One person was killed and three others injured Thursday evening in a rockslide near Bow Glacier Falls in Canada's Rocky Mountains.
Hot, dry conditions are set to persist, with temperatures going as high as 32C in central England.
[Oxfam] A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political affiliations, income levels and age groups.
Tropical Storm Dalila brings flooding to Acapulco, while Hurricane Erick causes disruption in Oaxaca state While the western Atlantic has experienced a quiet start to the hurricane season, the eastern Pacific has recently become fairly active, producing a tropical storm and a category 4 hurricane within a few days. The first and weaker of these systems, Tropical Storm Dalila, developed into a tropical storm late last week. Although this storm stayed off the coast of Mexico and was relatively weak to other storms that have developed in this region, Dalila brought flooding and mudslides to the resort town of Acapulco, in western Mexico. Continue reading...
Hier gibt es die besten Fotos vom Auftakt am Donnerstag mit 100 Kilo Herz und Raum27. Hurricane Fotos vom Donnerstag: Anreise und erste Bands Das Hurricane Festival 2025 hat offiziell begonnen. Der frühe Anreiseverkehr führte zwar auch zu Staus, doch tat das der Stimmung offenbar keinen Abbruch, wie unsere Hurricane-Fotos vom Donnerstag zeigen. Viele Besucherinnen und Besucher reisten frühzeitig an, um sich rechtzeitig für das Warm-up-Programm mit Acts wie 100 Kilo... Der Beitrag Hurricane Festival 2025: Die besten Bilder vom Auftakt am Donnerstag erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Executives from major pipeline builders ATCO and TC Energy were present at a sit-down with the Mexican president at this week’s Group of Seven summit.
Galena, a sprawling village of 400 people along the Yukon River, is shifting to clean energy to reduce its reliance on expensive, imported diesel.
In-house attorneys say it was illegal for Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) to hire an outside firm to oversee the high-profile case against the oil industry.
Even in the U.S., where the policy was least popular, half of those surveyed said they'd support a climate tax that redistributes wealth.
[Premium Times] To rid the area of lurking criminal gangs, locals cleared vast stretches of tree cover, unaware of the environmental cost.
France is sweating under the first heatwave of what forecasters predict will be a long, hot summer – and climate change means we’ll see more of them in the years and decades to come
Der letzte noch offene Slot im Line-up des Hurricane Festivals 2025 ist vergeben. Seit Längerem haben Festival-Besucher spekuliert, doch nun ist klar, wer den letzten Slot am Sonntag auf der Hauptbühne spielen wird. Die Veranstalter des Hurricane Festivals haben den Secret Act bekannt gegeben. Der britische Singer-Songwriter Tom Odell wird am Sonntag (22. Juni) ab 15:45 Uhr auf der Forest Stage auftreten. Damit ist das Programm des Festivals,... Der Beitrag Geheimnis gelüftet: Dieser Secret Act spielt beim Hurricane Festival erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Every year on 21st June we encourage everyone to participate in " Show your Stripes Day " to start conversations about climate risks and solutions. Springboarding from a crocheted blanket created by fellow University of Reading professor Ellie Highwood, the "warming stripes" graphic was created in 2018 by Prof. Ed Hawkins , who explains the visualization's purpose in this video: The "warming stripes" have been embraced around the world as a clear and vivid representation of how the climate is changing-- a powerful appeal to urgency in addressing our climate crisis. From the website of the University of Reading : What is Show Your Stripes Day? Show Your Stripes Day is a global moment to share our concern about how the climate is changing and the need...
Authorities in southern Mexico were still assessing damage and watching rising rivers as rain from the remnants of Hurricane Erick doused the region.
Federal prosecutors released a trove of new pictures in Sean 'Diddy' Combs' trial that show deadly AR-15 style riffles and mounds of lubricant and baby oil.
New York Times: Nuclear and military facilities, gas and oil depots have been targeted.
Residents cleared debris and drained flooded streets after the storm.
It can be tempting to spend money on high-end synthetic oil changes for your car, but is it actually worth the extra cost you'll pay for it?
It’s the first major hurricane on record to strike the Americas so early in the year. The post Hurricane Erick crashes into Mexico at category 3 strength appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Short, intense summer rainfall in Alpine regions is likely to become more frequent and severe in the future because of global warming, according to a study released Thursday by the University of Lausanne (UNIL).
Open access notables Human influence on climate detectable in the late 19th century , Santer et al., Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences When could scientists have first known that fossil fuel burning was significantly altering global climate? We attempt to answer this question by performing a thought experiment with model simulations of historical climate change. We assume that the capability to monitor global-scale changes in atmospheric temperature existed as early as 1860 and that the instruments available in this hypothetical world had the same accuracy as today’s satellite-borne microwave radiometers. We then apply a pattern-based “fingerprint” method to disentangle human and natural effects on climate. A human-caused stratospheric...
[Ethiopian Herald] Despite contributing a mere 4 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions, the African continent faces some of the most severe consequences of climate change.
It would take more than 9.5 million square miles of trees to offset the emissions of the world's 200 largest fossil fuel companies, according to new research.
Hurricane Erick has made landfall along a major coast where millions of people brace for life-threatening conditions.
Groundwater records from the last ice age indicate that aquifers in the U.S. Southwest are more sensitive to global warming than aquifers in the Pacific Northwest.
According to beekeeper Laurence Edwards, 39, the UK heatwave could create a 'nectar tsunami' that triggers a rapid swarming event.
Alerts across England are in force until Monday morning and come as heatwave conditions are expected.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Eastern Cape Provincial Government is today hosting a Provincial Day of Mourning in honour of the victims of last week's floods.
Asking AI reasoning models questions in areas such as algebra or philosophy caused carbon dioxide emissions to spike significantly.
[Daily Maverick] As South Africa reels from another deadly flood, this time in the Eastern Cape, we take a look at the bigger picture of the nation's vulnerability. Floods are the country's most common weather disaster, with intense cut-off low weather systems, probably amplified by climate change, repeatedly causing devastation.
False claims obstructing climate action, say researchers, amid calls for climate lies to be criminalised Rampant climate misinformation is turning the crisis into a catastrophe, according to the authors of a new report. It found climate action was being obstructed and delayed by false and misleading information stemming from fossil fuel companies, rightwing politicians and some nation states. The report , from the International Panel on the Information Environment (Ipie), systematically reviewed 300 studies. Continue reading...
The storm is expected to bring “life-threatening” rainfall, flooding and storm surges, according to the National Hurricane Center.
PARIS - From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned on Thursday.
[New Times] Rwanda Development Board (RDB) has announced plans to establish a national park on the country's islands, which undoubtedly marks a visionary step toward safeguarding biodiversity while promoting sustainable development. This initiative demonstrates Rwanda's ongoing commitment to environmental protection, eco-tourism, and inclusive growth.
Dieses Jahr kann beim Hurricane Festival wieder gekühltes Bier vorbestellt und vor Ort abgeholt werden. Beim Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel zählt ein gekühltes Bier für viele Festivalbesucher:innen zu den Essentials des Wochenendes. Besonders bei den angekündigten sommerlichen Temperaturen steigt schnell der Wunsch nach kalten Getränken. Doch auf den stromlosen Campingplätzen ist eine dauerhafte Kühlung kaum umzusetzen. Abhilfe soll nun ein bereits bekannter Service schaffen, der in diesem Jahr auf dem... Der Beitrag Hurricane Festival 2025: Kaltes Bier wieder vorbestellbar erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Blockage of strait of Hormuz, through which about 25% of world’s oil passes, could shock energy market, says Wael Sawan • Business live – latest updates An escalation in the Middle East conflict could have a “huge impact on global trade”, the boss of the oil company Shell has warned, as Donald Trump suggested the US could enter the air war between Israel and Iran. Shell, one of the biggest traders of oil and natural gas in the world, said it had contingency plans in case the conflict disrupted flows from the region. There is a risk that a blockage in the strait of Hormuz could shock the energy market. Continue reading...
Environment minister Murray Watt says the government’s thumping federal election win created a ‘very clear mandate’ to establish the EPA 2.0 and fix the nature laws Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The latest attempt to rewrite federal environmental protection laws won’t be “credible” unless it forces decision-makers to consider climate change when assessing projects, advocates have warned, as consultation on the changes begins. Select environment groups, miners, business and farming chiefs joined the new environment minister, Murray Watt, for a roundtable in Canberra on Thursday. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
The Energy Ministry is working to allay concerns over the impact of the Israel-Iran war, pledging that authorities will continue to cap fuel prices, though this may require cutting the oil excise tax.
[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius's water supplies are running very low. As a small island, it is affected by tropical cyclones, rising temperatures, rising sea levels, and a warming ocean. Rainfall levels have decreased by 8% over the last 10 years.
Southern Mexico’s Pacific coast was braced for a Thursday morning impact with the approach of Hurricane Erick, which was upgraded to an “extremely dangerous” Category 4 early Thursday, the US National Hurricane Center said.
The major storm threatens to unleash destructive winds near where the eye crashes ashore, flash floods and a dangerous storm surge, forecasters said.
Erick became an "extremely dangerous" Category 4 hurricane early Thursday, as it crossed the Pacific Ocean en route to western Mexican two days after becoming a named storm.
Intense rain is likely across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
The Earth could be doomed to breach a key climate target in as little as three years, scientists warn.
The storm is expected to make landfall on Mexico's southern Pacific coast on Thursday.
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Time is running out to curb climate change, scientists have warned in a major new report. With the remaining carbon budget only expected to last three years.
Breaching threshold would ramp up catastrophic weather events, further increasing human suffering The planet’s remaining carbon budget to meet the international target of 1.5C has just two years left at the current rate of emissions, scientists have warned, showing how deep into the climate crisis the world has fallen. Breaching the target would ramp up the extreme weather already devastating communities around the world. It would also require carbon dioxide to be sucked from the atmosphere in future to restore the stable climate in which the whole of civilisation developed over the past 10,000 years. Continue reading...
1.5 Degrees C: Understanding World’s Critical Warming Threshold shannon.paton@… Wed, 06/18/2025 - 14:35 Nearly a decade ago, the world rallied around the Paris Agreement on climate change and the goal of holding global temperature rise to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F). Since then, the “1.5C goal” has become the world’s North Star for climate action — a critical benchmark against which policies are set and progress is measured. But an alarming wave of recent data underscores just how close we are to surpassing this widely cited threshold. Atmospheric concentration of carbon dioxide reached its highest level in 2 million years last year. 2024 also marked the first single year in which global average surface temperature rose more than 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial...
Even if agricultural practices adapt in response to higher temperatures, five of the world's six main staple crops will suffer severe losses due to climate change
[FrontPageAfrica] Yekepa, Nimba County -- An environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) and two official permits issued by Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have debunked recent claims by Senator Nya Twayen that ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML) constructed its multi-million-dollar iron ore concentrator in Toledeh, Nimba County without proper environmental clearance.
Production of staple crops projected to fall by as much as 120 calories per person per day for every 1C of heating Some of our critical staple crops could suffer “substantial” production losses due to climate breakdown, a study has found, even if farmers adapt to worsening weather. Maize, soy, rice, wheat, cassava and sorghum yields are projected to fall by as much as 120 calories per person per day for every 1C the planet heats up, according to new research in Nature, with average daily losses that could add up to the equivalent of not having breakfast. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Over at Carbon Brief I have a new detailed explainer on aerosols. They have a major (but poorly constrained) cooling effect on the climate, masking about 0.5C warming from CO2 and other greenhouse gases that would otherwise have occurred. However, we are rapidly reducing both aerosol emissions and their resulting climate cooling effect. Global emissions of SO2, the most important aerosol, have fallen by 40% since the mid?2000s. China has cut its SO2 emissions more than 70% over the same period. This is a good thing; SO2 is a major precursor to PM2.5, which is responsible for millions of deaths from outdoor air pollution worldwide. But reductions to clean the air are quickly unmasking more warming from our...
The Trump Department of Energy brought back the advisory panel, which was shuttered by former President Joe Biden.
"Digesters" that convert methane from manure ponds into fuel can dramatically reduce emissions of this potent greenhouse gas on dairy farms, scientists have found.
Pipeline tells the story of five professional divers who were tasked with repairing an undersea oil pipe off the coast of Trinidad and Tobago in February 2022.
DUBAI — The United Arab Emirates' (UAE) energy ministry said a collision between two oil tankers near the Strait of Hormuz was likely caused by a navigational misjudgement by one of the vessels.
Ein optimiertes Verkehrskonzept und keine Baustellen sollen für entspanntes Ankommen sorgen. Die Anreise zum diesjährigen Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel soll laut Polizei und örtlichen Behörden weitgehend störungsfrei verlaufen. Die Zeiten, in denen es auf den Zufahrtsstraßen rund um das Festivalgelände regelmäßig zu massiven Rückstaus kam, scheinen vorbei zu sein. Christine Huchzermeier, Sprecherin des Landkreises Rotenburg, betont „Scheeßel ist dicht“-Meldungen gehören wohl der Vergangenheit an. Auch die... Der Beitrag Hurricane Festival 2025: Das sagen Behörden zur Anreise erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
The Senate version of President Donald Trump’s tax-cutting bill slashes green energy tax credits but contains generous subsidies for petroleum companies that use captured carbon dioxide in oil production.
CO2 monitor review: SAF Aranet4.
EPA cannot "thumb its nose at Congress" by refusing to spend appropriated funds, the judge wrote.
Up to 20 inches of rain could fall across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
The new Republican-backed bill slashes Medicaid and greenlights air pollution – threatening the very lives the party claims to protect. The post Opinion: Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ is a big environmental disaster for children appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Nile Post] Today, the world pauses to mark the World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, an annual reminder of the urgent need to protect and restore land degraded by human activity and climate change.
Mayors of Western cities are urging the Trump administration to take steps to help address water scarcity as climate change depletes the Colorado River.
Authorities are expediting efforts to refloat the Myanmar-flagged cargo ship that ran aground on a coral reef within Mu Koh Surin National Park in Phangnga earlier this month, causing significant ecological damage.
