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Six years after climate action plan, Iceland's green bond set to debut
The country is pursuing decarbonization across nine sectors, including transport and chemical use.
Indonesia understates mining's methane emissions, report says
The world’s third-biggest coal miner undercounts methane emissions from production of the fuel by six to seven times, according to energy think tank Ember.
Enviros release poll showing support in California for $15B climate bond
The broad support came despite a majority of respondents expressing fears that the state is headed in the wrong direction economically.
Biden admin releases first-ever plan for EV freight truck charging
The blueprint from multiple federal agencies aims to build charging stations along freight corridors around the country.
FEMA disaster fund projected to go broke this summer
The Federal Emergency Management Agency dealt with a similar situation last year, which led to a slowdown in rebuilding projects.
Cash rolls in for campaign to protect Washington state carbon market
A ballot initiative to kill the climate program is triggering opposition.
Here comes $20B in climate finance
EPA will soon name the lenders that will distribute the money for projects in low-income communities.
Why the SEC climate rule might not standardize emissions reporting
The move may help the Securities and Exchange Commission defend the regulation in court but make it difficult for investors to compare companies' emissions.
Unusually hot weather raises South African food inflation risk
While farmers have managed to expand planting areas, yields are expected to suffer from heat damage and a lack of rainfall.
Going electric: Snowmobiles finally getting the Tesla treatment
“Honestly, a snowmobile is one of the worst vehicles to electrify,” said a Canadian motorsports CEO.
Heat pumps that fit in NYC apartment windows promise emissions cuts
The pumps represent a promising climate solution for buildings, whose operations account for 26 percent of global energy-related carbon emissions, according to the International Energy Agency.
5 things we learned from the EU's first-ever climate risk report
Farming must change. Diets must evolve. Southern Europe is at risk. And disaster looms if EU leaders don't act after June's elections.
Report: EVs beat gas cars on climate emissions — in the long run
But new research says building electric vehicles leaves a bigger carbon footprint than making gas-powered cars.
Florida statehouse passes ban on local heat protections for workers
The legislation now awaits action from Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. The proposal follows a similar effort in Texas.
HUD ‘took disaster aid seriously’ under Marcia Fudge
The outgoing Housing secretary boosted HUD disaster aid, but a major overhaul is unfinished.
How Trump could exit the Paris climate deal — and thwart reentry
Conservatives have plans to hinder future presidents from reentering the Paris Agreement if a second Trump administration leaves the global climate accord.
Skiers head north to snow-sure Scandinavia as the Alps heat up
Driven by warm temperatures, more than a quarter of Alpine resorts already have closed for the season.
At least 19 dead as landslide and flash floods hit Indonesia
More than 80,000 people have fled to temporary government shelters, authorities say.
Maple syrup producers confront early sap season
The shift in timing speaks to how climate change is affecting trees, experts say.
Much of America asks: Where did winter go?
The winter of 2023-2024 was the warmest in nearly 130 years of record-keeping for the United States, according to NOAA.