The Trump administration is terminating federal funding for NOAA's Arctic Report Card, a peer-reviewed annual assessment that has documented climate change impacts in the Arctic for two decades. The region is warming faster than anywhere else on Earth.
The United States and Qatar are warning the European Union that strict methane regulations could divert gas supplies elsewhere, while eleven EU countries are calling for a pause to the rules citing potential supply disruptions and increased costs from foreign suppliers.
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly in favor of a historic resolution on countries' legal obligations to combat climate change, with Vanuatu leading the effort. The US attempted to derail the measure, while Russia and Iran joined in voting against it.
Microsoft is weighing whether to delay or scale back its ambitious clean energy targets as its rapid buildout of AI data centers strains its ability to meet climate commitments. Analysis suggests turning to gas-powered data centers could more than double the company's carbon emissions from such infrastructure.
WHO marked the 78th anniversary of its founding on April 7 by launching World Health Day 2026 with a global campaign calling for renewed commitment to collaboration and science as foundations for better health worldwide.
Health experts and international organizations have declared the rapid withdrawal of US international health aid a public health emergency of international concern (PHEIC), with warnings of severe consequences for global health facilities and services.
