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Germany's climate standing sinks to lowest level in years

Record renewable energy growth is driving climate progress in some countries, but Germany and many major emitters are falling behind.
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French oil giant backs dozens of lobby groups fighting new methane rules around the world

TotalEnergies has won plaudits for voluntary steps to tackle the planet-warning gas. So why does it fund moves to delay, dilute or dismantle regulation?
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Fossil fuel emissions are expected to fall in 2026. Why aren’t climate experts celebrating?

Experts warn that a drop in emissions partly driven by conflict and trade disruptions is not sustainable in the long term.
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Corporations win “free speech” right to hide pollution

A federal appeals court says forcing corporations to disclose their biggest sources of climate pollution is likely unconstitutional.
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Bill Gates has earned billions investing in methane-leaking landfills

Bill Gates owns a dominant stake in Republic Services, America’s second-largest landfill operator, but he’s failed to make the company live up to his own climate principles, ProPublica has found.
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Losing ground: Vermont’s struggle against river erosion

River erosion causes the vast majority of the state’s flood damage; the problem is getting worse, while many Vermonters remain in harm’s way.

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Greta Thunberg arrives at COP31, calls for structural changes to tackle climate crisis

Greta Thunberg has arrived at the U.N. climate meeting in Turkey, emphasizing the need to prioritize people and the planet over profits.
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Revisiting El Bosque, the “success story” of climate displacement

Lessons learned from a rushed resettlement in Mexico underscore what governments owe to climate-displaced communities—not only after homes wash away, but also long before.

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ExxonMobil carbon storage project faces opposition in Texas

Texas now issues permits for companies to store carbon dioxide underground; East Texas residents fear safety risks, and skeptics doubt the climate benefits.

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Why the world is still running on fossil fuels after 30 years of climate talks

Missed opportunities, industry influence, and political maneuvering are behind the lack of progress in slowing global warming.

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Electrification explained: Clean energy to curb warming

From Electric Vehicles and electric buses on the road, heat pumps warming homes, and solar panels powering appliances, the shift to electrifying technology is already in full swing. But what exactly does "electrification" mean?

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