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EPA’s climate rollback plan adds to power sector instability
The Trump administration move aims to tip markets that have favored renewables over coal because of cost.
Democrats vow to fight Trump climate action rollback
Republicans who have spoken about the need to address climate change did not push back on EPA's move.
Texas begins scrutinizing local response to July 4 flooding
Lawmakers have already identified some local shortfalls. A hearing Thursday will be their first chance to question key decision-makers.
Honolulu suit against fossil fuel majors leads climate change legal fight
While the case is still far from trial, it's much closer than some 30 similar lawsuits nationwide brought by other states, cities and counties.
Record-breaking heat wave scorches southeastern US
The National Weather Service said Tuesday the prolonged heat is expected to peak in the Southeast at midweek.
Heavy rain causes floods, at least 38 deaths around Beijing region
A state-backed newspaper reported the city received 21.4 inches of rain in the last four days, which is just a bit short of the 23.6 inches the city receives annually in a year.
Demand and drought strain Morocco’s production of argan oil
The popularity of the oil for luxury hair- and skin-care products is threatening argan forests.
EPA moves to gut scientific finding for climate rules
Administrator Lee Zeldin released a plan to dismantle the endangerment finding, a cornerstone of government authority over polluting industries.
EPA seeks to limit its power to curb climate pollution
A passage from the proposal indicates the agency will argue that its statutory authority is too narrow to support regulating greenhouse gases.
Texas is renewable advocates’ favorite state when Trump attacks wind
The president has unleashed broadsides against clean energy. The Texas power boom is being used by renewables supporters to fact-check him.
GOP renews deregulation push despite megalaw loss
Some top Republicans say they're exploring ways to get the "REINS Act" across the finish line. Others remain skeptical.
Italian court allows climate lawsuit against energy giant to proceed
Environmental groups hail a “landmark” ruling in their favor. But the company, Eni, predicts a lower court will toss the lawsuit.
EV charging stations multiply despite Trump funding freeze
A new report finds that the U.S. charging network is rapidly growing as private developers outpace a $5 billion federal program.
Europe’s trash-burning experiment has become a dirty headache
Waste-to-energy was sold as a greener option to landfill, but evidence is mounting that burning garbage is far from clean.
Brazil’s decision to select a poor city to host COP30 is no accident
This fall's U.N. climate talks will be held in a high-poverty city on the edge of the Amazon to demonstrate what still needs to be done.
Taliban environment chief wants Afghanistan included in COP30
The U.N. has published a report saying June was marked by below-average precipitation and higher-than-average temperatures across Afghanistan.
Researchers quietly planned a major test to dim sunlight, records show
Hundreds of documents show how researchers failed to notify officials in California about a test of technology to block the sun’s rays — while they planned a much huger sequel.
EPA to suspend methane limits without public input
The upcoming interim final rule is the agency's latest use of a regulatory process usually reserved for emergencies.
Economists, physicians and legal scholars back kids climate lawsuit
Three groups filed friend of the court briefs as young climate activists seek to revive their lawsuit against EPA.
Green groups sue California over air pollution from a climate law
They allege that the low-carbon fuel standard is also creating "putrid odors."