A home cleaning expert has urged Brits not to hang their clothes outside during the UK heatwave.
With over 40,000 people evacuated and infrastructure overwhelmed, Indigenous leaders say climate change is hitting their homelands hardest.
London CNN — The European Union is moving closer to banning all imports of Russian oil and natural gas more than three years after Moscow launched its unprovoked, full-scale invasion of Ukraine. The European Commission, the bloc’s executive arm, put forward a legislative proposal Tuesday to gradually ban purchases of Russian natural gas – whether … The post Europe takes a big step toward banning Russian oil and gas as Ukraine war drags on appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The president is moving to erase protections for the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska as part of his efforts to boost fossil fuels.
The South American nation is drawing scrutiny for opening a large swath of ocean to oil companies as it prepares to hold the COP30 conference.
The National Hurricane Center said Erick was expected to rapidly intensify and is forecast to approach coastal southern Mexico by late Wednesday.
Rocket launches have connected the world, revolutionised earth and space sciences, and filled pop star Katy Perry with love. Now they risk wrecking the ozone layer.
[The Conversation Africa] The world's most developed economies have also burnt the most oil and coal (fossil fuels) over the years, causing the most climate change damage. Preventing further climate change means a global fossil fuel phase-out must happen by 2050. Climate change mitigation scientists Sven Teske and Saori Miyake analysed the potential for renewable energy in each of the G20 countries. They concluded that the G20 is in a position to generate enough renewable energy to supply the world. For African countries to
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01490E, Paper Jihoon Oh, Joseph Frank, Randolph Leising, Heejin Kim, Jisub Kim, Minkwan Kim, Jang Wook Choi Metallic lithium (Li) anodes represent a tantalizing frontier in high-capacity battery design, yet their potential has long been undermined by catastrophic dendrite formation. Here, we exploit the extremely high interfacial... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Climate change will benefit basking sharks in the UK but creatures like the longest living animal may struggle.
China leads the world in converting decommissioned coal-mining sites into solar power projects, a trend that promises to advance the clean energy transition while potentially reducing a surplus of solar panels produced by struggling Chinese manufacturers, according to Global Energy Monitor (GEM). Conversion of surface-mined lands into solar-generation projects had surged in 15 countries, particularly over the past couple of years, the non-governmental organisation said in a report on...
The so-called Big Beautiful Bill targets the tax credits designed to put the U.S. on the path to net-zero carbon emissions.
Oil prices stabilised Wednesday after surging the previous day on fears of a US intervention in the Israel-Iran conflict sparked by Donald Trump calling for Tehran's "unconditional surrender".
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson is warning President Donald Trump to "respect the Constitution" after the president ordered ICE agents to ramp up deportation efforts in Democratic-led sanctuary cities.
Injecting aerosols into the atmosphere – but at higher altitudes than planes can reach – could cool the climate while avoiding some of the downsides of lower-altitude solar geoengineering
New York City 's mayoral candidate and comptroller was dramatically arrested by ICE agents at an immigration court hearing Tuesday.
With consent given to a new powerline and a public inquiry into a new wind farm, Skye's locals are at center of energy debate
[Namibian] Namibia has secured N$4.48 billion (US$250 million) through the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
For the first time since 2021—the start of the Biden administration—banks have ramped up their financing of fossil fuel projects, a changing tide that reflects the Trump White House’s close ties to and energetic support for Big Oil. That’s based on the annual Banking on Climate Chaos report, which analyzes the lending patterns of the […]
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In the high glare of a summer evening in Fairbanks, Alaska, Ciara Santiago watched the mercury climb. A meteorologist at the National Weather Service office, she had the dubious honor of issuing the state’s first-ever official heat advisory as temperatures […]
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Trump says UK is protected from tariffs ‘because I like them’ as trade deal is signed off Iran and Israel crisis: what does it mean for the price of oil? Global oil supply is set to increase “far” faster than demand in the coming years, the International Energy Agency has predicted. In a new report, the IEA argues that oil markets are undergoing structural changes as the key drivers of supply and demand growth of the past 15 years start to fade. This growth is set to be dominated by robust gains in natural gas liquids (NGLs) and other non-crude liquids. The strategic shift towards higher non-crude capacity is driven by strong global demand for petrochemical feedstocks and the development of liquid‑rich gas resources...
Struggling to sleep and work in the balmy months? Chill your space – and avoid energy-guzzling air con – with our pick of the best fans, from tower to desk to bladeless • Warm weather essentials: 42 ways to make the most of the sunshine Our world is getting hotter . Summer heatwaves are so frequent, they’re stretching the bounds of what we think of as summer. Hot-and-bothered home working and sweaty, sleepless nights are now alarmingly common. Fans sell out when the mercury rises, so get ahead of the pack by ordering one in anticipation: there will always be another heatwave. Get a good fan, and you can also dodge the temptation of air conditioning. Air con is incredibly effective, but it uses a lot of electricity … and burning fossil fuels is how we got into this mess in the first...
Fariba Vancor, former boss of Think Pink waste management company, convicted of 19 serious environmental crimes A Swedish entrepreneur who once called herself the “queen of trash” has been sentenced to six years in prison for illegally dumping hundreds of thousands of tonnes of toxic waste in the country’s biggest environmental crime case. Fariba Vancor, previously known as Bella Nilsson and the former chief executive of waste management company Think Pink, was convicted on Tuesday of 19 counts of serious environmental crimes. Her ex-husband Thomas Nilsson was found guilty of 12 counts of serious environmental crimes and sentences to three years and six months in prison. Continue reading...
Brazil sold exploration rights to 19 oil and gas blocks near the mouth of the Amazon river Tuesday, at the start of an auction slammed by environmentalists months before the country is to host the COP30 climate summit.
[FrontPageAfrica] As Liberia prepares for the Fourth International Conference on Financing for Development, a vital United Nations-led global summit focused on mobilizing resources to fund sustainable development, later this year, civil society leaders has mounted a bold challenge to the status quo -- demanding transparency, tax justice, and climate-conscious reforms from government as foreign aid is slashed and public debt has reached concerning levels.
At the heart of RecycleSoft's offering is ROMS, or the Recycling Operations Management System. ROMS is a geolocated, blockchain-secured data system that tracks recycling and carbon-related activities from origin to final disposition.
[IPS] Nice, France -- With less than six harvest seasons left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the urgency to find transformative solutions to end hunger, protect the oceans, and build climate resilience dominated the ninth panel session at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney worked to avoid conflicts with President Trump at the G-7. That meant little public discussion of climate change.
Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International Energy Agency said Tuesday.
A new book traces the environmental collapse of a crucial ecosystem and how its return could fight climate change.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE90060C, Editorial We would like to take this opportunity to highlight the Outstanding Reviewers for Energy & Environmental Science in 2024, as selected by the editorial team for their significant contribution to the journal. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Utah used actors, AI, stagecraft and NDAs as it sought to sway public opinion and take control of 18.5 million acres of federal public land. The post Inside Utah’s PR campaign to seize public lands appeared first on High Country News.
Two-thirds of the biggest 65 banks increased financing by $162bn from 2023 to 2024, walking back climate promises The world’s largest banks boosted the amount of financing given to fossil fuel companies last year, committing $869bn to those involved in coal, oil and gas despite the worsening climate crisis and the banks’ own, fraying, environmental commitments, a new report has found. The report , compiled by a coalition of eight green groups, shows that while the amount loaned by big banks to fossil fuel firms had been declining in 2021, last year saw an abrupt reversal. Two-thirds of the world’s largest 65 banks increased their fossil fuel financing by $162bn from 2023 to 2024. Continue reading...
Chinese climate scientists have paid tribute to a “pure, passionate” scholar after the sudden death of atmospheric physicist Wen Xinyu at just 45 years of age. The associate professor with the department of atmospheric and oceanic sciences at Peking University’s school of physics died on June 14 after suffering a heart attack, according to the obituary published by his home institute. The obituary paid tribute to Wen’s important contributions to the field of climate change and his great efforts...
The investment bank’s finding comes as President Donald Trump tries to reverse clean energy tax credits.
A bill awaiting action by the governor would block most developers of carbon capture projects from seizing property to build pipelines.
Despite the state's experience and expertise, Florida has historically relied on tens of billions of recovery dollars provided by FEMA.
[263Chat] Victoria Falls became a platform for urgent environmental advocacy recently as government officials, environmentalists and members of the public gathered to mark a belated World Environment Day at Chamabondo Primary School.
[Daily Trust] Today, June 17, is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The global observance, hosted by Colombia, is led by the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD). With the theme 'Restore the Land. Unlock the Opportunities,' it is spotlighting the undeniable economic, social, and environmental benefits of land restoration for people and the planet.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01752A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Antonio Gasós, Ronny Pini, Viola Becattini, Marco Mazzotti Some argue that using CO2 from direct air capture (DAC) in enhanced oil recovery (CO2-EOR) can produce carbon-neutral oil by permanently storing more CO2 than it is emitted when using... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
From tiny roundabout gardens filled with native plants to a three-year pollinator meadow research project, municipalities across the country are showing that even small changes to public spaces can improve pollinator diversity and help mitigate the effects of climate change.
Archaeologists have unearthed new evidence proving one of Australia's oldest caves was human-occupied during the Ice Age.
Two oil tankers collided in the Strait of Hormuz, an important shipping gateway in the Gulf of Oman. British maritime security firm Ambrey said the incident wasn't security related.
Oil prices rallied Tuesday after Donald Trump urged Tehran residents to evacuate, stoking fresh fears of all-out war as Israel and Iran continued to pound each other with missiles.
Order similar to those issued in Gaza a further sign Israeli campaign is evolving towards war of attrition Israeli forces issued an evacuation order to residents of a large part of Tehran on Monday, warning them of the imminent bombing of “military infrastructure” in the area in a social media post very similar to those regularly directed at Palestinians in Gaza over the past 20 months. The post on X was from the account of the Israel Defense Forces’ Arabic spokesperson, Col Avichay Adraee, and is a further sign of the evolving nature of the Israeli campaign against Iran, which began with attacks on air defences, nuclear sites and the military chain of command, but appears to have drifted towards a war of attrition focused on Iran’s oil and gas industry and on the capital. Continue reading...
India's robust economic growth faces threats from escalating tensions in West Asia, particularly the Iran-Israel conflict, which could spike oil prices and disrupt trade routes. While India possesses sufficient energy reserves, potential disruptions could elevate inflation and shipping expenses. Government officials are closely monitoring the situation, confident that India's strong macroeconomic indicators will help it weather the crisis.
Prices have spiked in recent weeks for crude oil, as well as fuels like gasoline at pumps, and although tensions in the Middle East are a big factor, there is more to the equation.
Tensions escalate as Iran and Israel engage in direct warfare, marking a dangerous new phase after Israel's strikes on Iranian infrastructure. Iran retaliated with missile attacks on Israeli cities, resulting in casualties and widespread damage. The conflict threatens to destabilize the Middle East, disrupt global oil markets, and derail nuclear diplomacy.
Recent Climate Setbacks Will Not Derail the Green Transition shannon.paton@… Mon, 06/16/2025 - 12:31 At a moment when all countries need to raise their ambition on climate action, the opposite seems to be happening. Headline after headline show lackluster progress and rolled-back commitments. For one, climate change was a low priority for voters in 2024’s global wave of elections; only the UK elected a government that ran on a platform of climate ambition. Overseas development aid is decreasing — down an estimated 9-17% in 2025 — due to budget cuts in Europe and the dramatic dismantling of USAID . Scientists warn that we need to reduce emissions 7% every year to avoid the worst climate impacts, but in 2024, emissions actually increased by 0.9% . And finally...
Banks and forecasters say price trajectory will depend on how far the military and humanitarian crisis escalates Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – latest updates The escalating crisis between Israel and Iran has already triggered the largest single-day oil price surge in the last three years, and the question for many is how much higher the oil markets might climb. The price of Brent crude has jumped by about $10 a barrel since the start of June to a high of $78 a barrel on Friday, amid growing concerns that the conflict could wipe out Iran’s oil exports or cut flows of crude from the wider Middle East region to the global market. Continue reading...
[Ethiopian Herald] CENTRAL ETHIOPIA- The Ministry of Tourism has emphasized the critical role of Gibe Sheleko National Park in environmental conservation and climate change mitigation, in alignment with Ethiopia's broader commitment to sustainable development and tourism growth.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections President Donald Trump has promised to reduce gas prices , improve energy security , create domestic manufacturing jobs , boost the economy, and ensure that Americans breathe the cleanest air . But by gutting the Inflation Reduction Act , or IRA, Congress’ big new budget bill would undermine all of these objectives – and more. House Republicans’ top two priorities are to extend the soon-to-expire tax cuts that they passed in 2017, and to minimize the amount that doing so will add to the nation’s over $36 trillion in debt . The massive budget bill they narrowly passed in May is their effort to achieve both. The Congressional Budget Office estimated that the House...
Nearly 13 years after Hurricane Sandy flooded lower Manhattan, the first section of East River Park, designed to withstand storm surges, opens Continue reading...
[Huawei] As global economies push for decarbonization and energy security, industrial models must evolve. This requires greater investment in low-carbon technologies and energy efficiency. In this context, how do you view the rapid growth of solar PV and energy storage solutions (ESS) as a response to this demand?
Much of the UK will be in heatwave conditions by the coming weekend says the Met Office.
From the high Himalayas down to sea level, climate change is no longer a distant threat for children in Nepal and the Maldives – it is a daily struggle: landslides tear through mountain villages washing away homes and farms, while rising seas surge over island shorelines, threatening to swallow entire communities.
A proposed $250 annual fee on electric cars testifies to the utter corruption of conservative thought.
