Researchers hope to register their rice in China for farmers and are working with firms to add oxantel to fertilisers.
The city activated a warming tent set up at the rail trail, as well as warming buses stationed throughout Kelowna.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06096B, Review Article Lin Liu, Zi-Jian Chen, Guo-Yu Zhu, Bai-Hua Huang, Bo Wang, Yu Yao, De-Shan Bin, Xianhong Rui, Yan Yu Low concentration electrolytes (LCEs) show various advantages, such as lower cost, better wettability, wider temperature operation, and greater variety of salt species options, which have inspired numerous research interests for... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Learn about the surge of landslide activity in California's Palos Verdes Peninsula as measured by NASA, showing the effects of climate change and intensifying precipitation.
President Donald Trump 's radical plan to root out top government scientists who believe in climate change has been set in motion. Here is everything he plans on changing, and how it could affect climate.
The agency was a key player in renewable energy and disaster protection around the world — until Elon Musk showed up.
The methane polluter fee aims to cut excessive waste, secure American energy, create jobs and only applies to the biggest polluters.
Scientists say unusually mild temperatures linked to low-pressure system over Iceland directing strong flow of warm air towards north pole Temperatures at the north pole soared more than 20C above average on Sunday, crossing the threshold for ice to melt. Temperatures north of Svalbard in Norway had already risen to 18C hotter than the 1991–2020 average on Saturday, according to models from weather agencies in Europe and the US, with actual temperatures close to water’s melting point of 0C. By Sunday, the temperature anomaly had risen to more than 20C. Continue reading...
Cross-party backing likely for amendment to GB Energy bill aiming to block solar panels made by Uyghur forced labour The government is facing defeat next week over a move to guarantee that companies using forced labour do not drive the UK’s green energy transition. The Conservatives and Liberal Democrats have thrown their weight behind an amendment by the cross-bench peer David Alton to the GB Energy bill, which is making its way through the House of Lords. Continue reading...
A new study says there is a potential for nearly a $1.5 trillion reduction in unadjusted real estate value over the next 3 decades due to climate-related risks.
Dale Marks was nominated to be assistant secretary of Defense for energy, installations and environment.
The Interior secretary on his first day on the job signed orders to increase energy production, review Biden administration moves on public lands and slash regulation.
Strange wear marks on the teeth of Paleolithic people in Central Europe have long puzzled scientists, but new research may finally reveal the cause.
The non-profit Arctic Ice Project was experimenting with using silica beads to slow ice melt in the Arctic, but tests showed the plan posed risks to the food chain
Homeownership is becoming increasingly unsustainable in high-risk areas as wildfires, floods, and hurricanes drive up insurance costs.
Heat waves exacerbate the danger of the disease. The post Climate change is worsening diabetes worldwide appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Rat populations are growing in cities around the world because of climate change. A new study explains why this is happening now and what we can do about it.
Many countries in the region are showing interest in building nuclear power plants to help clear their smoggy skies and boost capacity.
The authors of a new report examined the role of locations not found in the “super-emitter” category.
The Democrat took office hoping offshore wind projects would be a perfect issue to unite a liberal coalition and ensure his legacy fighting climate change.
Ever wish you could clean up your carbon footprint from flying? That's what some carbon offset programs promise to help you do, by planting a tree, for instance. But do they work? Here's what to look out for.
by Ritesh Gautam and James Williams Efforts to locate, measure and reduce the planet-warming methane emissions from global oil and gas operations often focus on large, concentrated sources. But a growing body of research suggests that by not tracking smaller, dispersed sources, regulators, operators and scientists are missing a significant share of the emissions problem. […] The post STUDY: smaller, dispersed sources account for majority of U.S oil & gas methane emissions appeared first on Energy Exchange .
The 82-year-old’s body was found at Bemerside near Ingham on Tuesday morning after flood waters receded Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A second person has died in the north Queensland floods after an 82-year-old woman’s body was found in a cane paddock. The woman’s body was found shortly after 11am on Tuesday morning after flood waters receded at Bemerside near Ingham. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty, currently on a visit to Bahrain, said the government and all its institutions seek to provide an investment-friendly environment by developing the legislative framework regulating investment and formulating a tax policy supporting economic activity. At a meeting Monday in Manama with Bahraini Minister of Industry … The post FM in Bahrain: Egypt seeks investment-friendly climate appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Chris Wright is no hater of renewables, nuclear power, or transmission. But the Trump administration’s energy policy is a contradictory mess.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05862C, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Huiqun Wang, Yuxiang Mao, Peng Xu, Yu Ding, Huiping Yang, Jian-Feng Li, Yu Gu, Jiajia Han, Li Zhang, Bingwei Mao Depositing a uniform lithium metal layer on a highly conductive current collector (CC) is essential for the development of next-generation Li metal batteries (LMBs). However, poor cycling stability, low Coulombic... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[IPS] CIVICUS discusses activism against oil auctions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with François Kamate, founder and coordinator of the young environmental volunteer movement Extinction Rebellion Rutshuru.
Follow live Jo Haylen quits as NSW transport minister after 446km chauffeur trip for winery lunch Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Treasury has done modelling on cost of potential US tariffs Jim Chalmers has now gone to ABC RN Breakfast and says the government has done modelling on what impact tariffs from the US would have. I’ve had the ability to brief my colleagues on a number of occasions now on some of that sort of work, and the broad conclusion out of that work is that Australia is a big beneficiary of open global trading. We are a very trade exposed economy, it means that we’re not immune when they are escalating trade tensions. Our relationship is mutually beneficial and all the conversations we’ll have with our American counterparts will...
On November 1, 2024 we announced the publication of 33 rebuttals based on the report " Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles " written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger & Samuel Lavine and published by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School in 2024. Below is the blog post version of rebuttal #14 based on Sabin's report. A 2023 study that examined 75 emissions-reduction scenarios concluded that global reserves of critical materials are likely adequate to meet future demand for electricity generation infrastructure 1 (also Wang et al. 2023). According to that study, production rates for many critical materials will need to grow substantially, but “[g]lobal mineral...
[Nile Post] Uganda, a country heavily reliant on agriculture, is feeling the undeniable effects of climate change.
Temperatures in the Coral Sea have been 1-2 degrees warmer than average. The adjoining coastline has just seen 1-1.5 metres of rain over 72 hours. Scientists say it’s no coincidence.
The Senate confirmed Chris Wright, the head of a fracking company, as energy secretary in a 59-38 vote.
Photo by Larkin Hammond on Unsplash Ten years ago, energy efficiency rules in California failed to cut energy consumption, suggesting that direct action is less effective than carbon pricing in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
Heatwave continues in Victoria after SES volunteers receive hundreds of calls for help.
The Arctic air will hold through the remainder of the week and most likely through the coming weekend with snow across the South Coast here to stay for now.
A Midwest state could America become a dominant player in the oil industry after experts found a significant amount of undeveloped oil resources yet to be extracted.
Mario Zadra, a 67-year-old Italian national, worked at Hinkley Point C in Somerset from 2020 to 2023, and was questioned by counter-terrorism police after he flew into Heathrow airport on April 12, 2023.
The attacks started fires at a major oil refinery and gas processing plant and disrupted flights from the Volga to the Caucasus mountains.
Plus: ICE agents in churches and schools. Pro-business, pro-Trump and pro-immigrant.
[New Zimbabwe] The World Bank (WB) has warned that climate change could erode up to 12 percent of Zimbabwe's gross domestic product (GDP) annually if the country does not implement robust measures to tackle the phenomenon.
Crevasses increasing in size and depth in response to climate breakdown, Durham University researchers find The Greenland ice sheet – the second largest body of ice in the world – is cracking more rapidly than ever before as a response to climate breakdown, a study has found . Researchers used 8,000 three-dimensional surface maps from high-resolution commercial satellite imagery to assess the evolution of cracks in the surface of the ice sheet between 2016 and 2021. Continue reading...
If we’re smart, positioning ourselves to benefit from the climate and clean energy transition does not require us to pick a fight with Trump.
[Premium Times] Mr Adamu-Saba said the disaster was caused by the opening of the dams in Jebba and Kanji, two of Nigeria's hydroelectric power sources.
A new report reveals that the global TV and video streaming industry emits 54 million tonnes of CO2 per year, or about four per cent of total global emissions.
The foundational guidance on cost-benefit analysis, long targeted by conservatives, was key to aggressive environmental rules, including on climate change.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Both 2023 and 2024 were exceptionally warm years, at just below and above 1.5C relative to preindustrial in the WMO composite of surface temperature records, respectively. While we are still working to assess the full set of drivers of this warmth, it is clear that a sizable portion of 2024’s elevated temperatures were driven by a moderately strong El Niño event that peaked in November 2023. 1 For this reason many of us expect that 2025 will be cooler than both 2023 and 2024, and is unlikely to be the warmest year in the instrumental record (though it will very likely be in the top three warmest years). Temperature projections for 2025 from the UK Met Office , ...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05873A, Paper Leiqian Zhang, Han Ding, Haiqi Gao, Jiaming Gong, Hele Guo, Shuoqing Zhang, Yi Yu, Guanjie He, Tao Deng, Ivan P. Parkin, Johan Hofkens, Xiulin Fan, Feili Lai, Tianxi Liu This work presents a zinc–iodine battery featuring a liquid–liquid biphasic electrolyte and an integrated cell structure, which facilitates an iodine loading of 69.8 mg cm −2 , a self-discharge rate of 3.4% per month, and ∼100% recycling 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
Climate change is raising sea temperatures and making conditions more hospitable to both bull sharks and tiger sharks.
Barry Coates, Mindful Money If the Financial Markets Authority is serious about tackling greenwash, they should call out KiwiSaver and investment funds that claim to be ethical while investing in the worst fossil fuel...
Atmospheric river brings wind, heavy rain and up to 1.8 metres of snow in mountainous areas An atmospheric river has been under way through the weekend, pummelling northern and central parts of California with spells of wind and heavy rain and hill snow, and is forecast to continue into Wednesday. The weather system, locally called the Pineapple Express, is set up by low pressure situated to the north-east of Hawaii, which propels moist tropical air from Hawaii and across the Pacific Ocean on blustery westerly winds. The result is a stream of heavy precipitation piling into parts of the west coast of the US, falling as snow down to about 1,200 metres (4,000ft) with rain at lower levels. A cumulative total of up to 500mm (20in) of rain is expected to have fallen by Wednesday, while up to 1.8...
A potentially dangerous ice threat from a developing winter storm looms for millions of people from the Midwest to the Northeast this week, causing sleet and freezing rain that could wreak havoc on travel.
Almost 96 percent of new cars registered in Norway in January were electric, an unparalled number in the world and close to the country's goal of selling only zero-emission vehicles as of this year.
A massive fire in California comes amid a debate over where to install batteries essential for storing up wind and solar power.
Tech industry demand is driving the energy buildout and a decision to keep two large coal plants running until at least 2035.
It’s yet another sign that Germany doesn’t have a clear plan for how to phase out coal and lignite and cut emissions
Perils from rising temperatures are pushing people out of their homes and upending the real estate market, according to climate modeling firm First Street.
The Royal Bank of Canada said leaving Net-Zero Banking Alliance won’t change its focus on “supporting our clients to help them address climate change."
Colombia’s environment minister had been frantically courting officials in Washington to secure initial funding to help transition the nation’s economy away from fossil fuels toward green investments.
The National Fire Chiefs Council calls on the UK government to take "urgent action" to help protect communities.
Are solar panel fields and giant pylons the price of energy decarbonisation by 2030? - Panorama investigates.
[World Bank] Harare -- Zimbabwe's economic outlook is positive, with recovery from the 2019/20 COVID-19 recession and the 2024 El Niño-related drought, according to the fifth Zimbabwe Economic Update (ZEU) launched today. The report highlights the opportunity to strengthen resilience to climate shocks and climate resilience, to further boost growth.
by Abrahm Lustgarten Houses in the Altadena and Pacific Palisades neighborhoods were still ablaze when talk turned to the cost of the Los Angeles firestorms and who would pay for it. Now it appears that the total damage and economic loss could be more than $250 billion. This, after a year in which hurricanes Milton and Helene and other extreme weather events had already exacted tens of billions of dollars in American disaster losses. As the compounding impacts of climate-driven disasters take effect, we are seeing home insurance prices spike around the country, pushing up the costs of owning a home. In some cases, insurance companies are pulling out of towns altogether. And in others, people are beginning...
The deadly floods could be the worst to hit northern Queensland in 60 years, scientists say.
BoM forecasts high of 39C in Melbourne and 41C in Adelaide with cool change not expected until Tuesday or Wednesday Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast South-eastern states sweltering in a heatwave may be waiting until late Tuesday or Wednesday for a cool change to bring some relief. Melbourne and Adelaide were in for another very hot day on Monday, after highs of 38C and 39C on Sunday. The Bureau of Meteorology was forecasting Adelaide to reach 41C and Melbourne 39C on Monday, followed by another hot day on Tuesday for both cities. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
India's Deep Ocean Mission received a significant boost with a Rs 600 crore allocation for the Samudrayaan project. This initiative includes sending a manned submersible to explore ocean depths. Additionally, Rs 1,329 crore has been allocated to Mission Mausam to enhance weather and climate forecasting capabilities using advanced technologies.
