Climate Skeptic Group Advocates Coal Power Revival to Fuel AI Data Centers
A climate-denying organization is encouraging states and tech firms to adopt coal energy for powering large data centers that support artificial intelligence development.
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UN General Assembly backs stronger climate action despite US opposition
The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting urgent climate measures, endorsing a major court opinion despite opposition from the US and key oil-producing nations.
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US Forces Board Iranian Oil Tanker Suspected of Attempting Blockade Breach
The US military intercepted and searched an Iranian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on suspicion it was trying to violate the American blockade on Iranian shipping routes.
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Federal Government Steps Back from Enforcing Carbon Price Backstop in Alberta to Foster Cooperation
The federal government chose not to impose its carbon price backstop in Alberta, opting instead for a cooperative approach with the province’s revised industrial carbon pricing framework.
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Housing at the Nexus of Climate Action and Urban Realities, Says UN-Habitat Expert
Housing plays a crucial role in both climate ambitions and daily urban life, with informal and substandard homes posing key challenges for achieving sustainable cities, UN-Habitat highlights.
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WUF13 Panel Explores Climate-Resilient Housing Without Social Displacement
At the World Urban Forum in Baku, experts discuss scaling climate-resilient housing solutions that promote social equity and prevent displacement of local communities.
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EPA Proposes Delay of Stricter Vehicle Emissions Standards Citing EV Market Slowdown
The EPA announced plans to postpone Biden-era Tier 4 vehicle emissions rules, blaming weaker-than-expected electric vehicle growth and industry shifts for the delay.
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Women Face Greatest Social and Economic Strain Following Climate Disasters in Ghana
Women in vulnerable Ghanaian communities bear the heaviest social and economic impacts after climate-related disasters, underscoring urgent calls for inclusive resilience and support systems.
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Massachusetts Opens Multiple Spray Decks to Combat Early Season Heat
Over a dozen spray decks across Massachusetts have opened as the region faces record-breaking temperatures, with more sites scheduled to start operating throughout May and June.
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UN Climate Panel Retracts Dire Temperature Rise Scenarios From Previous Reports
The UN’s climate change committee has removed its most alarming temperature projections, acknowledging earlier predictions overstated the immediate severity of global warming’s impact.
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Climate Change Silences Songbirds in Acadia National Park’s Forests
Decades of warming have reduced Acadia National Park’s bird population, altering its once vibrant dawn chorus and signaling deeper ecological shifts in forest life.
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Low-Carbon Aluminum Could Transform Azerbaijan’s Construction Efficiency and Sustainability
Integrating low-carbon and recycled aluminum into Azerbaijan’s construction sector offers long-term economic and environmental benefits, including reduced costs and enhanced building durability.