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Killer droughts spread worldwide as warming intensifies
A new report says some of the worst droughts in history have occurred over the past two years.
How one carbon market is helping industry fight climate change
Washington state's cap-and-invest program provides financial incentives to oil refineries and other big energy users to undertake decarbonization efforts.
UK’s Lib Dems have a plan to start banging on about climate
The United Kingdom’s third party believes green policy is the way to hoover up Tory voters.
‘Pretty much alone’: EU’s greenest leader fights the tide
The European Commission’s second most powerful politician is isolated, beleaguered and under attack — just like the green policy she has vowed to protect.
Heat is making Palestinians’ long walks to fetch water worse
The scorching summer coincides with a lack of clean water for the majority of Gaza’s population, most of whom are displaced in tented communities.
A majority of companies are already feeling the climate heat
Over half of the firms surveyed in a recent Morgan Stanley report experienced the climate's impact on operations within the past year.
Startup says its technology will save planet. Scientists have doubts.
The company says it has designed particles that when released in the ocean will trap carbon at the bottom of the sea.
California asks judge to reject push to halt climate disclosure laws
Deputy Attorney General Caitlan McLoon argued the laws have not been implemented and are a legal attempt to regulate business misinformation.
Trump’s science guidelines could amplify climate skeptics
The new White House rules put more power in the hands of political appointees.
Workers died in high heat as OSHA debates protections
The June heat dome contributed to the deaths of at least three people. They died as federal regulators weigh whether to finalize the nation’s first heat rule.
Human rights court will decide sweeping climate case today
The decision by the international tribunal in Costa Rica could reshape domestic climate cases across Latin America.
Megabill passage all but assured
President Donald Trump will get his "big, beautiful bill" by Independence Day.
Republicans' megabill not so beautiful for the climate, analysts find
Four research firms project Republicans' budget bill will likely put U.S. and global climate goals out of reach.
Sabin Center, activists launch state-focused ‘Model Climate Laws Initiative’
The goal is to “make sure good ideas for climate action become strong, lasting, and successfully implemented laws,” the venture’s leader said in a statement.
Brussels proposes softened 90 percent 2040 climate target
The emissions-cutting legislation offers a weaker target than initially planned, responding to government pushback on new green policies.
EU set to offer shields for exporters under carbon border levy
The bloc is rolling out its Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, which will start slapping fees on carbon-intensive imports as of next year.
JPMorgan executive says US pressure can’t derail climate agenda
“We are an American bank, but ... we have to assess and evaluate what’s coming at us from all parts of the world,” said the bank's sustainability head.
Trump uprooted a major climate effort. Scientists are fighting back.
The future of the National Climate Assessment is uncertain, so researchers are looking to write an alternative version that could serve as a substitute.
Last-gasp megabill talks eased assault on renewables
The changes could run into resistance in the House as leaders there try to muscle the bill through.
Washington state urges Supreme Court to stay out of carbon fight
State officials argued in a new brief that an energy company’s case against the cap-and-trade program is unwarranted.