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Most Americans know little about data centers, poll finds

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:29am
The results suggest that public perceptions of the data center boom are still politically malleable.

New York codifies energy plan calling for continued fossil fuel investments

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:27am
A final energy plan approved by policymakers won’t meet the state's landmark 2019 climate law goals.

European Commission set to severely weaken 2035 combustion engine ban

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:27am
Under the latest deal, automakers could sell plug-in hybrids and range extenders after 2035.

Europe’s Alps could lose 97% of glaciers by century’s end, study says

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:26am
Stricter climate policies would save hundreds of glaciers in Europe’s Alps and tens of thousands worldwide, study finds.

Scientists aid coral fertilization in Dominican Republic

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:26am
Assisted fertilization is gaining momentum in the Caribbean to counter the drastic loss of corals due to climate change.

Central banks to issue new climate scenarios after controversy

Wed, 12/17/2025 - 6:25am
A study used by the Network for Greening the Financial System that projected severe economic fallout from climate change was retracted.

Defense bill directs GAO to probe tick conspiracy promoted by RFK Jr.

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:30am
The House-passed National Defense Authorization Act would spur an investigation of whether the U.S. military bio-engineered Lyme disease.

Homeowners drop flood insurance as FEMA rates rise

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:28am
Withdrawals are increasing as the government hikes its premiums to in part compensate for damage associated with climate change.

3 reasons Trump’s tanker seizure hasn’t spiked oil prices

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:28am
The price of crude has dropped since the president ordered the capture of a sanctioned tanker carrying 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil.

Wright says Congress has momentum for permitting overhaul

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:27am
The Energy secretary said supporting the use of more fossil fuels is “common sense" as he bashed renewables.

Emissions compliance costs soar as Washington seeks major cuts

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:27am
The price of Washington's pollution allowances hit a record high. The state might soften its ambitions deadlines for emissions reductions.

‘Climate Superfund Act’ emerges for last-minute lame-duck action in New Jersey Senate

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:24am
The bill would require certain fossil fuel companies to contribute to a state fund to compensate for their impact on climate change.

Trump admin sides with fossil fuel industry in Supreme Court case

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:23am
The administration is favoring oil giants in a fight over Louisiana's disappearing coastline.

Political battles swirl over the fate of Europe’s car industry

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:13am
Opponents of the EU’s 2035 combustion engine ban are proclaiming victory, but there’s a long way to go before the law is changed.

VW’s $3.5B gamble: Can it win back share in the competitive Chinese market?

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:11am
It is developing vehicles tailored to Chinese drivers — cars that will likely never be seen on EU roads.

Finnish refiner Neste says it won’t meet 2035 oil exit goal

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:11am
Reaching the climate targets and schedule “would have required significant investments that are currently not realistic,” the company said.

Torrential rains, flooding kill 37 in Moroccan city of Safi

Tue, 12/16/2025 - 6:10am
North Africa has been plagued by years of drought, hardening soils and making mountains, deserts and plains more susceptible to flooding.

Why EPA might purge climate skepticism from its endangerment repeal

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 6:20am
The DOE report by climate contrarians has caused legal problems for Administrator Lee Zeldin's attempts to roll back the scientific finding.

Trump OKs emergency declaration for Washington state floods

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 6:19am
The green light came months after Democratic Gov. Bob Ferguson chastised the president for denying the state's past disaster aid requests.

Carbon prices jump after Pennsylvania opts out of cap and trade

Mon, 12/15/2025 - 6:18am
Power plant operators in 10 Northeast states are paying more to comply with regional emissions standards after Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision.

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