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Trump trumpets energy agenda, teases minerals plan
The president also pushed an Alaska natural gas pipeline and export project.
Zeldin pressured to release $7B in Biden-era climate grants
A coalition of nonprofits urged the EPA chief Tuesday to lift a freeze on money it got in August from a fund to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Fired FEMA official sues for unlawful termination
Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans was let go after approving payments for migrant housing.
House Republicans urge overhaul, not destruction, of FEMA
A hearing Tuesday sidestepped President Donald Trump's suggestions to abolish the federal disaster agency and suggested improvements.
European Commission agrees to water down auto emission targets
The executive body will put forward an amendment that calculates the target over three years, making it easier to reach.
Mushers begin Iditarod race after lack of snow forces changes
Warm temperatures in the Anchorage area also caused headaches for race organizers Saturday during the ceremonial start of the Alaska race.
Indigenous migrants in Colombia battle worsening droughts, floods
Many Wayuu families are forced to migrate in search of essential resources, putting even more pressure on already overcrowded urban areas.
Low energy prices sting Aramco profits, squeeze Saudi development plans
It comes as OPEC+ met Monday and agreed to proceed with an increase in oil production starting in April, which is likely to push down oil prices further.
USAID slashes over 5,500 contracts, including scores of climate projects
A document obtained by POLITICO's E&E News lists terminated contracts, including those that support enhanced energy security in Ukraine and reducing deforestation.
Trump is blocking ‘essential’ disaster aid to states
Court documents indicate the administration has begun a campaign to block states from receiving funds for projects that would reduce climate-related damage.
California halts energy rebate program amid Trump freeze
The move marks growing concern among states over being frozen out of federal funding for energy efficiency programs.
Enviros sue EPA for records on endangerment finding
The Environmental Defense Fund is pushing the Trump administration to reveal its thinking on an effort to undo the influential climate finding.
Wyoming moves to protect electric utilities from wildfire liability
Lawmakers want to avoid big rate hikes if power companies must pay for wildfire damage. Utilities could charge customers for wildfire mitigation.
E&C Republicans target Biden power plant rule
The GOP lawmakers want to kill a Biden-era emissions rule on coal- and gas-fired plants.
Anti-DEI push stops $75M awarded for battling heat with trees
The Arbor Day Fund's grant came from the Inflation Reduction Act, which provided $1.5 billion to the Forest Service's Urban and Community Forestry Program.
As warming climate hits coffee crops, this rare bean brews interest
Discovered more than a century ago in South Sudan, excelsa coffee is exciting cash-strapped locals and drawing interest from the international community.
Japan fights forest fire as hundreds evacuate
The Fire and Disaster Management Agency said at least 84 homes have been damaged and over 1,200 people evacuated.
At least 4 construction workers killed in northern India avalanche
The search for five remaining missing workers is continuing, with multiple teams of rescuers and military helicopters scanning the incident site.
Trump official who tried to downplay major climate report now will oversee it
Stuart Levenbach, who previously served as NOAA’s chief of staff, will join the new administration as an energy official at the Office of Management and Budget.
Federal chaos snarls state budgets
States are grappling with frozen federal funds and fired feds. “That is how a recession starts,” a Pennsylvania appropriator said.