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Singapore official says climate action sees most uncertainty in a decade
“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.
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
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
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
The Department of Energy brings aboard three scientists known for challenging mainstream climate research.
US carbon removal seen backsliding under Trump — report
The president's agenda threatens to shift technological innovation to other countries.
3 missing as flash flooding hits New Mexico mountain village
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
Waters rise so quickly that people are caught off guard, according to the National Weather Service. Many people run into trouble while traveling.