Nauru, the world's 3rd-smallest country, changes its name to Naoero

China test-launches a ballistic missile in the South Pacific and raises regional concerns

Judge says construction of large offshore wind farm near Rhode Island can resume
In latest anti-wind action, Trump administration moves to revoke SouthCoast Wind permit
Trump administration halts work on an almost-finished wind farm
Oregon has a massive new wave energy testing facility. But who is going to use it?
The Trump administration seeks to eliminate or privatize the Energy Star program
Trump, Congressional Republicans propose big cuts for Western renewable energy labs, research
A climate science network may lose its Pacific hub. Here's what that means for local researchers

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby resigns over sex abuse scandal
Archdiocese of Los Angeles agrees to pay $880 million to settle sexual abuse claims
In the Pacific, a ‘Dumping Ground’ for Priests Accused or Convicted of Abuse

France imposes a state of emergency in New Caledonia as unrest continues

3 men stranded on a Pacific island were rescued by spelling 'help' with palm leaves

Tuvalu lawmakers chose former attorney general Feleti Teo as prime ministe
Taiwan says its ties with Tuvalu are ‘everlasting’ as Pacific Island nation names new prime minister
Voting begins in tiny Tuvalu in election that reverberates from China to Australia
Taiwan douses speculation Tuvalu may axe diplomatic ties, as no. of Pacific allies dwindles
China, Nauru formally resume diplomatic relations after South Pacific nation cuts ties with Taiwan

Biden tells Pacific islands leaders he'll act on their warnings about climate change
Rishi Sunak defends U.K. climate policy U-turn amid international criticism
How ‘carbon farming’ could help Oregon reach its climate goals