Am Wochenende findet das Hurricane statt. Alle Infos zum Open Air auf dem Eichenring in Scheeßel gibt es hier. Ab dem 20. Juni 2025 steigt das Hurricane Festival wie gewohnt auf dem Eichenring in Scheeßel. Zeitgleich findet das Zwillingsfestival Southside im baden-württembergischen Neuhausen ob Eck statt. Beide Festivals teilen sich traditionell ein nahezu identisches Line-up. Für 2025 sind rund 70 Acts bestätigt, darunter Bands und Solo-Artists wie Green Day, The Prodigy, AnnenMayKantereit, Apache 207... Der Beitrag Hurricane Festival: Tickets, Line-up, Timetable, Anfahrt, Wetter erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
[Leadership] As Nigeria and other African countries increasingly announce plans to embrace nuclear power in their energy mix, a coalition of civil society organisations from Africa, Europe, and Russia has released a scathing new report labelling the continent's nuclear ambitions a 'false climate solution.'
Iran targeted Israel’s Haifa oil refinery with a hypersonic missile in a precise strike as part of “Operation True Promise III.” This action was a direct response to previous Israeli strikes against Iranian military commanders and nuclear sites. Key refinery Israeli media revealed Monday morning that the targeted Haifa refinery, operated within the Bazan … The post In blow to Israel’s energy lifeline, Iranian missile strikes key Israeli refinery appeared first on Egypt Independent.
In an escalatory move, Iran and Israel ordered citizens living nuclear facilities to immediately evacuate. The Israeli army issued an urgent warning to Iranian citizens, calling on them to evacuate areas near nuclear and weapons facilities across Iran immediately. Tehran responded with another warning to anyone “present” in weapons factories or near oil refineries, nuclear … The post Israel and Iran order citizens living near nuclear facilities to evacuate appeared first on Egypt Independent.
War between Israel and Iran is adding to a “polycrisis” of threats to global energy security, the chief of Malaysian oil major Petronas has warned, as tariffs and geopolitical turmoil drive up prices. Global oil prices have surged since Friday when Israel launched strikes inside Iran, which retaliated with missiles and drones and has threatened to close the Strait of Hormuz – through which a fifth of the world’s oil supply flows. Malaysian state oil company Petronas has already reacted to the...
IADB’s proposals involve lenders using public money to buy up renewable energy loans in poor countries An innovative plan to use public money to back renewable energy loans in the developing world could liberate cash from the private sector for urgently needed climate finance. Avinash Persaud, a special adviser on climate change to the president of the Inter-American Development Bank (IADB), who developed the proposals, believes the plan could drive tens of billions of new investment in the fledgling green economy in poorer countries within a few years, and could provide the bulk of the $1.3tn in annual climate finance promised to the developing world by 2035. Continue reading...
The bureau has forecast cooler temperatures, gusty winds, showers and alpine snow for the south-east on Tuesday Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Nippy weather was expected to continue across south-eastern Australia, after a cooler than usual start to June and record-setting cold in some outback towns. Cooler temperatures, gusty winds, showers and alpine snow were forecast for the south-east into Tuesday, according to the Bureau of Meteorology climatologist Qian Zhou, with alpine snow expected in Victoria, Tasmania, and south-eastern New South Wales. Rainfall was expected for south-west Western Australia from Tuesday. Continue reading...
Thailand's green tech startups are emerging, in line with the country's ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets and the global momentum towards environmental, social and governance standards.
The Israel-Iran conflict is pushing up global petroleum prices, but American oil producers have little interest in dramatically scaling up their operations.
The group of young people argue that the president's orders to "unleash" fossil fuels violate their constitutional rights.
If you have ever wondered what Marvel Mystery Oil is, you're in good company. We've done the research and compiled everything we know about it right here.
The defence minister is acting prime minister during Albanese’s trip to the G7 summit. Follow today’s news live Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, praised Australian firefighters who assisted the country during recent wildfires. At the opening of a face-to-face meeting with Australia’s prime minister, Anthony Albanese , in Calgary in the past few minutes, Carney thanked emergency crews who travelled to help out during the blazes in British Columbia and in northern parts of Alberta. Carney said: Australia has been very helpful to Canada through the years, and most recently, with the terrible wildfires that have been raging across our northern prairies. Once again, as Australians always do, and you always do, have stepped up. We know that climate change is meaning that those seasons...
At least three people have died and several more are missing after flash floods tore through northern West Virginia overnight.
Officials ‘never seen anything like this’ after up to 4in of rain fell within half an hour in northern part of state Flash flooding caused by torrential rains killed three people in northern West Virginia and rescue crews were searching for missing people on Sunday, while authorities were assessing damage to roads, bridges, natural gas lines and other infrastructure. Officials said 2.5-4in (6-10cm) of rain fell in parts of Wheeling and Ohio county within about a half hour on Saturday night. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Cyprus on Sunday, marking the first visit by an Indian Prime Minister in over two decades. He aims to strengthen ties in trade, investment, and security. Following Cyprus, Modi will attend the G7 Summit in Canada, focusing on global economic stability and climate change, before concluding his tour in Croatia to discuss strategic cooperation.
International development council describes consequences as ‘dire’ as 120 Australian projects affected by loss of more than $400m Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Trump administration’s gutting of foreign aid has seen a $400m hit to Australian projects, with 120 projects affected, at least 20 offices closed and people left without crucial support for health, education, humanitarian and climate change issues, the Australian Council for International Development (Acfid) has found. Acfid has surveyed its members and their partners, who deliver projects on the ground, on the impact of the US Agency for International Development (USAID) cuts, which took effect when the president, Donald Trump, froze funding for 90 days from 20 January. Sign up for...
On one of the wealthiest and most picturesque islands in America, fear is rising as fast as the Atlantic tide.
Norway’s crusade to eliminate gasoline powered cars was years in the making. Can that achievement be replicated?
New James Webb Space Telescope data reveal Pluto's high-altitude haze is a key driver of the climate on the dwarf planet, offering clues to Earth's ancient atmosphere.
"What we are seeing is compelling evidence that the climate crisis is not just an environmental emergency, it is potentially a neurological one."
Iran said a major oil depot was set ablaze after an Israeli attack. At least seven people were killed in Israel, Israeli officials said.
Richard Tice says voters will turn on government unless energy bills fall A useful enemy? Why Tories and Reform are calling net zero policy into question Labour will back down on its policies aimed at achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions, the deputy leader of the Reform has predicted. Richard Tice, the energy spokesperson for Reform and MP for Boston and Skegness, told the Guardian his party would withdraw from the 2015 Paris agreement that tries to limit global heating to 1.5C. Continue reading...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. A No 3 typhoon warning will remain in force in Hong Kong throughout the early afternoon on Sunday, with local winds expected to ease slightly later in the day, the city’s forecaster has said. The Hong Kong Observatory said that Tropical Storm Wutip continued to weaken and move over inland...
Researchers found radio waves transmitting from under the ice in Antarctica.
The UN Ocean Conference concluded in Nice, France, emphasizing the 'High Seas Treaty' to protect marine biodiversity in international waters. India pledged to ratify the treaty soon and proposed a 10-point roadmap for sustainable ocean governance. The conference also highlighted growing calls for a precautionary pause on deep-sea mining, reflecting a global commitment to ocean health.
The District of Squamish says the Dryden Creek wildfire has stayed steady at 0.6 square kilometres in size since Friday, and could be considered held in the coming days.
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President Trump affirmed that the Army's 250th anniversary parade will carry on in the streets of Washington, DC, despite forecasted flash floods, gusts of wind and thunderstorms in the nation's capital.
China's National Nuclear Corporation, France's EDF and South Korea's Hydro and Nuclear Power had all bid to build the plant.
The Deepwater Horizon Explosion was one of the most devastating environmental disasters in history, but how did it happen and how was the oil leak stopped?
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Was 1934 the hottest year in the global record? 1934 was a particularly hot year in the contiguous United States, but not globally exceptional. Worldwide, 1934 was a relatively cooler year and does not stand out in the global record. The myth began when NASA corrected 6 years of erroneous U.S. temperature data in 2007, shifting 1934 ahead in the U.S. dataset due to earlier calculation errors. Adjustments accounted for factors like time-of-observation bias and weather station changes. Regionally, 1934’s U.S. heat was part of the Dust Bowl, a crisis caused by drought and poor land management...
Hong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old after her father reported she was smoking an e-cigarette containing “space oil” at home with her classmate, who is wanted by the force, the Post has learned. A source said on Saturday that the classmate, who was also 15, brought an e-cigarette, which she claimed contained the anaesthetic etomidate, to the girl’s home at Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po on Friday night and persuaded her they smoke it together. When the mother spotted them, the classmate...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster will issue the No 3 typhoon warning signal at 12.20pm on Saturday, as strong winds from a severe tropical storm are expected to intensify later. Severe Tropical Storm Wutip, the Cantonese word for “butterfly”, has entered within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong,...
A rare black iceberg, spotted off Labrador, Canada, has captivated scientists and social media users. The dark coloration is likely due to sediment incorporated into the ice as a glacier moved over land. As the iceberg melted, these sediment-rich layers were revealed, creating a striking visual phenomenon and a scientific puzzle.
A recent study reveals that the Drang Drung Glacier in Ladakh, the largest in the Zanskar range, is receding at an average rate of 1 meter per year between 2021 and 2023. Led by IIT Indore, the research highlights the formation of a growing proglacial lake due to the glacier's retreat
Even as global emissions plateau, new research shows that wildlife in the Arctic is exposed to rising levels, posing a risk to those who eat it.
Space weather experts warn that a "moderate" geomagnetic storm could rock Earth over the weekend, potentially lighting the skies with vibrant auroras across large parts of the U.S. and Europe.
Environment minister Murray Watt is restarting the process after the government shelved earlier proposed reforms • Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here A select group of environment and industry leaders will be brought together in a fresh attempt to build consensus on a long-awaited rewrite of federal nature laws, Guardian Australia can reveal. The environment minister, Murray Watt, will soon detail the next phase of consultation as he presses ahead with an ambition to enact sweeping changes to the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) in the next 18 months. Continue reading...
Rifles issued to the Canadian Rangers in Canada's Arctic don't work properly in the cold — and it's going to cost millions to fix.
Kemi Badenoch vowed to 'stand up' for the Scottish oil and gas industry - saying it might not exist in a few years unless the levy is removed.
The proposal, which Administrator Lee Zeldin said “benefits American farmers,” won praise from biofuels groups.
The Russian stock exchange rose slightly at the start of trading Friday, with oil and gold companies seeing the biggest increases in share prices.
Israel's attack on Iran sparked the biggest jump in crude oil prices since Russia's invasion of Ukraine more than three years ago. Stocks fell sharply.
[UCT] The University of Cape Town (UCT), through the African Climate and Development Initiative (ACDI), participated in the Right Here, Right Now Global Climate Summit on 5 June. This global 24-hour event brought together institutions from across the world to address the intersection of climate change and human rights.
Temperatures over 40C recorded in Portugal and Spain, while China endures heatwave conditions in high 40s Temperature records for early June are being broken across large parts of Europe, with the mercury reaching 40.5C (104.9F) in Mértola, Portugal, on Sunday. On the same day, several weather stations in Spain recorded temperatures in excess of 42C, with dozens of sites at record levels for early summer. Across the Balkans, temperatures reached 37C. On Monday, 37.6C was recorded in Tirana, Albania, while in Greece night-time minimum temperatures have stayed mostly over 30C for much of this week. Hot conditions are to intensify across central and western Europe over the next few days, with temperatures across large parts of France, Benelux, Italy and west Germany expected to reach the low...
The Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division strives to provide ‘full sensory experience’ in country’s national parks The Trump administration appears poised to cut the US Natural Sounds and Night Skies Division (NSNSD), a little-known office that works to rein in noise and light pollution in national parks , a task that is seen as a vital environmental endeavor. Advocates say the division’s work is quiet but important – many plants and animals rely on the darkness, and light pollution is contributing to firefly and other insect die-offs . The office led efforts to reduce light pollution at the Grand Canyon and snowmobile noise that drowned out sounds emanating from the Old Faithful geyser, among other initiatives. Continue reading...
Israel has launched a targeted military operation against Iran, striking nuclear and military sites, including Tehran's ballistic missile program, citing a threat to its survival. Air-raid sirens sounded in Israel as a precaution. The attack follows rising tensions over Iran's nuclear program and a recent IAEA censure, prompting international concern and a surge in oil prices.
Stock market recommendations: Bajaj Broking Research suggests a positive outlook for the Indian stock market on June 13, 2025, highlighting Sterling and Wilson Renewable Energy, and Prince Pipes and Fittings as top stock picks. Nifty is expected to find support around 24,600-24,700, potentially reaching 25,300-25,500, while Bank Nifty aims for 57,000-57,700, supported by positive market internals.
German cities are ill-prepared for coming heat waves, Foreign Minister warns Iran to renounce plans for Nuclear weapons just hours before Israel attacks, the state of Schleswig-Holstein rejects Microsoft and more news on Friday, June 13th.
As the curtains draw on the UN Ocean Conference, a flurry of voluntary commitments and political declarations has injected fresh impetus into global efforts to conserve marine biodiversity. With the world’s oceans facing unprecedented threats, high-level biodiversity officials and negotiators are sounding the alarm and calling for renewed momentum—and funding—to deliver on long-standing promises. At […]
Deconstruction is a growing approach to taking down homes that diverts waste from landfills, cuts carbon emissions and creates a circular economy for construction materials.
They say it would triple the state's greenhouse gas emissions and violate their right to a livable climate.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has demonstrated strong economic resilience despite facing both domestic and international challenges caused by natural disasters linked to climate change, global conflicts, and policy shifts.
[UN News] With one day remaining before the conclusion of the Third UN Ocean Conference, delegates in Nice are preparing for the adoption of the summit's eagerly anticipated political declaration. Small island developing States, facing the direct effects of climate change and marine resource decline, are pushing to ensure their perspectives are reflected in global ocean policy.
Climate change is real and Coalition’s job is to determine how to cut emissions, shadow assistant minister to opposition leader Maria Kovacic says Kovacic on what the Coalition needs to move forward – Australian Politics podcast Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coalition MPs should stop questioning climate change science and instead fully embrace emissions policies to deliver net zero by 2050, the Liberal senator Maria Kovacic says, warning that Australia’s environment and economy are at risk. After its historic drubbing at the 3 May election, some Coalition MPs are preparing for a protracted brawl over climate targets , leaving support for net zero policies under the opposition leader, Sussan Ley...
