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Global warming worsened Pakistan’s monsoon floods, study finds
The World Weather Attribution study found rainfall from June 24 to July 23 in the South Asian nation was 10 to 15 percent heavier because of climate change,
Great Barrier Reef records largest annual coral loss in 39 years
Living coral cover shrunk by almost a third in the south in a year, a quarter in the north and by 14 percent in the central region, a report said.
UBS quits net-zero banking club after Wall Street and UK exits
UBS’s departure comes shortly after similar moves from Barclays and HSBC Holdings.
Michigan coal plant tests Trump’s commitment to fossil energy
The administration must decide this month whether to again use emergency powers to keep open a coal plant near Grand Rapids.
South Carolina judge dismisses climate lawsuit targeting oil majors
The ruling against the city of Charleston comes as President Donald Trump has sought to clamp down on climate liability litigation.
Trump team pushes for ouster of top IEA official
The administration and its Republican allies in Congress say the International Energy Agency discourages fossil fuel investments around the world.
Canada on pace for record-shattering wildfire season
Blazes have released 180 million metric tons of carbon, breaking records in Manitoba and Saskatchewan and blanketing much of the U.S. in a smoky haze.
Senate Democrat draws industry fire for federal reinsurance proposal
California Sen. Adam Schiff introduced legislation aimed at stabilizing state property insurance markets. Insurance groups say it's misguided.
In Hawaii, new tourism tax aims to offset costs of climate change
The "green fee," which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, will fund environmental projects, such as beach restoration or the removal of fire-prone grasses.
Rescuers search for dozens missing after deadly floods in India
Floodwaters rushed down narrow mountains Tuesday into Dharali, a mountain village in northern India, sweeping away homes, roads and a local market.
France’s biggest wildfire this summer burns area larger than Paris
The fire remained "very active" Wednesday, local officials said. The weather was hot, dry and windy, making it difficult for firefighters to contain the blaze.
Studies tie unrecognized deaths and health to Maui, LA fires
Researchers concluded that in addition to 30 deaths attributed directly to the L.A. blaze, more than 400 others could have been due to interrupted health care.
Texas insurer gambles on plan to freeze rates
By reducing its reserves, the Texas Windstorm Insurance Association can keep prices steady for policyholders on the coast. But it may struggle to pay claims.
NWS can now fill hundreds of jobs. Some experts say it’s not enough.
The hiring burst follows a wave of departures at the National Weather Service during the first few months of the Trump administration.
EPA may end $7B rooftop solar program
Nonprofits and state agencies involved in the solar initiative for low-income households say they’ve been warned grants could be terminated this week.
Judge backs Democrats seeking to restore disaster grants
The Tuesday ruling stops the Trump administration from spending $4 billion it pulled from a grant program that funded disaster-protection projects.
Texas legislators plow ahead on flood bills, despite Democratic exodus
Lawmakers considered measures responding to last month's deadly floods without Democrats who fled the state to block Republican gerrymandering.
New York power-bill backlash threatens Con Edison’s climate goals
ConEd says it needs to charge higher rates to fortify the power grid against a growing threat: climate change.
Japan sets new temperature record for second time in a week
The country has issued multiple heat alerts this year and also set tougher rules for employers to ensure workers are protected.
Frequent disasters expose climate risks to infrastructure in South Asia
Climate experts say the increasing frequency of extreme weather has changed the playbook for assessing infrastructure risks and rebuilding efforts.