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Trump plans to roll back Biden’s energy efficiency rules

Former President Donald Trump vowed to reverse Biden-era energy efficiency standards for household products like light bulbs, showerheads and washing machines, arguing they limit consumer choice.

Kelsey Tamborrino reports for POLITICO.

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Consumer culture fuels chemical pollution and slows climate progress

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EPA cuts raise concerns about clean air and water protections

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SEC moves to halt climate disclosure rule, signaling potential rollback

The Securities and Exchange Commission is pausing its legal defense of a rule requiring public companies to disclose climate-related risks, a move that could lead to its repeal.

Matthew Goldstein reports for The New York Times.

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Funding freeze stalls climate projects for tribes and nonprofits

Tribal and community organizations awarded federal climate grants remain unable to access funds due to the Trump administration’s freeze, despite court orders requiring their release.

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Greenpeace challenges U.S. pipeline company’s lawsuit in Dutch court

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Wildfire debris cleanup sparks debate over hazardous waste sites

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Japan shifts back to nuclear power despite Fukushima disaster

More than a decade after the Fukushima meltdown, Japan is increasing its reliance on nuclear energy, reversing previous plans to reduce its use.

Justin McCurry reports for The Guardian.

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U.S. lithium mine approval violated Indigenous rights, report finds

The U.S. government approved the Thacker Pass lithium mine in Nevada without full tribal consultation, violating international human rights law, according to a report from Human Rights Watch and the American Civil Liberties Union.

Jeniffer Solis reports for Nevada Current.

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Shell’s petrochemical plant in Pennsylvania still hasn’t spurred economic development: Report

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Big polluters miss key UN deadline on climate plans

Most major emitters, including China and the European Union, failed to submit updated emissions reduction plans to the United Nations, raising concerns about the global effort to combat climate change.

Chico Harlan reports for The Washington Post.

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NOAA ordered to flag climate-related grants, raising fears of cuts

The Commerce Department has directed the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to review and identify climate-related grants, prompting concerns that funding for climate research and mitigation efforts could be at risk.

Christopher Flavelle, Austyn Gaffney and Raymond Zhong report for The New York Times.

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