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Most states slashed environmental budgets long before Trump
A new report finds that both Republican- and Democratic-led states have cut environmental agency staff and funding over the past 15 years.
Trump’s shadow looms over EU aviation emissions plan
“God only knows what the Trump administration will do” if the EU expands its aviation emissions scheme, says an EU official.
EU closes deal to slash green rules in win for von der Leyen’s deregulation push
The controversial “omnibus” bill saw center-right EU lawmakers side with the far right to water down environmental standards.
Zillow deleting home climate risk scores reveals limits of flood, fire data
The ratings are far from perfect, a growing body of research shows, with different models often yielding different results.
IMF OKs $1.2B for Pakistan, citing progress on economic, climate reforms
The bailout aims to rebuild the country's reserves, strengthen its tax system and reform loss-making state-owned companies.
Judge orders DOE to release records on climate working group
The administration said it will no longer fight a legal claim that DOE broke transparency laws to support repeal of the endangerment finding.
EPA erases references to human-caused climate change from websites
The agency revamped its webpages to feature natural causes of rising temperatures such as the Earth’s orbit.
Judge nixes Trump’s freeze on wind approvals
The decision called the president's order unlawful, as the administration failed to explain why it halted onshore and offshore wind authorizations.
Congestion pricing is working in New York City — study
Traffic and air pollution both have decreased, new research shows.
Miami prepares to pick next mayor, with climate resilience on the line
Both candidates have criticized a multimillion-dollar effort to protect the city from flooding.
Committee approves NASA, transportation nominees
The Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee also approved President Donald Trump's Coast Guard pick.
UN calls for economic changes to reverse environmental damage
Repurposing fossil fuel subsidies and pricing carbon pollution are among the steps called for in the major report.
‘Let It Beet.’ Paul McCartney joins EU ‘veggie burger’ fight.
An EU proposal would prohibit the use of labels such as “veggie burger” or “vegan sausage” for plant-based and lab-grown dishes.
Wildfires destroy 40 homes, kill firefighter in Australia
There were 52 wildfires burning across New South Wales on Monday, and nine remained out of control.
Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn
Asian nations will need $4 trillion for water and sanitation between 2025 and 2040 — about $250 billion a year, says one report.
As Louisiana loses land, tribes fight to protect their communities
The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe and other Indigenous people are fighting to adapt as the coastline retreats.
Old coal unit at giant Colorado plant evades closure
State regulators approved a plan to keep the 50-year-old turbine operating through 2026 at Comanche Generating Station, a major climate polluter.
Mamdani won on affordability. Can he add climate to that pursuit?
The incoming New York mayor didn't talk much about climate during his insurgent campaign. But the issue runs through his agenda.
DeSantis calls for restricting data centers
The Florida Republican has emerged as one of few governors to criticize an industry that's investing billions in states, as local concern grows over rising electricity costs.
Weak hurricane season strengthens property insurers
Premiums could drop in 2026, experts say, after years of increases caused by highly damaging storms and wildfires worldwide.