The Hong Kong Observatory has said the No 1 typhoon warning signal will remain in force for most of Friday, as the storm edges slightly away from the city. The forecaster said in a special weather warning at 8am on Friday that Severe Tropical Storm Wutip intensified on Thursday night but had taken a slightly westward path away from Hong Kong. “The standby signal No 1 will remain in force for most of the time [on Friday],” it said. “The Observatory will assess [between Friday night and Saturday...
The underlying fear is not only a reduction in Iranian oil supply but also a broader disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, the world's most important passage point for crude oil transportation, which connects the Gulf of Oman with the Persian Gulf and is a vital shipping route for Middle Eastern oil production.
Want to save a few bucks on batteries? USB-C rechargeable batteries can be great for your wallet and the environment, but there are some drawbacks.
Newsom sues federal government, contending that the move unlawfully revokes a nearly fifty-year legacy of California's authority under the Clean Air Act to set stricter emissions standards.
Sweeping raids underway across California as part of Trump’s immigration crackdown, creating ‘havoc and fear’ With the US military deployed on the streets of Los Angeles, federal immigration authorities have been conducting sweeping raids across California, arresting people at their homes and at workplaces as part of Donald Trump ’s promised immigration crackdown. Agents have apprehended people outside churches, in fields in the California agricultural heartland, in residential Los Angeles neighborhoods and at Home Depot parking lots and car washes. Ice agents have been seen near LA schools , prompting some students and their families to skip graduation events. A woman who was nine months pregnant and a US citizen was detained during a sweep over the weekend. Continue reading...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia: a name that's become near-synonymous with the Trump Administration's immigration crackdown. Abrego Garcia was arrested by ICE agents on March 12th, as he was leaving his job in Baltimore. In the days and months that followed, the fate of the 29-year-old father of three was in the hands of the Trump administration and El Salvador's President. At the time of his arrest the administration alleged he was an active member of the Salvadoran gang MS-13. His family and his legal team deny this. He was deported to a supermax prison in El Salvador despite a protective order that he should remain in the U.S. But then – less than a month after his arrest, a federal judge and then the Supreme Court ruled the government should facilitate Abrego Garcia's return to the U.S. ...
NYC startup Aircela develops carbon-neutral gasoline from air to help reduce emissions in hard-to-electrify sectors.
Ticks are showing up in more places, earlier in the season and bringing disease risks with them. CBC's Johanna Wagstaffe breaks down how climate change is helping ticks thrive — and why public-health experts say it’s time to pay attention.
Britain is bracing for a weather double-whammy as the Met Office issues six separate warnings for thunderstorms, torrential rain, hail, and flash floods while other parts of the UK are officially in drought.
Iran's pursuit of a nuclear arsenal could trigger a military strike by Israel if diplomatic efforts fail to stop Iran from becoming a nuclear power.
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get some tips for making your garden a haven not just for humans, but nature too; explore the inside of a snow cave in Antarctica that's saving ice from vanishing glaciers; and learn how to stop potholes from multiplying with climate change.
The space agency said it also plans to move forward with building a new Russian orbital station to succeed the International Space Station.
“It would be a dishonest argument for anyone in America — to me — to say that the air is going to get dirtier because of this,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin.
[RFI] Harare, Zimbabwe - Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, is fast becoming a key player in the battle against climate change, developing innovative approaches to tackle waste management, restore degraded ecosystems, and promote sustainable urban planning. Like many other cities across the globe, Harare faces significant environmental challenges - yet it is also a site of remarkable community-driven solutions and government-led initiatives aimed at securing a greener, more sustainable future.
Tensions escalate as Israel prepares for a potential military operation against Iran. This move could disrupt diplomacy and trigger regional conflict. US intelligence suggests Iran is nearing nuclear weapon capability. Diplomatic talks are stalling. The US is bracing for Israeli action. Retaliatory strikes against US assets are a concern. Oil markets are reacting to the rising tensions.
Prime Minister of Tuvalu, Feleti Teo, describes himself as an optimist—despite the existential crisis his atoll nation faces with climate change-induced sea level rise and frustration with existing international financial mechanisms to fund adaptation and mitigation. The 3rd UN Ocean Conference was a success, he told a press conference today, June 12. At the beginning […]
The International Atomic Energy Agency declared Iran was in breach of its Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty obligations by failing cooperate with an probe into undeclared nuclear material and activities at multiple sites.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority has issued a weather update, forecasting a continued surge in temperatures across all governorates and cities. Thursday’s forecast indicates extremely hot weather dominating most regions during daylight hours, while northern coastal areas will experience hot conditions. Nights and early mornings are expected to be moderately warm. The weather patterns also include active … The post Nationwide heatwave continues with active winds on Thursday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Adam Dobby, 54, had been working as a security consultant for CNN when he was allegedly repeatedly exposed to toxic chemicals in torched oil and sulphur.
Delhi is experiencing a severe heatwave. The temperature felt like 51.9 degrees Celsius. The weather department issued a red alert for Thursday. A yellow alert is in place for Friday. Rain and thunderstorms are expected on Friday. Respite from the heat is anticipated from June 13. Moisture-laden winds from the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea will bring relief.
[Daily Trust] The Management of National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N-HYPPADEC), has urged residents of riverine communities and flood prone areas in Kogi state to move to higher grounds immediately, as wet season gathers momentum.
Port Heiden is facing an energy crisis. A $300,000 grant from the EPA would have helped the traditional Alutiiq community swap costly, polluting diesel for cheaper, clean power.
Labour has fallen in love with nuclear power but Scotland has different geography and a much smaller population than England - so how do we power our homes and businesses?
The Susquehanna nuclear plant will help power AI and cloud-computing operations at an adjacent Amazon data center.
It's the first time the state has used a 2022 law aimed at streamlining renewable energy permitting.
EPA contradicts itself — and legal precedent — in its bid to undo Biden-era limits on power plant pollution.
State regulators are reviewing plans for more than 100 new gas-fired energy projects.
Fossil fuel power plants and producers of iron, steel and cement will be covered under the initial phase, according to a government report.
[Foroyaa] Joe Bongay, a prominent Gambian environmental activist and founder of Ecoview Africa, has been appointed as the Civil Society Observer Focal Point to the Climate Investment Funds (CIF) under the World Bank Group.
[The Conversation Africa] Women in Africa are often framed as especially vulnerable to climate change. Our earlier research suggested that women entrepreneurs often face a "triple differential vulnerability" to climate risk compared to men.
For 41 years, Gary England delivered weather reports through hail and hurricanes. Now he's been remembered as the 'meteorologist of our generation' after passing away aged 85.
Senior lecturer says staff and students have struggled to get answers from university leadership about arrangement Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Monash University is under fire for an event at its Italian campus jointly organised with Woodside Energy, as staff criticise the institution for hosting “shadowy conferences paid for by fossil fuel corporations” and a lack of transparency around the relationship. Monash co-hosted a “climate change and energy transition” conference with the gas giant at the university’s Prato campus in June 2024. The conference website, no longer directly available but accessible via the Wayback Machine , shows speakers were invited to submit papers on “the role of climate activism/nimbyism” in “thwarting emissions reductions”...
You've probably noticed those towers with flames shooting out of the top on oil rigs. This is an important part of many oil and gas facilities.
The move would increase US emissions that contribute to climate change.
The decision, a major reversal, could help poorer nations industrialize, cut planet-warming emissions and boost U.S. competitiveness on next-generation reactors.
More than 200 health experts say regulatory proposals will lead to biggest increase in pollution in decades US power plants will be allowed to pollute nearby communities and the wider world with more unhealthy air toxins and an unlimited amount of planet-heating gases under new regulatory rollbacks proposed by Donald Trump’s administration , experts warned. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a plan on Wednesday that would repeal a landmark climate rule that aims to mostly eliminate greenhouse gases from power plants by the 2030s and would, separately, weaken another regulation that restricts power plants’ release of hazardous air pollutants such as mercury. Continue reading...
Russia’s deficit is now expected to rise to $47.8 billion, or 1.7% of GDP, amid a stronger ruble, lower global oil prices and further increases in military spending.
National energy company effectively loses £2.5bn to separate body tasked with spearheading nuclear renaissance Nils Pratley: Great British Energy’s budget has been nuked Spending review 2025: key points at a glance Rachel Reeves has effectively cut £2.5bn from the government’s national energy company by sharing the £8.3bn it was promised with a separate nuclear power body set up by the Conservatives. The Labour manifesto had pledged the full amount to Great British Energy to invest in clean power projects. However, the chancellor’s spending review said the company would share this funding with a separate body tasked with spearheading Britain’s nuclear renaissance. Continue reading...
The Alberta Energy Regulator describes fracking as "a technique used to break up the rocks deep inside the earth to help get the oil and natural gas flowing."
From geoengineering to anti-methane cow vaccines and green aviation fuel, meet the former nuclear physicist deciding which climate change technologies hold the most promise
Report raises concerns that money allocated to combat fires not reaching areas where it could make biggest difference European funds to prevent forest fires have been poorly targeted and sometimes distributed in a hurry, according to a report from the EU’s spending watchdog. The number of forest fires in EU countries has increased dramatically over the last two decades as the climate crisis fuels ever bigger conflagrations . An area twice the size of Luxembourg has been consumed by flames in an average recent year, killing people, destroying homes and wildlife and sending megatonnes of planet-heating emissions into the air. Continue reading...
High-mileage engines need more maintenance attention, but does that mean you should use thicker oil? Before adding any, here's what you need to know.
To the outside world, a sea level rise of 34 cm (or slightly longer than a child’s ruler) may not seem dramatic, but it’s an existential threat to the Pacific island state of Vanuatu. Vanuatu, in support of a youth movement, the Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change, has approached the International Court of Justice […]
Dan Tehan says Coalition’s position on the Paris agreement and gas reservation scheme are also up for debate • Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The financial cost to reach net zero by 2050 may shape the Coalition’s decision on whether to retain or abandon the target, the new shadow minister, Dan Tehan, says, as he prepares to lead a heavily contested internal review of the policy. The opposition is poised for a protracted brawl over climate targets after the new Liberal leader, Sussan Ley, put all of its policies up for debate after the Coalition’s federal election defeat. Continue reading...
Visuals from the European Space Agency’s Solar Orbiter reveal chaotic solar magnetism in the solar polar region. Even better images are expected in the years ahead.
The UK could be plunged into a deep freeze with temperatures dropping as low as -30°C if climate change triggers a Gulf Stream collapse, experts have warned.
Warming world could further heighten tensions over access to Indus River waters
Standing by one’s identity makes sense in certain contexts. But there is a host of valid reasons for lawful demonstrators to remain anonymous Do protesters have a right to hide their faces? Donald Trump , who likes to show and see his own face as often as possible, clearly does not think so. One demand to universities has been that they outlaw masking at demonstrations; in response to protests in California , the US president demanded on social media that anyone wearing a mask be arrested immediately. Never mind the apparent double standard, as Ice agents refuse to take off face coverings and hide their name tags, defying any accountability; there is a widespread sense that standing by one’s identity is a crucial part of standing up to unjust power. In fact, that intuition is at the core...
[Leadership] Green Energy International Limited (GEIL) has successfully completed the first crude oil export from Nigeria's newly commissioned Otakikpo onshore terminal, marking a historic milestone as the country's first indigenous onshore crude export facility in over five decades.
[Egypt Online] Minister of Environment Yasmine Fouad delivered Egypt's national address on behalf of President Abdel Fattah El Sisi at the 3rd United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3) held in Nice , France, from June 9 to 13.
Der kostenlose Livestream wird auf mehreren Platformen angeboten und alle drei Festivaltage beinhalten Nach dem Rückzug von RTL+ als Anbieter für Rock am Ring wechselt nun auch das Hurricane Festival den Streaming-Partner. MagentaTV übernimmt in diesem Jahr die Übertragung des Musikfestivals. Das Hurricane Festival findet vom 20. bis 22. Juni 2025 bereits zum 26. Mal in Scheeßel, Niedersachsen, statt und wird von MagentaTV mit einem kostenlosen Livestream begleitet.... Der Beitrag So seht ihr das Hurricane Festival 2025 im Stream erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Labour’s manifesto committed to spending £8.3 billion over five years on GB Energy to “deliver clean power” projects across the country.
"The sole purpose of these Biden-Harris administration regulations was to destroy industries that didn't align with their narrow-minded climate change zealotry," Zeldin said in a statement Wednesday.
More than 12.9 million people live within 20km of the coast, and 60% of the economy depends on coastal infrastructure and natural resources
UK company offers alternative to land-based burials after success of memorials in Bali made from remains of pets Death is killing our planet. That is the stark assessment of a new business offering an innovative alternative: to have your loved one’s ashes made into a reef and anchored to the British seabed. There are increasing concerns about the environmental cost of traditional funerals: a single burial generates 833kg of CO 2 , while a typical cremation has a footprint of about 400kg CO 2 . Continue reading...
A state law that mandated diversion of organic waste from landfills is being blamed for exacerbating illegal dumping in remote desert areas.
Under the surface of Tanzania’s turquoise waters, a miracle unfolds quietly every day. Just off the coast of Zanzibar, in the Chumbe Island Coral Park, reef fish glitter like scattered gemstones, weaving between coral gardens that pulse with life. The air is heavy with salt, and the silence underwater is only broken by the rhythmic […]
It's not only Brits that sweltered through last month. Globally, May 2025 was the second-hottest May on record, scientists at the the EU's Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) reveal.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00809C, Paper Yong Li, Aoyang Zhu, Guodong Peng, Jun He, Hongqiang Li, Dedong Jia, Guanjie He, Jieshan Qiu, Xiaojun He Single-atom catalysts (SACs) have great potential to boost the sluggish iodine redox kinetics and alleviate polyiodides shuttle in aqueous zinc-iodine (Zn-I2) batteries. Nevertheless, it is a big challenge to improve... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Scrolla] Six bodies were found in Mthatha and one in Tsolo as rescue teams battle rising water and storm damage across the province. A minibus with 13 school children and three adults was swept away, and only three children have been rescued so far.
