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A Straightforward Climate Fix Hits Another Setback
Cutting down emissions of planet-warming methane from oil and gas production was supposed to be relatively simple. It hasn’t worked that way.The New York Times - 1d -
Ukraine weathers new geopolitical climate
‘International law doesn't work but international engineering does’Financial Times - Feb. 27 -
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’
US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
How animals can help fight climate change
It's widely known that humans' use of fossil fuels has contributed to the increase of planet-warming greenhouse gases. But animals might hold a key in combating climate change. Researchers on ...CBS News - Feb. 22 -
Can UK banks stay the course on their climate pledges?
Lenders warn that slow government action may force a rethinkFinancial Times - Feb. 24 -
Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen The bank accounts of nonprofits administering a $20 ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
The World Bank Pivoted to Climate. That Now May Be a Problem.
The Trump administration’s deep cuts to clean-energy programs are raising concerns about U.S. commitments to the lender.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
BP shareholders want it to make money, not climate policy
The oil and gas producer faces criticism for its shift away from green energy, but many support it.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Europe Relaxes Rules on Company Climate Reports
Officials are seeking to boost competitiveness and reduce the regulatory burden on businesses during what a European commissioner called a “perilous” time.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Poll: 70 Percent of Americans Believe In Climate Change
A new AP poll shows that Americans are catching on.Inc. - 5d -
How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy
President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.The New York Times - 3d -
USAID Climate Programs Fighting Extremism and Unrest Are Closing Down
Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.The New York Times - Feb. 18 -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
‘To say there’s no future is counterproductive’: metal megastars Architects on grief, climate and hope for humanity
Consumed by anger and still mourning a brother and bandmate, the British quartet have written their masterpiece. They explain how they’re fighting self-loathing and trying to age responsibly. In a ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Climate change is coming for coastlines, from ancient cities to modern California: Study
Climate change-induced seawater intrusions are hastening the collapse of buildings in the ancient Egyptian port city of Alexandria — posing threats similar to those challenging coastal California, ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Top Justice Department prosecutor resigns over climate spending probe
A top prosecutor with the Department of Justice resigned after refusing to take part in a probe of Biden-era climate spending. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter reports.CBS News - Feb. 21 -
Farmers Sue Over Deletion of Climate Data From Government Websites
The data, which disappeared from Agriculture Department sites in recent weeks, was useful to farmers for business planning, the lawsuit said.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen amid Trump administration scrutiny
The bank accounts of nonprofits administering a $20 billion climate program have been frozen as the program faces significant scrutiny from the Trump administration. One grant recipient has ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Farmers, green groups sue USDA over 'unlawful purge' of climate data
Farmers and green groups sued the U.S. Department of Agriculture on Monday for an “unlawful purge” of climate data from its website. “This lawsuit challenges the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
‘Human activity on a massive scale’: a photo exhibition tackles the climate crisis
Photographs from across the globe capture the impact of people on the climate – and of the climate on people. The word anthropocene has been proposed to denote an ongoing epoch in which human ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
‘The forests are going up in flames – so is the rule of law’: Argentina’s climate of fear
Wildfires are devastating Patagonia. In response, Argentinian authorities are removing environmental protections and raiding Indigenous communities. Soraya Maicoñio lives in Mallín Ahogado, a rural ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
US climate research agency braces for ‘efficiency’ cuts: ‘They will gut the work’
Workers at National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration fear crackdown will have global fallout. The Trump administration has set its sights on the National Oceanic and Atmospheric ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Heat pumps and EVs – how to fight climate change from home
The government has been told that the public will need to change how we drive and heat our homes.BBC News - Feb. 26 -
Trump’s Plan to Repeal Climate Policy Could Upend Shift to Electric Cars
The administration is setting the stage for Congress to repeal a longstanding waiver that allows California to set its own pollution standards. State officials say the effort is illegal.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
Drax climate protester says judge ‘bullied’ jury to find her guilty
Jurors had difficulty reaching a verdict in case of Diana Warner, who obstructed train in protest over power plant. A retired doctor has been found guilty of obstructing the railway during a ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
Sussex to launch UK’s first climate justice undergraduate degree
University announces new BA, after survey found most 14- to 18-year-olds want more rigorous climate change education. The University of Sussex will introduce what it says is the UK’s first ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Why is America still building houses in climate danger zones?
Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing shortageFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
Meet Chonkus: the CO2-chomping alga that could help tackle the climate crisis
Synechococcus elongatusis soaks up carbon dioxide for its photosynthesis and stores more than other strains. Chonkus may sound like a champion Sumo wrestler but it is the nickname for a ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Museums defend BP sponsorship after firm abandons climate targets
British Museum and Science Museum said BP’s decision to grow fossil fuel investment would not alter relationship. Business live – latest updates Two of Britain’s best-loved museums have been ...The Guardian - 6d -
EU to keep climate goals but loosen rules for companies, says green chief
Bloc has to balance protection of the planet and economic growth, Teresa Ribera arguesFinancial Times - 6d -
‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa
Employees informed by email that their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move a worker called ‘wrong all around’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free ...The Guardian - 6d -
Climate scientists sound alarm as US experts miss key UN meetings
Absence of leading authors comes as staff cuts are made to federal agenciesFinancial Times - 6d -
Plant diverse tree species to spread risk in climate crisis, study says
Uncertainty over climate and economy means ‘investment portfolio’ approach needed, researchers say. An “investment portfolio approach” needs to be applied to large-scale tree planting across the ...The Guardian - 2d -
Fired climate scientist: NOAA workforce reductions won't make anyone safer
Tom Di Liberto, a former public affairs specialist and climate scientist at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), said in a Monday interview that the drastic cuts to the ...The Hill - 2d -
150 Years of Change: How Old Photos, Recaptured, Reveal a Shifting Climate
In the heart of Utah’s Uinta Mountains, a team of scientists is re-creating historical pictures to study how much, and how quickly, ecosystems are changing.The New York Times - 1d -
EPA nominee says US should adapt to, not mitigate, climate change
President Trump’s pick to lead the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) office in charge of climate change and air pollution said Wednesday that the U.S. should “adapt to” rather than try to ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump pick says US needs to 'adapt' to climate change
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pick says US needs to 'adapt' to climate change President Trump’s pick to lead the ...The Hill - 16h -
Climate change shrinking glaciers faster than ever; 7 trillion tons lost since 2000
A new and massive study finds that climate change is melting the world’s mountain glaciers faster than everABC News - Feb. 20 -
Elimination of federal climate tools, some used to inquire in to Musk’s firms, sparks alarm
Environment justice advocates say tools to study pollution in vulnerable communities by companies, including xAI and SpaceX, have disappeared. As Donald Trump’s administration continues its purge ...The Guardian - Feb. 24 -
US officials have been absent from global climate forums during Trump 2.0
Exclusive: The ‘deeply troubling’ move comes amid concerns US ignoring international climate ramifications. US officials have missed recent international climate forums sparking concerns about a ...The Guardian - Feb. 25