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FEMA overhaul would slash the number of declared disasters — but not payouts to states
The agency would continue to pay the vast majority of cleanup and rebuilding costs under a budget-cutting proposal sent to the White House.
Behind the excitement of a huge new solar farm loom concerns about Trump
A major solar project was unveiled last week. Some wonder if the boom will continue under President Donald Trump’s policies targeting renewable energy.
NSF chief said climate research would continue. Now he's gone — along with 60 programs.
Sethuraman Panchanathan, who abruptly left the National Science Foundation last month, is a testament to the unpredictability of the Trump administration.
DOE freezes fossil fuel ban for federal buildings
The Biden-era regulation targeted on-site combustion from appliances such as heaters and boilers.
Carbon removal group lands Heirloom co-founder
Noah McQueen will serve as director of science and innovation at Carbon180.
Bill Gates says lack of climate cooperation is unlikely to last
The Microsoft co-founder said “there’s a lot of commitment to this cause in the United States.”
Scientists say they’ll step up after Trump pauses key climate report
Two research groups said they will produce peer-reviewed documents assessing the current and future national impacts of climate change.
Macron urges US scientists to choose Europe after Trump upheaval
A global race to recruit U.S. scientists is heating up as President Donald Trump’s sweeping cuts to research funding and agencies trigger an exodus.
Hawaii lawmakers raise hotel tax to help deal with climate change
Experts say this is the nation's first state lodging tax that raises money for the environment and coping with climate change.
EPA reorganization signals end to climate work
The agency plans to eliminate offices that track planet-warming emissions and regulate air pollution.
Stronger flood standards coming for new hospitals, schools, apartments
The requirements earned initial approval last week from the International Code Council.
Puerto Rico drops $1B climate lawsuit as Trump targets state cases
The move came days after the Justice Department sued two states over their legal challenges against the oil and gas industry.
Warren Buffett calls for grid overhaul in his CEO swan song
The legendary investor said the U.S. electric grid needs "incredible improvement" during his last shareholder meeting as Berkshire Hathaway chief executive.
US wins extradition for accused hacker of climate activists
Documents stolen by a worldwide hacking ring were cited by Exxon Mobil in court as it battled a series of climate lawsuits.
Trump targets LIHEAP as more people use it to stay cool
The administration said in its proposed budget that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program is "unnecessary."
LA homeowners begin to rebuild after devastating wildfires
Some 17,000 homes, businesses and other structures burned to the ground in the January fires. It’s uncertain how much will be rebuilt.
Investors with $1.6T seek reassurance from European bank on net-zero push
HSBC Holdings has walked back some of its emissions goals, a move it said was necessary because of the slow pace of decarbonization in the wider economy.
Climate adaptation to top $4T in sales by 2050, says report
Companies offering adaptation are “emerging as a complementary and increasingly investable part of the broader climate response,” the report says.
Net-zero flights will hinge on green fuels, Air New Zealand says
The airline remains committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 and sees potential to accelerate its interim goals.
What EPA’s reorganization could mean for its climate staff
Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to shrink the workforce as he tries to free the agency from the statutory obligation to regulate climate pollution.