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JPMorgan quits climate finance group, following Citi, Bank of America
Departures have been concentrated in the U.S., against a backdrop of intensified attacks by Republicans on what they characterize as “woke” capitalism.
Artificial intelligence energy demand is driving climate tech investing
This comes as overall climate tech investment dipped in 2024, as venture capitalists remain cautious amid U.S. political uncertainty.
Severe flood warning issued as the UK faces more weather disruptions
Swaths of the Midlands in England were under water and more than 200 flood warnings were in place at one point as rivers overflowed.
Why Jay Inslee isn’t worried about Trump
The outgoing Washington governor says the resiliency of his state's cap-and-invest system speaks to the value of state-based climate action.
Youth climate ruling boosts lawsuit against Montana power plant
Less than a month after the Montana Supreme Court delivered a landmark win to young activists, the state's highest bench used the decision to require the climate review of a gas-fired plant.
Cold-related deaths may be linked to global warming
Rising temperatures might be altering the atmosphere in ways that cause more extreme winter weather, scientists say.
EV charger program will survive Trump, Biden official says
The Biden administration has obligated nearly 60 percent of the $7.5 billion Congress set aside to build a nationwide electric vehicle charging network.
First congestion toll plan in US facing serious hurdles under Trump
The program has united opposing political forces against New York's governor.
Jimmy Carter raised climate concerns 35 years before Paris Agreement
Environmental advocates remember Carter as a president who elevated environmental stewardship, energy conservation and discussions about the global threat of rising CO2 levels.
Wall Street’s top banks just quit a once popular alliance
The moves reflect U.S. banks’ desire to shield themselves from increasing political pressure as Donald Trump returns to the White House, according to people familiar with the matter.
Oil tops Brazil exports, elevating COP30 host’s hurdle
Brazil's volume of oil shipments rose 10 percent in 2024.
Soaring power demand could fuel Trump carbon boom
The president-elect’s plans to expand fossil fuels could be helped by the country’s growing hunger for electricity.
Biden bans new drilling off nearly all US coasts
The withdrawal of more than 625 million acres from new offshore oil and gas leasing is the largest in history. It may be difficult for Trump to undo.
Fossil fuel industry allies sue Vermont over landmark climate law
Business groups say the law seeking payment from oil and gas companies is unconstitutional and would dictate energy policy for the rest of the country.
Lawsuit aims to overturn Biden climate policy for new homes
The regulation will make hundreds of thousands of homes more energy efficient. But Republican officials and a homebuilders group say it’s costly and illegal.
Biden awards medals to climate scientists
Richard Alley, Lawrence Edwards and David Tilman were among the two dozen honorees recognized Friday.
Microsoft unveils $80B plan to build data centers
The tech giant has pledged that all data centers serving its cloud by this year will have power purchase agreements for 100 percent low-carbon energy.
Biden administration grants California last-minute pollution waivers
EPA has about two weeks to grant the state’s remaining requests to regulate trains and trucks.
Super-hybrids are automakers’ bridge for EV skeptics and curious
The cars promise an almost emission-free road life with a gas-powered safety net.
Bezos-backed farm startup in talks for more than 90% value cut
Plenty Unlimited’s shifting strategy reflects larger struggles for the once-promising indoor farming industry.