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Republican-led states push Trump officials to skip COP30
State attorneys general said the event is anti-fossil fuel and that the United States shouldn’t attend.
Two coral species driven nearly to extinction in Florida
A 2023 marine heat wave laid waste to elkhorn and staghorn coral, which have thrived for centuries off Florida’s coast.
Trump takes aim at European climate law after killing UN shipping fee
Once again the U.S. is using its economic might to pressure other countries to back down from an effort to limit greenhouse gas pollution.
Leaders vent concerns but refrain from blowing up EU green agenda
The decision text offers only vague guidance to ministers ahead of a crunch climate target vote on Nov. 4.
As heat gets more extreme, pregnant farmworkers increasingly at risk
Heat exposure has been linked to many extra risks for pregnant people, and while protections exist, experts say they need better enforcement and more safeguards.
Judge pauses legal battle over DOE climate report
The administration says the shutdown prevented its work on the case. But greens say EPA is “racing” to repeal the endangerment finding.
AI juices business for GE spinoff
GE Vernova reported increasing sales of grid equipment to technology companies racing to plug in new data centers.
BP offshore wind venture halting US operations
The move comes as the Trump administration has set its sights on stopping the industry’s growth.
EV charger build-out continues despite Trump
Private companies — led by Tesla — constructed thousands of new EV ports during the third quarter.
Once-rare Arctic extremes are now normal
A new study says the region has shifted into a new climate state — and the transition began decades ago.
New York air pollution is bad. Climate change made it worse.
Researchers found that 90 percent of organic aerosols over Long Island were affected by climate events like extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
Von der Leyen warns Europe must defend green tech against China
The EU should learn from losing its solar panel industry to China and protect its share of green tech as it surges around the world.
AI can help the environment, even as it sucks power. Here are 5 ways how.
Its computing power can make buildings more efficient, charge devices at optimal times, make oil and gas production less polluting, and schedule traffic lights, for example.
Norway wealth fund CEO says AI ends need for climate hires
The wealth fund is emerging as an outspoken proponent of AI as some other money managers eye the technology cautiously.
New Zealand to relax climate reporting rules over cost concerns
The center-right government that won power in late 2023 has softened a number of initiatives aimed at tackling emissions, citing their impact on farmers and business.
Trump urges court to pause battle over DOE climate report
The administration said the government shutdown has prevented Department of Justice attorneys from working on the case.
Trump’s anti-climate crusade crashes EU’s COP30 preparations
A Greek veto prevents the EU from reendorsing a global carbon price on shipping in its position for next month’s climate summit.
Noem: FEMA violated free speech by documenting Trump yard signs
The Department of Homeland Security says the Biden administration noted the presence of placards supporting Donald Trump 100 times after Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina in 2024.
UN sees uptick in global methane reporting
An international tracking effort is gaining steam, as more fossil fuel companies agree to take field measurements of their emissions.
GM to work with Hyundai to counter Chinese EV competition
The joint venture seeks to challenge a rapid expansion of Chinese automakers in Central and South America.
