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A hospital turns to AI to save patients from extreme heat

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:15am
The technology could be used to comb through electronic health records and warn vulnerable people about dangerous heat waves.

Satellite tracking oil and gas emissions goes dark

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:14am
The MethaneSAT project was launched into space last year to keep tabs on emitters.

Hawaii unveils emissions reduction plan in response to youth lawsuit

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:13am
The strategy includes more bike lanes and electric vehicle chargers. It comes after the state settled a climate lawsuit filed by 13 young people.

Trump admin advances climate reg overhaul

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:13am
The move opens the door to revise a suite of rules clamping down on heat-trapping emissions, especially from the industrial and transportation sectors.

New Jersey mulling changes to coastal flood rule

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:12am
The state Department of Environmental Protection's potential amendments come amid pressure from coastal mayors and industry groups.

Top of Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:11am
The Paris landmark’s highest level shuts as France swelters.

Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:10am
It hasn’t snowed in Nepal’s Upper Mustang for nearly three years, a dire blow for those living and farming in high-altitude villages.

French government pours cold water on Le Pen’s air conditioning push

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:10am
Marine Le Pen accused the government of forcing ordinary people to suffer the heat.

Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:09am
As a heat wave hits much of Europe, including the Vatican, the continental bishops conferences of the Global South penned a first-ever joint ecological appeal.

5 things to know about Trump’s attacks on the Montreal Protocol

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:48am
The binding climate treaty has been a success, earning the support of businesses and Republicans. It could be in peril under President Donald Trump.

California is about to roll back a landmark environmental law

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:48am
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers are chipping away at the California Environmental Quality Act in the name of building more housing.

Website for top US climate reports goes dark

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:47am
The White House didn't respond to questions about the National Climate Assessments. Their disappearance is in line with the administration's past actions.

Megabill renewables debate mirrors state battles

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:46am
Fear of higher energy prices in Texas, Oklahoma and other Republican-led states thwarted legislative efforts to impose fees on wind and solar power.

Layoffs loom after Oregon gas tax hike dies

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:45am
Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, said up to 700 state workers could be fired because lawmakers failed to increase the cost of gasoline by 3 cents.

Trump admin extends access to critical DOD weather forecasting dataset

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:45am
The new deadline to stop the data products will be July 31.

No room at the inn: COP30 logistics chaos overshadows climate talks

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:44am
Brazil struggles to reassure countries that hotels will be available and affordable at November’s pivotal climate conference in Belém.

Tick tock goes Denmark’s climate clock

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:43am
The Danish presidency has less than three months to reach a deal on the EU’s next emissions-cutting targets.

Japan climate satellite reaches orbit on H-2A rocket’s last flight

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:43am
Within a year, GOSAT-GW will start distributing data with much higher resolution to users around the world, including NOAA.

Brazil, Musk’s Starlink cut deal to curb its use by criminals in Amazon

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:42am
Starlink has been adopted by criminal organizations to coordinate logistics, make payments and receive alerts about police raids.

Employers to OSHA: Don’t kill the heat rule. Weaken it.

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 6:10am
Business interests have shifted strategies now that President Donald Trump is back in office.

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