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Sand and dust storms affect 330M people in 150 countries, UN says
In the Middle East and North Africa, the annual cost of dealing with dust and sand storms is $150 billion, roughly 2.5 percent of GDP.
Climate alliance for banks sees another big departure
With London-based HSBC Holdings now no longer a member of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance, the commitment of other lenders may now be questioned.
Texas failed to spend federal aid for disaster protection
States across the country have not used billions of dollars from FEMA intended to reduce damage from flooding and other disasters.
State Department’s gutting of climate staff hamstrings US agenda, former diplomats say
Friday's mass firing included climate and energy staff, potentially thwarting U.S. global engagement as China grabs the reins on clean energy development.
California lost $3B by delaying cap-and-trade overhaul, report says
A delay in strengthening the California program caused the state to take in less money for climate projects, a climate advocacy group says.
Trump megalaw will increase emissions, slow clean energy growth
Household energy expenses will rise too, according to analysis from the Rhodium Group.
Missouri AG investigates shareholder advisory firms over climate
Andrew Bailey says Glass Lewis and Institutional Shareholder Services present themselves as neutral but push "aggressive climate activism policies.”
Von der Leyen vs. Weber: The EU’s climate fight reaches its endgame
The two EU conservative heavyweights’ growing divisions are coming to a head over a crucial 2040 climate target.
Elon Musk faces a new threat in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure from Washington to make an EV U-turn.
Breaking down the force of water in the Texas floods
A small amount of water — less than many might think — can sweep away people, cars and homes. Six inches is enough to knock people off their feet.
How hot can it get? Scientists struggle to find an answer.
The answer has grave implications for humanity as climate change makes heat more intense and frequent.
