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A win for clean energy or fossil fuels? The Iran war could lead to both.

4 hours 19 min ago
The conflict is pushing the world into a fractious energy future that could increase the tension between fossil fuels and clean power.

Heat waves and drought imperil data center operations, report says

4 hours 20 min ago
Many data centers are in areas where power outages and water restrictions could force shutdowns.

Insurance industry critic leads voting in Oklahoma GOP primary

4 hours 21 min ago
A legal industry-backed candidate won the most votes — but not a majority — in Tuesday's insurance commissioner primary. A GOP runoff is set for August.

Interior touts another agreement to terminate offshore wind leases

4 hours 22 min ago
Funding will be redirected to development of natural gas-fired power plants in five states and geothermal projects in the western United States, according to the Interior Department.

Trump admin fights its court loss on anti-renewable energy policies

4 hours 23 min ago
A federal judge this week refused to dismiss wind and solar developers' lawsuit against the actions.

EU greenhouse gas emissions rose in 2025, data shows

4 hours 24 min ago
The bloc’s pollution-slashing efforts have been stagnating in recent years.

EU lawmakers urge Albania to halt construction on Kushner-linked project

4 hours 24 min ago
Lawmakers adopted a resolution calling for an immediate moratorium on new permits and construction in the country’s protected areas.

Green economy tops $10T as revenue growth picks up

4 hours 25 min ago
For investors who have soured on green stocks, the industry’s recent growth should create “an urgency to have another look” and reassess their exposure, said the London Stock Exchange Group.

World Cup hydration breaks spark backlash, blamed for killing game flow

4 hours 25 min ago
FIFA’s new hydration breaks midway through each half — a novelty for this World Cup — were introduced to help players deal with the summer heat in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

How a fired FEMA leader got a second chance from Trump

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 6:03am
Cameron Hamilton defied the president by defending the agency in 2025. A year later, he's poised to take the reins.

Youth and enviros sue Canada over climate inaction

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 6:01am
A new lawsuit argues that Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is weakening efforts to cap planet-warming emissions.

Why El Niño could be doubly good for Florida, Texas

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 6:00am
The climate pattern could depress hurricane formation and bring more rain later this year.

Court rejects Trump bid to end lawsuit over solar and wind policies

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 6:00am
A judge found renewable energy developers were likely to win the legal fight.

EU countries back controversial ETS benchmark update after concessions

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 5:59am
The European Commission pledged to review its benchmark methodology and provide more free allowances to industry.

EU splits climate envoy role between two career officials

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 5:58am
Diana Acconcia and Dimitrios Zevgolis will replace longtime negotiator Jake Werksman.

Inside the push to rally the G7 around Canada’s ‘critical minerals stockpile’

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 5:57am
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson advised his counterparts that Ottawa plans to extend the ask to other partners.

Solar cold storage helps African farmers cut losses, reach global markets

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 5:56am
Solar-powered cold rooms, warehouses and cooling hubs allow farmers to preserve perishable goods without relying on expensive and unreliable electricity grids.

Scientists found the coral reefs that can survive climate change

Wed, 06/17/2026 - 5:56am
Roughly 60 percent of the climate-resilient reefs are located in Australia, the Bahamas, Cuba, Indonesia and the Philippines, scientists said in a study presented Tuesday.

A red-state revolt against insurers

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 6:11am
Oklahoma Republicans are embracing a tougher regulatory stance once considered untouchable in a primary race to be insurance commissioner.

Hawaii governor extends solar tax credit for ongoing projects

Tue, 06/16/2026 - 6:11am
A tax law phasing out solar incentives imperiled projects already underway.

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