Countries at #COP30 are discussing a potential new #adaptationfinance goal. I've updated the calculations from our August blog on potential options - removing some scenarios that haven't gained traction and adding others that have.

Good thread from energy expert on why the IEA numbers getting the headlines may be too pessimistic on RE/EVs & to optimistic on oil not peaking!

As climate disasters intensify, this year’s COP30 must turn commitments into action to protect people, build resilient economies, and safeguard the natural systems we all rely on.

A tiny snapshot of the continued climate actions at the Multilateral Development Banks - yes they are still doing stuff even with the headwinds: www.linkedin.com/pulse/state-...

Great news from 🇪🇺 as climate finance numbers are up: In 2024, EU contributed €31.7 billion from public sources and mobilised an additional €11 billion in private finance for developing countries in combating climate change and adapting to its impacts. Source: www.consilium.europa.eu/en/infograph...

Clean Shipping Coalition | NGOs Slam UN Shipping Body Deferral of Plan to Cut Climate Pollution - Clean Shipping Coalition

Anyone looking outside their window knows that climate change is here. The real question is why any responsible leader would try so hard to convince us otherwise.

The Kimmel suspension is a much bigger deal than you know. It's really about a growing alliance between Trump and the companies that own America's local TV stations - like Nexstar - to turn local TV into Trump propaganda. 1/ Let me tell you the short story. It's chilling.

Carbon pricing works, including to reduce aviation’s climate impacts. Around €100 million #EUETS support for airlines which are using less polluting fuels has been announced climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...

What Could a New Adaptation Finance Goal Look Like? At COP30 countries should set an int'l adaptation finance goal. Here is analysis of the 7 potential scenarios that have been proposed. www.nrdc.org/bio/joe-thwa... from @joethwaites.bsky.social @adellethomas.bsky.social

A Casualty of Trump’s Tariffs: India’s Nascent Solar Industry www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/c...

Trump, With Tariffs and Threats, Tries to Strong-Arm Nations to Retreat on Climate Goals: My take: “You see a more systematic attempt to be a fossil fuel first strategy to everything that they do”@nytimes.com www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/c...

NEW: What’s new with national renewable targets? Not much! At COP28, every country agreed to work to triple global renewable capacity. But many countries have yet to update their 2030 targets..

Deep-sea mining must be paused until its environmental, sociocultural, and economic risks are understood and alternatives like recycling are explored. We must reduce demand for new mining.

Trump wants America to be affordable and energy dominant, but this new bill "is economic malpractice,” says E2’s Zach Amittay. As demand surges from AI, manufacturing, and population growth, it cuts credits for the fastest and cheapest energy we have: solar. on.e2.org/3Gpad7u

My colleagues and I took a trip last month to the Gulf of California (Sea of Cortez) in Mexico to see the location of a proposed LNG facility and path of the associated 900+ foot tankers. As our post states - 𝐌𝐞𝐱𝐢𝐜𝐨 𝐏𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜’𝐬 𝐒𝐚𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐨 𝐋𝐍𝐆: 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭, 𝐖𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐜𝐞. www.nrdc.org/bio/joel-rey...

Solar and batteries are the quickest, cheapest way to solidify the nation’s ​“energy dominance,” a frequently stated goal of Pres. Trump. But North Carolina will lose big if cuts to clean energy credits become law. www.canarymedia.com/articles/cle...

A reminder that impoundment and careless contract terminations are illegal, despite how accustomed to them folk are growing. And if DOI is RIF’ing people right now, that’s illegal too - they are under a 2-week TRO in the AFSCME case.

Big polluters are proposing a dangerous fossil fuel project in the heart of a World Heritage site—putting imperiled species and neighboring communities at risk.

Japan must resist Trump's Alaska LNG pet project: asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japa...

Pope Francis recognized the need to act on climate change—especially the wealthiest and biggest polluters. We hope to see Pope Leo XIV follow these footsteps in bringing environmental issues to the forefront.

I've read a lot of legally binding trade "agreements" over the years. This is an MOU / plan of what they agree. It isn't a trade deal, trade agreement, or anything binding.

Freedom of Information Act documents for EPA’s greenhouse gas inventory. www.edf.org/freedom-info... "Gross [U.S. greenhouse gas] emissions decreased from 2022 to 2023 by 2.3%, driven largely by a decrease in CO2 emissions from fossil fuel combustion." Trump's EPA is busy reversing that progress.

