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UN confirms 2021 heat in Sicily as Europe's new high mark
The reading of 119.8 degrees blew past the previous European record set in the Greek cities of Athens and Elefsina in July 1977.
California bill would block local governments from banning new gas stations
S.B. 983 would block cities and counties from stopping the construction of both gas stations and zero-emission infrastructure until a study is submitted to the Legislature.
House Republicans use hearing to lambaste EPA ‘green bank’
"This program is a perfect storm for green corruption," said House Energy and Commerce Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers.
AI criticized for 'exacerbating the climate crisis' — report
Artificial intelligence is consuming more energy than ever. The climate impacts could fall on marginalized people, the Brookings Institution said.
New Hampshire lawmakers reject bill to criminalize ESG
Under the proposal, officials who take into account climate impacts and other ESG factors when investing public funds would have faced at least a year in prison.
California climate disclosure laws face possible delay
Gov. Gavin Newsom included no money in his budget plan for implementation of two landmark rules requiring companies to disclose more climate information.
Banks set to lose reprieve from EU’s toughest ESG rule
European officials are moving toward an agreement that banks, asset managers and insurers should be viewed in the same way as other companies.
Climate change a risk to South Africa premiums, insurer says
After staying almost flat in the decade to 2020, the cost for reinsuring against catastrophic events for Old Mutual has climbed as much as 30 percent, according to its managing director.
Farmers hit by bad weather could get lift from US legislation
"Unfortunately, with all the various insurance programs that are there to back up our farmers we really don't have an insurance program that will help our small vegetable farmers," Vermont Sen. Peter Welch said.
Rising seas could alter methane-exhaling wetlands — study
New research suggests wetlands with a small amount of salinity can produce more methane gas than those filled with freshwater or lots of seawater.
Calif. senators call for fixing disaster-prone rail line
A landslide has shut down the popular rail line, which sits on an oceanfront cliff dogged by erosion and sea-level rise.
Energy lobbyists try to shape carbon removal policies
Exxon Mobil and other corporate giants were among the growing number of lobbyists working on emerging climate technologies.
Inside Biden's climate test for LNG
The review could show the U.S. was relying on outdated assumptions about gas's impact on renewable energy and carbon pollution.
Climate protestors splatter Mona Lisa with soup at Louvre
Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece, which is protected by a glass case, was not damaged by the vandalism.
Hundreds march in England against airport expansion for private planes
Swedish environmental campaigner Greta Thunberg was among the protesters.
France axes tractor fuel hike, cuts red tape to appease angry farmers
French Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is looking for a way out of his first political crisis as farmers’ protests spread across the country.
EU conservatives are fueling far right with Green Deal crusade, Spain’s deputy PM warns
"They tried to emulate the far right to avoid the far right. At the end, everybody goes towards the far right," Teresa Ribera told POLITICO.
Colorado eyes tighter rules on drilling
The state may change the way it permits oil and gas projects, requiring consideration of the industry's cumulative environmental impacts.
Meltwater destroys climate data in the Swiss Alps
The glacier is no longer fit for some kinds of research. It's not alone.
Environmental rights gain steam after Montana climate ruling
West Coast Democrats aim to amend state constitutions to include guarantees for a healthy environment.