Chinese companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy manufacturing investments overseas, but the projects are having significant social, environmental, and human rights impacts.
One of Henry Kissinger’s final and most sobering predictions before his death was that Japan would eventually pursue nuclear weapons. In a 2023 interview with The Economist, Kissinger warned that Japan was “heading towards becoming a nuclear power in five years”. Chinese nuclear experts estimate that Japan has the political motivation but also the technical capacity to develop nuclear weapons in less than three years, echoing Kissinger’s warning that Japan harbours ambitions to revive its...
The Northwest Territories adopted its polar bear-shaped licence plate in 1970 for the territory’s centennial year. Over 50 years later, the unique plate is still coveted by collectors around the world.
Catch up on some 2025 entries in Open Questions, SCMP’s series of in-depth interviews with global opinion leaders. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Delusional’: Jeffrey Sachs on why Western hegemony has ended American economist sees China as key to the global energy transition to zero-carbon energy, especially in markets outside US and Europe. 2. Ex-diplomat Kerry Brown on how Trump ‘stunned’ China with his ‘lack of caution’ King’s College, London...
[The Conversation Africa] While millions of people make the effort to sort their recycling, buy fewer clothes and generally make greener choices, the world's wealthiest can emit the same amount of carbon as the average person does in a year by going on holiday just once.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion, though the latest comments from Moscow raise doubts about how close a final agreement really is. Zelensky told reporters on Friday that he would discuss sensitive issues with Trump including the future of the Donbas region in Ukraine’s east and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The Ukrainian leader said he plans to...
Delhi woke up to severe fog and smog on Saturday, with pollution levels reaching dangerous highs in several areas. Calm winds trapped pollutants, worsening air quality to 'Very Poor' and 'Severe' categories. Vehicular emissions and NCR districts were identified as major contributors to the pollution load.
A chilling warning from a Maharashtra neurologist highlights the fatal risks of hot showers in poorly ventilated bathrooms, especially with gas geysers. Two patients fell unconscious due to carbon monoxide poisoning, a silent killer that deprives the brain of oxygen. Recognize symptoms like headache, dizziness, and confusion to act fast.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt highlights America's stagnant electricity generation, contrasting it with China's massive renewable energy investments, including nuclear and solar. Elon Musk echoes these concerns, warning of a significant competitive disadvantage for the US as China rapidly expands its power capacity, leaving America behind in the global energy race.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 1, 16 January 2026.
With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis.
Forestry and Land Scotland (FLS) is boosting biodiversity while supporting rural livelihoods and sustainable farming in a glen on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park
It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.
Russia plans to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon in a decade to support its lunar exploration and create a joint research station with China.
A record-breaking Christmas storm slammed California, killing three people as floods, falling trees and powerful waves wreaked havoc across the state. Authorities issued widespread evacuations.
Meteorologists have warned that freezing conditions are on the way for the Northeast and Midwest from Thursday evening through to Saturday.
A winter storm watch will take effect for New York City -- as well as northeast New Jersey, New York's lower Hudson Valley and Long Island – on Friday at 4 p.m. until 1 p.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
Some parts of LA saw more than 11in of rain, with flooding, road closures and debris flows reported across the region A strong rain and wind storm, carried by an atmospheric river from the Pacific, has been blamed for a third death in southern California as flooding, road closures and debris flows are reported across the region. A flood watch was also extended through Thursday for almost all of the area, as more than 11in of rainfall was measured in some parts Los Angeles county as of Wednesday night and evacuation warnings were issued for mountain communities in San Bernardino county. Continue reading...
A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.
Smallest number of new chargers since 2022 as carmakers persuade government to weaken EV sales targets The UK’s rollout of electric car chargers slackened markedly in 2025 amid investor concerns over a slower-than-expected switch to cleaner battery vehicles. There were 87,200 chargers installed in the UK at the end of November, an increase of 13,500 compared with the end of 2024, according to data from Zapmap, which tracks charger installations. Continue reading...
Thousands of California residents found themselves under evacuation orders on Christmas Eve, as disastrous floods and debris flows closed down major highways.
Forecasters said Southern California could see its wettest Christmas in years and warned about flash flooding and mudslides.
Scientists have found a unique geological and biological complex deep in the Greenland Sea. Methane hydrate mounds, formed by trapped methane and ice, were discovered along the Molloy Ridge. These mounds support chemosynthetic organisms, life that thrives without sunlight. This discovery offers new insights into Arctic oceanography and methane stability.
The Energy Department ordered two coal-burning power plants to remain open, and the Environmental Protection Agency gave utilities more time to tackle toxic coal ash.
Scientists using the James Webb telescope observed a distant exoplanet with an atmosphere of soot and diamonds, challenging all explanations.
More than a year after the storm ripped apart families and farms, growers are bullish about strength of their industry Christmas tree farmers in western North Carolina are still rebuilding from last year’s devastating Hurricane Helene , but growers are optimistic about business and the overall strength of their industry in the region. “There’s still a lot of recovery that needs to happen, but we’re in much better shape than we were this time last year … sales are good,” Kevin Gray, owner of Hickory Creek Farm Christmas Trees in Greensboro, said earlier this month, while the buying season was in full swing. Continue reading...
A 27-year-old crude tanker that was supposedly scrapped in 2021 is due to reach Venezuela late this week, according to ship-tracking data, in the latest example of how the South American country keeps its embattled oil industry alive.
Critics compare offensive to Iraq war, citing familiar mix of regime-change rhetoric, security pretexts and oil interests Donald Trump’s recent claims that the US should keep Venezuelan oil from seized tankers are part of a broader belief in rightwing “resource imperialism”, experts say. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has escalated pressure on Venezuela, invoking drug-trafficking claims. This month, the US intercepted two tankers carrying Venezuelan oil and began pursuing a third, while intensifying its campaign against the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...
DNA from soil could soon reveal who lived in ice age caves, research shows.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the move could save lives.
[Nile Post] Sadam Bisase Zakaria, President General of Congress Services Volunteers, has called on Ugandans to abandon destructive practices such as tree cutting, building in wetlands, and bush burning to safeguard the environment.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Dec 23 -- The High Committee for Private Electricity Generation on Tuesday approved a 77.25 MW wind power project in the governorate of Zaghouan during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sarah Zaafrani Zenzri.
States with booming data center construction are seeing spikes in new power needs. Much of it is being met by coal and solar.
A new policy will hold annual competitive lease sales in certain states.
Nearly $2.8 billion is set for state projects ranging from hybrid ferries to bicycle rebates.
Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo people Along Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have fished the Mozambique Channel for countless generations, are defined by a way of life sustained by the sea. Yet climate change and industrial exploitation are pushing this ocean-based culture to its limits. Coastal villages around Toliara, a city in southern Madagascar, host tens of thousands of the semi-nomadic Vezo people , who make a living from small-scale fishing on the ocean. For centuries, they have launched pirogues , small boats carved from single tree trunks, every day into the turquoise shallows to catch tuna, barracuda and grouper. A boat near lines of seaweed, which has become...
[New Times] As climate and environmental pressures intensify, 2025 marked a pivotal year for Rwanda with the rollout of multiple green initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilience and advancing sustainable development.
Holiverse founder Lado Okhotnikov on why the future of AI depends on Space-Based Solar Power. Breaking free from Earth's energy limits is the key to next-gen intelligence.
[The Point] QGroup Foundation, powered by QCell Sunu Buss, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCAR), yesterday officially launched the Settal Sunu Reew (Keep Gambia Clean) campaign.
[The Point] Stakeholders drawn from the Gambia Police Force, NAWEC, the National Environment Agency, the Department of Forestry, ABS project staff, EBA staff, and the Brikama Area Council (BAC) held a massive environmental cleansing exercise last weekend at Brikama Nyambia Forest and Kabafita Forest.
Sydney can expect showers and a top of 23C, Melbourne a chilly 17C and Brisbane a balmy 34C Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Melbourne is set for a cool and windy Christmas, while rain is forecast in Sydney and Perth is set for a scorcher. Forecast rain is dampening the risk of bushfires on Christmas Day for most capital cities, but parts of the nation will be on heatwave alert. Continue reading...
First responders found two unconscious occupants inside an apartment building in Regina on Friday due to carbon monoxide poisoning.
[This Day] Says local firms now account for over 50% of oil, gas output
The government announced it was putting Dalhousie University in charge of a $30-million program that will see a call for onshore natural gas exploration issued in the new year.
Heavy downpours and up to 10 feet of snow is set to hammer the West Coast as a dangerous bomb cyclone develops over the next 24 hours.
U.S. electricity consumption is growing for the first time in a decade l due to AI, so why are we stunting renewable energy development?
Gold prices hit a new record high Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions as the US seized Venezuelan oil tankers. Silver also neared historic peaks, extending a strong rally in precious metals. Expectations of lower US interest rates and a weaker dollar further fueled this surge, making gold an attractive safe haven for investors.
Organized crime and illicit economies emerged in 2025 as major drivers worsening deforestation across the Amazon region in South America.
"There will almost certainly be numerous mudslides, severe flooding either from heavy rain or clogged storm drains, and possibly debris flows," the National Weather Service said.
Climate Change is forcing polar bears to rewire parts of their DNA in surprising ways.
Important and well-loved tree species and Britain’s only remaining native cat are under critical threat without their conservation being prioritised, according to a ‘genetic scorecard’ developed by scientists across Scotland.
As Finland reckons with its historic mistreatment of the Indigenous Sámi people, climate change complicates the path forward.
Opinions have been divided over the annual UN climate conferences. While some see COP30 in Belém, Brazil, as confirming their irrelevance, others see it as a turning point in the struggle for climate justice. Accelerating decline Negotiations continued there as the 1.5°C target slipped beyond reach. As the world accelerates toward catastrophic warming, ecological systems […]
The final environmental impact statement on a key crossing would allow oil to keep flowing through the pipeline.
The Bloomberg Green team picks eight climate and environmental books they loved despite their weighty content.
China has drafted a law on Antarctic affairs, as Beijing looks to protect its interests and strengthen its role in the governance of the southernmost continent. The draft “Antarctic Activities and Environmental Protection Law” was submitted to the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, the country’s top legislature, on Monday for the first review, state media reported. “The legislation on Antarctic activities and environmental protection will help better coordinate, manage and...
As climate change fuels more frequent floods and storms across Southeast Asia, forests and wildlife are being pushed to their breaking point, with conservationists and scientists warning of a worsening impact on ecosystems due to a lack of oversight and countermeasures. In late November, cyclone-driven rains battered Indonesia’s Sumatra island, triggering floods and landslides that killed more than 1,000 people, left hundreds missing and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes, according...
S Korea has surpassed 100 million barrels in government-held oil reserves as it seeks to bolster energy security against global supply disruptions.
Delhi's environment minister revealed over 10,000 vehicles failed emission tests under GRAP-4, with 2 lakh receiving PUC certificates after the 'No PUC, No Fuel' rule. The government is upgrading testing centers and introducing third-party inspections for accuracy and transparency. Experts, however, highlight current tests' limitations, advocating for mileage and maintenance in certification.
In Giridih, Jharkhand, a woman was severely injured after two men allegedly poured hot oil on her when she resisted their molestation attempt at her shop. One accused, Uday Choudhary, has been arrested, while efforts are underway to apprehend the second suspect, Manish Choudhary. An FIR has been lodged regarding the incident.
China accused the United States on Monday of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela, as Washington intensified pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government and a senior US official openly suggested that he should be removed from power. At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the United States “seriously violated international law” by intercepting foreign vessels and reiterated China’s opposition to unilateral...
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.
the development and evolution of NOAA’s Geostationary Operational Environmental Satellites (GOES) has been a major achievement for weather forecasting. For 50 years, GOES have kept a constant vigil over the Western Hemisphere and monitored the Sun and the near-Earth environment.
Venezuela said Iran has offered broad cooperation following the latest U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuelan crude as tensions escalate over Washington's enforcement of sanctions and maritime interdictions in the Caribbean.
A rare toad changed the fate of a river by becoming the first amphibian to halt a hydroelectric dam. It's now in trouble.
The company has 7GW of solar, onshore wind, battery storage and green hydrogen projects
Some Whitehorse organizations say their buildings and services are no substitute for the former warming centre that operated in the government administration building last winter. The territorial government has said it won't reopen the facility this winter.
Mountain goats' ability to survive in alpine environments helps protect them from predators, but it also comes with risks. The frequency and intensity of avalanches in southeast Alaska is increasing with climate change, and even the most well-adapted alpine species — mountain goats — are not immune to the effects.
All 50 states are involved in the deal, which resolves allegations that the automaker lied to regulators, broke consumer protection laws and violated environmental rules.
A carbon monoxide leak at a Hong Kong railway station caused six workers to fall unconscious on Monday, with four of them later being sent to hospital. Police said a staff member from Mong Kok East MTR station filed a report to the force at 2.41pm saying that the six workers had been found collapsed in a changing room. The force said the leak originated from a generator. All six people later regained consciousness, with four of them sent to Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei, before being...
Winter's chill demands a room heater, but choosing the right one is crucial. Beyond warmth, consider electricity consumption, safety features like overheat protection, and air quality. Understanding wattage, energy efficiency ratings, and different heater types like oil-filled or ceramic will prevent hefty bills and ensure comfort. Prioritize safety and your specific needs for a cozy winter.
