The Trump administration’s pick to lead the Forest Service was previously an executive at a lumber industry company. The Forest Service said in a press release on Thursday that Tom Schultz of Idaho will lead the agency, which manages the nation’s national forests. According to the press release, Schultz was previously the vice president of...

During the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in Abu Dhabi in January 2026, Angola reaffirmed its commitment to expanding renewable energy as a central pillar of its national energy strategy. Represented by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, the country highlighted the role of structured planning, international cooperation and long-term investment in accelerating its energy transition. Angola’s participation in IRENA reflects a broader strategic approach aimed at diversifying the national energy mix while ensuring system reliability and sustainability. In recent years, renewable energy has gained increasing relevance within national planning frameworks, not only as a response to climate challenges but also as a means to strengthen energy security and reduce structural vulnerabilities. At the Assembly, discussions focused on the integration of large-scale renewable projects, grid stability and the importance of regulatory frameworks that support both public and private investment. Angola’s engagement in these forums aligns with its ongoing efforts to modernise the electricity sector and attract international partners with proven technical expertise. The Minister emphasised that renewable energy development in Angola is being pursued through a phased and technically grounded approach. This includes the expansion of generation capacity, reinforcement of transmission infrastructure and continuous...

A group of prominent Arizona Republicans sued the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on Tuesday over new air pollution regulations that they claim will hurt the economy. The Republican leaders of the state's House and Senate joined with the state Chamber of Commerce and Industry in the suit, alleging the new standards for fine air pollutants known...

The outer bands of Hurricane Beryl — the earliest major hurricane on record — are on track to hit Texas Sunday morning. “This is a determined storm that is still strong,” Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick (R) said Friday afternoon. “Now would be the time to prepare,” the National Weather Service’s (NWS) Corpus Christi branch wrote on the social platform X...

More than $900 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grants and loans are awaiting Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s approval under her controversial policy of personally reviewing major expenditures, an agency source told The Hill. This represents a significant backlog at the emergency management agency, which provides funding that both helps communities prepare for...

The conservative House Freedom Caucus said Friday it would “not accept” changes that “water down” its cuts to green energy tax credits as the Senate weighs whether to alter parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. The House version of the “big, beautiful bill” would make drastic changes to tax cuts for low-carbon energy...

The “Make America Healthy Again” (MAHA) movement could be on a collision course with its Republican allies over pesticides and toxic chemicals. MAHA is strongly aligned with the Trump administration, having cheered its anti-vaccine actions and food safety reforms. In general, the movement has been deeply skeptical of Big Pharma, Big Agriculture and Big Chemical....

The New York City Audubon organization has officially changed its name to NYC Bird Alliance to distance itself from the history of John James Audubon, the 19th century naturalist who was also a slave owner and vocal opponent of abolition. “After a multi-year process to assess the Audubon name and then to choose a new...