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Von der Leyen vs. Weber: The EU’s climate fight reaches its endgame
The two EU conservative heavyweights’ growing divisions are coming to a head over a crucial 2040 climate target.
Elon Musk faces a new threat in Canada
Prime Minister Mark Carney is under pressure from Washington to make an EV U-turn.
Breaking down the force of water in the Texas floods
A small amount of water — less than many might think — can sweep away people, cars and homes. Six inches is enough to knock people off their feet.
How hot can it get? Scientists struggle to find an answer.
The answer has grave implications for humanity as climate change makes heat more intense and frequent.
Megalaw complicates Trump’s plans to quickly ax renewable credits
Many planned solar and wind projects slated to go online by 2030 may still qualify for Biden-era credits under the new law.
Marjorie Taylor Greene pledges probe into geoengineering
The Georgia Republican said she spoke with EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin and will hold a hearing on weather-changing technology.
Texas Legislature to consider flood measures in special session
Lawmakers also will debate proposals related to abortion, hemp and redistricting when they convene July 21.
GOP attorneys general seek to intervene in climate case against Trump
They say the youth-led lawsuit — which targets three of the president's energy-related executive orders — would cost money and jobs.
California scales back plan to cool prisons
A budget deficit prompted state lawmakers to trim — but not eliminate — funding for a pilot program that will pay for air conditioning and insulation at three correctional facilities.
European Parliament rejects EU anti-deforestation black list
It’s yet another blow for the European Commission in its effort to get the anti-deforestation law up and running.
Climate change makes South Asia’s monsoons more erratic and intense
Monsoon season is now punctuated with intense flooding and dry spells, rather than sustained rain throughout.
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.