Seattle, along with other cities, is struggling to balance the need for more housing with the preservation and growth of trees that help address the impacts of climate change.
The National Energy Dominance Council's executive director said the administration doesn't have faith in solar and wind energy.
John Ketchum says wind and solar power can be brought on line much faster than new gas generation and nuclear power.
Nuclear power is seen as an increasingly important electricity source as the government seeks to decarbonize Britain's electricity grid by 2030, replacing fossil fuels with low-carbon power.
Melting on the Greenland ice sheet rose to 17 times its normal rate as temperatures soared.
The physical fallout of climate change has implications for corners of fixed-income markets traditionally viewed as among the safest in the world.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 63,000 residents in Makueni and Tana River counties are set to benefit from a new $100,000 (Ksh12.91 million) climate and health resilience fund targeting women and children facing mounting health risks due to extreme weather.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01082A, Paper Wenyu Yang, Xuanang Luo, Jiankang Liu, Jingchuan Chen, Xuefei Wu, Zachary Fink, Chuqi Shi, Wenkai Zhong, Cheng Wang, Lei Ying A dynamic disulfide network introduced into donor/acceptor blends enables room-temperature self-healing and mechanical resilience in intrinsically stretchable organic solar cells, achieving performance recovery after high mechanical strain. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
India Meteorological Department and Skymet Weather Services predict monsoon revival. Monsoon's northward movement is expected to resume around June 14. Weather systems over Bay of Bengal will drive this progress. Rainfall is expected in central and eastern India. Heatwave conditions in northern India will likely ease. Strengthening monsoon winds will bring relief to South Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s administration is set to claim planet-heating pollution spewing from US power plants is so globally insignificant it should be spared any sort of climate regulation. But, in fact, the volume of these emissions is stark—if the US power sector were […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01457C, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Xiang Ao, Linfeng Li, Yong Ding, Gyutae Nam, Bote Zhao, Chundong Wang, Meilin Liu The development of robust and electrocatalytically active catalysts for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) remains a significant challenge in advancing electrochemical energy technologies. Here, we report a Fe-Cu dual-metal catalyst... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Government of Mauritius] Empowering Mauritius to better access climate financing, particularly from the Green Climate Fund (GCF), was the focus of an inception workshop held today at the Labourdonnais Waterfront Hotel in Port Louis. The workshop aimed to catalyse transformational adaptation and mitigation initiatives across the agriculture, water and energy sectors.
Friday’s meeting comes a day after Trump said he would decide whether to attack Iran ‘within two weeks’. Plus, Los Angeles Dodgers say they denied Ice agents entry to stadium Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Foreign ministers from the UK, France and Germany will meet their Iranian counterpart in Geneva on Friday as they try to forge a path back to diplomacy amid Iran’s war with Israel. What has Iran said about negotiations with the US? Araqchi has ruled out talks with the US as it is a “partner to Israeli crime against Iran”. Follow our live coverage . Why might the LA Dodgers be targeted? Since Ice ramped up enforcement in Los Angeles, rumors spread that authorities would focus on the stadium because of its large Latino fanbase...
Auch die Polizei hat kontrolliert, dass für die Besucher alles sicher abläuft. Das Hurricane Festival 2025 ist offiziell gestartet – doch bereits am Donnerstag (19.06.) kam es zu ersten Staus rund um Scheeßel. Die Polizei ist bereits im Einsatz, um die Sicherheit der Hurricane-Besucher zu gewährleisten. Viele Besucherinnen und Besucher machten sich frühzeitig auf den Weg, um pünktlich zu ersten Acts wie 100 Kilo Herz und Raum27... Der Beitrag Anreisewelle beim Hurricane Festival: Polizei macht Drogenkontrollen erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The youth activists who put the Green New Deal on the political map are launching a new campaign to “villainize big oil” which will push for the industry to pay for climate action so the costs don’t fall on ordinary people. Seven years […]
The agency put together a comprehensive analysis of how much petroleum lies underneath federal lands for the first time in decades.
A new analysis shows that almost every nation failed to submit stronger goals for reducing carbon pollution by the Paris Agreement's deadline.
Inactive and abandoned oil and gas wells in Canada are a much bigger climate problem than previously thought, emitting seven times more methane than the official estimates, according to a new study from researchers at McGill University.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02369-zVideo games are a popular method for climate change communication, but current efforts undervalue the potential role of gaming communities. To empower gaming communities to take climate action, we suggest social strategies including fostering climate change conversations through games and in gaming social spaces, and organizing real-world gaming community events.
[Ashden] On World Refugee Day, climate solutions charity Ashden has announced grants totalling £270,000 (US$365,000) for refugee entrepreneurs bringing affordable, low carbon technologies to their communities in three countries in Africa.
High temperatures likely to cause deaths and will worsen in future as global heating intensifies, scientists warn The dangerous 32C heat that will be endured by people in the south-east of England on Saturday will have been made 100 times more likely by the climate crisis, scientists have calculated. Global heating, caused by the burning of fossil fuels, is making every heatwave more likely and more intense. The 32C (89.6F) day forecast on Saturday would have been expected only once every 2,500 years without the climate crisis, the researchers said, and June heatwaves are now about 2-4C (3.6-7.2F) hotter than in the past. Continue reading...
As the UK braces for the first heatwave of 2025, scientists warn that climate change is responsible.
On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic Circle.
[Daily News] Simiyu -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has laid the foundation stone for the implementation of the Climate Change Adaptation Project in Nyashimo, Simiyu Region, a 440bn/- initiative aimed at improving water access and sanitation.
SET-listed Electricity Generating (Egco), a power generation arm of Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand, has acquired a 49% share in clean power projects in the US, stepping up efforts to reach its goal of having renewable energy assets account for 30% of the company's total assets within five years.
Following a two-year investigation, multiple police agencies in southern Alberta have charged nine people and seized $2.5 million in drug trafficking assets.
School leaders call for action on adaptation measures as DfE research warns of potential impact of climate crisis Children in England face prolonged “lost learning” caused by extreme heat and flooding at school, according to research on the potential impact of the climate crisis on education. School leaders and teachers said the scenarios published by the Department for Education made for grim reading and urged ministers to move quickly to improve school resilience. Continue reading...
Michael Shanks says guidance brings ‘clarity’ to approval process as analysis finds UK will be almost fully dependent on foreign gas by 2050 even if sites get green light Ministers have opened the door to approving drilling at two controversial North Sea oilfields, as new guidance on how energy firms should account for future emissions was released. Michael Shanks, the energy security minister, said on Thursday the guidance would “offer clarity on the way forward for the North Sea oil and gas industry”, after a supreme court ruling in 2024 that blocked drilling. Continue reading...
Trees would have to be planted on a vast proportion of global land mass to offset the carbon dioxide emissions from burning the world’s fossil fuel reserves
We investigate the role our forests are playing in offsetting carbon emissions.
[Ethiopian Herald] Africa's stance on the climate catastrophe is influenced by a number of elements such as its particular vulnerabilities, its share of global emissions, and the demand for just solutions.
An official briefing says learning can be 'very difficult' due to the 'one or two days' per year when indoor temperatures reach 35°C.
[The Point] As floods, fires and heatwaves grow more frequent and destructive, new research shows that climate adaptation isn't just urgent. It's also one of the smartest investments governments can make.
The government has issued new guidance that will allow applications to be resubmitted for the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field.
Last year, the Supreme Court ruled that firms must account for emissions created by the burning of fossil fuels.
Wondering how to keep your cool as the temperature rises? Experts share their top tips, from face mists to fans, anti-chafe cream to sun hats • The best fans to keep you cool: 14 tried and tested favourites Heatwaves used to be marked by years, recalled misty-eyed by those who remembered them with fondness, like the heatwave of ‘76 . Now, in the era of global heating, heatwaves are a warning sign, not a pleasure – and as we enter a UK summer, it’s a case of when, not if, the temperature will become unbearable. Always take care when it heats up – the NHS recommends staying in the shade, especially between 11am and 3pm, wearing sunscreen and hats, and avoiding exercise. It also advises taking showers, eating cold food and drinks, and avoiding alcohol, caffeine and hot drinks. Continue...
The world is running out of time to rein in human-driven climate change, with top UN scientists warning that key indicators are now in uncharted territory.
This guidance will determine whether production can go ahead in the controversial Scottish fields, Rosebank and Jackdaw.
Environmental group says adding levies to airline tickets would help ease financial burden on poor countries Adding a levy to airline tickets could raise more than €100bn a year to pay for the damage done by climate breakdown, research has found. Flying is the most carbon-intensive means of travel , but is artificially cheap as airline fuel is often not taxed, and the environmental impacts are not paid for. Continue reading...
In the last few decades, the Arctic sea ice has receded ever further, including increasingly in winter when the extent of sea ice is at its most prominent. One of the main drivers of this development is thought to be the warming of Atlantic water that flows from Europe’s Norwegian Sea into the Arctic Ocean, passing through the Barents Sea and the Fram Strait in the process. However, not all the Atlantic water flowing into the Barents Sea reaches the sea ice. Part of the Atlantic water recirculates, i.e. by changing direction and flowing back into Europe’s Norwegian Sea as an independent current without coming into direct contact with the sea ice. To date, however, it has not been possible to sufficiently investigate the indirect effect of this current carrying inflowing Atlantic water back...
Robert Bullard calls for climate action that repairs past harms and uplifts neglected communities. The post Climate justice advocates fight for fairness in the face of climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Shabait] World Drought and Desertification Day was commemorated at the national level at Embasoira Hotel, Asmara, on 17 June under the theme "Restore the Land - Unlock the Opportunity." The event, organized by the Ministry of Agriculture, was attended by experts from the Ministries of Agriculture and Land, Water and Environment, the Forestry and Wildlife Authority, Higher Education Institutions, stakeholders, national associations, and farmers.
If there's one thing the Brits take seriously, it's their gin and tonic. But the subtle fusion of flavours is at risk, experts have warned - with climate change to blame.
Europe will soon be taking another leap forward in its weather forecasting capacity as the first MetOp Second Generation, MetOp-SG-A1, satellite arrives safely at Europe’s Spaceport in French Guiana, marking a pivotal moment on the road to launch.This new polar-orbiting weather satellite also carries the Copernicus Sentinel-5 instrument to deliver daily global data on air pollutants and other atmospheric trace gases.
Hurricane Erick made landfall in the western Mexican state of Oaxaca on Thursday, the US National Hurricane Center said, having weakened to a "major" Category 3 storm that is likely to cause massive flooding and landslides.
Musikfans fürchten ein staubiges Jahr auf dem Hurricane. Das sagt die Festivalleitung dazu. Ab morgen feiern Musikfans wieder beim Hurricane-Festival. Doch zum Anreisetag der Großveranstaltung in Scheeßel zwischen Hamburg und Bremen kommt ein altbekanntes Problem wieder auf. Neuerungen beim Hurricane Wiederkehrende Besucher:innen weisen auf ein „Staubjahr“ hin. Bleibt Regen um das Festival herum aus, ist der Lehmboden trocken. Sobald dann Zehntausende Fans anreisen und vor Ort tanzen, wirbelt... Der Beitrag Hurricane-Festival: Gehört der Staub einfach dazu? erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Study from Nasa and Australian universities shows cloud coverage at the poles has shrunk over past 24 years, but mystery of 2023 global temperature spike remains Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Scientists have detected a shrinking in the areas of the planet’s clouds that help reflect the sun’s energy back into space which is amplifying the buildup of extra heat on the planet caused by the climate crisis. The results of the research could be a major clue to the cause of a pronounced spike in global temperatures in 2023 and 2024 that broke records and both baffled and shocked scientists. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Royal College of Physicians also says poor air quality costs country more than £500m a week Air pollution in the UK is costing more than £500m a week in ill health, NHS care and productivity losses, with 99% of the population breathing in “toxic air”, doctors have said. Dirty air is killing more than 500 people a week, with health harm to almost every organ of the body caused by air pollution, even at low concentrations, the Royal College of Physicians (RCP) said. Continue reading...
[ISS] In the wake of America's climate commitment reversals, Africa must make the most of its solid partnerships with Europe and China.
It's possible for you to make your LLM use "greener," according to new research.
The General Authority of Meteorology has issued a warning regarding Thursday’s expected weather conditions. We’re seeing disrupted maritime navigation in the Gulf of Suez, with waves reaching 3 meters above sea level. Temperatures will be warm to hot during the day across northern Egypt, including Greater Cairo and Northern Upper Egypt. It will be extremely … The post Egypt braces for intense heat and morning fog appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Czech Republic signed a contract earlier this month with South Korea's KHNP to build two nuclear reactors, but experts question its future over complaints raised by KHNP's French rival EDF. The deal is crucial for the EU member country of 10.9 million people, relying on nuclear power produced by the southern Dukovany and Temelin plants for 40 percent of its electricity consumption.
Key climate indicators are in uncharted territory; 'all moving in the wrong direction'.
Local authorities have urged people living in low-lying areas or near rivers to move to shelters as Hurricane Erick approaches. Forecasters warn of intense rainfall across the Mexican states of Oaxaca and Guerrero.
Narendra Modi and Mark Carney met to improve India-Canada relations. They agreed to bring back high commissioners soon. Trade talks that stopped will start again. Both leaders want to fix things and build trust. They talked about security and economic growth. Discussions also covered climate change and technology.
Asian stocks fell Thursday after the Federal Reserve warned Donald Trump's trade war would likely reignite US inflation and dampen economic growth, while oil prices edged down as investors awaited developments in the Israel-Iran conflict.
Volatile weather patterns may be altering taste of juniper berries – a key botanical in the spirit – scientists say The flavour of a gin and tonic may be impacted by climate change, scientists have found. Volatile weather patterns, made more likely by climate breakdown, could change the taste of juniper berries, which are the key botanical that give gin its distinctive taste. Continue reading...
From carbon pollution to sea-level rise to global heating, the pace and level of key climate change indicators are all in uncharted territory, more than 60 top scientists warned Thursday.
The canceled awards were issued under the Biden administration and primarily focused on carbon capture and sequestration and decarbonization initiatives.
