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Youth climate activists confront Trump’s energy agenda in court
Three courts will soon consider legal battles over EPA’s duty to reduce planet-warming emissions, executive orders designed to boost fossil fuels and an Alaska gas export project championed by the president.
War and uncertainty cloud Trump’s AI pledge rollout
Even without war, experts in energy markets expressed doubt that the tech companies’ promises can check fast-rising electricity prices.
New York: Federal climate rollbacks undercut DOJ’s lawsuits against states
In a court filing, the state argues that the administration's moves are inconsistent with its legal justification for quashing state "climate Superfund" laws.
Washington, California and Québec release draft agreement to link carbon markets
A West Coast carbon market alliance would test the limits of state climate power.
California gas prices will jump under climate revisions, industry warns
Tightening the state's cap-and-trade program to cut carbon emissions could hike pump prices by 15 cents per gallon, a fuels alliance says.
Louisiana Republican seeks to shield oil industry from climate lawsuits
A state lawmaker has proposed legislation to block litigation against fossil fuel producers, following similar efforts in Utah and Oklahoma.
Noem broke law by delaying disaster aid, 2 senators say
A report by Democratic lawmakers sharpens scrutiny of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's personal review of FEMA expenditures.
Shareholder group sues insurer to put climate proposal up for vote
The proposal explored the possibility of a third-party study on the shareholder benefits of suing entities responsible for climate change.
China’s new 5-year plan is crucial for world’s climate fight
There are concerns the nation’s new strategy will focus more on stimulating growth in green manufacturing than on accelerating efforts to minimize greenhouse gases.
Crocodile caught in creek 1,200 miles from its tropical habitat
The reptile was discovered in the temperate Australian coastal city of Newcastle.
The oil island that could break Iran
President Donald Trump’s allies are urging him to take control of a small spit in the Persian Gulf that controls nearly all Iran’s oil exports.
Trump hates renewables. The Iran war may help them.
Higher gas prices in Europe and the U.S. could create economic and political incentives for solar, wind, batteries and other clean technology.
War insurers cancel ship coverage as Iran conflict expands
Some companies are raising rates 50 percent as the risk of attacks rises in the Persian Gulf.
Supreme Court fight over HFCs takes aim at power of Congress
A new petition to the high court marks the latest effort by conservative groups to revive the nondelegation doctrine.
Virginia Democrats follow through on RGGI return
Recently passed legislation and budget riders will cement the commonwealth's participation in the Northeast's cap-and-trade system.
Key NY lawmakers briefed on state climate law concerns
Gov. Kathy Hochul is pressing forward with an effort to change New York’s 2019 climate law, raising concerns about the costs of achieving the goals.
How NY heat pump users got stuck with higher bills
Fewer than 2 percent of Con Edison's heat pump customers signed up for a program that would have reduced their annual bills by roughly $500.
Shrinking North American bird population is getting worse faster
A new study found that a combination of intensive agriculture and global warming are critical factors in the acceleration of bird population decline.
Deep freeze and drought are fueling a massive Florida wildfire
Temperatures in the state plunged low enough to kill off small plants and grasses that are now tinder-dry and rapidly burning.
Coal is booming. Here’s what it means for climate pollution.
U.S. emissions are rising as coal trends shift under President Donald Trump.
