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Maryland offshore wind developer asks court to block Trump attacks
The Trump administration has said it plans to revoke US Wind’s permit for the project, which aims to power more than 718,000 homes.
2 scientists use ‘last-ditch’ gamble to stop coal rule rollback
The former government health specialists urged Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to “intercede” in EPA’s effort to weaken regulations that reduce mercury and arsenic.
What Trump’s victory taught Democrats about climate change
Climate change is out. Energy affordability is in.
Greens urge New Hampshire Republicans to kill crypto bill
State legislation would shield the crypto sector from regulations and establish a special judicial docket.
Bike sharing is key to decarbonizing the EU. Are the bloc’s cities ready?
Funding gaps and infrastructure limits risk stalling cities’ ambitions when it comes to expanding bike services.
Colombia warms to fossil fuels as climate agenda fizzles
During a recent event in Bogotá, five presidential candidates held up “YES” signs when asked if they would authorize fracking in Colombia.
Earth might see 57 more superhot days a year — but it could have been worse
A new report found that without the efforts to curb emissions of heat-trapping gases that started 10 years ago with the Paris Agreement, Earth would instead be adding 114 superhot days a year by the end of the century.
Trump officials go all out to block carbon tax on shipping
The U.S. tried to strong-arm nations into rejecting the measure. Now, the administration is pushing to make adoption harder.
Why some clean energy companies may not survive Trump’s term
His administration has stifled a green energy boom — but so have higher interest rates and supply chain bottlenecks.
Global CO2 hits record highs
Pollution from vehicles, power plants and wildfires soared last year, marking a global acceleration of carbon emissions, a U.N. report says.
Chevron falsely attacked lawyer in $51B climate case, Oregon county says
Multnomah County attorneys defended their lead counsel after Chevron accused him of hiding his role in climate research papers.
Judge strikes down youth-led challenge of Trump energy orders
The plaintiffs showed evidence of fossil fuels spurring climate change, but the court lacks authority to provide a fix, the judge said.
Brazil’s polluting farm sector braces for the global spotlight
The commodities giant supplies beef, soybeans, sugar and coffee worldwide. But agriculture is also the country's highest-emitting sector.
EU leaders to call for prioritizing industry at climate debate
The challenge is finding a solution that fits each member state with varying sources of energy and levels of wealth and industrial strength.
UK must gird for warming beyond Paris Agreement’s target
Britain should expect at least 2 degrees Celsius of warming by 2050 and 4 C by the end of the century, the U.K.'s climate adviser said.
Indonesia reopens carbon market to foreign buyers with new rules
The offsets must be verified by accredited bodies using international standards and can contribute to Indonesia’s own climate targets.
Florida’s emergency manager has a new job: Detaining immigrants
Kevin Guthrie operates "Alligator Alcatraz." Some emergency managers worry that could scare Hispanic residents away from seeking help in a hurricane or other disaster.
Judge rips FEMA’s ‘bully’ tactics to coerce states on immigration
The sharply worded ruling came after the judge said administration officials ignored his earlier decision barring Federal Emergency Management Agency from forcing states to participate in immigration enforcement activities.
Scientists report growing problems with Pentagon weather data
Information from the Defense Meteorological Satellite Program has grown spotty, some researchers say.
Newsom tightens grip on Sacramento ahead of 2028
Gavin Newsom has a year left as California governor to pass headline-grabbing legislation — and he’s tightening his grip on in-state Democrats to do it.