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Backers of dueling insurance ballot measures to withdraw them
Neither campaign had secured serious funding, making them long shots.
Researchers lower estimate of climate-related plunge in global income
Authors of a 2024 study that forecast a 19 percent drop in income by 2050 revised their estimate to 17 percent, citing data inaccuracies.
Delaying EU’s new carbon price will cost Denmark’s budget $583M
The levy has raised concerns in a majority of the bloc’s governments that it will increase energy bills.
EU won’t sign weak climate deals at COP in the future, Poland warns
The bloc struggled to find allies at this year’s COP30 climate conference in Brazil.
New England is on the brink of clean energy victories. Why are Democrats embracing gas?
Three of the nation’s largest carbon-free projects are being completed in a region whose progressive political leaders are shifting toward gas as electricity prices rise.
5 things to know about NASA’s likely new boss
Jared Isaacman is getting another chance to lead the space agency after President Donald Trump changed his mind about the Elon Musk ally.
Landowners challenge laws that encourage carbon capture
Save My Louisiana asserts that state policies favoring CO2 pipelines and wells are unconstitutional.
The noisy self-driving EVs of Santa Monica
Waymo is in a standoff with the California city after residents complained of nonstop beeping at the robotaxi company's charging hub.
Climate lawsuits evolved over 10 years into ‘powerful tool,’ report says
The Netherlands-based Climate Litigation Network said the suits are now establishing legal requirements on governments and corporations.
Cynthia Nevison, climate researcher with anti-vaccine ties, joins CDC
Nevison is a contractor working with the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices’ hepatitis B work group.
There’s no green backlash, EU climate chief insists
The bloc’s goal for 2040 “is actually an acceleration, rather than a downgrade, of what we are having today,” says Wopke Hoekstra.
Thailand plans emissions trading, carbon taxes in climate law
The nation says $7 billion is required over the next decade to hit its 2035 target.
Australia risks 2035 climate goal without bigger emissions cuts
The nation’s efforts to slash its emissions have been hampered by a slow rollout of new transmission infrastructure that can accommodate solar and wind generation.
Why the world’s top coffee producer is switching up its beans
As climate change makes it harder to grow arabica beans in Brazil, some farmers are investing in robusta, which produces a more bitter bean but can tolerate higher temperatures.
Climate change is worsening microplastic pollution
Scientists say global warming can accelerate the spread of microplastics, which threaten the health of people, plants and animals.
Lawsuit against oil majors is first to target rising insurance costs
Washington state residents say the industry misled consumers about fossil fuel dangers and “precipitated a home-owners insurance crisis."
New Hawaii property insurance program helps stabilize prices
A state-chartered insurer has started a price war with private insurers that have been raising premiums for owners of condo buildings.
Exxon bid to dismiss Connecticut climate lawsuit fails
A judge moved the case closer to trial after rejecting the company's request to toss it out.
Utah youth launch climate lawsuit over oil and gas permitting
The case accuses the state of approving fossil fuel projects without considering the effects on climate change and health.
UK ‘not in favor’ of dimming the sun
The government says it opposes the cutting-edge and controversial climate technology but is willing to debate its regulation.
