Recent plans submitted to UN by more than 60 countries would cut carbon by only 10%, a sixth of what is needed ‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head Recently drafted climate plans from scores of countries fall drastically short of what is needed to stave off the worst effects of climate breakdown, analysis has shown. More than 60 countries have so far submitted national plans on greenhouse gas emissions to the UN, setting out how they will curb carbon for the next decade. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. History is unfolding in the Atlantic Ocean right now. Hurricane Melissa has spun up into an extraordinarily dangerous Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, and is set to strike Jamaica Monday night before marching toward Cuba. This […]
Lahore woke to hazardous levels of toxic smog on Monday (October 27), prompting authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province to shorten school hours in a bid to shield children from peak morning pollution. - REUTERS
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has stunned the world with jaw-dropping videos from its eye, captured by U.S. Air Force "Hurricane Hunters." The storm made landfall in Jamaica, bringing devastating winds and flooding, prompting the Prime Minister to call it the island's most violent in recorded history. Cuba and the Bahamas are now bracing for its impact.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it approaches Jamaica. The weather system is expected to make a destructive landfall on the island early on Tuesday. Follow DW for more.
Countries that signed the Paris agreement are required to update their plans every five years. A U.N. report shows a limited picture and thus, limited progress.
Footage taken by a US Air Force Reserve crew known as the "Hurricane Hunters" shows the category five storm intensifying in the Caribbean.
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30 I am the first Indigenous journalist to exclusively interview António Guterres. How many others will listen? Humanity has failed to limit global heating to 1.5C and must change course immediately, the secretary general of the UN has warned. In his only interview before next month’s Cop30 climate summit, António Guterres acknowledged it is now “inevitable” that humanity will overshoot the target in the Paris climate agreement, with “devastating consequences” for the world. Continue reading...
Russia is looking to Southeast Asia for an economic boost after fresh sanctions from the United States hit its energy sector, with a senior minister saying Moscow sees “mutually beneficial” opportunities with Asean in nuclear technology, logistics and trade. Speaking on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asia summits in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said Russia was deepening cooperation with countries such as Malaysia amid what he...
WASHINGTON - AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged toward Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm.
KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - Brutal winds and heavy rains lashed Jamaica on Monday ahead of Hurricane Melissa unleashing what the prime minister warned could be a massively destructive storm -- the island's most violent on record.
AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds on Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged towards Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm. Agence France-Presse surfaced dozens of fakes – most bearing watermarks for OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora – as Melissa was set to pummel the Caribbean island with violent winds and heavy rains. The videos depicted a range of fabricated situations, from dramatic newscasts and shots of severe...
Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens say the cost of not acting on climate change will be “far, far greater” than any cost associated with acting on it. On the Today show this morning, Senator Nick McKim says the government needs to stop approving new coal and gas mines (something his party has been saying for years). The costs of not acting on climate change are astronomical and they’re already being felt in our communities through things like floods and bushfires and they’re also being felt in household budgets through things like a massive spike in insurance premiums … If they [Labor] don’t do things like protect forests and if they don’t do things like protect our climate, [the laws are] not going to be worth...
“The role climate change has played in making Hurricane Melissa incredibly dangerous is undeniable."
Venezuela’s Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez said on Monday that energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago should be cancelled over what she described as “hostile” actions by the island nation. Trinidad is now hosting one of the US warships involved in a controversial campaign to destroy Venezuelan speedboats allegedly carrying drugs to the United States. On Sunday, the USS Gravely, a destroyer fitted with guided missiles, arrived in Trinidad to conduct joint exercises with Trinidad’s...
Melissa expected to hit Jamaica with a strength a tiny percentage of hurricanes have.
Only 81 hurricanes have struck as Category 4 or higher since 1851, or about once every other year on average.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued a special weather statement for a number of communities in southern and western Manitoba.
A remarkable three of the Atlantic's five hurricanes this year have hit Cat 5. The post Jamaica braces for Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa, Earth’s strongest storm of 2025 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Climate scientists have long warned that warming oceans are making explosive storm development more common Hurricane Melissa live updates The extraordinary intensification of Hurricane Melissa, set to be one of the strongest storms to ever hit Jamaica, is probably a symptom of the rapid heating of the world’s oceans, scientists have said. Melissa was a tropical storm on Saturday, before exploding in strength to a category 4 hurricane early on Sunday. The storm’s winds escalated from 70mph to 140mph in just a day, one of the fastest intensifications on record in the Atlantic Ocean. The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...
After years of growing enthusiasm, the buzz is waning for electric cars in the U.S., thanks to the cancellation of tax credit subsidies and poor infrastructure.
A trio of judges found that EPA erred in eliminating affirmative defenses for some pollution violations at major facilities.
Climate crisis drives near-total collapse of staghorn and elkhorn corals that formed backbone to state’s reefs Two of the most important coral species that made up Florida’s reef are now functionally extinct after a withering ocean heatwave caused catastrophic losses, scientists have found. The near-total collapse of the corals that once formed the backbone of reefs in Florida and the Caribbean means they can no longer play their previously crucial role in building and sustaining reef ecosystems that host a variety of marine life. Continue reading...
Nearly three million people are bracing for Hurricane Melissa, which intensified to a powerful Category 5 on Monday.
This is a re-post from And Then There's Physics There’s a recent Carbon Brief article about a supposedly controversial methane metric . The metric in question is GWP*, which I’ve actually written about before . Methane emissions are typically compared to CO 2 using a metric known as Global Warming Potential (GWP). These are often measured over periods of 20 years (GWP20) or 100 years (GWP100). For methane GWP20 has a value of about 80, while GWP100 has a value of about 30. As the Carbon Brief article says, these are often interpreted as suggesting that one tonne of methane causes the same amount of warming as around 80 tonnes of CO2, when measured over a period of 20 years…….. When calculated over 100 years, methane’s...
Financing Nature Conservation: Will the Tropical Forest Forever Facility Finally Do It? alicia.cypress… Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:30 At the 1992 Rio Earth Summit in Brazil, the nations of the world agreed as part of the Forest Principles to provide financial resources for conservation efforts in developing countries with significant forest areas. Yet for more than three decades, the international community has struggled — and largely failed — to fulfill that commitment, particularly to developing nations with tropical rainforests. These tropical forests are home to a majority of the planet’s biodiversity, play a crucial role in combating climate change, and are critical to people’s livelihoods. Between 2002 and 2022, according to Global Forest Watch data , the world’s...
Environmentalists and Indigenous leaders raise concerns after Trump administration opens up Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing.
The White House cited national mineral security concerns in its push to limit the environmental regulations facing the nation's few copper refineries.
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica's strongest on record.
The ocean around Antarctica is building up a colossal 'burp' that could trigger an increase in global temperatures, experts have warned.
By planting wildflowers instead of grass, developers are creating habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds. The post Solar farms can bloom with life, not just energy appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
North Sea contractor says move applies only to its ultimate holding company and it will continue to trade Business live – latest updates Petrofac, one of the biggest North Sea oil and gas contractors, has filed for administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs in Scotland at risk. The energy services provider said it had applied to the high court of England and Wales to appoint administrators, after it lost a big offshore wind project over its failure to meet contractual obligations. Continue reading...
The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.
Jamaica is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 160 mph, bears down on the island.
New ‘national interest’ provision revealed as extracts of legislation circulated to stakeholders before bill introduced to parliament later this week Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The environment minister would be able to approve projects at odds with nature laws if it was deemed in the “national interest” under the Albanese government’s planned overhaul of the environmental protection regime. The proposed new provision was revealed in extracts of the legislation that were circulated to stakeholders on Monday, before its introduction to federal parliament later this week. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a...
The Interior secretary and a developer are offering rosy projections as questions remain about the liquefied natural gas project.
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength on Monday as it neared Jamaica, with up to 76 centimetres of rain and a life-threatening storm surge.
Nations' failure to submit stronger carbon goals comes as President Donald Trump is pushing world leaders to abandon the climate fight.
Melissa is forecast to make landfall on the island of Jamaica Tuesday, with up to 30 inches of rain and a life-threatening storm surge. Category 5 is the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
As biodiversity loss including ocean degradation, pollution and climate change threaten our planet, islands, and particularly global small island nations, often don’t get the spotlight they deserve. Often labeled as vulnerable, the world’s small island nations are in fact powerful beacons of resilience. Their urgent challenges are sparking bold innovation, deep collaboration, and some of […]
Heriot-Watt has launched the world’s first online course dedicated to tackling the excess of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The environment minister, Murray Watt, claims Sussan Ley ’s reluctance to support the EPBC laws is about her “desperately trying to shore up her leadership” as the Coalition once again ties itself in knots over net zero and climate policy. Speaking to reporters in Parliament House this morning, he says he’s open to making a deal with either the Greens or the Coalition, flatly rejecting Ley’s request to split up the environment bill into various chunks to be voted on separately. It’s because she’s desperately trying to shore up her leadership ahead of some very difficult net zero conversations with her party room. This week, Sussan Ley is in danger of putting her own leadership ahead of...
As Hurricane Melissa is upgraded to a Category 4 storm, US citizens in Guantánamo Bay are evacuated as preparations for the fierce storm begin.
At least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.
Changing engine oil is usually a simple task. But the Lamborghini Huracán and its eight drain plugs is a different kettle of fish. Here's why it needs so many.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm on Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the US National Hurricane Centre said. The weather agency said Melissa is likely to reach the southern coast of Jamaica as a major hurricane late on Monday or Tuesday morning and urged people on the island to seek shelter...
Melissa was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as it made its way toward Jamaica and is expected to strengthen, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley wants to prioritise ‘practical’ measures for fast-track projects but delay protections for nature Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition wants to break reforms of the federal environment protection regime in two, prioritising measures to fast-track projects while likely further delaying protections for nature. The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, has made the “constructive” offer to Anthony Albanese before the return of federal parliament on Monday, where the political fight over long-awaited legislation updating the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) is expected to dominate. Continue reading...
A new round of furlough notices were issued to EPA employees last week, while the Interior Department disclosed plans to cut positions affecting national parks, endangered species, and toxic contamination research.
Analysts say president’s war on Russia’s fossil fuel revenues is a chance to bring peace to Ukraine and profit to US Donald Trump’s stated mission to broker peace in Ukraine could come down to this simple question: can the US president convince the world to stop buying Russia’s fossil fuels? Last week, Trump imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to damage Moscow’s ability to fund its war machine. Continue reading...
Hurricane Melissa threatens to make a direct strike on Jamaica as the most powerful storm in its history. See how strong it will become and where it’s headed.
Russia’s arrest of a Ukrainian scientist this week over his support for curbs on krill fishing have thrown the vital role of the tiny marine species into the spotlight Antarctic krill are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans ( Euphausia superba ) . They feed on plankton and are the main food source for larger marine animals. The word “krill” comes from the Norwegian word “ kril ” meaning the small fry of fish . Continue reading...
[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.
A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, October 19, 2025 thru Sat, October 25, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) DeBriefed: Earth`s first `tipping point`; Climate adviser interview; How warming affects children`s health For those interested in keeping up with policy details of our climate blunder and how we're going to deal with it, we recommend Carbon Brief's weekly "Debrief" feature. Carbon Brief, Emma Hancox, Oct 17, 2025. US-led alliance wins a year`s delay in adoption of green shipping deal A landmark deal to clean up the global shipping industry’s emissions has been postponed for at least a year, after a successful campaign...
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) start-up Stellerus Technology aims to be the world’s first provider of satellite-enabled three-dimensional wind data to help wind power, transport and insurance firms boost revenues, cut costs and manage risks, according to its founders. Stellerus, founded in 2023 by the university’s academics, would leverage China’s cost competitiveness in satellite manufacturing to make global 3D wind data collection economically viable, said Su Hui, the...
Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya’s coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths – minerals vital to hi-tech and low-carbon industries. The US government under President Donald Trump has made securing critical minerals central to its diplomacy in Africa, including through a peace deal in the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo this year. Mrima Hill, a forest of around 157 hectares (390 acres) near Kenya’s Indian...
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm, posing a severe threat to Jamaica with sustained winds of 75 mph and a slow-moving trajectory. Officials urge residents to prepare for catastrophic flooding and landslides as the storm is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 4 strength by Monday.
Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica are bracing for Hurricane Melissa. The storm is expected to quickly grow into a powerful category 3 or stronger hurricane.
