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Trump calls for ‘immediate‘ exit from climate pact. But quitting takes one year.

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:29am
The president signed an executive order that raises questions about the timing of his planned exit from the global climate deal.

Why Trump’s EV attacks could boost sales — for now

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:29am
The president's efforts to roll back fuel emissions standards and clean energy tax breaks could cause a short-term rush to buy electric vehicles.

Trump targets climate endangerment finding, social cost of carbon

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:28am
Efforts to reconsider the finding during Trump's first term did not progress, with his administration even rejecting petitions on the matter.

Google backs heated-waste startup with carbon-offset deal

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:28am
The company has agreed to buy 100,000 offsets from Varaha, which operates biochar and other carbon-removal projects in India, Nepal, Bangladesh and Kenya.

BlackRock settles with Tennessee over ESG investment strategy

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:27am
The state attorney general’s lawsuit alleged that BlackRock’s nonenvironmental, social and governance funds were being unfairly impacted.

Damaging, multiyear megadroughts are spreading around the world

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:27am
The California fires are being fueled by eight months with little rainfall.

Defaulter Zimbabwe mulls debt-for-nature to revamp $21B arrears

Tue, 01/21/2025 - 6:27am
The nation in southern African has already explored several other options in its efforts to tackle its debt.

Lobbyist to lead EPA air office

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 3:37pm
The appointment would put Aaron Szabo at the heart of President Donald Trump's campaign against climate rules.

What Trump’s exit from the climate deal really means

Mon, 01/20/2025 - 1:42pm
Quitting the Paris Agreement triggers a cascade of real-world impacts and signals the beginning of an aggressive agenda to undo U.S. climate policy.

What to expect from Trump’s Day 1 orders on climate and energy

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:26am
There are 50 to 100 expected executive orders. Many will focus on boosting fossil fuels and reversing climate policy.

Buttigieg had ‘great ideas’ for DOT. Did he follow through?

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:24am
The Democratic star had promised his department would be integral to Biden administration efforts to tackle climate change and create good-paying jobs.

5 takeaways from Zeldin’s confirmation hearing

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:22am
The former New York lawmaker addressed issues on climate change, regulations and EPA operations.

‘Weather whiplash’ threatens California with more misery

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:21am
A continuation of dry conditions means more kindling for fires raging in the region. But heavy rainfall brings its own dangers, too, including mudslides.

Red states target EPA methane fee 

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:21am
The lawsuit comes as the fee, which is set to go into effect Friday, faces potential reversal by congressional Republicans.

Massachusetts delays offshore wind contracts — again

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:19am
The failure to finalize power purchase agreements comes as President-elect Donald Trump retakes control of the White House.

OSHA chief: Heat rule is ‘not going to go away’ despite Trump

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:18am
Doug Parker oversaw the nation’s first-ever proposed heat protections for workers.

Biden DOE’s No. 2 talks Trump team, climate law and next steps

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:17am
David Turk's advice to transition leaders: "Don't start taking tools off the table."

GOP to California: Build back better

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:16am
Republicans coalesce around putting policy strings on federal wildfire aid.

Republicans blame DEI for the LA fires. This fire captain disagrees.

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:14am
Lauren Andrade, president of Equity on Fire, predicts efforts to diversify fire departments will face an uphill climb in this political climate.

Cholera tops Africa’s disease emergency events as climate change fuels contagion

Fri, 01/17/2025 - 6:14am
Poor water conditions and sanitation have led to recurrent outbreaks of the diarrheal disease.

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