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Maryland regulators, EPA spar over offshore wind permit
The Department of the Environment rejected federal regulators' argument that there was an error in the state permit issued to US Wind.
EU budget plan would deal ‘devastating blow’ to nature
Biodiversity restoration is no longer ring-fenced in the EU budget. Campaigners fear that means green funds will flow to industrial programs.
Heavy rains in South Korea leave 17 dead, 11 others missing
President Lee Jae Myung said the government will push to designate areas hit hard by the downpours as special disaster zones to boost recovery aid.
Iran’s central government to shut down due to heat wave
All governmental offices, banks and businesses in Tehran province will be closed Wednesday, said an official.
Researchers worry for bees on a warming Earth
Generally, most bees are heat-tolerant, but as the climate warms, some experts think their ability to fend off disease and gather food might become harder.
For sale or lease: NASA satellites, slightly used
Government spacecraft would be available for purchase under a plan being discussed by the Trump administration.
EPA shuffles major climate program office
The office created under President Joe Biden to run the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has been turned into an oversight arm.
Texas GOP vows ‘serious’ flood response in special session
Top Republicans say they're focused on the nuts and bolts of disaster policy in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods.
UN court to rule on countries’ duty to curb climate change
The International Court of Justice heard testimony from more than 100 nations and organizations in the lead-up to its decision.
Counties urge Congress to reject legal immunity for fossil fuel industry
The National Association of Counties passed a resolution opposing efforts to limit climate lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.
From green icon to housing villain: The fall of California’s landmark environmental law
Democrats pared back one of the state's preeminent policies to restore trust with voters frustrated by the high cost of living.
Far-right lawmaker to lead talks on EU climate goal he called ‘utter madness’
Parliament’s centrist and left-wing forces have vowed to try to stop Ondřej Knotek from stalling work on the 2040 target.
Trump’s tariffs push Asia toward undermining climate goals
Asian countries are offering to buy more U.S. liquefied natural gas as a way to alleviate tensions over American trade deficits and forestall higher tariffs.
Analysts see ESG bond issuance dropping ‘considerably’ in 2025
Interest in financial products claiming to target environmental, social and governance goals is flagging amid politically motivated attacks.
California leapfrogs Florida in US insurance risk
New data shows record numbers of Californians cannot get coverage from insurance companies and must rely on the state insurer of last resort.
Trump administration escalates fight against climate lawsuits
DOJ and its Republican allies urged the Maryland Supreme Court to ditch three cases accusing the oil industry of misleading the public about climate change.
Congress puts Montreal Protocol funding on the chopping block
The rescission package passed by Republicans early Friday gives the White House a free hand to pull back money for the popular environmental treaty.
Study casts further doubt on the voluntary carbon market
Auditors who decide whether climate projects on the market are actually helpful have a conflict of interest that encourages approval.
Gas flaring hits highest level in nearly two decades
A World Bank report outlines the amount of excess natural gas that is burned off, a practice that wastes energy and increases climate-warming emissions.
Oversight chair opens inquiry into lawyers tied to green interests
It’s the latest effort to block attorneys general from partnering with a Michael Bloomberg-backed fellowship program.