The Lac du Der was once just a passing glimpse for hundreds of thousands of cranes flying from Scandinavia in search of sunshine, but with global warming the French reservoir has become an attractive winter retreat.
Some US business leaders have reacted neutrally, while JP Morgan CEO says tariff threats can be used effectively US business leaders are offering a mixed reaction to steep trade tariffs that Donald Trump’s administration has imposed on Canada, Mexico and China, as the editorial board of the Wall Street Journal called it “the dumbest trade war in history”. Donald Trump hit Canada and Mexico with a 25% tariff on imports, and China with 10%, on Saturday in a move that launched a new era of trade wars between the US and three of its largest trading partners. The tariffs against Canada exclude oil and energy products. Continue reading...
An oil filter plays a pivotal role in ensuring your vehicle is performing at its best. Here's everything you need to know about how they work.
Meteorologists say these could be the worst floods to hit northern Queensland in 60 years.
On top of the added levels of noise and air pollution, there’s the non-trivial matter of demolishing hundreds of homes, diverting several waterways and rerouting a long stretch of the M25 Ladies and gentlemen, the captain has illuminated the “fasten seat belts” sign. Not only have Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves run into severe turbulence over Heathrow, the flight deck deliberately steered the Labour plane into storm clouds. That’s an interesting choice for a government that was already buffeted by serious unpopularity and it’s a choice that a lot of their own party are struggling to explain to themselves. Anger about the chancellor’s new commitment to back the expansion of the London airport and others is mingled with bewilderment. A lot of Labour people are scratching their heads...
A West End play reveals the way in which powerful vested interests brought about the demise of the climate protocol In his review of the play Kyoto (“The Kyoto climate treaty is hailed on stage, but reality tells a different story”, Focus), Robin McKie rightly points out that the world is failing dismally to effectively get a grip on the climate crisis. Richer countries that were part of the Kyoto bloc – mostly European nations – put in place extensive policies to implement the treaty’s legally binding targets: the UK’s 2008 Climate Change Act, widely emulated across the world, is one example. Climate laws multiplied after 1997. All countries with targets met them, renewables spread much more quickly than expected, and emissions in the Kyoto bloc fell by over 20%, at least partly because...
An out-of-control bushfire that has been burning for almost a week has sparked an extended heatwave warning in one Aussie state.
Tariffs on imports mean higher costs for finishing fuels, much of which is likely to be passed on to consumers US consumers will see higher prices at the gas pump from Donald Trump’s decision on Saturday to apply tariffs on Canadian and Mexican oil, according to analysts and fuel traders. The likely hike in fuel prices reflects the double-edged nature of Trump’s trade protections, which are designed to bolster domestic business and pressure US neighbors to curb illegal immigration and drug smuggling, but which will also run counter to his promises to tackle inflation. Continue reading...
Yangon resident Aung Ko Gyi browses stalls for a solar power kit he can use to weather the blackouts that have become a constant feature of life in Myanmar four years on from a military coup.
The 25 per cent tariff on Canadian goods, with an exception for oil and gas at 10 per cent, will go into effect Tuesday, sources said Canada has been told.
Voters in Biden’s home town turned to Trump to lower prices, but some are wary of the president’s economic plans The annual Downtown on Ice festival is under way in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Ice sculptures are dotted around the city – there was little chance of them melting as an Arctic blast pulled temperatures down to 15F (-9C). Inside Boscov’s, a 100-year-old department store, Sue Sloan says she can’t wait for spring. The 60–year-old housekeeper says she’s also looking for other changes. “Everything is so expensive,” she says. “Food prices, eggs, meat, gas, electricity, everything. It’s terrible,” she says. Continue reading...
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. This fact brief was written by Sue Bin Park from the Gigafact team in collaboration with members from our team. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Is global warming promoting biodiversity? Biodiversity is declining, and global warming is a contributing factor. Some species can adapt to environmental change, but many cannot evolve quickly enough, or at all. As habitats degrade and migration paths are blocked, many species have already disappeared, while more face extinction. Adaptation often requires migration to better conditions, but human-made barriers like cities and dams block these paths. Climate change also disrupts migration...
President Trump's first weeks in office included executive orders that aim to stop or roll back former President Biden's ambitious climate agenda and redirect the country's attention to fossil fuels.
Like LA’s new climate refugees, immigrants also deserve respect. The post There’s more than one kind of migrant appeared first on High Country News.
If we want to reduce CO2 emissions we will have to speed up the work to develop practical and affordable alternatives to oil and gas. And massive amounts of public and private funding will then have to be found to construct sufficient green alternative energy schemes and their supporting storage and distribution systems. All that will take many years.
Millions of Aussies on the east coast can expect a wild weekend of weather as heavy rain lashes one state and a sweltering heatwave scorches another.
Standing in his living room, Richard Kabzems brandishes a thick binder stuffed with letters and notes of his two-year fight to stop fracking wells near his home in Farmington, B.C.
Some scientists fear the risk of a collapse to warm Atlantic currents has not been taken seriously.
Rich nations' unfulfilled promises on climate finance might force developing countries to reconsider climate targets. The Economic Survey highlights India's vulnerability and advocates focusing on adaptation over emission mitigation. Key measures include climate-resilient seeds, urban resilience, early warning systems, mangroves, sea walls, and water management. Developed countries falling short of their commitments make low-carbon transition challenging.
Websites offer only error messages on Thursday after president demands agriculture department shutter sites On Thursday, the Trump administration ordered the US agriculture department to remove its websites documenting or referencing the climate crisis. By Friday, the landing pages on the United States Forest Service website for key resources, research and adaptation tools – including those that provide vital context and vulnerability assessments for wildfires – had gone dark, leaving behind an error message or just a single line: “You are not authorized to access this page.” Continue reading...
California's snowpack stands at 65% of average for this time of year. After a dry January, major storms are forecast to bring more rain and snow.
A confluence of factors is making wildfires worse. Among them: increasingly dramatic swings between wet and dry conditions in a warming world.
CIVICUS discusses activism against oil auctions in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with François Kamate, founder and coordinator of the young environmental volunteer movement Extinction Rebellion Rutshuru. In October 2024, climate activists in the DRC won the suspension of a controversial oil and gas licence auction that threatened the Congo Basin rainforest […]
When it comes to climate change, the awful news has been coming thick and fast. We now know that in 2024, the Earth’s average temperature exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels for the first time. Extreme weather seems to be multiplying, with shocking fires in Los Angeles and storms striking Europe and America’s east coast since […]
A new study of cities across the globe has found a link between climate change and larger increases in the urban rat population.
A new study is the first to link rising temperatures with booming rat populations in cities around the world.
Scientists on the remote sub-Antarctic island of South Georgia are working to better understand the rich marine life that inhabits the region. This month teams are focusing on two major … The post Scientists study whales and fish to protect South Georgia’s marine ecosystem appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Statement from Environmental Defense Fund on Governor Shapiro’s Energy Plan
Grassland for livestock faces largest cut, so people will be encouraged to eat less meat, says environment secretary Farmland in England will be reduced by more than 10% by 2050 under government plans, with less meat produced and eaten by the country’s citizens. The environment secretary, Steve Reed, launched the government’s blueprint for land use change on Friday, designed to balance the need to build infrastructure and meet nature and carbon targets. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Documents seen by Guardian Australia show a sustained strategy approved by environment minister Tanya Plibersek Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government carried out an international lobbying campaign to keep the Great Barrier Reef off a list of world heritage sites in danger , including dispatching politicians and officials to Unesco’s Paris headquarters and asking diplomats to gather intelligence on countries that could influence the decision. The campaign is revealed in documents released to the Greens after a parliamentary request and show how Australia sought to influence Unesco and members of the 21-country world heritage committee in the lead up to a crunch meeting in July last year. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s...
The directive could affect information across dozens of programs including climate-smart agriculture initiatives.
[This Day] Global energy technology company, SLB, has joined forces with ONE Campaign to implement the installation of solar inverters across 10 healthcare centers in Lagos, Delta, Imo, and Rivers states, ensuring that the facilities benefit from reliable, sustainable energy for uninterrupted patient care.
The area is home to 75 percent of the world's coral species and over 1,600 fish species, including critically endangered hawksbill sea turtles and vulnerable reef manta rays.
[Ghanaian Times] The Minister-Designate for Environment, Science, Technology, and Innovation, Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed, has assured of ensuring greater involvement of women in climate change mitigation and environmental sustainability efforts when approved by Parliament.
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, has officially launched a five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening environmental governance and promoting sustainable development across the country.
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has launched an five-year strategic plan aimed at strengthening environmental governance and promoting sustainable practices. The plan, which will run from 2025 to 2029, outlines a comprehensive approach to addressing pressing environmental issues, including climate change, biodiversity loss, and deforestation.
A California power utility is seeking to end a contract early, leading to the closure of the world's largest solar power plant on the California-Nevada border.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05232C, Paper Xi Fan, Jiwen Chen, Jinzhao Wang, Jing Wang, Jixi Zeng, Feng Wei, Shuai Gao, Jia Li, Jing Zhang, Feng Yan, Weijie Song Additives with strong adsorption energies coordinate with lead ions and reduce halogen vacancy defects, leading to a highly ordered atomic arrangement of the lattices and grain boundary mitigation of the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Denmark's struggling offshore wind power group Orsted said Friday it was replacing its CEO with his deputy as the sector faces an "increasingly challenging situation".
The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) is preparing to propose cross-border PM2.5 prevention measures to the Maize Policy and Management Committee.
A fresh decision on Rosebank and Jackdaw will now be made by Labour Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
Employees hired in the last year — including many in climate law programs — have been notified that "the agency has the right to immediately terminate you.”
The longtime FAA official has acknowledged the need to address global warming and said in 2021 that "climate recognizes no borders."
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 3, 16 February 2025.
An official said the adaptation framework will outline how the government and councils will share the costs of climate-related measures such as flood protection.
[IPS] SAN Francisco, California / Apex, North Carolina -- With so much bad news about climate change lately, is it too late for the world to tackle the problem? Professor Felix Dodds and Chris Spence review the current state-of-play.
[The Conversation Africa] The Addo Elephant National Park in South Africa was established 94 years ago to protect the last 11 elephants in the Eastern Cape region. Since then, the reserve has expanded to 155,000 hectares and today it's home to lions, leopards, rhino, buffalo and more than 600 elephants. It also has 16 rivers and 437 wetlands. Freshwater scientists Nancy Job and Dirk Roux were part of a team who co-authored the South African National Parks and South African National Biodiversity Institute's first ever inventory of
Deforestation in Indonesia rose again last year, a local environmental NGO said Friday based on satellite image analysis and fieldwork.
An international study has cautioned that the growing number of hydroelectric projects near glacier lakes in the Himalayas increases risks of glacial lake outburst floods (GLOF). The 2023 flood that destroyed Sikkim's Teesta III project underscores the vulnerability of Himalayan hydropower infrastructure to extreme natural events exacerbated by climate change.
Staff outside D.C. headquarters respond to funding freeze and other orders from the new administration. The post ‘They’ll have to drag me out before I go.’ EPA workers stand firm despite Trump chaos appeared first on High Country News.
The U.S. Treasury on Thursday said it was withdrawing from the network of central banks and regulators focused on curbing climate change.
Trump said he would likely decide by the end of the day Thursday whether to put a 25 per cent tariff on Canadian oil imports that would take effect on Saturday.
The government has announced a “no-burn” measure in a bid to control air pollution, with punishment lined up for violators.
Winter weather alerts are in effect for portions of Colorado and New Mexico as a powerful cross-country storm gains strength on its journey across the U.S., and now parts of the Denver area are on alert for potential impacts.
STATEMENT: UK's Ambitious Climate Plan Propels the Country to Net Zero and Sets Example for the World darla.vanhoorn… Thu, 01/30/2025 - 12:28 LONDON (January 30, 2025) — Today, the United Kingdom put forward its ambitious new national climate plan, with a commitment to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 81% from 1990 levels and deliver a net zero economy by 2035. First announced at COP29 in November, this target aligns with the UK's Climate Change Committee's advice and the UK's Climate Change Act to reach net zero emissions by 2050. The UK is the eighth country to submit its new plan, also known as its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, ahead of the UN deadline of February 2025. Following is a statement from Edward...
Open access notables Revisiting the Last Ice Area projections from a high-resolution Global Earth System Model , Fol et al., Communications Earth & Environment: The Last Ice Area—located to the north of Greenland and the northern Canadian Arctic Archipelago—is expected to persist as the central Arctic Ocean becomes seasonally ice-free within a few decades. Projections of the Last Ice Area, however, have come from relatively low resolution Global Climate Models that do not resolve sea ice export through the waterways of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago and Nares Strait. Here we revisit Last Ice Area projections using high-resolution numerical simulations from the Community Earth System Model, which resolves these narrow waterways. Under...
Stan Meiburg, who served 39 years at EPA, led the university’s sustainability center for more than two years.
Officials are making clean-energy moves in California, New York and beyond, and Republican states will be integral too As the Trump administration rolls back decades-old environmental protections and pulls Biden-era incentives for renewable energy, state-level advocates and officials are preparing to fill the void in climate action. Some state leaders are preparing to legally challenge the president’s environmental rollbacks, while others are testifying against them in Congress. Meanwhile, advocates are pushing for states to meet their ambitious climate goals using methods and technologies that don’t require federal support. Continue reading...
