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Climate fund threatens federal finances

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SP and Greens' Klimafonds-Initiative proposed a massive subsidy fund ahead of the March 8 referendum, critics warned it threatened federal finances and might still miss climate targets.

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"Trump set to gut U.S. climate change policy and environmental regulations" by Matthew Daly and @seungminkim1.bsky.social for the @apnews.com: apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump set to gut U.S. climate change policy and environmental regulations: White House official
The Trump administration is expected this week to revoke a scientific finding that long has been the central basis for U.S. action to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change accordi...
apnews.com
February 10, 2026 at 1:56 PM
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Shameful. Note these are funds to help countries that are experiencing a climate related disaster like floods ect, not to fund a project like say windmills.
The US has stopped supporting climate-linked lending at the International Monetary Fund, casting “no” votes or abstentions on financing programs it had previously backed, after the Trump administration signaled a shift in priorities.
US Pulls Support at IMF for Climate Lending Bashed by Bessent
The US has stopped supporting climate-linked lending at the International Monetary Fund, casting “no” votes or abstentions on financing programs it had previously backed, after the Trump administration signaled a shift in priorities.
bloom.bg
February 10, 2026 at 5:29 PM

Reposted by Jussi T. Eronen

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Government action on climate adaptation is accelerating.

Our new research, funded by the @zcralliance.bsky.social, shows that 75% of adaptation‑relevant laws and policies have been adopted since the Paris Agreement in 2015, and almost half since 2020.
Climate change adaptation laws and policies: a review of trends, gaps and opportunities in 35 countries - Grantham Research Institute on climate change and the environment
This report expands the knowledge base on adaptation-relevant laws and policies by identifying and analysing 902 of these laws and policies over time across 35 countries representing diverse regions, ...
www.lse.ac.uk
February 11, 2026 at 10:41 AM

Reposted by Joe R. Feagin

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Great news for climate!

A record number of green energy projects are underway. 👏

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
More solar farms on the way after record renewables auction
The results have been welcomed by climate and clean energy groups but could face opposition from local communities.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 10, 2026 at 4:56 PM
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Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation:
A small group of conservative activists has worked for 16 years to stop all government efforts to fight climate change. Their efforts seem poised to pay off. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...
Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 2:07 PM