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A growing memorial of wooden crosses lines the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, part of a riverside installation by Dallas artist Roberto Marquez to honor the more than 100 victims of Central Texas’s deadly July 4 flash floods. The crosses — some fashioned from debris swept up by the torrent of the Guadalupe River — stand against the backdrop of its surging waters, the sound of rushing currents filling the air as the community continues to mourn and search for those still missing.
us/Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’
By Sharon Kelly and Emily J Gertz
on
A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
Two side-by-side photos of Mark Carney as prime minister (left) and as Bank of England governor (right)
Mark Carney’s Climate Warning from 2015 and the Perils of Pragmatism
By Mitch Anderson
on
Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?
Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?
uk/Reform Plans to Hand Fracking Windfall to Trump Donor
By Sam Bright and Rei Takver
on
Farage’s representatives have held meetings with a MAGA-linked fossil fuel firm.
Farage’s representatives have held meetings with a MAGA-linked fossil fuel firm.
uk/Farage to Share Stage with Architects of Trump’s Anti-Climate Agenda
By Adam Barnett
on
The Reform leader will be skipping Parliament again in favour of a conference in Washington DC.
The Reform leader will be skipping Parliament again in favour of a conference in Washington DC.
Man in red shirt speaking into a microphone while standing at a podium. Behind him the seats are filled with people.
Georgia County Puts Off Key Data Center Vote After Public Backlash
By Edward Donnelly
on
Opponents of Project Sail say proposed planning laws have been weakened by industry lobbying.
Opponents of Project Sail say proposed planning laws have been weakened by industry lobbying.
uk/Labour’s New Data Law is a ‘Blank Cheque’ for Farage to DOGE Britain
By Rei Takver
on
A “rogue” government could seize sensitive information on UK residents, data privacy experts fear.
A “rogue” government could seize sensitive information on UK residents, data privacy experts fear.
MPs Slam Trump Advisor for Interfering in UK Climate Debate
By Adam Barnett and Rei Takver
on
Former BP scientist Steve Koonin claimed Brits should be “enraged” about Labour’s climate policies.
Former BP scientist Steve Koonin claimed Brits should be “enraged” about Labour’s climate policies.
us/Google President Praised MAGA Speech Slamming ‘Climate Extremist Agenda’
By Geoff Dembicki
on
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an AI conference that data centers should be powered by coal, gas, and nuclear. Ruth Porat said his “comments were fantastic.”
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an AI conference that data centers should be powered by coal, gas, and nuclear. Ruth Porat said his “comments were fantastic.”
uk/Heatwave: Anti-Climate Reform Politicians Represent Areas at ‘High Risk’ from Extreme Temperatures
By Adam Barnett
on
Nigel Farage, the MP for high climate risk Clacton, has said it’s “absolutely nuts” for CO2 to be considered a pollutant.
Nigel Farage, the MP for high climate risk Clacton, has said it’s “absolutely nuts” for CO2 to be considered a pollutant.
uk/UK Government to be Sued in ‘Secret Corporate Court’ by Coal Firm Represented by Tory MP
By Tommy Greene
on
Former attorney general Geoffrey Cox is leading the case that could cost the taxpayer billions.
Former attorney general Geoffrey Cox is leading the case that could cost the taxpayer billions.

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Analysis
us/Scores of Climate Experts Condemn Trump Climate Report as ‘Junk Science’
BySharon Kelly and Emily J Gertz
on

A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.

A 435-page review found the authors used standard climate denier tropes to produce a report riddled with errors.
Series: Inside MAGA’s Global Climate Agenda
Series: MAGA
A growing memorial of wooden crosses lines the banks of the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, part of a riverside installation by Dallas artist Roberto Marquez to honor the more than 100 victims of Central Texas’s deadly July 4 flash floods. The crosses — some fashioned from debris swept up by the torrent of the Guadalupe River — stand against the backdrop of its surging waters, the sound of rushing currents filling the air as the community continues to mourn and search for those still missing.
Analysis
Mark Carney’s Climate Warning from 2015 and the Perils of Pragmatism
ByMitch Anderson
on

Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?

Canada’s PM once cautioned that most fossil fuel reserves will become unburnable. What happened?
Two side-by-side photos of Mark Carney as prime minister (left) and as Bank of England governor (right)
uk/Reform Plans to Hand Fracking Windfall to Trump Donor
BySam Bright and Rei Takver
on

Farage’s representatives have held meetings with a MAGA-linked fossil fuel firm.

Farage’s representatives have held meetings with a MAGA-linked fossil fuel firm.
uk/Farage to Share Stage with Architects of Trump’s Anti-Climate Agenda
ByAdam Barnett
on

The Reform leader will be skipping Parliament again in favour of a conference in Washington DC.

The Reform leader will be skipping Parliament again in favour of a conference in Washington DC.
Series: Inside MAGA’s Global Climate Agenda, Defending Democracy from Dirty Money
Series: MAGA, Defending-UK-Democracy
Georgia County Puts Off Key Data Center Vote After Public Backlash
ByEdward Donnelly
on

Opponents of Project Sail say proposed planning laws have been weakened by industry lobbying.

Opponents of Project Sail say proposed planning laws have been weakened by industry lobbying.
Series: Tech vs. Climate
Series: Tech vs Climate
Man in red shirt speaking into a microphone while standing at a podium. Behind him the seats are filled with people.
uk/Labour’s New Data Law is a ‘Blank Cheque’ for Farage to DOGE Britain
ByRei Takver
on

A “rogue” government could seize sensitive information on UK residents, data privacy experts fear.

A “rogue” government could seize sensitive information on UK residents, data privacy experts fear.
Series: Defending Democracy from Dirty Money
Series: Defending-UK-Democracy
MPs Slam Trump Advisor for Interfering in UK Climate Debate
ByAdam Barnett and Rei Takver
on

Former BP scientist Steve Koonin claimed Brits should be “enraged” about Labour’s climate policies.

Former BP scientist Steve Koonin claimed Brits should be “enraged” about Labour’s climate policies.
us/Google President Praised MAGA Speech Slamming ‘Climate Extremist Agenda’
ByGeoff Dembicki
on

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an AI conference that data centers should be powered by coal, gas, and nuclear. Ruth Porat said his “comments were fantastic.”

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum told an AI conference that data centers should be powered by coal, gas, and nuclear. Ruth Porat said his “comments were fantastic.”
Series: Tech vs. Climate, Inside MAGA’s Global Climate Agenda
Series: Tech vs Climate, MAGA
uk/Heatwave: Anti-Climate Reform Politicians Represent Areas at ‘High Risk’ from Extreme Temperatures
ByAdam Barnett
on

Nigel Farage, the MP for high climate risk Clacton, has said it’s “absolutely nuts” for CO2 to be considered a pollutant.

Nigel Farage, the MP for high climate risk Clacton, has said it’s “absolutely nuts” for CO2 to be considered a pollutant.
uk/UK Government to be Sued in ‘Secret Corporate Court’ by Coal Firm Represented by Tory MP
ByTommy Greene
on

Former attorney general Geoffrey Cox is leading the case that could cost the taxpayer billions.

Former attorney general Geoffrey Cox is leading the case that could cost the taxpayer billions.