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California asks judge to reject push to halt climate disclosure laws
Deputy Attorney General Caitlan McLoon argued the laws have not been implemented and are a legal attempt to regulate business misinformation.
Trump’s science guidelines could amplify climate skeptics
The new White House rules put more power in the hands of political appointees.
Workers died in high heat as OSHA debates protections
The June heat dome contributed to the deaths of at least three people. They died as federal regulators weigh whether to finalize the nation’s first heat rule.
Human rights court will decide sweeping climate case today
The decision by the international tribunal in Costa Rica could reshape domestic climate cases across Latin America.
Megabill passage all but assured
President Donald Trump will get his "big, beautiful bill" by Independence Day.
Republicans' megabill not so beautiful for the climate, analysts find
Four research firms project Republicans' budget bill will likely put U.S. and global climate goals out of reach.
Sabin Center, activists launch state-focused ‘Model Climate Laws Initiative’
The goal is to “make sure good ideas for climate action become strong, lasting, and successfully implemented laws,” the venture’s leader said in a statement.
Brussels proposes softened 90 percent 2040 climate target
The emissions-cutting legislation offers a weaker target than initially planned, responding to government pushback on new green policies.
EU set to offer shields for exporters under carbon border levy
The bloc is rolling out its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which will start slapping fees on carbon-intensive imports as of next year.
JPMorgan executive says US pressure can’t derail climate agenda
“We are an American bank, but ... we have to assess and evaluate what’s coming at us from all parts of the world,” said the bank's sustainability head.
Trump uprooted a major climate effort. Scientists are fighting back.
The future of the National Climate Assessment is uncertain, so researchers are looking to write an alternative version that could serve as a substitute.
Last-gasp megabill talks eased assault on renewables
The changes could run into resistance in the House as leaders there try to muscle the bill through.
Washington state urges Supreme Court to stay out of carbon fight
State officials argued in a new brief that an energy company’s case against the cap-and-trade program is unwarranted.
A hospital turns to AI to save patients from extreme heat
The technology could be used to comb through electronic health records and warn vulnerable people about dangerous heat waves.
Satellite tracking oil and gas emissions goes dark
The MethaneSAT project was launched into space last year to keep tabs on emitters.
Hawaii unveils emissions reduction plan in response to youth lawsuit
The strategy includes more bike lanes and electric vehicle chargers. It comes after the state settled a climate lawsuit filed by 13 young people.
Trump admin advances climate reg overhaul
The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors.
New Jersey mulling changes to coastal flood rule
The state Department of Environmental Protection's potential amendments come amid pressure from coastal mayors and industry groups.
Top of Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat
The Paris landmark’s highest level shuts as France swelters.
Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life
It hasn’t snowed in Nepal’s Upper Mustang for nearly three years, a dire blow for those living and farming in high-altitude villages.