Road outside high court blocked in protest at ‘draconian’ sentences given to 16 Just Stop Oil ‘political prisoners’ Hundreds of protesters have blocked the road outside the high court in London, where the appeals of 16 jailed climate activists are being heard, in condemnation of “the corruption of democracy and the rule of law”. As England’s most senior judge heard arguments in the appeal of the sentences of the Just Stop Oil activists, who are serving a combined 41 years in jail, their supporters sat on the road in silence holding placards proclaiming them “political prisoners”. Continue reading...
The deal will boost Shell's interest in the upgrader and carbon capture facility to 20 per cent.
The administration is moving at speed to fill out its roster of 10 EPA regional administrators.
[UCT] In a groundbreaking mission, a team from the Polar Engineering Research Group (PERG) at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has set off on their first field expedition on the Antarctic continent. Led by Professor Sebastian Skatulla, this diverse group includes five postgraduate students: Kamva Tabata, Richard Ribbans, Tom Ansley, and Chisambo Ng'ambi, along with experienced field guide Hendrik Smith.
[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence technologies, like chatbots, are attracting growing scrutiny for their voracious energy demands. However, energy consumption is only one part of their broader environmental impact.
Photo by Perspective Nature on Unsplash Ten years ago, new analysis showed policy procrastination over climate change was costing Australia money.
Gabriel Filippelli opened up his email inbox on Monday to encounter some unexpected news: a notice that his $300,000 grant from the State Department was no more. Filippelli is the Chancellor’s Professor of Earth Sciences and executive director of the Environmental Resilience Institute at Indiana University. Previously a senior science advisor to the State Department, […]
Its eerie red colour, ability to flow in freezing temperatures, and the resilient life forms within it make it one of Antarctica’s most unusual natural wonders. Scientists keep studying it, finding new hints about how it formed and why it keeps going in such harsh conditions. With every discovery, we get closer to fully understanding this strange phenomenon.
Court of session says UK government go-ahead for Rosebank and Jackdaw permits does not take into account carbon emissions The decision to greenlight a giant new oilfield off Shetland has been ruled unlawful by the courts in a major win for environmental campaigners. The proposed Rosebank development – the UK’s biggest untapped oilfield – had been given the go-ahead in 2023 under the previous government. Continue reading...
The well-traveled tropical fruit exemplifies how farmers are embracing new crops as the world warms.
The 46th president finished his term in customary contradictory style. The post AI on public lands and Biden’s environmental legacy appeared first on High Country News.
Solution to stop River Severn fish stocks being sucked into cooling systems taking too long to resolve, EDF says The owner of Hinkley Point C in Somerset has warned that the much-delayed construction of Britain’s first new nuclear power plant in a generation could face further hold-ups due to a row over its impact on local fish. The nuclear developer, EDF Energy, warned that the “lengthy process” to agree to a solution with local communities to protect fish in the River Severn had “the potential to delay the operation of the power station”. Continue reading...
Recipients of the $7 billion Solar For All program were locked out of an online portal that's used to distribute federal funding.
Recipients of the $7 billion Solar For All program were locked out of an online portal that’s used to distribute federal funding.
Lawmakers raised concerns about the speed of implementing state rules on transitioning heavy-duty vehicles off fossil fuels.
[WFP] The World Meteorological Organization's Systemic Observations Financing Facility (SOFF) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) have launched a five-year project aiming to modernise Chad's meteorological network, improve weather forecasts, and anticipate the consequences of climate events in Chad. The US$ 6.98 million project, led by WFP in collaboration with Chad's National Meteorological Agency (ANAM) with technical support from GeoSphere Austria, involves installing six new surface stations
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05179C, Paper Lawnardo Sugiarto, Zijie Huang, Yi-Chun Lu Lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) are highly sensitive to cycling conditions and show a nonlinear degradation pattern, typically noticeable in later stages. This affects the accuracy of most battery health prognostic models,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Republican-controlled Senate has confirmed Lee Zeldin as administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency.
Britain's vehicle production slid below one million units last year as the sector transitions to electric cars, an industry body said Thursday as it warned over US President Donald Trump's tariff threats.
Number made fell to 780,000, the lowest for seven decades barring the pandemic, as carmakers battle weak demand and EV transition British car production fell in 2024 to its lowest level in seven decades – barring the coronavirus pandemic – as the industry struggles with weak demand and prepares to shift away from fossil fuels to electric vehicles. The number of cars made in the UK fell to 780,000 during the year, the lowest since 1954, except for during the pandemic when first factories were forced to close and then supply chain problems caused shortages of computer chips , according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), a lobby group. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump is renewing his old attacks on the Federal Reserve and its chair, Jerome Powell, after the independent body voted to hold interest rates steady in its first rate decision of the year.Read more...
Several Democrats voted in favor of Zeldin, a former lawmaker from New York who will oversee an agency tasked with protecting the environment and public health.
The agreement, which follows three previous ones signed by Costa Rica, Ghana, and Para (Brazil), signals a significant step forward in building a functioning financial mechanism to protect the Amazon and other vital forests The post Ecuador Announces Milestone in Halting Tropical Deforestation appeared first on Climate 411 .
We compared the carbon emissions of different rail routes with bus, petrol car and EV. What won out? The answers are not always what you might think.
Trump blamed the Federal Reserve for the "worst Inflation in the History of our Country" accusing the central bank of prioritizing DEI & climate over economics.
Indigenous peoples of the Arctic traditionally use polar bear fur for its ice-resistant properties, but the science behind the bears’ natural antifreeze hasn't been studied until now
This Oct. 29, 2018, image from the HiRISE camera on NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter captures geysers of gas and dust that occur in springtime in the South Polar region of Mars. As the Sun rises higher in the sky, the thick coating of carbon dioxide ice that accumulated over the winter begins to warm and […]
Rogan argued during the latest episode of 'The Joe Rogan Experience' that LA's longtime windy and dry conditions are the cause of the disaster - not climate change.
Turning Promises into Progress: Lessons from Campinas’s Climate Action Plan nicole.greenfi… Wed, 01/29/2025 - 12:18 .black-header-text { color: #000 !important; } Cities are at the forefront of climate impacts, and city governments are key actors in unlocking action to build urban resilience and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. In recent years, the number of cities and regions committing to climate action and net zero has increased significantly, but many of them are struggling to translate that ambition into action at the necessary pace. Campinas, Brazil is a good illustration of how cities are working to integrate urban climate action into all aspects of city life. Campinas has also demonstrated how to enable rapid implementation through a focus on...
Scientists from the University of Cambridge and British Antarctic Survey have used ice core records to draw new conclusions about how Antarctica was affected by increased global temperatures over 100,000 … The post Ancient Antarctic ice loss offers insights into future climate scenarios appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
‘Placing clothes recycling bins on government land without any approval by the Home Affairs Department constitutes unlawful occupation,’ Lands Department says.
This is a re-post from the Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Climate denial is dead. Renewable energy denial is here. As “alternative facts” become the norm, it’s worth looking at what actual facts tell us about how renewable energy sources like solar and wind are lowering the price of electricity. As an example that’s close to home (for me), I’ll focus on the Texas electricity market, which is run by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas , known as ERCOT. How ERCOT sets the price of electricity At all times, ERCOT must balance electricity supply and demand, while keeping costs as low as possible. Let’s walk through a simplified example of how they do this. First, ERCOT forecasts tomorrow’s electricity demand based...
China is building a large-scale laser-ignited nuclear fusion research facility in Mianyang to enhance both nuclear weapons design and clean energy production. The facility's design mirrors the National Ignition Facility in California. This development could advance China's nuclear arsenal and position it as a leader in global energy innovation, significantly impacting regional security dynamics, , particularly for India.
MIT study finds a diversified portfolio of carbon dioxide removal options delivers the best return on investment.
Wide-ranging investigation says impact on work likely to be profound, but opinion on risk of human extinction varies The International AI Safety report is a wide-ranging document that acknowledges an array of challenges posed by a technology that is advancing at dizzying speed. The document, commissioned after the 2023 global AI safety summit, covers numerous threats from deepfakes to aiding cyberattacks and the use of biological weapons, as well as the impact on jobs and the environment. Continue reading...
In economic growth speech, chancellor says move would make UK ‘world’s best-connected place to do business’ Reeves urged to rethink plans for airports and roads Heathrow third runway: promises, protest and U-turns UK politics live – latest updates Rachel Reeves has confirmed the government will throw its weight behind a third runway at Heathrow, in an upbeat speech setting out her plans for kickstarting the stalling UK economy. Brushing aside doubts about the project’s compatibility with the UK’s climate commitments – including within government – Reeves said a third runway would make the UK “the world’s best-connected place to do business”. Continue reading...
[ISS] The global demand for ivory is driving heavily armed poachers from Chad and Sudan into Cameroon's Bouba Ndjida National Park.
The Just Stop Oil protesters say they received unduly harsh prison terms — between 15 months and five years — for disruptive but peaceful actions.
[Survival International] A keenly-watched legal ruling in Kenya has delivered a huge blow to a flagship carbon offset project used by Meta, Netflix, British Airways and other multinational corporations, which has long been under fire from Indigenous activists.
Photo by engin akyurt on Unsplash Ten years ago, with petrol prices at their lowest price since 2010, energy expert Professor Ralph Sims warned cheap fuel prices would do little to help New Zealand's greenhouse gas emissions...
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has taken another bold step in its quest to build human capacity in the oil and gas sector through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the University of Portsmouth (UoP), UK.
The loss of genetic variation means species may be less resilient to climate change and other stressors
The lawsuit targeted a now-defunct moratorium on drilling in the coastal plain of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Maryland, New York and Vermont were looking to start carbon markets to address climate change. Their efforts face obstacles and delays.
Jordan Bardella thinks he can convince the European People’s Party to suspend EU climate legislation.
Global energy market prices are expected to decline as new US president Donald Trump recently announced plans to increase domestic production of oil and gas, according to the weekly global oil market report issued by national oil and gas conglomerate PTT Plc.
[Radio Dalsan] In a significant effort to strengthen climate change journalism in Somalia, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Somalia hosted a training session for 15 Somali journalists in Mogadishu today.
Extreme conditions helped fuel the fast-moving fires that destroyed thousands of homes. Scientists are working to figure out how climate change played a role in the disaster.
The doomsday clock moved one second closer to midnight at 89 seconds, reflecting increased concerns over nuclear war, climate change, and global health. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists emphasized the urgency of reversing these threats. Former Colombian President Santos stressed unity in addressing these risks, while experts highlighted artificial intelligence's dual role, urging caution with its potential dangers.
If you're lucky, you may have spotted "hair ice" out in the wild. Early records of the phenomenon, also known as angel hair, date back over a century. As science and climate specialist Darius Mahdavi explains, only in recent years have scientists solved the mystery of how the delicate strands of ice form.
The symbolic clock is set at 89 seconds to midnight, with nuclear threats, AI misuses and climate change being the key factors.
The extremely hot, dry and windy conditions that drove the destructive LA fires were likely due to global heating, a new weather attribution study found. Hotter temperatures will further amplify wildfire damage.
Learn about the Borealis Mud Volcano on the Arctic seafloor and its role in maintaining biodiversity, which is driven by methane emissions.
An army of trucks has finally descended on the state four months after it was battered by Hurricane Helene.
The fires that devastated neighbourhoods in Los Angeles, killing 28 people and burning over 16,000 homes and buildings, are not a one-off, according to a new rapid analysis, and researchers say they are now significantly more likely to happen due to climate change.
The cabinet has approved a central fund allocation of 620 million baht to tackle the forest fires and PM2.5 dust haze that regularly pollute much of the country.
Building on the initial contract to develop two satellites for the Copernicus Anthropogenic Carbon Dioxide Monitoring mission, the European Commission and ESA have now entrusted OHB System AG with the development of a third satellite.This addition will accelerate global coverage, enabling faster and more comprehensive measurements of carbon dioxide and methane emissions from human activities to enhance the evaluation of climate mitigation efforts.
The United Nations confirmed Tuesday it had received notification from Washington of its withdrawal from the Paris climate change agreement, a key campaign pledge of US President Donald Trump.
[Daily Maverick] While climate adaptation strategies and sustainable farming practices thrive in small to medium farms, commercial farmers are still behind on the journey because of the costs of chemical-free or minimal-chemical farming practices.
Iceberg A23a is massive, slightly smaller than Long Island. It is drifting slowly towards South Georgia Island and if it reaches the island, it could wreak havoc.
How did woolly mammoths survive the last ice age? And how thick was the ice over New York City? Test your knowledge by taking our quiz.
[IPS] Access to energy is essential for sustainable development, but for many rural communities, it's still out of reach. In Angola, according to the 2019-2020 agricultural census, most rural villages lack access to electricity.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. From crusading against showers he feels don’t sufficiently wash his hair to reversing protections for a small fish he calls “worthless,” Donald Trump’s personal fixations have helped shape his first environmental priorities as president. While withdrawing the US from the Paris climate […]
[Rural Action for Climate Resilience] As South Africa grapples with an ongoing electricity affordability crisis, communities working with the Southern African Faith Communities' Environment Institute (SAFCEI) call for urgent reforms to the country's electricity pricing system. This follows Eskom's Retail Tariff Plan (RTP) application to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA). Eskom's application for a 36% tariff increase for 2025/26 will devastate Low-Income Households.
