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New Jersey mulling changes to coastal flood rule
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
The Paris landmark’s highest level shuts as France swelters.
Ancient Himalayan village relocates as climate shifts reshape daily life
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
Marine Le Pen accused the government of forcing ordinary people to suffer the heat.
Catholic bishops from Asia, Africa, Latin America demand climate justice
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
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
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
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
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
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
The new deadline to stop the data products will be July 31.
No room at the inn: COP30 logistics chaos overshadows climate talks
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
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
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
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.
Business interests have shifted strategies now that President Donald Trump is back in office.
Oregon abandons wildfire risk maps
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
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
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
Congressional leaders are focused on raising new revenue to shore up the Highway Trust Fund.