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Nepal vows to protect Himalayas during climbers gathering
The one-day conference, dubbed the Everest Summiteers Summit, involved discussions on how to protect climbers and the environment.
Tesla sales plummet in Europe as Musk backlash hardens
The car company also faces other factors including an aging model lineup and intensifying Chinese competition.
India debuts new weather model to help farming, flood control
One goal of the Bharat Forecast System is to better predict rainfall, which has long been a challenge in tropical climates.
Is climate change a threat? It depends, says Elon Musk’s AI chatbot.
The latest version of Grok is promoting fringe climate viewpoints in a way it hasn’t done before, observers say.
Clean energy industry enters ‘nightmare scenario’
The Republican megabill would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerates.
Lawmakers form Heat Caucus: ‘We've had too many deaths’
The House's first caucus to address extreme heat is being launched by a Democrat from the Southwest and a Republican from the Northeast.
Trump’s attacks on state climate laws could surface in court this week
Lawyers for Charleston, South Carolina, and the oil and gas industry will duel over the details of a climate case in a two-day hearing.
Energy companies fuel environmental conflicts in poor nations — study
Oil giants like Exxon are often connected to social disputes over land and other resources in developing countries.
Insect-based pet food, the latest byproduct of EU bureaucracy
Insect producers say EU rules are choking their industry and driving it into financial ruin — with the environment paying the price.
Firefighter helps helicopters get water faster during urban fires
The Heli-Hydrant is a relatively small, open tank that can be rapidly filled with water, preventing helicopters from flying to sometimes distant lakes or ponds.
Europe’s dry spring raises fears for wheat and barley harvests
If the dryness persists, it would be a second consecutive season of weather-related setbacks for farmers.
Peru court rules in favor of Kichwa territorial rights in the Amazon
The communities say the state denied their ancestral presence for decades, creating protected areas without consultation or consent.