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Australian climate financier urges voters to back independents
The son of Australia’s first billionaire, Simon Holmes a Court used his family’s wealth in 2022 to back professional women running for office with a pro-climate message.
‘Fear and chaos’: Big business is no longer ‘all in’ on climate
Tech giants joined states and cities as a pillar of resistance during President Donald Trump’s first term. Now the coalition is in turmoil.
EPA terminates $20B in Biden climate grants
The move comes just one day before a hearing in a lawsuit brought by a grant recipient seeking access to funds frozen by the Trump administration.
IEA: Chinese oil consumption peaks as EVs surge
Electric vehicles now account for half of Chinese auto sales.
Fishermen: Chevron’s demise boosts Vineyard Wind challenge
Commercial fishing groups are pressing the Supreme Court to overturn a Biden-era approval of the Massachusetts offshore wind farm.
Green credits not a hill to die on for supportive Republicans
More than 20 House Republicans say renewable energy subsidies should be protected. That may not be enough to save them.
LA wildfires report identifies pathways to resilience
Urban fires rarely start with a wall of flame roaring down the street. Instead, the spark often comes from small burning materials carried by the wind.
The EU ban on combustion car engines is in trouble
Brussels caved to the auto sector’s pleas for leniency on emissions targets, giving lobbyists and politicians an opening to push for more.
Climate change could soon create a mess for orbiting satellites
Low Earth orbit is becoming more littered with space junk as climate change lessens nature's way of cleaning it up.
Drought-hit Algeria plans to import 1M sheep ahead of Islamic holiday
History has shown that food prices can incite widespread political anger in North Africa, and Algeria isn't the only country taking steps ahead of Eid Al-Adha.
Singapore companies need better climate reporting as new rules loom
One of the biggest holes was around disclosing greenhouse gas releases from clients or suppliers, with only 29 percent of the firms reporting these so-called Scope 3 emissions, according to a new study.
Trump’s tariffs on Canada are upending US climate plans
The president’s levy threats are angering Canadian officials who provide clean energy to the U.S., worrying New England states.
Supreme Court again stays out of climate lawsuits against oil industry
The high court since 2021 has repeatedly declined to stop local governments from holding oil companies financially responsible for warming the planet.
Fishing group urges Supreme Court to block Vineyard Wind
The petition claims the Biden administration violated federal requirements to shield areas used by fisheries from offshore wind development.
Climate activists target Musk, Trump with ‘Project 2026’
The advocacy group is recalibrating for the Trump 2.0 era.
Vermont takes top spot in climate transportation scorecard
The report from the Natural Resources Defense Council looked at how states balanced transportation needs with climate and equity efforts.
France warns of soaring insurance costs from climate change
An adaptation plan presented Monday is aimed at raising awareness and spurring preparation by local authorities, energy firms, farmers and other industries.
Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 16
Rescue teams were searching for the missing, who included two girls and two adults.
Flooding threatens Australia’s east coast in tropical storm's wake
Two hundred thousand homes and businesses were without power in the region Monday afternoon in the biggest blackout in Queensland's history.
Brazil will pitch forestry funding as climate fix at COP30
Brazil is setting out to counter deforestation and scale up climate finance ahead of hosting the U.N. climate talks.