The week in climate

Trump turns a blind eye to climate change, a big E.P.A. rollback and preventing bird deaths.

All Newsletters Read online For subscribers May 25, 2025 Here is some of our best climate reporting from the week. Will Warasila for The New York Times Documents Show E.P.A. Wants to Erase Greenhouse Gas Limits on Power Plants → Eric Lee/The New York Times The U.S. Under Trump: Alone in Its Climate Denial → Bryan Tarnowski for The New York Times In 'Cancer Alley,' a Battle Over Who Gets to Measure Air Pollution → Vincent Alban for The New York Times An Illinois Building Was a Bird Killer. A Simple Change Made a World of Difference. → Tim Gruber for The New York Times Kennedy's Allies Against Pesticides: Environmentalists, Moms and Manly Men → Photo illustration by The New York Times; Shutterstock Ask NYT Climate Is 'Reef Safe' Sunscreen Really Better? → Justin Sullivan/Getty Images Senate Republicans Kill California's Ban on Gas-Powered Cars → Morgan Hornsby for The New York Times Virginians Are Restoring a Forest Economy Built on Herbs and Tradition → CLIMATE FORWARD Times subscribers on the list also received these editions of the newsletter. The Chocolate Cake That Made a Times Reporter Go Vegan A recipe for a vegan cake from a food blogger in Oregon helped a Times reporter to realize that plant-based eating could be delicious. By Cara Buckley House Bill Would Derail Biden's Signature Climate Law If passed, a bill from the House of Representatives would sharply curtail the tax credits that have spurred a rise in clean energy investments. By David Gelles Trump Turns a Blind Eye to Climate Change Nearly every other government in the world has recognized that a hotter planet poses a profound threat to humans and ecosystems. By David Gelles Thanks for reading. You can reach us at climateforward@nytimes.com. We read every message, and reply to many! If you received this newsletter from someone else, subscribe here. Need help? Review our newsletter help page or contact us for assistance. You received this email because you signed up for Climate Forward from The New York Times. To stop receiving Climate Forward, unsubscribe. To opt out of other promotional emails from The Times, including those regarding The Athletic, manage your email settings. Explore more subscriber-only newsletters.Get The New York Times app Connect with us on: Change Your EmailPrivacy PolicyContact UsCalifornia Notices The New York Times Company. 620 Eighth Avenue New York, NY 10018