Storms, heat and power shifts
More state legislatures are passing laws that make it easier to build clean energy projects. A nice step forward for the grid.
State legislatures are getting better at clean-energy permitting…
Unlike in 2025, almost no states have passed laws that make it harder to permit and site renewables this year, a report finds. What’s driving the shift?
US power emissions climbed 4% last year as higher electricity demand led to more coal generation.
U.S. Power Sector Emissions Spiked 4% in 2025
On EPA’s coal ‘wish list,’ nuclear M&A;, and hybrid-electric planes
Alexander C. Kaufman
France saw more than 5,700 excess deaths during its June heatwave as record temperatures hit southern Europe.
France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during June heatwave
Figures come as large parts of southern Europe endure another record-breaking period of extreme temperatures
Jon Henley
Climate change is making more assets uninsurable, and some banks are starting to adjust loan rates because of it.
Climate change keeps adding to the list of uninsurable assets, Allianz executive says
One major bank now sets loan rates for companies based on their exposure to global warming. BBVA said sectors being targeted are agriculture, real estate and leisure, as well as utilities and infrastructure. Retail clients are next.
Alastair Marsh
Tropical storm Bertha hit Louisiana with 45mph winds, and floods are causing issues in Kentucky and West Virginia.
Tropical storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana with 45mph winds
In Kentucky and West Virginia, rescuers freed trapped residents as states face catastrophic floods and damage
Richard Luscombe
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