Climate Change News Digest for April 2, 2025

This digest provides a selection of recent news articles relating to climate change and other environmental issues. Click on the title to read the full article from its original source.

Trump's 'green bank' freeze puts Michigan climate, housing efforts in limbo

Michigan was expected to draw down hundreds of millions from a $20 billion federal climate financing initiative funded by the Inflation Reduction Act. The Trump administration has frozen the funds, accusing groups that received them of a left-wing conspiracy to defraud the government.

By Kelly House (Bridge Magazine)

Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis

Handbook outlines practical ways faith organisations can ‘speak truth to power’ to help protect planet

By Isabella Kaminski (The Guardian)

Earth’s Land Masses Are Drying Out Fast, Scientists Warn

Researchers comparing satellite measurements of the planet’s water with the wobble in its rotation identified a steady loss of global soil moisture.

By Bob Berwyn (Inside Climate News)

Nation’s First Small Modular Nuclear Reactors Could Come to Michigan in 2030

Holtec International launches “Mission 2030” to build two SMRs at Palisades nuclear plant, nearly doubling energy output.

By Carrie Klein (Inside Climate News)

Even as new clean energy breaks records, emissions rise

The world added more solar, wind, and other renewables than ever in 2024. But with electricity demand rising, it’ll take more to cut carbon pollution from the power sector.

By Dan McCarthy (Canary Media)

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