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The awkward exception in EPA’s climate repeal: Methane

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:17am
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

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:15am
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

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:13am
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.

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:12am
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

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:09am
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

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:08am
A hotter Atlantic Ocean contributed to unusually powerful downpours, scientists said.

Southeastern Brazil flooding kills 59 as rescuers race to find the missing

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:03am
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

Fri, 02/27/2026 - 6:02am
“At the end of this process, we still believe models tend to underestimate physical risk,” said Norges Bank Investment Management.

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