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Miami prepares to pick next mayor, with climate resilience on the line

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:15am
Both candidates have criticized a multimillion-dollar effort to protect the city from flooding.

Committee approves NASA, transportation nominees

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:15am
The Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee also approved President Donald Trump's Coast Guard pick.

UN calls for economic changes to reverse environmental damage

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:13am
Repurposing fossil fuel subsidies and pricing carbon pollution are among the steps called for in the major report.

‘Let It Beet.’ Paul McCartney joins EU ‘veggie burger’ fight.

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:12am
An EU proposal would prohibit the use of labels such as “veggie burger” or “vegan sausage” for plant-based and lab-grown dishes.

Wildfires destroy 40 homes, kill firefighter in Australia

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:11am
There were 52 wildfires burning across New South Wales on Monday, and nine remained out of control.

Climate change threatens Asia’s water and power systems, reports warn

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:11am
Asian nations will need $4 trillion for water and sanitation between 2025 and 2040 — about $250 billion a year, says one report.

As Louisiana loses land, tribes fight to protect their communities

Tue, 12/09/2025 - 6:10am
The Pointe-au-Chien Indian Tribe and other Indigenous people are fighting to adapt as the coastline retreats.

Old coal unit at giant Colorado plant evades closure

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:12am
State regulators approved a plan to keep the 50-year-old turbine operating through 2026 at Comanche Generating Station, a major climate polluter.

Mamdani won on affordability. Can he add climate to that pursuit?

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:11am
The incoming New York mayor didn't talk much about climate during his insurgent campaign. But the issue runs through his agenda.

DeSantis calls for restricting data centers

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:10am
The Florida Republican has emerged as one of few governors to criticize an industry that's investing billions in states, as local concern grows over rising electricity costs.

Weak hurricane season strengthens property insurers

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:09am
Premiums could drop in 2026, experts say, after years of increases caused by highly damaging storms and wildfires worldwide.

Tom Steyer’s climate pivot signals new playbook for Dems

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:08am
The billionaire environmental activist is leaning hard into economic populism.

Experts disagree with Trump that weaker CAFE rules mean cheaper cars

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:08am
The new standards would drop the industry fleetwide average for light-duty vehicles to roughly 34.5 mpg in the 2031 model year.

Greens’ dilemma: Salvage EU climate laws or break with von der Leyen's party

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:07am
As the party meets for its annual congress, many members see the European People's Party as their new main enemy.

India weighs power plan shift to expand coal capacity through 2047

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:06am
The proposal marks a major shift from current projections that see net additions peaking by 2035, said officials.

Texas residents, Camp Mystic staffer plead for help in 911 audio

Mon, 12/08/2025 - 6:05am
Emergency dispatchers in rural Kerr County fielded more than 400 calls during the six hours when floods began to overwhelm the region overnight on the July Fourth holiday.

How EPA grant cancellations are affecting 3 low-income communities

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 6:10am
Lost nationwide: $1.6 billion for building emergency shelters, treating drinking water and adapting to a changing climate.

New York becomes third state to require emissions reporting

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 6:08am
But Gov. Kathy Hochul is holding off on creating a statewide cap-and-trade market, drawing criticism and a lawsuit from advocates.

US companies routinely underestimate their emissions

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 6:07am
Researchers reviewed reports from S&P 500 companies and found businesses often downplay climate pollution and revise them later.

North Dakota judge invalidates state carbon storage law

Fri, 12/05/2025 - 6:07am
The decision is a victory for landowners who oppose carbon injection beneath their property.

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