Toyota Motor Thailand is preparing to hold talks with the new government on oil and electricity policies, as surging energy prices weigh heavily on consumers considering car purchases.
OPEC members on Sunday agreed to a modest boost in oil output as the war in Iran continues to push global crude oil and gas prices higher.
Incident prompts political scrutiny across Hungary as Viktor Orbán trails in polls before next Sunday’s election Serbia has said it found “explosives of devastating power” near a pipeline that carries Russian natural gas to Hungary and beyond, sparking claims by Hungary’s leading opposition candidate of a possible “false flag” operation aimed at influencing the country’s elections. On Sunday, Hungary’s prime minister, Viktor Orbán, said he had been informed by Serbia’s president, Aleksandar Vučić, of the discovery near an extension of the TurkStream pipeline, which transports Russian gas through the Balkans to central and eastern Europe. Continue reading...
Market volatility caused by Middle East conflict exposes energy traders to heavy losses and rumours of insider trading at the highest level On the weekend that US-Israeli drones first began to rain down on Tehran, energy traders across the world’s major financial centres began to redraw their strategies. When they returned to their trading desks on that March Monday morning, they found oil and gas prices spiking amid a market nightmare made real: the unprecedented shutdown of the vital trade route through the strait of Hormuz . Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In 2021, China’s leader Xi Jinping made two important promises intended to signal China‘s commitment to fighting climate change. At the Leaders Climate Summit in that April, he announced that China would “strictly control” coal generation until 2025 when it would […]
US President Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, threatening to "blow everything up and take over the oil" if a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz isn't reached swiftly. Tensions escalated following US-Israeli strikes on Iran, disrupting oil markets and regional stability.
Hong Kong’s economy showed resilience in the first quarter of 2026 amid volatility in the equity and oil markets brought by war in the Middle East, the city’s finance chief has said. In a review of the city’s economic health in the first three months of this year, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po on Sunday attributed Hong Kong’s performance to the steady growth of mainland China’s economy, with the city leveraging the situation to establish itself as a global hi-tech financing hub. The...
The Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy announced that the current severe and unprecedented global energy resource crisis due to the ongoing war in the Arabian Gulf region has necessitated the ministry’s decision to increase electricity prices for certain commercial and residential consumption brackets, effective this April. In a statement issued on Saturday, the … The post Electricity prices increase for higher and commercial consumption brackets appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Russian air defenses intercepted 19 Ukrainian drones over the Leningrad region, with debris damaging an oil pipeline near Primorsk. This incident highlights Ukraine's increasing strikes on Russian energy assets amid stepped-up Russian offensives in eastern and southern Ukraine. Kyiv, facing resource limitations and air defense shortages, seeks new partnerships for military support.
The Iranian military said Iraq is exempt from shipping restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz that have strangled global energy flows for weeks. “Brotherly Iraq is exempt from any restrictions we have imposed on the Strait of Hormuz,” Iran’s military spokesman said in an Arabic-language video statement published by state-run Islamic Republic News Agency. The declaration has the potential to unleash as much as 3 million barrels a day of Iraqi oil cargoes. It also comes just days after a French...
Iran's foreign minister has alerted the UN to grave risks of radioactive contamination following recent US-Israeli strikes near the Bushehr nuclear power plant. A projectile near the facility killed one staff member, prompting IAEA concerns about escalating attacks near nuclear infrastructure and the potential for accidents.
Changing the oil in your car result in spillages and stains across your garage floor and clothes, but there are products that can make the job easier.
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a fire broke out in its Shuwaikh oil sector complex, which houses the oil ministry and KPC headquarters, after a drone attack, the Kuwaiti state news agency reported early on Sunday.
The findings about the Energy Secretary (pictured) come amid a growing Cabinet split on the issue and mounting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves to scrap planned petrol tax hikes.
A Chinese open-pit coal mine deployed 100 autonomous, AI-powered trucks in 2025, and they've already set three records for autonomous mining trucks.
