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HHS climate office goes dark under Trump
Its staff is gone and so are online resources about climate change.
New option for Trump: Repeal, but not replace, climate rules
The president purged climate regulations during his first term before replacing them with weaker rules. This time, he might not bother.
EPA lifts spending freeze on some environmental funding
An internal memo cited a ruling by a federal judge Monday that barred agencies from enforcing any remaining elements of the Trump administration’s spending freeze.
‘Sharpiegate’ defined his last turn as NOAA chief. Will this time be different?
President Donald Trump has again tapped weather scientist Neil Jacobs to run NOAA.
Wright taps fossil fuel officials for DOE gigs
The newly confirmed Energy secretary is assembling a team that includes a consultant to oil and gas companies and a former adviser with the Texas Oil and Gas Association.
Is climate change speeding up? James Hansen took a look.
The renowned climate scientist is pessimistic that humanity can limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius.
Judge trims back Chamber lawsuit against California climate laws
A claim that the state's climate disclosure requirement violates the First Amendment is still pending before the court.
New NC governor tests relations with state lawmakers with hurricane aid request
Advancing the aid package could provide an early test for Gov. Josh Stein (D) in his efforts to find consensus with the state House and Senate leaders.
Russia to Trump: Back off Ukraine’s rare earths
The Kremlin delivered a warning to President Donald Trump over his military aid proposal for Kyiv.
Investors with $6.8T warn EU not to bow to ESG backlash
The warning coincides with mounting pressure from Germany and France, the European Union’s two largest economies, to scale back planned ESG regulations.
World has record hot January despite outlook for La Niña cooling
Despite a weak La Niña cooling the equatorial Pacific from that month, records are being set in the Caribbean Sea, as well the Indian Ocean and other parts of the Pacific.
Trump’s FEMA chief assailed the agency with untruths
Acting Administrator Cameron Hamilton amplified false charges that FEMA spent disaster aid on migrants and blocked help to North Carolina.
EPA spending freeze continues despite court orders
Two judges have ordered the administration to lift the freeze. But nonprofits and states still can't get money for contracts backed by the Inflation Reduction Act.
Q&A: Why Biden’s carbon removal adviser isn’t blue about Trump
Former DOE appointee Noah Deich said it wasn't an accident when Republican states were chosen to host direct air capture hubs. It also wasn't political.
Youth activists, industry groups align in SCOTUS climate fight
Our Children's Trust and the American Petroleum Institute partially agreed on a key issue in the legal battle over California's authority to set tailpipe standards.
Trump DOJ won’t have to defend Biden climate rule in court
The 6th Circuit's decision preserves a lower court ruling that favored Republican-led states.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy’s administration gives up on new offshore wind
The Democrat took office hoping offshore wind projects would be a perfect issue to unite a liberal coalition and ensure his legacy fighting climate change.
North Dakota’s cloud seeding draws interest — and opposition
Cloud-seeding foes see the program as ineffective, harmful and deceitful.
High lodging prices for Brazil’s COP30 leave attendees scrambling
With a shortage of housing and high interest, property owners and rental companies are feeling emboldened to charge five-digit rates, even for cramped rooms.
New Zealand coalition partner floats quitting Paris Agreement
New Zealand’s government outlined a second climate target last week, aiming to reduce emissions by 51-55 percent from 2005 levels by 2035.