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

In a significant moment for U.S. climate policy, the Senate voted down a resolution aimed at nullifying the Environmental Protection Agency’s emissions rule for Indiana, marking another chapter in the ongoing debate over federal regulation of air pollution. The resolution, known as S.J. Res. 60, was introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) in September 2025,

In 2025, the Trump administration’s abrupt cancellation of hundreds of climate-related federal grants has sent shockwaves through the environmental sector. These grants, originally awarded under the Inflation Reduction Act, were designed to fund a broad array of climate initiatives across the United States. Their sudden termination has left organizations scrambling to maintain momentum on crucial

For the first time in two decades, Americans are projected to spend less than 2 percent of their disposable income on gasoline in 2025, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA). This marks a 20-year low in fuel spending, a development that has been touted as positive economic news for President Donald Trump and

Two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans, the city continues to confront the long-term consequences of inadequate flood protection. Recent assessments reveal that New Orleans’ levee and flood wall system is shrinking and deteriorating, posing a serious threat to the region’s safety, economy, and eligibility for federal flood insurance. Experts estimate that $1 billion

For anyone who loves wild animals and the forests they call home, the increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in the western United States is deeply alarming. From California to Oregon to Washington, forest fires threaten not only human communities but entire ecosystems. In response, a common approach has emerged: “managing” forests by thinning trees,

In a stunning revelation, former FEMA chief Cameron Hamilton has broken his silence, accusing the Trump administration of delaying aid for communities devastated by natural disasters. Months after being fired, Hamilton directly contradicted the administration’s claims of efficiency in disaster response, warning that officials may even be “lying” to the American people about the true