Two protesters walk on stage to boos and some cheers during performance of The Tempest in West End Police are making inquiries into a Just Stop Oil protest that disrupted a West End performance of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver. In a video shared to social media by the climate protest group, two protesters – Hayley Walsh and Richard Weir – can be seen walking on stage where Weaver, 75, was performing at the Theatre Royal in Drury Lane on Monday. Continue reading...
[SNA] Port-Sudan -- The Minister of Energy and Oil, Dr. Mohieddin Naeem Mohamed Saeed, discussed in his office Monday with the Ambassador of India to Sudan the restoration of cooperation between Sudan and India in the field of petroleum.
The Hollywood actor was stopped mid-scene as a man and a woman climbed on stage at London's Theatre Royal Drury Lane. Hayley Walsh, 42, a lecturer from Nottingham, and Richard Weir, 60, a mechanical engineer from Tynemouth, set off a confetti cannon and held up a banner referring to the 1.5C global temperature rise as a 'shipwreck', a nod to the Shakespeare play that features a ship sinking at sea Just Stop Oil activists interrupt play starring Sigourney Weaver in London Continue reading...
The missile launch came on the heels of the newly inaugurated US president acknowledging Kim Jong-un’s hermit state as a nuclear power.
Access to energy is essential for sustainable development, but for many rural communities, it’s still out of reach. In Angola, according to the 2019-2020 agricultural census, most rural villages lack access to electricity. Over 83 percent of villages have no electricity at all, while 11 percent rely on private generators. These numbers highlight the urgent […]
The drop in the stock price of the liquefied natural gas exporter shows that investors remain diligent in valuing companies without track records on public exchanges.
State environmental justice standards remain out of the president's reach, complicating his rush to expand fossil fuels.
Emissions rose 0.8 percent from 2023, the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air said in a report.
Scientists now predict sea levels could rise by a staggering 1.9 metres by 2100, wiping out homes and landmarks across Australia.
[The Conversation Africa] The world is fast transitioning towards renewable energy systems. But in many African countries, this transition is not solving historical inequalities or socio-economic challenges. This is because moving away from fossil fuels is costly and governments have largely not involved historically disadvantaged communities in the transition.
Union construction workers in Sydney can put down their tools and walk off the job on Tuesday as a scorching heatwave sweeps across the country.
An expert panel from the environment ministry has conditionally approved the amendment of the green clearance for Sikkim's 1,200 MW Teesta Hydroelectric Project Stage-III. The revised plan includes redesigning the dam for enhanced resilience, following its destruction by flash floods linked to a glacial lake outburst in October 2023.
Heatwave to bake NSW capital before cool change delivers risk of severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The heatwave conditions that swept across Australia during the long weekend are forecast to shift states as a cool change brings the risk of severe thunderstorms, including large hail stones and damaging winds. The Bureau of Meteorology said New South Wales would bear the brunt of the same pool of very hot air that sent temperatures in parts of South Australia and across Victoria into the 40s on Monday, Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The Energy Security and Net Zero Secretary told MPs that building a third runway at Europe's busiest airport 'must be justified within carbon budgets'.
Multiple major US cities could be mostly underwater in just 75 years, a startling new study predicts. The researchers estimate 6.2ft of sea level rise by the year 2100.
At least $4 billion is earmarked for hurricane response in Virginia but only $47 million has been distributed so far, the vice president said.
Researchers are using the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra and a special camera mode to help better understand coral reefs.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters The planet was besieged by 58 billion-dollar weather disasters in 2024, ranking second-highest behind only 2023, which had 73, said insurance broker Gallagher Re in its annual report issued 17. The total damage wrought by weather disasters in 2024 was $402 billion, 20% higher than the 10-year inflation-adjusted average. (Gallagher Re’s historical database extends back to 1990.) A separate report issued January 18 by insurance broker Aon put the total damage wrought by weather disasters in 2024 at $348 billion, with 53 billion-dollar weather disasters. Increasing numbers of billion-dollar disasters primarily driven by increases in wealth and population Gallagher Re said that 2024 had...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 2, 28 January 2025.
Project providing subsidies to install solar batteries and electric appliances part of Labor deal with crossbenchers Suburb-wide electrification trials are set to be rolled out across the country under an intervention designed to help spark the household transition from gas. The climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, has formally directed the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (Arena) to consider funding more pilots like Electrify 2515, a community-led initiative to electrify 500 homes in one postcode in Wollongong, NSW. Continue reading...
Federal officials have warned that areas impacted by last month’s oil spill will not fully recover and be safe for tourists until 2026.
Revealed: fossil fuel billionaire’s Americans for Prosperity vows ‘herculean undertaking’ to renew and deepen tax cuts Americans for Prosperity (AFP), the flagship political arm of the rightwing network formed by the fossil fuels billionaire Charles Koch and his late brother David, is launching a multimillion-dollar campaign backing Donald Trump’s plans to extend tax cuts and roll back federal regulations. A private fundraising letter from AFP to its secretive list of donors, seen by the Guardian, outlines the organization’s strategy for the first six months of the new Trump administration. Continue reading...
A groundbreaking study, funded by ESA, reveals that fire emissions in the Amazon and Cerrado are largely driven by the smouldering combustion of woody debris. This crucial discovery highlights the significant influence of fuel characteristics on fire emissions, with wide-ranging implications for global carbon cycles, air quality and biodiversity.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. World leaders, senior ministers and key figures in climate diplomacy have, one by one, reaffirmed their commitment to the Paris agreement this week, in response to the order by Donald Trump to withdraw the US from the pact. The prospect of […]
Met Office issues warnings for England and Wales, as Scotland and Northern Ireland continue cleanup operations Stormy weather is bringing the threat of flooding to homes and businesses and disrupting travel across large parts of England and Wales, while Scotland and Northern Ireland are steadily recovering from the impact of Storm Éowyn. On Monday morning, there were 48 flood warnings and 172 alerts in place for England and three Met Office yellow warnings in England and Wales for heavy rain and strong winds. Continue reading...
Despite pledges to halt deforestation and youth-led efforts to reverse it, Madagascar is losing its trees faster than almost anywhere else on Earth.
Scientists unsure what prompted juvenile whale to leave icy southern waters for warmer shallows, but ‘it may be a case of mis-navigation’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A young Antarctic minke whale has treated ferry passengers to a rare spectacle after surfacing beside a wharf to the south of Sydney. Christine Hack, the manager of Cronulla and National Park Ferry Cruises, which manages the Cronulla ferry, said the whale began following the vessel as it approached Bundeena wharf at about 10am on Monday. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Parts of Brittany were on the highest weather warning on Monday morning as more heavy rain is expected after floods hit western France over the weekend - more than 400 people have been evacuated from the town of Rennes.
AP — Fighting around Sudan‘s largest oil refinery set the sprawling complex ablaze, satellite data analyzed by The Associated Press on Saturday shows, sending thick, black smoke over the country’s capital. Forces loyal to Sudan’s military under army chief Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan later claimed they captured the refinery, owned by Sudan’s government and the state-run … The post Fighting in Sudan’s civil war sets ablaze the country’s largest oil refinery, satellite photos show appeared first on Egypt Independent.
In today’s newsletter: The Los Angeles wildfires highlighted the immense challenges faced by the insurance industry amid the escalating risks of the climate crisis. Are there any potential solutions for homeowners? Good morning. If the Los Angeles wildfires are bracing evidence of the general threat posed by the climate crisis, they have also brought home a specific problem: how can you make the insurance system work when the risks are so high? That is not a question limited to California, or to the United States: the insurance industry has rated the climate crisis as the biggest threat to its future four years in a row, a very concrete riposte to those politicians who continue to question the reality of global heating. It is impossible to know whether a specific weather event like storm...
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission wrote in its decision that the agency's current process of considering emissions impacts as individual projects come up for review has proven sufficient.
A rapid expansion of solar power is critical to the government’s mission to decarbonize the power grid by 2030.
The ruling is a victory for oil and gas companies sued by Anne Arundel County and the city of Annapolis.
But Andre Correa do Lago says developing countries are united in their desire to make rich countries bear more of the cost of climate change.
[Chatham House] This year, Africa will be the second-fastest-growing region globally. But persistent problems, including poverty, the effects of climate change, and weak governance, are fuelling widespread social frustration.
Australia is in for a scorcher on Monday, with multiple heatwave and bushfire warnings in place.
"High rain over a burn scar may result in debris flows or mudslides. Follow the instructions of local officials!" the National Weather Service said.
More than 2,600 Filipinos live in Iceland, a nation of just 393,000, drawn by better pay and a new start in a land of ice – and opportunity.
Critical CO2 stores held in permafrost are being released as the landscape changes with global heating, a new report shows.
‘It was striking that the White House memo included toilets and shower heads as a presidential priority,’ said one expert From crusading against showers he feels don’t sufficiently wash his hair to reversing protections for a small fish he calls “worthless”, Donald Trump’s personal fixations have helped shape his first environmental priorities as US president. While withdrawing the US from the Paris climate accords and declaring an “energy emergency” were among Trump’s most noteworthy executive orders on his first day in office, both were further down a list of priorities put out by the White House than measures to improve “consumer choice in vehicles, shower heads, toilets, washing machines, lightbulbs and dishwashers”. Continue reading...
A lack of crucial data in vast Northwestern watersheds risks "undocumented extinction" of some salmon, according to a new study from a B.C.-based environmental group.
Environment Minister Yasmine Fouad held a meeting on Saturday 25/1/2025 with her Colombian counterpart Susana Muhamad, via video conference, as part of ministerial consultations on rallying resources for the UN Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD). The talks tackled points of view on mechanisms of financing biological diversity to achieve the goals of the new global … The post Egypt, Colombia discuss mechanisms of financing biodiversity appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has raised the status of the PM2.5 problem from a national agenda item to an issue requiring Asean cooperation to solve.
Full restoration could take days, says energy official, with conditions still difficult and more yellow alerts issued About 40,000 people in Scotland remained without electricity on Saturday night in the aftermath of Storm Éowyn and some may have to wait several days before it is restored, according to an energy distribution director. As of 4pm on Saturday, about 28,000 Scottish Power customers were without power, while as of 7.30pm, about 12,000 Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) customers were also without power. Continue reading...
Sri Lanka cancelled the agreement after allegations of corruption in a US probe last year, AFP reported citing unnamed government officials.
During the second T20I in Chennai, Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri humorously criticized England's Harry Brook after he was clean bowled by Varun Chakravarthy. They made light of Brook's previous complaint about smog in Kolkata affecting visibility, noting the clear conditions in Chennai.
Donald Trump has long ranted against wind energy -- claiming turbines are unsightly, dangerous to wildlife and too expensive -- with him threatening to upend decades of industry progress just a few hours after resuming power.
A wildfire at Khao Chom Hae in Rayong has persisted for more than five days, leading to growing worries about heightened dust pollution in the eastern Thai province and beyond.
Talk at the January 2025 American Meteorological Society’s annual meeting on research published here: https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1748-9326/adab86
A melting ice patch in the Rocky Mountains uncovered an ancient forest, and these trees have stories to tell about dynamic landscapes and climate change.
With four similar expansions set for take-off around the south-east of England, could the proposal finally get clearance? Two decades and 0.2C of global warming after a Labour government last weighed in on Heathrow, the answer appears the same: keep digging. Rachel Reeves’s anticipated backing for a third runway would again prioritise growth and the global economy over climate. Interviewers are even asking Ed Miliband if he would resign in protest – a question that last troubled the headlines in 2009 . Airport expansion in the UK, especially in the south-east of England, is coming regardless , with four other London-branded airports sneaking ahead in the queue. Stansted and City have both been granted permission to grow. Fully developed plans that will radically alter the scale of Gatwick...
Concerning the problem of fine particulate matter smaller than 2.5 microns (PM2.5), Bangkok was recently ranked among the worst cities for air quality according to Swiss-based IQAir. The number of patients with pollution-associated diseases has been reported to be high each year, with people risking their health just by breathing outside their homes. Some protocols have been...
US President Trump made several inaccurate and misleading statements during his recent appearances. He exaggerated his election victory margin, falsely claimed a significant youth vote win, misrepresented California's water policies and wildfire management, downplayed the January 6th Capitol riot violence, and overstated immigration numbers. He also incorrectly stated that FEMA ended housing assistance for hurricane survivors.
The new fund penalizes oil companies and customers.
Work was underway to remove hundreds of trees blocking roads and railway lines in the wake of the system, named Storm Éowyn by weather authorities.
One of France's last manufacturers of solar panels -- held by a unit of the state-owned EDF electricity group that manages the nation's nuclear power reactors, will be closed after no buyer emerged.
Growing concern over carbon dioxide emitted from oil-fuelled tractor trucks is expected to cause operators to buy more electric trucks, says Elenergy, a local distributor of battery-powered tractors made by China's Geely Automobile.
