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Green group sues EPA for more info on polluter passes
The Center for Biological Diversity says EPA has ignored a Freedom of Information Act request asking for names of companies that have sought exemptions to Clean Air Act regulations.
House bill would ‘finish the job’ of killing tailpipe regulations
A measure sponsored by three Texas Republicans would erase fuel emissions standards for motor vehicles.
Cruz sees Chinese influence in climate lawsuits
The senator used a hearing to propel his theory on China, environmental groups and climate litigation.
Appeals court nominee grilled on role in climate grant freeze
"I'm not anyone's henchman," Emil Bove told lawmakers during his confirmation hearing Wednesday.
Why a little greenwashing law set off a political explosion in Brussels
Months of chipping away at EU green rules has caused some lawmakers to finally blow their tops.
Declining climate funding spurs index of most vulnerable nations
The Climate Finance Vulnerability Index is designed to help funders direct grants and loans to countries that are most exposed to climate peril.
Switzerland’s ebbing glaciers showing holes reminiscent of Swiss cheese
The lack of "dynamic" regeneration is the most likely process behind the emergence and persistence of the holes, says a glaciologist.
Climate change’s emotional toll is broad-ranging, especially for young people
Activists, climate psychologists and others in the fight against climate change have a range of ways to build resilience and help manage emotions.
How Trump plans to use his limited budget authority to kill EPA grants
The administration has devised a novel strategy that could violate separation of powers. "Impressive, but it's also illegal," a legal critic says.
Democrats are taking aim at one of California’s signature climate policies
State lawmakers are targeting California's climate and pollution regulations in the name of gas prices.
Oregon Democrats flounder in fight to boost gas tax
Outbursts and rebellions have bedeviled Democrats' push to raise $14.5 billion for transportation projects.
Science agency staff brace for HQ takeover
Employees at the National Science Foundation say they’ve been blindsided by a plan for the Department of Housing and Urban Development to take over their offices.
Blue states launch latest legal challenge to Trump funding cuts
The lawsuit from 21 states and the District of Columbia asserts that the Trump administration’s rationale for freezing federal grants is illegal.
Top national courts hear more climate cases worldwide
Since 2015, nearly 300 climate-related cases have advanced to apex courts in nations around the globe, a new report finds.
US exports much of the world’s climate misinformation — report
New research calls out President Donald Trump specifically for this ability to spread falsehoods about global warming.
European Commission threatens to kill forest protection law
Threatening to kill green legislation is becoming a habit in Brussels.
World Bank grants South Africa $1.5B loan for infrastructure, green energy
Deteriorating rail systems, jammed ports and frequent blackouts have hindered vital industries like mining and auto manufacturing in South Africa.
Hundreds of companies have to hit ESG goals this year or pay up
Europcar Mobility Group, A2A and Legrand are among companies that will be judged against promises made to buyers of sustainability-linked bonds.
Hollywood stars press pension plan to sell fossil-fuel assets
The campaign is targeting trustees of the SAG-Producers Pension Plan, which has assets of about $5 billion, with at least $100 million invested in fossil fuels.
GOP budget would slash wind and solar subsidies
Tax credits for clean energy have previously enjoyed bipartisan support.