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China doubles down on climate — a day after Trump called it a ‘scam’
Clean energy is the "trend of our time," Chinese President Xi Jinping said, announcing targets for trimming his country's carbon pollution.
Industry groups praise endangerment rollback, but they fret about lawsuits
Fossil fuel and auto groups are eager to see the EPA climate finding repealed, but they worry it could lead to lawsuits over their emissions.
DOJ asks public to report state climate laws that ‘burden’ energy
Legislatures have blasted the effort as an attempt to revoke state laws and exceed "the established bounds of federal authority."
Wright defends Trump administration’s climate change report
Despite heavy criticism from climate scientists, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said DOE's report contained just one factual disagreement.
Plug-in solar movement looks to build momentum in Vermont
Supporters already have won regulatory changes in Utah for so-called balcony solar systems, which provide a small boost of electrical power.
California and Brazil ink climate agreement
The voluntary initiative comes ahead of the United Nations climate talks scheduled to take place in Brazil in November.
Which farmers should the EU save? Let the battle begin.
Small versus large, young against long-established — farm policy reform is setting up a clash over scarce funding.
Brazil lobbies EU, China to join COP30 carbon market coalition
The EU and China have expressed interest, which may make it one of the most significant outcomes of the November summit.
What to know about Typhoon Ragasa, the year’s strongest storm
The "King of Storms" led to nearly 1.9 million people being evacuated in China's southern Guangdong province.
Trump urges the world to abandon climate fight
Through his rhetoric and promotion of U.S. fossil fuels, the president is trying to undermine global climate efforts.
Internal docs: Zeldin races ahead without analysis in endangerment rollback
The EPA administrator plans to sign off on the repeal's policy and legal justifications before his staff finishes the regulatory impact analysis.
New England celebrates as Revolution Wind resumes construction
Democratic governors and union workers said the offshore wind project promises to offer the region a new source of energy and jobs.
Republican AGs cheer bid to repeal endangerment finding
Twenty-six Republican attorneys general argue that EPA got it wrong in 2009 when it found that it could regulate greenhouse gas emissions.
Top US diplomat in Brazil plans Amazon visit amid political, trade rift
President Donald Trump launched a trade probe of Brazil that will scrutinize deforestation, among other practices.
California electric truck sales jumped in 2024 amid diesel big rig shortage, new data shows
The numbers offer mixed messages about the state’s efforts to electrify the heavy-duty sector.
California regulators propose tightening landfill emission rules
Officials said the proposed changes would slash emissions of methane, a potent contributor to climate change.
US green property-linked finance model targeted for global growth
Property-linked finance is typically used to cover the cost of things such as rooftop solar panels or better insulation.
EU proposes another delay to landmark deforestation law
The contentious law aims to curb the loss of trees from the import of commodities like rubber, soy and beef.
China’s emissions may start to slide in 2030 on green investment
The country's leading investment bank foresees China’s emissions peaking in 2028 at 11.3 billion tons.
Offshore wind scores rare win in Trump era
Revolution Wind will continue construction after a judge lifted a stop-work order he called "the height of arbitrary and capricious action."