Climate experts say sewage is a largely untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70 F.
This is the latest in the relentless purge of climate researchers who refuse to be co-opted by the fossil fuel industry The Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin would no doubt have understood and even appreciated the latest attack by the Trump administration on climate researchers and their work. The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, is to be dismantled after more than 50 years at the forefront of global research on climate science and monitoring. Professor Michael Mann is the presidential distinguished professor and director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media at the University of Pennsylvania, and co-author with Peter Hotez of Science Under Siege ; Bob Ward is policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate...
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker on Sunday, a US official told AFP, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela's vital oil sector.
With rural food programs stretched especially thin and climate change driving up prices, meat donations and local initiatives are trying to fill the gap.
Mars' abundant ice offers a revolutionary solution for future human settlements. Scientists propose using this frozen water as a primary building material, providing crucial insulation against extreme temperatures and harmful radiation. This sustainable approach significantly reduces reliance on Earth-based supplies, making Mars colonization more practical and cost-effective, paving the way for a new era of space exploration.
The department provided a road map for carbon capture and storage companies after EPA moved to end its Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program.
Companies are recovering valuable minerals — such as lithium, cobalt and nickel — from the batteries used in electric vehicles, smartphones and other consumer electronics.
Rep. Adam Smith, the Democratic leader of the Armed Services Committee, says Trump's oil blockade is about driving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power more than anything.
[This Day] The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), has said that the continent's crude oil consumption will surge from about 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to as much as 4.5 million barrels per day by 2050, positioning the continent's downstream energy sector as one of the world's most significant untapped investment frontiers.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06723E, Paper Yanzhi Li, Yuhan Chen, Zhiyuan Li, Yuxin Cui, Lu Cheng, Ke Cao, Ying Han, Wenfeng Liu, Yao Zhou High-temperature electrostatic capacitors are essential for advanced power electronics and energy systems, yet most polymer dielectrics suffer from severe conduction loss and premature failure under coupled thermal and electrical stress.... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Official indicates vessel is subject to sanctions after Trump’s ‘blockade’ on sanctioned tankers in and out of Venezuela US Coast Guard officials said on Sunday they were tracking an oil tanker in international waters close to Venezuela , multiple unnamed US officials have told US media, marking the second such action over the weekend – and the third within the past week. What officials described as an “active pursuit” in the Caribbean Sea took place a day after the coast guard seized another vessel off the coast of Venezuela, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting the South American nation’s vital oil sector. Continue reading...
Chris Bowen announces long-awaited policy aimed at lowering energy prices on Australia’s east coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The country’s three major LNG companies will be forced to set aside as much as a quarter of their gas for domestic use, as part of the government’s long-awaited gas reservation policy aimed at lowering prices on Australia’s east coast. Chris Bowen, the climate change and energy minister, in Canberra said the “historic” export permit scheme would only apply from 2027, but would need to be reflected in any new contracts made by the gas companies between now and then. Continue reading...
Vilma Palacios, 22, tells local outlet ‘I want my freedom back’ as she may be forced to return to Honduras A recent graduate of the LSU Health New Orleans School of Nursing has been held in an ICE processing center in Basile, Louisiana , for the past six months following her arrest by immigration agents over the summer. Vilma Palacios had just recently accepted a position at Touro Infirmary when ICE agents arrested her and transferred her to the processing center in Basile. Her detention comes amid a broader immigration crackdown under the Trump administration, including cases involving individuals with no criminal records who are seeking legal residency. Continue reading...
The murdered MIT professor, Nuno Loureiro, was leading a potentially world-changing effort to upend the fossil fuel industry when we was fatally shot Monday.
Researchers retrieved reef monitoring devices that had been placed in deep coral reefs in Guam. The devices were placed up to 330 feet below the surface.
The U.S. Coast Guard is chasing down a third oil tanker in the Caribbean, which refused to be boarded amid Trump's pressure campaign against Venezuela.
The US Coast Guard is reportedly pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week.
A global review reveals significant inconsistencies in omega-3 fatty acid recommendations worldwide, leaving many individuals short of essential nutrients for lifelong wellness. While the importance of DHA and EPA is recognized, guidelines vary widely, impacting intake targets for adults, teens, and special populations like pregnant women.
Delhi grappled with severe smog on Sunday, triggering stringent anti-pollution measures and widespread air travel chaos. Authorities activated Stage-IV of GRAP as Air Quality Index levels soared into 'very poor' and 'severe' categories. Over 500 flights faced delays and 138 were cancelled due to drastically reduced visibility, impacting thousands of passengers.
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The United States has stopped and boarded an oil tanker off Venezuela, the latest salvo in a pressure campaign against Caracas, US media reported Saturday.
The government of the oil-rich nation took control of its petroleum industry in 1976, nationalizing hundreds of private businesses and foreign-owned assets.
U.S. forces stopped another vessel off Venezuela as Trump escalates pressure on President Nicolás Maduro and enforces a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers.
The U.S. Coast Guard led another seizure of an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela on Saturday amid a blockade of Venezuela.
The Golden State’s clean energy use hit new highs in 2025. As the Trump administration abandons US climate initiatives, can California fill the void? As officials from around the world met in Brazil for the Cop30 climate summit last month, the US president was nowhere to be found, nor were any members of his cabinet. Instead, the most prominent American voice in Belém was that of the California governor, Gavin Newsom . During the five days he spent in Brazil, Newsom described Donald Trump as an “ invasive species ” and condemned his rollback of policies aimed at reducing emissions and expanding renewable energy. Newsom, long considered a presidential hopeful, argued that, as the US retreated, California would step up in its place as a “stable, reliable” climate leader and partner. Continue...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 24, 28 December 2025.
People in Thailand are warned of experiencing higher levels of harmful smog throughout next week, according to Pollution Control Department (PCD).
CAIRO, Dec 20 (MENA) – Egypt continued in 2025 to strengthen its regional and international leadership in environmental protection and sustainable development by implementing integrated strategies focused on the transition to a green economy, improved waste management, biodiversity conservation and climate change mitigation, according to a report by the Middle East News Agency (MENA). The … The post Egypt boosts environmental leadership in 2025 with green economy drive, marine protection and climate action appeared first on Egypt Independent.
System operator Neso predicts lowest carbon intensity ever on Christmas Day after new wind and solar power come online Britain’s energy system operator has predicted that this year’s Christmas Day could be the greenest yet. If the weather remains mild and windy for the rest of December, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) has said it could record the lowest carbon intensity – the measure of how much carbon dioxide is released to produce electricity – recorded on the network for 25 December. Continue reading...
Car engines have used motor oil for the whole of automotive history, and during that time a lot of myths have cropped up about its use. Here are a few.
Learn how drone-based sampling is opening a new window into whale health in remote Arctic regions.
This process, driven by climate change, is increasing the risk of “Category 6” tropical cyclones making landfall in densely populated areas.
A delayed environmental review cleared the Dakota Access Pipeline to continue operating. Separately, a North Dakota judge expressed unusual exasperation over the tangled legal battles.
In seeking to dismantle the US National Centre for Atmospheric Research, the Trump administration puts climate research and global weather forecasting at risk.
India's Lok Sabha has passed the SHANTI Bill, ushering in a significant overhaul of its civil nuclear framework. The legislation opens parts of the sector to private participation for the first time, aiming to boost nuclear power capacity and modernize regulations. It also introduces a new safety and liability framework.
[IPS] Nairobi -- Farmers can now know and benefit from their contribution to climate change thanks to a formula that can be used to calculate the amount of carbon stored in fruit trees.
The Tennessee Valley Authority gave the green light to Sugar Camp Energy to mine thousands of acres of TVA-owned coal.
The Arctic shipping route is essential to safeguard China’s development over the next decade, a senior Chinese official said in Beijing, calling for greater efforts to expand its practical use. With proposals for the next five-year plan incorporating security and development, China must ensure its international transport channels remain unimpeded, Ma Jiantang, deputy director of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference’s economic committee, said. China’s traditional trade lanes...
A bilingual team in Minneapolis is making climate action simple. The post When the energy expert is your neighbor appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Researchers noticed ‘dramatic’ changes in nutrients in crops, including drop in zinc and rise in lead More carbon dioxide in the environment is making food more calorific but less nutritious – and also potentially more toxic, a study has found. Sterre ter Haar, a lecturer at Leiden University in the Netherlands, and other researchers at the institution created a method to compare multiple studies on plants’ responses to increased CO 2 levels. The results, she said, were a shock: although crop yields increase, they become less nutrient-dense. While zinc levels in particular drop, lead levels increase. Continue reading...
As climate change warms the planet, snowy winters are becoming less certain in Europe. Those looking for classic Christmas traditions are learning to adapt.
[Ghanaian Times] GHANA'S 2026 Budget dubbed "Resetting for Growth, Jobs and Economic Transformation" reveals the most ambitious re-engineering of the nation's physical development framework in more than a decade. At its core is an intentional drive to transition Ghana's built environment from fragmented infrastructure delivery to a more coordinated, technology-driven, and economically catalytic ecosystem.
The president’s posture toward Venezuela isn’t new. He previously has said the U.S. should seize oil from Iraq and Syria.
The bill comes at a time of renewed global interest in nuclear as a steady source of clean energy.
The city comptroller had said the asset manager was failing on climate change and should be fired, but the pension board tabled action.
[New Times] The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, has outlined measures the government is rolling out to protect food production from the growing impact of climate change, with irrigation, research and farmer education at the centre of the strategy.
A coal miner in West Virginia has died, the latest mining fatality in the state following the flooding death of a miner last month.
Chinese scientists have unveiled an optical computing chip that outperformed Nvidia’s leading AI hardware by over a hundredfold in speed and energy efficiency – particularly for generative tasks such as video production and image synthesis. The LightGen chip was developed by a team from Shanghai Jiao Tong University and Tsinghua University, harnessing the speed of light to execute complex artificial intelligence workloads. With more than 2 million photonic neurons integrated into a compact chip,...
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- About 1,000 participants drawn from across Liberia and the West African region have converged in Monrovia for a two-day Second National People's Climate Justice Summit, aimed at advancing inclusive and people-centered climate action.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order that moves to protect Nasa’s Artemis space programme, which aims to return astronauts to the moon with an eye towards building a permanent lunar presence. The directive reinforces Nasa’s current plans for sending Americans back to the moon by 2028, and for Americans to begin establishing the outpost by 2030. It also reaffirms Nasa’s plans to use space nuclear power, including readying nuclear reactors for launch by 2030. Thursday’s order calls...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 12, December 2025.
Lava rubble at the bottom of the sea is acting like a giant "sponge" for carbon dioxide, ancient cores reveal.
Astronomers are scratching their heads at the odd chemistry, which hints at soot clouds and possibly diamond formation deep inside.
New data suggests the majority of Canadians support efforts to expand oil and gas development, including expanding and building pipelines — but within that, their support differs.
Open access notables Widespread Increase in Atmospheric River Frequency and Impacts Over the 20th Century , Scholz & Lora, AGU Advances Atmospheric rivers (ARs) play a dominant role in water resource availability in many regions, and can cause substantial hazards, including extreme precipitation, flooding, and moist heatwaves. Despite this, there is substantial uncertainty about recent and ongoing changes in AR frequency and impacts. Here, we place recent observed trends in their longer-term context using AR records extending back to 1940. Our results show that AR frequency has increased broadly across the midlatitudes, bridging the apparent discrepancy between the observed satellite-era poleward shift and the general increase simulated in climate change projections...
China criticized what it described as "unilateral bullying" of Venezuela after the United States ordered a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving the South American country.
In a terrifying new study, researchers from the University of Reading reveal the six ways in which out-of-control climate change could devastate the country.
Clean energy infrastructure is being deployed with unmatched scale and speed—and China is leading the way
A thick blanket of smog forced the abandonment of the India-South Africa T20I in Lucknow, prompting the BCCI to reconsider winter scheduling in North India. Vice-president Rajeev Shukla called the air pollution an "emergency," signaling a potential policy shift. Concerns over player safety and hazardous AQI levels led to the match's cancellation, with a series decider now set for Ahmedabad.
Locals band together in David v Goliath battle against facility they say would jack up bills, increase pollution and destroy area’s character A who’s who of the nation’s most powerful politicians and tech tycoons are forcing through a proposal for a massive data center in rural Michigan as locals from across the political spectrum have come out in force against it, with one calling it “uniquely evil”. Saline Township, Michigan, residents fear the $7bn center would jack up energy bills, pollute groundwater, and destroy the area’s rural character. The 1.4 gigawatt center would consume as much power as Detroit, and would help derail Michigan’s nation-leading transition to renewable energy. Continue reading...
Sable Offshore asked the administration to take over from state officials.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed the importance of upgrading economic, trade and investment cooperation between Egypt and Seychelles, particularly in the sectors of tourism, renewable energy, environment and maritime security, while making use of opportunities offered by the two countries’ membership in the COMESA bloc. Meeting with Seychelles Foreign … The post Egypt, Seychelles FMs stress boosting economic, investment cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Nile Post] Vivo Energy Uganda has urged education leaders to shift school kitchens away from firewood and charcoal, saying clean cooking solutions are no longer an environmental luxury but a public health and education priority.
A new study finds that repression of environmental protest is rising worldwide and Indigenous land defenders face the greatest risk.
