranberry bog owners are turning to sand mining for revenue. Their neighbors aren't happy.

Home mitigation bill heads to Mississippi governor in storm resilience push

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:29am
The program would offer grants of up to $10,000 to help homeowners to retrofit their properties for storm protection

How a company collapse is denting trust in carbon markets

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:29am
Koko Networks folded amid concerns it was issuing more carbon credits than its products warranted, a claim the company has denied.

Brazilian banks to verify satellite deforestation data for rural credit

Mon, 04/06/2026 - 6:28am
The Finance Ministry said the new requirements were intended to align rural credit with conservation and sustainability policies.

Trump promoted fossil fuels. His war is pushing the world away from them.

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 6:27am
As oil prices spike, governments are slashing fuel use and eyeing renewables — threatening to erode global demand for fossil energy.

Expiration nears for Biden workplace heat-protection program

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 6:26am
The Trump administration is silent on its plans. Democrats urged renewal and warned about workers "risking their health and their lives."

Solar geoengineering startup sets its own rules

Fri, 04/03/2026 - 6:25am
Stardust Solutions released safety principles as part of its effort to assuage concerns over the role of commercial interests in blocking the sun.

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