Military Quietly Prepares for Climate Impacts Despite Silence
The military might not be talking about climate anymore, but it’s still working to be ready for it. https://t.co/fJS7G0bPXm
Startup Nuclear Co. Targets First U.S. Large Reactor in Decade
Startup Nuclear Co. is seeking to build a reactor in South Carolina in what would be one of the first US efforts to develop a large, conventional nuclear facility in more than a decade. https://t.co/gEbXbHQiZU
Kenyan E‑motorbike Sales Double Amid Gasoline Price Surge
Roam Electric, a Kenyan e-motorcycle manufacturer, has seen demand double as consumers shift away from gasoline amid price surges driven by the Iran war. https://t.co/wDchcXtqf2
Trump Administration Sells 400,000 Alaska Refuge Acres for Drilling
The Trump administration plans to offer at least 400,000 acres in Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge for oil and gas drilling rights in June, marking its first such sale in the rugged area prized for its rich wildlife https://t.co/hPJIgWgLso
Six States Accelerate Renewable Energy Project Approvals
California, Colorado, Minnesota, New York, New Jersey and Oregon are among the states expediting renewable energy projects. https://t.co/KftgZHgZHv
RBC and Scotiabank Drop Carbon‑Loan Reduction Plans
Royal Bank of Canada and Bank of Nova Scotia have abandoned plans to reduce the carbon footprint associated with loans to heavy emitters such as oil and gas producers https://t.co/cXQ2ejdt5E
States Rush Clean Energy Projects Before Tax Credits Expire
From California to New York, states are rushing to install clean energy projects to qualify for expiring federal tax credits as utility bills become a top issue for voters https://t.co/GFbBHYuCUG
Pentagon Denies Climate Change, Still Fortifies Bases
Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon wouldn’t do any “climate change crap.” It’s still fortifying bases against rising seas and stronger storms. https://t.co/5V5PDyfAJr
China Aims to Double Non‑fossil Energy by 2035
China will seek to double its supply of non-fossil fuel energy by 2035, in a plan that analysts see as a boost to Beijing’s green targets https://t.co/Pzxupdpkbq
PEMEX Admits Leaky Pipeline Caused Gulf Oil Spill
An oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that soiled beaches, killed wildlife and sparked outrage from environmental groups was caused by a leaky pipeline owned by state oil company Petroleos Mexicanos, the company said https://t.co/1ayvh0eGZs
Trump Admin Blocks Closure of Aging Indiana Coal Plant
The Trump administration rejected a request from CenterPoint Energy to allow a 60-year-old coal plant in Indiana to close, forcing the utility to keep operating a unit it says is costly and unreliable. https://t.co/tI3OpIRkn0
Nigeria Taxes Heavy Vehicles to Curb Pollution, Spur EVs
Nigeria is imposing a new levy on buyers of heavy-engine vehicles, including SUVs and trucks, to price pollution, encourage EV adoption and boost tax revenue https://t.co/ofdTMwXoM3
UK Drops Carbon Tax on Gas to Cut Bills
The UK will eliminate a carbon tax on gas generators and industry as the government tries to slash energy bills while also decarbonizing the power grid https://t.co/zyUAcTQXdm
Trump Administration Offered Waivers to Dozens of US Plants
The move comes after the Trump administration offered waivers to dozens of plants across the US. https://t.co/npg1H5CxRq
East Coast Heats up; Midwest Battered, Bigger Storm Friday
While New York and the East Coast bake under an early-season heat spell, the Great Plains, Midwest and parts of the Northeast were pounded by wind and hail Wednesday and face a larger threat Friday https://t.co/q7eRVCdX7V
Regulatory Uncertainty Forces EDP to Pause US Wind Projects
EDP has paused three US wind projects due to limited policy visibility under the Trump administration, underscoring how regulatory uncertainty is weighing on renewable energy investment decisions https://t.co/1ASvMpOcjN
EPA Rolls Back Regulation on Carcinogenic Sterilization Gas
A carcinogenic gas is used to sterilize medical equipment. After communities near these facilities fought for tougher regulation, Trump's EPA is rolling it back https://t.co/GimpbVCeEt
Biggest Polluters Falling Short of Climate Goals
Are two of the world’s biggest polluters doing enough to help the world avoid catastrophic climate change? https://t.co/V6giU1SQ3F
Trump Admin Saves Billions for Hydrogen Projects
The Trump administration plans to preserve billions of dollars in funding for hydrogen ventures and other projects previously earmarked for termination. https://t.co/4dsgGhyiJe
EU Law Threatens British Car Makers, $94bn Trade
The EU should urgently adjust a proposed law that will discriminate against British automobile manufacturers and undermine $94 billion of annual trade, according to a trade group https://t.co/XnG2unYGQg
EU Favors Centralized Carbon Credit Purchases over Corporate Buying
The EU said it prefers controlled purchases of international carbon credits over the acquisition of them by individual companies https://t.co/RVw7et7wBO
Amundi Expands Team to Chase Hybrid Emerging‑market Deals
Amundi is planning to add headcount to target deals that combine private and public capital for emerging-markets projects https://t.co/PS4lDcwmFA
Defense Firms Tap EIB to Fund Clean Energy Transition
Defense firms are increasingly turning to the European Investment Bank for help to shift to alternative energy sources https://t.co/wTrL31wKHn
One in Nine New Homes Built in Flood‑Risk Zones
Roughly 11% of new homes built between 2022 and 2024 are in areas facing medium to high flood risks https://t.co/4J1IMlHMPn
Green Tech Startups Like Monarch Face Commercialization Hurdles
Monarch is one of a growing number of green tech startups running struggling to commercialize their technology. https://t.co/XPdOIfHkDP
New York to Host 1 GW New Nuclear Plant
New York state expects to select a community this year to host at least 1 gigawatt of new nuclear energy, signaling a push to accelerate reactor development as electricity demand climbs. https://t.co/6qbR9DLjHg
Used EVs Drive Growth Amid New Car Sales Slump
Sales of new electric vehicles continued to slump in the first three months of 2026. But there’s one growth segment: a new batch of relatively cheap and used battery-powered vehicles are enticing buyers looking for bargains. Read more on how Americans...
