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EPA to propose rolling back climate rule for power plants Wednesday
It marks an escalation in President Donald Trump's effort to purge climate initiatives from the federal government.
White House looks to freeze more agency funds — and expand executive power
The latest move targets more than $30 billion in spending at EPA, the National Science Foundation and other agencies.
New Jersey offshore wind project bows out
Atlantic Shores was the only state proposal with federal permits.
Meet Trump’s energy pitchman
Jacob Helberg, a high-profile technologist, will face a Senate panel Tuesday over his nomination to the State Department.
Trump backs off plan linking disaster aid, immigration
The administration said it has scaled back a Department of Homeland Security policy that requires states to help immigration authorities if they want grants and other help.
Trump team mum on report targeting state climate action
The president had set a Saturday deadline for Attorney General Pam Bondi to sketch out a plan to counter state policies.
Insurers reap $20B profit despite LA wildfires
Investment earnings buoyed U.S. property insurers during the first quarter.
Drought, rising prices, dwindling herds hit North African holiday
With less supply, prices have spiked beyond the reach of middle-class families who have historically purchased sheep for slaughter to celebrate Eid al-Adha.
Brazil’s Amazon forest sees May setback as climate talks near
Forest loss reached 371 square miles last month, an area slightly larger than New York City.
Israel intercepts Greta Thunberg’s Gaza aid ship
The humanitarian situation in the Palestinian enclave is increasingly dire, as the Israeli military continues its assault.
How a portable shelter could help cool India’s outdoor workers
Its lightweight frame supports a shade, bench and angled slats operated by manual pulleys to fan people seated within.
Inside Trump’s purge of federal heat experts
Firings, forced retirements and voluntary departures have left the U.S. at risk of more deaths from the nation’s top weather-related killer.
How much power should one judge have? Supreme Court to decide.
The justices could rule soon to limit district court judges' ability to issue orders that apply nationwide — with major implications for climate and energy programs.
How clean energy could shape New Jersey’s gubernatorial primaries
Hung over from a failed push into offshore wind, Democrats are pitching alternatives while Republicans hope to weaponize rising electricity bills.
Trump targets speed-of-sound ban for airliners
Supersonic jets have been prohibited from flying over U.S. land for a half-century. The president says it’s "stifling American ingenuity."
Clean energy spending roars worldwide, despite Trump’s fossil focus
Global investments in zero-emission power is expected to lap fossil fuel spending, the IEA said.
US companies delay impact reports with DEI, ESG under attack
Opposition to these reports first surfaced about three years ago when GOP lawmakers and activists began pressing companies to scale back such efforts.
Extreme weather is stress-testing India’s infrastructure drive
A recently inaugurated underground metro line in the commercial hub of Mumbai was flooded after the city was lashed by record-heavy rains.
South African insurers to face climate stress test, SARB says
As the planet heats up and weather whiplash spreads, compound weather events are raising risks across the world.
Switzerland pledges $6 million support for glacier-hit village
The proposal still needs be approved by Parliament.