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- 1Trump Administration Targets Wildlife Corridor for Critical Minerals▼The Trump Administration’s Critical Minerals Agenda Comes for America’s ‘Forgotten Wildlife Corridor’
The Trump administration is pushing its critical minerals agenda into a region known as America's 'forgotten wildlife corridor', raising concerns that mining expansion will threaten habitat connectivity for wildlife. Coverage from Inside Climate News highlights the conflict between mineral extraction priorities and conservation of a landscape long valued by environmental groups.
- 2Trump approves new fuel economy standards, undoing Biden-era rules▼Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
President Donald Trump says he has approved new vehicle fuel economy standards, rolling back stricter requirements put in place under the Biden administration. The move would loosen emissions and efficiency mandates for automakers, reversing a key part of the previous administration's climate policy. Industry groups and environmental advocates are expected to clash over the change as details emerge.
- 3Trump rolls back Biden-era car fuel economy standards▼Trump slashes Biden-era fuel economy standards for cars
President Trump has moved to slash fuel economy standards for cars that were put in place under the Biden administration. The rollback would ease emissions and efficiency requirements for automakers, reversing a signature climate policy of the previous administration. The move is expected to draw objections from environmental groups and praise from car manufacturers seeking lower compliance costs.
- 4Trump approves new fuel standards ending Biden EV mandate▼Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards ending Biden-era electric vehicle mandate
President Trump announced he has approved new fuel economy standards that roll back Biden-era rules pushing electric vehicle adoption. The move reverses emissions and efficiency requirements that had pressed automakers toward EV production. It is likely to reignite debate over US auto industry policy, with manufacturers and environmental groups closely watching the regulatory shift.
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The US administration is moving to loosen federal fuel-economy standards, a shift that would allow automakers to sell less efficient vehicles. Supporters argue the current rules raise car prices and burden manufacturers, while environmental groups warn the rollback would increase gasoline consumption and emissions, undoing years of climate policy.
- 6Trump declares end to 'EV mandate' with new fuel standards▼Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Trump announced new fuel economy standards that he says end the 'EV mandate,' rolling back requirements that pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. The move reverses stricter rules adopted under the Biden administration and gives manufacturers more flexibility to sell gasoline-powered cars. The announcement is drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups, and drivers watching how it will affect vehicle prices and EV adoption in the US.
- 7Climate groups say Bill C-39 guts Canada's environmental policy●# canada Bill C-39 dismantles Canada’s environmental policy ‘beyond anything we’ve ever seen,’ say climate groups While
Canadian climate organizations are raising the alarm over Bill C-39, arguing the legislation would dismantle the country's environmental protections to an extent they describe as unprecedented. Greenpeace campaigners say the bill hands cabinet unchecked discretion to override environmental laws, while Senator Clément Gignac has defended the measure. Critics warn the bill could let the government bypass existing environmental review requirements with minimal oversight.
- 8Greta Thunberg and Aurora sue Sweden again over climate inaction▼Greta Thunberg, Aurora sue Sweden again, arguing it failed children on climate
Climate activist Greta Thunberg and the group Aurora have filed a new lawsuit against Sweden, arguing the state has failed to protect children from the consequences of climate change. The legal action follows earlier attempts to hold the Swedish government accountable through the courts, and renews pressure on policymakers over the country's climate commitments.
- 9Trump to loosen Biden-era vehicle fuel economy rules▼Trump plans to loosen Biden-era fuel economy requirements for vehicles in the United States
President Trump is planning to roll back fuel economy requirements for vehicles in the United States that were introduced under the Biden administration. The move would ease emissions and efficiency standards imposed on automakers, and it is drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups and policymakers amid ongoing debates over US climate policy.
- 10Trump administration to ease Biden-era fuel economy rules▼Trump administration set to ease Biden-era fuel economy rules
The Trump administration is preparing to roll back fuel economy standards introduced under President Biden, easing requirements on automakers. The move would relax emissions and mileage rules that had pushed manufacturers toward electric vehicles. Industry groups have long argued the standards were too costly, while environmental advocates are expected to oppose the reversal.
- 11Climate Anxiety Support Group Discusses Man-Made Crisis●Climate Change Anxiety Support Group Cafe:Let’sTalk-“This is not a natural calamity: it is being done to us knowingly”-Guardian UK
A climate anxiety support group, Cafe:Let'sTalk, is drawing attention after a discussion centred on the claim that climate change is not a natural calamity but something being done to people knowingly. The conversation, reported in connection with Guardian UK coverage, reflects a growing focus on the psychological toll of the climate crisis and feelings of anger over its human causes rather than treating it as an unavoidable disaster.
- 12US Eases Environmental Reviews for Natural Gas Projects●MAKING PROJECTS EASIER: US Eases Environmental Reviews for Natural Gas Projects
The US government is moving to simplify environmental reviews for natural gas projects, a step officials describe as making project development easier. The change could speed up permitting for pipelines, terminals and other gas infrastructure, cutting the time and paperwork developers face. Environmental groups are likely to object that weaker reviews raise risks to air, water and affected communities.
- 13Trump to roll back Biden fuel-economy rules Monday●Trump to unveil rollback of Biden fuel-economy mandates Monday
President Trump is set to announce a rollback of the Biden administration's fuel-economy mandates on Monday. The move would loosen emissions and mileage requirements placed on automakers, reversing one of the previous administration's key climate policies. The announcement is expected to draw reactions from the auto industry, environmental groups and regulators over its impact on emissions and vehicle costs.
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Donald Trump is planning to reverse fuel economy standards introduced under the Biden administration. The rollback would undo stricter efficiency requirements for cars and light trucks, easing pressure on automakers while likely drawing criticism from environmental groups. It fits a broader agenda of dismantling his predecessor's climate and energy regulations, and it is expected to face legal and political pushback.
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President Trump has moved to roll back fuel economy standards put in place under the Biden administration, loosening requirements that pushed automakers toward more efficient vehicles. The decision is drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups, and consumers, with supporters framing it as relief from costly mandates and critics warning it will increase emissions and fuel use.
- 16Trump Approves Fuel Economy Standards, Ends Electric Vehicle Mandates▼Trump Approves Fuel Economy Standards to Abolish Electric Vehicle Mandates
President Donald Trump has approved new fuel economy standards that eliminate existing electric vehicle mandates in the United States. The move rolls back requirements pushing automakers toward EV production, a long-standing pledge of his campaign. The decision is drawing attention from the auto industry and environmental groups, with automakers likely reassessing production plans and regulators preparing responses.
- 17Data Center Backlash Has Yet to Become a Climate Fight●📰 The Data Center Backlash Should Also Be a Climate Reckoning. It Isn’t Yet Climate groups are latching onto the data ce
Opposition to data centers is growing in many communities, but climate groups argue the movement has not yet turned into a broader reckoning over the facilities' greenhouse gas emissions. Activists are joining local anti-data-center campaigns, hoping to draw attention to the massive energy and water demands of the computing infrastructure behind AI and cloud services. The open question is whether residents angry about land, power and noise will also come to care about the impact on the atmosphere.
- 18Extinction Rebellion Issues Second Environmental Warning▼Xtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Notice
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion has issued what it calls a second environmental warning, restating its alarm about the failure of governments to address ecological breakdown. The group frames the notice as a renewed call to action on climate change and biodiversity loss. No further details about the warning's contents were provided.