Since the implementation of China’s Clean Air Action and the Minamata Convention, which aims to mitigate anthropogenic mercury (Hg) emissions to the environment by phasing out Hg usage, China has reduced atmospheric Hg concentrations by approximately 39% (1), primarily by controlling industrial emissions from coal-fired power plants and coal-fired industrial boilers (2) in urban areas. However, the release of Hg from surface reservoirs (3), particularly urban soils, could offset this progress.
[Leadership] Federal government has banned the export of wood and allied products to tackle illegal logging, halt deforestation and strengthen Nigeria's response to climate change.
Delhi is battling severe smog, with air quality reaching 'very poor' levels. Authorities have activated all Stage-IV measures under the Graded Response Action Plan across Delhi-NCR to combat the escalating pollution. Inspections revealed significant dust and waste accumulation on roads, highlighting the urgent need for improved maintenance and dust-control efforts.
The methane regulations were developed under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, with the aim of eliminating venting and routine flaring.
The International Energy Agency estimates that India and other nations could buoy the fuel through 2030.
Declining rainfall and rising temperatures have dried up pasture land at the same time agricultural use has expanded.
New research has found a sizeable number of those on the move are doing so to avoid dangerous climate change.
[Vanguard] As part of efforts to avert an environmental crisis, the Federal Government has declared an immediate nationwide ban on the exportation of wood and allied products.
After years of shortages and economic collapse, Venezuelans face fresh uncertainty as Trump threatens an oil blockade — but many say they're too exhausted to do anything but endure.
NATO countries, including Canada, are falling behind Russia and China in the development of Arctic-capable drones — uncrewed aerial and land vehicles that are ideal for surveillance.
Forecast is slightly cooler than the record 1.55C reached in 2024, but 2026 set to be among four hottest years since 1850 Next year will bring heat more than 1.4C above preindustrial levels, meteorologists project, as fossil fuel pollution continues to bake the Earth and fuel extreme weather. The UK Met Office’s central forecast is slightly cooler than the 1.55C reached in 2024, the warmest year on record, but 2026 is set to be among the four hottest years dating back to 1850. Continue reading...
Nature Energy, Published online: 18 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41560-025-01914-6Uniform interregional electricity transfer capability requirements improve reliability of the US grid, but with lower cost and emissions reductions than a cost-optimized, region-specific approach. When designing interregional electricity transmission policy, the need for a reliable grid must be balanced alongside aspirations for a lowest-cost, lowest-emissions one.
More than 30 oil tankers designated by the Treasury Department and operating in the Caribbean could be affected immediately by Trump’s Venezuelan blockade.
Chennai's vulnerability to floods was highlighted again as heavy rains submerged parts of the city, causing damage and disruption. Despite significant investment in stormwater drains, experts warn that encroachments on canals and rivers, along with desilting issues, continue to impede water flow, leaving the city at risk.
“The U.S. taxpayers have a right to this data.”
The prints were discovered on a near-vertical rock face 2,000 metres above sea level, which was once the floor of a warm lagoon, ideal for dinosaurs to roam along beaches.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration is breaking up a research center praised as a “crown jewel” of climate research after accusing it of spreading “alarmism” about climate change. Russell Vought, the director of the White House’s office and management budget, said the National Center […]
NASA has uncovered a bizarre exoplanet with a never before seen planet atmosphere. Experts call this unusual phenomenon a puzzle to solve.
Nigeria Puts Youth at the Heart of Its Climate Future margaret.overh… Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:14 Nigeria's future rests in the hands of its youth. As Africa's most populous nation, Nigeria is home to over 230 million people — more than half under the age of 19 . Moreover, projections show that 42% of the world's youth will be African by 2030. This means Nigeria's young people will play an outsized role in shaping not just their country's development, but also their continent's and the world's trajectory. This demographic advantage intersects with complex national realities. Nigeria is one of Africa's largest oil producers and among its five largest economies. While the country's oil and gas reserves have catapulted it to stronger economic security, extraction and...
Governor Jared Polis warned that breaking up Boulder’s NCAR would put ‘public safety at risk’ The Trump administration is breaking up a research center praised as a “crown jewel” of climate research after accusing it of spreading “alarmism” about climate change. Russell Vought, the director of the White House’s office and management budget, said the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado, would be dismantled under the supervision of the National Science Foundation. Continue reading...
The Trump administration on Wednesday imposed sanctions on the "Cartel de Santa Rosa de Lima" (CSRL) after determining that the criminal organization was stealing fuel and crude oil from Mexico's state-owned oil company Pemex.
A distant world with carbon in its atmosphere and extraordinarily high temperatures is unlike any other planet we’ve seen, and it’s unclear how it could have formed
Despite US sanctions on Russian oil majors, Indian refiners are maintaining robust crude imports. December shipments are expected to exceed 1 million barrels per day, driven by deep discounts from non-sanctioned entities. While some refiners are pausing purchases, others are increasing their intake, ensuring continued trade flow.
Residents of Gloster, Mississippi, are suing plant that exports wood pellets to UK and Europe. Company says it is reducing emissions When Helen Reed first learned about the bioenergy mill opening in her hometown of Gloster, Mississippi, the word was it would bring jobs and economic opportunities. It was only later that she learned that activity came with a cost: the Amite Bioenergy mill, opened in 2014 by British energy giant Drax, emits large – and sometimes illegal – quantities of air pollutants, including methanol, acrolein and formaldehyde, which are linked to cancers and other serious illnesses. “When I go out, I can’t hardly catch my breath,” Reed said. “Everything is worse since Drax came here.” Continue reading...
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief The past three years have been exceptionally warm globally. In 2023, global temperatures reached a new high, after they significantly exceeded expectations. This record was surpassed in 2024 – the first year where average global temperatures were 1.5C above pre-industrial levels. Now, 2025 is on track to be the second- or third-warmest year on record. What has caused this apparent acceleration in warming has been subject to a lot of attention in both the media and the scientific community. Dozens of papers have been published investigating the different factors that could have contributed to these record temperatures. ...
The US president wants a blockade of oil tankers under sanctions to stop them entering and leaving Venezuela Analysis: Maduro says the real reason for Trump’s fixation is oil – is he right? Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, and his government in a major escalation aimed at the country’s main source of income: the oil industry. The White House called for a blockade on all Venezuelan oil exports one week after the US seized an oil tanker off the the country’s coast in what Maduro called “an act of international piracy”. Continue reading...
Ice, ice, baby! A group of marathon runners awaiting a flight out of Antarctica staged a backward mile run on Dec. 15. While some competitors slipped and stumbled on their way to the finish line, the eventual victor hailing from Montreal called the sub-zero conditions 'perfect.'
United States President Donald Trump said he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, pressuring the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.
New research shows that tropical cyclones leave behind more than death and destruction.
The Searchlight Institute has drafted a new playbook for energy and climate policy in the Trump era.
Legal filings call the effort to scrap a lifesaving air pollution standard "deeply flawed" and "procedurally improper."
Our Biggest Stories of 2025: From Climate Politics to AI and Beyond shannon.paton@… Wed, 12/17/2025 - 08:00 2025 was in many ways a year of upheaval, from political turnovers and trade wars to energy tensions and the meteoric rise of AI. Amid this turmoil, some countries deprioritized climate action, slowing momentum at a time when we urgently need to pick up the pace. The evidence is all around us in the form of blistering heat, deadly floods and rampant wildfires. But that's not the whole story. While countries like the U.S. are stepping back, others are taking up the mantle of climate leadership. We're seeing a solar revolution in Pakistan . Electric vehicle uptake is growing globally, with EV sales outpacing gas-powered cars in places like Norway and Sweden...
The vote is a major roadblock to Sable Offshore Corp.’s effort to transport oil to the California coast.
[Liberian Investigator] Conservation International (CI) Liberia, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has launched a US$316,300 Natural Capital Accounting Small Grant Program aimed at strengthening local expertise and integrating environmental data into Liberia's national development planning.
For many Americans, proper sanitation and clean water seem like issues for developing countries. But much of rural America—and even parts of US cities—still struggles to provide the basics we all need to survive. And as infrastructure ages and strains under the threat of climate change, the problems will likely get worse. Environmental justice activist […]
The US is preparing a fresh round of sanctions on Russia’s energy sector to increase the pressure on Moscow should President Vladimir Putin reject a peace agreement with Ukraine, according to people familiar with the matter. The US is considering options, such as targeting vessels in Russia’s so-called shadow fleet of tankers used to transport Moscow’s oil, as well as traders who facilitate the transactions, said the people who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss private...
Data obtained by The Post via a FOIA request shows that through August, the EPA spent millions to compensate staff on administrative leave.
[263Chat] Empowerment organisation Boys Dzamdhara an affliate of ZANU PF rallying behind President Emmerson Mnangagwa's empowerment projects has added its voice to the Climate Change Management Bill saying it ought to be inclusive accessible and empowering.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05198C, Review Article Ke-Feng Ren, Zhong-Yu Li, Xin Shen, Cong Guo, Weizhai Bao, Feng Yu, Ebrahim Nemati-Kande, Long Kong, He Liu, Xin-Bing Cheng, Jingfa Li This review highlights the recent progress of novel solvations based on ion/dipole interactions and analyzes the working principles and the future directions, aiming to construct a specific design paradigm of electrolytes in rechargeable batteries. 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 department used its emergency powers to delay the plant's retirement, which is a staple of the state's climate plans.
Woodside Energy has until the end of 2029, instead of May 2026, to commence liquefied natural gas shipments from southwestern Louisiana.
A final energy plan approved by policymakers won’t meet the state's landmark 2019 climate law goals.
Assisted fertilization is gaining momentum in the Caribbean to counter the drastic loss of corals due to climate change.
The new national oil plan (NOP), which maps out long-term oil usage for the country, is expected to have several revisions as a result of projected shifts in global oil demand, the popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and data centres, says the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
Scientists were recently greeted with a most unexpected surprise when a polar bear mother and her cub were walking near Churchill in mid-November when scientists witnessed the mother adopt a second cub, marking just the 13th such case of cub adoption within the western Hudson Bay study population of northeastern Manitoba.
[SAnews.gov.za] Electricity and Energy Minister Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa has announced the appointment of additional Preferred Bidders to deliver 890 megawatts (MW) of solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity, marking a significant expansion of South Africa's renewable energy programme and a R16 billion investment injection into the economy.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06482A, Paper Weimin Ma, Shidi Gui, Jingyang Zhu, Huaisuo Yao, Jingxue Sun, Jian Pei, Yingxuan Li Although direct air capture technology shows promise for atmospheric CO2 reduction, it is hindered by the energy-intensive CO2 concentration processes and unresolved long-term storage risks. As an alternative approach, direct... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The move could potentially impact 0.4-0.5 million barrels of oil per day, lifting prices by $1-2 per barrel, according to a US oil trader.
Move comes amid escalating campaign against Maduro as Venezuelan government condemns ‘grotesque threat’ Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro . The move comes amid an escalating campaign by the Trump administration against Maduro that has included a ramped-up military presence in the region and more than two dozen military strikes on vessels in the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea near Venezuela, which have killed dozens of people. Continue reading...
Donald Trump has declared Venezuelan leadership a foreign terrorist organization and ordered 'a total and complete blockade' of oil tankers headed to and from the country.
La Niña returns to the Pacific after a brief neutral phase. This event, expected from September to December 2025, is considered weak. Its influence on global weather and climate patterns is being closely monitored. Changes in sea level, rainfall, and temperature are anticipated across continents. Researchers are tracking ocean temperatures and atmospheric circulation for disaster preparedness and climate outlooks.
Trump has shifted the U.S. approach to the Arctic, promoting oil and gas even as scientists have issued more dire warnings about the region.
Low snowpack, leftover burn scars, and abnormally warm temperatures are supercharging the atmospheric rivers hitting the Pacific Northwest.
A drone that went on an unexpected journey through Antarctic ice sheets has been saved by scientists, bringing with it never before seen data.
The Arctic has experienced its hottest year since records began, a US science agency announced on Tuesday, as climate change triggers cascading impacts from melting glaciers and sea ice to greening landscapes and disruptions to global weather. Between October 2024 and September 2025, temperatures were 1.60 degrees Celsius (2.88 degrees Fahrenheit) above the 1991-2020 mean, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said in its annual Arctic Report Card, which draws on data going back to...
Region known as ‘world’s refrigerator’ is heating up as much as four times as quickly as global average, Noaa experts say The Arctic endured a year of record heat and shrunken sea ice as the world’s northern latitudes continue a rapid shift to becoming rainier and less ice-bound due to the climate crisis, scientists have reported. From October 2024 to September 2025, temperatures across the entire Arctic region were the hottest in 125 years of modern record keeping, the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) said, with the last 10 years being the 10 warmest on record in the Arctic. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a productive two-day visit to Jordan, marking 75 years of diplomatic ties. Discussions with King Abdullah II and Crown Prince Al-Hussein bin Abdullah II strengthened cooperation in renewable energy, water management, and digital transformation. The visit underscored the warm and growing India-Jordan partnership.
The Senate's proposed 5 percent cut to EPA's budget is more palatable to the Environmental Protection Network than a House appropriations bill that would make bigger cuts at the agency.
These books span the cosmos, the ocean, climate solutions, rivers, forests, and more. The post 12 non-fiction titles that climate readers will be delighted to unwrap appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The European Union has revoked a ban on the production of vehicles with internal combustion engines and replaced it with a carbon dioxide mandate.