Analysis: Greatest risk of fallout would come if Israel struck a nuclear power reactor.
Researchers detected mysterious radio waves in Antarctica that seem to defy the rules of particle physics. Now they're searching for a cause.
After reaching hurricane strength early Wednesday, Erick could become the earliest landfalling storm so strong along Mexico’s Pacific coast. The post Hurricane Erick could make history with a powerful early season landfall in Mexico appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Energy Department ordered the aging J.H. Campbell coal plant to keep running through the summer.
Alex Epstein has been lobbying GOP lawmakers against saving Inflation Reduction Act credits.
With climate policies under siege by the Trump, young climate activists are intensifying their campaign The youth activists who put the Green New Deal on the political map are launching a new campaign to “villainize big oil” which will push for the industry to pay for climate action so the costs don’t fall on ordinary people. Seven years ago, the Sunrise Movement captured headlines when its members stormed then incoming House speaker Nancy Pelosi ’s office, demanding the rapid phase-out of fossil fuels and creation of good jobs. Continue reading...
Climate change is on track to reduce by 11 percent in 2100 the yields that today provide two-thirds of humanity's calories from crops, even taking into account adaptation to a warming world, scientists said Wednesday.
Johannesburg to Restore Urban Rivers Using Lessons from Durban shannon.paton@… Wed, 06/18/2025 - 09:50 South Africa’s cities face growing threats to their water resources, especially rivers, as rapid development and climate change undermine the health of water systems and the ecosystem services they provide. Urban areas are particularly vulnerable to serious flood risks during extreme weather events. Without effective river management, cities risk losing out on valuable financial, socioeconomic, human and ecological benefits. In contrast, well-managed rivers enhance the delivery of municipal services, improve adaptation capacity and boost resilience to climate shocks. The eThekwini Municipality, which includes the city of Durban, is one of the first South African...
Die Festivalgäste sollen daher einige Vorsichtsmaßnahmen treffen. Scheeßel, Niedersachsen – das beliebte Hurricane-Festival in Scheeßel steht 2025 unter dem Einfluss einer außergewöhnlichen Wetterlage. Wie der Deutsche Wetterdienst (DWD) mitteilt, droht in diesem Jahr keine Unwetterfront mit Regen und Gewittern wie 2024 – sondern das genaue Gegenteil: extreme Hitze. Hitzewelle statt Unwetter Der Deutsche Wetterdienst warnt vor einer gefährlichen Lage. Denn nach Angaben... Der Beitrag Hurricane-Festival 2025: Warnung vor Hitzewelle – das ist zu tun erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
[Vanguard] The price of crude oil, yesterday, dropped marginally to $73 per barrel from $74 per barrel in the international market as the Israel-Iran conflict tension eases.
An early version of the 2040 climate target aligns with a German proposal on limiting CO2 offsets, officials familiar with discussions say.
Erstmals gibt es auf dem Hurricane einen Späti, der Snacks, Getränke und mehr bis Mitternacht bietet. Das Hurricane Festival in Scheeßel hält in diesem Jahr einen neuen Service für alle Anwesenden bereit: Zum ersten Mal gibt es einen Späti direkt auf dem Festivalgelände. Während der normale Open-Air-Supermarkt bereits in größerem Umfang zurückkehrt, ergänzt der neue Spätverkauf das Angebot und versorgt die Besucher:innen bis Mitternacht mit allem Nötigen. Breiteres Angebot geplant Die... Der Beitrag Hurricane Festival 2025: Hier gibt’s den Späti erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Tropical Storm Erick was upgraded to a hurricane early Monday morning, with sustained winds of 75 miles per hour.
EU foreign policy chief says Russia is a direct threat to Europe and has plan for long term aggression The European Commission has insisted there will be no return to Russian gas , as it published plans to phase out fossil fuel imports from its eastern neighbour by 2028. The EU energy commissioner, Dan Jørgensen , said a proposed ban on Russian gas imports would remain, irrespective of whether there was peace in Ukraine . Continue reading...
A US complaint against oil and gas giants including BP and Shell claims they fueled the extreme heat that killed a woman in Seattle. Can the first death by 'climate disaster' claim succeed?
New study reveals how Antarctic seals are responding to shifts in Antarctic sea ice and what long term changes could mean for their future survival. A new study of Antarctic … The post Seals study shows melting sea ice is shaping their future appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
British Antarctic Survey finds one breed of seal has declined by 54% since 1977 Antarctic seal populations are drastically declining as the sea ice melts around them, new research has shown. Researchers from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have been monitoring the seal population in the sub-Antarctic since the 1970s, looking in particular at three different seal species in the sub-Antarctic on Signy Island: Weddell seals, Antarctic fur seals and southern elephant seals. Continue reading...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Carbon markets could release 1.5 to 2.5 gigatonnes of new emissions annually, fueling more pollution in Africa, a recent report by Power Shift Africa has revealed.
EPA's plan to scrap a rule curbing power plant emissions has dimmed the outlook for U.S. carbon capture and storage projects.
The agency predicts the nation’s demand — which has dominated world growth this century — will top out in 2027 and worldwide oil use two years after that.
The country is the world’s biggest exporter of coal, which is central to its economy, generating tax revenues and jobs.
Banpu Power Plc has decided to divest shares in 10 solar power plants in Japan worth 4.46 billion baht to optimise its portfolio of energy assets and ensure long-term expansion.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE04058A, Paper Open Access   This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Maxwell Pisciotta, Hélène Pilorgé, Likhwa Ndlovu, Madeleine Siegel, Joe Huyett, Todd Bandhauer, Peter Psarras, Jennifer Wilcox Geothermal energy has been utilized for centuries. This study presents a framework to assess how geothermal resources can power direct air capture (DAC) systems, optimizing for overall CO 2 abatement. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Earth was trembling every 90 seconds. Now, we know why.
Disused coal mines could be refashioned to place vast fields of solar panels, a new report suggests, providing an unlikely solution to a common obstacle to uptake of the green energy source.
Amid escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, Qatar has intensified monitoring of radiation levels in the Gulf following Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear and energy sites. Doha is closely tracking environmental developments, warning of unpredictable consequences from targeting sensitive facilities. Qatar condemned strikes on energy infrastructure, urging de-escalation and international intervention to prevent further destabilization.
Gas companies can be sent multimillion pound fees to generate electricity when wind and solar power is in short supply More UK gas plants will be in line for windfall payments to help keep the lights on this winter after generators received multimillion-pound payouts last winter. Britain’s energy system operator expects the UK’s winter power supplies to reach their highest level in five years, in part due to a rising number of gas plants willing to generate electricity during the colder months. Continue reading...
Solar panels on defunct surface mines could put land to productive use for renewable generation, report says Turning recently closed coalmines into solar energy plants could add almost 300GW of renewable energy by 2030, converting derelict wastelands to productive use, according to a new report. In a first of its kind analysis, researchers from Global Energy Monitor (GEM) identified 312 surface coalmines closed since 2020 around the world, and 134 likely to close by the end of the decade, together covering 5,820 sq km (2,250 sq miles) – a land area nearly the size of Palestine. Continue reading...
This sand battery system can store 1,000 megawatt-hours of heat for weeks at a time.
NASA uses satellite lidar technology to study Earth’s forests, key carbon sinks.
Photos and video show Brad Lander being roughly manhandled by ICE agents.
The risk of a wider Middle East conflict has put investors on edge and boosted oil prices due to fears of a disruption in global oil supplies.
EU Commission Chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said surging energy prices have reduced the urgency to slash the price cap on Russia's global oil exports.
Body unveils plans to ban all gas imports from Russia by January 2028 – but faces backlash from Hungary, Slovakia and Austria The European Commission has insisted there will be no return to Russian gas, as it published plans to phase out fossil fuel imports from its eastern neighbour by 2028. The EU energy commissioner, Dan Jørgensen, said a proposed ban on Russian gas imports would remain, irrespective of whether there was peace in Ukraine. Continue reading...
Scientists say that climate change has tripled the frequency of planetary waves linked to extreme summer weather. In the 1950s, there was one extreme weather event a year. Now, the Earth is experiencing three every summer.
"In addition they will also be helping the planet by reducing their carbon footprint. With today’s renewables you can do it all.”
Cutting Cattle Methane through Feed Additives: Lessons from Early Adoption and the Road Ahead margaret.overh… Tue, 06/17/2025 - 10:00 Ruminants — cattle, sheep and goats — are a major source of greenhouse gas emissions. Methane produced during their digestion, known as "enteric methane," accounts for nearly 60% of agricultural methane emissions and over 25% of all human-caused methane emissions. Methane is a potent greenhouse gas with more than 80 times the warming power of CO2 over two decades. While livestock methane is inherently tough to tackle, new techniques are emerging that offer a path forward. A recent WRI report outlined over 25 ways to reduce agricultural methane emissions , some of which show significant promise. In developing countries, a practical solution...
4 Takeaways from California’s Carbon Dioxide Removal Policies alicia.cypress… Tue, 06/17/2025 - 09:00 California has long been a national leader on ambitious climate policy and action. In 2006, the state passed landmark legislation that led to the first economywide cap-and-trade system. It later became the first state to set strict greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions standards for vehicles and, in 2022, approved a net-zero plan to eliminate GHG emissions by 2045 — five years ahead of the national net zero GHG target. Now, California is leading the nation in its carbon dioxide removal (CDR) policies and actions to help meet the state’s climate goals. CDR approaches directly remove carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air and are needed alongside deep emissions reductions...
Amid escalating Iran-Israel tensions, India is proactively exploring alternative energy sources, particularly from West Africa, to safeguard its fuel supply. Contingency plans are being formulated due to potential disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global energy transit point. While India possesses significant storage capacity, concerns remain about potential price spikes and supply crunches affecting the global market.
Ancient supernovas may have blasted Earth with powerful radiation, causing dramatic changes in our climate, and could do so again, posing a threat to life.
Microsoft's Aurora AI beat existing systems in predicting weather conditions over a 14-day period in 91% of cases, including hurricanes, sandstorms and ocean swells.
In a small London workshop, a prototype mimics the process of capturing carbon emissions from a cargo ship's engine.
The French forecaster Météo France has placed 16 départements on weather alert for high temperatures as the country experiences its first heatwave of the year.
Escalating conflict between Israel and Iran is raising fresh concerns over Asia’s energy security, analysts said on Tuesday, with any disruption to oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz threatening to destabilise global markets. Roughly 70 per cent of Asia’s crude oil and refined product imports pass through the narrow waterway, which lies adjacent to Iran and connects the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. The strait remains one of the world’s most critical maritime choke points, particularly...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02190A, Paper Wenjie Huang, Baoquan Wan, Wenye Zhang, Xing Yang, Z. H. Xiang, Haobo Tian, Can Ding, Yiyi Zhang, Yong Chae Jung, Jun-Wei Zha Polymer dielectrics for electrostatic energy storage exhibit low energy density, low efficiency, and poor reliability at high temperatures, limiting the application of film capacitors in harsh environments. Designing wide bandgap... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
With less than six harvest seasons left to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the urgency to find transformative solutions to end hunger, protect the oceans, and build climate resilience dominated the ninth panel session at the 2025 United Nations Ocean Conference in Nice, France. In a moment emblematic of growing African leadership in ocean […]
There's an entire cycle of life that helps some wildlife thrive when the boreal forest burns, but experts say climate change and human activity have led to larger, more intense wildfires, exacerbating the negative effects on some species.
The 2021 document from the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration was part of a drive to slash emissions.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Eastern Cape Provincial Government says the number of fatalities from this week's devastating floods has risen from 88 to 90.
Three boats sank on Lake Tumba during extreme weather last Wednesday, with 107 passengers remaining missing, said officials.
Extreme events such as floods and droughts are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting and more severe, study says New data from Nasa has revealed a dramatic rise in the intensity of weather events such as droughts and floods over the past five years. The study shows that such extreme events are becoming more frequent, longer-lasting and more severe, with last year’s figures reaching twice that of the 2003-2020 average. Continue reading...
Board expresses support for offer but deal depends on regulatory approvals and treasurer’s tick-off Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jim Chalmers may need to make a “captain’s call” on whether to approve the takeover of the Australian oil and gas giant Santos by the investment arm of an Abu Dhabi state-owned entity, according to analysts, amid questions about whether the proposal will boost domestic supplies. The board of the Adelaide-headquartered oil and gas company has expressed support for the $30bn bid that, if successful, would place a series of strategic assets into foreign-owned hands. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02593A, Paper Hai Xu, Ruanye Zhang, Derong Luo, Kangsheng Huang, Jiuqing Wang, Gengzhi Sun, Hui Dou, Xiaogang Zhang The shuttle effect of polyiodides and aggregation of solid iodine on the cathode surface in aqueous Zn-iodine batteries are considered as the main issues for unsatisfactory cycling stability and slow... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The shortfall - equivalent to a third of the country's daily use - is being blamed on climate change , population growth and more demand from businesses.
ICE agents have been told to continue conducting enforcement operations at agricultural businesses despite concerns about effects on the food industry.
A court in Sweden will rule Tuesday in the country's biggest environmental crime trial, where a self-proclaimed "Queen of Trash" and four others stand accused of illegally dumping toxic waste.
Learn more about the process some dairy farmers are using to capture methane and turn it into renewable natural gas.
Antarctic krill is a key species in the Antarctic marine ecosystem: it is an important food source for many species, such as whales, seals and penguins. However, the small crustaceans are increasingly becoming the focus of fishing, which can incur significant consequences for the entire Southern Ocean ecosystem. Therefore, concepts that minimize the negative effects of fishing on the krill themselves and on the animals that feed on krill are required urgently. A research team from the Alfred Wegener Institute and the Norwegian Institute of Marine Research in Bergen has now been able to use acoustic recordings, that fishing vessels routinely record, to identify areas and periods in which there is an increased overlap between fishing and krill predators. The results can contribute to developing...
Learn more about these mysterious signals in Antarctica that could be evidence of dark matter.
The change marks another blow to NOAA’s forecasting abilities, adding to growing concerns about the agency’s readiness for hurricane season.