This major oil group lit a flame underneath Gov. Gavin Newsom for blaming the Trump administration as Americans suffer high gas prices.
Delhi's commercial LPG supply now requires users to register for piped natural gas (PNG) where available, or declare intent to switch. Oil marketing companies will verify these applications, sharing data with IGL. Businesses needing both can seek exemptions, ensuring compliance with the government's push for PNG adoption.
Reports of an Iranian crude oil shipment rerouted to China due to payment issues have been officially denied by India's Petroleum Ministry. The ministry clarified that such diversions are common in global oil trade for optimization and assured that Indian refiners have secured their energy supplies, including from Iran, with no payment hurdles.
The International Atomic Energy Agency on Saturday said that it has been informed by Iran about a projectile striking close to the premises of the Bushehr nuclear power plant. The IAEA said in an X post that one of the site’s physical protection staff members was killed by a projectile fragment and that a building on site was affected by shock waves and fragments. “No increase in radiation levels was reported,” the IAEA said. Iran’s Tasnim news agency said earlier on Saturday the...
Pakistan grapples with soaring fuel prices, prompting free public transport in Islamabad and Punjab for 30 days. Despite a revised petrol price, public anger persists. The government aims to ease economic burdens amid global energy disruptions and IMF pressure, with similar measures seen in Karachi and Bangladesh.
PTG Energy, a SET-listed oil trader under the PT brand, has dismissed speculation that it was hoarding fuel for profit, adding it has no plans to pursue legal action against those spreading the accusations.
A proposal for the government to intervene in oil refinery costs and profits was not included as one of the seven measures recently unveiled to ease the consumer impact of surging global crude oil prices.
Stiff winds ‘spreading the smoke’ as Springs fire bears down on Moreno Valley while smaller Crown fire also burning A pair of wildfires broke out in southern California on Friday, marking the region’s first significant burns in a spring that has seen a major heatwave. The fires started in windy conditions that have caused them to spread quickly. The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for parts of southern California through midday Friday, warning of gusts up to 50mph . Continue reading...
As war drives up gas and fuel prices, Europeans turn again to the issue of energy independence.
The proposal from Trump's Office of Management and Budget includes several key changes to climate and environment programs that would help further the administration's efforts to thwart the so-called green agenda.
Trump's remark is concurrent to Washington's repeated claims that talks with Tehran have been "progressing well", though the Islamic regime, currently without the leadership, has outrightly quashed the Trump's claim. Trump's fresh assertion on Hormuz, a key chokepoint in the global oil supply route, comes a day after he appeared disgruntled that Western allies, particularly NATO, refused to shoulder their share in the war, which is nearing its fifth week after a joint US-Israeli aerial assault.
Dean Price, assistant professor in the Department of Nuclear Science and Engineering, sees a bright future for nuclear power, and believes AI can help us realize that vision.
Irregularities have been found in the disappearance of 57 million litres of fuel during transport to six oil depots in Surat Thani, says Justice Minister Pol Lt Gen Rutthaphon Naowarat.
The move, described by the communist government as a “humanitarian and sovereign gesture,” comes as the U.S. enforces a crippling oil blockade on the island.
Russia's Deputy Chairman Denis Manturov highlighted a deepening energy partnership with India, stating Moscow can ramp up oil and LNG supplies amid the Middle East crisis. The visit also confirmed increased fertilizer supplies and ongoing collaboration in nuclear energy, alongside discussions on expanding industrial, space, and technological cooperation.
The administration's fiscal 2027 spending proposal follows up on last year's pitch to decimate funding for clean energy and "environmental justice."
The Cameroonian-flagged Flora 1 was ordered to dock in Ystad as part of a preliminary investigation into suspected environmental crimes.
Offshore wind power could boost energy security in Scotland and provide a spur to growth amid the strains caused by the war on Iran sector champions claim.
The Swedish Coast Guard boarded a ship Friday that was sanctioned by the European Union, alleging the ship created an oil spill off the coast.