KRABI - A mother-and-calf pair of dugongs have been spotted grazing on seagrass in a tranquil bay in Hat Noppharat Thara-Mu Ko Phi Phi National Park, a sign that efforts to promote a healthy marine environment are bearing fruit.
NOAA unveiled its annual Arctic Report Card painting a grim picture as experts say winter's "whole concept" was reportedly being "redefined."
Modelling suggests by 2050 main electricity market could run almost entirely on renewables without increase in generation cost Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The cost of generating electricity in an Australian grid powered by 82% renewable energy would be a third cheaper than current wholesale electricity costs, according to new CSIRO analysis. The organisation has for the first time modelled the likely cost of electricity generation from different combinations of technology that could make up Australia’s grid in 2030 and 2050. Previous work has only looked at the comparative costs of individual technologies. Continue reading...
The agency sent a proposal to the White House on Monday that would revisit its 2023 decision that imposed new emission limits on power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states.
HANOI - Vietnam is on track to receive a record high of 21 million foreign tourists this year, reflecting the country's strong recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, its culture ministry said, despite chronic air pollution and deadly flooding.
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 . Are toxic heavy metals from solar panels posing a threat to human health? Toxic heavy metals in solar panels are locked in stable compounds and sealed behind tough glass, preventing escape into air, water, or soil at harmful levels. Most concern focuses on cadmium and lead. 40% of new U.S. panels use cadmium telluride, which does not dissolve in water, easily turn to gas, or approach the toxicity of pure cadmium. During manufacturing and disposal, heavy metals are handled under safety and waste rules. Per unit of electricity, solar releases far less heavy metals than fossil fuels. ...
Joesley Batista is credited as a major force behind the reconciliation between Trump and Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva Six international airlines had suspended flights to Venezuela over the risk of possible US military strikes when an ultra-long-haul executive jet from São Paulo, Brazil, landed calmly in Caracas. On board that flight on 23 November was the Brazilian meat tycoon Joesley Batista – twice jailed for corruption and whose companies have a long record of environmental violations . After a meeting with the Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro , he returned to Brazil the following day. Continue reading...
Climate change and sustainability are some of the most pressing issues facing today’s society and there are no easy solutions to fixing the long-term damage that has resulted from the use of fossil fuels and the disposable attitude to resources.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05571G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Woojae Shin, Haoxiang Lai, Gasim Ibrahim, Guiyan Zang A harmonized global ammonia supply chain database across 63 countries was developed, quantifying the levelized cost of ammonia and life-cycle greenhouse gas emissions for diverse production (gray, blue, yellow, pink, and green) and logistics. 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
In today’s newsletter: As species across the world struggle to keep pace with global warming, how do we report the rare glimmers of hope without downplaying the accelerating ecological crisis? Good morning. Amid the constant drumbeat of bleak news about the planet’s environment and the accelerating climate emergency, the occasional bright spot still emerges. One example came last week, when researchers published the first statistical evidence that polar bears are changing their DNA in response to a warming Arctic. But is it really good news that human activity – the burning of fossil fuels and the destruction of habitats – is forcing animals to alter their genetic makeup? The picture, as ever, is complicated. Donald Trump | Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over...
The administration is favoring oil giants in a fight over Louisiana's disappearing coastline.
The price of crude has dropped since the president ordered the capture of a sanctioned tanker carrying 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil.
The price of Washington's pollution allowances hit a record high. The state might soften its ambitions deadlines for emissions reductions.
Reaching the climate targets and schedule “would have required significant investments that are currently not realistic,” the company said.
Lionel Messi's final India appearance was marked by protests against Delhi's severe air pollution. Fans chanted about the AQI as Chief Minister Rekha Gupta took the stage. The hazardous pollution levels were a stark contrast to the celebratory atmosphere for the football icon. This event highlighted public frustration with the environmental crisis in Delhi-NCR.
Launch of third generation of Leaf follows investment of more than £450m into model, including £300m direct to UK Nissan has started the production of its latest electric car in Sunderland, a crucial step in the UK automotive industry’s transition away from petrol and diesel. The Japanese manufacturer will launch the third generation of the Leaf on Tuesday, which was the first mass-market battery electric car to be built in the UK. Nissan has made 282,704 Leaf models at the north-east England plant so far. Continue reading...
A group of far-left extremists allegedly planned to kill ICE agents after carrying out their New Year’s Eve terror plot against American businesses. Four bizarrely nicknamed members of a group known as the “Order of the Black Lotus” — a splinter group of the “anti-capitalist” Turtle Island Liberation Front — planned to plant pipe bombs at two...
Matching the reductions achieved by early adopters across the visual arts sphere could reduce emissions by 5 MtCO₂e by 2030.
Britain’s fifth-biggest grocer postpones goal by 15 years to 2050, saying revised plan will now cover entire supply chain Morrisons has become the first UK supermarket chain to postpone its net zero carbon emission targets, delaying them by 15 years to 2050. Britain’s fifth-biggest grocer said its new targets would cover the entire supply chain, as well as Morrisons stores, including emissions from agriculture and land-use sources. Continue reading...
Climate crisis forecast to wipe out thousands of glaciers a year globally, threatening water supplies and cultural heritage Europe live – latest updates Glaciers in the European Alps are likely to reach their peak rate of extinction in only eight years, according to a study, with more than 100 due to melt away permanently by 2033. Glaciers in the western US and Canada are forecast to reach their peak year of loss less than a decade later, with more than 800 disappearing each year by then. The melting of glaciers driven by human-caused global heating is one of the clearest signs of the climate crisis. Communities around the world have already held funeral ceremonies for lost glaciers, and a Global Glacier Casualty List records the names and histories of those that have vanished. ...
Under current climate policies, 79 per cent of the world’s glaciers will disappear by 2100, endangering the water supply for 2 billion people and raising sea levels dramatically
Only 10,000 out of economic bloc’s 6m trucks are electric and are more likely to be operating on short routes Business live – latest updates The chances of the European trucking industry hitting zero emissions targets are “dire”, an industry body has warned, as it emerged that only a tiny amount of lorries delivering goods in the EU are electric. Speaking as the European Commission prepares to water down electric car targets, the boss of the association for commercial vehicles called on the commission to commit to an urgent review of the sector, tackling problems including a lack of public charging points, a lack of tax breaks for trucks and high energy costs. Continue reading...
Floods triggered by torrential rains have killed at least 37 people in the Moroccan coastal city of Safi, the Interior Ministry said on Monday. Authorities said heavy rain and flash floods overnight inundated about 70 homes and businesses and swept away 10 vehicles. The Interior Ministry reported 14 people hospitalised. Climate change has made weather patterns more unpredictable in Morocco. North Africa has been plagued by several years of drought, hardening soils and making mountains, deserts...
How Green Jobs in Dire Dawa Benefit Women and the Environment alicia.cypress… Mon, 12/15/2025 - 08:10 An ambitious reforestation program in Dire Dawa’s watershed is helping to restore hundreds of hectares of farmland and reduce flood risk, while providing 7,000 new jobs and economic opportunities, especially for women and young adults. Dire Dawa, Ethiopia, is known for its vibrant culture, bustling streets and colorful markets: a melting pot of different cultures that’s home to half a million people. Located on the sole highway that connects Ethiopia to the closest neighboring seaport in East Africa, Dire Dawa is also a rapidly growing trade center that sees huge volumes of international trade. But as the city grows, and new settlements are created, Dire Dawa is losing...
Indonesia will revoke more than 20 forestry permits across the country, the forestry minister said on Monday, after deadly floods and landslides devastated parts of the northwestern island of Sumatra. Environmentalists and experts have pointed to the role forest loss played in flash flooding and landslides that this month killed more than 1,000 people and washed torrents of mud into villages. The government will revoke 22 forestry permits that encompass more than one million hectares of land,...
The program helps them talk about the problem – and how it affects health – with patients. The post Free online courses teach health professionals about climate change and health appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Saudi Arabia has pledged to deepen hi-tech cooperation with China in areas such as new energy and artificial intelligence. “Saudi Arabia is willing to further deepen cooperation with China in areas including oil and gas, new energy, artificial intelligence and high technology, to bring greater benefits to the peoples of both countries,” Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman said, according to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The pledge comes at a time when the kingdom is facing growing scrutiny...
Many industries are eyeing up hydrogen as a source of clean energy, but with supplies of green hydrogen limited, we should prioritise the areas where it could have the most positive impact on carbon emissions, say researchers
The Maduro regime is accusing the U.S. of conducting a cyber attack against its state-run oil company, PDVSA, claiming its part of a broader plan to take the country's oil.
The lab has spurred major solar, wind, and storage breakthroughs. Its new remit is a "broader vision" for energy research.
Extreme heat follows blazes in New South Wales, while winds plunge Brazil’s largest city into darkness Extreme heat and bushfires have ravaged the parched landscape of Western Australia. With temperatures expected to continue soaring above 40C (104F) over the coming days, the Bureau of Meteorology has issued a severe heatwave warning across much of the south-west. The conditions follow bushfires in New South Wales this month, which resulted in the destruction of homes and loss of life. Severe heatwave warnings have also been issued for later this week in parts of South Australia and New South Wales, as a ridge of high pressure moves eastward, bringing blazing sunshine to much of the region. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05170C, Paper Tengxiu Tu, Xinyuan Zhang, Yijin Wu, Zhixian Mao, Jifang Zhang, Jiapeng Ji, Lei Xing, Jian Kang, Shan Chen, Porun Liu, Haimin Zhang, Huajie Yin, Huijun Zhao A multifunctional, impurity-tolerant, and renewable energy-compatible method for carbon dioxide capture and a mineralization method that offers a practical and scalable pathway for industrial decarbonization. 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
In an attempt to solve the global fertility crisis, Chinese scientists have developed a balm for testicles they say can boost sperm activity. The lotion they developed for external application significantly enhanced sperm quality in both animal trials and in vitro studies, regardless of whether the decline in function was caused by exposure to heavy metals, plasticisers, heat stress or natural ageing, the researchers said. The study, conducted by researchers from several domestic institutes,...
The DOE report by climate contrarians has caused legal problems for Administrator Lee Zeldin's attempts to roll back the scientific finding.
Gov. Wes Moore announced a bid to analyze emissions costs and whether companies should compensate the state for climate impacts.
Policymakers are poised to approve a road map for energy policy that doesn’t achieve mandated emissions cuts.
Flooding has displaced more than 375,000 people this year in South Sudan, one of the most vulnerable countries to global warming.
[DW] Sudden and heavy rainfall in Safi, Morocco, led to deadly flash-floods on Sunday. Forecasters are predicting more rain in the country.
[UN News] The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya, on Friday with Member States adopting 11 resolutions, three decisions and a Ministerial Declaration aiming to advance solutions for a more resilient planet.
The current government is politically weakened and the opposition wants more use of fossil fuels.
The burgeoning political revolt — from the UK's energy crisis to Trump's America-first energy revival — is a wake-up call: Net zero means economic pain with little climate gain.
[Afreximbank] African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced a donation of US$1.1 million to the governments of Jamaica and Haiti to support their recovery efforts following the devastation caused by Hurricane Melissa in October.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, December 7, 2025 thru Sat, December 13, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (8 articles) When climate risk hits home, people listen: Local details can enhance disaster preparedness messaging Phys.org, Stockholm School of Economics, Dec 08, 2025. A 30-year-old sea level rise projection has basically come true Even without today’s advanced modeling tools, scientists made a ‘remarkably’ accurate estimate. Yale Climate Connections, YCC Team, Dec 08, 2025. Nearly 8,000 animal species are at risk as extreme heat and land-use change collide Phys.org, University of Oxford, Dec 09, 2025. ...
Villagers in an area prized for its unspoiled scenery, peatlands and rare wildlife say they face being swamped by super tall wind farm turbines that would see their corner of the Highlands generate as much energy as a nuclear power station.
Mumbai leads Indian cities in road traffic CO₂ emissions per km due to high vehicle density. A new study reveals major metros like Delhi and Bengaluru also show significant NOx and CO pollution. The research, part of the CHETNA project, mapped emissions across 15 cities at a 500-meter resolution.
The government is talking up $20bn in cost savings ahead Wednesday’s mid-year fiscal and economic outlook. Follow live updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Pressure mounts on Albanese government to control gas exports A broad range of consumer, industry and climate and environment organisations have called upon the Federal government to put people before gas exporters as it considers a new gas policy expected to be released soon. Australia’s focus on gas exports has tripled domestic gas and electricity prices, driving up inflation and household bills. Multinational gas corporations are posting huge profits while people on low incomes are skipping meals, not cooling homes and going without medicines because they can’t afford their energy bills...
Floodwaters recede in Abbotsford, but Highway 1 remains closed; experts warn more rain, landslides and repeated flooding risks due to climate change.
West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel The architect of the London Eye wants to build a vast tidal power station in a 14-mile arc off the coast of Somerset that could help Britain meet surging electricity demand to power artificial intelligence – and create a new race track to let cyclists skim over the Bristol Channel. Julia Barfield, who designed the Eye and the i360 observation tower in Brighton, is part of a team that has drawn up the £11bn proposal. It would curve from Minehead to Watchet and use 125 underwater turbines to harness the power of the second-highest tidal range in the world. Continue reading...
