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benzinga.comfinance1 day ago
AustralianSuper Becomes Largest Shareholder in Whitehaven Coal
Australia's largest superannuation fund now holds the biggest stake in coal miner Whitehaven Coal. The $388 billion fund reversed its 2020 decision to exit the company under a net-zero emissions policy.
Euronewsworld3 days ago
U.S. lawmakers urge European Commission to keep methane rules
Five U.S. lawmakers sent a letter on 1 July urging the European Commission to maintain its methane emissions rules. The letter cites investor concerns and energy security benefits.
thenarwhal.capolitics6 days ago
Carney Ends Carbon Price and Oil-Cap, Expands LNG Exports but Issues No New Climate Plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a video Tuesday stating the prior climate plan was unsustainable and too costly. The government has ended the consumer carbon price and oil and gas pollution cap while advancing new pipelines and LNG sales.
en.antaranews.comscience7 days ago
Climate Groups Shift Focus to Opposing Data Center Construction
Local campaigns against new data centers have drawn participation from climate organizations after the Green New Deal Network ended operations. Activists cite electricity demand, water use, and ratepayer costs as primary concerns.
bangkokpost.comai13 days ago
UN official urges AI companies to disclose environmental impact
The call came during a London climate conference as Europe experiences a heatwave. The statement focused on energy demands of AI systems.
The Independenttechnology13 days agoUpdated
40 Mayors Sign Pact Setting Standards for Urban Data Centers
Forty mayors from cities across six continents endorsed a C40 Cities agreement Tuesday that sets environmental and community standards for new urban data centers. The pact requires use of renewable power, reduced water consumption, and local job creation.
theconversation.comscience14 days ago
Ten Australians file UN complaint over government fossil fuel policy
Ten people affected by floods, bushfires, heatwaves and algal blooms have lodged a complaint with the UN human rights committee. The filing alleges that continued government support for coal and gas exports violates their rights under an international covenant.
The Guardianscience16 days ago
Electrification target proposed ahead of Cop31 climate summit
Preparatory talks in Bonn advanced a proposal to raise electricity's share of final energy to 35 percent by 2035. Negotiators also clashed over references to climate science and the 1.5C temperature limit.
nationalobserver.compolitics20 days ago
Youth and environmental groups sue federal government over climate policy changes
Three young people and two environmental groups filed a Federal Court application Monday seeking an order that the government produce a plan meeting Canada's 2030 emissions targets. The suit alleges recent policy changes violate the Canadian Net-Zero Emissions Accountability Act.
680news.comscience26 days ago
Russian Court to Hear Terrorism Charges Against Two Women Tied to Banned Indigenous Group
Daria Egereva and Natalia Leongardt face up to 20 years in prison after six months in detention. Ten U.N. officials have called for their release.
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Pop-up Exhibit on National Mall Displays Extreme Weather Artifacts
A shipping-container exhibit called the Museum of Unnatural Disasters opened at Constitution Gardens. It shows household items damaged by recent storms and fires. Roundtable sessions with lawmakers and survivors discussed heat, drought, and wildfire risks.
Le Mondepolitics35 days ago
Canadian MP resigns from Liberal Party over climate policy
A member of Parliament announced on May 27 that he will leave politics by mid-summer after criticizing government decisions on energy projects. The resignation follows his earlier departure from the cabinet in November 2025.
The Independentpolitics38 days ago
SEC Proposes Repeal of Corporate Climate Disclosure Rule
The Securities and Exchange Commission moved Friday to rescind a 2024 rule requiring some public companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks. The proposal follows legal challenges and aligns with broader deregulation efforts.
propublica.orgscience38 days ago
EPA Extends Timeline for Phasing Out High-GWP Refrigerants
President Trump and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced two regulatory changes affecting hydrofluorocarbon rules under the 2020 AIM Act. Industry groups said the changes will raise equipment and refrigerant costs. An EPA assessment projected an additional 68 million metric ton…
politics40 days ago
Sunrise Movement Endorses Saikat Chakrabarti in California Primary
The youth climate group announced its support for the former congressional aide in the race to succeed Nancy Pelosi. Chakrabarti faces two other Democratic candidates in the June primary for California's 11th District.