Demonstrators call on regional leader to resign over handling of one of Europe’s deadliest natural disasters in decades More than 50,000 people took to the streets of Spain’s eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of last year’s deadly floods and denounce the authorities’ handling of the disaster. Demonstrators, many carrying photos of the victims, called on the regional leader, Carlos Mazón, to resign over what they say was the slow response to one of Europe’s deadliest natural disasters in decades. Continue reading...
The oil giant said requirements that companies calculate new details about greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks violate Exxon’s free speech rights.
The ingredients are in place for Melissa to become a catastrophic major hurricane before the weekend is out. The post Hurricane Melissa poised to rapidly intensify as it heads toward Jamaica appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Three wolves were spotted in Fort McPherson in October. One was shot and killed this week. The N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change is encouraging residents to leash their pets, vaccinate their dogs, and not to store food outside.
What would a just transition mean for nature? Deborah Long, Chief Officer at Scottish Environment LINK, looks at how and why we might achieve it
Tropical storm Melissa neared hurricane strength Saturday and was expected to rapidly intensify this weekend, as forecasters warned of massive rainfall and life-threatening flooding and landslides in the northern Caribbean.
Putin is amassing nuclear weapons and attack submarines in the Artis Circle as his country prepares for war with NATO, Norway has said.
Halving how much edible food is thrown away, swapping beef for pork or chicken and having one meatless day a week could slash the carbon "hoofprint" of U.S. cities by up to 51%, a new study finds.
Indian refiners, including Reliance Industries, are adjusting operations to comply with US sanctions on Russian crude exporters Rosneft and Lukoil. While state-run firms will absorb initial costs of finding alternative supplies at market rates, the impact on consumers is currently minimal. Refiners are preparing for a future without Russian oil, assessing compliance needs and potential market shifts.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 10, October 2025.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal slammed Western nations' double standards on Russian oil, questioning Germany and UK's pursuit of sanctions exemptions. He asserted India's independent trade policy, stating the nation won't sign deals under pressure.
In a significant shift, the US has imposed stringent sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, targeting the financial backbone of its war in Ukraine. This move, aimed at crippling Moscow's revenue streams, has already impacted global oil markets and prompted major buyers like China and India to reassess their purchases.
Hurricane trackers are warning the US East Coast to brace for impacts from Storm Melissa, which could unleash pounding waves and storm hazards in several states.
Melissa is expected to be a hurricane by Saturday and a major hurricane on Sunday, when it will pass very close to Jamaica. The post Melissa bringing deadly and destructive rains to the Caribbean appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Reliance Industries is diversifying its crude oil sources, shifting away from Russian supplies following US sanctions on major Russian firms. The Indian giant has secured millions of barrels from the Middle East and the US, with shipments expected in December and January. This move signals a significant change in India's energy procurement strategy amidst global geopolitical shifts.
The operation was assisted by Interpol’s environmental security unit, the organization said.
Tropical Storm Melissa is moving at a snail's pace but will intensify rapidly over the weekend as it feeds off near-record-warm water temperatures in the Caribbean Sea, forecasters say.
Two SET-listed firms have made Thailand's first commercial sales of biofuel for ships, according to PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trade flagship of national oil and gas conglomerate, PTT Group.
Incident occurred after ICE agents arriving at Alameda base were met by hundreds of protesters Law enforcement officers in California opened fire on Thursday night at a vehicle that authorities say attempted to back into the entrance of the US Coast Guard base in Alameda, where protests had taken place earlier in the day over the arrival of federal immigration agents. In a statement , the Coast Guard said that at around 10.00pm local time on Thursday, “Coast Guard security personnel standing watch on Coast Guard Island observed a vehicle driving erratically and attempting to back into Coast Guard Base Alameda. Continue reading...
Arctic seals are losing the ice they need to survive, and scientists say the crisis is accelerating.
STATEMENT: Commitment Without Clarity Risks Europe’s Climate Ambitions and Leadership darla.vanhoorn… Fri, 10/24/2025 - 07:50 Brussels (October 24, 2025) – The European Council yesterday reaffirmed its support for the EU’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. However, it stopped short of setting a clear and ambitious target for its upcoming Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which is due by COP30. In September, the European Commission put forward a “statement of intent” to cut emissions by 66.25 – 72.5% by 2035 from 1990 levels. Following is a statement by Stientje van Veldhoven, Vice President and Regional Director for Europe, World Resources Institute: “Europe stands behind the 90% emission cut goal by 2040 ‒ a...
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions have nearly halved since 1990, official figures show. This includes carbon dioxide (CO2) which is released by burning fossil fuels.
Climate change may be helping bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance factored in 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019, the WHO said. The post Deadly bacteria may thrive in warmer soils appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
More than 100,000 homes lose power in heavy rain and strong winds of storm, following fatal tornado near Paris On Monday, a tornado swept through Val-d’Oise in northern France, causing widespread damage across several districts. The town of Ermont, about 12 miles (20km) north-east of Paris, was worst affected. Construction cranes toppled, buildings were damaged, and trees uprooted. One person was killed and four others were critically injured. The same day, heavy showers hit parts of the UK, with reports of a possible tornado in Dereham, Norfolk. Several homes were damaged, though no injuries were reported. Continue reading...
As climate change reshapes the Blue Ridge, Appalachia’s native trout are losing ground — but dedicated anglers and scientists are racing to save them.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02643A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Zixuan Li, Rui Qi, Yi Yuan, Lechen Yang, Lijiang Song, Ashok Sreekumar Menon, Louis F. J. Piper, Didier Wermeille, Paul Thompson, Robert House, Peter G. Bruce, Alex Robertson Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) suffer from sustained capacity loss at the zinc metal anode due to side reactions with the electrolyte, even under idle conditions. The concept of an anode-free... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
SET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) is planning to expand its renewable energy investment in India, which is promoting greater use of clean energy.
U.S. pipeline company Williams also announced selling a minority interest in its South Mansfield upstream acreage in Louisiana to Japanese energy company Jera.
The decision against TotalEnergies is the first to penalize a fossil fuel company under France’s greenwashing law.
State attorneys general said the event is anti-fossil fuel and that the United States shouldn’t attend.
Once again the U.S. is using its economic might to pressure other countries to back down from an effort to limit greenhouse gas pollution.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02865E, Review Article Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Ningaraju Gejjiganahalli Ningappa, Karthik Vishweswariah, Sabbir Ahmed, Mohamed Djihad Bouguern, M. R. Anil Kumar, Karim Zaghib Pathways to net-zero aviation through sustainable propulsion - integrating SAFs, hydrogen fuel cell, advanced batteries, and hybrid-electric systems for reduced lifecycle emission and enhanced energy efficiency. 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
Tropical Storm Melissa plodded through the central Caribbean early Friday, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane while unleashing potentially “catastrophic” flash flooding and landslides in southern Haiti.
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's most sensitive wilderness areas.
Leaders delayed a controversial decision on turning frozen Russian assets into cash for Kyiv, but greenlit fresh sanctions on Russian fossil fuels.
India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air.
Politicians and business leaders have demanded urgent tax reforms to save thousands of jobs in oil and gas - many of them in Shetland.
An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.
Nuclear energy can help keep the lights on and should be supported by SNP ministers, according to an economic think tank.
The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's environmental jewels.
Nova Scotia intends to learn more about small modular reactor (SMR) technology from Ontario. The two provinces signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday.
Elkhorn and staghorn coral are now functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any significant role in their ecosystem.
China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China and India were reported to be scaling back Russian oil imports after Washington targeted Moscow’s two largest producers. The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as nearly three dozen of their subsidiaries, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine . The EU separately discussed a loan for Ukraine secured on frozen Russian assets and agreed to a phased ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...
Buried underground near the surface, frozen regions of Mars could have tiny hidden channels full of liquid water, which could be a habitable environment for microscopic organisms
The Interior secretary announced the reopening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil leasing, a land swap within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and next steps for the Ambler mining road.
Severe ‘blob’ or marine heatwave can lead to increased inundation and wintery weather in eastern North America A marine heatwave known as a blob was especially severe this year in the north-western and central Pacific Ocean, which could lead in the coming months to increased flooding in the US Pacific north-west and especially wintery weather in eastern North America, according to climate scientists. The temperature in August in the northern Pacific was 2.5C above preindustrial levels, according to Berkeley Earth , a non-profit that studies global warming. Continue reading...
Satellite images recently captured what appeared to be a large dark slick in open water, which local authorities said could be a concentration of oil products from the spill.
US fossil fuel giants produce most of their oil and gas domestically but pay billions more in taxes overseas than they do at home because of subsidies that have only grown during President Donald Trump's second term, a report said Thursday.
Move ends month-long reliance on backup generators after power line was cut in September Russian engineers have reconnected the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to external electrical power from Ukraine, ending a month-long emergency that had plunged the future of the six-reactor site into doubt. Ukrainian sources told the Guardian that Russian technicians had hoped to connect Europe’s biggest nuclear plant – which had been relying on backup generators since its last external power line was cut in September – to power from the Russian grid on 7 October as a birthday present for Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...
A record-breaking marine heat wave in 2023 left two ecologically vital coral species "functionally extinct" in Florida's Coral Reef, a study said Thursday, highlighting the growing dangers a warming climate poses for the world's oceans.
New US sanctions on major Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil are likely to lead India to halt crude oil procurement from Russia, which constituted over 36% of its imports this year. Indian refiners are reviewing documentation to ensure compliance, with upcoming orders expected to shift to alternative sources.
The European Union has sanctioned two mainland Chinese oil refineries and one Hong Kong-based oil trader as part of its latest efforts to hobble Russia’s war economy, drawing a stern rebuke from Beijing. The companies were listed in a broader package of sanctions agreed by the EU’s 27 member states on Thursday morning, punishing in total 15 mainland Chinese or Hong Kong-registered entities over what Brussels considers illicit trade with Russia. China’s foreign ministry hit back immediately,...
Indian refiners are poised to sharply curtail imports of Russian oil to comply with new US sanctions on two top Russian producers, industry sources have said, potentially removing a major hurdle to a trade deal with the United States. The change comes as India faces punishing 50 per cent tariffs on its exports to the US – with half of those duties in retaliation for Russian oil purchases – and negotiates a potential trade deal that could bring those tariffs in line with Asian peers in exchange...
Non-essential domestic burning of wood and coal is one of the UK's biggest sources of toxic fine particle air pollution, according to a report was commissioned by a council and Global Action Plan.
GP turned climate activist Dr Patrick Hart said he felt he had a 'moral duty' as a doctor to 'protect life' when he blocked cars entering the motorway service station as part of the demonstration.
Doctor warns air pollution risks, especially post-Diwali, are underestimated. Immediate symptoms like cough, breathlessness, and eye irritation signal danger. He advises staying indoors, wearing masks outdoors, limiting strenuous activity, and maintaining a healthy diet. Healthcare systems must prepare for respiratory and cardiac spikes. Proactive measures are crucial for public health.
Secretary-General António Guterres spoke at a World Meteorological Organization meeting aimed to promote early warning systems for floods, storms, forest fires and heat waves.
India's state-owned refiners are scrutinizing oil contracts following US sanctions on Russian firms Rosneft and Lukoil. While India has significantly increased Russian oil imports due to discounts, refiners are verifying supplies don't directly originate from sanctioned entities.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Nearly a year after the 2024 election, Democrats are still trying to figure out what went wrong. In the midst of this soul-searching, a new piece of advice has appeared: “Don’t say climate change.” That’s the takeaway from a recent poll by the […]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has emerged as the East African Community (EAC) leader in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report released by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. Plus, the final New York City mayoral debate gets heated Good morning. The US has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. How did the administration frame the sanctions? “Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire,” said the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent. “Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine.” Will it work? Taxes from the energy industry account for around a quarter of Russia’s budget and additional sanctions will further constrict...
In his latest grim warning, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that passing a critical global warming threshold is now 'inevitable'.
Delhi's air quality has plummeted, causing widespread respiratory distress and exacerbating existing health conditions. Vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, face heightened risks. Experts urge immediate preventive measures like staying indoors, wearing masks, and maintaining clean indoor air to mitigate the severe health impacts of the smog.
The cycling of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the ocean is closely linked to seawater alkalinity and the regulation of atmospheric CO2. In the modern pelagic ocean, almost all CaCO3 is produced by three groups of calcifying planktonic organisms: ...
The rainforest nation of Suriname says it can build an oil industry without harming the planet. Is it climate pragmatism — or wishful thinking?