Just over a year after an incident that nearly triggered a cascading failure across China’s national power grid, engineers have developed the most powerful smart direct current (DC) transformer on the planet – an innovation poised to neutralise renewable energy shocks to the system. The technology addresses an urgent need following a near total blackout in August last year, when low-frequency swings triggered by poorly integrated wind energy in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region threatened to...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 1, January 2026.
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] What's the context? Endurance athlete and environmentalist Lewis Pugh said witnessing the Lewis Glacier on Mount Kenya was a "shocking sight".
[UN News] With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis.
A study has laid bare the shocking true cost of climate change, as heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and storms cause havoc around the world.
Extreme weather events in 2025 inflicted over $122 billion in global damages, with India and Pakistan's devastating monsoon floods alone costing $5.6 billion and claiming 1,860 lives. While the US faced the highest financial toll from wildfires, poorer nations bore a disproportionate human cost. Experts warn continued fossil fuel use fuels this escalating crisis.
Airlines in the United States have cancelled or delayed thousands of flights on Friday, according to flight tracking website FlightAware, due to winter storm Devin during peak holiday travel. A total of 1,382 flights were cancelled and 4,685 delayed on Friday afternoon, the website said. The National Weather Service (NWS) predicted snowfall across the upper Great Lakes region through the day, with the storm’s focus moving towards the northeast. “Road conditions will be treacherous for those...
Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global justice The record-breaking 252mph winds of Hurricane Melissa that devastated Caribbean islands at the end of October were made five times more likely by the climate crisis. Scorching wildfire weather in Spain and Portugal during the summer was made 40 times more likely, while June’s heatwave in England was made 100 times more likely. Attribution science has made one thing clear: global heating is behind today’s extreme weather. That greenhouse gas emissions warmed the planet was understood. What can now be shown is that this warming produces record heatwaves and more violent storms with increasing...
Ancient oceans, driven by microscopic life, once pulled vast amounts of carbon from the atmosphere, leading to dramatic cooling and ice ages. This biological pump, fueled by plankton, highlights how marine ecosystems can profoundly reshape global climate. Today's changing oceans may trigger similar, unpredictable shifts, underscoring life's power to alter planetary conditions.
New polling shows 65% of registered US voters believe global heating is affecting cost of living Most Americans now connect the worsening climate crisis with their cost of living pressures, with clear majorities also disagreeing with moves by the Trump administration to gut climate research and halt windfarms, new polling has found. About 65% of registered voters in the US think that global heating is affecting the cost of living, according to the polling by Yale University . Continue reading...
Scientists attribute these extreme weather swings to climate change, warning of intensifying "hydroclimate whiplash" patterns globally.
Delhi's air quality is set to deteriorate as a Western Disturbance approaches, bringing dense fog. Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa urged residents to remain vigilant, emphasizing collective action despite the lifting of GRAP-4 measures. The city's AQI currently stands at 305, in the 'very poor' category, with several areas experiencing smog.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government will continue providing oil to Cuba to "avoid a crisis of blackouts" as the island's economic situation continues to deteriorate.
Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hard hat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster. The 1986 meltdown at the site was the world’s worst ever nuclear incident. Since Russia invaded in 2022, Kyiv fears another disaster could be just a matter of time. In February, a Russian drone hit and left a large hole in the New Safe Confinement (NSC), the outer of two radiation...
The Red Sea is a vital global trade route connecting Europe and Asia. This narrow sea boasts incredible marine biodiversity with numerous fish and coral species. Its name's origin remains a mystery, with theories linking it to bacteria, cardinal directions, or coastal terrain. The Red Sea is a place of natural wonders and human history.
People in southern Thailand have been warned to prepare for possible flash floods, overflowing waterways and landslides from Thursday to Sunday, as strong monsoon winds and heavy rain affect the region.
Low-cost tech and joined-up funding have reduced illegal logging, mining and poaching in the Darién Gap – it’s a success story that could stop deforestation worldwide There are no roads through the Darién Gap. This vast impenetrable forest spans the width of the land bridge between South and Central America, but there is almost no way through it: hundreds have lost their lives trying to cross it on foot. Its size and hostility have shielded it from development for millennia, protecting hundreds of species – from harpy eagles and giant anteaters to jaguars and red-crested tamarins – in one of the most biodiverse places on Earth. But it has also made it incredibly difficult to protect. Looking after 575,000 hectares (1,420,856 acres) of beach, mangrove and rainforest with just 20 rangers often...
A record-setting Christmas storm battering Southern California brought rushing floods that have already killed at least three people. Water and debris, along with mudslides, have led to evacuation orders and water rescues as the deluge slams regions still recovering from wildfires earlier this year. Three people have been killed, according to the Los Angeles Times....
Nancy Kerrigan, a two-time Olympic medalist and former U.S. Champion, is celebrated for her resilience. Following a shocking attack before the 1994 Olympics, she made a remarkable comeback, winning a silver medal. Her post-competitive career includes ice shows, TV appearances, and endorsements, contributing to an estimated net worth of $10 million.
A decision by a court in Switzerland this week to hear a climate lawsuit brought by four Indonesian fishermen against cement giant Holcim has been welcomed by campaigners as an important step for climate justice, even as they warned the legal fight could still stretch on for years. On Monday, the Cantonal Court of Zug ruled that it would admit the lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed to a full assessment on its merits. The complaint accuses Holcim, a Swiss company based in the town of Zug, of...
Tropical Cyclone Grant to pass close to Cocos Islands while a flood watch is in place for much of northern Australia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Sydney to Hobart yacht race is forecast to be cold, wet and bumpy but without a repeat of last year’s fatal conditions, as the rest of the country experiences the full range of weather events over the Christmas period, including cyclone and bushfire danger in the west. A race briefing from the Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) on Wednesday predicted the 129 starters in this year’s Sydney to Hobart will face strong southerly winds of up to 25 knots after leaving the Sydney Heads on Boxing Day. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Flooding in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) has recently turned deadly serious, as days of intense rain from a powerful atmospheric river have swollen rivers and caused widespread flooding across the PNW. If you guessed climate change was playing a role in this, you’d be right. Climate change isn’t just making storms “wetter” in a simple sense; it is fundamentally breaking the region’s natural plumbing system. Here is why: 1. The atmosphere is wetter The first mechanism is the one you hear about most often: basic thermodynamics. The rule of thumb (the Clausius-Clapeyron relation for the science geeks) is that for every degree Celsius the atmosphere warms...
A Regina mother is speaking publicly after her 11-year-old son died in a carbon monoxide incident at an apartment building friday.
Water treatment and landfill companies given chance to make case that EPA rules should not apply to them Republicans are attempting to exempt some major polluters from paying for Pfas “forever chemical” cleanup. If successful, it could mark a major setback in US effort to rein in Pfas pollution. The Republican-led House energy and commerce committee recently held a hearing at which it invited representatives from the water treatment and landfill industries, among others, to make the case about why they should be exempted from rules that hold polluters financially accountable for the cleanup of two types of dangerous Pfas. Continue reading...
Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted Delhi's severe air pollution, attributing 40% to the transport sector's reliance on fossil fuels. He urged a shift to electric and hydrogen mobility, framing it as a nationalistic imperative to reduce costly imports and pollution. Gadkari emphasised India's potential for cleaner fuel alternatives and advancements in electric vehicle technology.
Leaked chat messages show ICE agents actively posting viral content of migrants, most of which is false or staged in an effort to paint all migrants in detention as the 'Worst of the Worst.'
Police have arrested a man for illegally trading protected corals and sea anemones online, seizing more than 200 items, the environmental damage from which could not be assessed.
India has taken a decisive step to open its tightly controlled nuclear power sector to private and foreign capital, signalling a shift in how the country plans to meet soaring electricity demand while cutting emissions. Parliament earlier this month approved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill, one of the most consequential overhauls of India’s civilian nuclear framework in decades, ending years of near-exclusive state control. Under...
Human radio waves have inadvertently altered Earth's radiation belts, creating an unexpected barrier that modifies radiation behavior. While solar storms can rapidly create temporary, powerful radiation belts, human activity has caused a more subtle, long-term change. This dual influence necessitates a reevaluation of space environment models for future space exploration and technology.
Summit Carbon Solutions' interstate carbon dioxide project faces headwinds from a South Dakota law.
The Atlantic hurricane season produced a normal number of storms, compared to more frequent storms in recent years. But the storms that did form were huge.
Scientists working for government breed biological control agents in lab to take on species choking native wildlife Crayfish, weevils and fungi are being released into the environment in order to tackle invasive species across Britain. Scientists working for the government have been breeding species in labs to set them loose into the wild to take on Japanese knotweed, signal crayfish and Himalayan balsam, and other species that choke out native plants and wildlife. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06107E, Paper Long Pan, Kaining Cao, Mufan Cao, Min Gao, Yuan Zhang, Yang Zhou, ZhengMing Sun A dilute electrolyte–heterostructure interlocking strategy that couples a Te/ZnSe heterostructure with a dilute NH 4 Ac electrolyte is proposed to trigger and sustain the reversible Te ↔ amorphous TeO 2 conversion for durable aqueous batteries. 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
China draws flak in the West for seemingly everything it does. However, it’s the end of the year and we shouldn’t be so down on China, at least not all the time. So let me draw attention to a major development in the country that’s making the world a better place: clean energy. That is a major “China shock” if ever there was one, but no one is putting it that way. Critics like to cite the stats that China burns as much coal as the rest of the world combined. That is true, but the country burns...
The move comes after the US seized two tankers transporting Venezuelan oil this month. At an emergency UN meeting requested by Caracas, China and Russia accused the US of "bullying" the South American country.
China accused the United States at the United Nations on Tuesday of violating international law and destabilising the Caribbean region, as Washington defended its seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers and vowed to intensify pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council requested by Venezuela and backed by China and Russia, Beijing said US actions carried out under the banner of counter-narcotics enforcement amounted to unilateral...
The deepest recorded cold Arctic vent is a living surprise, researchers say.
Milk cartons may lose the recycling symbol in California, potentially making the material unusable in the state.
Some people in Ukraine weathered the harshest moments of the last ice age by creating shelters made partly of mammoth bones and tusks.
New protections for hares, and more humane conditions on farms, should be welcomed by all Looking after wildlife and improving the lives of farm animals and pets are the related but distinct aims of the government’s new animal welfare strategy for England. Its launch is timely: more than 1 billion chickens and around 8 million turkeys are reared each year – with many of the latter slaughtered in the run-up to Christmas. Winter is also peak season for pet abandonments, with animal charities particularly fearful this year, given the already high numbers of dogs and cats being dumped. Pledges to end the use of cages for laying hens, and cramped farrowing crates for pigs, will be welcomed by all who object to animal cruelty. So will a proposal to replace the carbon dioxide stunning...
Careful slope monitoring prevented mass casualties in the landslide at Blatten, Switzerland, this year, but mountain communities may face a growing risk of disasters
The second annual event addressed a range of topics, including the energy transition, floating wind, green hydrogen, carbon capture and Power-to-X, a set of technologies that convert surplus renewable electricity into products such as synthetic fuels.
A Russian strike could collapse the internal radiation shelter at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine, the plant's director has warned.
Tata Motors is accelerating its electric vehicle ambitions, planning five new EV launches by FY2030, starting with the Sierra EV next year. The company will invest up to Rs 18,000 crore to bolster its EV lineup and charging infrastructure, aiming for one million charging points nationwide. This aggressive expansion follows their milestone of selling 250,000 electric cars.
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- A debate over Kenya's proposed nuclear energy programme has taken a new turn after the Ramogi Professional Caucus (RPC) called for greater transparency from groups claiming to speak on behalf of the Luo community, while urging the public to engage the issue through established constitutional and legal processes.
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 . Do solar panels generate more waste than fossil fuels? Waste from discarded solar panels is dwarfed by the waste from coal, oil, and gas. In addition, solar panel recycling capacity continues to expand and improve. A 2023 study estimated that from 2016 – 2050, if power systems do not decarbonize, coal ash would be 300 – 800 times heavier than waste from discarded solar panels, and oily sludge from fossil fuels would be 2 – 5 times heavier. Currently only about 10 – 15% of panels are recycled in the U.S., but governments and companies are funding additional research...
A wood-burning fireplace isn’t great for the planet or your health. But there are things you can do to make your fireplace better.
The lawsuit targets a federal permit for Enbridge’s Line 5, which the tribe says puts wetlands, rivers, and treaty-protected resources at risk.
Delhi grappled with severe smog, air quality hitting 'severe' levels with AQI at 414. Authorities invoked GRAP-4, deploying water sprinklers to combat pollution. Dense fog disrupted flights and trains across northern plains. While some improvement is expected, air quality may remain poor. Temperatures are set to plummet.
Trump paused five major offshore wind projects worth billions, including Virginia's largest renewable energy scheme, citing Pentagon radar concerns.