Climate change is increasing the rate and severity of coastal erosion, leading some experts to call for a “managed retreat” from beachfront development.
'If we don't take this as a wake up call, Canada is in big trouble. We have basically a single customer for oil and gas — that's the United States.'
Storm Éowyn brought gusts of up to 114mph (183 km/h) - causing travel disruption and leaving many in the UK and Ireland without power.
School officials said they did not allow ICE agents to enter the elementary school Friday morning.
Holding long-term global warming to two degrees Celsius -- the fallback target of the Paris climate accord -- is now "impossible," according to a stark new analysis published by leading scientists.
Mr Bulitavu said they launched the National Anti-Litter Campaign two weeks ago; this is aimed at reducing plastic waste and promoting sustainable practices.
Why 2025 Is a Critical Year for the Ocean shannon.paton@… Tue, 02/04/2025 - 16:50 The ocean’s alarm bells are ringing. Sea surface temperatures are at record highs due to climate change, marine pollution is pervasive, and ecosystem decline and biodiversity loss are rife. With just five years left to achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), SDG14 — the target to “conserve and sustainably use the oceans” — has seen slow progress and received the least funding of all the SDGs. And President Trump’s return to office has delivered yet another blow, suspending offshore wind energy projects and emphasizing resource extraction. All this stands in the way of building a sustainable ocean economy that supports people’s needs and protects the ocean...
Analysis drawing on satellite data and 13 climate models concludes that global heating makes marine heatwaves 20 times more likely Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Marine heatwaves linked to the deaths of 30,000 fish off the Western Australia coast were up to 100 times more likely to occur because of climate change, new research has found. Waters off WA have been affected by prolonged marine heatwaves since September. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Methanex, Taranaki. Image: Energy Resources Aotearoa The Climate Change Commission is recommending a review of free permits to big polluters under the ETS.
As Trump moves to shutter the main vehicle of U.S. international humanitarian aid efforts, a host of environmental and climate programs have also been impacted.
Freeze to EU’s LIFE programme funding would deprive 30 NGOs of up to 70% of annual incomes Several environmental NGOs could be effectively shut down in Europe, if a defunding push by rightwing MEPs is successful, campaigners say. At the same time that centre and far right MEPs are revving up strategies to defang , deregulate or decapitate the European Green Deal, an EU plan to cut emissions to net zero by 2050, a proposed funding freeze in the European Parliament would weaken green groups. Continue reading...
Prof James Hansen says pace of global heating has been significantly underestimated though other scientists disagree The pace of global heating has been significantly underestimated, according to renowned climate scientist Prof James Hansen, who said the international 2C target is “dead”. A new analysis by Hansen and colleagues concludes that both the impact of recent cuts in sun-blocking shipping pollution, which has raised temperatures, and the sensitivity of the climate to increasing fossil fuels emissions are greater than thought. Continue reading...
Lerwick Port Authority (LPA) has welcomed the announcement of a new, floating facility to restart oil production at a deep sea field north-east of Shetland.... Lerwick Harbour welcomes new oil production from Penguins field
China retaliated against President Donald Trump’s tariffs by slapping duties on U.S. coal, liquefied natural gas and minerals.
Elon Musk has often butted heads with the country’s top environmental agency, and the aide's presence there may indicate a shake-up is imminent.
Oleksandr Yanukovych oversaw large-scale coal, gas and property development projects before his father was ousted in 2014 and the family fled to Russia.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, 18 ,1205-1213 DOI : 10.1039/D4EE03893B, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Sang Won Lee, Tae Heon Nam, Seok Hee Lee, Tatsumi Ishihara, John T. S. Irvine, Tae Ho Shin We propose an ultrasonic spraying strategy for the one-step fabrication of uniform nano-electrodes with a nano-convex structure on an all-ceramic fuel electrode, enhancing both activity and durability. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Reductions in air pollution have helped warm the planet by cutting down on reflective particles in the atmosphere – but researchers still disagree on the size of this effect
[This Day] Abuja -- Lawmakers and environmentalists from the Republic of Liberia have sought collaboration with Nigeria on measures to combat effects of climate change, which is currently ravaging many countries of the world.
China also announced an investigation into Google in an apparent retaliation. Plus, the Senate confirms a fracking executive as energy secretary Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has fired the opening salvo of his trade war, imposing tariffs on China on Tuesday that prompted instant retaliation from Beijing and fears about the global economic repercussions. What could be the impact on ordinary Americans? Economists have warned Trump’s tariff plans risk raising prices for millions of Americans just weeks after he pledged, upon taking office, to “rapidly” bring them down. How much does the US trade with China? China is the US’s third-largest trading partner, behind Mexico and Canada, making up 11.3% of total trade and more...
Request by the Environmental Protection Agency to process hazardous waste from the Palisades fire near Malibu City Hall faces protest.
It marks the end of the London-based energy giant’s nearly centurylong operations in the onshore Niger Delta region.
New Zealand’s government outlined a second climate target last week, aiming to reduce emissions by 51-55 percent from 2005 levels by 2035.
The top 10 methane-emitting sites in the world release 28.8 million tonnes of the gas per year, say experts at the University of Bremen in Germany.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05966B, Paper Liyu Du, Yiming Zhang, Yiyang Xiao, Du Yuan, Meng Yao, Yun Zhang The electrochemical performances of composite solid-state electrolytes (CSEs) cannot satisfy the application requirements of solid-state batteries (SSBs) due to the low concentration of movable cations with disordered and slow cation... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
For a dozen years, study after scientific study has documented the vast amount of methane released to the atmosphere by oil and gas operations worldwide. Faced with mounting data, both producers and regulators have slowly but steadily ramped up efforts to cut these emissions, which are both a waste of natural resources and a powerful […] The post Study shows small sources account for large share of oil & gas methane emissions, underscores importance of key federal initiatives appeared first on Energy Exchange .
British scientists are hoping to monitor Antarctic krill from space as the species faces growing threats from climate change and overfishing.
Moscow’s renewed attacks on Ukraine’s electricity infrastructure this winter have heightened scrutiny over the Ukrainian Energy Ministry's failure to protect the country’s most critical energy facilities near nuclear power sites.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05509H, Paper Jiaping Niu, Junyuan Dong, Xiaohu Zhang, Lang Huang, Guoli Lu, Xiaolei Han, Jinzhi Wang, Tianyu Gong, Zheng Chen, Jingwen Zhao, Guanglei Cui This study reveals that quasi-metallic sodium clusters in hard carbon possess an electron state density even higher than that of metallic sodium, making them more susceptible to triggering thermal runaway compared to lithium in graphite. 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
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05304D, Review Article Xianwei Fu, Ruijuan Shi, Ye Liu, Xiaoxiao He, Qian Li, Yan Zhang, Yong Zhao, Shilong Jiao Aqueous batteries (ABs) based on water-containing electrolytes are intrinsically safe and serve as promising candidates for the grid-scale energy storage and power supplies of wearable electronics. The severe temperature fluctuations... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
China announces probe into Google and tariffs on coal, LNG, crude oil and other goods following Trump levy on all goods exported from China US China tariffs – live updates Donald Trump has fired the opening salvo of his trade war, imposing tariffs on China on Tuesday that sparked instant retaliation from Beijing, amid fears for the global economic repercussions. Moments after US tariffs of 10% came into effect, China swiftly announced an anti-trust investigation into Google. China’s finance ministry also announced 15% tariffs on coal and liquefied natural gas, and 10% on crude oil, farm equipment, large-displacement vehicles and pickup trucks from the US. Continue reading...
Pakistan and Saudi Arabia have signed agreements including a USD 1.2 billion deferred payment for oil imports and a USD 41 million water supply project. This deal aims to bolster Pakistan's economy by ensuring a steady petroleum supply while easing immediate fiscal pressures. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Saudi dignitaries witnessed the signing.
[SADC] The Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) convened the 30th Southern Africa Regional Climate Outlook Forum (SARCOF-30) in Antananarivo, Madagascar, from 28th to 30th January 2025. The forum focused on seasonal forecasting and climate outlook. The primary objective of the forum was to address the climate crisis through collaborative efforts and innovative approaches, reaffirming the region's commitment to fostering a safer and more climate-resilient environment. The event also aimed to improve the
Liberty Energy executive, who has called climate change activists alarmist, confirmed in vote of 59-38 The US Senate on Monday confirmed Chris Wright, a fracking executive, to be Donald Trump’s energy secretary. The vote was 59-38. Continue reading...
The CEO of Liberty Energy has been one of the fossil-fuel industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.
Differences in seawater colour could reveal how tiny Antarctic creatures are faring in a warming world.
Thailand is set to implement a carbon tax this month as part of its efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
The former fracking executive said in confirmation hearings that his top priority would be to “unleash” American energy production.
Ronald Smith, 67, from Red Deer, and has been on death row since 1983 after he and another man, high on LSD and alcohol, shot and killed two cousins near East Glacier, Montana.
To advance plans of securing a public/private partnership and land and operate NASA’s VIPER (Volatiles Investigating Polar Exploration Rover) mission on the Moon in collaboration with industry the agency announced Monday it is seeking U.S. proposals. As part of the agency’s Artemis campaign, instruments on VIPER will demonstrate U.S. industry’s ability to search for ice […]
The U.S. Senate on Tuesday approved Chris Wright, the CEO of a fracking company, to serve as secretary of energy.
‘Extremely smart’ explorer will search for ice on lunar surface and help carry out detailed survey of polar region, space experts say.
Wright, CEO of Denver-based Liberty Energy, has been one of the industry’s loudest voices against efforts to fight climate change.
A former economic adivsor to Nicola Sturgeon is heading up the company behind the purchase of a Highland estate for the purpose of selling carbon credits to firms looking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.
Using traditional crossbreeding, researchers have created a new strain of rice that produces much less methane, a potent greenhouse gas, when it is grown in flooded fields
[GroundUp] Source of the oil not yet confirmed, but locals suspect the wreck of the MV Ultra Galaxy
Climate change could wipe out a whopping $1.47 trillion in real estate value over the next 30 years and fundamentally transform the housing market, according to a new report. Read more...
Opposition leader claims a 44% cost reduction compared with Labor’s plan would be passed onto Australian household bills, but not everyone agrees Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Energy experts have rubbished claims by Peter Dutton that his plan to slow the rollout of renewable energy while waiting more than a decade for taxpayer-funded nuclear plants could bring down electricity bills in the short term. Dutton said if there was “a 44% reduction in the model of delivering an energy system, you would expect a 44% reduction, or of that order, being passed through in energy bill relief”. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Seasonal workers who are key to running national parks in the summer have had job offers rescinded.
Toxic chemicals from L.A.'s fires are going under-reported and pose serious long-term risks, a group of lawmakers say. They want the EPA to create a task force.
Since Hurricane Fiona in 2022, residents have endured more than 230 power outages, disrupting daily life, education, and health care. The post Puerto Rico must not be left in the dark appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Scientists warn that the Greenland Ice Sheet is breaking up faster thanks to climate change, potentially triggering a 'domino effect' leading to rising sea levels.
Critics say Trump is using every presidential power possible against clean power in sharp turn after Biden investments created jobs For several years, Republicans accused Joe Biden of waging a “war on energy” even as the Untied States drilled more oil and gas than at any time in its history . Now, a more tangible assault is gathering pace under Donald Trump – aimed squarely at wind, solar and other cleaner forms of power. In the first two weeks of his return as president, Trump has, like his first term, issued orders to open up more American land and waters for fossil fuel extraction and started the process to yank the US from the Paris climate agreement . “We will drill, baby drill,” said Trump, who has promised to cut energy and electricity prices in half within 18 months. Continue...
Whether you live deep in the wilderness or in Midtown Manhattan, the value of having access to nature is undeniable: green spaces are known to improve physical and mental health, mitigate the impacts of urban heat islands, and fight climate change.Read more...
A list of the top 10 global regions where natural or anthropogenic sources emit methane on a continuous, ‘persistent’ basis was recently published in a scientific journal.
CNN — Deadly floodwaters triggered by record rainfall in Australia’s northeast rose for a third day Monday as authorities warned flood-stricken communities to brace themselves for further destruction. One person drowned in the flooding on Sunday and thousands of residents in low-lying coastal suburbs and towns are under immediate evacuation orders after nearly a summer’s … The post Australia braces for more destruction as deadly floods devastate northeast appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Many U.S. refineries rely on Canadian crude, which will be hit with a new 10 percent tariff starting Tuesday.
Chevron and Exxon Mobil saw earnings decrease during the fourth quarter, despite hitting record oil and gas production in some key oil plays.
The U.S. imposed broad sanctions on Russian oil exports Jan. 10.
The department’s action follows similar moves taken by the Fed and FDIC.
The former central banker says he’ll get rid of Canada’s consumer carbon tax if he wins the Liberal leadership race.
Milder winters across the Northern Hemisphere are helping rats thrive in ever denser metropolitan areas.
Greenpeace co-director responds to report finding fewer than one in 20 working in sector identifies as non-white Environmental organisations “are still very white, especially at the top”, the co-director of Greenpeace has said as research showed little to no improvement in the ethnic diversity of their workforces. Areeba Hamid’s comments came as the third annual racial action on the climate emergency (Race) report into diversity among environmental charities found fewer than one in 20 of those working in the sector identified as people of colour or as other racial or ethnic minority groups. Continue reading...
