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EPA proposal puts US gas exporters in a bind
The bid to halt greenhouse gas reporting could cause problems for petroleum companies — especially those hoping to sell gas to the E.U.
Trump’s energy EOs go on trial
The case opens Tuesday with testimony about the effects that President Donald Trump's executive orders may be having on climate change. It's the first time a federal trial will feature climate-related testimony.
Interior: Revolution Wind failed to address national security concerns
New England officials have criticized the Trump administration for blocking the offshore wind project that's 80 percent complete.
Fears rise as unregulated property insurers expand
The companies aren't part of state programs that pay claims for insolvent insurers. "That's not a risk we should take," an expert says.
Newsom replaces California’s top air quality official with his climate adviser
Lauren Sanchez will replace California Air Resources Board Chair Liane Randolph, who had more than a year left in her term.
Climate change is burning a €43B hole in Europe’s pocket
Global warming is making droughts, fires and floods more likely.
Australia pledges $6B by 2030 to tackle climate hazards
“No Australian community will be immune” from deadly heat waves, floods, cyclones, droughts and bushfires, the climate minister said.
Catastrophe bonds worth $17.5B land in EU crosshairs
The development, which coincides with the U.S. hurricane season, is dividing market participants.
Kenyan banks need skills to bridge $5B green funding gap
The financing gap to protect Kenya's biodiversity stands at $5.13 billion annually, according a new industry study.
How hurricanes and falling vaccine rates could collide in Florida
Public health experts say diseases are more likely to tear through crowded storm shelters after the state canceled vaccine mandates.
Republicans, industry groups side with Chevron at Supreme Court
Chevron is hoping for a ruling that would derail lawsuits that seek to hold oil majors responsible for damaging Louisiana’s coastline.
California to create first public wildfire model for insurance
Legislation approved Saturday aims to help property owners assess their rate hikes amid a statewide insurance crisis and rising costs.
West Virginia eyes new coal plants to power AI
Gov. Patrick Morrisey aims to rapidly expand his state's coal- and gas-fired power to fuel the “AI and technology arms race.”
‘Disastrous Forecast’: Marjorie Taylor Greene hearing targets geoengineering
The conservative firebrand has been on a crusade against weather modification.
How AI is helping some small-scale farmers weather a changing climate
Thousands of small-scale farmers in the southern African country Malawi are using a generative AI chatbot for farming advice.
Hong Kong boosts flood management as climate change fuels heavy rains
In the past two years, the region has more than doubled its annual spending on stormwater drainage.
Vote on EU 2040 climate goal delayed as Germany backs French plan
Germany said the European Commission’s emissions proposal should be discussed by leaders at their October meeting.
European defense spending focus hits African climate financing
South Africa’s environment minister is expressing dismay over developed nations reneging on funding pledges.
Trump cuts derail plan to put meteorologists on front line of disasters
The head of the National Weather Service has long sought to embed forecasters in emergency operation centers nationwide.
‘We all know we’re flooding’: Climate issues seep into Miami election
Mayoral candidates of both parties say the city needs to shake up its climate programs.