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Science agency staff brace for HQ takeover
Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices.
Blue states launch latest legal challenge to Trump funding cuts
The lawsuit from 21 states and the District of Columbia asserts that the Trump administration’s rationale for freezing federal grants is illegal.
Top national courts hear more climate cases worldwide
Since 2015, nearly 300 climate-related cases have advanced to apex courts in nations around the globe, a new report finds.
US exports much of the world’s climate misinformation — report
New research calls out President Donald Trump specifically for this ability to spread falsehoods about global warming.
European Commission threatens to kill forest protection law
Threatening to kill green legislation is becoming a habit in Brussels.
World Bank grants South Africa $1.5B loan for infrastructure, green energy
Deteriorating rail systems, jammed ports and frequent blackouts have hindered vital industries like mining and auto manufacturing in South Africa.
Hundreds of companies have to hit ESG goals this year or pay up
Europcar Mobility Group, A2A and Legrand are among companies that will be judged against promises made to buyers of sustainability-linked bonds.
Hollywood stars press pension plan to sell fossil-fuel assets
The campaign is targeting trustees of the SAG-Producers Pension Plan, which has assets of about $5 billion, with at least $100 million invested in fossil fuels.