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Greenland’s riches have enticed US leaders for generations
President Donald Trump’s bid for the island is an old idea without much appeal among modern drillers and miners, analysts say.
EPA orders employees to stop billing to climate, infrastructure laws
Employees hired in the last year — including many in climate law programs — have been notified that "the agency has the right to immediately terminate you.”
Offshore wind troubles threaten NJ climate ambitions
Gov. Phil Murphy wants state lawmakers to codify his goal of achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2035.
Who is Chris Rocheleau, Trump’s pick for acting FAA chief?
The longtime FAA official has acknowledged the need to address global warming and said in 2021 that "climate recognizes no borders."
Pennsylvania governor pitches Trump-era climate and energy plan
Democrat Josh Shapiro urges "big and dynamic steps" — fossil fuel subsidies to stimulate development and cap and trade to cut emissions.
Europe’s insurers may face new capital rules for climate risk
The European Insurance and Occupational Pensions Authority is recommending updates to how the industry accounts for natural catastrophe risks.
UK bucks global climate skepticism with bold CO2-cutting goal
The government fleshed out the goal Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at the COP29 summit in November.
Flood-prone New Zealand plans adaptation for climate impacts
An official said the adaptation framework will outline how the government and councils will share the costs of climate-related measures such as flood protection.
EPA cuts off IRA solar money already under contract
Recipients of the $7 billion Solar For All program were locked out of an online portal that’s used to distribute federal funding.
How Trump’s obsession with Greenland could sink offshore wind
The flagging industry could face financial jeopardy if the president places tariffs on Denmark for refusing to hand over the island.
Freeze on foreign aid could leave climate programs in the cold
Secretary of State Marco Rubio put the pause in place to determine whether the programs align with President Donald Trump's America First agenda.
Sanders, RFK Jr. clash over climate change at hearing
During his confirmation hearing for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leaned in on his environmental credentials but refused to denounce President Donald Trump for calling climate change a hoax.
Court ruling sets up clash between Trump DOJ and red states over climate rule
The administration’s request to delay a hearing was rejected, meaning it will have to defend a climate rule it wants to dismantle.
Republicans to Trump: Mend FEMA — don’t end it
GOP lawmakers resisted the president’s suggestion FEMA might need to “go away,” but they support changes to the disaster response agency.
Auto experts doubt Duffy’s CAFE standards review will lower prices
The Trump administration blamed increased vehicle prices on a Biden-era fuel economy rule. “It’s just way more complicated than that,” said one analyst.
Southern California’s largest water supplier fires general manager
The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California replaced Adel Hagekhalil with Deven Upadhyay after an investigation into claims of harassment.
Lawmakers question New York governor’s climate funding commitment
Democratic legislators pushed for answers on Gov. Kathy Hochul’s delay of a climate funding rule and her $1 billion proposed one-time funding.
New York aims to provide flexibility on clean truck rules
Lawmakers raised concerns about the speed of implementing state rules on transitioning heavy-duty vehicles off fossil fuels.
Who can share seeds? It’s a growing question for Kenyan farm program.
Efforts to improve the program have been limited by a 2012 law banning seed sharing, which farmers did to cut their production cost.
Amazon’s advocates fear Trump’s return means little US help for rainforest
They worry President Donald Trump will back right-wing politicians who favor aggressive development in the Amazon.