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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · updated Nov 11, 2026 · 4:01 AM PT · 20 stories from 269 articles

Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey in Antalya

Climate finance pledges drop 70% as rich nations delay commitments to developing countries — As countries convene at COP31, wealthy nations have failed to finalize plans for delivering a promised $300 billion annually in climate finance to developing countries by 2035, leaving poor nations…

More: Carbon BriefCarbon Brief · 5h agoAnalysis: Climate-finance pledges fall 70% as countries meet at COP31The amount of public funding pledged to help developing countries tackle climate change has dropped by more than 70% in… The post Analysis: Climate-finance pledges fall 70% as countries meet at COP31 appeared first on…5h +5 from around the web→

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Canary Media · Brian Martucci

NRC approves X-energy's first small modular reactors for Texas industrial site — The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission cleared X-energy and Dow Chemical to build four Xe-100 advanced reactors at a Dow facility in Texas, marking a milestone for the small modular reactor industry.

More: TechCrunch ClimateTechCrunch Climate · 16h agoX-energy gets green light to build its first small modular nuclear reactorsX-energy received a construction permit from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission to build four reactors in Texas.16h +5 from around the web→

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Heatmap News · Robinson Meyer

Senate advances bipartisan permitting reform bill with 73-25 vote — The Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act cleared a key procedural hurdle Monday evening with strong bipartisan support, setting up amendments and further debate despite concerns from…

More: Heatmap NewsHeatmap News · 16h agoHouse Moderates Say Now Is the Time for Permitting ReformKey House Democrats batted back against waiting until the next Congress to do a major permitting reform bill. Speaking at a Heatmap event in downtown D.C.16h, Utility DiveUtility Dive · 21h agoPermitting bill advances in Senate, but election results cast doubt on its futureThe version of the bill that advanced this week included a manager’s amendment that sought to address some concerns, including over tribal consultation and FERC authority, but Democrats in both chambers have said they…21h, Heatmap NewsHeatmap News · 23h agoPermitting Reform ‘Survived Its First Test’23h, Heatmap NewsHeatmap News · 1d agoHow the Blue Tsunami Strengthened the Permitting BillThis is Heatmap Daily, a weekday digest written by our executive editor. Subscribe here. So here we are. The bipartisan permitting reform bill has cleared its first and most important procedural hurdle in the Senate.1d, Heatmap NewsHeatmap News · 1d agoSenate Permitting Deal Wins First VoteThe Senate on Monday night moved to open debate on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act — just after the president bizarrely threw cold water on the deal he struck for the bill.1d, Latitude MediaLatitude Media · 1d agoSenate’s bipartisan permitting bill faces crucial testTwo key Democrats pitched the bill as a response to Americans’ concerns about energy affordability and data centers. The post Senate’s bipartisan permitting bill faces crucial test appeared first on Latitude Media .1d, Guardian EnvironmentGuardian Environment · 1d agoSenate votes on bill to speed up projects from gas pipelines to clean energyEnvironmentalists torn over procedural vote to boost infrastructure projects but weaken environmental laws It’s a bill that would make it easier to build big infrastructure projects in America – everything from fossil…1d, Inside Climate NewsInside Climate News · 19h agoSenate Advances Permitting Overhaul But Roadblocks LoomThe Senate voted Monday to advance long-sought bipartisan legislation to speed permitting of big energy projects, amid acrimony over whether the bill’s support for clean energy will be overwhelmed by the fossil fuel…19h, PV TechPV Tech · 23h agoUS permitting bill moves forward as opposition growsProposed legislation that could unlock gigawatts of solar is progressing through the US Congress but faces increased resistance from campaign groups concerned it undermines environmental protections.23h, CleanTechnicaCleanTechnica · 11h agoSolar & Storage Industry Statement on Bipartisan Permitting Reform Bill Passing First Procedural VoteWASHINGTON D.C. — Following is a statement from Tim Pawlenty, CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA) on the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) clearing its first procedural hurdle in…11h, CleanTechnicaCleanTechnica · 1d agoMore than 300 Solar & Storage Companies Urge Congress to Pass Bipartisan Permitting Reform to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment, Lower CostsWASHINGTON D.C. — More than 300 solar and storage companies are urging Congress to pass the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA), S.1d +5 from around the web→

Bluesky: @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 16h ago · 4 ♥ Many environmentalists hoped that the Senate would fail to reach the 60-vote threshold, allowing the huge Democratic majority in the next Congress to rewrite the legislation wholesale. Proponents feared Trump would never sign a bill written by the Democrats. · @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 18h ago · 1 ♥ Looking at yesterday's permitting bill vote, what's next and the big divides over whether the legislation's benefits outweigh its harm. By @mlavelle.bsky.social and me: insideclimatenews.org/news/1011202... · @dangearino.bsky.social Dan Gearino · 18h ago · 1 ♥ Looking at yesterday's permitting bill vote, what's next and the big divides over whether the legislation's benefits outweigh its harm. By @mlavelle.bsky.social and me: insideclimatenews.org/news/1011202...

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Guardian Environment · Fiona Harvey in Antalya

UK foreign secretary links climate crisis to national security threat — Ed Miliband will warn world leaders at COP31 that climate impacts increasingly pose security risks to all nations as extreme weather and economic shocks become routine.

More: via Blueskyvia Bluesky · 3h agoEd Miliband: climate crisis puts national security of all countries at riskExclusive: UK foreign secretary says sci-fi scenarios of destruction ‘now regular occurrences’, as he prepares to address Cop313h +5 from around the web→

Bluesky: @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 2h ago · 14 ♥ National security of all countries at risk from climate crisis, says UK foreign secretary Ed Miliband at Cop31 climate summit www.theguardian.com/environment/... · @fionaharvey.bsky.social Fiona Harvey · 3h ago · 10 ♥ The national security of all countries is at risk from the climate crisis, as “science fiction” scenarios of widespread destruction are already coming true, the UK’s foreign secretary is to warn world leaders at COP31 @fionaharvey.bsky.social reports…

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