manilatimes.netfinance40 days ago
Sustainability Summit to Host Global Decarbonisation Panel in London on 25 June
Sustainability LIVE: The Leadership Summit will include a panel on Global Decarbonisation Strategies during London Climate Action Week. The session is scheduled for 25 June 2026 at CodeNode London.
winnipegfreepress.compolitics40 days ago
Former Canadian Environment Minister to Resign Seat in Carney Caucus
A former Canadian environment minister announced plans to resign from Prime Minister Mark Carney’s caucus after the government adjusted its climate policy. The decision follows the policy change announced by the government.
The Hillscience40 days ago
Democratic Socialism Term Gains Visibility After 2015 Speech
A 2015 address outlined policy positions including expanded federal programs and voting access. The speech preceded later primary contests and subsequent state and local candidacies. Current federal spending and debt figures are cited in relation to those proposals.
Fox Newspolitics42 days ago
Gas Prices Rise as Conflict Affects Oil Shipments Through Strait of Hormuz
Gasoline prices increased following developments in the Iran conflict. Officials stated the price spike would be temporary. The average price per gallon in the United States remained lower than in France and the United Kingdom.
washingtonpost.comscience43 days ago
Rafe Pomerance, Environmental Lobbyist Focused on Climate, Dies at 79
Rafe Pomerance died Thursday in Washington at age 79. He worked as a lobbyist for Friends of the Earth and helped bring attention to climate change in the late 1970s and 1980s.
New York Postpolitics44 days ago
Readers Submit Letters on Term Limits, Climate and Foreign Policy
New York Post readers wrote letters addressing term limits for members of Congress, climate change policy and U.S. actions toward Iran. The letters also discussed migration between states and casting decisions in upcoming films.
abcnews.go.comworld45 days ago
United Nations General Assembly Passes Climate Reparations Resolution
The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution stating that nations failing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions owe reparations to countries affected by climate change. The United States, Israel, Iran and five other nations voted against the measure.
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michaelwest.com.aupolitics46 days ago
One Nation Party Rejects Climate Science Evidence in Australia
One Nation maintains its position that Australia is not warming and that extreme weather has not increased. The party cites older temperature records and questions the cost of renewable energy policies.
thehindu.comworld46 days ago
Brazil Health Official Calls for Climate Integration in Health Policy
Brazil's Secretary of Health and Environmental Surveillance stated that health should be part of the climate agenda and the climate agenda should be part of health. The official also called for activists to collaborate on the issue in a manner similar to their role during the AID…
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nationalobserver.comscience47 days ago
Climate Scientists Urge Ireland to Reject New Methane Accounting Method
Forty-two climate scientists have issued a statement opposing a proposal that would let Ireland use a different method to measure methane emissions from livestock. The scientists say the approach would allow continued high emissions rather than requiring reductions.
calgaryherald.comscience47 days ago
Canada and Alberta Agree on Oil Sands Deal Removing Emissions Cap
Prime Minister Mark Carney reached an agreement with Alberta to remove a proposed hard cap on carbon emissions from the oil sector. The deal also includes plans to expand the power grid using natural gas and expedite permitting for a new Pacific Coast pipeline.
dcvelocity.compolitics48 days ago
California Air Resources Board to Consider Free Carbon Permits for Refineries
State regulators will vote May 28 on issuing up to $4 billion in free carbon emission permits, half reserved for oil companies. The proposal responds to gasoline prices averaging $6 per gallon and two recent refinery closures.
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Denmark Approves First Large-Scale Cement Carbon Capture Project
Denmark has approved a carbon capture and storage project at Aalborg Portland cement plant. The facility will capture 1.25 million tonnes of CO2 annually. The project marks the first industrial-scale CCS installation in Europe's cement sector.
