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Biden’s flagship ‘green bank’ program may soon be back
An appeals court ruling unfreezing the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund could be the big break for efforts to bring clean energy to communities around the country — or just the latest turn of the legal screw.
How small wildfires sparked one of Washington’s most destructive disasters
The three wildfires near Spokane have so far burned far fewer acres than other ongoing Washington fires. But they have wrought outsize destruction.
Senators push for passage of wildfire, disaster bills
A bipartisan group of lawmakers discussed ways of advancing a host of legislation.
Democrats slam Trump after GAO finds ‘critically low staffing’ at FEMA
The Government Accountability Office says the disaster agency is at risk of failure and operates "in uncertainty and confusion."
Tiger shark caught off Massachusetts could be sign of warming waters
The shark is far more common in warmer, southern waters such as the Caribbean Sea.
Danube River's water is dropping so low that World War II ships are emerging
The Danube’s record-low water levels also have forced power plants to the brink of shutting down.
Firefighters rush to contain fires outside Athens before winds, heat return
“The goal is for the day to end better than it started,” said the head of the Greek Firefighters Association.
Brazil’s police raid suspects accused of using chemicals to clear the Amazon
The cleared land was later converted into pasture for commercial use, investigators said.
Extreme heat offers sneak peak of grid’s data center challenges
A summer surge in power consumption is straining regional grids that are also seeing a boom in data center energy demand.
Public pension managers urge SEC against scrapping climate disclosures
Requiring companies to disclose their climate risks provides valuable information that otherwise isn't always available, they said.
Republicans join push for Supreme Court to allow climate lawsuits
Former Republican EPA leaders and a conservative scholar join Democrats supporting local efforts to sue for climate-related damages.
Dems cite climate concerns to probe insurers’ use of credit scores
House and Senate Democrats are looking for more data on how home insurers calculate their pricing.
The world crossed a major solar milestone. No one noticed.
The world hit a milestone of 3 terawatts of solar deployed this year.
EU countries seek flexibility over green steel and cement quotas
Member countries are worried that low-carbon quotas in the Industrial Accelerator Act could push up prices and hurt Europe’s competitiveness.
Europe’s hot, dry summer takes its toll
Firefighters continued to battle wildfires in southern Greece and France on Monday, and much of the U.K. is officially in drought.
Colombia’s deforestation rises slightly as Amazon forest loss holds steady
Illegal land grabbing, cattle ranching and expanding infrastructure continue to put heavy pressure on the Amazon.
How a conspiracy-fueled campaign could turn Republicans against weather modification
The GeoFight is pursuing litigation, donations and social media hype to "shape the conversation" around sunlight-reflecting technologies.
Houthi threat to Saudi energy hub could upend Trump’s midterm message
The world's largest oil processing facility has emerged as the next flashpoint in the Iran conflict, with potentially immediate consequences for global energy markets and Republicans facing tough midterm races.
Xavier Becerra is wary of California’s climate goals. Trump could save them.
The likely next governor has doubts about California’s aggressive climate policies, but federal attacks could force him to be their defender.
France’s forest management may need to change to prevent more fires
Blazes loom as a growing danger for the timberland because Europe is the world’s fastest-warming continent.
