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Germany set to scale down climate ambitions
With the U.S. retreating from global climate efforts, countries across the world are looking to Germany to help close the gap. That may be wishful thinking.
Japan sets new carbon reduction target, pushing renewables and nuclear
It marks an end to Japan's nuclear energy phaseout policy adopted after the 2011 meltdown crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
Candymaking giant joins initiative to cut New Zealand farm emissions
The program includes funding to get tools and technology onto farms that will help to cut emissions, as well as cash rewards for high achievers.
Trump takes ’giant wrecking ball’ to US research
America's status as a global science leader is in doubt as the administration freezes funding and targets research that references climate or diversity.
Researchers pull plug on project to save sea ice
The geoengineering experiment sought to use tiny silica beads to reflect sunlight away from Earth.
FEMA docs for addressing climate change disappear from websites
The two funding notices are needed by states to apply for $1.35 billion in mitigation grants.
Trump’s OSHA pick led safety at a company cited for heat sickness
David Keeling would help decide if the Occupational Safety and Health Administration should pursue the nation's first rule to protect workers from extreme heat.
Late for school: Trump’s funding freeze halts e-bus delivery
A Missouri school district used an EPA grant to buy 24 electric school buses. But most are sitting unused because of federal spending restrictions.
FEMA restricts media communications
The agency's acting administrator directed employees to not engage with the media without "prior authorization."
California emission rules under threat with order for congressional review
The unprecedented move is Republicans’ latest attempt to undermine California electric vehicle policies.
‘Sustainable’ investors flee online references to climate change
After four years of declining prices for green investments, sustainable investors are shifting their past talking points in increasing numbers.
Big EU countries push expanded carbon border tax to help repay Covid debt
France, Italy and Poland support the move, but others fear it might prompt President Donald Trump to retaliate in anger.
EU to propose by end of March interim 2040 aim to cut 90% emissions
The goal will be included in an amendment to the European Climate Law.
Zeldin’s $20B take-back bid risks plunging EPA into legal peril
The new EPA chief wants to claw back cash from a Biden administration green banking program. It could spur a court fight.
Trump administration starts firing probationary employees
The Department of Energy, Forest Service and Office of Personnel Management are among agencies that have begun axing staffers.
US will skip first climate meeting under Trump
The move marks an escalation from the president's first term, when American diplomats continued to attend international climate meetings.
Trump taps weather company lobbyist for top NOAA role
Taylor Jordan would join the agency at a time when its workforce has been targeted for sharp reductions in staff.
Newsom asks Trump to extend wildfire aid deadline, setting aside bitter rift
The California governor wants the president to give wildfire survivors more time to apply for emergency assistance.
Climate group blames Biden for imminent end to environmental justice program
Biden's EPA selected, but never finalized, the award before the former president left office.
JPMorgan launches climate note by ex-NOAA science chief
The first message announces a “new climate era” in which people who build climate wareness into business strategy are likely to beat out competitors who don’t.