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Trump’s era of climate retreat is already on show in New Zealand
The country has ushered in a series of green reversals since Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s center-right coalition took office in late 2023.
Despite slow uptake, EVs star at Indonesia’s motor show
Electric vehicles and motorbikes only make up a small fraction of the vehicles in the world’s fourth most populated country.
Republicans want IEA to stop predicting ‘peak oil’
Promoters of fossil fuels accuse the International Energy Agency of promoting liberal ideas about clean energy.
Zeldin will try to take back $20B in IRA grants
The EPA administrator accused the Biden administration of trying to hide the money by depositing it in a bank.
FEMA chief contradicts Trump’s claims that disaster aid went to migrants
A document filed in court by the acting FEMA administrator, Cameron Hamilton, undercuts the administration’s misinformation campaign on disaster aid.
Amazon, Exxon, Microsoft try to strengthen global carbon market
A new expert panel aims to ensure the integrity of projects that polluters fund to offset their own carbon emissions.
Colorado justices fret over burgeoning climate lawsuits
The state's highest court heard arguments this week in one of nearly two dozen challenges pushing oil companies to compensate communities for the costs of climate change.
The wheels of California’s truck ambitions are coming off
The state’s ambitious plan to electrify heavy trucks was just getting underway when President Donald Trump threw state policy and billions of federal dollars into question.
LAO: Newsom’s climate bond spending plan is sound, but needs more oversight
The California Legislative Analyst’s Office said the climate proposal strikes a thoughtful balance, but recommended lawmakers monitor whether the spending achieves the bond’s goals.
Commerce pick Lutnick explores ‘trade tools’ to target ESG rules in EU
Even before Donald Trump started his second term as president, the U.S. was warning that the EU’s ESG efforts were prone to regulatory overreach.
Startup Chestnut raises $160M for forest carbon removal
Many of the company’s projects involve purchasing nonperforming agricultural and pasture lands and planting trees rather than paying farmers to do so.
US carbon firm sees growth in India amid Trump climate pullback
LanzaTech Global, which recycles carbon into materials like sustainable fuels and chemicals, sees “hundreds of millions of dollars” worth of growth for the company.
Trump set a deadline on the endangerment finding. Here’s what might happen.
The president ordered EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin to decide by next week on one of the first major issues facing his agency.
Federal judge rejects youth climate case against EPA
Young activists in California and Virginia are struggling to make their case that federal and state officials are infringing on their right to a livable climate.
DOE restores $1.44B loan for Montana clean energy project
Sen. Steve Daines (R-Montana) lobbied the Trump administration on behalf of Montana Renewables, which is developing jet fuel from sources such as beef tallow.
FEMA fires senior official over payments for migrant lodging
The agency's chief financial officer and three other employees were dismissed for processing payments that were obligated during the Biden administration.
SEC’s Uyeda weighs future of ‘deeply flawed’ climate rule
"I continue to question the statutory authority of the Commission to adopt the Rule, the need for the Rule, and the evaluation of costs and benefits," said acting Chair Mark Uyeda.
Push to cut renewable energy goals in Puerto Rico sparks outrage
Puerto Rico's newly appointed energy czar recently said that burning coal for energy should continue through 2035.
Hawaii court rules against insurance companies in Maui fire case
The insurance companies wanted to recoup billions paid to policyholders by pursuing legal action against those blamed for Maui's catastrophic 2023 wildfire.
China’s green bond debut is chance to exploit US retreat
While carbon emissions are likely to peak in China ahead of its 2030 target, helped by the installation of record volumes of renewable energy, the nation’s climate progress remains uneven.