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Singapore official says climate action sees most uncertainty in a decade

Thu, 07/10/2025 - 6:06am
“Geopolitical shifts and heightened trade and economic uncertainty present significant challenges,” said Singapore’s deputy prime minister.

Trump has long politicized disasters. Now he’s on the other side.

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:23am
Democrats have seized on the administration's cuts to the National Weather Service in the wake of the Texas floods.

Texas starved fund meant to reduce flood risk

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:23am
The state has identified more than $50 billion in flood control needs. But lawmakers have devoted just $1.4 billion to address them.

Trump’s FEMA council meets Wednesday as agency helps Texas

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:21am
The president created the FEMA Review Council to recommend overhauling the agency. The meeting collides with FEMA's response to deadly flooding.

Researchers who question mainstream climate science join DOE

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:21am
The Department of Energy brings aboard three scientists known for challenging mainstream climate research.

US carbon removal seen backsliding under Trump — report

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:20am
The president's agenda threatens to shift technological innovation to other countries.

3 missing as flash flooding hits New Mexico mountain village

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:19am
Emergency crews carried out at least 85 swift water rescues in the Ruidoso area, including of people who were trapped in their homes and cars, said an emergency official.

Climate change tripled recent heat deaths in Europe, scientists say

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:19am
Global warming caused an additional 1,500 deaths in 12 cities during last week’s heat wave, an analysis found.

Monsoon flooding sweeps away 20 people, destroys Nepal-China link

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:18am
The flooding on the Bhotekoshi River destroyed the Friendship Bridge at Rasuwagadi, which is 75 miles north of the capital, Kathmandu.

Storms, fires hit Balkan countries following extreme heat

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:18am
Rain was welcome in Serbia, where firefighters battled more than 600 wildfires Monday.

Far-right climate delayers to lead Parliament talks on EU’s 2040 target

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:17am
The Patriots for Europe group will be in charge of delicate negotiations on the next emissions-cutting milestone.

Global finance watchdog confronts climate discord after officials clash

Wed, 07/09/2025 - 6:16am
The rift has prompted the Financial Stability Board to amend a report that details the progress it’s made in delivering on climate-related objectives.

Flood predictions could worsen when Trump’s cuts take hold

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:14am
Forecasts and warnings largely worked during the Texas catastrophe. Those systems are expected to degrade as President Donald Trump’s agenda takes hold.

Chicago teachers won climate action in their contract. But funding issues loom.

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:13am
The school system must contend with a $700 million budget deficit and the likelihood of less money from the federal government.

Trump orders crackdown on ‘green’ subsidies

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:11am
An executive order tells the Treasury Department to enforce language in the GOP megabill that phases out Biden-era tax credits for wind and solar projects.

Climate activists say Alito boosted their lawsuit against EPA

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:11am
Two Supreme Court decisions support the argument by youth challengers that they can sue the Trump administration over climate change, a new brief said.

Dems demand investigations into deadly Texas floods

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:09am
Top lawmakers in the House and Senate are asking whether staffing cuts played a role.

California AG beats his own lawyers in suit related to climate case

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:08am
A judge sided with Rob Bonta over his decision to pay high-priced private lawyers to oversee the state's case against oil giants.

California Democrats retreat on climate

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:07am
A changing political climate has the party recalibrating on climate policies.

Floods like the one that hit Texas are US's top storm-related killer

Tue, 07/08/2025 - 6:06am
Waters rise so quickly that people are caught off guard, according to the National Weather Service. Many people run into trouble while traveling.

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