Focus on Climate
Biden administration moves to protect more of Alaska refuge from drilling
Biden moves to protect more of Alaska's ANWR from drilling, complicating Trump's pro-oil development plans.
Insurance access for US homeowners with higher climate risks declines
Homeowners in areas with the highest climate-related risks saw declining access to insurance, a Treasury Department report said.
Bessent: Carbon tariffs could be part of an overall tariff program
"It’s a very interesting idea that could be part of an entire tariff program," Bessent told the Senate Finance Commmittee,
Trump’s pick to lead EPA says agency authorized, not required to regulate CO2
Zeldin, Trump’s EPA pick, calls climate change real but says agency is authorized, not required, to regulate CO2.
State auditor questions utility SoCal Edison’s fire risk modeling
Fire officials have not found SCE to be responsible for the fires, but the company's infrastructure is being investigated.
Austrian far right, conservatives plan cuts to climate measures
The eurosceptic, Russia-friendly FPO came first in September's parliamentary election with around 29% of the vote.
EU not ready to enforce pollution rules, airlines say
Airlines urge EU to delay pollution rules, citing lack of NEATS system for emissions tracking, risking compliance issues.
Trump’s Interior Department nominee says boosting energy key to US security
Doug Burgum will vigorously pursue Trump’s goals of maximizing energy production from America’s public lands and waters.
Nepal’s top court bars infrastructure in protected areas
After decades of rampant logging, Nepal also nearly doubled its forest cover between 1992 and 2016.
Google signs deal to buy carbon removal credits from Indian farms
The deal - signed by Google and Indian supplier Varaha - is one of the biggest ever involving biochar.
