Summer heat and shifting policies
Heat's picking up across the east coast for the holiday weekend. Stay cool out there.
Heat dome roasts eastern US ahead of holiday weekend
Pools were packed and power grids strained as millions of Americans sweltered in stifling heat and humidity Thursday, with dangerous temperatures expected to hit major cities through the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Maggy Donaldson and with Charlotte Causit in Washington
California is bringing back EV rebates with a $135 million budget. Here is how you can get one.
California is bringing back EV rebates. This is how to get one
California is budgeting $135 million for new electric vehicle incentives, with special exceptions for California-based companies.
Caroline Petrow-Cohen
The World Bank let go of its 45% climate funding goal but is sticking with its overall action plan for the environment.
Q&A: How will the World Bank’s abandoned finance goal affect climate action? - Carbon Brief
The World Bank has abandoned a target for 45% of the funding it gives developing countries to be “climate finance”.
Josh Gabbatiss
A court decision means historical exhibits in our national parks won't be restored yet, and some pieces might be gone for good.
BREAKING: Appeals Court Lets Trump Keep Stripping National Park History
Last month a judge ordered the slavery, climate, and civil-rights exhibits restored by the Fourth of July. On Thursday a higher court paused that order and handed the administration back its eraser.
Will Pattiz and More Than Just Parks
Canada is moving ahead with a new oil pipeline, investing C$150bn to help address concerns from BC and First Nations.
New pipeline in Canada to proceed after C$150bn pledged to ease BC and First Nations concerns
Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseas
Leyland Cecco
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