After the Trump administration threatened countries with tariffs and visa restrictions, a first-ever global carbon tax is left to an uncertain future.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03638K, Paper Shun Lv, Ke Yang, Di Zhao, Xiandi Ma, Mengwei Sun, Chang Liu, Yiteng Ma, Likun Chen, Junyao You, Yun Tian, Xu Zhang, Zhen Zhou, Yan-Bing He, Feiyu Kang Realizing homogeneous heat and ion transfer in solid-state electrolytes is critical but remains challenging. Herein, we revealed that localized temperature hotspots in polyvinylidene fluoride electrolyte trigger side reactions and Li... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A French court Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in "misleading commercial practices" by overstating its climate pledges, in what activists said was the first such ruling worldwide against a major oil company for climate misinformation.
Reflecting Egypt’s success in cementing its position as a regional hub for natural gas trade and export, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced a new shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exported from the Idku liquefaction complex. The cargo was carried by the tanker LNG ENDURANCE, operated by the French company TotalEnergies, which … The post Egypt boosts regional hub status with major liquefied gas shipment to Turkey appeared first on Egypt Independent.
US President claims India will significantly reduce its Russian oil purchases by year-end, stating it's a gradual process. He also discussed China's relationship with Russia, suggesting it was forced by the previous administration and expressing hope for dialogue on ending the war in Ukraine.
The administration says the shutdown prevented its work on the case. But greens say EPA is “racing” to repeal the endangerment finding.
Researchers found that 90 percent of organic aerosols over Long Island were affected by climate events like extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
The center-right government that won power in late 2023 has softened a number of initiatives aimed at tackling emissions, citing their impact on farmers and business.
The migration of Christmas Island’s red crabs is in full swing, with roads closed in some places to protect millions of the crustaceans. Every year, the crabs emerge from the forest to travel to the ocean to breed, creating a red tide across the island. The Christmas Island national park said a massive spawning event will take place around 15 and 16 November, with a second spawning in mid-December Continue reading...
Commuters brace for heavy rain and strong gusts as the storm sweeps east to the North Sea.
Delhi experienced its worst PM2.5 pollution levels of the year following Diwali, with concentrations soaring to dangerous heights. Analysis revealed alarming figures, with some areas exceeding national and WHO guidelines significantly. Even days later, pollution remained exceptionally high, posing serious health risks as fine particles penetrate the bloodstream.
Sussan Ley’s sharp criticism marks a shift for the opposition, which had appeared open to a deal on the bill Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The Albanese government’s second attempt at rewriting federal environmental protection laws is in jeopardy after the Coalition joined the Greens in criticising the proposed changes, leaving Labor without an obvious partner to get it through the Senate. The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, claimed the nature laws were a “red light” for jobs and a “handbrake” for investment, warning the Coalition would need far more convincing before agreeing to support the plan. Continue reading...
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions The burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis has found. Stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS more than £54m a year, the experts concluded. Wood-burning stoves and open fires are one the biggest sources of small pollution particles, which cause heart and lung disease, and their use has risen in recent years . The report also links this toxic air pollution to 3,700 cases of diabetes and 1,500 cases of asthma a year, although the health impacts are likely to be underestimated. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new "massive sanctions" against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at bringing an end to Moscow's brutal war on Ukraine.
Quadrupling the production and use of sustainable fuels by 2035 is the goal of a new international initiative to drive energy transition and mitigate the climate crisis, which will be launched during Brazil’s climate summit in November. The Belem Commitment on Sustainable Fuels, led by Brazil with the support of India, Italy, and Japan, awaits […]
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on US sanctions, read our full report: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine Mike Johnson said that he hasn’t spoken with the president about a New York Times report that he is seeking $230m from his own justice department in damages over past federal investigations. “I know that he believes he’s owed that reimbursement. What I heard yesterday was, if he receives it, he was going to consider giving it to charity,” he said. Continue reading...
China and the United States often find themselves sharply at odds on policy, but nowhere is the divide between the rival powers more striking than on climate change – as their leaders made clear at last month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. Even as US President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”, his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, used the moment to unveil Beijing’s latest strategies for addressing the issue. Xi said...
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies on Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war “don’t go anywhere”. The European Union also unveiled a fresh wave of sanctions to pressure Russia to end its relentless, three-and-a-half-year invasion of its neighbour, which is allied with both Washington and Brussels. Trump has held off pulling the trigger on sanctions against Russia for months, but his patience snapped after...
US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economies The US has demanded that the European Union roll back its climate and human rights rules in order to allow greater imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the Trump administration approved a controversial gas export hub along the Gulf of Mexico coast. A letter jointly sent by the US and Qatar, two of the three largest LNG exporters in the world, warned the EU that its new rules pose an “existential threat” to European economies as they would hinder imports of gas from countries such as theirs. Continue reading...
A failure at Amazon’s server centre paralysed global services for 15 hours. It was not just a glitch but a stark reminder of our digital dependency and fragility An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted apps and websites around the world, affecting more than 2,000 companies and leaving millions of users unable to access services like Snapchat, Roblox, Signal, Duolingo and even Amazon’s own operations. Removing the tech from our tech-dependent existence led to workers being sent home and exams delayed . The crash , which lasted 15 hours, underlined how deeply our digital lives depend on a small number of cloud providers – and how vulnerable many everyday systems are to a single failure. If data is the new oil, then cloud computing is the pipeline, the refinery, the...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.
We are in a climate emergency. The Earth is already over 1.3 °C warmer than pre-industrial times. 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. More than 150 climate disasters struck the world last year. Extreme weather displaced over 800,000 people. Wildfires and floods now define the new normal. We are failing the 1.5 °C […]
Thailand's winter starts officially on Oct 23 this year. Unfortunately, the perennial PM2.5 dust and smog problem usually acompanies the cooler weather. Here are some tips and cool gadgets to help deal with it.
The track forecast is more uncertain than usual, but Melissa is likely to bring colossal rains and life-threatening flooding to multiple islands in the Caribbean. The post Tropical Storm Melissa not yet strengthening, but still expected to become a dangerous Caribbean hurricane appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A significant autumn storm is forecast to hit Germany on Thursday, bringing with it fierce gusts of wind, heavy rain and falling temperatures, according to the German Weather Service.
PHUKET – Persistent heavy rain caused flash floods and toppled trees and power poles on Wednesday, and caused a landslide on Patong hill that will close the road for three days.
Wesley Brooks would become assistant secretary of State focused on oceans and the environment.
The majority of voters in a northwestern Alberta county say they do not support a nuclear power generation facility within their county.
LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump says The first half of 2025 was the costliest on record for major disasters in the US, driven by huge wildfires in Los Angeles and storms that battered much of the rest of the country, according to a climate non-profit that has resurrected work axed by Donald Trump’s administration that tracked the biggest disasters. In the first six months of this year, 14 separate weather-related disasters that each caused at least $1bn in damage hit the US, the Climate Central group has calculated. In total, these events cost $101bn in damages – lost homes, businesses, highways and other infrastructure – a toll higher than any other first half of a year since records on this began in 1980. Continue...
UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet companies and governments are acting on only around 12 per cent of alerts.
Melissa was expected to strengthen into a hurricane Thursday and approach Jamaica and southwest Haiti later this week.
Scientists at the University of Birmingham say the expansion of the ULEZ in August 2023 had no significant impact on lowering air pollution.
A flagship US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump's administration has been brought back to life by its former lead scientist -- revealing that extreme weather inflicted a record $101 billion in damages in just the first half of 2025.
Methane is short-lived but its planet-heating effects are much stronger than CO2. A new report says action on cutting the gas is too slow. Where does it come from, and what can we do to stop it polluting the atmosphere?
At 62 miles (100 km) wide and over four miles (seven km) thick, the massive rocky structure is roughly half the size of Wales.
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for a fightback against climate disinformation ahead of next month's COP30 summit after US President Donald Trump branded climate change the "greatest con job ever".
Delhi choked on thick smog two days after Diwali, with air pollution levels soaring to 'very poor'. AQI reached 345, with some areas hitting 380. Transport and industrial emissions are major contributors. Residents are reporting breathing issues and eye irritation, highlighting a persistent problem exacerbated by choices like firecrackers.
With the Yukon territorial election just under two weeks away, some Dawson City residents feel it's now more important now than ever to make sure their voices are heard.
The administration is diverting funds that had been set aside for renewable energy to support the island's storm-battered grid.
The reserve’s levels were sharply reduced under President Joe Biden, when gasoline prices spiked following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Equatorial Margin deposit off the coast of Brazil is believed to be rich in oil and gas. The decision comes days before Brazil hosts the U.N. climate summit, COP30.
An international tracking effort is gaining steam, as more fossil fuel companies agree to take field measurements of their emissions.
Users will be able to track unusual temperatures, heavy rainfall, as well as drought periods going back as far as January 1981.
[UN News] Lush, green and brimming with trees and wildlife, forests are the Earth's lungs and source of livelihoods for many communities.
Bleak report finds greenhouse gas emissions are still rising despite ‘exponential’ growth of renewables Coal use hit a record high around the world last year despite efforts to switch to clean energy, imperilling the world’s attempts to rein in global heating. The share of coal in electricity generation dropped as renewable energy surged ahead. But the general increase in power demand meant that more coal was used overall, according to the annual State of Climate Action report , published on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Air quality monitoring stations in Delhi experienced significant data gaps during peak pollution hours, with several stations going offline when PM2.5 and PM10 levels neared 1,000 µg/m³. Experts allege this skews 24-hour averages and hinders understanding of pollution's impact. Authorities, however, deny any missing data.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong recorded a minimum temperature of 18.4 degrees Celsius (65 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, the lowest this autumn so far, according to the weather forecaster. The chilly morning was caused by an intense northeast monsoon, while the outer rainbands of Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen continued to bring scattered showers to the coast of Guangdong and the...
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category on Diwali night as firecracker violations surged, pushing PM2.5 levels to their highest since 2021. Despite a temporary spike, rising winds and warmer temperatures prevented a prolonged severe episode. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with Stage III of GRAP not yet invoked.
‘The objectives of the Paris agreement are slipping further out of reach,’ say researchers from LSE No major bank has yet committed to stop funding new oil and gas fields or coal capacity, research has found. Most banks that have recently updated their climate policies have weakened them, according to the research by the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Continue reading...
The grave lasted millennia, only to be attacked by floods in the 1990s.
Melissa is the 13th named storm of the hurricane season.
It’s still uncertain which way Melissa will track, and how quickly, but the storm is likely to bring colossal rains and life-threatening flooding to multiple islands in the Caribbean. The post Tropical Storm Melissa on track to be a dangerous Caribbean hurricane appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Labour ministers are considering pressing ahead with plans to build a nuclear power station in Scotland despite the SNP 's opposition.
[Liberian Observer] A senior United Nations official has called on policymakers to place women, children, and youth at the core of all national climate change policies, moving beyond discussion to decisive action. The call was made at a two-day inception workshop convened to establish a Technical Working Group on Gender, Youth, and Children on Climate Change and Environment.
For New Global Forest Pledges to Succeed, They Must Center Forest Communities sarah.brown@wri.org Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:34 Forests are among our most powerful allies in the fight against climate change. As the world races to halt and reverse deforestation globally by 2030, recognizing the role of the people who safeguard them is more critical than ever. At the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, governments and stakeholders are set to unveil three global commitments that recognize the conservation value of these communities and mark a significant step forward for forest protection. These pledges aim to scale up both forest financing and formal land rights for Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants and local communities. However, achieving these...
Just Stop Oil protestors Niahm Lynch, 22, and Rajan Naidu, 74, are filmed ignoring a police officer moments after they allegedly vandalised Stonehenge.
Exclusive: Looming overhaul of protections should also include definition of ‘unacceptable impact’ on environment, Murray Watt says Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The Albanese government wants the power to strip companies of any financial gains made from breaking environment laws, as part of a package of landmark reforms to be put before parliament in the next two weeks. In an interview with Guardian Australia, the environment minister, Murray Watt, also revealed he wants a definition of “unacceptable impact” to be part of the nation’s new environment laws. Continue reading...
[This Day] Abuja -- *Record solar expansion drives world's shift away from fossil fuels in H1
With weather warnings issued and the potential for a named storm, Simon King takes a look at the forecast.
Lush, green and brimming with trees and wildlife, forests are the Earth’s lungs and source of livelihoods for many communities.
Leading seaweed experts gathered in Malaysia this month to discuss ways to combat climate-related pests and diseases.
[This Day] Abuja -- Despite controlling at least 60 per cent of West Africa's $80 billion oil market, Nigeria's cost of drilling per barrel is about 40 to 50 per cent higher than its peers, a report by Deloitte, a global firm which provides audit, consulting and financial advisory services across various industries, has said.
