The world’s climate ambitions are facing a stark reality check. According to a recent United Nations report, the collective plans of nations to curb greenhouse gas emissions are falling far short of what is needed to limit global warming and protect the planet. Projections indicate that by 2035, global emissions will only be six percent

At Sustainable Action Now, we are constantly monitoring breakthroughs at the intersection of technology, climate solutions, and sustainability. Recently, a global cooling startup made headlines by raising $60 million to test a groundbreaking sun-reflecting technology designed to lower surface temperatures and combat the effects of climate change. This development has sparked both excitement and debate

In the ever-shifting landscape of U.S. energy policy, few stories illustrate the growing tension between fossil fuel expansion and climate responsibility as sharply as the ongoing rift between Energy Secretary Chris Wright and the Trump administration. The former Liberty Energy CEO, once hailed as the perfect embodiment of “energy dominance,” is now facing mounting scrutiny

The battle over language is the battle over truth—and in late September 2025, that battle intensified. Reports from multiple outlets, including Politico and NPR, revealed that the Department of Energy (DOE) under the Trump administration circulated internal guidance instructing staff to avoid using certain climate-related terms. Words like “climate change” and “emissions” were singled out,

Recent reports have reignited one of the most controversial energy debates in decades: whether the United States should repurpose weapons-grade plutonium from its nuclear stockpile to fuel civilian power plants. The proposal, currently under review by the Trump administration, stems from executive orders signed in May 2025 by former President Trump and has already sparked

The confirmation of Michael G. Waltz as the U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations represents a pivotal turning point in American diplomacy, carrying major implications for climate policy, sustainability initiatives, and anti-corruption reform at the U.N. This appointment, the final piece of the Trump administration’s cabinet, signals a decisive shift in U.S. engagement with international

While Some Call It a ‘Scam,’ the World’s Largest Polluter Just Doubled Down on Wind and Solar In a week marked by sharp contrasts, China—the world’s largest emitter of carbon dioxide—renewed its clean energy pledges just one day after former U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed climate initiatives as a “scam.” The announcement sent a clear

As the world intensifies its efforts to combat climate change, uncertainty looms over the United States’ role in international climate commitments. Despite widespread calls for decisive action, former President Donald Trump’s allies and climate observers alike are still waiting for clarity on his administration’s plans regarding the 1992 treaty ratified by the Senate—a cornerstone of