New York Postscience50 days ago
U.N. Climate Panel Phases Out Highest Emissions Scenario
Climate scientists have moved away from the most extreme emissions pathway previously used in U.N.-backed modeling. President Trump criticized Democratic climate policies following the change.
theepochtimes.compolitics53 days ago
Opposition Leader Promises Tax Bracket Indexing, Migration Cuts and End to EV Incentives
Angus Taylor delivered his first budget reply speech as Liberal leader. The Coalition pledged to index income tax brackets at a cost of $22.5 billion over four years from 2028-29, reduce overseas migration below 200,000 and tie intake to housing construction. Taylor also announce…
citizen.co.zaworld55 days ago
Guterres Tells Africa Forward Summit: Continent Must Have Greater Voice in Global Institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the summit co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi on 12 May 2026. He credited Africa with driving reforms to global financial institutions and securing key international agreements…
washingtonpost.comworld55 days ago
North Carolina Republican Rep. Responds to Fourth Grader's Essay Urging Electric Vehicle Tax Rebate
A fourth grader mailed a school assignment advocating for a $5,000 federal tax rebate on new electric vehicle purchases to a Republican representative from North Carolina. The representative replied by agreeing on the value of innovation in the auto industry while arguing against…
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usatoday.comscience56 days ago
Study Finds 80% of Major Cities Show Economic Growth Outpacing NO₂ Emissions Declines, 2019–2024
An assessment of 2,475 of the world’s biggest cities found that in 80 percent of them, economic growth no longer depends on rising fossil-fuel-related emissions. The study, published in Nature Cities, used satellite measurements of NO₂ from 2019 to 2024. Researchers said the find…
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Le Mondeworld57 days ago
Falling Used EV Prices and Rising Fuel Costs Make Low-Carbon Options More Attractive for French Middle-Class Households
A report released on May 7 by the Institute for Climate Economics found that higher fossil fuel prices and lower costs for used electric vehicles have improved the economics of low-carbon solutions in housing and transport. The analysis examined two typical French families with c…
theyeshivaworld.comworld59 days ago
Europe Aviation Emissions Rise 2% Above 2019 Levels as Passenger Numbers Recover
Emissions from flying in Europe surpassed 2019 levels last year, with the sector emitting 195Mt of CO₂. Ryanair's carbon footprint rose 50% to 16.6 megatonnes while carrying just over 200 million passengers. The Guardian reported the data, which shows industry growth outpacing ef…
The Guardianpolitics60 days ago
Péter Magyar’s Tisza Party Secures Supermajority in Hungarian Parliamentary Election
Péter Magyar’s opposition Tisza party secured a supermajority in the April 2026 parliamentary election, bringing an end to Viktor Orbán’s 16 years in power. A post-election poll published on Thursday shows strong support among Tisza voters for ambitious climate policy and LGBTQ+…
citizen.co.zascience61 days ago
More Than 50 Countries Launch Coalition on Transitioning Away From Fossil Fuels
Officials from more than 50 countries met in Santa Marta, Colombia, last week for the First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels. The meeting was co-chaired by the governments of Colombia and the Netherlands. Organizers said the gathering is intended to complement r…
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New York Postscience61 days ago
Republican House Members Urge Review of National Academies Funding
Several Republican House lawmakers sent a letter on Tuesday urging the Trump administration to examine federal funding for the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. The lawmakers cited concerns over a climate change chapter in the organization's Reference Man…
Nbc Newsfinance70 days ago
US-Iran Talks Stall Over Strait of Hormuz, Global Energy Prices Rise
Peace negotiations between the US and Iran remain deadlocked amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, driving up global energy prices. Gold prices held steady near $4,700 an ounce while traders monitored the uncertainty. Separate developments included Xbox Game Pass chan…
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Australian Advisory Body Proposes Heat-Safe Rentals and Workplace Rules
A state climate policy advisory body in New South Wales has proposed measures for heat-safe rentals and enhanced workplace safety for outdoor workers during high temperatures. Separately, officials informed members of parliament that a gas export tax could lead to lower power cos…