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‘We all know we’re flooding’: Climate issues seep into Miami election
Mayoral candidates of both parties say the city needs to shake up its climate programs.
How environmental groups lost Newsom to Big Oil
Environmental justice groups were riding momentum against the industry, but then refinery closure announcements changed everything.
First climate case involving anti-Mafia law is dismissed
The lawsuit by Puerto Rico alleged that oil companies violated RICO statutes after Hurricane Maria killed 3,000 people in 2017.
California likely to approve long-sought extension of climate program
The state Legislature will vote Saturday on renewing its cap-and-trade program through 2045, which could lead to linking with Washington state’s program.
The Trump-aligned climate skeptics advising Britain’s Nigel Farage
The U.K. boss of the Heartland Institute said she had been influencing Reform UK “at the highest level.”
UK rejects plan to deflect sun’s rays to curb climate change
A number of moonshot solutions to cool the planet have gained traction in recent years amid faltering efforts to stem climate change by cutting emissions.
IMF to revamp key unit as US objects to climate, gender stance
The shake-up is due to be completed by the time of the IMF and World Bank’s mid-October meetings.
EU commissioner sees ‘more appealing’ rules luring ESG money
The EU is currently trying to simplify its sustainable finance framework.
