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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.
Doug Burgum, Trump’s pick for public lands boss, questions reliability of renewable power
Trump’s Interior pick Burgum backs fossil fuel development, baseload power to boost U.S. energy dominance.
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.
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,
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.
Trumps tasks congressman with writing executive order he could issue to halt offshore wind
The Trump ally believes offshore approvals did not fully account for the fishing industry, tourism, whales or Americans’ utility bills.
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.
Hawaii lawmakers vow to stabilize property insurance market as climate change fuels higher premiums
Wildfires in California affect the insurance business in Hawaii because insurance companies buy reinsurance — insurance for themselves.
Trump USDOT nominee says Tesla safety probe will continue
Trump's DOT nominee pledges to let NHTSA probe Tesla's driver-assist tech after crashes, despite Musk ties to Trump.
Trump’s Energy Dept pick wants to develop renewables… and fossil fuels
Wright advocated for renewable energy and referred to the warming planet as a fact, while still pushing for increased use of fossil fuels.