The governor recently approved a Trump-backed pipeline, citing reliability and affordability concerns. But she’s also backed offshore wind to meet growing energy needs.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05654C, Paper Linkai Peng, Tongxin Shang, Junwei Han, Jiwei Shi, Chuannan Geng, Yaqi He, Mengyao Li, Yun Cao, Wongsathorn Kaewraung, Min Gao, Yan-Bing He, Quanhong Yang, Wei Lv Metal-sulfur batteries promise sustainable high-energy storage but are plagued by sulfur-induced catalyst deactivation, which hinders long-term sulfur conversion. Here we present a concave carbon surface confinement strategy as a universal... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Russia’s shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China soared last month, consolidating Moscow’s role as the top energy supplier to the world’s second-largest economy even in the face of Western sanctions. Imports of LNG from Russia surged 142.6 per cent, year on year, to 1.6 million tonnes, displacing Australia to become one of China’s top two biggest suppliers alongside Qatar last month, according to the latest customs data. Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total...
Advocates say State Electricity Commission’s $650m Delburn windfarm will be a ‘new chapter’ for region previously home to Hazelwood coal power station Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Victoria will have its first publicly owned windfarm after the government’s electricity commission spent $650m on a 33-turbine project in the Latrobe valley. Construction of the Delburn windfarm is due to start in early 2026 and climate advocates said the purchase of the project by the State Electricity Commission marked a key turning point for a region known for its privately owned coal plants. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter...
New York Times: Polar bears forced ashore by climate change are hunting reindeer.
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.
New research tries to anticipate road building to identify areas in the Amazon, Asia and Africa that are likely to face deforestation.
An atmospheric river is forecast to drive storms across the state this week, bringing rain, high winds and risk of floods One person has died in California amid heavy flooding, as residents across the state brace for a week of brutal storms that are predicted to bring extensive rainfall throughout the Christmas weekend. Authorities in Redding, a city in northern California, reported that a motorist died on Sunday after becoming stranded in their vehicle. Continue reading...
[Nyasa Times] The Board Chairperson of the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, Mary Chilima has called on different stakeholders to embrace the 2025-2026 tree planting season to combat climate change.
By compressing and expanding carbon dioxide, this unusual battery solves one of renewable energy’s toughest reliability problems.
Introduction Launched in Feb. 2024, NASA’s Plankton, Aerosol, Cloud, ocean Ecosystem (PACE) mission is a cornerstone of Earth system science designed to deepen our understanding of how these environmental and biological components come together to influence our climate, carbon cycle, and ecosystems. PACE has funded three supporting components: the PACE Postlaunch Airborne eXperiment (PACE–PAX), the […]
California's snowpack is 12% of normal, leaving bare dirt on many ski runs statewide. But an atmospheric river this week is bringing hope to skiers and water managers.
The sweeping changes have affected everything from coal plant retirements to international diplomacy over shipping emissions.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Tis the season for global temperature forecasts. The UK Met Office recently released their 2026 prediction, estimating that it is most likely to end up as the second warmest year on record at 1.46C (with a range of 1.34C and 1.58C) relative to the 1850-1900 preindustrial baseline period. 1 This is likely warmer than both 2023 and 2025 2 and with a small chance of being warmer than 2024. Not to be outdone, James Hansen released his estimate that 2026 temperatures will also be around 1.47C in the GISTEMP dataset (albeit using a somewhat different 1880-1920 baseline) 3 , with the 12 month average dipping down to around 1.4C in the coming months before rising back up by year’s end...
An analysis of the expansion of cracks in the Thwaites Glacier over the past 20 years suggests that a total collapse could be only a matter of time.
Japanese authorities have approved a decision to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, which has sat dormant for more than a decade following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, in a pivotal moment as the country looks to looks to shift its energy supply away from fossil fuels. Despite nerves from many local residents, the Niigata … The post Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Japan has approved Tokyo Electric Power Co. to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear site as the world's largest nuclear power plant.
An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It's the administration's latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.
Solar panels and battery storage could transform Scotland’s homes into affordable, low-carbon powerhouses. With the right policy push, this technology can unlock resilience, savings and progress toward net zero, says Eddie Curran
Images from geostationary satellites alone aren’t enough to help planes avoid contrail-prone regions, MIT researchers report.
The Egyptian government announced that the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has entered its final stage, paving the way for the launch of the first phase, RT reported on Sunday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, on Sunday, to review the implementation status of … The post Egypt and Saudi Arabia prepare to launch giant joint project appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Each winter, migrant crews climb into the Sierra to cut wild silvertip firs, a fragile tradition now imperiled by wildfire, climate change, and tightening immigration laws. The post Inside California’s wild Christmas tree harvest appeared first on High Country News.
Emerging technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen combustion could help replace the economic activity lost after coal plants close, according to a state report.
The company's incoming CEO will need to decide whether to stay the course as global liquefied natural gas supply is poised to flood the market and drag down prices.
Researchers who have downplayed the threat of global warming have been asked to author the next National Climate Assessment.
Japan took the final step to allow the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday as the region of Niigata voted to resume operations, a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, located about 220km (136 miles) northwest of Tokyo, was among 54 reactors shut after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi plant in the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. Since then, Japan...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05948H, Paper Ziheng Zhu, Hanjie Mao, Shuo Zhang, Xiaogang He, Da Zhang China's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060 requires 5000--8000 GW integration of variable renewable energy, which may pose unprecedented grid stability challenges. Using spatial-temporally resolved modeling to co-optimize capacity expansion... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Many northern leaders have been touting the Arctic economic and security corridor as a 'nation-building' project that will bring economic benefits to the two territories it straddles, but some community leaders are split on how much good will come out of it.
New York Times: Ford, Honda and other carmakers resisted reform on deadly lead batteries.
The James Webb Telescope has discovered an exoplanet, PSR J2322-2650b, orbiting a pulsar 2,000 light-years away. This planet, shaped like a lemon due to extreme gravitational forces, boasts a unique atmosphere rich in carbon compounds and helium, unlike any previously observed. Its extreme heat and composition challenge current planetary formation theories.
The move comes days after President Donald Trump said that he was ordering a blockade of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
The US Coast Guard is pursuing an oil tanker in international waters near Venezuela, officials told Reuters on Sunday, in what would be the second such operation this weekend and the third in less than a week. One of the officials said the tanker was under sanctions. The officials, who were speaking on condition of anonymity, did not give a specific location for the operation. The White House did not immediately respond to a request for comment on Sunday. US President Donald Trump last week...
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Over two weeks in September, seven leading national-level scientists shared cutting-edge technology and discoveries with 3,800 students from 16 schools and tertiary institutions as well as via a special forum at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. AI, spaceflight, archaeology, new energy and ocean carbon science were just some of the topics under discussion as part of the Masterclass Series organised under the Nurturing Future...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, December 14, 2025 thru Sat, December 20, 2025. Story of the week As you can see below, five of the six articles in the Climate Policy and Politics category are about the plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) in Boulder, Colorado. If you live in the US and would like to speak out against this ill-advised plan, you can do so via the action page provided by AGU, the American Geophysical Union: Speak Out to Save NCAR today! Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (6 articles) Oil executives once booed Canada`s prime minister. Now they cheer him. Mark Carney, once a U.N. special...
China is often described today as having “overcapacity” in manufacturing. Its dominance in solar panels, batteries and wind equipment, for example, has left many observers baffled. How did a country once dismissed as undeveloped become, within a generation, so technologically developed that its success now unsettles global markets? Part of the answer lies in how we frame China’s development. What is often described as excess capacity is better understood as the outcome of an energy-centred...
The US Coast Guard, with Department of Defense backing, seized an oil tanker off Venezuela, citing its connection to sanctioned oil funding narco-terrorism. This follows a previous seizure and President Trump's threats of a blockade.
Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav stated that 'ease of doing business' should not compromise environmental safeguards, emphasizing that development and protection are complementary. He urged the real estate sector to adopt sustainable practices like energy-efficient designs and green buildings, crucial for India's climate commitments and Net Zero targets.
The move comes after US President Donald Trump ordered a "blockade" of sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela.
The U.S. Coast Guard is leading the action, the second to be interdicted by U.S. forces as Trump’s “complete blockade” of oil from Venezuela.
The United States on Saturday seized an oil tanker that was last docked in Venezuela, U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said in a post on social media platform X.
Global oil demand reversed its predicted decline in 2025, with India emerging as a major consumption driver. This resurgence was fueled by delayed clean energy policies and geopolitical tensions, while India diversified its oil imports, notably from Russia, and expanded refining capacity. Stable oil prices provided fiscal relief for importers like India.
The Russian economy has been dealing with growing headwinds this year: unruly inflation, a ballooning budget deficit – due in part to massive military spending – and shrinking revenues from oil and natural gas. Economic growth has also slowed sharply. But the gathering economic storm is unlikely to bring President Vladimir Putin to the negotiation … The post Russia’s economy is struggling. But that won’t bring Putin to the negotiating table for years appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Now, environmental groups and others are concerned that the apparent pivot from the Carney government will reverse years of progress made on nature conservation. Among the initiatives now facing uncertainty: new national parks and protected areas, as well as federal support for the Indigenous guardians program.
The Supreme Court has mandated that environmental protection is a core component of corporate social responsibility, not mere charity. In a landmark ruling, the court directed non-renewable power generators in Rajasthan and Gujarat to contribute to the survival of the critically endangered Great Indian Bustard. This decision underscores the constitutional duty of corporations to safeguard the environment.
Insects and the plants they depend on are migrating in response to climate change, but not always in the same way.
Parliament has passed the SHANTI Bill, 2025, opening India's civil nuclear sector to private and foreign investment for the first time. This landmark law aims to boost clean energy, enabling a significant increase in nuclear capacity and attracting substantial investment. The bill overhauls governance, redefining liability and establishing the AERB as an independent safety regulator.
Scientists are flying drones through whale breath to monitor ocean health.
Specialist divers will be entering the icy waters of the Weddell Sea, Antarctica this festive season (22-29 December) as part of a groundbreaking mission to test RRS Sir David Attenborough’s … The post Breaking the ice: divers head beneath UK’s polar research ship in Antarctic sea ice mission appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Data centers are being blamed for rising electricity prices and myriad environmental problems. Politicians and policymakers are scrambling for a response.
EPA proposed undoing Biden-era policy on exposure to carcinogenic toxin in latest push to weaken toxin standards Donald Trump ’s Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) is proposing to increase the levels of exposure to highly carcinogenic formaldehyde it considers safe. If successful, people would continue to be exposed to concerning amounts of the toxin in thousands of everyday products used across the economy, experts and advocates say. Formaldehyde, a pungent colorless gas at room temperature, is found in a range of cosmetics, personal care products, home cleaners, craft supplies, leather goods, furniture, clothing, plastic, building materials and other everyday goods. During Joe Biden ’s term, EPA scientists took a major step toward reining in the broad societal risk by issuing a...
The White House plans to break up a key weather and climate research center in Colorado, a move experts say could jeopardize the accuracy of forecasting and prediction systems.
"Venezuela being in charge of its own oil wealth is considered a form of theft by the US ruling class."View Entire Post ›
The faraway moon has 'a slushy high-pressure ice layer' similar to the melting Arctic that could hide extraterrestrial life.
CIVICUS discusses climate displacement and Tuvalu’s future with Kiali Molu, a former civil servant at Tuvalu’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and currently a PhD candidate at the University of the South Pacific in Fiji and the University of Bergen in Norway. His research focuses on state sovereignty and climate change in the Pacific. In […]
Farmers can now know and benefit from their contribution to climate change thanks to a formula that can be used to calculate the amount of carbon stored in fruit trees. In a project dubbed Fruit Trees for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation in East Africa, the Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), in […]
[Leadership] Federal government has called for an urgent, coordinated action against the impact of climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
Meg O’Neill arrives with a reputation for operational rigor and a belief that natural gas, particularly liquefied natural gas, is a long-term necessity.
The country's pledges to cut emissions by 60 percent by 2035 from 2013 levels fall short of what’s required and “threaten our lives,” according to a summary of the complaint.
[This Day] An impact report by All On has revealed that investment in Nigeria's renewable energy sector has hit $250 million from $90 million between 2018 and 2025.
The need for a flexible mindset, long-term investment and cooperation between Asian nations as the world embraces more sustainable ways to produce, distribute and consume energy were the key action points from top-level discussions involving policymakers and industry leaders. The three-day Energy Asia 2025 forum in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, hosted by the Malaysian energy company, Petronas, examined how Asia can meet its soaring energy needs while advancing its climate goals, a difficult balance...
His remarks come a day after the Government stepped in to rescue his chemical plant, which was under threat from high costs.
Mixed picture for the big day with some capitals tipped for a hot, dry celebration while others will be cool or rainy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some parts of Australia are in for sunshine and heat this Christmas, while others are forecast to have cloudy skies, cool temperatures and some rain as Santa comes to town. The Bureau of Meteorology has released its official forecast for the holiday, with less than seven days left to wrap presents and make plans. Continue reading...
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia, Liberia -- Conservation International (CI) Liberia, in partnership with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), has launched a US$316,300 Natural Capital Accounting Small Grant Program aimed at strengthening local capacity and embedding environmental data into Liberia's development planning, as stakeholders push for a greener and more climate-resilient future.
US President Trump's blockade on Venezuelan oil tankers is unlikely to significantly impact global crude prices, according to Kpler. The market's two-tiered nature and ample supply from other sources, including Iran and Russia, mean disruptions will primarily affect a small group of buyers, particularly in China and Cuba.
Though the two countries are now in a race to develop atomic technology, China’s most advanced reactor was the result of collaboration with American scientists.
An undersea tunnel promises faster travel and steadier lives along Norway’s stormy west coast.
