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Europe’s energy chief says war will speed its green transition

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:20am
The Iran conflict is another reminder to diversify away from fossil fuels, the European Commission’s Teresa Ribera said during her Washington swing.

Onshore wind progress takes hold of permitting debate

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:20am
A clean power lobbying group wants to make Defense Department actions a litmus test for revived Capitol Hill talks.

Florida goes natural to protect its vast, storm-battered coast

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:18am
Environmental groups hail a new law making it easier to install mangroves, oyster reefs and other nature-based coastal protection.

NY Assembly push to reshape energy landscape intensifies utility, generator clash

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 11:18am
An Assembly proposal to reexamine the fundamentals of the state’s energy markets faces pushback from generators but garnered support from consumer advocates and a major utility.

Arctic sea ice ties ominous record amid geopolitical upheaval

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:22am
The loss of ice has grave impacts on ecosystems and the people who live in the region. It’s also driving increased interest in new shipping routes and mining opportunities.

Wave of ESG fund closures builds in US with few new launches

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:22am
Despite the closures, total U.S. sustainable fund assets rose to $368 billion at the end of December from $344 billion a year earlier, according to Morningstar data.

FEMA will resume major resilience grant program after yearlong hiatus

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:22am
A federal judge this month ordered the agency to take more steps toward restoring the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program.

Africa’s biggest city takes out $7.5M flood-risk policy

Fri, 03/27/2026 - 9:21am
The policy covers up to 4 million people in the coastal megacity of Lagos, Nigeria.

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