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Republicans probe National Academies’ ‘partisan’ climate review
The scientific organization is funding the review as the Trump administration attempts to revoke the endangerment finding.
European pension fund fires BlackRock over climate investments
Advocates hope the decision will encourage U.S. pension funds to scrutinize their own ties to the global asset manager.
Texas law targeting climate guidance blocked for now
A judge stopped state officials from being able to impose penalties of up to $10,000 for violating the Republican-led measure.
Private sector unlikely to play major role in climate adaptation
Developing countries mostly will have to rely on their own budgets or help from other nations to prepare for climate impacts, a report says.
California releases draft corporate climate risk disclosure guidelines
Air regulators offered guidance ahead of a climate disclosure law for corporations with at least $500 million in global revenue.
Poland argues for more imported carbon credits
The country also said the EU should set up an independent body to act as a central bank for the carbon market to safeguard its integrity.
UN chief praises Papua New Guinea’s ‘bold climate action’
Secretary-General António Guterres hailed the nation commemorating the 50th anniversary of its independence from Australia.
Vatican to open farm center inspired by Pope Francis
The project was inspired by Francis’ 2015 encyclical “Laudato Si” (Praised Be), which cast care for the planet as an existential moral concern.
Biden’s green bank is on the ropes
A court ruling Tuesday could mean the end for a $20 billion fund that was meant to bring renewable energy to low-income communities.
NOAA creates powerful role for wind critic
Anne Hawkins once led an activist group that challenged offshore wind projects. She now will serve as NOAA's chief of strategy.
Offshore wind is in a fight for survival
The last two weeks have plunged the industry into crisis, as President Donald Trump cuts funding, revokes permits and stops projects.
Trump admin asks court to reverse New York climate superfund law
The legal move marks a new phase of President Donald Trump's effort to exert control over state environmental statutes.
Cruise industry sues Hawaii over climate tax
Cruise Lines International says the levy would impose “massive, novel, and unconstitutional fees” on passengers.
Trump cuts could weaken federal disaster response, GAO says
FEMA has lost nearly 10 percent of its staff since the start of the year. The Army Corps of Engineers has seen a similar drop.
Scientists slam inaccuracies in DOE climate change report
The group of 85 scientists also say the process of crafting the report seemed to run afoul of the Federal Advisory Committee Act.
France says EU leaders, not ministers, should decide 2040 climate target
Getting the European Council involved in the bloc’s 2040 target would delay and complicate an agreement.
Zimbabwe publishes draft regulations to establish climate fund
The fund will incentivize public and private entities to adopt clean energy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Sudan seeks aid after landslide kills over 1,000 in single village
The tragedy happened Sunday in the village, located in Central Darfur’s Marrah Mountains, after days of heavy rainfall.
Hotter and longer summers are shifting wedding season
Many couples who pick the summer to get hitched are choosing venues better able to handle the heat or shifting to earlier or later dates.
Judges say EPA can take back billions in climate grants
The ruling Tuesday lifts an injunction that prevented the agency from clawing back the money for renewable energy in lower-income communities.
