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EPA Proposes Delay of Stricter Vehicle Emissions Standards Citing EV Market Slowdown
Energy & Climate

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.

Women Face Greatest Social and Economic Strain Following Climate Disasters in Ghana
Energy & Climate

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.

Massachusetts Opens Multiple Spray Decks to Combat Early Season Heat
Energy & Climate

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.

UN Climate Panel Retracts Dire Temperature Rise Scenarios From Previous Reports
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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.

Climate Change Silences Songbirds in Acadia National Park’s Forests
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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.

Low-Carbon Aluminum Could Transform Azerbaijan’s Construction Efficiency and Sustainability
Energy & Climate

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.

UN Climate Panel Discards Extreme Warming Scenario Amid Shifts in Emissions Forecasts
Energy & Climate

UN Climate Panel Discards Extreme Warming Scenario Amid Shifts in Emissions Forecasts

The UN’s leading climate body moves away from its most severe emissions scenario, prompting criticism of political climate policies and sparking debate about future climate modeling approaches.

Leading Climate Scientist Disputes US Government Report Minimizing Human Role in Warming
Energy & Climate

Leading Climate Scientist Disputes US Government Report Minimizing Human Role in Warming

A prominent climate expert and colleagues publicly reject a US government report that downplays evidence of human-driven climate change, reaffirming the scientific basis for emission regulations.

New research reveals optimal nanocoating thickness to extend EV solid-state battery life
Energy & Climate

New research reveals optimal nanocoating thickness to extend EV solid-state battery life

South Korean scientists identify ideal protective coating thickness that balances performance and durability in solid-state EV batteries, promising longer lifespan and improved safety.

Ghana Navy Rescues Seven Suspected Ivorian Stowaways from Oil Tanker Near Tema Coast
Energy & Climate

Ghana Navy Rescues Seven Suspected Ivorian Stowaways from Oil Tanker Near Tema Coast

The Ghana Navy safely recovered seven suspected Ivorian stowaways hidden in a crude oil tanker’s rudder trunk about 200 nautical miles off Tema, following a distress alert.

Clean Air Task Force Founding Lawyer Ann Weeks Retires After Decades of Environmental Impact
Energy & Climate

Clean Air Task Force Founding Lawyer Ann Weeks Retires After Decades of Environmental Impact

Ann Weeks, the pioneering attorney behind landmark clean air regulations, steps down after advancing legal battles that cut toxic pollution and shaped U.S. climate policies.

Alberta and Ottawa Agree on New Framework to Strengthen Provincial Carbon Market
Energy & Climate

Alberta and Ottawa Agree on New Framework to Strengthen Provincial Carbon Market

Alberta and the federal government finalized a plan to raise effective carbon pricing and stabilize investment incentives, aiming for a $130 per tonne carbon cost by 2040.