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Fishing group urges Supreme Court to block Vineyard Wind
The petition claims the Biden administration violated federal requirements to shield areas used by fisheries from offshore wind development.
Climate activists target Musk, Trump with ‘Project 2026’
The advocacy group is recalibrating for the Trump 2.0 era.
Vermont takes top spot in climate transportation scorecard
The report from the Natural Resources Defense Council looked at how states balanced transportation needs with climate and equity efforts.
France warns of soaring insurance costs from climate change
An adaptation plan presented Monday is aimed at raising awareness and spurring preparation by local authorities, energy firms, farmers and other industries.
Officials say heavy rains in Argentina kill at least 16
Rescue teams were searching for the missing, who included two girls and two adults.
Flooding threatens Australia’s east coast in tropical storm's wake
Two hundred thousand homes and businesses were without power in the region Monday afternoon in the biggest blackout in Queensland's history.
Brazil will pitch forestry funding as climate fix at COP30
Brazil is setting out to counter deforestation and scale up climate finance ahead of hosting the U.N. climate talks.
Another climate nonprofit sues Citibank over frozen EPA funds
The lawsuit filed Monday claims that the bank is preventing the nonprofit from abiding by its contract with the federal government.
Trump’s next climate move: Show global warming benefits humanity
A new federal report downplaying or denying climate change could drive a reversal of climate rules and expansion of executive authority.
US quits loss and damage fund
It continues President Donald Trump's move to walk away from global climate agreements.
Climate coalition launches lawsuit against Trump freeze
The lawsuit represents the latest salvo in a battle with the Trump administration over the agency's Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund.
Court freezes order on Virginia’s RGGI exit
The state will remain out of the regional carbon-trading program, pending appeal of a finding that the state's withdrawal was illegal.
Shell was top global user of voluntary carbon credits in 2024
Analysis shows the oil giant sharply increased its use of carbon credits to offset its emissions as the voluntary market faced criticism.
10-state coalition hits its EV sales goal
Twelve years ago, the states agreed to collectively promote electric vehicles. Supporters say their success shows the power of state-level rules and incentives.
Upstate New York Democrats propose clean trucks delay
A proposal to delay rules aimed at boosting electric truck sales is the latest sign of Democratic lawmakers’ growing discomfort over implementing a landmark climate law.
Council of Europe: Switzerland not doing enough on climate decision
The council said Switzerland “had failed to comply with its duties” to combat climate change and meet emissions targets.
Right-wing lawmakers move to halt EU green funding program
A member of the European Parliament argued that “the program provides insufficient financial control and accountability" for nongovernmental organizations.
Analysis: US butterflies disappearing at ‘catastrophic’ rate
“Butterflies have been declining the last 20 years,” a study co-author said. “And we don't see any sign that that’s going to end.”
Trump DOJ to climate nonprofits: Hand over info and come to court
The Justice Department is demanding documents from nonprofits that were awarded the money through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Trump drops 3 agreements to get countries off coal
The Biden-era initiatives are meant to help major polluters like Indonesia increase renewable energy generation.