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Startup takes its sweat sensors global in an era of extreme heat

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 6:08am
Epicore Biosystems' sweat monitors prevent high-risk groups from dehydration in a hotter world, helping mitigate heat stress and ensure productivity.

Chile issues evacuation alerts as wildfires rage in the country’s south

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 6:07am
La Araucanía, south of capital Santiago, has faced a wave of forest fires that have spread rapidly due to high temperatures, strong winds and drought.

Swiss voters reject emission curbs over economic concerns

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 6:07am
According to a pollster, citizens worried about jobs and a loss of prosperity, and feared a competitive disadvantage for Swiss companies.

India doesn’t plan to boost climate goals after COP29 finance outcome

Tue, 02/11/2025 - 6:06am
The nation still relies mainly on fossil fuels, with renewables accounting for only about 2 percent of its total energy mix.

Trump could remake USAID to promote fossil fuels

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:08am
The president's allies want foreign aid repurposed to encourage more oil and gas development around the world.

EPA lifts one spending freeze and announces another

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:07am
States and nonprofits were able to access climate law funds Friday, but a new "compliance review" could impact reimbursement.

How Trump is braking EV charging

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:07am
The administration targeted the federal charging program's structure when it paused funding last week.

Trump team weighs drastic cuts to NOAA staff

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:06am
Mass layoffs at the climate and weather agency would have a ripple effect across the U.S. economy, say former NOAA officials.

Nations launch carbon markets ahead of EU fee on high-emitting imports

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:05am
An EU tariff starting in 2026 on carbon-emitting imports is prompting nations to adopt their own carbon fees and avoid paying the EU.

Audit: FEMA mismanaged $9.6B in Covid payments to states

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:04am
A new inspector general report could intensify scrutiny of FEMA as President Donald Trump considers abolishing the nation's disaster agency.

Kristi Noem: ‘Get rid of FEMA the way it exists today’

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:04am
The DHS secretary backed Trump’s proposal to shutter the disaster response agency.

Uncertainty over federal funding looms over New York’s climate goals

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:03am
The future of federal grants for a range of energy and environmental programs in New York is unclear, with some nonprofits putting programs on hold and others forging ahead.

Banks in EU commit to climate group deserted recently by Wall Street

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:02am
Though Europe is struggling with its own backlash against environmental, social and governance regulations, its biggest banks say they remain committed to working together to fight climate change.

North Sea project poses a green dilemma for UK climate chief

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:02am
The energy secretary's pending decision on the Rosebank site underscores the potentially conflicting goals of the government to drive economic growth while simultaneously reducing emissions.

Japan says it’ll be difficult to submit new climate goal on time

Mon, 02/10/2025 - 6:01am
An official said the country will aim to have its national plan for countering global warming approved by the Cabinet by the end of the fiscal year ending in March.

Climate funding freeze hits states from Arizona to Vermont

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:20am
The effects of President Donald Trump’s spending pause is cascading across the country.

Trump admin freezes EV charging funds

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:19am
Congress created the $5 billion program to help states build out their electric vehicle charging network.

The post office is switching to EVs. Will Trump allow it?

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:17am
The U.S. Postal Service signed contracts to replace tens of thousands of delivery trucks with electric vehicles. But only a fraction have been built.

Youth climate activists say Trump order boosts their case

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:16am
Young people suing EPA over climate change say President Donald Trump’s executive order promoting fossil fuel production helps their legal challenge.

Red states sue over New York climate law

Fri, 02/07/2025 - 6:15am
The Empire State charges energy companies for past climate emissions. West Virginia and other states want to do away with the law.

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