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Lobbyists spent millions to save green energy. Wins were few.
Solar, wind and other industries blitzed Congress on the “big, beautiful bill.” One advocate called saving any part of the Democrats' 2022 climate law "a win."
Oregon Democrats tell Trump to back off state climate efforts
The lawmakers want President Donald Trump to cancel an April executive order that tries to stifle state attempts to address global warming.
New York policymakers plot energy path with continued reliance on fossil fuels
State agencies planning to meet growing demand see a need to maintain the state’s fossil fuel power plants.
EU proposes joint borrowing to finance $463B crisis tool
The fund is likely to prove one of the most controversial aspects of the EU’s budget plans, with a number of countries opposed to pooled liabilities.
Pacific nation of Vanuatu turns to world court as climate disasters mount
Intensifying cyclones, rising seas and saltwater intrusion are reshaping coastlines and threatening daily life across the island nation.
Barcelona residents fear sea-level rise is swallowing their beloved beaches
Rising sea levels increase the risk of coastal flooding and storm surges that lead to land loss. "Our coexistence with the sea here is in danger," one local said.
Flash floods kill 3 tourists and leave 15 missing in northern Pakistan
Experts say climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather events in the region.
Trump is escalating his attacks on wind, solar
Clean energy officials and analysts say the administration has moved into a new combative phase against renewables.
House Republicans take aim at DC climate lawsuit
Language in an appropriations bill would prohibit Washington from spending money on its 2020 climate lawsuit against Big Oil.
Maryland elevates environmental justice at state agencies
It's among a few states that maintains state-level maps of environmental and health disparities. The Trump administration erased EPA's nationwide version.
Advocacy groups form coalition to oppose science cuts
The effort by climate, education and health groups comes as the White House prepares to ask Congress to cut billions of dollars from science agencies.
Maryland regulators, EPA spar over offshore wind permit
The Department of the Environment rejected federal regulators' argument that there was an error in the state permit issued to US Wind.
EU budget plan would deal ‘devastating blow’ to nature
Biodiversity restoration is no longer ring-fenced in the EU budget. Campaigners fear that means green funds will flow to industrial programs.
Heavy rains in South Korea leave 17 dead, 11 others missing
President Lee Jae Myung said the government will push to designate areas hit hard by the downpours as special disaster zones to boost recovery aid.
Iran’s central government to shut down due to heat wave
All governmental offices, banks and businesses in Tehran province will be closed Wednesday, said an official.
Researchers worry for bees on a warming Earth
Generally, most bees are heat-tolerant, but as the climate warms, some experts think their ability to fend off disease and gather food might become harder.
For sale or lease: NASA satellites, slightly used
Government spacecraft would be available for purchase under a plan being discussed by the Trump administration.
EPA shuffles major climate program office
The office created under President Joe Biden to run the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund has been turned into an oversight arm.
Texas GOP vows ‘serious’ flood response in special session
Top Republicans say they're focused on the nuts and bolts of disaster policy in the aftermath of the deadly flash floods.
UN court to rule on countries’ duty to curb climate change
The International Court of Justice heard testimony from more than 100 nations and organizations in the lead-up to its decision.