At a gathering of representatives from 40 nations in Berlin, early jockeying for negotiating positions is already proving insightful ahead of the next United Nations climate summit in Dubai later this year.
Why it matters: At the Petersberg Climate Dialogue, a forum held at the German Foreign Ministry, key players in climate talks are laying out their priorities.
Why it matters: Flood and storm surge events amplified by sea level rise against such facilities could increase the chances of hazardous chemicals escaping from the sites and contaminating nearby communities.
The Supreme Court may indirectly impose fresh limits on how federal regulators can address climate change without explicit congressional blessing.
Driving the news: The court said Monday it will hear litigation about "Chevron deference" — the longstanding doctrine that agencies deserve leeway in writing regulations when statutes are either vague or silent on a topic.
A looming El Niño — an ocean-atmosphere phenomenon that shifts temperatures and changes rainfall patterns — could lead to declines in U.S. agricultural production.
Why it matters: Any decrease in agricultural production could further spike food costs and exacerbate the state of food insecurity across the country.
