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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.
EU rolls out grand plan to replace fossil fuels with trees
Replacing oil and gas with homegrown biomass will boost strategic autonomy and cut emissions, Brussels argues.
EU carbon border tax goes easy on dirty Chinese imports, industry warns
Businesses say Brussels got its math wrong on the carbon footprint of imports from China, Brazil and the U.S.
Over 800 people missing after Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand floods
The flooding and landslides killed at least 604 people in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka and 176 in Thailand, authorities said.
EPA pushes climate groups to close embattled grants
The agency has told recipients of community resilience money to submit paperwork that would bar them from challenging grant cancellations.
New international coalition aims to strengthen carbon markets
"Carbon pricing is not dead," expert says of group led by Brazil with 18 members including China and the EU that have carbon markets.
EV money in play during transportation spending talks
Billions of dollars divide House and Senate versions of fiscal 2026 Department of Transportation legislation.
Oceans under threat from multiple climate impacts
A growing number of the world's waterways face overlapping changes from global warming.
Pritzker appeals Trump denial of disaster aid for Chicago
The request comes as the Illinois governor and President Trump wage rhetorical battles over immigration enforcement and other issues.
House Dems to Rubio: Walking away from climate talks helps China
Two lawmakers told the secretary of State that surrendering influence to China on environmental policy would be "deeply misguided."
NYC looks to drop BlackRock over ‘inadequate’ climate plans
BlackRock has scaled back “climate engagement in ways that put our investments at risk needlessly,” said New York City's comptroller.
Ambitious plan to store CO2 beneath North Sea set to start
The Nini oil field is getting a second lease on life as a means of permanently storing planet-warming carbon dioxide beneath the seabed.
