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A Democrat is leading Virginia governor’s race. Is that bad for offshore wind?
Executives with the state's largest utility, Dominion, were asked whether a win by Abigail Spanberger could prompt President Donald Trump to retaliate against the large offshore wind project.
Musk version of Wikipedia takes different tack on climate
The tech tycoon's new online encyclopedia recognizes the root cause of global warming — humanity's burning of fossil fuels — but provides a platform for contrarian views.
Analysis: 95% chance global temperatures surpass 2 degrees
The Rhodium Group found that international climate targets for this century are way off target.
Insurance industry helps block Illinois premium controls
The Illinois Legislature defeated a proposal aimed a minimizing property insurance premiums by strengthening state oversight of rates.
American business groups send letter slamming EU’s ESG rule
The letter targets the EU’s efforts to move ahead with the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive.
Macron, Merz to confirm COP30 attendance as RSVPs remain scant
The plans show that Europe still sees itself as a champion of climate ambition.
China and Japan join forces on typhoon research
The initiative will make possible relay-style flight missions to observe a storm that spans the countries' zones, according to an official.
England to keep most hosepipe bans as drought persists
The forecast is dire, with little sign of water supplies recovering in the months ahead, according to an official.