Bill that aims to reduce plastic packaging by 30% in 12 years faces staunch opposition by some business interests The oil and petrochemical lobby is attempting to fend off a New York state proposal to slash plastic waste by arguing that it will disproportionately burden people of color, advocates and assembly sources say, despite widespread evidence that the plastic supply chain poses serious health risks to Black and brown communities. In New York state, advocates are fighting to pass a wide-ranging bill to reduce plastic packaging by 30% in 12 years while dramatically boosting recycling rates and phasing certain toxic compounds out of packaging. The packaging reduction and recycling infrastructure bill would place a fee on large businesses that distribute plastic packaging, with revenue...
A study measured methane flow from more than 450 nonproducing wells across Canada, but thousands more remain unevaluated.
[Vanguard] On the heels of yesterday's torrential rains and attendant flooding in some parts of Lagos State, the state government has warned residents, especially those living in low-lying areas, to be at alert because of possible encounter with flash floods.
Gender equality, climate change, biodiversity, poverty, health, gay rights and more -- the list of issues missing at the Canada G7 from past summits is long.
Rafael Grossi says while buildings above ground in Natanz have been destroyed, strategic locations underground have not been struck Middle East crisis – live updates Iran’s key nuclear sites have not suffered any further damage since Friday, the first day of Israel’s attack on the country, the head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) announced at a governors’ meeting on Monday. Rafael Grossi, the director general of the nuclear watchdog, said while buildings above ground at Iran’s principal uranium enrichment site at Natanz had been destroyed, strategic locations underground had not been struck. Continue reading...
Anthony Albanese's plan to force Australians to drive an electric car won't only push up prices. Here's who is also likely to get hurt.
The Biden-era agency leader will help students interested in public service and environmental policy.
The author explains that food’s environmental impact isn’t just about emissions — it’s also about land.
With Germany experiencing periods of extreme heat more often, there are some cities in the country that are more unbearable that others during a heatwave. So where should you avoid?
The seven-story apartment building is now powered by geothermal and solar energy. The post Low-income housing for seniors gets a climate-friendly renovation in central New York appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil prise increase likely to add 5p to petrol and diesel prices over the next couple of months, expert says Business live – latest updates Britons are braced for higher prices at the pumps, after a rise in oil prices caused by the conflict between Israel and Iran in recent days. Oil prices climbed again on Monday, as traders worried about the risks of a broader regional military conflict, which could disrupt supplies. Iran is a big oil producer, and accounts for about 3% of global supplies. Continue reading...
For the first time, the state known for glaciers, dogsledding and northern lights issued a heat advisory, with Fairbanks pushing the mid-80s.
[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa visited grieving families after floods in Mthatha killed schoolchildren and destroyed roads, bridges, and homes this week. The government has declared a state of disaster in four provinces to fast-track help and has promised urgent support for affected communities.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's mini-grid solar operators are beginning to earn new revenue from their clean energy production through the sale of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), thanks to a platform known as Africa Renewables Katalyst (ARK).
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Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news UK drivers could soon feel the impact of escalating tensions in the Middle East at the petrol station. Brent crude oil has risen from below $64/barrel at the end of last month to around $74.50 this morning, which typically leads to higher fuel prices. “Just as tensions and uncertainty around global trade and tariffs seemed to be easing with a deal between the US and China on tariffs, the Israel/Iran escalation represents a new source of geopolitical tension. The main way this will impact UK businesses and the economy is through higher oil and natural gas prices. Indeed, oil prices have risen by about $10 per barrel (pb) in the last week. The most immediate impact will be on prices at the pump. A $10pb rise in oil prices will probably...
Ice jams will become more frequent in the Yellow River’s estuary by the end of this century, hitting Chinese coastal cities such as those in eastern Shandong province, according to a new study. When warmer weather arrives in late winter and early spring, upstream ice begins to break apart and drift downstream. This ice then reaches colder downstream areas, where it can refreeze and accumulate, forming ice jams. The localised hazard can be highly destructive. Flooding can occur behind the...
Nuclear, one of the few electricity generation technologies with bipartisan backing, has gained traction in statehouses from Phoenix to Austin to Indianapolis.
Through budget cuts and layoffs, the administration has begun to cripple the government's ability to research global warming.
A loophole-free 2040 emissions-reduction goal has little support, a POLITICO survey of 27 ministries shows.
Britain is poised to bask in a heatwave dubbed the 'Mediterranean melt' - but the sizzling conditions could see temperatures as hot as Malibu or Barbados.
Oil prices extended gains Monday as Israel and Iran pounded each other with missiles for a fourth day and threatened further attacks, stoking fears of a lengthy conflict that could reignite inflation.
Oil prices jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after Israel and Iran launched fresh attacks on Sunday, heightening fears that escalating battle could trigger a broader regional conflict and widely disrupt oil exports from the Middle East.
Engine oil is an absolutely crucial item for any car, regardless if it's diesel or gasoline. Is it normal for the oil in diesel engines to turn black?
MOSCOW - Russian forces carried out an overnight strike on the Kremenchuk oil refinery that supplies fuel to Ukrainian forces in the Donbas region, Russia's defence ministry said on Sunday.
Hong Kong police have arrested a 15-year-old after her father reported she was smoking an e-cigarette containing "space oil" at home with her classmate, who is wanted by the force, the Post has learned.
Researchers in Antarctica detected unusual radio signals emanating from beneath the ice during the ANITA experiment, designed to find high-energy particles. These signals, originating from below the surface, defy explanation by known particles like neutrinos. Scientists are exploring alternative theories, including dark matter or unique radio wave behavior, as the source of the mysterious emissions remains unknown, prompting further investigation.
Chinese scientists have created a carbide ceramic capable of withstanding temperatures up to 3,600 degrees Celsius (6,512 degrees Fahrenheit) in an oxidising environment, exceeding current thermal limits on hypersonic flight. The development holds significant potential for applications in aerospace, energy and other extreme high-temperature fields. Modern hypersonic aircraft and advanced engines demand materials that can maintain structural integrity under extreme thermal conditions. However,...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 8, 2025 thru Sat, June 14, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Science and Research (8 articles) Stefan Rahmstorf - Atlantic ocean circulation: a dangerous tipping point for European climate? IFIMAC on Youtube, Stefan Rahmstorf, May 27, 2025. Ocean mud locks up much of the planet’s carbon – we’re digging deep to map these ancient stores Deep down at the bottom of the sea, mud is one of the most important natural archives of Earth’s past – holding clues of shifting climates, coastlines, ocean conditions and carbon storage. The Conversation, Sophie Ward & Zoe Roseby, June 6, 2025. When...
Rachel Reeves admitted a 10 per cent spike in oil and gas costs and threats by Tehran to close the Straits of Hormuz was a 'cause for concern'.
Bord na Móna, which was once a peat extraction company, has now committed to one of the largest peatland restoration projects ever undertaken, targeting 33,000 hectares in over 80 bogs with the hope of reducing carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity. But many households still continue to cut turf, relying on it for heating as have previous generations Continue reading...
Vienna has a way to make affordable housing and combat climate change all at the same time. Now U.S. cities want in, and they're building their own green housing.
Every internal combustion engine needs oil for lubrication, but two-stroke engines take their oil regularly along with gasoline.
Following Israel's strike on Iran's nuclear facility, tensions have escalated dramatically. Israel launched a major counteroffensive targeting Tehran's defense and energy infrastructure, prompting retaliatory missile strikes from Iran that resulted in casualties in northern Israel. The conflict has led to the cancellation of nuclear negotiations and raised global concerns about a wider regional war, with calls for de-escalation.
France's Emmanuel Macron is visiting Greenland to hold talks on North Atlantic and Arctic security, climate change and critical minerals.
Smoke and flames filled the sky over Tehran as Israel struck oil and gas facilities in the Iranian capital and targeted more nuclear facilities during attacks that carried on into Sunday morning.
Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma criticized the Congress party for allegedly allowing Pakistan to become a nuclear power, claiming it now uses "nuclear blackmail." Sarma stated that India had the chance to eliminate Pakistan's nuclear threat in the 1980s, with support from the military and intelligence, but Indira Gandhi hesitated.
Wondering if rotary engines need oil changes? Learn how their lubrication works and why regular oil maintenance is still essential.
The smallest electric cargo bike is back, and it’s safer than ever.
Analysts warn that targeting Iran's oil production and export facilities could drive prices to $80-$100 per barrel, leading to historic pump price increases in import-dependent nations like Turkey and Spain.
A pair of canines found in Siberian permafrost were wolf sisters that died shortly after eating.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 6, June 2025.
Australians in southern states are shivering through a cold start to winter. Here are the most carbon (and wallet) friendly ways to heat your home Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com For many Australians the onset of winter has often meant piling on extra layers at home, waking up breathing a mist of condensation and keeping blankets and doonas handy on the couch as the winter chill bites. Either that or racking up massive winter energy bills powering inefficient appliances in uninsulated homes. But according to the Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA), the first...
The cost of crude oil affects everything from the price of food at the supermarket to how much it costs to fill up your car.
Following the recent surge in global crude prices due to escalating tensions in the Middle East, Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri has assured that India possesses sufficient energy reserves for the upcoming months. He highlighted India's diversified energy sourcing strategy, ensuring affordability and sustainability.
Oil prices soared and stocks sank Friday after Israel launched strikes on Iran, prompting retaliation from Tehran and stoking fears of a full-blown war.
Another motion on agenda at party’s state conference calls for withdrawal from Paris agreement Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales Nationals have passed a motion at their state conference in Coffs Harbour that calls on the party to “reinstate our full support of the use of coal in power generation”, keep coal power stations open and explore building new high efficiency, low emissions coal fired power stations in the future. The motion was proposed by the Orange branch and the Northern Tablelands state electorate council and was carried easily on Friday. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Meet methanogens — gut microbes that turn fiber into methane and extra energy. But not everyone has them.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Israel launches strikes on ‘dozens’ of targets in Iran, targeting nuclear programme Budget airline Wizz , whose shares are down almost 5% today, says it has suspended flights to Tel Aviv and re-routed flights affected by closed airspace in the region for the next 72 hours. The jump in the oil price today, following Israel’s attack on Iran, is a “bad shock for the global economy at a bad time”. For the average consumer, they will be looking at more income uncertainty. They will be looking at higher petrol prices, and in the UK, they’re probably looking now at higher risk of taxation in October. So whatever way you look at it, it’s negative short term, it’s negative longer term. Continue reading...
Chinese companies are showing growing interest in shipping goods to the West via the Northern Sea Route – an icy Arctic passage that opens up each summer – according to Rosatom, the Russian company that operates infrastructure along the route. The firm anticipates a significant uptick in voyages by Chinese companies along the NSR during the coming summer-autumn shipping season, and is adding more nuclear-powered icebreakers to its fleet to handle the growing traffic flow. Cargo traffic on the...
The Conservative leader said the windfall tax on the oil and gas sector should end and new drilling licenses are needed.
Oil and gold prices jumped Friday as stocks fell in response to Israeli airstrikes on Iran Thursday night.
The Met Office has issued a rare amber thunderstorm warning as Brits are set to be pummelled by floods as well as lightning strikes after power cuts amid soaring 30C temperatures today.
[IPS] Nice, France -- As the curtains draw on the UN Ocean Conference, a flurry of voluntary commitments and political declarations has injected fresh impetus into global efforts to conserve marine biodiversity. With the world's oceans facing unprecedented threats, high-level biodiversity officials and negotiators are sounding the alarm and calling for renewed momentum--and funding--to deliver on long-standing promises.
In the chilly waters of the North Atlantic, it's not uncommon to see icebergs floating by. But floating serenely amid the pale ice chunks was one iceberg that stood out.
To the untrained eye, the National Science Foundation (NSF) Ice Core Facility in Lakewood, Colorado, doesn’t look like much: a boxy brick building packed with shelves of ice-filled metallic cylinders 10 centimeters in diameter. But to the more than 100 scientists who pull from its frozen records annually, it’s a treasure trove of information on […]
The documentary shows the damage that fishing does to our planet. So why does the industry still hold governments to ransom? I have been saying this a lot recently: “At last!” At last, a mainstream film bluntly revealing the plunder of our seas. At last, a proposed ban on bottom trawling in so-called “ marine protected areas ” (MPAs). At last, some solid research on seabed carbon and the vast releases caused by the trawlers ploughing it up. But still I feel that almost everyone is missing the point. David Attenborough’s Ocean film, made for National Geographic, is the one I’ve been waiting for all my working life. An epoch ago, when I worked in the BBC’s Natural History Unit in the mid-1980s, some of us lobbied repeatedly for films like this, without success. Since then, even programmes...
GOP leaders claim that repealing power plant pollution rules and tax breaks for renewables will fuel an energy boom. Experts say they’re doing just the opposite.
Brent crude up more than 10% amid escalation of conflict in Middle East, while stock markets fall Business live – latest updates The price of oil and gold has soared and stock markets have fallen after Israel’s strikes against targets in Iran . The escalation of the conflict in the Middle East, the focal point of global oil production, prompted a sharp increase in prices, with Brent crude up more than 10% after news of the attacks broke, reaching its highest level since January. Continue reading...
Sale covering 56,000 square miles set to go ahead despite opposition from Indigenous and environmental groups The Brazilian government is preparing to stage an oil exploration auction months before it hosts the Cop30 UN climate summit, despite opposition from environmental campaigners and Indigenous communities worried about the environmental and climate impacts of the plans. Brazil’s oil sector regulator, ANP, will auction the exploration rights to 172 oil and gas blocks spanning 56,000 square miles (146,000 sq km), an area more than twice the size of Scotland, most of it offshore. Continue reading...
The agency’s analysis of rolling back climate rules on power plants undermines its administrator’s assertions that it would have capsized the electric sector.
Polluters paid a near-record amount for pollution allowances in June as restrictions on carbon emissions intensify.
[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa is heading to the Eastern Cape on Friday to meet grieving families and assess the damage caused by deadly floods. Rescue teams are still looking for missing people, and 127 schools and around 20 clinics have been damaged across the province.