The Thai military has destroyed a Cambodian rocket arsenal near Poipet and intensified the blockade of oil and warfare-related supplies to Cambodia by sea.
Environment and Climate Change Canada's top 10 weather stories of the year include the second-worst wildfire season on record and droughts that stretched across the country.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Canon has extended its coral conservation programme into East Africa, partnering with Kenya's Oceans Alive Foundation in a move that links reef restoration to the long-term sustainability of coastal economies reliant on fisheries and marine tourism.
Scientists say government must prepare for unlikely but ‘plausible’ 4C rise in temperature and a 2-metre rise in sea levels The worst-case impacts of the climate crisis for the UK have been laid bare by scientists, ranging from a scorching 4C rise in temperatures to a 2-metre rise in sea level. Another scenario sees a plunge of 6C in temperature after the collapse of key Atlantic Ocean currents, massively disrupting farming and energy needs. The impacts, some of which are linked to climate tipping points , are seen as low probability but plausible. The researchers said the scenarios filled a gap in forecasting that had left the UK unprepared for extreme outcomes. Continue reading...
A team of Canadian researchers have documented a rare care of a female polar bear adopting an unrelated cub who was apparently orphaned.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06160A, Paper Zhiheng Shi, Guigui Liu, Haolong Huang, Ziyuan He, Chuanping Lei, Zhenfeng Feng, Minghui Ye, Yufei Zhang, Zhipeng Wen, Wencheng Du, Xiaoqing Liu, Yue Wei, Qi Yang, Yongchao Tang, Cheng Chao Li With choline cations (Ch + ) and 2-acetbromamide (BrAce) as coregulators, a coordination-escorted organo-interhalogen conversion strategy is developed, enabling durable dual-deposition Zn||I 2 batteries with high areal capacities. 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
Even mature trees can suffer or die when heat and dryness persist. The post Why your trees need attention during a drought appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Venezuela's authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro said the country will continue trading oil despite the U.S.'s recent blockade of sanctioned tankers, adding that President Donald Trump won't achieve his goal of regime change.
Study author says tech companies are reaping benefits of artificial intelligence age but society is left to pay cost The AI boom has caused as much carbon dioxide to be released into the atmosphere in 2025 as emitted by the whole of New York City, it has been claimed. The global environmental impact of the rapidly spreading technology has been estimated in research published on Wednesday, which also found that AI-related water use now exceeds the entirety of global bottled-water demand. Continue reading...
Indonesia is pressing ahead with plans to restore parts of Sumatra devastated by a late November cyclone, pledging billions of dollars and a new coordinating body, even as experts warn that rebuilding in the same area risks a repeat of the disaster. Flash floods and landslides that hit Aceh, North Sumatra and West Sumatra on November 26 killed more than 1,050 people and left 192 missing, according to the National Disaster Mitigation Agency (BNPB). The disaster displaced about 577,600 residents...
Hong Kong’s leader has vowed to turn the city into a leading Asian hub for aircraft recycling and parts trading, with a new locally based training centre set to offer four aviation technician courses next year. The Aircraft Engineering Training Centre was jointly launched on Thursday by the Airport Authority’s Hong Kong International Aviation Academy and French aeronautical services company the Elior Group, a subsidiary of the Derichebourg Group. Attending the launch ceremony, Chief Executive...
The home-fitted renewable-energy sources are inexpensive and easy to install, and reduce electricity costs. Here's what can be learned from their surging popularity in Germany.
[Nile Post] President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has assured traders affected by the recent Kampala floods that the government will compensate them for losses incurred.
The secretary has moved aggressively, reorganizing the department and bolstering fossil fuels while trying to tackle artificial intelligence’s energy demands.
The General Assembly plowed ahead with plans to study data centers and climate impacts despite objections from Gov. Wes Moore (D).
The efforts reflect a push by companies and governments to close gaps in emissions monitoring as compliance demands rise and to supplement tools like satellites to deliver a greater degree of precision or to extend coverage to more sources of pollution.
Carmakers and suppliers say the proposals still leave them exposed to factors they can’t control. Environmental groups, on the other hand, see loopholes that’ll weaken Europe’s climate strategy, slowing the uptake of EVs that has gained momentum over the last year.
The announcement from Pete Hegseth comes a day after Trump issued a blockade of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela The US military carried out a lethal strike on a vessel it said was engaged in drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, according to defense secretary Pete Hegseth, as Trump further ratcheted up pressure on Venezuela, accusing the country of taking US oil. On Wednesday Hegseth said the “lethal kinetic strike” on a vessel engaged in “narco-trafficking operations” had killed four people. The latest strike in the Pacific brings the death toll to 99 since the US began its campaign of striking alleged drug-trafficking boats in September. Continue reading...
[RFI] Residents of the Moroccan port city of Safi are accusing authorities of abandoning working-class neighbourhoods, ignoring known flood risks and failing to maintain basic infrastructure, after flash floods killed at least 37 people.
Thai vessels whose owners are found to have disguised or falsified their nationality while transporting oil to Cambodia will face legal action, the Thai Maritime Enforcement Command Center (Thai-MECC) warned.
O’Neill tapped to lead global oil and gas giant, which has broken from net zero strategy and will ramp up fossil fuels Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Meg O’Neill, the Woodside Energy CEO who has previously criticised young people for taking an “ideological” stance against fossil fuels, will step down as head of the Australian gas giant after being tapped to lead one of the world’s biggest emitters. BP, which earlier this year broke from its net zero emissions strategy and pivoted back to fossil fuels, announced on Thursday that it had appointed O’Neill as chief executive. Continue reading...
The Met Office outlook for the global average temperature in 2026 suggests an extension of the run of years with a value above 1.4°C, compared to pre-industrial levels.
President Trump's declaration of a partial blockade of oil tankers heading to and from Venezuela has escalated tensions with the Latin American country.
Experts say a closure of the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colo., would leave millions vulnerable to worsening climate hazards.
[Nile Post] Small and medium-sized enterprises have been urged to adopt professional and ethical business practices if they are to survive and benefit from the country's oil and gas sector.
Though minister had said ZEV mandate review would be completed ‘quickly as we can’, government confirms it won’t be published until 2027 The government has played down reports that it is planning to bring forward the publication of a review of electric vehicle sales targets from 2027 to next year amid concerns from the car industry. The government had said in April it would weaken its zero-emission vehicle (ZEV) mandate – which was brought in to force carmakers to sell more electric cars every year or face the prospect of steep fines – after lobbying from the car industry, and planned to review the targets. Continue reading...
The Lok Sabha on Wednesday SHANTI Bill, 2025, paving the way for private sector participation in India's nuclear energy industry. This legislation (yet to be passed in Rajya Sabha) introduces a new civil liability framework and strengthens the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board. While crucial operations remain government-controlled, the bill aims to boost nuclear power capacity and applications, encouraging investment in the sector.
NGOs Support New Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact shannon.paton@… Wed, 12/17/2025 - 12:54 We, the undersigned groups, welcome the release of the Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact and the underlying Principles for Responsible Geothermal Development . Next-generation geothermal technologies can provide needed sources of clean, resilient heat and electricity. The principles and provisions contained in the Geothermal Sustainable Development Pact are a commendable initial step in identifying best practices for the responsible development of these resources. These principles contain important parameters, including early engagement and consultation with local communities, fair labor practices, avoidance and protection of sensitive areas and environmental...
Canadian researchers tracking bear known as X33991 noticed she had gained a second cub who likely needed help Scientists in Canada have documented a rare case of female polar bear adopting a new cub, in an episode of “curious behaviour” that highlights the complex relationships among the apex Arctic predators. Polar Bears International, a non-profit conservation group, said on Wednesday that when they first placed a GPS collar on a female polar bear in the spring, she had one young cub. But when she was spotted with two cubs of roughly the same age last month, they realized they were witnessing an exceedingly rare case of adoption. Continue reading...
Russell Vought, who directs the White House Office of Management and Budget, announced plans to split up the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, citing concerns about “climate alarmism.”
The Yukon government said Monday it will not reopen the warming centre in the government administration building in downtown Whitehorse this winter. Whitehorse emergency shelter users say the government should be adding warm spaces in the city, not taking them away.
Stephen Miller, president Trump's White House Deputy Chief of Staff, endorsed the president's claims that Venezuela's oil nationalization constituted a massive theft from the United States.
The Supreme Court has revised its order on older vehicles, now targeting those failing BS-IV emission standards amid Delhi's severe air pollution. The court also urged practical solutions, including temporary suspension of nine toll plazas to curb traffic congestion and pollution. Direct financial aid for affected construction workers was also discussed.
A key discovery from NASA’s Cassini mission in 2008 was that Saturn’s largest moon Titan may have a vast water ocean below its hydrocarbon-rich surface. But reanalysis of mission data suggests a more complicated picture: Titan’s interior is more likely composed of ice, with layers of slush and small pockets of warm water that form […]
Yousef Khalili, global chief transformation officer and CEO for the Middle East and Africa at Quant, examines how digital self-reliance has emerged as the defining strategic asset of the 21st century. Khalili argues that data, cloud infrastructure and A.I. have replaced oil as the foundation of geopolitical power. As nations move to reclaim sovereignty over their digital systems, he explores why resilience and autonomy are now shaping the future of global technology and economic influence.
Efforts to combat climate change too often sideline the very communities hit hardest by the crisis and who have contributed the least to it. This injustice was the core idea of the Voices for Just Climate Action (VCA) program. Now that VCA has concluded after five years, Job Muriithi and Winny Nyanwira from Hivos reflect […]
[The Point] Climate change is one of the defining challenges of our time and requires a multidisciplinary approach to understand and address it. Psychology plays a central role in understanding human behavior in relation to the transition to lower-carbon lifestyles and adaptation to the effects of climate change.
Global Change Outlook report for 2025 shows how accelerated action can reduce climate risks and improve sustainability outcomes, while highlighting potential geopolitical hurdles.
A court filing by a group with deep ties to the pipeline company Energy Transfer raises questions about the growing use of amicus briefs in litigation.
Trump has ordered a ‘total and complete’ blockade of sanctioned oil tankers to and from the country Jack Smith , who as justice department special counsel brought two criminal cases against Donald Trump that were scuppered by his re-election win, will be appearing for a behind-closed-door testimony before the House judiciary committee today. Smith had offered to testify publicly, but the Republican judiciary committee chair Jim Jordan opted to subpoena Smith for a private deposition, in which he will be questioned by lawmakers. That means we won’t know much about what he had to say, but some of the representatives who attend the session may reveal details after the fact. We’ll let you know if we hear anything. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump on Tuesday ordered "a total and complete blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers going to or from Venezuela.
“It’s not politics. That’s what the data say,” said the study’s author, who examined 70 tide gauges around the country.
The Republican has been a champion of hydroelectric energy and opposed to the sale of public lands.
Air pollution might play a role in people's risk for developing autoimmune diseases like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, a new study says.
Move comes amid escalating campaign against Maduro as Venezuelan government condemns ‘grotesque threat’. Plus, how to plan a polyamorous wedding Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has ordered “a total and complete” blockade of all oil tankers under sanctions from entering and leaving Venezuela, increasing pressure on the country’s authoritarian leader, Nicolás Maduro. What has Trump said? In a post on social media last night announcing the blockade, Trump alleged Venezuela was using oil to fund drug trafficking and other crimes and vowed to escalate the military buildup. “Venezuela is completely surrounded by the largest Armada ever assembled in the History of South America,” Trump wrote. What do we know about the shooting?...
Fifty days have passed since Hurricane Melissa ravaged Jamaica, leaving behind an unprecedented trail of destruction.
A tanker seized by the US is believed to be part of a "ghost fleet" used by Venezuela to evade oil sanctions.
We need people to understand the holistic value of that natural blue capital and infrastructure. Whilst our countries (in the Pacific) are on the front line of climate change, they are also holding the front line by protecting large swaths of intact marine ecosystems that play a huge role in planetary stability—from biodiversity to climate change. —Coral Pasisi, SPC’s Director of Climate Change and Sustainability
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he was ordering a “total and complete blockade” of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving from Venezuela, ratcheting up pressure against leader Nicolás Maduro’s regime and suggesting an economic motive to the US’ military campaign in the region. Punctuating the words “total and complete blockade” in capital letters in … The post Trump orders ‘total and complete blockade’ of sanctioned oil tankers coming to and leaving Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday a blockade of "sanctioned oil vessels" heading to and leaving Venezuela, sharply escalating his pressure campaign against Caracas while issuing new demands for the country's crude.
Ukraine extended aerial attacks targeting Russia's energy infrastructure for a fifth day with a drone strike on an oil refinery in Krasnodar Krai.
Delhi's air quality remains hazardous due to dense smog. Authorities have tightened pollution curbs, including restricting petrol sales for vehicles without PUC certificates and banning older vehicles. Air traffic is disrupted by fog and poor visibility. Commuters face anxiety over new vehicle restrictions. While some relief is expected from wind, pollution levels are likely to stay high.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has launched an urgent push to access global climate "loss and damage" financing, as mounting floods linked to rising lake levels overwhelm communities, wipe out infrastructure and outstrip the country's ability to adapt.
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) is asking for communications between Trump appointees and a natural gas pipeline trade group.
Stricter climate policies would save hundreds of glaciers in Europe’s Alps and tens of thousands worldwide, study finds.
