Biden Pledges Huge Climate Emissions Cuts He Can’t Enforce. Here’s Why It Still Matters
States and cities can still pursue climate goals despite federal rollbacks. This target could inform federal policy after 2028.
Scientists Scramble to Save Climate Data from Trump—Again
The proactive archiving during Trump’s first term reflects a growing recognition of the vulnerability of federal climate data.
Hurricane Milton Spins toward Florida as a Category 5 Storm
Parts of Florida still recovering from Hurricane Helene will face their second major storm in just two weeks.
Project 2025 Plan for Trump Presidency Has Far-Reaching Threats to Science
Project 2025 would jeopardize federal scientists’ independence and undermine their influence
Puerto Rico Files $1-Billion Climate Lawsuit against Oil Companies
Puerto Rico says that the industry knew about the dangers of its products and that the island is paying the price.
New Supreme Court Decisions Jeopardize Efforts to Curb Pollution and Climate Change
"Four recent Supreme Court decisions will together make it much harder for the federal government to take action on climate change"
More Climate Lawsuits Than Ever Are Trying to Hold Companies and Countries to Account
At least 230 new climate cases were filed in 2023, but researchers noted the growth of such cases was slower than in prior years.
At Least Two Countries Have Lost All Their Glaciers
Small amounts of ice remain, but can no longer be classified as glaciers.
Countries Must Cut Climate Pollution, Ocean Court Rules
This provides activists with more legal options to force countries to act.
Wealthy Nations Agree to 2035 Deadline for Ending Coal for the First Time
The agreement isn't binding, but at least there is an agreement, and someone to call them out if they fail.
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