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Flávio Bolsonaro’s advance in Brazil’s election is grim jolt for climate campaigners
Inquest under way into why President Lula’s success in curbing Amazon deforestation has not led to success at polls
STAFF NEWS: Karina Sarandrea and Brooke Mercaldi Join the Sabin Center
Karina Sarandrea joined the Sabin Center as our new Climate Litigation Database Manager, overseeing the maintenance and ongoing development of the Global Climate Litigation Database and contributing to other Center initiatives. Prior to joining the Sabin Center, Karina consulted independently for the World Resources Institute on knowledge systems management, developing a portfolio of digital tools and knowledge products on environmental crime enforcement with the Nature Crime Alliance.
Maine’s Next Governor Will Walk a Tightrope Between Energy Affordability and Climate Action
All three candidates agree on the need for lower energy costs. Only two see a need to lower greenhouse gas emissions.By Delger Erdenesanaa, The Maine Monitor As Mainers prepare to choose a new governor in November, climate and energy issues may not be top of mind for every voter—but they are having big effects on residents’ lives.
Norway sweetens deal for Equinor and EDF floating wind projects
Energy ministry has made changes to auction terms it hopes will help two planned floating offshore wind farms come to fruition
Overseas, Albanese sees ‘the very definition of climate injustice’ – but at home, he still wants coal
It isn’t hard to see a contradiction between the PM’s message in Fiji and his opposition to legal action to stop a NSW coalmine
‘Like catching a falling knife’: German energy storage owners cashing in, for now
Battery boom is turning storage into core infrastructure, but investors today are also 'catching a falling knife' as spreads will narrow, Statkraft's Urbanke says
‘Stop, reset’: Over 600 wind assets exposed to cyberattacks across Europe, finds report
Dutch researchers found dashboards and control panels for wind turbines and solar assets accessible from the internet
New Documents Add to Evidence in Climate Deception Case Against ExxonMobil
Court filings by the Massachusetts attorney general’s office include previously undisclosed documents, revealing new details about internal deliberations at the oil giant.By Nicholas Kusnetz
Alabama Sets Stricter Data Center Rules. But There’s a Loophole
The new rules require more public disclosure on data center projects but still allow large projects to be approved without a vote.By Dennis Pillion
Scientists Urge Consumers to Stop Buying Products Made From Antarctic Krill
A new global boycott comes as major retailers withdraw krill products from their shelves to protect whales and other marine life.By Teresa Tomassoni
German energy minister denies choking renewables rollout, then scraps wind and solar unit
Katherina Reiche says government is keeping net zero target but wants new wind and solar steered to where grid can absorb it
‘Even for Orsted and RWE’: The case for changing how wind farms are managed
Peak Wind CEO, a former Orsted vice president, makes case for greater use of independent wind power operators
Making sense of loss and damage at the national level
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 07 October 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02768-w Climate change is already causing widespread losses and damages, and these impacts will intensify as human and natural systems exceed their capacity to adapt. Recent research allows us to understand if and how countries are prioritizing this issue in national policies.
Retailers Warn Europe’s Fishing Industry to Stop Overfishing
European supermarkets say the industry needs a long-term sustainable solution to keep mackerel and herring stocks healthy.By Johnny Sturgeon Europe’s fish stocks are in such dire straits that even the retailers who rely on them are now telling the fishing industry to slow down.
Vestas joins Neretek’s push into deeper-water offshore wind as hybrids challenge floating
Danish turbine OEM and foundation technology startup to develop cheaper than floating solutions for 60-130 metre water depths where some 10GW of UK opportunity lies
What Does Securities Deregulation Mean for Climate Risk?
The Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC’s) proposal to rescind its 2024 climate-disclosure rule marked a significant reversal of efforts to surface and standardize information about climate-related financial risk. But underlying that high-profile rollback is a broader trend toward securities deregulation that carries real implications for the management of climate risk in our economy. Within the
Vestas turbine troubles at pioneer project ‘not just a floating problem’
Time-consuming tow-backs and major wind turbine component replacement operations have caused heavy losses on one floating project, but with 'tremendous' learnings for sector
Water Bills Surged More Than Other Costs in US Homes Over 10 Years, a ‘Striking’ New Report Shows
The price of water increased faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, nonprofit Food & Water Watch found in a new analysis.By Steven Rodas Drinking water costs spiked faster than inflation, grocery prices and median household income, researchers at nonprofit Food & Water Watch outlined in a first-of-its-kind report released Tuesday.
Development Becomes a Flashpoint in a Key New York House Race
Warehouse and data center development, backed by millions in tax incentives, is reshaping Rockland County, with residents losing trust in local officials and promising change at the ballot box.By Leana Carbonez NY-17: The third in a series on the environmental stakes behind one of the nation’s most fiercely contested congressional races.
Worker dies at wind turbine tower factory in Portugal
55-year-old worker was crushed by a heavy object at CS Wind's site in Portugal
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