Communication professionals are leveraging their expertise to help raise awareness for businesses in need or those impacted by natural disasters.
Driving the news: Following the recent wildfires in Los Angeles, several communication and PR firms united to form the LA Strong Comms Coalition to support small businesses that had been affected.
A UN court's finding that countries face climate obligations under international law will find its way into climate litigation in multiple venues — as well as diplomatic and policy battles.
Why it matters: It's also a win for the nations most vulnerable to climate change, including the Pacific island nation Vanuatu, which spearheaded the push for a decision.
Tesla said Wednesday that it has begun production of "a more affordable model."
Why it matters: The automaker has long promised a cheaper EV, but has said little about it recently, fueling speculation that CEO Elon Musk had lost interest.
The Energy Department on Wednesday terminated a conditional $4.9 billion loan guarantee for a giant Midwest power line that conservatives criticized as a green energy project.
Why it matters: The DOE's move on the Grain Belt Express throws up a substantial roadblock for the project and marks another Trump administration effort to undo its predecessor's actions on energy.
As a newcomer to the auto industry, Rivian finds itself at a critical juncture.
Sales of its pricey R1 models are headed in the wrong direction, but it's pinning a lot on next year's release of a smaller, $45,000 SUV, the R2, followed later by an even cheaper R3.
But first, the company has to get through 2025.
Why it matters: Electric vehicle sales have stalled in the U.S., and President Trump's tariff and tax policies will further stifle growth.
The United Nations' judicial arm — citing "severe" effects and "existential" risks — ruled Wednesday that multiple international agreements require countries to battle climate change and cut emissions under international law.
Why it matters: While non-binding, advocates hope the International Court of Justice's advisory opinion adds new weight to global courtroom and diplomatic efforts to win tougher climate policies.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for lower-carbon data center development in a major address on climate change as the COP30 summit draws closer.
Why it matters: It signals how AI's massive energy thirst is high on the climate world's radar as hyperscalers expand infrastructure for training and use of powerful AI tools.
