Policy rollbacks and legal shifts
Key Questions
What court action blocked Trump's restrictions?
A judge has blocked certain Trump-era restrictions on climate and environmental policies.
What was the outcome of the UNGA climate vote?
The UN General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to support strong climate action despite US opposition.
What did the ICJ rule on Loss and Damage?
The ICJ issued a landmark ruling on loss and damage that the UN has backed, though implementation gaps remain.
What new building standards is Canada advancing?
Canada is urging updated 2030 plans and 2025 Model Codes that include GHG emission limits.
Was New Jersey's environmental justice law upheld?
Yes, a court upheld NJ's groundbreaking EJ law in a January 2026 ruling.
How do India's fossil fuel subsidies compare to health spending?
India's fossil fuel subsidies now exceed its national health budget according to recent reports.
What lead does China hold in clean technology?
China continues to lead globally in clean tech deployment and related investments.
What progress has been made on the 2025 National Model Codes?
The codes introduce a new era of building performance standards focused on energy efficiency and emissions.
Judge blocks Trump's restrictions; UNGA votes; ICJ Loss & Damage; Canada urges 2030 plan and 2025 Model Codes with GHG limits; NJ EJ law upheld; India fossil subsidies exceed health budget; China clean tech lead.