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IEA: Renewables will be world’s top power source ‘by 2026’ - Carbon Brief Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world’s top source of electricity “by 2026 at the latest”, according to new IEA forecasts.

"Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world’s top source of electricity 'by 2026 at the latest', according to new forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA)."

Endangerment Finding provides stable policy environment to drive innovation in key sectors

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s move to repeal its greenhouse gas Endangerment Finding threatens to disrupt the stable policy environment that businesses depend on to plan and invest in critical strategic industries. Read our statement ⬇️ www.ceres.org/resources/ne...

Liebreich: The Pragmatic Climate Reset - Part I | BloombergNEF As the tide on clean energy turns, Michael Liebreich makes a strong case for a pragmatic climate reset.

An enjoyably punchy read here from the ever excellent @mliebreich.bsky.social

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EPA Moves to Unravel Climate Protections Lee Zeldin says the EPA will overturn landmark finding from 2009 that climate change endangers human health and welfare.

EPA chief Zeldin goes full-on climate denial, tearing up climate protections while millions of Americans swelter in hellish heat. We'll see him in court.
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“Trump EPA will propose repealing finding that climate change endangers public health” thehill.com/policy/energ...

In this summer of floods, the Trump administration has paused potentially life-saving research on how flood risks are shifting due to climate change in the US. This story confirms a
@sarahkaplan48.bsky.social scoop from today & adds some more reporting. (1/2)

As a longtime supporter of Ceres, Gail Greenwald is thrilled to invite you to our annual celebration—Evening with Ceres—on October 6 in Boston. 🌟

Join us for an unforgettable evening of purpose, connection, and bold ideas for a sustainable future.

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Trump's big bill: How bad is it and what comes next? Jane Flegal and Jesse Jenkins join me to sift through the wreckage of the GOP's "Big Beautiful Bill" and debate what's next for climate policy.

Today on Volts: I talk with two of the smartest folks in energy world -- @janeflegal.bsky.social & @jessedjenkins.com -- about how the GOP budget bill turned out, what survived & what didn't, & what clean energy advocates can learn from all of this. Absolutely crucial episode.

Bill McKibben's new book HERE COMES THE SUN will be in stores on 8/19. You can read an excerpt from it now in the New Yorker.
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Pope Leo interrupts vacation to appeal for action on climate change Pope Leo interrupted a two-week vacation on Wednesday to celebrate a special Mass exhorting Catholics to exercise care for creation, in the Vatican's second major appeal in a week for the world to address global climate change.

"Pope Leo interrupts vacation to appeal for action on climate change" www.reuters.com/sustainabili... via @reuters.com

The Texas Floods Were Made Worse by Climate Denialism Elected officials must be held accountable, now and in the future, for the lives lost in disasters brought on by increasingly extreme weather.

"The Texas Floods Were Made Worse by Climate Denialism ––>
Elected officials must be held accountable, now and in the future, for the lives lost in disasters brought on by increasingly extreme weather." - @michaelrbloomberg.bsky.social www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas

The cost of mindless cuts and climate change denial.

As Floods Hit, Key Roles Were Vacant at Weather Service Offices in Texas www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/u...

Why the Texas floods were so severe Flooding rains in and around Kerr County had brought a widespread 10 to 15 total inches by Friday morning. Four months of rainfall came down in four hours.

Tragedy in Texas hill country, where 4 months’ worth of rain in just four hours caused Guadalupe River levels to spike 30 feet in just an hour and a half - in the middle of the night.

Two dozen are dead in the resulting floods and another 20 young campers still missing.

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As the World Warms, Extreme Rain Is Becoming Even More Extreme

"Colossal bursts of rain like the ones that caused the deadly flooding in Texas are becoming more frequent and intense around the globe as the burning of fossil fuels heats the planet, scientists say." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/05/c... via @nytimes.com

Opinion | How Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’ Will Make China Great Again

“…nothing is more destined to make China great again than Trump’s “big, beautiful, America surrenders the future of electricity to Beijing” bill.” - Thomas Friedman www.nytimes.com/2025/07/03/o... via @nytopinion.nytimes.com

"President Donald Trump’s proposed rescission package calls for eliminating funding to the Montreal Protocol, as part of a plan to claw back $437 million appropriated for international organizations and programs..." www.eenews.net/articles/5-t... via @saraschonhardt.bsky.social

