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- Trump administration redirects clean energy funds in defiance of CongressThe U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is cutting funding for wind, solar, and electric vehicles despite a signed federal budget that preserved those levels, prompting accusations of unlawful spending violations.Zack Colman reports for POLITICO.In short:The DOE released a spending plan showing steep cuts to renewable energy programs for fiscal year 2025, even though Congress passed […]
- Burning fossil fuels linked to 1,500 deaths in Europe’s latest heat waveA new analysis directly attributes about 1,500 deaths in 12 European cities last week to the intensifying effects of climate change caused by fossil fuel emissions.Seth Borenstein reports for The Associated Press.In short:Scientists from Imperial College London and the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine used rapid attribution methods to link 65% of the […]
- Far-right group takes lead in EU climate talks, raising doubts over 2040 emissions goalThe far-right Patriots for Europe bloc will lead the European Parliament’s negotiations on the EU’s proposed 2040 climate target, placing a group hostile to existing climate policies at the center of the talks.Kate Abnett reports for Reuters.In short:The Patriots for Europe group, which includes parties led by Marine Le Pen and Viktor Orban, has secured […]
- Solar is no longer alternative energy—it's the new defaultAround the globe, solar power is scaling up at a breakneck pace, reshaping energy systems, economies, and even geopolitics.Bill McKibben reports for The New Yorker.In short:Solar and wind are now the fastest-growing energy sources in history, with global solar capacity doubling in just two years and new projects supplying most of the world’s electricity demand.China, […]
- Shanxi province faces difficult path away from coal as China pushes clean energyChina’s top coal-producing region, Shanxi, is struggling to pivot from its fossil-fueled past to a cleaner economic future, as the country races to meet ambitious carbon targets by 2060.Amy Hawkins reports for The Guardian.In short:Shanxi mined over 1.2 billion tons of coal in 2024, more than India, and remains heavily dependent on coal for jobs […]
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- States, enviro groups fight Trump plan to keep dirty power plants goingIn late spring, the Department of Energy ordered two aging and costly fossil-fueled power plants that were on the verge of shutting down to stay open. The agency claimed that the moves were necessary to prevent the power grid from collapsing — and that it has the power to force the plants to stay open […]
- What’s the best time to buy an EV? Right now.Canary Media’s " Electrified Life ” column shares real-world tales, tips, and insights to demystify what individuals can do to shift their homes and lives to clean electric power. Have you been thinking about getting an electric vehicle? It may be time to put your foot on the accelerator. On July 4, President…
- Wind and solar developers face a year of hard calls with new GOP lawThe megabill passed by Republicans in Congress and signed into law by President Donald Trump last week creates many challenges for clean energy — enough to choke off lots of new solar and wind power projects , and cast uncertainty over everything from battery storage deployments to EV factories. The only saving…
- Geothermal survives in 'big, beautiful' budget bill — but hurdles remainGeothermal energy was spared in President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax and spending law , which made deep cuts to incentives for other forms of clean energy. But developers of the resurgent energy source may still face difficulties ahead due to complex stipulations folded into the new law, among other Trump…
- Tax credit cuts in Trump’s megabill imperil two fully approved wind farmsOn June 30, after an exhausting round of late-night negotiations, Delaware state legislators passed a bill to effectively green-light the Southeast’s second offshore wind farm. Within days, lawmakers in Washington passed legislation that may doom its future. MarWin, the first phase of a 114-turbine project off the…
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- Challenges in Replacing FEMAFrom AP News: Texas flooding, and politics around it, underscore the challenges Trump faces in replacing FEMA “Just weeks ago, President Donald Trump said he wanted to begin “phasing out” the Federal Emergency Management Agency after this hurricane season to … Continue reading →
- FEMA Administrator Is a No Show After TX FloodingFrom E&ENews: FEMA Leader is a No Show After Deadly TX Flooding. “David Richardson hasn’t made public appearances, statements or social media postings since last week’s flood. Former FEMA officials say that’s concerning” “David Richardson hasn’t made public appearances, statements or … Continue reading →
- DHS Secretary Slowed FEMA’s Response to TX FloodFrom CNN: FEMA’s response to Texas flood slowed by Noem’s cost controls. “As monstrous floodwaters surged across central Texas late last week, officials at the Federal Emergency Management Agency leapt into action, preparing to deploy critical search and rescue teams … Continue reading →
- NYTimes on TX Disaster – July 9From the NYTimes: (1) In Flooded Texas, Questions About FEMA’s Role and Fate (2)As the Texas Floodwaters Rose, One Indispensable Voice Was Silent Disaster preparedness is among the trickiest public services. Natural disasters happen regularly and everywhere, but they don’t … Continue reading →
- More About TexasFrom NBCNews: How a confluence of extreme weather, geography and timing created Texas’ flood disaster “Texas leads the country in flood deaths. Steep hills, shallow soils and a fault zone have made Hill Country, also called “flash flood alley,” one … Continue reading →