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Abu Dhabi’s Alterra, BBVA plan $1.2B climate vehicle
Alterra, among the world’s largest private investment vehicles for climate finance, said the fund will pursue a diversified global investment strategy across climate-aligned infrastructure, private equity and private credit.
Cold snap to test Asia weather records as temperatures dive
Across China and Korea, readings may drop more than 10 degrees Celsius below normal levels, with some locations nearing records based on model guidance as of Thursday, said a meteorologist.
Carbon-neutral beef labels lack backing, according to analysis
A study of five such certifications found they fail to publicly disclose enough emissions data to substantiate those claims.
Energy set to dominate state politics in runup to midterms
Electricity prices and data centers are emerging as major issues for both voters and legislators.
Senators hold bipartisan secret meeting to reshape FEMA
The move by about a dozen senators came as President Donald Trump threatens to reduce the agency's role in disaster recovery.
Stricter California climate rules could boost green energy globally
A proposal for sharper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions "will spur long-term investment" in solar panels, electric vehicles and other technologies.
Judge grills Trump admin on Empire Wind freeze
The federal judge said he would rule soon on whether the wind project off the coast of New York can restart construction.
Senate Democrat files long-shot bill to help aging, disabled people during disasters
California Sen. Adam Schiff is leading a bipartisan effort to improve emergency services for older adults and disabled people, after many were killed in last year's Los Angeles fires.
Glacier ice gets a new safehouse, far from climate change — and Trump
Ancient ice could hold vital information for future scientists, but it is melting fast.
Sweden is retreating from its bold green ambitions
Populist groups are pushing back against environmental initiatives, spurred in part by President Donald Trump’s anti-green agenda.
UK actuaries sound alarm on loss models downplaying climate risk
The use of inadequate models has left banks, insurers and asset managers accepting a “chance of failure” that is a “hundred times greater than the chance we accept of insurance company failure,” said a researcher.
Nigeria looking to raise $1B via domestic green bond in 2026
An official said the nation is working with the International Finance Corp. to help unlock private capital and relieve strain on public finances.
California proposes slashing greenhouse gas permit supply
The draft rules come as California regulators attempt to limit the costs of their climate policies while also continuing to cut emissions.
He protested for the climate. Then he went to prison.
Donald Zepeda is terrified about the impacts of climate change, but he might be done risking arrest to get the public’s attention.
Republicans target climate lawsuits in Utah, Oklahoma
State legislators are pushing legislation to bar climate change lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.
California insurance risk skyrockets past Florida and Texas
The state insurer of last resort now has more than $700 billion in potential claims liability.
Global warming reaches 1.4 C after third-hottest year on record
The world will shoot past the Paris climate agreement’s lower target by 2030, data shows.
States urge Congress to go ‘back to basics’ on transportation funding
Their requests include fewer grant programs and more flexibility on how they can spend federal dollars.
UK locks in major offshore wind expansion
The 8.4 gigawatts contracted is enough to power 12 million homes.
Corporate budgets hold $1.3T of untapped climate capital
The World Benchmarking Alliance analyzed about 1,600 companies worldwide and found the median share of spending currently devoted to low-carbon projects is just 7 percent.