A study used by the Network for Greening the Financial System that projected severe economic fallout from climate change was retracted.
Britain has had more than 1,600 recorded hours of sunshine this year after record-breaking spring The UK has already had its sunniest year on record, the Met Office has confirmed, after the country battled droughts and sweltered in heatwaves . Though the country is currently swathed in December gloom, the rest of the year brought vast amounts of sunshine. Continue reading...
President Trump has ordered a naval blockade of Venezuelan oil tankers, escalating pressure on Nicolas Maduro. Citing Venezuela's alleged use of oil revenues for illegal activities, Trump declared a massive naval buildup in South America. This military campaign, including strikes on vessels, aims to interdict drugs and potentially oust Maduro, according to administration officials.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- IGAD is working with member states on an anticipatory action roadmap, designed to ensure that early warnings for floods, droughts and other climate hazards trigger concrete measures that protect lives, livelihoods and property.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04331J, Communication Guixiang Ding, Zhaoqiang Wang, Zihe Chen, Yin Xiao, Xin Liu, Li Shuai, Lihui Chen, Hongwei Huang, Guangfu Liao Edge-rich nickel–aluminum layered double hydroxide nanoflakes with abundant lattice O defects and unsaturated coordination-regulated high-spin Ni sites were constructed for effective and selective solar-driven CO 2 conversion in a pure water system. 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
It comes a week after the US seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, in a move that intensified pressure on its government.
Omar had told CBS’ Twin Cities affiliate that her son was subjected to a traffic stop-type encounter by ICE agents on Saturday.
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all “sanctioned oil tankers” into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on Nicolas Maduro’s government in a move that seemed designed to put a tighter chokehold on the South American country’s economy. Trump’s escalation comes after US forces last week seized an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast, an unusual move that followed a build-up of military forces in the region. In a post on social media Tuesday night announcing the blockade,...
[Ghanaian Times] Residents of Kofi Ayim in the Ayensuano District of the Eastern Region have expressed joy and relief following the handover of two fully installed Power Up units by Betway Ghana, providing a reliable source of electricity after decades without power.
Diplomats told E.U. officials that the bloc’s law on methane, a potent greenhouse gas, would hurt American oil and gas companies.
U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday he is ordering a blockade of all "sanctioned oil tankers" into Venezuela, ramping up pressure on the country's authoritarian leader Nicolás Maduro.
In a major climbdown, the European Commission confirmed carmakers will no longer be forced to sell only zero-emissions vehicles.
A yearly checkup on the region documents a warmer, rainier Arctic and 200 Alaskan rivers “rusting” as melting tundra leaches minerals from the soil into waterways.
Warming temperatures appear to be driving genetic mutations in some polar bears to help them survive the shifting climatic conditions.
After the Bureau of Land Management signed off on changes to a Nevada solar farm approved during the Biden administration, construction may start next month.
Data from the International Energy Agency shows that global battery demand grew by 40% year-over-year, driven by both electric mobility and stationary storage deployments. Growth on that scale forces every part of the industry to rethink how energy is stored, tested, and managed, because the expectations placed on these systems are rising just as fast.
NY Times: Melting glaciers in the Himalayas are creating thousands of high-altitude lakes.
Delhi's Environment Minister Manjinder Singh Sirsa stated that reducing air pollution within 9-10 months is unrealistic, apologizing for the current smog. He blamed the previous AAP government for the pollution crisis, claiming his administration is working to fix it.
Copernicus Sentinel-6B, launched last month, has reached its orbit and delivered its first set of data, which show variations in sea level in the North Atlantic Ocean. This data underlines how the mission will continue to strengthen the long-term reference record of sea levels, a key parameter of climate change.
About 1 in 5 forecast projections expect a strong storm, with rain totals of 4 or more inches. Things could change, "but if nothing else, be prepared for at least some rain around Christmas," the weather service said.
New analysis provides the first national, bottom-up estimate of cement’s natural carbon dioxide uptake across buildings and infrastructure.
Many land areas are drying out as glaciers melt, soils lose moisture, and groundwater levels fall. The post A slow-motion water crisis is unfolding around the world appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Families in Gaza face an agonizing choice following last week's winter storm: endure exposure in tents after floods destroyed encampment shelters along with their possessions, killing one baby due to exposure — or shelter in buildings damaged in Israeli strikes earlier in the war that could collapse without warning.
Climate change threatens to push the world’s infrastructure to a breaking point.
Donald Trump is pushing gas guzzlers over EVs — in spite of climate and cost concerns. China is now set to race further ahead into an electrified automotive future.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05041C, Perspective Xiaoqiang Cui, Shicheng Dong, Ningning Cao, Xuchen Zhang, Junxia Wang, Haiguang Fu, Beibei Yan, Zhen Yu, Guanyi Chen, Miao Yu The global crises of resource scarcity, energy shortage, and environmental degradation demand innovative solutions for sustainable development. Solar-driven interfacial evaporation (SIE) has emerged as a transformative technology for recovering resource/energy... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The oil and gas industry must be legally bound to cut methane emissions. With climate tipping points approaching, time is running out • Mia Mottley is the prime minister of Barbados The timing is brutal. Just as the world celebrates the 10th anniversary of the adoption of the Paris climate agreement this month, new evidence shows that the world is crashing through the main defence that was constructed against climate catastrophe. The three-year temperature average is – for the first time – set to exceed the Paris guardrail of 1.5C above preindustrial levels. According to the Copernicus Climate Change Service , 2025 will join 2023 and 2024 as the three warmest since the Industrial Revolution, reflecting the accelerating pace of the climate crisis. Mia Mottley is the prime minister of...
The Energy secretary said supporting the use of more fossil fuels is “common sense" as he bashed renewables.
Withdrawals are increasing as the government hikes its premiums to in part compensate for damage associated with climate change.
The bill would require certain fossil fuel companies to contribute to a state fund to compensate for their impact on climate change.
[Liberian Investigator] CONGO TOWN, Monrovia -- Liberia is pressing for a people-centered "just transition" to confront climate change as ActionAid Liberia on Tuesday opened the Second National People's Climate Justice Summit, bringing together activists, policymakers and development partners from across the country and the West African region.
Opponents of coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains have some sharp criticism for Alberta's UCP government after being told to resubmit their citizens petition.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02523-7Climate denial in political discourse is fuelled by psychological factors such as psychological distance, cognitive dissonance, confirmation bias, loss aversion, existential anxiety and social identity. Effective communication strategies addressing deniers’ motivations are crucial as denial undermines urgent climate action.
Maduro regime accuses Caribbean nation of participating in ‘theft of Venezuelan oil’ as tensions mount in region Venezuela has accused the government of Trinidad and Tobago of taking part in the US seizure of an oil tanker off Venezuela’s coast last week, as Donald Trump’s four-month pressure campaign against Nicolás Maduro continues to reverberate across the region. In a statement on Monday, the Maduro regime accused Trinidad and Tobago of participating in “the theft of Venezuelan oil, committed by the US administration on 10 December with the assault on a vessel transporting this strategic Venezuelan product”. Continue reading...
As each Christmas approaches, one song permeates the airwaves across the United States and elsewhere: White Christmas. According to the Guiness Book of World Records, “White Christmas” is the #1 selling physical single of all times with over 50 million copies sold. Many know those iconic opening lyrics: “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas, Just […]
[This Day] Unarguably, Adewale Tinubu, Group Chief Executive Officer (GCEO) of Oando Plc, is one of the few who command a great deal of reverence in Nigeria's vast and ever-evolving energy landscape.
They're known for their beautiful scenery, modern facilities and - most importantly - snow conditions. But the Alps are set to lose a record number of glaciers in the next decade.
Ukraine’s Nato ambitions, the future of the Russian-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and elections were also discussed Separately, the commission’s deputy chief spokesperson Olof Gill has just confirmed that commission president Ursula von der Leyen will attend the Berlin talks this evening. Not a surprise at all, but good to have it formally confirmed. Continue reading...
Kemi Badenoch donned overalls with her striking footwear as she was shown around the Kent site.
Having to buy batteries over and over is bad for the environment and isn't too friendly on your wallet, either. These rechargeable AAs may be the solution.
Trump administration policies slashing staffing and funding for public lands are waking a sleeping political giant in Montana. Will either party notice?
Friday, Dec. 19, 2025: Your daily feed of the biggest discoveries and breakthroughs making headlines.
Thousands of Jamaican workers who come to the US on an H-2A visa say they aren’t sure if they’ll be able to return from one year to the next Farm worker Owen Salmon has picked apples in upstate New York for almost a decade, some 1,500 miles (2,400km) from home. In the midst of harvest season this year, Hurricane Melissa , a record-breaking category 5 hurricane, made landfall in Jamaica. “It was terrifying,” said Salmon, whose wife and two children were at home near Black River, a town on the country’s south-western coast. “For days, I couldn’t hear from them. When I finally did, I heard my roof was completely gone. My wife and kids had to run for their lives, but thank God they’re alive.” Continue reading...
Chile's state-owned energy company, ENAP, has signed a landmark agreement with four Argentine firms to import crude oil from the Vaca Muerta region.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has rewarded environmental activist Truphena Muthoni with a fully sponsored holiday after her widely publicised act of spending 72 continuous hours embracing an indigenous tree to raise awareness about environmental conservation and climate change.
Carbon emissions from the films were equivalent to running 5,019 cars for a year, reveals data from the government and the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders.
Satellites are emerging as a powerful new tool in the fight to curb emissions of methane. While methane is much shorter-lived in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide, it is vastly more potent at trapping heat, which makes rapid cuts essential for slowing warming in the short term. The same satellite technology that has transformed methane monitoring in the oil and gas sector is now being turned towards another major source – landfill sites.
A group of 55 researchers gathered and analyzed 1,260 bibliographic references to compile the Second Academic Report on Climate Change in Venezuela. Their final conclusion is that more local studies are still needed to record the direct impacts across different Venezuelan regions and, in particular, to provide data to design the adaptation plans necessary to […]
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) forecasts cold weather in the early morning, mild weather during the day, and cold weather at night across most of the country on Monday. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly during the late night hours. Weather maps warn of morning fog on some roads leading to and from northern Egypt, … The post Rainfall in Sinai on Monday to reach flash floods level, EMA warns appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Nile Post] Cotton farmers in Kasese District have raised fresh concerns over climate change and falling market prices, warning that the twin challenges are threatening the survival of one of the region's once most reliable cash crops.
In the global fight against climate change, plastics have emerged as both a symbol of modern convenience and an environmental challenge.
Power plant operators in 10 Northeast states are paying more to comply with regional emissions standards after Gov. Josh Shapiro’s decision.
The measure responds to cities and an environmental group that challenged provisions meant to spur rebuilding after hurricanes.
The hurricane killed at least 43 people across Haiti, many of them in Petit-Goâve, where residents are still digging out from under the storm.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker Xpeng plans to establish a production base in Malaysia targeting Southeast Asian customers, in its latest move to expand overseas to improve profitability. The Guangzhou-based company, 5 per cent owned by Volkswagen Group, said on Monday that it would partner with Malaysian firm EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB), an investment conglomerate focusing on automotive manufacturing and engineering, to locally assemble its intelligent electric cars tailored to the needs...
Delhi was shrouded in an oppressive smog veil this past Sunday, as air quality reached a staggering 'severe-plus' for the first time in 2023. The 24-hour AQI clocked in at 461, recording one of the worst Decembers ever documented. High moisture levels, cool temperatures, and stagnant winds conspired to keep pollutants hovering low, dimming the sky.
Rep. Ilhan Omar says ICE agents stopped her son in Minnesota and questioned his citizenship before releasing him after he showed his US passport.
Three Mile Island, site of a past nuclear accident, is set to power the AI boom. A long-shuttered reactor is being rebuilt to provide reliable, round-the-clock electricity for surging AI data center demands. Microsoft has signed a power purchase agreement, securing carbon-free energy. This revival signals a broader shift towards nuclear power to fuel technological advancements.
Scientists have for the first time mapped the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, uncovering violent winds and bizarre weather patterns.
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. If you’re reading this, chances are you care a lot about fighting climate change, and that’s great. The climate emergency threatens all of humanity. And although the world has started to make some progress on it, our global response is still extremely lacking. […]
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Delhi-NCR choked under severe toxic smog, with air quality hitting 491, the worst this year. Authorities invoked Stage IV GRAP, banning construction and restricting diesel trucks. Schools and offices adopted hybrid models. Experts cite emissions and weather for the crisis, urging emission cuts. Residents advised to stay indoors.
A new study suggests that a colony of sea birds nesting on Cape Parry in the N.W.T. could face increasing threats related to increased Arctic shipping traffic and environmental change.
A small portion of drivers have switched to EVs to reduce their impact on the environment, but what if you could make gasoline to fuel your car from thin air?
Western Washington is grappling with devastating floods following relentless rain, amplified by powerful atmospheric rivers. These moisture-laden sky rivers, coupled with the region's mountainous terrain, unleashed extreme rainfall. Back-to-back storms saturated the ground, overwhelming rivers and leading to widespread inundation. Climate change is intensifying these events, increasing flood risks.
The staff at the UK’s Rothera Research Station in Antarctica have been gifted an iconic Royal Mail ‘lamp’ post box featuring the King Charles III cypher – just in time … The post Special delivery for Antarctica appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
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