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Health Groups sue EPA over rollback of climate endangerment finding
politics7 days ago

Health Groups sue EPA over rollback of climate endangerment finding

A coalition of health and environmental groups filed a Washington, D.C. appeals-court lawsuit challenging the EPA’s rollback of the Obama-era endangerment finding that linked greenhouse gases to health risks, arguing the move violates the Clean Air Act and shifts the agency away from protecting health, while naming EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin as a defendant; critics warn it could raise pollution and costs, though the EPA says deregulation could boost the economy.

via CBS News|
#climate-policy#endangerment-finding#epa
politics8 days ago

California could ride the wind: state rules gain lift as federal climate mandates recede

The EPA’s repeal of the Obama-era endangerment finding weakens federal authority to regulate vehicle greenhouse-gas emissions, potentially allowing automakers to ignore GHG rules. That shift could empower California to pursue its stricter tailpipe standards and encourage other states to follow suit, risking a patchwork of rules nationwide. Legal questions loom about state versus federal power, with a conservative Supreme Court backdrop and California lawmakers signaling possible go-it-alone options, all at a time when transportation makes up a large share of California’s emissions.

via Politico|
#california#climate-policy#endangerment-finding
US mulls leaving IEA over clash on climate policy and energy security
world8 days ago

US mulls leaving IEA over clash on climate policy and energy security

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright threatened to pull the United States from the International Energy Agency unless it drops its climate-focused energy-transition agenda and focuses on energy security, calling net-zero scenarios “ridiculous” and accusing the agency of acting as a climate advocacy group; the stance signals a continuing clash with the Trump administration’s fossil-fuel policy ahead of an IEA ministerial in Paris.

via politico.eu|
#climate-policy#energy-security#iea
Michigan targets oil giants in antitrust bid to slow clean energy transition
law8 days ago

Michigan targets oil giants in antitrust bid to slow clean energy transition

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a federal-state antitrust lawsuit against BP, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Shell and the American Petroleum Institute, accusing a cartel-like conspiracy to delay the adoption of cleaner technologies (solar power and electric vehicles) to protect fossil fuels and keep energy costs high. The complaint frames an antitrust violation rather than climate misinformation, but experts say proving an actual agreement and damages will be challenging and could hinge on discovery; the suit faces potential motions to dismiss and questions of timing. The case echoes other climate lawsuits and comes amid a broader push in Congress for liability shields for oil interests.

via Ars Technica|
#antitrust#climate-policy#electric-vehicles
US Exits Paris Agreement Again, Reshaping Global Climate Leadership
world29 days ago

US Exits Paris Agreement Again, Reshaping Global Climate Leadership

The United States formally withdraws from the Paris climate agreement for a second time, signaling a renewed break with international climate governance. While global emissions trends grow faster toward renewables, the move risks complicating global decarbonization efforts, potentially emboldening fossil-fuel interests and shifting leadership toward countries like China as others push forward on clean-energy expansion.

via The Guardian|
#clean-energy#climate-policy#global-governance
Coal Rebound Pushes U.S. Emissions Higher in 2025
environment1 month ago

Coal Rebound Pushes U.S. Emissions Higher in 2025

U.S. greenhouse gas emissions rose 2.4% in 2025, driven by a coal-power rebound as electricity demand climbed (notably from AI data centers) and colder weather boosting heating use; coal burn rose about 13% from 2024, while solar surged 34% and wind grew modestly. Transportation emissions remained flat thanks to hybrid and electric vehicles, though Trump-era policy changes could slow future declines. Methane leaks per barrel fell about 62% since 2015, but EPA rules have been delayed. Emissions are ~18% below 2005 levels and far from Biden’s 2030 target, with Rhodium Group forecasting slower declines ahead due to policy shifts.

via The New York Times|
#climate-policy#coal-power#data-centers
Washington’s Climate Benefits Overstated by Nearly 3,000% in Official Reports
government1 month ago

Washington’s Climate Benefits Overstated by Nearly 3,000% in Official Reports

A Washington state report claiming significant CO2 reductions from $1.5 billion in climate investments is largely inaccurate, with about 86% of the claimed reductions likely false due to data errors and overly optimistic estimates, raising concerns about the credibility of the state's climate spending and reporting.

via Washington Policy Center|
#climate-policy#co2-reductions#emissions-reduction
Toyota Uses Retro Games and Prizes to Encourage US Worker Lobbying
business2 months ago

Toyota Uses Retro Games and Prizes to Encourage US Worker Lobbying

Toyota is using retro-style video games on an internal platform called Toyota Policy Drivers to encourage its US employees to lobby politicians on issues like environmental regulations, despite its public commitments to sustainability and reducing emissions. Critics argue this gamified approach to political advocacy is dystopian and undermines genuine climate action, highlighting a complex contrast between Toyota's environmental branding and its lobbying activities.

via The Guardian|
#business#climate-policy#employee-engagement