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Massachusetts moves to relax environmental rules for housing projects

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:11am
Gov. Maura Healey’s proposal is the latest attempt by Democrats to embrace affordable housing as a top issue.

Calif. lawmakers propose exempting climate disclosure laws from environmental review

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:11am
The proposal drew pushback from business groups this spring.

Greta Thunberg’s Gaza flotilla was hit by a drone, crew says

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:08am
Tunisian authorities deny an attack took place.

African leaders push for climate investment at Ethiopia summit

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:07am
African leaders made ambitious plans in 2023 to increase renewable energy, but funding constraints have slowed implementation.

As temperatures rise, Americans are consuming more sugar

Wed, 09/10/2025 - 6:07am
People in a warming world are drinking more sugary beverages and eating more frozen desserts, a study found.

He wanted to rescue Louisiana’s insurance market. So he flew to Bermuda.

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:14am
After meeting with reinsurance companies abroad, the state’s insurance commissioner pushed for new laws to expand property insurance.

Fossil fuel use falls in China as clean energy booms

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:13am
The country's explosive growth in wind and solar is moving it toward peak coal and gas, according to new research.

Transit boosters hold their breath after House cuts

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:13am
Fiscal 2026 legislation would roll back spending to the lowest level in decades.

EV adoption pushes US to green its grid

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:12am
The power needs of electric vehicles will compel "investment in new wind, solar, storage, and natural gas capacity," new research finds.

Philadelphia transit cuts reversed for at least 2 years

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:09am
The regional transportation agency is tapping its capital funds to restore routes shortened or canceled amid a budget showdown.

Rainwater harvesting grows to nourish gardens in a hotter world

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:09am
Harvesting specialists say home gardeners can benefit from collecting rain and runoff to irrigate plants.

Hong Kong official decries Trump climate pullback

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:08am
The financial secretary added that Hong Kong is on track to meet its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 50 percent by 2035.

China AC exports to Europe surge amid trade wars, heat waves

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:07am
Many parts of Europe that once saw air conditioning as a U.S. excess are beginning to embrace the idea.

Japan’s department stores rally as heat draws shoppers indoors

Tue, 09/09/2025 - 6:07am
The boost was driven by expectations of higher footfall — and sales — as shoppers sought refuge from Japan’s elevated temperatures.

Fired FEMA chief recounts ‘hostile relationship’ with Trump officials

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 6:12am
"I wanted to choke some people," Cameron Hamilton said in a podcast interview last week.

Wright dismisses global climate efforts: ‘Silly’

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 6:11am
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he would promote natural gas during his upcoming trip to Europe.

Budget shortfalls put mass transit at risk across US

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 6:09am
Major transportation systems are cutting bus and rail service in an effort to stay afloat.

Scientists tap ‘secret’ fresh water under ocean

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 6:09am
The potential is enormous. So are the hurdles of getting the water out and puzzling over who owns it, who uses it and how to extract it.

Switzerland thought it was reducing emissions. Analysts raised doubts.

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 6:08am
A nascent carbon market faces questions about whether it reduces emissions and if nations are unfairly getting credit for climate projects.

Why Denmark’s plan to speedrun the EU’s new climate target is in trouble

Mon, 09/08/2025 - 6:07am
The bloc’s biggest players want to delay a vote on the 2040 emissions-cutting milestone.

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