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Climate change worsened LA wildfires, researchers say

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 6:35am
The dry, windy conditions that helped spread the blazes were 35 percent more likely to occur because of global warming.

Costs plus Trump deliver double whammy to blue states on climate

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 6:33am
The same affordability concerns that swept President Donald Trump to office are keeping blue-state leaders from mounting a vigorous response to his dismantling of federal climate policies.

California bill would let insurers sue oil companies to avoid raising rates

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 6:33am
The first-in-the-nation bill aims to stabilize the insurance market in California.

Poland urges Tesla boycott after Musk’s call to ‘move past’ Nazi guilt

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 6:32am
“There is no justification for any reasonable Pole to continue purchasing Teslas,” says Tourism Minister Sławomir Nitras.

Let’s kill the Green Deal together, far-right leader urges EU’s conservatives

Wed, 01/29/2025 - 6:32am
Jordan Bardella thinks he can convince the European People’s Party to suspend EU climate legislation.

The weak link in Trump’s anti-EJ push: State permits

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:30am
State environmental justice standards remain out of the president's reach, complicating his rush to expand fossil fuels.

National Science Foundation cancels grant review panels, alarming scientists

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:29am
The foundation said it paused reviews to "ensure compliance" with President Donald Trump's executive orders.

Trump administration orders sweeping freeze of federal aid

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:28am
In a two-page memo, the Office of Management and Budget ordered all federal agencies to temporarily suspend payments.

This SCOTUS decision could hamstring Trump’s rule-busting agenda

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:24am
The court's reversal on granting deference to agencies was seen as a blow to climate regulations. It could also complicate the president's plans to undo them.

Heartland Institute opens European branch

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:23am
The climate denial group's new shop will be led by Lois Perry, a right-wing commentator.

House Republicans seek to kill bipartisan climate rule

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:23am
A handful of lawmakers introduced a resolution to repeal action against hydrofluorocarbons.

FEMA disbands membership of Katrina-era advisory panel

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:22am
The move follows a Jan. 20 Department of Homeland Security directive to dissolve membership of all advisory committees.

Study projects millions of European heat deaths as world warms

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:21am
On the flip side, much of Scandinavia and the United Kingdom will see fewer temperature-related deaths, mostly due to moderating cold temperatures, says the study.

French residents rescued from floods as Storm Herminia hits

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:21am
Normandy and Brittany were already waterlogged after the passage of last week's Storm Éowyn, which left two people dead from fallen trees and more than 1 million people without electricity in Ireland and Britain.

China’s emissions rose in 2024 on high energy growth, CREA says

Tue, 01/28/2025 - 6:20am
Emissions rose 0.8 percent from 2023, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air said in a report.

Court papers link Exxon to climate hacking ring for first time

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:36am
A man charged with conspiring to steal information from climate advocates alleged that Exxon and one of its lobbying firms were involved with the hacking campaign.

FEMA chief vows ‘reform’ as Trump weighs abolishing the agency

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:35am
The president's plans are sparking concerns that he will use disaster funds to punish political foes.

How Uber drivers became LA wildfire responders

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:34am
Ride-hailing workers are helping to evacuate people from the blazes. But they are unprotected by state rules that safeguard other workers from wildfire smoke.

Judge strikes two Maryland climate cases

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:33am
The ruling is a victory for oil and gas companies sued by Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis.

Trump fires agency watchdogs, sparks partisan rancor

Mon, 01/27/2025 - 6:33am
Republicans are rallying around the president. Democrats have mobilized to oppose the firings. At least one inspector general plans to show up to work Monday.

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