Delta Backs Away From 10% Sustainable Fuel Pledge
On its sustainability web page, Delta erased its pledge to use 10% sustainable fuel by 2030 and recast its net-zero goal as an "aspiration" https://t.co/78mz8QvIao
Wallenberg Family Backs Stegra's Massive Green‑steel Plant
Ailing startup Stegra secures funding from the influential Wallenberg family to help complete what will be the world’s biggest green-steel plant https://t.co/Ic70chW4kW
Club Med Faces Backlash over Shark‑deterrent Tactics
Club Med SAS has landed in the middle of a furor over the best way to keep sharks from attacking tourists at its more than $120 million South African resort https://t.co/WZxLSRM7Sy
Industry Coalition Urges EU to Revise Methane Rules
A coalition of energy companies, chemical makers and trade associations are asking the European Union to urgently consider changes to the bloc’s upcoming regulations on methane emissions https://t.co/vpb6gn9eJJ
Prediction Markets Boost Forecasting by Aggregating Collective Knowledge
Increasingly popular prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket may improve forecasting by aggregating knowledge https://t.co/sHKfq4qA12
EU to Cut Energy Taxes, Grid Fees for Clean Tech
The European Commission is set to recommend lowering energy taxes and power grid charges to boost the uptake of clean technologies https://t.co/ObeTZGDVZt
Climate Change Forces Austria’s Hydropower Economy to Rethink
Austria’s economic model has long been anchored in Alpine water flowing through turbines to generate power for homes and businesses, but as climate change redraws the country’s hydrological map, it faces a structural shift, and geopolitical tensions have heightened the...
Japan Proposes Remote Pacific Island for Nuclear Waste Disposal
Japan is proposing a remote Pacific island as a possible host for a nuclear waste-disposal site, reports say https://t.co/ENL5U1qOWd
Alternative Investors Flood Property Reinsurance, Revamping 180‑year Model
Alternative investment managers are pouring unprecedented sums of money into the market for property cover, and reshaping a 180-year-old reinsurance model in the process https://t.co/QhcdlscjI1
Rising Fuel, Fertilizer Costs Threaten Crops and Prices
A farmer in Western Australia was playing sports with colleagues when news of the Iran war broke. Minutes later they were on their phones, scrambling to secure fuel. Read how surging fuel and fertilizer costs are forcing tough crop decisions and...
Weather Trading Booms, Drawing Casuals, Experts, and Tech Firms
Weather trades are gaining traction, drawing in casual participants, experts and tech firms testing their wares. https://t.co/BanKD2PjIG
IPCC Faces Funding Crisis by 2028 without US
A recent meeting in Bangkok previewed some of the challenges confronting the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change without substantial US involvement — notably a budget shortfall. But it also showed where other countries can play bigger roles, including European...
Weather Prediction Markets Could Sharpen Forecast Accuracy
From global temperatures to snowfall in New York, people are betting on the weather. But can markets like Kalshi and Polymarket actually improve forecasts? Read how traders are predicting the weather while climate experts are debating the results here: https://t.co/hAZF79PENx 📷: Charly...
Climate Change Set to Spike Bills, Cripple Insurance, Real Estate
A new California report warns climate change is not only inflating power bills, but threatens to decimate the insurance and real estate markets https://t.co/GUSzAK71H1
IPCC Trust Fund Faces 2028 Shortfall Without U.S. Support
Without US backing and more money being spent than brought in, the IPCC's trust fund could run out by 2028 https://t.co/b6jZMC9Wbl
Clean‑Tech Giant Ascend Elements Files Bankruptcy After $1.1B Raise
Ascend Elements, which raised $1.1 billion, is filing for bankruptcy as parts of the clean tech industry struggle https://t.co/fOhXjtm6fH
Warm, Snowless Winter Sparks Early U.S. Fire Season
An unusually hot, snowless winter has fueled a fast start to the spring fire season across large swaths of the US https://t.co/osGUNqkh0a
Renewable Energy Boom Tied to Chinese Supply Chains
As countries turn to renewable sources to bolster their energy security, a lot of that equipment will come from China. https://t.co/dUqNCMJTGA
EU Adds Flexibility to Methane Law to Protect Energy Supply
The European Union will soon offer flexibility to companies on both penalties and tracing energy imports to help ensure that its landmark law to tackle methane emissions in fossil fuel imports doesn’t put its supply at risk https://t.co/hpJGYQr5dQ
Emperor Penguins Now Endangered as Sea Ice Melts
Antarctica’s iconic emperor penguins have been declared an endangered species as climate change threatens the sea ice they rely on https://t.co/kQa06fvEbf
Asia's Energy Path: Coal Return or Renewables Surge?
Will Asia return to coal, or will a new renewables future emerge from the Iran crisis? David Fickling and Akshat Rathi discuss https://t.co/PdxxKr6KZD
600+ New US EV Chargers Added as Gas Prices Surge
US charging networks added more than 600 new stations in the first quarter as high gas prices reignite interest for EVs https://t.co/GuDxViha73
EDF Commits €240 M to Heat Pumps, Electric Trucks
France's EDF pledges €240 million in investment and funding for the adoption of heat pumps and electric trucks https://t.co/LJYnxSn5i7