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- Trump mulls cutting billions in funds from list of clean energy projectsThe U.S. government is considering cancelling billions of dollars in funding for clean energy programs, including awards for auto manufacturing and carbon capture, according to a list of targeted projects seen by Reuters.
- Where are the climate Republicans?Republicans in Congress have gone from trying to develop conservative solutions to climate change to all but ignoring the issue.
- Natural disasters are a rising burden for the National GuardNew Pentagon data show climate impacts shaping reservists’ mission, in potential conflict with Trump’s drive to use them for law enforcement.
- What the Climate Change Act does – and does not – mean for the UKThe UK’s Climate Change Act is a landmark piece of legislation that guides the nation’s response to global warming and has proved highly influential around the world.
- US EPA drops planned delay in compliance with fenceline monitoring at coke plantsResidents will no longer have to wait two years to find out whether they are breathing benzene and other contaminants.
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- Solar is crushing gas power in California this yearCalifornia has labored for years to build enough clean energy to wean itself off fossil fuels. Now the effort is paying off in an undeniable way. President Donald Trump’s Department of Energy might tweet that solar plants are “essentially worthless when it is dark outside.” But in California, batteries are proving…
- Why did Newsom veto California’s virtual power plant bills?California Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed three bills that aimed to boost the use of virtual power plants, undermining an opportunity to decrease the state’s fast-rising electricity costs and increase its grid reliability. On Friday, Newsom vetoed AB 44 , AB 740 , and SB 541 , which were passed by large majorities…
- New England’s final coal plant shuts down years ahead of scheduleEven as the federal government attempts to prop up the waning coal industry, New England’s last coal-fired power plant has ceased operations three years ahead of its planned retirement date. The closure of the New Hampshire facility paves the way for its owner to press ahead with an initiative to transform the site…
- Community solar set to struggle amid federal and state headwindsThe future of community solar is dimming, hampered by federal attacks on clean energy and shifts in state markets. Installations of the shared-solar approach took a nosedive in the first half of 2025, dropping by 36% from the same period last year, according to a new report by consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Working in…
- A landmark energy storage project is taking shape in California
Recovery Diva
- The Problem in Unincorporated AreasFrom Homeland Security News Wire: Floods of Doubt. Almost a third of Americans live in unincorporated communities beyond city limits, where disaster aid can confuse and frustrate. “Everyone knew the path to recovery would require a coordinated effort, one that has … Continue reading →
- Effects of a Shutdown – Time MagazineWhat Cuts to FEMA, Climate Agencies Mean During a Government Shutdown “As a government shutdown looms, two storms are brewing in the Atlantic. For many, it raises the question of what might happen if communities are impacted by extreme weather … Continue reading →
- What If There’s A Government Shutdown?From eenews: How FEMA and NWS Would Weather a Government Shutdown. “Federal disaster operations and weather forecasting would likely continue even if the government shuts down this week. Roughly 85 percent of 25,000 federal disaster employees are exempt from furloughs, … Continue reading →
- NWS Struggling at Start of Hurricane SeasonFrom the WashPost: National Weather Service at ‘breaking point’ as storm approaches. Staffing cuts under the Trump administration mean forecasters are struggling to maintain normal operations. “Some National Weather Service staffers are working double shifts to keep forecasting offices open. Others … Continue reading →
- Front Page Article in WashPost Today re FEMA Director Is DevastatingFront page feature in WashPost today: As Texas flooded, key staff say FEMA’s leader could not be reached “The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s acting administrator, David Richardson, is often inaccessible, several current and former officials say, raising concerns within the … Continue reading →