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Rubio: Fossil fuels a centerpiece of US interests
Sen. Marco Rubio outlined the importance of oil, gas and coal in his confirmation hearing for secretary of State.
Maryland’s electricity crunch overshadows climate goals
"We don’t want to be pressed for a timeline that ends up hurting the ratepayer," a key committee chair said.
Germany’s likely next chancellor vows to put economy before climate
Conservative chancellor candidate Friedrich Merz railed against the climate policies of the left-leaning parties he’ll likely have to govern with.
Greece hotel pools set to switch to seawater on drought-hit islands
The region has faced acute drought conditions over the past two years, with the tourist season adding further strain on water resources.
Tax deadline for small businesses affected by 2024 disasters draws near
Small businesses in all or parts of 14 states and two territories that received extensions to file their 2023 returns due to natural disasters will need to file in 2025.
A $12B climate fund wraps up its first bond sale
The issuance marks the first time a multilateral climate fund is turning to the capital markets.
Musk made a fortune on climate credits. Trump is targeting them.
The president-elect has asked Elon Musk to wage war on regulations — some of which helped make Tesla the world’s most valuable automaker.
Wildfires threaten climate efforts in California and globally
Forests that are supposed to sequester carbon are being demolished. Are preservation projects “actually delivering real climate benefits”?
Climate diplomacy likely to wither with Rubio at State
The Florida Republican has described the Paris climate agreement as "meaningless."
California abandons two climate rules as Trump term nears
The proposals were designed to cut emissions from trucks and trains.
Hegseth scoffs at climate-minded initiatives
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth made clear climate change and clean energy would not be his focus at the Pentagon.
Anti-climate lawmakers got cash from medical society that called warming a crisis
The American Medical Association's PAC contributed to politicians who voted against the Inflation Reduction Act, according to Harvard researchers.
NY governor punts on cap-and-trade style climate funding program
Gov. Kathy Hochul has delayed action on a sweeping program to charge for greenhouse gas emissions.
How Saudi Arabia became the world’s plastic cheerleader
The rich oil state has built a team of silver-tongued U.N. negotiators with a simple mandate: Keep plastic production growing.
German election favorite stirs backlash with green steel doubts
A clean industry push was one of the policies halted when the government collapsed in November.
Banks claim they’re still in the climate fight. Are they?
Critics see the seemingly simultaneous move by the big banks and firms to leave climate alliances as an obvious attempt to curry favor with President-elect Donald Trump.
Biden approved LA wildfire aid. But Trump will control spending.
A massive Los Angeles rebuilding effort will be shaped by the president-elect who disrupted the release of disaster aid to Democratic areas during his first term.
Supreme Court clears path for climate lawsuits against Big Oil
The justices have again declined to get involved in the climate liability litigation, allowing cases to proceed to trial and potentially encouraging more local governments to sue.
Meet the head of Trump’s EPA transition team
Anne Idsal Austin played a role in easing regulations on the fossil fuel industry during her time at the agency in Trump’s first term.
Biden executive order opens up federal tracts to data centers
The move aims to bolster clean energy and protect national security during a boom in artificial intelligence.