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DC climate lawsuit gets its day in court
The nation’s capital is among dozens of states, cities and counties that have sued the oil industry for misleading consumers about the dangers of fossil fuels.
No industry, no tanks: EU bets on clean steel to secure its future
Saving and greening European steel mills is now a key part of the EU’s defense strategy.
Banks face New Zealand anti-cartel probe over climate targets
The Commerce Commission is examining the impact of climate targets on banks, including commitments imposed by the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.
After floods, Valencia seeks catharsis in traditional sculpture burning
This year’s Las Fallas festival has taken on special meaning after over 220 people died in October’s flooding in Spain.
Trump backs away from his threat to abolish FEMA
A new executive order to create a national resilience plan signals that the president wants to overhaul disaster response while maintaining a federal role.
Democratic AGs sue EPA for climate grant cancellations
Four state attorneys general say the agency is violating separation of powers and causing “irreparable reputational harm to the green banks.”
EPA watchdog launches audit of $7B solar program
The scrutiny comes as Solar for All and other Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund programs face attacks from EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
How the Greenpeace defamation verdict could stifle public protest
A jury in North Dakota ordered Greenpeace to pay more than $660 million in damages to Dakota Access pipeline developer Energy Transfer.
Is the 1.5-degree limit toast? Climate experts search for universal metric.
As the world gets closer to the Paris agreement threshold, the World Meteorological Organization races to establish a single way to monitor current warming.
DOT takes aim at transit systems in NYC, DC and California
The Transportation secretary is threatening to cut off federal funds for New York City's transit agency unless it turns over information on crime and budget.
EXIM approves $4.7B loan for Mozambique gas project tied to atrocity
The deal would support an LNG facility linked to reports of a massacre in which 97 civilians were killed by government forces guarding the TotalEnergies project.
Justices urged to pull out of SCOTUS case that could handcuff Congress
A new report from advocacy groups highlights connections between Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito and a nonprofit pressing the court to bring back the nondelegation doctrine.
Bill would create a path to lift California’s carbon pipeline moratorium
The legislation would direct the state to create pipeline safety regulations and, once they’re in place, end the moratorium.
Japan’s biggest lender is latest bank to leave climate group
Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group follows two Tokyo-based rivals in leaving the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.
A flood-hit Nigerian city quickly recovers. Locals credit community spirit.
Last year's flood, triggered by weeks of relentless rainfall and the collapse of a nearby dam, brought about 15 percent of Maiduguri under water, swallowing entire neighborhoods.
E&E News reporters discuss Trump’s Washington
Takeaways from the subscriber briefing on energy and the environment.
Meet the scientists Trump could tap to undermine climate regulations
Some downplay the threat of global warming. Others question the efficacy of climate policy. All could be of interest to the new administration.
What gutting EPA’s science office means for regulations
The plan by Administrator Lee Zeldin to fire scientists could disrupt environmental rules long after President Donald Trump leaves office.
Judge bars Trump’s EPA from taking back $20B in climate grants — for now
The ruling orders EPA and climate change groups to return to court to argue about the fate of the money.
California mulls carve-outs for ‘Zone 0’ wildfire rule, worrying fire experts
The long-delayed regulations would require some residents to clear combustible materials from within 5 feet of their homes.