Three specimens discovered in what was previously one of the only places in the world without the insects Mosquitoes have been found in Iceland for the first time as global heating makes the country more hospitable for insects. The country was until this month one of the only places in the world that did not have a mosquito population. The other is Antarctica. Continue reading...
In April 2024 we announced the (renewed) collaboration between Gigafact and Skeptical Science to create fact briefs , short but credibly sourced summaries that offer “yes/no” answers in response to claims found online. Initially, we published new fact briefs on Saturdays, but switched to Tuesdays earlier this year and while we try to have a new fact brief out each week, we sometimes miss a week due to time constraints and vacations. Regardless of that, we published fact brief #50 - Are humans responsible for climate change? - on September 30, 2025 and thought that this little milestone might make for a good reason to write a short blog post about the current status of this project. From what we can tell, these bite-sized explanations are still useful to people...
Dimming the sun is a sci-fi worthy climate intervention involving injection of particles into the atmosphere - but scientists in New York warn the 'risky' idea my not work as some hope.
JOHANNESBURG - The fight against malaria has stalled after two decades of progress, with climate change and population growth among factors threatening a resurgence of the potentially fatal disease, campaigners said Tuesday.
Closing legal loopholes that allow deforestation-linked products to enter markets and getting international lenders to align funding with environmental goals are key to ending deforestation, says Erin Matson, one of the lead authors of the Forest Declaration Assessment 2025.
Birdsville sets new high as BoM forecasts more record hot weather, with heatwave warnings in place in some states Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast October heat records have been broken in several states this week as authorities in New South Wales prepare for temperatures above the norm to hit Sydney and the east coast of Australia. The Queensland outback town of Birdsville broke a new record on Tuesday, hitting 46.1C at 2.28pm local time, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, making it the highest temperature recorded in the state in October. The state’s previous October record was 45.1C at Birdsville police station on 31 October 1995. Continue reading...
BP's Kaskida project would use high-pressure technology to extract up to 80,000 barrels of oil per day.
Under the proposal, cumulative national wind power capacity would hit 1,300 gigawatts by 2030 and no less than 2,000 GW by 2035.
Natural gas prices are rising as the U.S. exports more LNG. That has created an opening for the coal industry.
Researchers mapped livestock supply chains from feed to grocery store to find the biggest influence on beef’s greenhouse gas emissions.
by Rafael Carranza, Arizona Luminaria This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Arizona Luminaria. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. Arizona law enforcement agencies are largely rejecting a fast-growing ICE program that lets local officers act as deportation agents — citing the experience of the state’s largest sheriff’s office, which was booted from the program in 2009 after a federal judge found deputies racially profiled and violated the constitutional rights of Latinos. Even in Republican-led communities known for backing immigration measures, law enforcement leaders...
It has been almost two and a half years since an earthquake swarm similar to the one yesterday was measured in Mýrdalsjökull glacier. There are no indications that a glacial outburst flood (jökulhlaup) or volcanic eruption is beginning.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen has skirted Hong Kong and will gradually move away from the city on Tuesday, according to the weather forecaster. The Hong Kong Observatory also said that the No 3 typhoon signal currently in effect would remain in force at least until 6pm, with the chance of issuing a higher signal being “relatively low” unless Fengshen, which...
A Paris court is due to hand down a ruling Thursday whether French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies misled consumers with claims overstating its climate pledges, a case that could help shape greenwashing jurisprudence in Europe and beyond.
India and Brazil are doubling down on economic and climate cooperation in a bid to strengthen Brics and bolster the Global South’s negotiating power as both nations face rising trade tensions with the United States. Analysts say the push – announced during Brazilian Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin’s visit to New Delhi last week – is not just about shielding their economies from punitive US tariffs, but also about asserting influence on multilateral issues ranging from energy security to global...
The fight against malaria has stalled after two decades of progress, with climate change and population growth among factors threatening a resurgence of the potentially fatal disease, campaigners said Tuesday.
US President Trump has threatened India with "massive tariffs" over its continued oil imports from Russia, a claim New Delhi has firmly rejected. India prioritizes consumer interests and diversified energy sourcing. Meanwhile, India-US trade talks are progressing cordially, aiming to boost bilateral trade significantly by 2030.
4 Questions that Will Shape COP30 for Vulnerable Countries shannon.paton@… Mon, 10/20/2025 - 16:05 In a year marked by escalating climate impacts, economic headwinds, climate policy rollbacks and a rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape, the road to the 2025 UN climate summit (COP30) has been shaped by uncertainty and urgency. At the same time, the significant uptick of renewable energy in many countries signals important opportunities for progress. This article was written with input from the consortium Allied for Climate Transformation by 2025 (ACT2025), a group of experts and thought leaders from climate-vulnerable countries working to drive greater climate ambition on the international stage. Learn more about ACT2025 and its work here . While countries — including...
The project by state oil giant Petrobras has faced dismay and opposition from conservationists.
At least 18 people were killed and four remain missing after the floods.
Bogotá, Colombia, Uses Data and Smart Urban Design to Cut Air Pollution sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 10/20/2025 - 11:31 Nestled in the Andes, Bogotá’s mountainous landscape traps air pollutants, sometimes cloaking the Colombian capital in a dusty smog. The consequences have been severe. The city’s poor air quality resulted in an estimated 2,300 excess deaths in 2019. In 2023, Bogotá’s average concentration of PM2.5, a fine particulate matter that can cause respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, measured more than three times the recommended limit from the World Health Organization (WHO). Bogotá is not alone. More than 40% of cities worldwide have air pollution levels over seven times higher than the WHO’s recommended limit. But unlike many other cities, Bogotá is...
Researchers mapped greenhouse gas emissions associated with meat production for cities across the United States.
RELEASE: No Sector on Track to Meet Global Climate Goals, State of Climate Action 2025 Finds darla.vanhoorn… Mon, 10/20/2025 - 10:15 WASHINGTON (October 22, 2025) – A major new assessment finds that the world is stalling on progress to limit warming to 1.5°C, with none of the 45 indicators of climate action on track for 2030. While most are heading in the right direction, the State of Climate Action 2025 report warns that the pace and scale of progress are alarmingly inadequate — exposing communities, economies and ecosystems to unacceptable risks. From protecting forests to phasing out coal and ending public finance for fossil fuels, the world is failing to act fast enough to combat the climate crisis and secure a livable future. ...
A scientific breakthrough that was deserving of a Nobel Prize could be the key we're looking for in the ongoing fight against climate change and pollution.
The proposals would authorize some mining, pipeline and other energy permits in West Virginia and Ohio without public comment periods.
Russia remained China’s top crude oil supplier in September, at a time when the United States is stepping up pressure on major economies to curb their reliance on energy from the Eurasian country. Imports from Russia rose 4.3 per cent in volume from August to 8.29 million tonnes in September, accounting for 17.5 per cent of China’s total crude imports, customs data showed – a sign of Beijing’s willingness to maintain trade links with Moscow despite geopolitical frictions. Chinese purchases of US...
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Coal miners, their family members, and union representatives rallied outside of the US Department of Labor’s headquarters in Washington one morning early last week, urging the Trump administration to enforce a rule that was meant to protect miners […]
EU countries on Monday agreed to phase out their remaining gas imports from Russia by the end of 2027, breaking a dependency the bloc has struggled to end despite Moscow’s war on Ukraine. Energy ministers meeting in Luxembourg approved a plan by the European Commission to phase out both pipeline gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Russia, subject to approval by the bloc’s parliament. Lars Aagaard, energy minister of Denmark, which holds the European Union’s rotating presidency,...
The storm, the 18th tropical cyclone to batter the Philippine archipelago this year, hit as central and southern provinces were still recovering from recent earthquakes.
Did you notice that Arctic Cove's range of 18V batteries look familiar? Here's why the batteries look so similar to ones produced by Ryobi.
[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has taken disciplinary actions against ArcelorMittal Liberia (AML), and Monrovia Breweries Incorporated, two major companies operating in the country for violating environmental laws. The EPA's punitive actions, announced at a press conference in Monrovia over the weekend, signal a commitment to stricter compliance.
Loganair has confirmed plans to use hydrogen engines, as opposed to hybrid-electric models, as part of its strategy to reduce carbon emissions.
US President Donald Trump has once again warned India of "massive" tariffs if it continues to purchase Russian oil, claiming Prime Minister Modi personally assured him of a halt. Earlier, the ministry of external affairs has rejected these remarks, stating its energy policy prioritizes consumer interests and stable, secure supplies through diversified sourcing.
Scientists have launched the first batch of a novel type of radiation monitor into the atmosphere as part of an innovative project to enhance space weather models and deepen scientific understanding of the impact of space weather.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong’s Observatory will issue the No 3 typhoon warning at 5.20pm on Monday, unusually skipping the No 1 standby signal due to the combined effect of Tropical Storm Fengshen and a northeast monsoon. The forecaster on Monday also warned that rain would be more frequent on Tuesday and early on Wednesday. “With Fengshen edging closer to the coast of...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Finance Minister Ahmed Shide reiterated the need for a more responsive and inclusive global financial architecture that effectively addresses the priorities of developing and climate-vulnerable nations.
A two-year probe by Verra found that about two-thirds of the stated climate benefits were fictitious for a massive forest-protection project in Zimbabwe.
About 80 percent of the 1.1 billion people around the world living in poverty face harsher conditions because of at least one of four “climate hazards” — high heat, drought, floods and air pollution.
US President Donald Trump reiterated on Sunday that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi told him India would stop buying Russian oil, while warning that New Delhi would continue paying “massive” tariffs if it did not do so. “I spoke with Prime Minister Modi of India, and he said he’s not going to be doing the Russian oil thing,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. Asked about India’s assertion that it was not aware of any conversation between Modi and Trump, Trump replied: “But if they...
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02456-1Bridging traditional disciplinary silos, a study has mapped cascading climate risks to the European Union through stakeholder-co-produced impact chains and network analysis. It provides country-specific risk profiles by identifying critical intervention points — such as water, livelihoods or violent conflict — to support policy coherence in addressing interconnected vulnerabilities and guiding targeted adaptation.
Recycling batteries from power tools is easy enough at Lowe's, which has its own program for disposing batteries (in the right condition) for you.
Exclusive: Documents reveal state environment department had ‘reckless indifference’ to fate of individual koalas, Greens spokesperson Sue Higginson says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The New South Wales government rejected advice from an expert scientific panel before it attempted a failed reintroduction of koalas to a forest in the state’s south that resulted in the death of more than half the animals. Internal documents show most members of a panel advising the state environment department on plans to relocate endangered koalas as part of a conservation strategy recommended against moving marsupials from forest near Wollongong to the South East Forest national park near Bega, a five-hour drive away. Continue reading...
In a letter to EPA Chief Lee Zeldin, Rep. Chellie Pingree inquired about a yet-to-be-released report on the toxicity of PFNA.
A listing of 27 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, October 12, 2025 thru Sat, October 18, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (6 articles) Climate Change Comes for the House of the Seven Gables At the edge of Salem’s harbor, caretakers face a race against rising seas and intensifying storms to protect a landmark bound up in America’s literary and colonial past. Inside Climate News, Ryan Krugman, Oct 12, 2025. Net-zero is a pipe dream: civilisation now faces an existential threat Crops now grown will no longer survive, water shortages will become widespread, and food will be scarce. Are we ready for widespread environmental refugees? Newsroom NZ, Kevin...
A tropical storm lashed the northern and central Philippines on Sunday, leaving at least seven people dead and forcing more than 22,000 people to evacuate from flood- and landslide-prone villages. Authorities warned that tropical Storm Fengshen may intensify as it heads for China and Vietnam. The government’s disaster-mitigation agency said seven deaths were reported. Nearly 14,000 people who evacuated were still displaced from their homes by Monday morning, the agency said. Known locally as...
Exclusive: Environment Agency not testing for ‘forever chemical’ made by factory despite evidence of emissions Regulators measuring “forever chemicals” near a Lancashire chemicals plant are not testing for a substance made by the company itself, despite evidence it could be reprotoxic and is being emitted in large volumes. Reprotoxic means a substance can be damaging to a person’s sexual function, fertility, or their child’s development and, now, Continue reading...
Trees are struggling to cope with the rate of climate change and so we may need to intervene to make more resiliant forests for the future.
Ambrocio 'Enrique' Lozano was granted permanent residency after being detained by ICE agents in June.
Holyrood’s Oil and Gas Transition Fund was launched as a pilot scheme in June and has supported around 300 workers.
