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The awkward exception in EPA’s climate repeal: Methane
The agency’s effort to maintain methane rules could create legal woes as it argues greenhouse gas curbs lack clear congressional backing.
‘Affordability’ drives Massachusetts Dems to target energy efficiency
Mass Save would see a billion-dollar cut under legislation advanced Thursday. Critics called it counterproductive.
Dismal California carbon auction sparks call for higher permit prices
Pollution credits sold for the bare minimum at a recent auction. Activists say California must raise prices to encourage emissions cuts.
Winter storms caused billions in damage. This time, insurers were ready.
Improved disaster modeling and finances have left property insurers better able to pay claims from Winter Storms Fern and Hernando, analyst says.
New York governor’s budget director flags climate law cost concerns
The top budget official confirmed that Gov. Kathy Hochul wants to change the state’s climate law.
Climate change supercharged Iberian Peninsula’s destructive storms
A hotter Atlantic Ocean contributed to unusually powerful downpours, scientists said.
Southeastern Brazil flooding kills 59 as rescuers race to find the missing
Officials said 15 people are still missing and over 230 have been rescued. More than 5,500 people have been forced to leave their homes.
Norway’s $2.2T wealth fund weighs in on retracted climate report
“At the end of this process, we still believe models tend to underestimate physical risk,” said Norges Bank Investment Management.