Authorities say there is 'more significant rain to come' in north Queensland, amid warnings to residents not to return to flooded homes. Dams and river catchments from Mackay to Cairns remain swollen from a week of heavy rain, which has dumped more than 1.2 metres at some locations. More than 400 people – mostly in Townsville, Ingham and Cardwell – are in evacuation shelters after being advised on Sunday to flee North Queensland floods: hundreds evacuated, dozens rescued as 1.2m of rain dumped in some areas Queensland floods: authorities ready for ‘likelihood of more flooding’ – video Heatwave warning as ‘intensely hot’ weather continues in south-eastern Australia Continue reading...
[Global Witness] As Shell reports Q4 profits of £2.9 billion ($3.6 billion), a new Global Witness analysis reveals the firm paid out a staggering £18.2 billion ($22.6 billion) to shareholders in 2024, and reduced its spending on 'renewables and energy solutions' by 5% compared to the previous year.
Cities from Des Moines, Iowa, to Syracuse, New York, need to be on alert for ice, which could create treacherous travel conditions.
Canadian exports will be slapped with a 25 per cent tariff on Tuesday while the oil and gas tariff is only 10 per cent. Experts say that proves how crucial Alberta oil and gas is.
Some tropical lows are stalling, dumping huge volumes of rain – and climate change is playing a role Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Record-breaking floods across north Queensland have turned deadly, with one woman drowning while being rescued on Sunday. And the flood waters were still rising, with rain set to continue. With reports of up to one metre of rainfall in parts of north-east Queensland, the heaviest rain has fallen between Lucinda to Townsville in northern Queensland as the Bureau of Meteorology warns the big wet will continue for days. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email This article originally appeared in the Conversation . Steve Turton is an adjunct professor...
In a bid to boost India's nuclear sector, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced plans to amend the nuclear liability law and introduce a nuclear energy mission. This aims to attract foreign investment and increase private sector participation. By 2033, five indigenously developed small modular reactors will be operational, with a Rs 20,000 crore allocation for research and development.
A study of Paleolithic skeletons from Central Europe suggests people's teeth were worn down and crowded together because of cheek piercings.
Exclusive: National Fire Chiefs Council says firefighters’ ability to respond is at risk as it calls for preventive action The UK is not prepared for the impact of climate breakdown, fire chiefs have said, as they called on the government to take urgent action to protect communities. The National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said the ability of fire services to tackle weather-related emergencies was at risk, despite them often being the primary frontline response to major weather events including flooding, fires caused by heatwaves, and storm-related emergencies, all of which are becoming more common. Continue reading...
A majority of Bangkokians said state agencies related to the tackling of Bangkok's PM2.5 crisis were somewhat inefficient in their work and the government’s week-long offer of free public transport would be of little help to solve the problem, according to an opinion survey by the National Institute of Development Administration....
A listing of 24 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, January 26, 2025 thru Sat, February 1, 2025. This week's roundup is again published soleley by category. We are still interested in feedback to hone the categorization, so if you spot any clear misses and/or have suggestions for additional categories, please let us know in the comments. Thanks! Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts Dangerous temperatures could kill 50% more Europeans by 2100, study finds Net increase of 80,000 deaths a year projected in hottest scenario, with milder winters failing to redress balance by Ajit Niranjan, Environment The Guardian, Jan 27, 2025 Climate change made deadly Los...
White House official says US will pursue ‘complete denuclearisation’ but analysts believe Trump will instead pursue disarmament or reduction.
Government scheme to penalise pollution from burning rubbish won’t ensure more is recycled, consultants warn Councils may be forced to send more rubbish to landfill or export it overseas because of a new pollution tax set to be imposed on the UK’s network of waste incinerators. There are already more than 60 energy-from-waste incinerators across the UK and the Observer revealed in December that as many as 40 new plants are in the pipeline. Many local councils have supported the policy of burning waste, which is cheaper than sending it to landfill. Continue reading...
Haze pollution was a chronic problem nationwide, long before the capital was blanketed in PM2.5 pollutants over the past few weeks.
Justin Trudeau, Canada’s prime minister, announces tit-for-tat 25% tariffs and warns of impeded access to ‘vital goods critical to US security’ The leaders of Canada and Mexico have hit back after Donald Trump signed an order authorizing drastic tariffs of up to 25% on their exports to the US, while China said it would complain to the World Trade Organization after it was also targeted by the president. Canada’s prime minister, Justin Trudeau, on Saturday night made a televised address announcing concrete measures including a tit-for-tat 25% tariff phased in across C$155bn ($107bn) worth of American products. Trudeau said Trump had put at risk US consumers’ and industries’ access to much-needed Canadian critical minerals and resources including oil, energy and timber. The prime minister...
A new study published in Science Advances reveals that rat populations are surging in cities experiencing rising temperatures due to climate change and urban heat islands.
This deep-sea polar worm looks like it can't decide if it's dressed for a glitzy party or a gruesome massacre.
From wind and hydroelectric power to green hydrogen, renewable energy projects taking root across the Highlands could do more than generate clean power. They promise to revitalise local economies, strengthen communities, and reframe Scotland's role in the global energy landscape.
Using AI and the latest scientific data, MailOnline reveals what life on Earth might look like in 2100 thanks to climate change.
Despite a hostile administration, local governments in the West recognize the need to continue the energy transition, and they have plans. The post The climate fight endures appeared first on High Country News.
The Flow Country, is at the heart of a film which tells a sweeping story from fish crawling out of the water to anthropogenic climate change
We asked researchers how they stay positive even after the world tipped past 1.5 degrees warming last year. Their answers might surprise.
Exclusive: Chief climate adviser calls on Starmer to make ‘strong, confident’ case for green UK that public can buy into Ensuring that the costs of decarbonisation are shared fairly across society must be a top priority for ministers or they risk losing public support for net zero, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned. Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves should be making a “strong, confident” case for decarbonisation as an engine of economic growth, according to Emma Pinchbeck, the chief executive of the Climate Change Committee, the independent statutory adviser. Continue reading...
“Diversity” has been deleted. “Climate resilience” is now a popular substitute for “climate change.” And “pregnant people” has been replaced by “pregnant women.”
Samoa’s prime minister says US withdrawal from Paris climate agreement is ‘very disappointing’ and puts the survival of Pacific countries at greater risk Leaders and environmental advocates in the Pacific have expressed alarm over Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement and freeze foreign aid, warning the moves will accelerate the existential threats they face as nations on the frontlines of the climate crisis. The Paris agreement is the world’s main effort to address the impacts of the climate crisis. Trump has called it “unfair” and a “rip off”. Continue reading...
A hotel made entirely of ice and snow is celebrating a major milestone, and organizers have high hopes the seasonal attraction will stick around for years to come.
Removing climate information from the USDA website will harm farmers suffering from extreme weather and families suffering from high food prices.
OSLO - Climate change and efforts to curb it by moving away from fossil fuels are both threatening the rights and livelihood of Sami indigenous people in the Arctic, Amnesty International said on Friday.
A perfect storm of atmospheric rivers and drought since 2022 gave way to a sea of flammable brush.
Gaie Delap had prison term extended because contractors could not find wrist strap of right size A 78-year-old climate protester has been released on home detention curfew just a week after her prison term was extended because government contractors were unable to find the right-sized tag for her wrist . Gaie Delap, 78, a retired teacher and Just Stop Oil protester, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for her participation in a climate protest on the M25 in 2022 and was released last November under the home detention curfew (HDC) scheme. Continue reading...
Global warming is worsening droughts, making sea levels rise, and fueling deadly storms. Now scientists have a new problem to add to that list: Climate change is helping rat populations thrive in U.S. cities.
Sharp rise in population in 11 of 16 cities expected to continue as rising temperatures make it easier for the animals to breed, say researchers Rat numbers are soaring in cities as global temperatures warm, research shows. Washington DC, San Francisco, Toronto, New York City and Amsterdam had the greatest increase in these rodents, according to the study, which looked at data from 16 cities globally. Eleven of the cities showed “significant increasing trends in rat numbers”, said the paper published in the journal Science Advances, and these trends were likely to continue. Continue reading...
Most Liberal leadership candidates are vowing to end or at least freeze the existing carbon price charged on fossil fuel purchases.
[New Zimbabwe] Invictus Energy, the company spearheading an ambitious oil and gas project in northern Zimbabwe says the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) recent US$5 million capital injection into the project will go a long way in turning around the country's fortunes.
The gigantic coronal hole is blasting high-speed solar wind toward Earth, potentially igniting vibrant auroras and minor geomagnetic activity on Jan. 31.
What challenges are you setting yourself in 2025? Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Small but meaningful changes can have a big effect on reducing your carbon footprint. Here are the goals Guardian readers are setting themselves this year, prompted by Change by Degrees’ monthly guide for making meaningful environmental change in 2025. Continue reading...
The new administration's hostility to wind power raises questions for alternative energy in farm country.
[This Day] The Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with MTN Nigeria and Tomorrow.io, to develop a Digital Climate Advisory Services (DCAS) System aimed at delivering location-specific, actionable weather advisories to Nigerian farmers via mobile SMS.
The United Nations declared 2025 as the International Year of Glaciers’ Preservation to promote awareness about the role of glaciers, snow and ice. The climate system and global hydrological cycle are dependent on accumulated water in solid form as glaciers, snow and ice. Because of the global temperature rise and its impact on the Earth’s […]
[The Herald] Six people huddle around a table, their brows furrowed in concentration as they piece together the puzzle of the changing climate.
PHOTO: Ministry for the Environment Lawyers say it’s “highly questionable” whether the government’s new climate target for 2035 meets requirements, while European politicians have started...
Low pressure strengthens to tropical cyclone status in Indian Ocean, while European windstorm season rages on A compact and stationary area of low pressure brought a sustained period of heavy rain to southern parts of Madagascar this week, with weather stations at Taolagnaro and Toliara recording five-day rainfall totals of 178mm and 196mm respectively, with a peak 24-hour total of 93mm at Toliara. This area of low pressure strengthened to tropical cyclone status on Tuesday and was given the name Elvis. Although southern Madagascar experienced gusty winds owing to the storm, Elvis’s primary impacts on land were the result of the persistent rainfall. As of 9am on Thursday, Elvis contained maximum sustained winds of 40 knots and was tracking south-south-east, with no further effects on land...
Hundreds of idle oil leases sit untapped in the Gulf of Mexico.
Climate change and efforts to curb it by moving away from fossil fuels are both threatening the rights and livelihood of Sami indigenous people in the Arctic, Amnesty International said Friday.
The US exit from the climate accord raises concerns about Indonesia’s ability to achieve its net-zero emissions goals.
Lithium-ion batteries are making up a significant portion of these dangerous items - and the EPA worries they may explode or reignite.
The state energy office found that liquefied natural gas could be a cost-effective option for the island of Oahu, but environmental critics disagree.
Gov. Phil Murphy wants state lawmakers to codify his goal of achieving 100 percent clean energy by 2035.
Democrat Josh Shapiro urges "big and dynamic steps" — fossil fuel subsidies to stimulate development and cap and trade to cut emissions.
The government fleshed out the goal Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced at the COP29 summit in November.
[The Conversation Africa] Burundi faces serious climate and environmental challenges. The biggest is the country's overdependence on the use of biomass (firewood). The second is outdated agricultural practices that have led to deforestation. In turn this has increased the country's vulnerability to climate shocks.
Engine oil is the lifeblood of your car. In addition to regular oil changes, knowing what happens when engine oil gets too hot is important. Here's the lowdown.
The former governor of North Dakota is promoting President Trump’s “energy dominance” agenda and wants more oil, gas and mining on public lands.
PM Modi, addressing the 38th National Games opening ceremony, highlighted the excessive use of cooking oil as a significant contributor to obesity. He stressed that overconsumption of edible oil is affecting people of all ages and increasing the risk of diseases like diabetes and heart disease. He urged households to reduce their oil intake to combat this issue.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under pressure to overrule Ed Miliband and give the green light to the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil projects, which could generate billions for the economy.
This story was originally published by Capital B, a nonprofit newsroom that centers Black voices. To read more of Adam Mahoney’s work on climate change, visit Capital B. As Los Angeles battled its largest wildfires in history, parts of the southern U.S. faced a very different kind of disaster — record-breaking snowstorms not seen in over 125 […]
The UK has set an ambitious goal to radically reduce carbon emissions by 2035.
With so much bad news about climate change lately, is it too late for the world to tackle the problem? Professor Felix Dodds and Chris Spence review the current state-of-play.
Some US states may see the number of power cuts caused by hurricanes jump by 60 per cent by 2100 in a high-emissions scenario, affecting tens of millions each decade
Images for an impressive 2026 Toyota Tundra HD are already starting to circulate. However, you can't believe everything you see on the internet.