Markets in Asia opened lower early Friday while oil prices surged after Israel attacked Iran's capital amid the ramping up tensions over Tehran's rapidly advancing nuclear program.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 June 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02350-wGlancing forward to view alternative futures for limiting global warming requires understanding complex societal–environmental systems that drive future emissions. Now a study explores the potential, and limits, of deep learning to generate core characteristics of these futures.
Christian Cerna-Camacho was apprehended Wednesday morning by ICE agents who rammed their vehicles into his car. He was placed in handcuffs and seemingly tried to plea with police.
President Trump signed legislation that would overturn California's ambitious auto emission standards
Gov. Kathy Hochul on Thursday got a well-deserved scolding from congressmen outraged over her efforts to protect illegal-immigrant criminals from ICE agents.
Proposals this week to weaken EPA restrictions will help tiny group of owners while ‘the American people will breathe dirtier air’ Donald Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) claimed on Wednesday that its plan to eviscerate power plant pollution standards will save the US around $1bn a year. In reality, though, this represents a starkly uneven trade-off, experts say. The savings for “Americans” will go entirely to power plant operators who won’t have to cut their pollution, while at the same time climate and health benefits for all Americans that are 20 times larger in dollar terms will be deleted. Continue reading...
With hurricane season underway, NASA is gearing up to produce cutting-edge research to bolster the nation’s readiness and response to severe weather.
The latest Department of Environment and Climate Change report say water levels on the Mackenzie River and Great Slave Lake are still "well below average."
Open access notables A Rapid Deterioration of the Transmissive Atmospheric Radiative Regime in the Western Arctic , Bertossa & L’Ecuyer, Geophysical Research Letters: The tendency for the atmosphere to reside in one of two radiative states (“transmissive” or “opaque”) is unique to the high latitudes. This phenomenon makes the Arctic climate particularly sensitive to change if the conditions that support one of these states vanish. This study examines 25 years of in-situ data from the North Slope of Alaska to investigate how these two states have changed over time. While November once had nearly equal occurrences of both states, the transmissive state has almost completely disappeared, resulting in an increase of over 30 W/m2 in...
The National Hurricane Center will experiment with the company’s DeepMind program to enhance the work of its expert meteorologists.
The assembly has said they will continue to oppose both uranium exploration and hydraulic fracturing until their environmental concerns have been addressed.
Dolphin Surf will start at £18,650 – among the cheapest new vehicles on sale in Britain Business live – latest updates The Chinese manufacturer BYD has launched its cheapest model in the UK, in the latest stage of its efforts to overtake Tesla as the world’s biggest electric carmaker. The Dolphin Surf will start at £18,650, a price that puts it among the cheapest new vehicles on sale in Britain. Continue reading...
[Leadership] This year's commemoration of World Environment Day could not have come at a more critical moment for Nigeria, given the scale of environmental devastation the country continues to experience.
[ISS] Without enough capital or enabling global policy, expecting Africa to decouple economic growth from carbon emissions is a pipe dream.
With one day remaining before the conclusion of the Third UN Ocean Conference, delegates in Nice are preparing for the adoption of the summit’s eagerly anticipated political declaration. Small island developing States, facing the direct effects of climate change and marine resource decline, are pushing to ensure their perspectives are reflected in global ocean policy.
Mercury concentrations in Arctic wildlife are on the rise despite reductions in mercury release, according to a new study published Thursday.
As temperatures soar across much of France, forecasters have issued an intense heat warning, as well as an alert for thunderstorms.
The Environmental Protection Agency extended the deadline for reporting health and safety data for 16 toxic chemicals, including benzene, BPA and vinyl chloride.
Researchers have found that ocean acidification entered a "danger zone" in 2020, suggesting increased carbon dioxide levels have caused Earth to breach another planetary boundary.
Sound is the primary means of tracking subs in vast ocean expanses, and research shows that it’s behaving differently as the seas warm.
Predicting plant responses to rising temperatures, including acute heat waves and hot droughts of varying intensity and duration, is central to addressing the climate and biodiversity crises. However, plant responses to heat are scale-dependent, ...
[UNEP] Nice, France, 11 June 2025 - The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN (FAO) have named the first World Restoration Flagships for this year, tackling pollution, unsustainable exploitation, and invasive species in three continents. These initiatives are restoring almost five million hectares of marine ecosystems - an area about the size of Costa Rica, which, together with France, is hosting the 3rd UN Ocean Conference .
Scientists have discovered a lost ancient world that has remained unseen for millions of years. They said more is known about Mars than the hidden landscape.
More than 30 trade groups say the appliance efficiency program should remain a "public-private partnership run by the federal government.”
The funding for 10 restoration projects is part of cleanup efforts tied to the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.
It's the first time in three decades that the United States will miss the annual global warming conference.
Groups are split over using market revenue for highway widening. Some say it would undercut climate efforts by increasing carbon emissions.
[Scrolla] Three children who were swept away when a bus was hit by floods are among the dead found near Dicoligny. Premier Oscar Mabuyane and top officials joined the search and are expected to give an update.
[IPS] Rome -- Kaveh Zahedi is the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
If you're worried about flooding this hurricane season, here are some ways to harden your home with flooding and climate change in mind.
The 43% emission reduction target is not aligned with the Paris agreement – it should be at least 59% Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australian officials are gearing up for next week’s mid-year climate talks in Bonn where they’ll be going full tilt lobbying other governments to support the bid to host next year’s COP31 negotiations. But can the government claim enough climate leadership? Our latest Climate Action Tracker shows the government’s efforts to cut emissions are still rated “insufficient”. Australia is not on track to meet its renewable energy target, its flagship industrial emissions policy is deficient, and its support for the fossil fuel industry – especially exports – remains unwavering. Sign up to get climate...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has said that the No 1 typhoon warning signal will stay in force for most of Thursday, as squally showers associated with a tropical storm near the coast of Guangdong continue to affect the city. The Hong Kong Observatory issued the signal at 12.40am on Wednesday...
Learn more about the “Tumat Puppies,” a pair of preserved pups, found frozen in Siberia, from around 14,000 years ago.
The announcement is a key step in Trump's broader efforts to unwind environmental regulations he views as barriers to industrial development and expanded energy production.
"The EPA is trying to get out of the climate change business,” says one expert.
The EPA announced proposals to significantly loosen Biden-era regulations on pollution from power plants, including mercury and carbon dioxide.
Investors reacted to fresh concerns over Western sanctions and weakening oil export revenues.
Peatlands are vital as carbon sinks but their boundaries can be hard to determine.
The Trump administration plans to get rid of all limits on climate-warming pollution from the nation's fossil fuel power plants. Fossil fuel interests hailed the proposal, which likely faces legal challenges from environmental groups.
LONDON - The British government said on Tuesday that it would spend as much as £14.2 billion ($19 billion) on constructing a nuclear power station, a project that is expected to create 10,000 jobs and help light up 6 million homes.
But a new study shows how advanced steelmaking technologies could substantially reduce carbon emissions.
On the Path to Net Zero, How Do We Address ‘Leftover' Emissions? margaret.overh… Wed, 06/11/2025 - 12:00 The world needs to reach net-zero emissions — a balancing point where the amount of greenhouse gases emitted into the atmosphere is equal to the amount removed — by around 2050 to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) and avoid rapidly worsening climate impacts. More than 100 countries , covering over 80% of global greenhouse gas emissions, have already set have a net-zero target. Actions to cut emissions, like scaling up clean energy or switching to electric vehicles, can get us most of the way to net zero. But they won't get us all the way. Some emissions will very likely be leftover by midcentury, whether because the technology to eliminate them...
EPA argues that the second-largest source of U.S. greenhouse gas pollution contributes too little to the world’s climate problem to be worth regulating.
For starters, it contains a hidden gas tax. The post 10 ways that Trump’s tax bill would undermine his energy promises appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
An expedition in the Southern Ocean captured video of a rare species of deep-sea cephalopod. Until now, it had been found only in fishing nets and in the bellies of seabirds.
Egypt is seeking to implement a new strategic project to boost liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports by establishing a modernized floating terminal at the Sumed Port in Ain Sokhna. This will contribute to stabilizing supplies during peak consumption periods, as part of its ongoing efforts to secure its energy needs. The project falls within the … The post Egypt to establish floating LNG station in Ain Sokhna to support electricity stability appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Kaveh Zahedi is the Director of the Office of Climate Change, Biodiversity and Environment at the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)
The 2024 regulation required existing coal-burning power plants to begin capturing their carbon dioxide pollution in the 2030s.
BRUSSELS —The world experienced its second-warmest May since records began this year, a month in which climate change fuelled a record-breaking heatwave in Greenland, scientists said on Wednesday.
The "proposals would allow fossil fuel power plants to pour more pollution into our air — putting the health, safety and well-being of all Americans at risk,” said attorney Vickie Patton.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). To stop global warming, carbon emissions need to be cut to net zero as quickly as possible. And while some countries have been cutting back on fossil fuels, some major polluters - like China - have seen their emissions continue to increase. But thanks to the epic rise in clean energy solutions, it's just possible that that's starting to shift, and China's path to a low carbon future might be about to change for ever... Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam
A new analysis says climate change drove May’s record heat wave in Greenland and Iceland, prompting Greenland’s ice sheet to melt many times faster than normal. Scientists say the melt could disturb global climate and weather patterns.
Storm streamers are using radars and AI robots to predict extreme weather for millions of YouTube subscribers, in some cases faster than the National Weather Service, which has been gutted by DOGE.
Major boosts for the NHS , schools, defence, local transport and nuclear power are expected to be unveiled by the Chancellor at lunchtime.
[Liberian Observer] Ivanhoe Atlantic Inc. has announced a significant milestone in the development of its Kon Kweni Iron Ore Project, with the Republic of Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approving the Scoping Report and Terms of Reference (TOR) for the Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA) of the project's proposed infrastructure in Liberia.
STATEMENT: EU Business and Policy Leaders Call for Robust, Consistent and Investible EU Climate Plans darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 06/11/2025 - 06:06 Brussels (11 June 2025) — Today, World Resources Institute (WRI), We Mean Business Coalition, and Strategic Perspectives convened high-level policymakers, business leaders and experts to push for a robust 2040 emissions target and a credible 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) for the EU. With key climate decisions, including the EU Environmental Council meeting (June 17) and the European Commission’s Climate Law amendment (July 2) approaching, experts underlined the mounting costs of inaction. Over the past decade, climate-related damages in the EU exceeded €145 billion , while fossil fuel imports...
[IPS] Nice, France -- "There is no climate action without ocean action," President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands told reporters, as she and other representatives of Pacific island states reiterated that countries must honor their climate action agreements.
New study shows regions with best potential to regrow trees and suck climate-heating CO2 from the air New maps have revealed the best “win-win” opportunities across the world to regrow forests and tackle the climate crisis, without harming people or wildlife. The places range from the eastern US and western Canada, to Brazil and Columbia, and across Europe, adding up to 195 million hectares (482 million acres). If reforested, this would remove 2.2bn tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, about the same as all the nations in the European Union. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00141B, Paper Xuan Luo, Jiabao Nie, Huang Liang, Yuyang Li, Youheng Wang, Qikang Que, Jean-Pol Dodelet, Yucheng Wang Fe-N-C catalysts are the most promising alternative to Pt for the oxygen reduction reaction (ORR) in proton exchange membrane fuel cells (PEMFCs). However, the mixture of two distinct active sites—highly... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
It’s not so much that rural and metro communities hold different opinions about climate change but rather they are holding completely different conversations • Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here We got some rain in rural Victoria over the weekend, and that’s headline-worthy news . There’s been a record-breaking drought that’s been afflicting the states of Victoria, South Australia, Tasmania and parts of New South Wales for over a year, but depending where you live – and how you get your news – you may not know much about it. Continue reading...
[New Times] Akagera National Park received 70 new white rhinos translocated from Munyawana Conservancy in South Africa as part of the effort to boost wildlife population and biodiversity conservation.
Big tech companies and speakers at the POLITICO Energy Summit urged GOP leaders to reconsider proposed cuts to renewable energy and battery projects.
The Energy secretary faced bipartisan scrutiny over cuts. He also pushed to preserve support for nuclear, geothermal and fusion.
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals agreed that an oil and gas case about risks in the Gulf is now moot.
“There is no climate action without ocean action,” President Hilda Heine of the Marshall Islands told reporters, as she and other representatives of Pacific island states reiterated that countries must honor their climate action agreements. “The ocean is bearing the brunt of our failure to address climate change and transition away from fossil fuels.” Heine […]
The lawsuit is said to be the first in the world to challenge a government for relying on tree planting to address climate change.
Insurance costs are soaring, and coverage is hard to find in some parts of the United States. Communities say insurers are ignoring their efforts to confront the problem.
[UN News] The ocean is under siege - and greed is to blame. UN Secretary-General António Guterres on Tuesday urged world leaders and grassroots groups alike to confront the powerful interests driving marine destruction, from illegal fishing and plastic pollution to the accelerating impacts of climate change.
Homeowners' insurance isn't just getting more expensive ... it's also getting harder to secure in the first place. Across the country, an increase in climate-related disasters like heat waves, wildfires and hurricanes is creating challenges for both insurers and their customers . One successful strategy taking hold in Alabama and other states: Climate-proofing houses — and incentivizing it with insurance discounts. Still, not all states or homeowners face similar risks. And insurers aren't legally required to take climate-proofing into account when assessing the insurability of a home. That's why states are experimenting with different programs — and insurance legislation — to find a solution. This episode is part of NPR's Climate Solutions Week: a series of stories covering real world...
Copernicus data shows month was 1.4C above estimated 1850-1900 average used to define pre-industrial level It has been an exceptionally dry spring in north-western Europe and the second warmest May ever globally, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S). Countries across Europe, including the UK, have been hit by drought conditions in recent months, with water shortages feared unless significant rain comes this summer, and crop failures beginning to be reported by farmers. Continue reading...
After a slowdown last year, electric vehicle sales in Europe are powering ahead. But adoption is uneven, and lingering consumer doubts over batteries and costs threaten to slow the charge.
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