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Deadly heat is coming. But funding to save lives is not.
Emergency officials are searching for loopholes to save lives as President Donald Trump slashes programs.
Federal court prevents breakup of top US climate center
The ruling Monday is a blow to the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research.
New York City’s hydropower contract kicks off
The 1,250-megawatt line will deliver much needed renewable energy to New York City.
Judge sides with EPA in venue fight over termination of $7B in solar grants
The case is contractual in nature, meaning the states can only seek damages in another court, ruled the judge.
Brussels to Big Tech: Embrace sustainable AI or go away
Energy-hungry data centers must support the EU’s shift to carbon-free power, says Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.
Former Meta CTO raises clean tech fund as AI reshapes sector
Gigascale is backing a number of clean tech startups supporting the artificial intelligence boom. It has previously invested in technologies ranging from wave energy to laser fusion systems.
EU climate chief mulls including international carbon credits in ETS reviews
The inclusion of carbon credits from foreign jurisdictions, Wopke Hoekstra explained, could be part of allowing more allowances into the “2040 framework” especially from countries in emerging markets.
Norway struggles to diversify its economy hooked on oil and gas
Oil and gas made up 57 percent of Norway’s goods sold abroad in 2025, and monthly crude sales revenue reached a record after the outbreak of the Iran war.
‘Ready to cave’: How liberal governors warmed to Trump’s pipelines
A political earthquake over energy prices in New England is transforming Democratic positions on natural gas.
House Democrats seek probe of Trump’s disaster aid denials
The request to Congress' watchdog agency comes after POLITICO's E&E News found that Trump has approved only 23 percent of blue-state aid requests.
The hidden costs behind EPA’s HFC delay
EPA’s refrigerator rule rollback rests on a one-sided ledger.
Unions flex muscle as states weigh data center rules
Labor unions are using their political power — and a jobs message — to influence state efforts to regulate data centers.
After property insurers raise rates, a state cracks down
Illinois will impose its first restrictions on rate hikes and could order policyholder refunds. "They're losing," an advocate says of insurers.
Louisiana strikes tentative deal with Exxon in coastal erosion fight
The settlement is the latest agreement the state has reached with oil companies over their alleged liability for Louisiana's disappearing coast.
California changes climate rules amid gas-price backlash
Regulators approved changes meant to ease costs for refineries, while critics warn the overhaul could undermine emissions goals and drain climate funding.
Environmental permitting changes bring the abundance agenda to housing in New York
Gov. Kathy Hochul secured changes to the state’s 50-year-old environmental review law to speed up housing construction.
The ex-Arsenal player gunning to turn EU’s dirtiest industries green
Player-turned-chemicals boss Mathieu Flamini believes going green is the answer to Europe’s competitiveness problems.
Brazilian court orders restoration of Henry Ford’s Amazon ghost town
Fordlandia was built in 1927 in Pará by Ford Motor as a rubber-tapping metropolis intended to secure a steady supply of natural rubber for tires.
Clothing rental promises sustainable alternative. Experts aren’t sure.
These subscription-based services ship straight to customers everything from everyday and workwear. Then, the items are returned for someone else to use.
It was supposed to be a lifeline for a blue-collar town. Then Trump returned.
New Bedford, Massachusetts, is ground zero for America’s wind industry.
