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California debates how to spend $4B from its carbon market
Should the state improve air quality and preserve land? Or should it pay for projects that will protect utility customers from rate hikes?
3 questions answered about NEPA under Trump
The president's withdrawal of the White House's power to write National Environmental Policy Act rules has created uncertainty for project developers.
EPA air nominee focuses on climate adaptation, not regulation
Aaron Szabo's carefully worded message for senators was clear: Climate change is real, but his job would not be fighting it.
Senate Democrats press NIH pick over cuts to health, climate
Jay Bhattacharya said at his confirmation hearing that President Donald Trump's executive orders don't target health initiatives for minorities.
How Keir Starmer’s aid cuts threaten Britain’s climate mission
The Labour government has promised to lead the world on climate change, but its renewed focus on defense has thrown those plans into uncertainty.
Australian residents prepare for first cyclone in 51 years to hit near Brisbane
The city's lord mayor said modeling showed that up to 20,000 homes in his city of more than 3 million people could experience some level of flooding.
Vietnam reefs face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
Only 1 percent of Vietnam's coral reefs are still healthy, and in those cases it's because of their remoteness, according to the World Resources Institute.
Wright will talk about powering Africa after Trump cut programs that did that
Energy Secretary Chris Wright’s keynote speech on energy poverty will come on the heels of the gutting of Power Africa’s USAID programs.
Mass v. EPA attorney sees path to save endangerment finding
The demise of the Chevron doctrine could weaken the Trump administration's effort to undo the scientific underpinning for climate rules.
Trump trumpets energy agenda, teases minerals plan
The president also pushed an Alaska natural gas pipeline and export project.
Zeldin pressured to release $7B in Biden-era climate grants
A coalition of nonprofits urged the EPA chief Tuesday to lift a freeze on money it got in August from a fund to cut greenhouse gas emissions.
Fired FEMA official sues for unlawful termination
Chief Financial Officer Mary Comans was let go after approving payments for migrant housing.
House Republicans urge overhaul, not destruction, of FEMA
A hearing Tuesday sidestepped President Donald Trump's suggestions to abolish the federal disaster agency and suggested improvements.
European Commission agrees to water down auto emission targets
The executive body will put forward an amendment that calculates the target over three years, making it easier to reach.
Mushers begin Iditarod race after lack of snow forces changes
Warm temperatures in the Anchorage area also caused headaches for race organizers Saturday during the ceremonial start of the Alaska race.
Indigenous migrants in Colombia battle worsening droughts, floods
Many Wayuu families are forced to migrate in search of essential resources, putting even more pressure on already overcrowded urban areas.
Low energy prices sting Aramco profits, squeeze Saudi development plans
It comes as OPEC+ met Monday and agreed to proceed with an increase in oil production starting in April, which is likely to push down oil prices further.
USAID slashes over 5,500 contracts, including scores of climate projects
A document obtained by POLITICO's E&E News lists terminated contracts, including those that support enhanced energy security in Ukraine and reducing deforestation.
Trump is blocking ‘essential’ disaster aid to states
Court documents indicate the administration has begun a campaign to block states from receiving funds for projects that would reduce climate-related damage.
California halts energy rebate program amid Trump freeze
The move marks growing concern among states over being frozen out of federal funding for energy efficiency programs.