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Enviros say President Noboa is undermining Ecuador’s green reputation
Similar trends are emerging in Peru and El Salvador, where governments have limited oversight, and in Brazil, which has eased licensing for Amazon projects.
Killing EPA climate rule could backfire on industry
A repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding may open the door to more lawsuits against companies that emit planet-warming pollution, legal experts say.
Walkout in Texas Legislature could hinder flood improvements
House Democrats left the state to block a redistricting effort — and stalled a special session aimed at preventing flood deaths.
FEMA says in court filing it ‘has not ended’ disaster grant program
FEMA’s leader contradicted Trump administration statements that it canceled the popular BRIC program, which pays for disaster protection.
GHG booster to Zeldin: Beware ‘public health harms’ of regulations
Documents show that fossil energy promoter Alex Epstein asked the EPA administrator to stop using a scientific model to project climate impacts.
Merkley assails US loan for Mozambique natural gas project
The U.S. Export-Import Bank approved $4.7 billion in March. The Oregon Democrat says the project will have "climate impacts for decades."
Confused politics fans flames of Southern Europe’s wildfires
In Cyprus, an early warning system failed and an evacuation plan confused locals. The government’s struggles are emblematic of problems in many countries.
Rescuers call off search for 11 presumed dead in Pakistan floods
Since June 26, more than 300 people have died in rain-related incidents in Pakistan, according to disaster authorities.
Scotland slammed by 90 mph winds, disrupting festivals and travel
Storms hit at the busiest time of year for tourism, with hundreds of thousands of people flocking to the Edinburgh Fringe and other arts festivals.
South Africa plans jail time, fines under new emission rules
A failure to meet reporting requirements could see executives imprisoned, while exceeding emission limits may trigger a higher carbon-tax rate.
Trump reshaped a climate program to extract more oil. This company stands to profit.
Occidental Petroleum could benefit from bigger subsidies for using carbon dioxide to squeeze more crude from sputtering wells.
A windstorm hit. Then her kidney treatment center closed for months.
Dialysis centers need electricity and clean water, which makes the medical treatment uniquely vulnerable to natural disasters.
After deadly flood, Texas looks to improve its weather forecasts
Experts urged the state at a special hearing to spend money augmenting its forecasting system. “Texas is wealthy enough,” a lawmaker said.
Court upholds EPA cap-and-trade rule for HFCs
Industry challengers asserted that the agency had used erroneous market share data to determine their allowances under the program. The court disagreed.
California EV market share continues decline on back of Tesla slump
State officials said the decline in electric vehicle sales is “no surprise” given the Trump administration’s attacks.
Kamala Harris leaves an opening for a California climate champion
Climate wasn’t on the front burner of the governor's race before Harris’ exit, and it still isn’t — at least for now.
Vatican to become world’s first carbon-neutral state
A 1,000-acre field north of Rome will be turned into a vast solar farm that the Holy See hopes will generate enough electricity to meet its needs.
Climate change looms large in German model-train museum
An Argentine business is partnering with the museum that houses the world's largest model train to develop exhibits depicting parts of South America.
FEMA chief has 2 jobs, raising concern in heart of hurricane season
Acting Administrator David Richardson also oversees the Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction Office.
Samuel L. Jackson gives CO2 the finger in offshore wind ad
The irreverent video marks one of the first efforts by a clean energy company to push back against President Donald Trump's attacks on clean energy.