Environmental Impact - Melting glaciers pose a threat to European villages [1] - The report questions whether the high cost of protecting villages from melting glaciers is justifiable [1]

Regulatory & Policy Changes - The Trump administration, through the EPA, is moving to revoke the endangerment finding, which forms the legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions [1][2][3] - This action aims to undo the scientific and legal basis for existing and future regulations on greenhouse gas emissions [5][6] - Environmental groups, such as the Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC), plan legal challenges if their concerns are not addressed [7] Environmental & Health Impacts - Repealing the endangerment finding endangers Americans' health due to increased pollution and adverse climatic events [9][10] - Scientific evidence conclusively demonstrates that greenhouse gas emissions endanger human health through pollution and climate change impacts [10] - The revocation could exacerbate issues like wildfires, floods, hurricanes, and respiratory problems such as asthma [7][9][10] Economic & Geopolitical Implications - The move could harm the clean energy industry, potentially benefiting the fossil fuel industry [14][15] - The policy shift may give China an advantage in clean energy technologies [19] - Subsidies for the oil and gas industry are seen as detrimental to the economy and public health [17][18] Political Motivations - The decision is perceived as fulfilling a promise made to oil companies in exchange for campaign contributions [13][15] - Critics argue the administration is prioritizing the interests of the fossil fuel industry over public health and environmental protection [15][16]

From @WSJopinion: The country is witnessing the rise—finally—of a scientifically armed and debate-ready climate right. The “consensus” gatekeepers don’t like it one bit, writes @KimStrassel. https://t.co/Ngakqrwsnt ...

The Trump administration has stopped all work on the American government’s “National Climate Assessments”. But that seemingly isn’t enough. Past reports are also being removed https://t.co/18CR216Vow ...

Barclays became the latest major bank to walk out of the world’s biggest climate group for the industry, following its Wall Street peers and HSBC out of the coalition https://t.co/mMH7oXqXEY ...

The Trump administration wants to offload the cost of disaster relief to states, hoping to undo perverse incentives. This comes as climate changes is making some hazards more severe—and more expensive https://t.co/eufRwoaVJ8 ...

The Keeling curve is the world’s longest continuous measurement of the single biggest factor driving anthropogenic climate change. Its potential closure as part of Donald Trump’s science cuts will have consequences for the whole world, argues Ralph Keeling https://t.co/ZgjTElXF3R ...

Solar Energy Growth in Florida - Florida is experiencing a solar energy boom, catching up with Texas in utility-scale solar capacity [3][7] - Florida overtook California in new utility-scale solar capacity in 2024, adding over 3 gigawatts, enough to power around 600,000 homes [8] - Solar makes up roughly 9% of Florida's electricity mix [3] - From 2019 through 2024, Florida ranked number two behind California for the most rooftop residential solar panels installed each year [18][23] Factors Driving Solar Growth - The economics of solar are favorable, making it a cost-effective energy source [3][4][17][18] - A special rule in Florida allows solar farms under 75MW to skip lengthy state-level reviews, speeding up projects and lowering costs [10][24] - Florida Power and Light built over 70% of the state's new solar capacity in 2024 [10] - The Inflation Reduction Act offered a 30% tax credit for large-scale solar [13] Challenges and Risks - Florida still relies on natural gas for 74% of its power [5][19] - The "One Big Beautiful Bill" is phasing out federal tax credits for rooftop and utility-scale solar earlier than planned, raising costs [5][20][21][27] - There is high anti-renewables or anti-climate change sentiment, potentially leading to community opposition [6][24] - The early expiration of tax credits reduces the tax credits available for solar and wind assets [21]

The Trump administration’s broad threats to science—climate science especially—will have huge consequences for the future of the planet, writes Ralph Keeling. The professor explains the tough choices that lie ahead in a world that is heating up https://t.co/0KcUACMzhYIllustration: Dan Williams ...

Climate Change Strategy - A strategic rethink is needed in the fight against climate change [1] - The problem of climate change looks particularly hard today [1] - Those who favour tackling climate change need to offer more than abstract targets [1]