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Trump DOJ to climate nonprofits: Hand over info and come to court
The Justice Department is demanding documents from nonprofits that were awarded the money through the Inflation Reduction Act.
Trump drops 3 agreements to get countries off coal
The Biden-era initiatives are meant to help major polluters like Indonesia increase renewable energy generation.
FEMA ends housing aid for many North Carolina hurricane survivors
The agency is making the same move its director assailed before taking office, with more than 1,200 households losing eligibility for Federal Emergency Management Agency-paid hotel rooms.
Judge gives FEMA one-week deadline on disaster aid
A ruling Thursday that blocks a Trump administration funding freeze cites “acute harm” from the loss of Federal Emergency Management Agency payments.
New Mexico legislators balk at 2050 emissions target
The reluctance from key Democrats comes as state lawmakers seek to spend more on climate-related projects.
‘Greenwashing’ lawsuit targets Florida sugar giant
Florida Crystals faces allegations that it misled consumers by falsely advertising its products as friendly to the climate and environment.
US anger grows over global reach of EU’s ‘hostile’ ESG rules
The European Commission proposed changes last week that would rein in the scope of two ESG laws. But companies with business in the EU would still comply.
New EU carbon market is set to spur higher prices for home heating
While consumers won’t have to pay the price directly, the costs will likely be passed on by fuel suppliers.
Startup pulls in $30M for New Mexico direct air capture project
The facility is expected to come online in the second half of 2025 with the capability of removing 1,000 tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Nations must prep to fight climate change without US, says UK envoy
Climate initiatives are also dealing with the slashing of aid and development budgets by rich European nations that are now diverting money to defense.
Wildfire-fighting nonprofits at risk as federal grants vanish
A northern Colorado group that works to reduce wildfires in two conservative counties wonders if the Trump administration will ever pay out federal awards.
California debates how to spend $4B from its carbon market
Should the state improve air quality and preserve land? Or should it pay for projects that will protect utility customers from rate hikes?
3 questions answered about NEPA under Trump
The president's withdrawal of the White House's power to write National Environmental Policy Act rules has created uncertainty for project developers.
EPA air nominee focuses on climate adaptation, not regulation
Aaron Szabo's carefully worded message for senators was clear: Climate change is real, but his job would not be fighting it.
Senate Democrats press NIH pick over cuts to health, climate
Jay Bhattacharya said at his confirmation hearing that President Donald Trump's executive orders don't target health initiatives for minorities.
How Keir Starmer’s aid cuts threaten Britain’s climate mission
The Labour government has promised to lead the world on climate change, but its renewed focus on defense has thrown those plans into uncertainty.
Australian residents prepare for first cyclone in 51 years to hit near Brisbane
The city's lord mayor said modeling showed that up to 20,000 homes in his city of more than 3 million people could experience some level of flooding.
Vietnam reefs face collapse. Can conservation efforts turn the tide?
Only 1 percent of Vietnam's coral reefs are still healthy, and in those cases it's because of their remoteness, according to the World Resources Institute.