Egypt is planning to import at least one million barrels of Libyan crude oil per month, Bloomberg reported. This strategic shift is designed to compensate for the total suspension of Kuwaiti oil supplies and ensure the stability of the domestic fuel market. The decision comes as the Middle East faces an escalating regional crisis following … The post Egypt signs lifeline million-barrel Libyan oil deal to defy Hormuz blockade appeared first on Egypt Independent.
We are at a critical point in the climate emergency and already struggling to meet emissions reduction targets. The UK government must hold its nerve While the UK is only marginally involved in the war in the Middle East in military terms, the ramifications for this country are still potentially huge. And nowhere more so than in the energy sector. It isn’t a surprise, then, that commentary has focused on the impact potential policy interventions might have on the cost of energy to UK homes and businesses, and on whether the decisions the government takes will make the nation more – or less – energy-secure. The usual suspects in Reform and the Tory party have used the war as an excuse to renew demands that the North Sea be sucked dry of its remaining oil and gas, in order – they say – to...
Russia is preparing a new oil shipment to Cuba after President Donald Trump didn't enforce a blockade on one earlier this week.
Indonesia is accelerating the transition to clean and renewable energy while pushing for more investments in oil and gas projects, critical minerals and rare earth mining, amid the global energy crisis triggered by the Middle East conflict. In the past week, Jakarta signed a raft of deals with international partners to develop renewable and fossil fuel projects, aimed at achieving energy security as an insurance against the impact of heightened geopolitical tensions. Green energy could also...
In the midst of an energy price crisis, in which oil and gas companies are seeing huge profits, a new campaign is calling for more public ownership
Though they failed, Republican proposals rolling back requirements for renewable energy and electric school buses drew bipartisan support.
Stardust Solutions released safety principles as part of its effort to assuage concerns over the role of commercial interests in blocking the sun.
The French oil giant and the Emirati renewable firm will share costs for solar, wind and battery projects in countries from Kazakhstan to Indonesia and Japan.
As energy prices rise and climate change intensifies, NPR wants to hear your questions about spending decisions you'll make that could reduce climate pollution and save you money.
Middle East tensions escalated Friday, sending oil prices soaring as US strikes on Iran intensified. Brent crude climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel, with WTI futures reaching record premiums. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit route, are fueling supply concerns and pushing energy prices to multi-year highs.
Experts from Zero Carbon Analytics for the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) have warned that extreme weather has pushed lamb prices up by between seven and 21 per cent.
Texas power plant would emit 4.5m tons of carbon dioxide per year, more than that of the entire city of San Francisco Google has struck a partnership for a natural gas power plant that could provide energy for one of its datacenters in Texas , unearthed by new research and confirmed by the company. The move is part of an ongoing about-face for the tech giant, which once pledged to be carbon neutral by 2030 and has long been seen as a pioneer in clean energy. The gas power plant is slated to be built in Armstrong county, a sparsely populated area in the Texas panhandle. According to a report by the research organization Cleanview , the project is being led by Crusoe Energy, which partnered with Google to develop the datacenter campus known as “Goodnight”, named after a nearby town. Continue...
Documents show that one of Google’s new data centers would be powered by a natural gas plant that emits millions of tons of emissions each year—an increasingly common trend in the industry.
Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.
Chemists say they’ve found a way to turn breadcrumbs into hydrogen, potentially offering a sustainable alternative to one of the most common chemical manufacturing processes.
[Premium Times] The fuel subsidy fraud charges involving Nadabo and it's CEO originally started in 2012.
“A vessel from the Russian Federation broke through the blockade. A second one is now being loaded. We will not leave the Cubans in trouble,” Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev said.
Trump's meandering speech did little to assuage U.S. allies and world markets concerned about the conflict's ongoing disruptions to the global oil supply.
Rising oil prices from Iran tensions are cushioned by U.S. energy independence and growing Western Hemisphere supply, limiting long-term impact on consumers and the broader economy.
