Hawaiʻi is Raising Its Tourism Tax with the Goal of Mitigating Climate Impacts
On Jan. 1, 2026, Hawaiʻi increased the statewide transient accommodations tax, or TAT, from 10.25% to 11%, with…
RFK Jr.’s new food pyramid could be a disaster for the environment — if Americans actually follow it
The Trump administration announced last week that it wants Americans to consume more protein, churning out a colorful…
What Happens Next as Trump Withdraws U.S. From Major Global Climate Agreements?
The United States announced it would leave several major international climate agreements and scientific organizations. This includes pulling…
Mapped: how the world is losing its forests to wildfires | Wildfires
The world is losing forests to fire at an unsustainable rate, experts have warned. Wildfires have always been…
Adapting greenhouse horticulture to climate change
Climate change is no longer a future projection for greenhouse horticulture, but a daily reality that is…
Sand dredging reshapes Lagos, Nigeria, and creates peril
LAGOS, Nigeria (AP) — Beneath an eight-lane expressway, Nigerian men stand waist-deep in the Lagos Lagoon, lowering buckets…
US greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025
WASHINGTON — In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases…
Japan to stay the course on fighting climate change despite U.S. exit
Japan is likely to stay the course on fighting climate change despite the United States’ recent decision to…
Lightsmith Group backs Tive to climate-proof global supply chains
Shippers, logistics providers, retailers and other global supply chain players are making climate resilience a strategic priority. The…
Court says Trump illegally blocked clean energy grants to Democratic states | Donald Trump News
A US district judge ruled that Trump’s decision singled out states that voted for Democrats in the 2024…
Richest 1% Blow Carbon Budget for 2026 in Just 10 Days
To stay within the 1.5C global warming limit, the richest 1% would have to slash their emissions…
Energy & Climate Intelligence Unit
Last updated: 12 Jan. 2026 Commenting on the release of a report by the Office for Environmental Protection (OEP) warning…