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- 1Trump moves to roll back Biden-era fuel economy rules▼Trump says he is rolling back Biden-era US fuel economy rules for cars
President Donald Trump says his administration is rolling back fuel economy standards for cars introduced under Joe Biden. The Biden-era rules required automakers to improve mileage and cut emissions across their US fleets. The rollback is expected to ease compliance costs for carmakers but draw criticism from environmental groups concerned about higher emissions and fuel consumption.
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The United States is set to finalize vehicle fuel economy standards that are significantly lower than previously planned, according to a Reuters report. The rollback would allow automakers to sell less fuel-efficient vehicles than earlier rules required, easing regulatory pressure on the industry while drawing criticism from environmental groups concerned about rising emissions and fuel costs for consumers.
- 3Two million displaced in Mexico by violence and climate crises●📰 Zwei Millionen auf der Flucht vor Gewalt und Klimakrisen https://www. pressenza.com/de/2026/09/zwei- millionen-auf-der
Around two million people in Mexico have been forced from their homes by armed violence and climate-related disasters, according to a report citing INEGI survey data and UNHCR figures. The displacement is concentrated in states such as Chiapas and Guerrero, where cartel conflict, poverty and repeated natural disasters are overlapping. Human rights groups are urging authorities to recognise internal displacement as a growing structural crisis and provide protection and aid to those affected.
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The Trump administration is preparing to sharply weaken federal clean car rules, the emissions and fuel-efficiency standards that govern vehicle pollution in the United States. The New York Times reports the plan would roll back requirements pushed under previous administrations to push automakers toward electric vehicles. The move is expected to draw swift opposition from environmental groups and some states while being welcomed by parts of the auto industry.
- 5Trump approves new fuel economy standards, undoing Biden-era rules▼Trump says he approved new fuel economy standards, rolling back Biden-era rules
President Donald Trump says he has approved new vehicle fuel economy standards, rolling back stricter requirements put in place under the Biden administration. The move would loosen emissions and efficiency mandates for automakers, reversing a key part of the previous administration's climate policy. Industry groups and environmental advocates are expected to clash over the change as details emerge.
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A new report indicates that acceptance of LGBT people in the Netherlands has declined markedly, reversing the country's long-standing reputation as one of Europe's most tolerant societies. Researchers and advocacy groups point to an increasingly hostile public debate, with politicians and online discourse contributing to a climate where openly hostile attitudes have become more common and socially acceptable.
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The US administration is moving to loosen federal fuel-economy standards, a shift that would allow automakers to sell less efficient vehicles. Supporters argue the current rules raise car prices and burden manufacturers, while environmental groups warn the rollback would increase gasoline consumption and emissions, undoing years of climate policy.
- 8Trump declares end to 'EV mandate' with new fuel standards▼Trump declares end to ‘EV mandate’ with new fuel economy standards
President Trump announced new fuel economy standards that he says end the 'EV mandate,' rolling back requirements that pushed automakers toward electric vehicles. The move reverses stricter rules adopted under the Biden administration and gives manufacturers more flexibility to sell gasoline-powered cars. The announcement is drawing attention from the auto industry, environmental groups, and drivers watching how it will affect vehicle prices and EV adoption in the US.
- 9Climate groups say Bill C-39 guts Canada's environmental policy●# canada Bill C-39 dismantles Canada’s environmental policy ‘beyond anything we’ve ever seen,’ say climate groups While
Canadian climate organizations are raising the alarm over Bill C-39, arguing the legislation would dismantle the country's environmental protections to an extent they describe as unprecedented. Greenpeace campaigners say the bill hands cabinet unchecked discretion to override environmental laws, while Senator Clément Gignac has defended the measure. Critics warn the bill could let the government bypass existing environmental review requirements with minimal oversight.
- 10Extinction Rebellion Issues Second Environmental Warning▼Xtinction Rebellion Issues Environmental Warning, Second Notice
Climate activist group Extinction Rebellion has issued what it calls a second environmental warning, restating its alarm about the failure of governments to address ecological breakdown. The group frames the notice as a renewed call to action on climate change and biodiversity loss. No further details about the warning's contents were provided.