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US faces more extreme weather, but attitudes and actions aren’t keeping up
People and governments are generally living in the past and haven’t embraced that extreme weather is now the norm, to say nothing about preparing for a nastier future.
BYD, other EV battery makers face more pressure to cut emissions
Many leading suppliers have battery production hubs in China and Poland, where power systems remain heavily reliant on polluting fossil fuels, said a Greenpeace report.
FEMA leader is a no-show after deadly Texas flooding
David Richardson hasn't made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week's flood. Former FEMA officials say that's concerning.
Lack of AC kills New Yorkers every year
The city Health Department found that a lack of air conditioning is "the most important risk factor" in heat deaths.
10 Northeast states agree to triple rate of emission cuts
The new terms of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is the third major change to the program since it began in 2009.
Heat waves endanger data centers
A new analysis warns that AI facilities could be forced to stop operating because of water shortages and blackouts.
California regulator eyes replacement for EV rules revoked by Trump
The Air Resources Board is mulling EV incentives and indirect source rules as it prepares to release policy recommendations in the coming weeks.
Pope Leo prays for world to recognize urgency of climate crisis
The Mass indicated a strong line of ecological continuity with Pope Francis, who made environmental protection a hallmark of his pontificate.
Center-right Parliament members block effort to blunt far-right control over climate law
A motion to fast-track the 2040 climate target through the European Parliament narrowly failed Wednesday.
Singapore official says climate action sees most uncertainty in a decade
“Geopolitical shifts and heightened trade and economic uncertainty present significant challenges,” said Singapore’s deputy prime minister.
Trump has long politicized disasters. Now he’s on the other side.
Democrats have seized on the administration's cuts to the National Weather Service in the wake of the Texas floods.
Texas starved fund meant to reduce flood risk
The state has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs. But lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them.
Trump’s FEMA council meets Wednesday as agency helps Texas
The president created the FEMA Review Council to recommend overhauling the agency. The meeting collides with FEMA's response to deadly flooding.
Researchers who question mainstream climate science join DOE
The Department of Energy brings aboard three scientists known for challenging mainstream climate research.
US carbon removal seen backsliding under Trump — report
The president's agenda threatens to shift technological innovation to other countries.
3 missing as flash flooding hits New Mexico mountain village
Emergency crews carried out at least 85 swift water rescues in the Ruidoso area, including of people who were trapped in their homes and cars, said an emergency official.
Climate change tripled recent heat deaths in Europe, scientists say
Global warming caused an additional 1,500 deaths in 12 cities during last week’s heat wave, an analysis found.
Monsoon flooding sweeps away 20 people, destroys Nepal-China link
The flooding on the Bhotekoshi River destroyed the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadi, which is 75 miles north of the capital, Kathmandu.
Storms, fires hit Balkan countries following extreme heat
Rain was welcome in Serbia, where firefighters battled more than 600 wildfires Monday.
Far-right climate delayers to lead Parliament talks on EU’s 2040 target
The Patriots for Europe group will be in charge of delicate negotiations on the next emissions-cutting milestone.