As the #netzero transition accelerates, the EU will have an LNG surplus by 2027, allowing the total phase-out of Russian gas imports without becoming overdependent on US LNG imports. Explore this data in our new #EUGasInsight 👇 strategicperspectives.eu/eu-gas-insig...

The rules of the game should be set by the best in class, says Shruti Shukla, the @nrdc.org Senior Advocate for International Energy, when asked about the outlook of the EU's energy investments in the U.S.

Bloomberg: US Export-Import Bank Lifts Curbs on Coal Plant Loans After Trump Order www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

Reuters-US Ex-Im Bank votes to reverse ban on overseas coal lending. As I said: "Ex-Im's decision to allow U.S. taxpayer money to be used to finance overseas coal projects is an economic and climate disaster.

Our forecast for China PV build in 2025 is 369GW(DC), up from 339GW(DC) in 2024, and growing slowly to peak at 428GW(DC) in 2030. But who knows, really. We do think the phase of heady PV new build growth is over, just because the sector got really big.

@nrdc.org reaction to Pres Trump eliminating the US National Climate Assessment: “This assessment is so important because it lets every American know how climate change affects their community—or even their own backyard." www.nrdc.org/press-releas...

Pacific island states urge rich countries to expedite plans to cut emissions www.theguardian.com/environment/...

There's so much crap happening that this major news managed to slip past my attention: 'this office — which supported the efforts of previous Administrations to hobble the United States through participation in UNFCCC and other agreements is unnecessary' www.politico.com/news/2025/04...

The US wasn't invited to the UN-led meeting of world leaders on climate action last week, where China pledged to double down on climate action. And when the US is present at a climate event, their message goes down "like a fart in a phone box." 🎁 link www.bloomberg.com/news/newslet...

Hard to believe ones eyes when reading news coming out of the Trump administration. Closing down teh office in US State Dept that leads climate negotiations. One official is quoted as calling this “strategically fucking dumb”. Yes, exactly. subscriber.politicopro.com/article/eene...

“This will hamstring international climate cooperation at the worst possible time,” said one official, referring to the upcoming COP30. It’s “just strategically fucking dumb when it comes to China,” that person added, saying the move would leave a leadership vacuum that China could fill.”

With China's Xi and Europe's von der Leyen in attendance, this meeting feels like world leaders feeling like global climate goals are at risk of being in serious trouble. There was no invitation to the US 🎁link www.bloomberg.com/news/article...

The Trump administration is clearing the path for destructive logging projects across 113 million acres of public forests—a directive that follows a recent executive order to ramp up timber production by 25%. We won’t stand for this disastrous plan.

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NEW | World surpasses 40% clean power in 2024, driven by a RECORD rise in renewables 📈 Solar has DOUBLED in just three years, remaining the world’s fastest-growing source of new electricity and the engine of the energy transition ⚡ ember-energy.org/lat... #GER2025

A net zero shipping deal is in sight! 🚢 Next week, countries have the opportunity to secure a landmark agreement that would see the sector rapidly cut emissions and environmental harms ✍️WWF's Mark Lutes writes for @climatechangenews.com #IMO #MEPC83

🚨 Attention for those who had USAID funding terminated....

I may be tired and a little hoarse, but as I said again and again on the Senate floor, this is a moment where we cannot afford to be silent, when we must speak up.

I’m heading to the Senate floor because Donald Trump and Elon Musk have shown a complete disregard for the rule of law, the Constitution, and the needs of the American people. You can tune in on CSPAN, YouTube, X, and Facebook.

From gutting USAID to closing all EPA environmental justice offices, Trump is guaranteeing that Americans will suffer. These agencies are critical to protecting people who need it most. It’s time for our elected leaders to hold Trump accountable for his actions on behalf of the people they serve.

American workers, farmers, and aid producers — as well as our national interest — have been needlessly harmed by this reckless and illegal action. President Trump, Secretary Rubio, and Elon Musk must immediately allow USAID to continue its essential work.

Today, a federal judge confirmed what is clear as day in the Constitution — only Congress can reorganize USAID, a federal agency it created.

The Gulf of California is home to an array of marine life, from whale sharks to giant squid. A new proposed LNG project threatens these species and their homes—including the vaquita, which is on the brink of extinction. www.nrdc.org/bio/francine...

Trump is giving up the U.S. seat on the Board of the FRLD but the United States fully paid in its $17.5m pledge last year. These resources will support vulnerable communities around the world dealing with the impacts of climate change, the U.S. just won't get a say in how they're spent.