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Largest US renewable project begins generating electricity
SunZia has quietly begun sending enormous amounts of wind power to California, as President Donald Trump works to thwart the wind industry.
California judge pauses climate lawsuits against oil and gas industry pending Supreme Court review
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling in 2027, which could resolve or limit California’s bid to recoup climate damages from the oil and gas industry.
EPA stopped tracking emissions. So this university stepped in.
U.S. climate pollution stayed nearly the same as the year before, according to a University of Maryland report that filled a gap left by the Trump administration.
DOJ: Treaty withdrawal bolsters case against NY climate law
The Trump administration says emission regs are "contrary to the national and foreign policy interests of the United States."
Political ‘circus’ engulfs Texas refining hub as water crisis nears
The City Council is considering a petition to remove the mayor while elected officials gear up for an election in November.
GOP senators take aim at federal court system’s research arm
Sen. Ted Cruz is leading the probe into the Federal Judicial Center — which is chaired by Chief Justice John Roberts — over its inclusion of climate science in a judicial manual.
Shareholder proposals plummet amid Trump-era crackdown
A new report found that ESG filings fell 47 percent as rule changes limit the ability of smaller investors to pressure corporations publicly.
California lawmakers approve bills restricting air quality regulator rules
Lawmakers’ intense focus on the California Air Resources Board and the cost of climate policy has only increased since President Donald Trump reclaimed the White House on a platform of lowering the cost of living.
Hawaiian Electric’s $1B power project is in a flood zone
That detail could have significant impacts on the utility's ability to get building permits and federal funding.
Turkey demands decisive climate action ahead of UN talks
Momentum in the negotiations has eroded in recent years as the U.S. retreated on climate action and nations fought over green finance.
Heavy rains in Haiti kill 12 people, damage hundreds of homes
The flooding also destroyed a bridge, dozens of roads and crops.
Calif. Senate panel kills bill to recoup insurance costs from oil industry
It’s the second time the Senate Judiciary Committee declined to pass a version of the bill.
Capital control: States strip power from cities, counties
Climate change and the energy transition are driving a wave of state laws overriding local governments, with both parties driving their preferred policies.
Puerto Rico towns fight their legal loss on climate
Municipalities in the U.S. territory have asked a federal appeals court to revive their first-in-the-nation racketeering case against the oil and gas industry.
Google, Disney join effort to protect workers from extreme weather
The Health Action Alliance launched its Extreme Weather + Work initiative Wednesday with 11 member companies.
California weakens cap-and-invest plan amid refinery backlash
The revisions highlight a growing divide among Democrats over gas prices and climate policy.
Cruz, Lummis back Trump’s big climate repeal in court
EPA's endangerment finding was an unlawful use of legislative authority reserved to Congress, the senators argue in a court brief.
Microsoft rejects speculation it’s halting carbon-removal push
The chief sustainability officer said the company may recalibrate its approach to reducing its carbon footprint.
Delta Air Lines walks back sustainable fuel, net-zero goals
The Atlanta-based carrier deleted its pledge to use sustainable aviation fuel for 10 percent of its jet fuel by 2030.
Access to trees is becoming a luxury in European cities
A “green divide” is growing between richer and poorer Europeans, a new study finds.