How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China

"How Republican E.V. Cuts Could Put U.S. Carmakers Behind China ––> China’s lead in electric vehicle technology, which is already huge, could become insurmountable if incentive programs are slashed..." www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b... via @jackewingnyt.bsky.social

How the next financial crisis starts The climate shocks that could trigger wider market turmoil

"How the next financial crisis starts –– The climate shocks that could trigger wider market turmoil" - @pilitaclark.bsky.social www.ft.com/content/9e5d... via @financialtimes.com

Ireland shuts last coal plant, becomes 15th coal-free country in Europe Moneypoint in County Clare, Ireland, joins the ranks of other European nations exiting coal by shutting off power generation at its sole remaining coal plant. Industry observers say Ireland’s increase...

On June 20th "Ireland became the 15th coal-free country in Europe" www.pv-magazine.com/2025/06/20/i...

Leaders Must Boost Their Climate Ambition As Costs Rise Countries may be working towards their Paris Agreement goals, but the world isn't moving fast enough.

"It’s Time For Leaders To Boost Their Climate Ambition As Costs Rise" - @laurencetubiana.bsky.social time.com/7295658/coun...

One of Canada's largest institutional investors CDPQ "pledged on Thursday to invest $400 billion by the end of the decade in companies committed to decarbonizing their operations and in climate solutions such as low-carbon technologies." www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Senate tax bill will raise costs, cut jobs, and cede U.S. leadership in critical industries

“While the Senate bill makes minor improvements upon the House version it still pulls the rug out from American energy....This legislation will send hard-fought manufacturing jobs from every corner of the U.S. to China and other countries.”

Read our full statement here: bit.ly/43PMaaQ

Congrats to ‪Ceres' Clausell Stokes III who was named on @trellisgroup.bsky.social's 30 Under 30: Rising Stars in Climate. This 🏆 reflects Clausell’s accomplishments as a Ryan Martel Fellow & its mission, the collective impact of his work & Ceres’ in advancing federal climate action. buff.ly/tRTjcXm

Atmospheric CO2 levels hit the highest level in human history

Carbon dioxide pollution "levels hit the highest level in human history" ––> "For the first time, the monthly average of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere has surpassed 430 parts per million" abcnews.go.com/Internationa...

Climate risk is real. Companies must be free to consider it, especially in Florida | The Invading Sea Recent legislative efforts seek to limit the consideration of climate risk in financial decision-making.

Former U.S. rep Carlos Curbelo writes:

"As a long-time South Floridian, I know firsthand that the impact of extreme weather events on our state cannot be ignored...The unique challenges of climate risk underscore why investors and companies must be able to consider these risks..."

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EPA to propose rolling back climate rule for power plants Wednesday It marks an escalation in President Donald Trump's effort to purge climate initiatives from the federal government.

Today's the day when the US government officially throws in the towel on the climate fight. Which means the rest of us have to pick up the slack
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Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants The agency plans to weaken limits on toxic emissions from power plants while also scrapping restrictions on planet-warming greenhouse gases.

"Document Shows E.P.A. Plans to Loosen Limits on Mercury From Power Plants - The agency plans to weaken limits on toxic emissions from power plants while also scrapping restrictions on planet-warming greenhouse gases." www.nytimes.com/2025/06/10/c...

Coal and Gas Plants Were Closing. Then Trump Ordered Them to Keep Running.

Just another way Trump is jacking up energy bills for everyday Americans: he's keeping expensive, dirty coal plants open that no one wants or needs. Not even the utilities who own the plants!
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New GOP Budget Bill Guts Decades-Old Fuel Economy Rules for Cars and Trucks The Senate’s reconciliation bill essentially repeals the Corporate Average Fuel Economy standards, abolishing fines for automakers that sell too many gas guzzlers.

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A little-noticed provision in the Senate budget bill would gut the government’s long-running CAFE fuel economy program for cars & light trucks.

The provision sets all penalties for automakers who run afoul of the rules to zero — essentially repealing the law.

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2025 Progress Report: Climate Risk Reporting in the U.S. Insurance Sector Ceres finds that while more insurers are disclosing climate-related risks, critical gaps persist—especially when it comes to setting measurable targets and driving real accountability.

Rising climate risks are reshaping insurance portfolios, business models, and the very role insurers play in the global economy. In a new report, Ceres analyzes climate disclosures from 526 insurance groups representing over 1,700 companies.

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