An Interior Department secretarial order retains a 60-day moratorium on renewable energy authorizations.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- A widening scandal of corruption, abuse of power and extortion has emerged within Somalia's Ministry of Environment and Climate Change, raising grave concerns about the integrity of the country's climate financing mechanisms. At the centre of the controversy is the Director General of the Ministry, Yusuf Abdirahman Samatar, who has allegedly been exploiting his position to manipulate climate funding, pressure international financial institutions and coerce organisations into paying bribes to secure their
Amazon is restructuring and laying off employees in its communications and sustainability divisions. The company is streamlining operations after significant growth during the pandemic. Affected employees will receive financial support and assistance. Amazon remains committed to its sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2040 and using renewable energy by 2025.
The fire forced about 5,000 residents of the town and 20,000 visitors in Jasper National Park to flee in July.
In this week's issue of our environmental newsletter, we find out how much longer you could live (and the emissions you could cut) if you swap out some read meat for plant-based proteins. We also explore how fracking causes earthquakes and see the greenery on Singapore's buildings that's attracting nature.
The proposal stemmed from a court ruling requiring the Forest Service to get permission from EPA to drop fire suppressants around waterways.
Two of Scotland's oil and gas fields have just been ruled 'unlawful'. But what does that mean, for the industry, and for campaigners against climate change?
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05462H, Review Article Jingsheng He, Yu Bai, Zhixin (Veela) Luo, Ran Ran, Wei Zhou, Wei Wang, Zongping Shao Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) as new-generation photovoltaic cells have received remarkable interests due to the facile fabrication procedures and superb power conversion efficiencies (PCEs). Nevertheless, the widely used noble metal-based... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
While the US president seems hellbent on securing Greenland, local experts advise that achieving control of its potentially lucrative shipping route will be no mean feat If shipping boss Niels Clemensen were to offer any advice to Donald Trump or anyone else trying to get a foothold in Greenland, it would be this: “Come up here and see what you are actually dealing with.” Sitting on the top floor of his beamed office in Nuuk harbour, where snow is being flung around by strong winds in the mid-morning darkness outside and shards of ice pass by in the fast-flowing water, the chief executive of Greenland’s only shipping company, Royal Arctic Line, says: “What you normally see as easy [setting up operations] in the US or Europe is not the same up here.” As well as the cold, ice and extremely...
A judge has upheld a legal challenge by environmental campaigners against the decision to grant consent to two new oil and gas fields in the North Sea.
The judgement came after a case brought by environmental campaigners at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.
The proposed Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea have been ruled unlawful by the Court of Session in Edinburgh
In the ancient microbial Wood-Ljungdahl pathway, carbon dioxide (CO2) is fixed in a multistep process that ends with acetyl–coenzyme A (acetyl-CoA) synthesis at the bifunctional carbon monoxide dehydrogenase/acetyl-CoA synthase complex (CODH/ACS). In ...
Floods had nearly encircled and seeped into a French town on Thursday, with officials warning that one nearby river could reach historic levels in coming days.
Planned methane and carbon dioxide regulations are viewed differently by industry groups.
The installations meant China surpassed a goal, six years early, of having 1,200 gigawatts from renewables by 2030.
During his confirmation hearing for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. leaned in on his environmental credentials but refused to denounce President Donald Trump for calling climate change a hoax.
A Scottish court on Thursday ruled against the development of two oil and gas fields in the North Sea in a "historic win" for two environmental groups.
The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will ask the government to declare Bangkok as an air pollution control area as PM2.5 levels are expected to surge again over the next seven days.
British energy giant Shell on Thursday announced a 17-percent drop in annual net profit owing to weaker oil and gas prices as well as asset write-offs.
What do Greenlanders make of Donald Trump’s interest in their island? Miranda Bryant reports In 2019, when Donald Trump first raised the prospect of the US acquiring Greenland, few people took it seriously. But today, at the start of his second term as president, when Trump says “I think we’re going to have it”, his words ring alarm bells. To find out why the world’s largest island is of such enduring interest to Trump, Miranda Bryant , the Guardian’s Nordic correspondent, recently travelled to Greenland’s capital, Nuuk. There, she tells Helen Pidd , Greenlanders are well aware of the minerals and strategic value that their island holds, especially as the changing climate is accelerating superpower competition in the Arctic. Continue reading...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Trump's pick to run the Department of Health and Human Services, squared off with Democratic senators for more than four hours in a contentious confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee.
After a lengthy shutdown, South Sudan's oil is flowing again. But experts question whether the resumption of production will end the nation's economic struggles.
For Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities (IPLC) organizations of the Americas, 2025 brings fresh expectations. For the first time, the UNFCCC COP30 will take place in the Amazon Basin, hosted by the city of Belém, in the Brazilian state of Pará. This will present a unique opportunity to cast global attention to the challenges and potential solutions unfolding in the wider Amazon region. The post The Indigenous Peoples and Local Communities’ Road to COP30 at Belém: An Outlook for 2025 appeared first on Climate 411 .
Restricting Alberta energy exports to the U.S. is within Ottawa's purview. But recent comments suggest that move may be unlikely, though not "off the table."
Learn more about polar bear sebum, the oil on their fur that prevents ice from sticking to them, and how it could be used to replace certain PFAS.
Two Just Stop Oil protesters, Richard Weir, 60, and Hayley Walsh, 42 have been charged after a West End play of The Tempest starring Sigourney Weaver was stopped by a demo.
Ocean warming has more than quadrupled in recent decades and is likely to accelerate even faster if humanity fails to address climate change, scientists find.
In a new study, scientists solve a mystery hiding in polar bear fur. The answer might help us all.
[Liberian Investigator] Dar Es Saleem Tanzania -- Liberia has officially submitted its "National Energy Compact" for financing consideration by the African Development Bank, the World Bank, and other global financing partners at the ongoing World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
A bright fireball streaked across the sky above mountains, glaciers and spruce forest near the town of Revelstoke in British Columbia, Canada, on the evening of March 31, 1965. Fragments of this meteorite, discovered by beaver trappers, fell over a lake. A layer of ice saved them from the depths and allowed scientists a peek […]
An estate on the Highlands has been bought by a company which specialises in selling carbon credits to firms looking to offset their greenhouse gas emissions.
The West Antarctic ice sheet could cause metres of sea level rise if it collapses – but more than 120,000 years ago, it may have survived an even warmer period than it is experiencing now
Due to climate change and other factors, waters levels are plummeting. Learn what could help and why it’s so important to address.
As UK chancellor backs expansion at London’s biggest airport, we assess the possible environmental impacts More climate-heating carbon emissions, more people enduring noisy aircraft over their homes and, most likely, more air pollution – these would be the environmental impacts of building a third runway at Heathrow airport, a plan that has been backed by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves . Despite many years of lobbying for a third runway, there is no current proposal that can be analysed for its environmental impacts. However, the last proposal was extensively assessed by the Airports Commission (AC) in 2017 and remains relevant. Continue reading...
Applications to carry out small-scale research projects in the Antarctic in the 2025/26 season are invited from UK-based researchers through the Collaborative Antarctic Science Scheme (CASS). The scheme provides opportunities … The post Opportunities for Antarctic research – apply now! appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Australian Energy Market Operator also reports coal-fired power plants’ contribution fell below 50% for the first time Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Renewable power reached a record share of Australia’s main electricity supply in the December 2024 quarter, with the contribution of coal-fired generation dipping below 50% for the first time, the Australian Energy Market Operator said. Renewable energy sources accounted for 46% of the overall supply mix in the national energy market (NEM), driving quarterly total emissions and emissions intensity to record low levels. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Left hanging are EPA reviews of lead, nitrogen oxides and ozone, three pollutants associated with serious health and environmental effects.
Experts at the University of Surrey found a clear link between warmer conditions and more salmonella cases in England and Wales.
They can store a large amount of clean energy, releasing it when it’s needed most. The post Pumped hydro systems could help solve the challenge of renewable energy storage appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Researchers say that long-term exposure to high levels of air pollution, particularly wildfire smoke, is linked to dementia.
Saket Soni, founder of Resilience Force, says skilled restoration workers, with a range of legal statuses, are doing the arduous task of repairing US cities affected by disasters Trump’s immigration crackdown could cause chaos for communities trying to rebuild after devastating wildfires and floods , as the vast majority of skilled disaster-restoration workers are immigrants, a leading expert has warned. Republican and Democratic voters across the US are reeling from climate-fueled disasters, with thousands of homes and businesses destroyed and damaged by the ongoing fires in Los Angeles , as well as major hurricanes in Florida, Texas, North Carolina and Georgia last year. Continue reading...
If the courts let 16 climate activist’s draconian sentences stand this week, we are no better than an authoritarian state Caroline Lucas is an environmental activist and former Green MP Sixteen jailed Just Stop Oil activists will appear in court this week in an appeal against their sentences, which were believed to be the harshest ever for peaceful protest in Britain. For damaging picture frames, obstructing the road, or just talking about obstructing the road, they have received punishments that we would normally reserve for serious crimes. People trying to draw attention to the government failure to confront the cause of the climate crisis were imprisoned for up to five years. These sentences have been condemned as draconian by Amnesty International, as “a grave erosion of … freedoms”...
Progress roundup: Children’s rights and needs drove national policy in Colombia and Finland. And for coastal areas, new proof of seabeds as carbon sinks.
A new report finds 24 states have yet to establish an “energy efficiency resource standard," which has been shown to curb demand, lower costs and reduce emissions.
[The Conversation Africa] The care economy is an important but unrecognised sector for climate change adaptation. I use the term "care economy" to encompass the work of caring for people that is paid and unpaid, largely undertaken by women. This work takes place in a range of places. This includes private and public settings, such as households, community centers, hospitals, schools, and care homes.
The president's first week brought tough talk on cutting climate and clean energy spending. This week brought chaos.
The dry, windy conditions that helped spread the blazes were 35 percent more likely to occur because of global warming.
Environmentalists fear overheated water could bleach Ningaloo Reef as woman says swimming at local beach like taking ‘hot’ shower Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A mass fish kill spanning 9km along Western Australia’s Pilbara coast was likely caused by an ongoing marine heatwave, authorities have said. An estimated 30,000 fish washed up earlier in January at beaches near Gnoorea Point, 50km south-west of Karratha. Continue reading...
Hotel operators are urging the government to work with the entire supply chain to solve the smog issue before it severely hampers tourism, while hostels cry foul over the high cost burden of having clean air for guests.
[UNHCR] Seybata sits cross-legged on a worn blue mat in a sun-dappled compound in Harobanda, a neighbourhood in Niger's capital, Niamey. Her hands deftly stitch a large calico cloth, which she and a friend will use to cover a stack of salvaged items - a bed frame, cupboards, pots, and pans, all bearing the scars of water damage. The ground beneath them is dry and hard, belying the deluge that swept through the compound when catastrophic floods ravaged parts of Niamey and much of Niger between July and September.
The Coalition has revealed when it will start building nuclear power plants.
Scientists cited Russia nuclear threats amid the Ukraine war, other global tension, climate change and the rise of AI.
The fires, likely to be the costliest in world history, were made about 35% more likely due to the 1.3°C of global warming that has occurred since preindustrial times. The post Climate change made deadly Los Angeles wildfires 35% more likely: new attribution study appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Scientists say the fires that engulfed Los Angeles were made 35% more likely due to climate warming.
A new analysis finds that human-caused warming helped dry out the vegetation that turned LA into a firestorm.
The fossil fuel giant is building natural gas power plants specifically for data centers.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05715E, Review Article yunling Jiang, linsen huang, chaojie chen, Yao Zheng, Shizhang Qiao Electrocatalytic carbon dioxide reduction (CO2RR) presents a viable strategy to transfer the dominant greenhouse gas, CO2, into high-value-added chemicals, supporting carbon neutrality. CO2RR in alkaline and neutral media have thrived... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Atomic scientists push clock to 89 seconds before midnight, citing nuclear risk, AI and climate crisis as a ‘warning’ A panel of international scientists has moved their symbolic “Doomsday Clock” closer to midnight than ever before, citing Russian nuclear threats amid its invasion of Ukraine, tensions in other world hotspots, military applications of artificial intelligence and the climate crisis as factors underlying the risks of global catastrophe. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists set the clock to 89 seconds before midnight – the theoretical point of annihilation. That is one second closer than it was set last year. The Chicago-based non-profit created the clock in 1947 during the cold war tensions that followed the second world war to warn the public about how close humankind was...
Oil and gas companies would be liable for damages caused by climate change-related disasters in California under legislation introduced Monday by two Democratic lawmakers.
Exclusive: Monash University study suggests those who rely more on newspapers and public broadcasters more likely to score highly on ‘civic values’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast People who get most of their news from commercial TV and radio are more likely to believe the conspiracy theory that climate change is a natural phenomenon rather than caused by humans, a new study has found. Respondents were asked questions such as “When you encounter information about politics that challenges your point of view, what do you tend to do?” and provided with multiple choice answers. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Nominees for EPA and the Interior and Energy departments will see floor action soon.
Egypt now ranks amongst the top 10 African countries with the largest proven crude oil reserves in 2025, according to the ‘Business Africa‘ platform. In a report released on Tuesday, the platform stated that oil is a vital source of energy and economy in many African countries, which possess huge reserves of this precious resource. … The post Egypt amongst top 10 African countries with largest proven crude oil reserves: Business Africa appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Police say a man in his 60s who was taken to hospital along with two police officers has died, after a carbon monoxide leak Monday afternoon south of Montreal.
