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How Trump’s executive orders could tilt US energy markets
The orders themselves are seen as having limited direct impact, but clean energy advocates worry they’ll eventually tilt investment toward traditional fossil fuels.
Trump’s water war with California could benefit his golf course
State water restrictions, fueled by historic drought and climate change, have taken a toll on Southern California golf courses in recent years.
Trump scraps Clinton EJ order, calling it ‘discrimination’
The president revoked a 1994 directive requiring agencies to protect minority or low-income areas from pollution and health hazards.
Can state climate plans survive Trump? Maryland may have an answer.
Gov. Wes Moore has set an aggressive clean energy goal. But he faces a budget crunch and a new White House hostile to climate action.
Trump guidance narrows funding halt for climate, infrastructure laws
OMB released an update on a previous executive order pausing certain disbursements for infrastructure and energy projects — but even that was vague.
LA fires delay California’s new fire hazard maps
The new maps will show more areas at high fire hazard than before, reflecting new science incorporating the risk of wind-fueled fires.
Environmental justice advocates resign, slam Hochul for ‘climate justice failure’
Three members of the Climate Justice Working Group stepped down and criticized Gov. Kathy Hochul for failing to take action to ensure reduced pollution.
EU’s Clean Industrial Deal to cover 6 themes from energy prices to trade
The contours of a mammoth industrial decarbonization strategy are taking shape ahead of its Feb. 26 unveiling.
South Korea to shrink biomass energy subsidies after criticism over link to deforestation
An AP report found that South Korea imported biomass from Indonesia that was linked to deforestation of natural, intact forest.
‘My heart is with LA’: Pope prays for wildfire-plagued Los Angeles
The blazes have killed at least 28 people and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes.
Trump didn’t target EPA climate rules by name. Here’s why.
Some of the biggest Biden-era regulations did not appear in the wave of executive orders signed by President Donald Trump. It might not matter.
Trump boosts court ruling that bulldozed White House NEPA regs
An executive order the president signed Monday revoked CEQ's rulemaking power, further embedding a shocking decision last year by a federal appeals court.
Trump erases White House climate focus
Federal agencies spent four years expanding their climate work. Now, they will pivot to helping boost fossil fuels.
Trump is targeting global climate aid. Here’s what that means.
Withdrawing from the Paris climate accord aims to cut U.S. funding to help other countries cut carbon emissions and build resilience.
Trump announces $500B ‘Stargate’ plan for AI build-out
Tech giants are backing the massive effort to add data centers across the United States.
Shell backs carbon removal hub at dawn of Trump era
The oil giant joined Mitsubishi in financially supporting a tech startup that plans to pull climate pollution from the sky above Louisiana.
Trump executive order targets California electric vehicle waiver
It would be the second time President Donald Trump has attempted to withdraw the state’s unique ability to exceed Clean Air Act standards.
California bill would replace Trump-targeted renewable energy tax incentives with state ones
The bill comes a day after President Donald Trump directed agencies to pause and redirect federal clean energy credits.
Solar farms boom in US, putting thousands of hungry sheep to work
The proliferation of sheep on solar farms is part of a broader trend — solar grazing — that has exploded alongside the solar industry.
Von der Leyen: Paris climate deal still ‘best hope for all humanity’
The EU chief’s remarks came just hours after Donald Trump yanked the U.S. from the landmark climate accord.