Scheme will offer training for plumbers, welders and carpenters as well as promoting trade union recognition Plumbers, electricians and welders will be in huge demand as part of a national plan to train people for an extra 400,000 green jobs in the next five years, Ed Miliband has said. The energy secretary revealed a new scheme to double those working in green industries by 2030, with a particular focus on training those coming from fossil fuel jobs, school leavers, the unemployed, veterans and ex-offenders. Continue reading...
Harley-Davidson's oil change kits make DIY upkeep simple for riders. Here's how the brand helps you handle one of the most important maintenance tasks.
The woody trunks and branches that make up Queensland’s tropical rainforests have switched from net carbon absorbers to a carbon source.
Interest in a Montreal-based company's satellites to monitor methane emissions is reaching new heights, even as governments appear to be wavering on climate commitments.
North Korea’s recent military parade, which featured an intercontinental ballistic missile capable of striking the continental United States, suggested that China had “tacitly accepted” Pyongyang as a nuclear state, analysts said. The October 10 parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers’ Party of Korea was attended by Li Qiang – the first Chinese premier to visit the country in 16 years. It featured several advanced weapons systems, including tanks, artillery and...
Margot Raggett, whose latest compilation shows animals scrubbed from natural habitats, calls for rethink on UK accelerated housebuilding Margot Raggett has spent the past decade raising money for conservation efforts around the world but now she feels nervous about the future. “It does feel like we’ve taken a backward step,” she said. The wildlife photographer has raised £1.2m for the cause in the past 10 years through her Remembering Wildlife series, an annual, not-for-profit picture book featuring images of animals from the world’s top nature photographers. The first edition was published in 2015, when the Paris climate agreement was being drafted but, in the years since, efforts to tackle the climate crisis have been rolled back. Continue reading...
Oct. 18, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Giovanny Aldama Garcia, 24, had been charged with aggravated animal cruelty after allegedly admitting to leaving his dog as he evacuated to safety during Hurricane Milton last year.
Temperatures have surged across a large area of the north Pacific - and scientists don't know exactly why.
As communities work to recover from devastating floods, a recent report reveals how drug cartels are taking advantage of the crisis to expand their control and win support in the hardest-hit areas.
A surprising about-face on an international climate effort followed increased threats by Trump to retaliate against nations supporting the compact.
Maritime nations had been deliberating on adopting regulations to move the shipping industry away from fossil fuels, but U.S. President Donald Trump had vowed retaliation.
Dr Beatrix (Bea) Schlarb-Ridley, Director of Innovation and Impact at the British Antarctic Survey, has been awarded an Honorary Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) for services … The post British Antarctic Survey Director Receives Honorary MBE appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Hurricane trackers have raised the odds of Storm Melissa forming in the Atlantic Ocean. Some models show the storm has a direct path to the US.
The United States and Saudi Arabia delayed the adoption of an international requirement for commercial cargo ships to reduce their greenhouse emissions or be subject to fines that was widely backed globally.
Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand Wind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK since 2010, a study has found. Users of gas have been among the biggest beneficiaries, the research suggested. Continue reading...
The sub-two-hour marathon has long been a dream for elite runners. But the window to break this elusive record is shrinking - thanks to climate change .
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds nearing 280 km/h, is threatening Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and storm surges. The "potentially catastrophic" cyclone underwent explosive intensification due to exceptionally warm ocean waters. Authorities have ordered evacuations and closed airports as the storm inches closer to the island's southern coast.
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 . Is there empirical evidence for human-caused global warming? There are multiple lines of evidence that our greenhouse gas emissions are warming the planet. The greenhouse effect is the process whereby “greenhouse” gases such as carbon dioxide create a kind of atmospheric blanket, absorbing outgoing heat energy and re-radiating a portion of it back down to Earth. CO 2 levels surged after humans began burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Today, we’re over 420 parts per million — up 50% from pre-industrial times and higher than for millions of years. We...
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but it won't be the end of civilization. He thinks scientific innovation will curb it, and it's instead time for a "strategic pivot" in the global climate fight: from focusing on limiting rising temperatures to fighting poverty and preventing disease.
The UN's review of national climate plans shows the world is well off track to limit warming
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The highest priority must be to ensure land-clearing is properly regulated to save our native forests Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia’s parliament will soon consider proposed reforms to federal environmental laws – known as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Unfortunately, signals from the government suggest this may be another reform process that fails to deliver the progress we need – despite everyone agreeing that Australia’s biodiversity is in catastrophic decline. When introduced, the EPBC Act was a historic reform by a conservative government. For the first time since federation, the Australian parliament exercised its full suite of constitutional powers to regulate environmentally...
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a catastrophic Category 5 storm as it barrels toward Jamaica, threatening the island with record-breaking winds, flooding, and landslides.
Cyclonic storm Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds reaching 100 kmph. Coastal districts are on high alert, with relief centers established and evacuation efforts underway, including pregnant women. Neighboring Odisha and Tamil Nadu are also bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds as the storm progresses.
Cyclonic storm Montha is heading towards Andhra Pradesh, expected to make landfall near Kakinada around midnight Tuesday with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph. Authorities have placed several districts on high alert, established rehabilitation centers, and deployed NDRF and SDRF teams. Heavy rains and strong winds are also anticipated in southern Odisha and northern Tamil Nadu.
President Donald Trump’s military campaign against drug cartels in Latin America could soon be forced to reckon with the devastating impact of Hurricane Mellissa.
Another time a powerful, slow-moving storm wreaked havoc on a community was with Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Jamaica residents were warned Monday to "seek shelter now," as Melissa, a strong Category 5 hurricane, neared landfall and a humanitarian crisis was feared.
The family of a grandmother swept away in floods three years ago is waiting to hear if divers are to be redeployed in the search for her remains.
While Hurricane Melissa isn't tracking to make landfall on Canada's east coast, some wet and windy weather is expected for the region at the end of the week.
Vladimir Putin is feeling the sting of President Trump’s new oil sanctions — so much so that he dispatched one of his top henchmen on a desperate charm offensive across the US
Final budget could rise if ministers see value for money, as industry lobby group says investment not enough The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has set aside £1.1bn a year for offshore wind power developers investing in new projects, in the latest funding round aimed at meeting the UK’s green electricity targets. The government’s energy department said today it had budgeted £900m to pay developers of fixed wind turbines at sea, with another £180m for floating platforms. Continue reading...
Landfall is not expected until Tuesday but high winds have already felled trees and caused power cuts on the island Hurricane Melissa – follow latest updates live Jamaicans have started to take shelter from Hurricane Melissa as high winds topple trees and cause power cuts ahead of the category 5 storm making landfall on Tuesday. The slow-moving giant, the strongest hurricane to hit the island since records began in 1851, is increasing in intensity and forecast to linger over the island. Authorities fear it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. Continue reading...
Mark Easter’s “The Blue Plate” turns shrimp, bread, and even pie into lessons on saving the planet, one delicious bite at a time. The post The ecologist who serves up climate science on a plate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil firm asks court to block enforcement of laws that would require disclosure of planet-heating carbon emissions Exxon, an oil firm consistently ranked among the world’s top contributors to global carbon emissions, is suing the state of California over two climate-focused state laws, arguing that the rules infringe upon the corporation’s right to free speech. The 2023 laws, known collectively as the California Climate Accountability Package, will require large companies doing business in the state to disclose both their planet-heating carbon emissions and their climate-related financial risks, or face annual penalties. Continue reading...
As Jamaica braces for what may be the most powerful storm in the island nation’s history, Cuba and the Lucayan Archipelago may face direct hits soon after.
Despite operating one of the largest navies in the world, the United States has only two operational icebreakers - limiting its effectiveness in the Arctic.
A new online game lets you see the damage climate change will do to the world in just 75 years' time.
[Namibian] The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has cautioned that Namibia's oil and gas sector may create fewer jobs than government projections suggest, citing transparency and consultation concerns.
Positioned against the backdrop of rising global temperatures and corporate profits, 'BUTCHERED' challenged viewers to consider who pays for the damage of climate change.
Scott Morrison famously held a lump of coal in Parliament back in 2017 and urged politicians to 'not be afraid' of the fossil fuel.
Hurricane Melissa has developed into a Category 4 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday (October 26), warning that catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are probable across portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica. A day ahead of the storm's arrival, residents in Jamaica stocked up on necessities while travelers said they were cutting short their holidays. -...
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A storm surge of up to 13 feet was expected along the coast in Kingston, said an AccuWeather forecaster.
The Nordic island confirms its first-ever mosquitoes—and climate change may be to blame.
Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified on its way toward Jamaica, where it may become the country’s strongest storm on record when it hits late Monday.
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal Andhra and south Odisha are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities have placed the state on high alert, initiating evacuations and pre-positioning relief materials.
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the $4 trillion municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes, and wildfires combined.
Record-breaking hurricane expected to make landfall on Tuesday with 160mph winds, while New Zealand reels from storm damage LATEST: Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as evacuations ordered in Jamaica’s capital The Caribbean is bracing for Hurricane Melissa , one of the most powerful to ever strike the region. Melissa began as a cluster of thunderstorms off the coast of west Africa, which travelled west and developed into a depression, reaching tropical storm status to the north of Venezuela on 21 October. Rapid intensification over the weekend strengthened Melissa to category 4 as it slowly meandered west through the Caribbean Sea. Melissa is expected to reach category 5 intensity on Monday night, veering north-east towards Jamaica before making landfall on Tuesday by about...
Storm could intensify further, threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a powerful category 4 hurricane on Sunday, threatening days of catastrophic winds and rain in the northern Caribbean, while Jamaica’s government ordered mandatory evacuations for vulnerable areas across the country including in the capital, Kingston. Jamaican officials had earlier urged those in low-lying and flood-prone areas to seek refuge as Melissa rapidly climbs up the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale with the possibility of intensifying to a category 5 storm on Monday. Continue reading...
New technology is helping geothermal energy win rare bipartisan praise on Capitol Hill.
Investments will be focused on assets mainly in Europe but also in the U.S. and other developed economies.
The oil company contends that the state's requirements violate the First Amendment.
Graeme Samuel says he is ‘puzzled’ by the opposition’s desire to split the EPBC Act into two parts given his previous interactions with Sussan Ley Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Graeme Samuel has urged the Coalition and Greens to set aside grievances with the Albanese government’s new nature laws and support them, avoiding further delays in fixing a system that his landmark review found was broken. The author of the 2021 review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act issued a stern message to both sides as Labor braces for a political fight to deliver the long-awaited reforms. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as...
A US-North Korea flash summit remains a long shot despite Donald Trump signalling he was open to such talks and describing Pyongyang as “sort of a nuclear power” as he embarked on his Asia trip last week. The choice of words by the US president could be interpreted as a diplomatic concession by Kim Jong-un, some analysts said. Others said the North Korean leader’s focus was on alliances with China and Russia amid the Ukraine war, making it difficult to devote time and resources to a photo-op...
Melissa, a Category 4 storm, could grow in power as it heads for Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It is expected to cause torrential downpours and catastrophic flooding.
Bureau of Meteorology says some Queensland regions hit by hailstones as large as 7cm as wires brought down across greater Brisbane Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nearly 25,000 households were without power in south-east Queensland on Monday morning after a severe thunderstorm passed over the state, with wind gusts topping 109km/h. Residents have reported giant hailstones of up to 7cm in some areas. Nearly 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also woke without power, after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Continue reading...
Petroleum giant Exxon Mobil has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a pair of California laws that would require the company to report greenhouse gas emissions tied to the worldwide use of its products.
As predicted and feared, Hurricane Melissa has become a formidable hurricane in the central Caribbean that is positioned to wreak havoc over Jamaica early this week. Melissa’s top sustained winds vaulted from 70 mph at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, October 25, to 140 mph at 5 a.m. EDT Sunday, marking one of the most rapid […] The post Melissa leaps from tropical storm to Category 4 hurricane in 18 hours appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The U.S. Hurricane Center said Melissa is likely to reach the southern coast of Jamaica as a major hurricane late Monday or Tuesday morning.
What satellites spotted across tropical landscapes could reshape how we think about reforestation, and offer a surprisingly simple way to combat climate change.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm on Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Despite its common association with oil, Texas gets a lot of sun and so is a great location for major solar farms. Which ones are the biggest?
The end of the hurricane season across the US could be affected by a disturbing weather pattern. A lead hurricane seasonal forecaster shared his prediction.
As world leaders gather in Belém for the UN Climate Change Conference (COP30), they’ll find more than just food for thought on the menu.
The NHC said strengthening is expected to continue, and the storm will likely become a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane as it creeps closer to Jamaica.
‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov Antarctic krill: how did a paperclip-sized crustacean cause a diplomatic row – and why are they so important? A diplomatic row has erupted over the “illegal” detention of one of Ukraine’s scientists, who has been accused by the Kremlin of undermining Russia’s industrial trawling for krill in Antarctica. Leonid Pshenichnov, 70, a Ukrainian biologist who is an expert on Antarctica, has a decades-long record of scientific research and contributions to conservation, including support for marine protected areas in the region. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump claimed India is significantly reducing Russian oil imports, even suggesting a complete cutback. This comes as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions. However, India has consistently denied these assertions, prioritizing its national interests and stating no such commitment has been made.
Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane as it unleashed torrential rain in the northern Caribbean and threatened catastrophic flooding and landslides in Jamaica and southern Haiti.
Long-term leases turn public land into corporate profit, but it’s not clear how these deals are structured and whether communities are seeing their s
ExxonMobil has filed suit in federal court challenging two California laws that would require the oil giant to report the greenhouse emissions resulting from the use of its products globally.
Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for parts of British Columbia's Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands.
Melissa could dump up to 1000mm of rain and trigger catastrophic floods.
Storm Melissa now a hurricane as Jamaica hit with 75 mph winds, threatening catastrophic flooding and landslides across the northern Caribbean.
The Valencia floods killed 229 people, nearly half aged 70 or older.
Jose Castro Rivera, 24, was killed Thursday morning after running onto a highway and being struck A 24-year-old Honduran man died while trying to flee Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Virginia, bringing the death toll among those trying to escape detention in the Trump administration ’s mass deportation crackdown to at least three people. Jose Castro Rivera was killed on Thursday morning after running onto a busy highway and being struck and fatally injured while trying to evade ICE agents, local authorities said. Continue reading...
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. said it was ordered by the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute to take custody of 23 cargo containers allegedly containing radioactive zinc dust and rejected by Indonesia, adding it had no connection with the shipments. The Philippine steel company said it was tagged as the source of the radioactive materials by PNRI, and ordered to entomb the containers in its Calaca scrap recycling plant in Batangas province, according to a statement on Saturday. “The containers...
"I'd be open to it, 100%. I got along very well with him, Kim Jong Un," Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One.
Melissa increased into a near hurricane and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a possible Category 5 through portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica.
Exclusive: Regulator has received 1,221 complaints about UK broadcasters since 2020 but found no breaches of its code The UK’s TV and radio regulator is allowing GB News and others to “flout” accuracy rules and broadcast climate change denial, say campaigners. Instances cited include describing global heating as “the climate scam” and suggesting the government was going to introduce “enforced veganism”. Ofcom has received 1,221 complaints related to the climate crisis since January 2020, when its searchable database began. None resulted in a ruling that the broadcasting code had been breached. In fact, only two such breaches have been found since 2007. Continue reading...
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to reach hurricane strength in Haiti and Jamaica in the next few days. Melissa has already left at least three dead in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic.
Australians have an obvious interest in action against global warming. Focusing on gas instead of renewables for the energy transition risks sabotaging our future Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Sydney’s record October heat; high winds battering both Melbourne and New Zealand, causing death and destruction; the algal bloom caused by South Australia’s marine heatwave wreaking havoc on our marine environment; coral in both the Great Barrier and Ningaloo reefs suffering horrific bleaching. There’s barely an Australian who hasn’t been affected by one extreme weather event or another, some badly. Some have lost their lives, their homes or both. Continue reading...
The Scottish Government was 'utterly irresponsible' in the way it handled a botched recycling scheme, a court heard yesterday.
The companies suing the province argue their land was expropriated after Alberta suddenly reinstated its long-standing coal policy in 2022, less than two years after it was lifted.
New US sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil are prompting Indian refiners to seek more crude from the Middle East, Latin America, and the US. While direct Russian imports may dip, supplies are expected to continue via intermediaries. This shift could increase India's import bill, with Reliance Industries facing the biggest adjustment.
[Daily Maverick] Minister of Electricity and Energy Kgosientsho Ramokgopa stole hearts and inspired minds at Windaba 2025 with his typically comprehensive unpacking of the Integrated Resources Plan 2025. Wind is a winner, alongside nuclear power.
India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government’s Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday afternoon using a Cessna light aeroplane over the city’s northern Burari area. “A...
In Brazil's coffee-producing areas, more than 42,000 square miles of forest have disappeared over about two decades, says Coffee Watch. Deforestation leads to drought, which harms crop yields.
Tropical Storm Melissa could soon erupt into the most dangerous type of hurricane as forecasters warn that a direct hit in the Northeast is still a possibility.
[Namibian] Pension funds and insurance companies in different African countries invest billions abroad despite energy projects on the continent needing investment, says chairperson of the presidential initiative on climate change in Sierra Leone Kandeh Yumkella.
Former Paralympics champion says inaccessible charging points show government ‘has forgotten about us’ Campaigners including Tanni Grey-Thompson have warned that disabled drivers are at risk of being locked out of the electric car transition because of inaccessible chargers. The former Paralympics champion and the Electric Vehicle Association England are pushing for the government to introduce standards to ensure chargers are easy to reach. Continue reading...
US sanctions on Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil are poised to impact Indian refiners Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy, potentially reducing RIL's EBITDA by ₹3,000-3,500 crore. Government-operated oil marketing firms may also face significant risks due to reduced Russian crude supply and discounts.
The 2025 – 2026 Antarctic season is a landmark for the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) and its Antarctic Infrastructure Modernisation Project (AIMP), as the new Discovery Building begins to take … The post Discovery Building comes to life in a milestone new season for British Antarctic Survey appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
The storm is moving so slowly — currently 1 mph — that parts of Jamaica could experience hurricane conditions for 72 hours or longer, said an AccuWeather hurricane expert.
NEW DELHI - India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air.
Tropical Storm Melissa crawled slowly through the Caribbean Sea for the fourth day Friday.
A new report shows that fossil fuel companies own less than 2 percent of renewable energy projects worldwide.
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that India has reduced Russian oil imports at President Trump's request, with China also scaling back purchases. Trump previously claimed India would cease Russian oil imports by year-end. India, however, has denied any policy shift, prioritizing consumer interests.
Support from the internet giant could speed the arrival of an Illinois power plant that captures and stores carbon dioxide emissions.
Secretaries Chris Wright, Brooke Rollins, Howard Lutnick and others personally called nations to scrap a vote on the carbon levy.
Many nations have "valid concerns" about energy costs, an official says, as the EU prepares to regulate emissions from cars and heating.
A 2023 marine heat wave laid waste to elkhorn and staghorn coral, which have thrived for centuries off Florida’s coast.
Scientists saw mass seal deaths on remote Heard Island in the Southern Ocean.
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Four of the state's gubernatorial candidates pitched their plans on the economy at a business forum Thursday in Stockton.
Australians are being asked to have blind faith in the critical minerals deal – but who will really benefit? Critical minerals, once the domain of white-coated science nerds, have recently burst into our daily news headlines courtesy of Anthony Albanese’s visit with Donald Trump earlier this week, where a framework was signed to support increased investment in Australian critical minerals projects. Much like the fictional unobtanium in Avatar, critical minerals, as the name suggests, are of huge economic and strategic importance. So, ensuring the supply chains needed to produce mobile phones, renewable energy technology, electricity grids, defence equipment and AI is considered a national security priority by many nations. Continue reading...
Gov. JB Pritzker appeared on "Special Report" with Bret Baier, telling the Fox News anchor that ICE agents are "going after Black and brown people because of the color of their skin."
Committee urges ministers to set out measures to reduce carbon emissions before work starts on new runways Airport expansion plans backed by the government are putting the UK’s net zero target in “serious jeopardy”, MPs have warned. Without new safeguards, proposals to enlarge airports including Heathrow and Gatwick could push the UK over its carbon budgets, according to a report from the cross-party Commons environmental audit committee. Continue reading...
National Petroleum Reserve lease sales and permitting for road through Izembek wildlife refuge were also approved The Trump administration has approved more oil and gas drilling across Alaska’s Arctic national wildlife refuge (ANWR), prompting widespread criticism from environmental conservation organizations. On Thursday, the interior secretary announced the opening of 1.56m acres across ANWR’s coastal plains, which is home to various wildlife including polar bears, caribou and moose, as well as whales and seals. Continue reading...
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum also announced the reopening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development.
The meat industry’s methane problem is now worse than the oil industry’s.
A approach to North Sea licensing and reforms of the windfall tax on oil and gas profits are needed to tackle mass job losses in the industry, according to a Labour-led Westminster committee.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has rebuked Donald Trump for announcing India's decisions on Russian oil imports. Tharoor emphasized that India will make its own announcements regarding its energy policy, asserting that New Delhi does not dictate US actions. Trump had claimed India would significantly cut Russian oil purchases by year-end, citing assurances from PM Modi.
[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from UN Women and other partners, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, began a two-day validation workshop for Liberia's Climate Change Gender Action Plan. The event, taking place at MUSU's Spot in Congo Town, brings together representatives from the EPA, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, UN Women, and other stakeholders.
With the tropical storm predicted to be a major hurricane by Monday, a prolonged life-threatening flood threat is expected for Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and Hispaniola. The post Melissa’s slowdown is bad news for the central Caribbean appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
British tourists are facing Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds continue to lash at French coasts and a British Airways flight was forced to abort its landing in Switzerland.
Russia has criticized the Trump administration's new sanctions on its oil firms, stating they are counterproductive to peace efforts in Ukraine and that the nation is immune to such restrictions. President Trump expressed frustration over a lack of progress in diplomatic talks with Vladimir Putin, hoping the sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil would be short-lived.
After a brutal heat wave, scientists race to predict how Bering Sea snow crabs will cope with climate change
French multinational is ordered to remove its website messages about aiming for carbon neutrality Business live – latest updates A French oil company engaged in “misleading commercial practices” about the scope of its environmental commitments, a court has ruled. TotalEnergies, which this month said it aimed to “ramp up production of gas”, was found on Thursday to have probably misled consumers with claims about its climate policies. The civil court in Paris ordered the company to remove messages from its website that said it wanted to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and be a big player in the energy transition. Continue reading...
PARIS - Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
The latest forecasts for Tropical Storm Melissa show the potential for the future hurricane to make a devastating turn towards the Northeast.
Albanese government will need to make major concessions to pass promised federal nature laws as Liberals attack ‘nature positive 2.0’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will need to cough up major concessions to either the Coalition or the Greens to have any hope of overhauling federal nature laws after the two parties ruled out supporting the current plan. The environment minister, Murray Watt, said he was open to working with either side, but wouldn’t speculate about possible changes, leaving the fate of the promised re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act unknown ahead of its introduction to parliament in the upcoming sitting fortnight. Continue reading...
The United States on Wednesday hit Russia's two biggest oil producers -- Rosneft and Lukoil -- with sanctions, the first against Russia since US President Donald returned to office.
[Vanguard] The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has charged members of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (IEPN) to uphold the highest ethical standards and remain worthy ambassadors of the profession in the discharge of their duties.
A French court on Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in "misleading commercial practices" by overstating its climate pledges, in what activists said was the first such ruling worldwide against a major oil company for climate misinformation.
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
Humans have been selectively breeding animals for millennia. If we can help species survive by tweaking their DNA in a lab, I say bring it on Do you think we should genetically modify wildlife? What if we could make seabirds resistant to the flu that has been exterminating them en masse , just by tweaking their DNA a smidgen? Or make fish that can shrug off pollution, or coral that can survive warming waters? Engineer in the sorts of change that could occur naturally, given enough time, if only the wildlife would stop dying already. Thanks to newly emerging methods, such as Crispr , these feats are within reach. Recently, conservationists met at the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s ( IUCN) 2025 World Conservation Congress where they debated GM wildlife and voted on a...
"The storm has been crawling and moving erratically," said the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Last year, authorities experimented with artificial rainfall to disperse the haze in the eastern city of Lahore, but the effort had little impact.
At a Johannesburg hearing, activists said South Africa’s coal and iron mining industries are using violence and intimidation to silence communities resisting land grabs.
Latin America is gradually positioning itself as a key player in global energy production, with Investments in oil and gas driven by growing worldwide demand.
Researchers who visited Svalbard expected deep snow, but instead they found meltwater pools and thawed ground. The post Scientists get a shocking glimpse of Arctic climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
President Donald Trump’s sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies come as the European Union passes its 19th package targeting the energy sector.
Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressors Investment in renewable energy should be counted under defence expenditure, says a group of retired senior military personnel, because the climate crisis represents a threat to national security. They have called for increased spending on low-carbon power as a way of making the UK and other European countries more resilient to threats from Russia and other potential aggressors. Continue reading...
France's national weather service put several coastal départements on alert on Thursday as Storm Benjamin brought heavy rain, winds of up to 160km/h and caused a fair amount of travel disruption.
Rising seas are irreversible on human time scales and among the most severe consequences of climate change.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has topped the East African Community (EAC) in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (EPRA) Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report.
The United States is imposing significant sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, due to President Putin's perceived lack of honest engagement in peace talks with President Trump. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire discussions and the cancellation of a planned Trump-Putin summit, signaling US frustration over the stalled peace negotiations.
Assets in US belonging to Rosneft and Lukoil frozen, and American firms barred from doing business with them Business live – latest updates The oil price has jumped after Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s biggest producers, as the US president ramps up pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine . Brent crude increased by 4.9% to $65.65 a barrel – a two-week high – on the news of the fresh restrictions on Moscow’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Continue reading...
Oil prices rose almost 3% after the US and EU unveiled sweeping new measures.
The Nordic nation, one of the last places on Earth thought to be free of mosquitoes, confirmed the presence of at least three of the bloodsucking insects.
The town administrator's termination is bringing fresh scrutiny to tax breaks for the Freeport liquefied natural gas facility.
A new study says the region has shifted into a new climate state — and the transition began decades ago.
Its computing power can make buildings more efficient, charge devices at optimal times, make oil and gas production less polluting, and schedule traffic lights, for example.
The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU presidency announced Thursday.
GENEVA - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.
Even amidst the regressive resistance of the current U.S. administration, the world is shifting toward a green energy future. As governments pledge to phase out fossil fuels, companies tout electric vehicles, and financiers pour billions into solar, wind and batteries, it seems the necessary transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is finally picking up […]
The European Union on Thursday formally adopted sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, a day after the United States announced punitive measures against the Kremlin's oil industry.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies to pressure Moscow into an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the move aims to cripple the Kremlin's war funding. President Trump expressed hope for a swift resolution and that the sanctions would be short-lived.
Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
Justice Surya Kant, India's next CJI, stressed the urgent need for joint efforts to protect the Palk Strait's delicate ecology, highlighting how judicial rulings can influence executive action on environmental issues. He emphasized that cooperation is vital for survival, as shared environmental challenges like overfishing and climate change impact both nations.
Plans for a new nuclear power station in Scotland will be developed by the UK Government, Ed Miliband has confirmed.
Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit with Russian leader The US has sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. The sanctions were the first against Russia since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, and were targeted to cut key revenues from oil sales that finance the Russian war machine. Continue reading...
WASHINGTON - A US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump’s administration has been brought back to life by its former lead scientist — revealing that extreme weather inflicted a record $101 billion in damages in just the first half of 2025.
National pledges so far would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035.
Exclusive: Promise to remove almost all fossil fuels from UK’s electricity supply by 2030 may be abandoned over cost Ministers are considering dropping one of their central green pledges in an effort to keep energy bills down, sources have told the Guardian. Government insiders say Keir Starmer is prepared to miss his own target of removing almost all fossil fuels from the UK’s electricity supply by 2030 if doing so proves much more expensive than building gas power instead. Continue reading...
Researchers have unveiled ice XXI, a new form of ice that's solid at room temperatures when subjected to immense pressure.
To meet a growing demand for energy without producing greenhouse gases, more companies are investing in large-scale solar farms. SB Energy has the biggest.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 20, 28 October 2025.
Rotting landfill produces methane, a greenhouse gas at least 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. If you mine the gas and turn it into electricity, you can reduce emissions and power homes.
Using what environmental groups dubbed the “inbox from hell,” EPA in March opened the door for industries to apply for the exemptions from pollution limits via email.
Methane is extracted from rotting rubbish and used to create renewable energy.
Scientists are seriously considering mimicking volcanic eruptions to mitigate global warming, but that comes with more than a few issues.
Congress chartered the Ozone Transport Commission as part of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments to help manage the Northeast’s stubborn smog problem.
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. More than 2,000 employees could be cut from the Department of Interior during the ongoing federal government shutdown if the Trump administration gets its way. In a court filing on Monday, the administration listed plans that would […]
But you can buy a separate flood insurance policy – a step experts are urging people to take as floods get more extreme and common, even outside of high-risk flood zones. The post Your homeowner’s insurance policy almost certainly doesn’t cover floods appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Pink granite boulders scattered across the dark volcanic peaks of the Hudson Mountains in West Antarctica, have revealed the presence of a vast buried granite body – almost 100 km … The post Hidden giant granite discovered beneath West Antarctic Ice Sheet appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Three yellow weather warnings issued as wet and blustery conditions expected on Thursday Storm Benjamin could batter the UK with heavy downpours and winds of more than 70mph this week, forecasters have said. The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings over possible disruption, flooding, power cuts and damage to buildings in a number of areas on Thursday from the storm, which has been named by Météo-France. Continue reading...
Several agency programs are trying to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. They aren’t meeting the targets fast enough.
US President Donald Trump announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him India will significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump mentioned this during a White House Diwali event. He also indicated that both leaders are working on trade deals. A potential meeting between Trump and Modi is being considered for the upcoming ASEAN summit.
Private briefings confirm how Labor intends to deal with some contentious elements of rewritten Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor has confirmed the climate impact of fossil fuel projects still won’t be considered before they are approved under a revamp of federal nature laws, with the Greens labelling the government’s plan “worse than the status quo”. The Greens, opposition and select environment and business groups have been briefed on parts of the long-awaited rewrite of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act ahead of its introduction to parliament in the upcoming sitting fortnight. Continue reading...
With weather warnings issued as Storm Benjamin develops close to the UK, Simon King takes a look at the forecast.
President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated India would significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump shared this information following a conversation with Modi, emphasizing Modi's desire for the Russia-Ukraine war to conclude.
The Trump administration is asking the public to nominate tracts of land in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska for oil and gas leasing.
The world’s biggest fracker follows oil field competitors Baker Hughes, SLB and Liberty Energy into the burgeoning industry.
A Greek veto prevents the EU from reendorsing a global carbon price on shipping in its position for next month’s climate summit.
The surprise decision follows a string of unexpected changes to the EU’s main tool to end deforestation.
[World Bank] Washington -- The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six countries it spans, but for the planet. A new World Bank report reveals the region's forests are not only essential for climate stability and biodiversity, but also a foundation for economic resilience. The value of forest ecosystem services nearly doubled in just two decades, rising from $590 billion in 2000 to $1.15 trillion in 2020. During the same period, the total forest asset value
Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment is a new book from Brown University’s global Climate Social Science Network, for which a team of more than 100 scholars explored who’s blocking action on climate change and how they’re doing it. John Cook - founder of Skeptical Science and senior research fellow with the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change at the University of Melbourne - co-authored chapter 7 in the book titled " Understanding the Political and Psychological Roots of Climate Misinformation and Its Impact on Public Opinion ". The book is available open access for download from the Climate Social Science Network . The book In addition to an introduction by the editors J. Timmons Roberts, Carlos R. S. Milani, Jennifer Jacquet, and Christian...
The State of Climate Action in 2025: 10 Key Findings shannon.paton@… Wed, 10/22/2025 - 00:01 This article focuses on the 2025 findings of the State of Climate Action report series. View past articles here: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 Research contributions from Joel Jaeger , Yuke Kirana , Kelly Levin, Raychel Santo , Katie Lebling , Danielle Riedl , Anderson Lee , Neelam Singh , Michelle Sims , Neil Chin, Aman Majid, Sarah Cassius , Will Lamb, Ankita Gangotra, Neil Grant, Yiqian Zhang-Billert and Michael Petroni. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a watershed moment on climate action when more than 190 countries agreed...
Temperatures forecast by Bureau of Meteorology to reach 39C in the CBD as rain and damaging wind gusts up to 130km/h expected along Victoria’s south-west coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The weather bureau has forecast a “blistering day” for Sydney on Wednesday, with record-breaking heat shifting towards the east coast, while damaging winds whip through southern states. On Tuesday, both New South Wales and Queensland recorded their hottest-ever October temperatures , the highest since records began in 1910, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02469-wHeatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil
Government consults on allowing regulator to use lower civil standard of proof and introducing automatic penalties Water companies in England could face more, and automatic, fines for sewage dumping under new Environment Agency powers. The government is consulting on allowing the regulator to use a lower, civil, standard of proof instead of the higher criminal standard, for minor to moderate environmental offences. Continue reading...
Feeling anxious about the impacts of climate change is normal, scientists say. But how common is anxiety so bad that it makes it hard to function? A new study puts a big number on it.
An exclusive New Scientist survey of leading scientists reveals widespread concern that schemes to tweak Earth’s atmosphere could launch within decades in a risky bid to cool the planet
Steven Anaver was 'inches away from death' as the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought a record storm surge to his Kwigillingok homre in western Alaska.
STATEMENT: European Commission Protects EUDR’s Core Principles nate.shelter@wri.org Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:52 Brussels (October 21, 2025) — The European Commission today put forward a formal proposal to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for micro and small enterprises, as well as downstream operators. These companies will have reduced obligations under the EUDR, and the formal entry into application for micro and small enterprises will be delayed until December 2026. For all other companies, the overall entry into force date remains December 30, 2025, but a 6-month grace period for checks and enforcement will be granted in light of IT issues. The EUDR aims to prevent commodities linked to deforestation — such as coffee, cocoa, soy, beef, leather...
An astrophotographer snapped a stunning shot of Comet Lemmon's flowing tail getting shredded by a strong gust of solar wind, just three days before it reaches its closest point to Earth.
The US Air Force's 'hurricane hunters' are scrambling to the Caribbean Sea to collect data on the system set to become a cyclone today to predict its path.
[This Day] A new report by the Society of Energy Editors (SEE) has listed persistent operational risks, and the dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) as some of the short-term crises that will hinder long-term opportunities in Nigeria's oil and gas sector in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.
New rule would prohibit states from banning dangerous chemicals, and could invalidate hundreds of protections A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would dramatically weaken safety reviews for some of the nation’s most toxic chemicals that are already on the market, public health advocates and an EPA employee warn. Many of the chemicals that would receive less scrutiny are among the nation’s most dangerous substances, including PFAS, formaldehyde, asbestos and dioxins. Each poses serious health risks in consumer goods, or for workers handling the substances, advocates say. Continue reading...
The city of Alexandria is facing a difficult environmental crisis, threatened not only by its low-lying coastal location but also by the advanced age of its infrastructure and vital networks. As scientific warnings mount regarding the dangers of climate change and rapidly accelerating sea-level rise, attention is turning to the policies and technologies managing sewage … The post Saving Alexandria from sinking through Japanese technology appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Ahead of her Budget next month, the Chancellor is said to be drawing up several proposals to hike taxes on EVs to ensure all drivers pay their fair share.
[IPS] Closing legal loopholes that allow deforestation-linked products to enter markets and getting international lenders to align funding with environmental goals are key to ending deforestation, says Erin Matson, one of the lead authors of the Forest Declaration Assessment 2025.
Club and Penguin bars are among those now being labelled 'chocolate flavoured' - with palm oil and shea oil increasingly filling in instead of cocoa with its rising prices.
Young people in a survey say their poor mental health is driven by concerns about affordability, gun violence, climate change and social media use.
What you eat, and where you eat it, can have a big impact on how much you’re contributing to climate change, according to a study published Monday.
A Paris court is due to hand down a ruling on Thursday whether French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies misled consumers with claims overstating its climate pledges, a case that could help shape greenwashing jurisprudence in Europe and beyond.
The domestic diesel price is set to be reduced by 0.50 baht a litre on Tuesday, thanks to a decline in global crude oil prices, says Energy Minister Auttapol Rerkpiboon.
The state is ready to assume control of carbon dioxide well permits with eyes on a building boom, but the industry is facing headwinds.
Homes in Kipnuk were washed away on Oct. 12, months after the Trump administration canceled a project to stabilize an eroding riverbank.
A new study explains how a booming economy negated advancements in lowering carbon intensity.
The coalition says it will develop a framework that eliminates double-counting carbon pollution and attributes emissions to their sources.
European airlines are starting to become prudent when promoting flight carbon-offset measures, such as reforestation, following courtroom losses and stepped-up pressure by regulators.
Hundreds of photographs hang to dry at a laboratory, fragile reminders of birthday celebrations and summer vacations nearly swept away by last year's deadly floods in Spain.
