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New Jersey mulling changes to coastal flood rule

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:12am
The state Department of Environmental Protection's potential amendments come amid pressure from coastal mayors and industry groups.

Top of Eiffel Tower closes due to extreme heat

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:11am
The Paris landmark’s highest level shuts as France swelters.

Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:10am
It hasn’t snowed in Nepal’s Upper Mustang for nearly three years, a dire blow for those living and farming in high-altitude villages.

French government pours cold water on Le Pen’s air conditioning push

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:10am
Marine Le Pen accused the government of forcing ordinary people to suffer the heat.

Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice

Wed, 07/02/2025 - 6:09am
As a heat wave hits much of Europe, including the Vatican, the continental bishops conferences of the Global South penned a first-ever joint ecological appeal.

5 things to know about Trump’s attacks on the Montreal Protocol

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:48am
The binding climate treaty has been a success, earning the support of businesses and Republicans. It could be in peril under President Donald Trump.

California is about to roll back a landmark environmental law

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:48am
Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers are chipping away at the California Environmental Quality Act in the name of building more housing.

Website for top US climate reports goes dark

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:47am
The White House didn't respond to questions about the National Climate Assessments. Their disappearance is in line with the administration's past actions.

Megabill renewables debate mirrors state battles

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:46am
Fear of higher energy prices in Texas, Oklahoma and other Republican-led states thwarted legislative efforts to impose fees on wind and solar power.

Layoffs loom after Oregon gas tax hike dies

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:45am
Gov. Tina Kotek, a Democrat, said up to 700 state workers could be fired because lawmakers failed to increase the cost of gasoline by 3 cents.

Trump admin extends access to critical DOD weather forecasting dataset

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:45am
The new deadline to stop the data products will be July 31.

No room at the inn: COP30 logistics chaos overshadows climate talks

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:44am
Brazil struggles to reassure countries that hotels will be available and affordable at November’s pivotal climate conference in Belém.

Tick tock goes Denmark’s climate clock

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:43am
The Danish presidency has less than three months to reach a deal on the EU’s next emissions-cutting targets.

Japan climate satellite reaches orbit on H-2A rocket’s last flight

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:43am
Within a year, GOSAT-GW will start distributing data with much higher resolution to users around the world, including NOAA.

Brazil, Musk’s Starlink cut deal to curb its use by criminals in Amazon

Tue, 07/01/2025 - 6:42am
Starlink has been adopted by criminal organizations to coordinate logistics, make payments and receive alerts about police raids.

Employers to OSHA: Don’t kill the heat rule. Weaken it.

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 6:10am
Business interests have shifted strategies now that President Donald Trump is back in office.

Oregon abandons wildfire risk maps

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 6:07am
The state tried to link building codes to hazardous areas, provoking a yearslong backlash from rural communities.

Trump plan to cut disaster aid could harm local economic growth

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 6:06am
S&P Global Ratings says shifting disaster costs to state and local governments would weaken them fiscally and raise borrowing costs.

What to know about California’s new low-carbon fuel standard

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 6:06am
The state is speeding up its timeline to cut the carbon intensity of fuels, which could increase gasoline prices by between 6 and 15 cents per gallon.

EV fees are out of the budget bill — but they’ll be back

Mon, 06/30/2025 - 6:05am
Congressional leaders are focused on raising new revenue to shore up the Highway Trust Fund.

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