[The Conversation Africa] Increased average temperatures, climate variability, and extreme weather events are taking a toll on the environment and disproportionately affecting the lives and livelihoods of vulnerable communities. This is intensifying challenges in the world of work.
Research provides more evidence that food is a potentially overlooked exposure route to toxic ‘forever chemicals’ Produce grown in home gardens around a North Carolina PFAS plant contain dangerous levels of the chemicals, new research has found, providing more evidence that food is a potentially overlooked exposure route to the compounds, especially when grown near polluters. The study’s authors say findings point to much of the contamination resulting from air emissions, which research increasingly suggests is an underestimated source of PFAS pollution. Continue reading...
PHOTO: American Clean Power The Offshore Renewable Energy Bill received general support in Parliament when it received its first reading late last year.
In the late 1980s, ocean temperatures were rising at a rate of 0.06°C per decade, according to experts from the University of Reading. Now, that rate has surged to a whopping 0.27°C per decade.
[Daily Maverick] The source of an oil pollution incident which left 19 underweight African penguins oiled between Hout Bay and Kommetjie last week remains a mystery.
The rate of warming in the oceans has more than quadrupled since 1985, suggesting global warming in general has undergone a marked acceleration
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE04739G, Paper Xiaoxin Li, Chao Deng, Rong Chen, Xu Li, Furong Xie, Zinan Wu, Yu Xie, Song Wang, Guo-Ming Weng Reducing global carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is a critical issue that requires sustainable, energy-efficient and scalable solutions. Electrochemical carbon dioxide capture and release with redox active molecule has drawn an... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Follow today’s news live Australia’s new chief scientist open to nuclear power but warns country will ‘miss the bus’ if it waits Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast AFP warns parents over rise in AI-generated child abuse material There has been an increase in the use of AI-generated child abuse material in the past year, including students creating material like deepfakes to harass or embarrass classmates, the Australian Centre to Counter Child Exploitation has said. Children and young people are curious by nature, however, anything that depicts the abuse of someone under the age of 18 – whether that’s videos, images, drawings or stories – is child abuse material, irrespective of whether it is ‘real’ or not. The AFP encourages all parents and guardians...
Once in service, the project will generate enough power for more than 120,000 homes, according to a statement from New York City-based Greenbacker Renewable Energy.
The firm says increases were necessary to fund infrastructure aimed at coping with climate change.
Normandy and Brittany were already waterlogged after the passage of last week's Storm Éowyn, which left two people dead from fallen trees and more than 1 million people without electricity in Ireland and Britain.
Prof Tony Haymet says nuclear industry will need to ‘rebuild their social licence’ while noting solar and wind are ‘incredibly cheap’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s new chief scientist says he is open to the prospect of nuclear power playing a role in the country’s energy mix, but remains focused on forms of energy that were “available to help us right now”. On his first day in the job, Prof Tony Haymet said new energy-intensive technologies like artificial intelligence could be powered by renewables, but that he thought serious discussions about nuclear in Australia were likely to be years away. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Trump has signaled his desire for the Arctic Island, which is believed to hold large untapped mineral and oil reserves, to become part of the United States.
Right wing US president Donald Trump has said North Sea oil production should be increased as the industry also won support from a state seen as progressive
In 2100, global sea levels will rise by a staggering 6.2ft according to a study - so artificial intelligence (AI) reveals exactly what this might look like in nine of the world's cities - but can you tell which ones?
As wildfires and other effects of climate change threaten the future of the region, devs are pulling together to raise funds for those affected.
Russia has been warming at more than twice the global average since 1976.
Chancellor reassures Labour colleagues that climate concerns go ‘hand in hand’ with economic ambitions Rachel Reeves has told MPs the government needs to go “further and faster” to increase economic growth, as Downing Street sought to reassure people concerned about the environment that net zero and increasing output go “hand in hand”. The chancellor has unnerved some Labour MPs and green campaigners with her increasingly punchy rhetoric about economic growth being a priority over preventing climate change, as she strives to improve the UK’s anaemic forecasts and drive up living standards. Continue reading...
The judges described this year's entries as an 'incredible visual journey around the world, capturing its breathtaking moods and colours'.
Two veterans of Trump's first term who have lobbied for years to roll back environmental regulations now hold key jobs at the agency.
Scientists at London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine have predicted just how many people in Europe will die from climate change by the end of the century.
Elon Musk’s company still imports large number of cars into Europe from its Shanghai factory Tesla has filed a complaint against the European Commission after the imposition of tariffs by the bloc on its Chinese-made electric vehicles. The EU announced its decision to impose tariffs on all imports of Chinese electric cars in June, alleging that the Chinese government had provided unfair state subsidies to manufacturers in order to win a dominant position in the emerging industry. EU leaders approved the tariffs in October . Continue reading...
[SAnews.gov.za] The Riversdale solar energy project, which is set to bring reliable, affordable and renewable energy, is making satisfactory progress, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde.
Storm Herminia has unleashed downpours in western France, with parts of Brittany put on red weather alert Monday, while eight other French departments were put on orange alert for flooding, flash floods or avalanches.
Cycling's world governing body the UCI is expected to vote for a ban on the use of carbon monoxide rebreathing equipment this week, but why?
Figueres, the architect of the 2015 Paris climate agreement, has been helping people around the world understand the teachings of Buddhist monk and peace activist Thích Nhất Hạnh. The post What Christiana Figueres thinks the climate movement can learn from Buddhism appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Keeping the nuclear energy pipeline within the United States will also significantly improve national security.
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University have predicted that global sea levels could rise by a staggering 6.2 feet (1.9 metres) by 2100 if carbon dioxide emissions continue to increase.
Mike Smith. PHOTO: Supplied Veteran activist Mike Smith plans to appeal a court decision that dismissed his case, which argues the government is breaking the law by failing to take adequate action on climate change.
The cold air will be somewhat limited, but enough arctic air will wrap around the system that a snowstorm could break out in parts of Arizona, New Mexico and portions of the Plains.
[Vanguard] ... Targets 792,000 new jobs in renewable energy, waste management
North Dakota sued the Interior Department at least five times under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now he’s set to run the agency. The post Trump’s nominee for leading Interior attempted to rip up rules governing public lands appeared first on High Country News.
Volunteers flooded the beaches to help with cleanup eventually prompting the federal government to step to help clean up thousands of tons of fuel oil.
The president failed to boost coal in his first administration. Now he's betting that surging energy demand will revive an industry in decline.
[Vanguard] ...Targets 792,000 new jobs in renewable energy, waste management
The oil field is expected to pump 1 million barrels a day by the middle of this year.
Britain's Treasury is gung-ho about airport expansion — despite long-standing climate concerns of the government’s energy secretary.
Within hours of his inauguration, the US President issued executive orders to withdraw from the UN treaty and expand fossil fuels. Australia should not be tempted to follow suit.
Indian High Commissioner Pranay Verma highlighted the significance of India-Bangladesh collaboration in ensuring peace and development in the Bay of Bengal. He emphasized mutual benefits, shared challenges like climate change, and interlinked futures. At India's 76th Republic Day reception, Verma reiterated India's support for a democratic and inclusive Bangladesh and the importance of continued, mutually beneficial ties.
Hot, dry and windy weather for Australia’s south-east prompts bushfire and heatwave warnings Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Multiple heatwave and bushfire warnings are in place for the Australia Day public holiday, with every Australian capital city expecting maximum temperatures above 30C and Melbourne forecast for a scorcher. On Monday Melbourne was forecast to hit 41C before a late cool change. Sydney was due for 31C, Brisbane 30C, Adelaide 35C, Perth 32C and Hobart 32C. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Humans have become a geologic force by cooking the planet — using fire on a scale that is altering land, water, air and ecosystems.
Antarctica is melting, and crucial details are beginning to come into focus of exactly how it's happening.
Fresh weather warnings come after a second person is confirmed to have died in Storm Éowyn.
Repair efforts hampered by strong winds and rain as Met Office issues new storm-related weather warnings More than 400,000 properties across the UK and Ireland remain without power after the battering by Storm Éowyn, with repair efforts hampered by continuing strong winds and rain. In Northern Ireland about 101,000 households and businesses were without power on Sunday while in Scotland the figure was 20,000. Continue reading...
When a massive fire erupted at one of the world's largest lithium-ion battery storage facilities in Monterey County, it didn't just send a toxic plume of smoke over nearby communities — it cast a shadow of doubt over the future of California's clean energy industry.
A listing of 23 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, January 19, 2025 thru Sat, January 25, 2025. This week's roundup is again published soleley by category. We are still interested in feedback to hone the categorization, so if you spot any clear misses and/or have suggestions for additional categories, please let us know in the comments. Thanks! Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts Climate change is forcing us to rethink our sense of ‘home’ – and what it means to lose it by Talia Fell and Codie Condos Distratis , The Conversation, Jan 16, 2025 Greenland`s lakes are getting uglier-and fast The transformation could be permanent...
If you check your oil and find it smells like gas, then it's something that shouldn't be ignored. Here are the most likely culprits and the actions to take.
Multiple federal agencies, including defence, state, interior, energy, EPA, and SSA, witnessed firings as President Trump removed 17 inspectors general appointed during his first term. Critics, including Senator Elizabeth Warren, argue this action undermines checks on presidential power and facilitates corruption.
Brock Nelson's overtime goal propelled the Islanders to a 3-2 win over the Hurricanes that extended their winning streak to a season-high four games.
The Met Office has issued another swathe of yellow weather warnings covering much of the west of the UK, some which run until Tuesday, in the aftermath of the weather bomb
They aren’t letting the Hurricanes’ potential improvement affect them.
We know very little about some parts of Earth's atmosphere.
Drought-ravaged Los Angeles, still battling the remnants of a series of devastating wildfires, will receive significant rainfall beginning Saturday but a new threat of flooding in burn-scarred areas has emerged.
Results from Shell and Exxon this week will be weaker – and Trump’s desire to drill may result in oversupply Almost three years ago, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine wiped out Europe’s largest source of gas and shocked global energy markets, setting the stage for quarter after quarter of better-than-expected earnings for the fossil fuel producers ready to profit from the volatility. Now those returns are beginning to cool. But as markets have reduced to a simmer, oil executives have warned that profits are also going off the boil. A glut of new oil and gas projects, stoked by a pro-fossil-fuel agenda from the White House, could mean weaker markets in the future too. Continue reading...
Arizona capital, made drier and hotter by climate crisis, edges towards longest streak without recorded rain The US city of Phoenix is close to breaking another extreme weather record, this time the longest stretch without rain as drought conditions worsen across Arizona. As of Saturday, there had been no recorded rainfall in America’s fifth largest city for 154 consecutive days – the second longest dry spell on record as the climate crisis collides with natural weather patterns. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Vox.com and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration.As President Donald Trump’s first week in office comes to a close, his biggest accomplishments are things many of us anticipated: chaos and confusion. Some of the many executive orders the president has signed do threaten democracy and others endanger the planet. But others […]
President Volodymyr Zelensky said Saturday that Ukraine was prepared to send coal to fuel a major power plant in the Moldovan breakaway region of Transnistria, hit by an unprecedented energy crisis.
More wind and rain forecast for Ireland and UK, with snow and ice warnings also in place Storm Éowyn – live updates Nearly 1 million properties are without power across the island of Ireland after Storm Éowyn swept in strong gusts that damaged buildings and blocked roads. A man died after a tree fell on his car in County Donegal on Friday and fallen trees and debris blocked a number of main roads across Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland and Scotland. Continue reading...
Adani Group has debunked rumors about the cancellation of their 484 MW wind power projects in Sri Lanka, asserting the deal is still on. The Sri Lankan government is reviewing the project tariffs as part of routine procedure under the new administration, while the Adani Group remains committed to investing $1 billion in the local green energy sector.
Exclusive: Gaie Delap told she will have to serve 20 more days that correspond to period of time at home after recall A 78-year-old climate protester has had her prison term extended for being “unlawfully at large” when government contractors were unable to find the right-sized tag for her wrist , which would have allowed her to complete her sentence in the community. Gaie Delap, a retired teacher and Just Stop Oil protester, was sentenced to 20 months in prison for her participation in a climate protest on the M25 in 2022 and was released last November under the home detention curfew (HDC) scheme. Continue reading...
The desired beachfront property is in danger of extinction thanks to climate change, and we should retreat slightly inland to survive.
David Attenborough cameraman Gordon Buchanan was once moments from death after a polar bear decided to attack as he filmed in Svalbard in the Arctic Circle for a BBC series.
The storm killed one and has cut power to homes, grounded hundreds of flights and forced public transport to come to a standstill. Officials have closed schools and warned people to stay indoors.
As January temperatures soar and parts of Australia swelter through a hot long weekend, readers share their eco-friendly tips and tricks for keeping cool Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com With 2024 confirmed as the hottest year on record, it’s never been a more important time to consider how to keep our homes comfortable during oppressive summer heat . As January temperatures soar and parts of Australia swelter through a hot long weekend, readers share their eco-friendly tips and tricks for keeping cool inside, whether you own your own home or are renting. Continue reading...
With hurricane-force winds of 84 mph, gusting to 114 mph, Éowyn was the strongest storm on record for Ireland. The post Storm Eowyn brings hurricane-level destruction to Ireland appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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