Growing up in southern Nigeria during the 1970s, Bubaraye Dakolo would easily catch 20 kilograms of fish within minutes.
The artificial reef off Miami Beach will be at the same time an art installation, a restoration of the island's coral habitat and an underwater tourist attraction.
The government has granted the state-run Petrobras a license to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River. Environmentalists have slammed the decision, with Brazil hosting an upcoming UN climate summit.
Timber imports by companies operating in the European Union can be traced to logging on Indonesia's Borneo island, a new report published Tuesday showed, with NGOs calling for the bloc to stop delaying a ban on deforestation-linked products.
Hurricane trackers have issued a new warning for the system in the Atlantic, saying it now has a 90 percent chance of developing into a tropical depression or Storm Melissa.
While the U.S. is blowing up small vessels in the Caribbean, accusing Venezuela of using them to send drugs to the U.S., a new report affirms that the government of Nicolás Maduro is using a clandestine network of oil tankers to bypass U.S. sanctions and maintain crude shipments to Cuba.
Conservationists argue president’s oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change Brazil’s Petrobras has been given permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country’s green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks. Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, the president, has come under fire from conservationists who argue his oil expansion plans clash with his image as a global leader on climate change. Continue reading...
Three Just Stop Oil activists went to Stonehenge 'armed with fire extinguishers' which they used to spray the ancient monument with an orange powder, Salisbury Crown Court heard today.
The agency is holding town hall meetings for employees reassigned to the Office of Applied Science and Environmental Solutions, which officially launched Sunday.
Hurricane trackers have increased the odds of 'Melissa' forming in the Atlantic Basin. While the path is uncertain, models have revealed three possible scenarios that could play out.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief India’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from its power sector fell by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025 and by 0.2% over the past 12 months, only the second drop in almost half a century. As a result, India’s CO2 emissions from fossil fuels and cement grew at their slowest rate in the first half of the year since 2001 – excluding Covid – according to new analysis for Carbon Brief. The analysis is the first of a regular new series covering India’s CO2 emissions, based on monthly data for fuel use, industrial production and power output, compiled from numerous official sources. (See the regular series on China’s CO2 emissions, which began in 2019 .) Other key findings...
Brazil's Petrobras said Monday it has permission to drill for oil near the mouth of the Amazon River, casting a shadow over the country's green ambitions as it prepares to host UN climate talks.
The administration earlier this year cut references to transgender people from a national monument dedicated to LGBTQ history.
A burst of recent climate-themed cultural output suggests views of the topic as too depressing or dull may be changing Despite (or perhaps because of) its overwhelming awfulness, the climate crisis has been oddly underrepresented on stage and screen. Humanity’s greatest challenge has often been deemed too much of a downer, too complex or too dull a topic to spawn shows and movies. A burst of recent climate-themed cultural output, however, suggests this may be changing. Weather Girl , a one-woman play about the unraveling of a TV meteorologist who can no longer bear to gloss over climate breakdown in California, has just closed in New York City to upbeat reviews . Continue reading...
Tens of thousands evacuated amid significant damage from intense rainfall and storm surge Eight people have died and 27,000 have been evacuated after Tropical Storm Fengshen hit the Philippines during the weekend. Fengshen made landfall from the western Pacific Ocean near the municipality of Gubat on the southern tip of the island of Luzon, and while it remains on the weaker side in terms of sustained winds, the intense rainfall and a storm surge have caused significant damage across the region. Anticipated waves of 2 metres (6ft) led the Philippines weather bureau, Pagasa, to issue a risk warning of moderate coastal flooding for the region. Twenty-seven thousand people were evacuated from the Albay province because of these warnings and moved to a safer area further inland. Despite the precautionary...
[Leadership] eHealth Africa (eHA) has joined global health leaders, policymakers and partners at the International Conference on Primary Health Care (ICPHC 2025) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to drive conversations on digital transformation, public health infrastructure sustainability, renewable energy for better healthcare delivery and health system resilience across Africa.
Global warming is awakening sleeping giants of ice at the South Pole as glaciers start to flow faster and surface melting increases.
Swarms of krill in the Southern Ocean form the second tier of the Antarctic food pyramid, following plant plankton. If stocks were to shrink due to over-intensive fishing, this would incur direct consequences for many animal species that feed almost exclusively on krill. From 20 to 31 October, the annual meeting of the International Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources (CCAMLR) will take place in Hobart, Australia, where the future regulation of krill fishery will represent a central topic. Prior to this, an international research team headed by Bettina Meyer from the Alfred Wegener Institute presented the sustainable management concept in the scientific journal PNAS, which involves the krill industry in the research and could thereby secure the stocks for the...
[Scrolla] Electricity Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says South Africa's new energy plan will make more power from clean sources like wind, solar and hydro. The government says the plan will end load shedding, cut electricity costs and help families breathe cleaner air across the country.
New advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) are transforming the way scientists explore and understand some of the most remote parts of the ocean around Antarctica and the strange creatures that … The post Artificial Intelligence supercharges science on the Antarctic seafloor appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
India’s capital New Delhi was shrouded in a thick, toxic haze on Monday as air pollution levels soared to more than 16 times the World Health Organization’s recommended daily maximum. New Delhi and its sprawling metropolitan region – home to more than 30 million people – is regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals, with acrid smog blanketing the skyline each winter. Cooler air traps pollutants close to the ground, creating a deadly mix of emissions from crop burning, factories...
Each of Yukon's three political parties says it has a plan for combatting rising emissions if elected. The Liberals and NDP say they’ll essentially keep with the previous government's plan, while the Yukon Party said it’ll come up with something new.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- As Africa grapples with intensifying droughts, floods, and water insecurity, government ministers and leaders from across the continent are uniting ahead of the 2025 Sector Ministers' Meeting (SMM), which will take place on October 22-23 in Madrid, Spain.
South America's largest nation named a respected figure to run its carbon market as it prepares to host international climate talks in November.
The new plan shows India will seek to achieve climate and economic development goals simultaneously in its push to reach net-zero emissions by 2070.
[The Conversation Africa] "Reduce, reuse, recycle." For more than 50 years, those three Rs have been the world's go-to environmental mantra.
Millions of Aussies will be forced to suffer through an unusually hot summer according to a brutal long-range weather forecast.
A dark tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from a US-sanctioned Russian export plant has positioned itself for a rare open-water fuel transfer off the coast of Malaysia, satellite images show, in a demonstration of the increasingly circuitous routes taken by Moscow to evade Western restrictions.
The plan stopped taking in natural gas from Kazakhstan following the overnight attack at the Orenburg processing plant, the largest facility of its kind on the planet, Kazakhstan's energy ministry said.
Donald Trump claims India will cease Russian oil imports, a move PM Modi reportedly assured. However, India's significant reliance on discounted Russian crude, making up over a third of its supply, presents a complex challenge. Abruptly stopping these purchases is difficult due to existing contracts and economic advantages, potentially impacting global prices.
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It has been 10 years since countries signed on to the Paris Agreement, and emissions and temperatures continue to reach new highs, fueling unprecedented weather disasters around the globe. Meanwhile, the shift to clean energy is facing powerful […]
A dark tanker carrying liquefied natural gas from a US-sanctioned Russian export plant has positioned itself for a rare open-water fuel transfer off the coast of Malaysia, satellite images show, in a demonstration of the increasingly circuitous routes taken by Moscow to evade Western restrictions. The Perle, which was sanctioned by the US earlier this year, is currently anchored parallel to another vessel about 90 kilometres (55 miles) east of the Malaysian peninsula, according to Sentinel-2...
As the West falters in its commitment to fighting climate change, analysts expect emerging economies led by China, India and Brazil to seize the initiative at next month’s UN climate summit. The Cop30 conference, from November 10 to 21 in the Brazilian city of Belem, comes as the United States under Donald Trump remains largely disengaged from climate challenges following his successive orders to withdraw the world’s largest economy from the 2015 Paris Agreement, while Europe’s attention appears...
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. The Hong Kong Observatory could issue the No 3 typhoon warning on Monday evening, as Tropical Storm Fengshen edges closer to the city. The forecaster also said it would issue the strong monsoon signal on Sunday evening as local winds strengthened under the influence of a northeastern monsoon. “With Fengshen edging closer to the coast of Guangdong gradually...
Delhi's air quality is set to plummet to 'severe' levels post-Diwali, with firecracker emissions expected to be the primary culprit. While stubble burning's impact may be reduced, experts warn that exceeding permitted firecracker timings could drastically worsen pollution. Strong winds later on Tuesday might offer some relief, but health concerns remain high.
The Florida man accused of tying his dog to a fence while fleeing the state to avoid the wrath of Hurricane Milton had his animal cruelty charges dropped by prosecutors, sparking outrage from the community that rescued the pooch.
From rooftops and roads to farmers' fields and the open sea, solar power can already be captured almost anywhere. The next frontier? Harnessing the sun's energy in space to power life on Earth.
Call it the China power paradox: while Beijing leads the world in renewable energy expansion, its coal projects are booming too.
Scottish Greens will “call out the lies of big polluters”, co-leader Gillian Mackay said.
Thousands of residents fled their homes along the Pacific seaboard of the Philippines on Saturday as Tropical Storm Fengshen made landfall, triggering warnings of coastal flooding. The storm barrelled into the municipality of Gubat at the southeastern tip of the main island of Luzon late afternoon, with gusts of up to 80km (50 miles) an hour, the government weather service said. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties, authorities said, with evacuations already carried...
If Douglas Troutman is confirmed, the top four toxics office at the environmental agency will be held by ex-lobbyists The US Senate is poised to approve Donald Trump’s nomination of an industry lobbyist to lead the US Environmental Protection Agency’s chemical safety office. If the nominee, Douglas Troutman, is confirmed, the top four toxics office positions at the EPA will be held by former chemical industry lobbyists, raising new fears about the health and safety of the American public, consumers and workers, campaigners say. Continue reading...
The Arctic Ocean was once an important source of greenhouse gases to the atmosphere — and it could become one again, researchers warn.
Hong Kong’s weather forecaster may issue the No 3 typhoon warning signal on Monday as Tropical Storm Fengshen moves closer to the coast of Guangdong, with temperatures set to fall to about 20 degrees Celsius (68 Fahrenheit). The Hong Kong Observatory said on Saturday that Fengshen, which means “the god of wind” in Chinese, would come within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong the following day and would be closest to the city on Tuesday. “With Fengshen edging closer to the coast of Guangdong later on...
US President Donald Trump asserted India would cease buying Russian oil, a claim swiftly refuted by New Delhi. The Ministry of External Affairs clarified no recent calls occurred between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, with their last official communication being on October 9. India continues to defend its energy imports based on national interest and security.
Scientists debate whether current extinction rates mark a planet-wide crisis or reflect a more nuanced reality, highlighting the challenges of defining and measuring human impact on biodiversity.
Researchers say decline in phytoplankton suggests weakened planetary capacity to absorb carbon dioxide The world’s oceans are losing their greenness owing to global heating, according to a study that suggests our planet’s capacity to absorb carbon dioxide could be weakening. The change in the palette of the seas is caused by a decline of phytoplankton , the tiny marine creatures that are responsible for nearly half of the biosphere’s productivity. Continue reading...
Long-planned charge on greenhouse gas emissions postponed as Trump officials accused of intimidation tactics Under intense pressure from Donald Trump’s government, countries have postponed plans to force shipowners to start paying for the damage they do to the climate. US officials were accused of “bullying” and “intimidation”, as nations met in London for what should have been the rubber-stamping of a decision made months ago to place a small levy on the greenhouse gases from global shipping . Continue reading...
Nearby residents say they have had health concerns due to air pollution from Drax Biomass facility Residents of a small Mississippi town are suing Drax Biomass after the company won a permit to become a “major source” of hazardous air pollution at a local wood pellet production plant. The subsidiary of the FTSE 250 energy company was previously denied permission to increase emissions in the 900-person town of Gloster, Mississippi, after local residents warned that they have already suffered serious adverse health consequences because of the operation. Continue reading...
Federal workers who issue permits for oil, gas and mining operations are on the job, along with those working to repeal pollution limits.
Just being in DeWalt's ecosystem isn't enough; you'll also have to pick which of their various batteries you want. Here's how it's 20V batteries compare.
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Double whammy: Shanghai is sinking while sea level rises fast Shanghai is sinking while the sea level along China’s coastline is rising fast – its fastest in 4,000 years – possibly threatening China’s financial hub and the global supply chain, scientists warn in a new study. 2. Ships divert, directors resign as US-China port fees rock shipping...
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