Donald Trump’s threat to seize Kharg Island – a key Iranian oil hub – could be a risky proposition, analysts say, given its strategic location in the Persian Gulf. The small coral island lying about 33km (21 miles) offshore handles around 90 per cent of Iran’s crude shipments. It also sits close to missile and drone ranges stationed on the Iranian mainland and about 660km (410 miles) from the now heavily fortified Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration has been considering deploying troops...
The president's annual budget request will likely reaffirm his quest for “energy dominance,” deregulation and agency overhauls.
The ongoing crisis in the Middle East is exposing a central vulnerability in the global economy: the dependence on fossil fuels flowing through regions affected by conflict, a situation which is strengthening the UN’s case for a faster transition to cheaper, more resilient renewable power.
Russia's Arctic Metagaz, which was damaged in a suspected sea drone attack last month, is carrying liquefied natural gas.
Ed Miliband insisted yesterday that breaking the UK's reliance on fossil fuels is the 'central mission' of the Labour government.
Brent crude rises 7% as US president vows to hit Iran ‘extremely hard’ over coming weeks Business live – latest updates Oil prices soared and stocks sank after Donald Trump vowed in a televised speech to hit Iran “extremely hard” over the coming weeks , knocking investors hopes of a near-term end to the conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude prices jumped by more than 7% on Thursday morning to pass $108.50 a barrel, reversing Wednesday’s drop when hopes of a de-escalation in the Iran war pushed the international benchmark below the $100-a-barrel mark at one point. Continue reading...
Oil flows through Egypt’s “SUMED” pipeline have surged by 150 percent since the Iranian conflict outbreak, a direct reflection of shifting global energy trade routes and increasing reliance on secure alternatives away from volatile regions. This surge has reinforced the pipeline’s importance as a strategic corridor for transporting crude between the Red Sea and the … The post Egypt’s SUMED oil flows jump 150% on Red Sea trade rerouting appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Oil markets experienced significant volatility following President Trump's address. Initially dropping, prices surged after Trump urged other nations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing Iran's weakened state and military setbacks. The speech outlined US objectives and suggested alternative fuel sources.
US President Donald Trump offered a solution to countries facing fuel shortages. He advised them to purchase oil from the United States. Alternatively, he suggested they take stronger actions to secure their own supplies. Trump stated Iran's military capabilities have been significantly weakened. This comes as the Middle East crisis continues, impacting global energy flows.
President used speech to justify the war and offer a timeline for its completion, as he faces falling poll numbers and a global energy crisis ‘We have all the cards’: Trump says US war on Iran ‘nearing completion’ Israel hits Iran with waves of attacks and says it killed top Hezbollah commander Trump has claimed that Iran was “right at the doorstep” of gaining a nuclear weapon . Earlier on Wednesday the president said he did not care about Iran’s stock of highly enriched uranium (HEU), arguing it was deep underground and could be monitored by satellite. From the very beginning my campaign for president in 2015, I said I would never allow Iran to have a nuclear weapon. This regime has been chanting death to America, death to Israel. Continue reading...
This week’s question to election candidates was on energy - the single most important issue from our recent poll of readers.
With the Strait of Hormuz still blocked, the oil industry is estimating how much money Tehran might charge to allow ships through.
A judge ruled the 2024 standards did not violate federal energy efficiency standards for appliances.
The agency removed a Biden-era section of its website that explained how the ocean could "alleviate certain impacts of climate change."
Some states want oil and gas companies to pay for property insurance rate hikes. Insurers say litigation would be costly and difficult.
The effects of climate change can add up to more winter days when nitrates are likely to reach unhealthy levels in the ground.
[The Conversation Africa] Insects make up to 90% of all animal species on the planet, and most of them can be found in the tropics, the regions around the equator. Yet we still know surprisingly little about how these species will cope with rising temperatures driven by climate change.
Northern tourism operators expect a poor showing during the Songkran holiday as the region remains choked by smog, amid weak spending attributed to the war in the Middle East and the subsequent oil shock.
From Easter Island to the Great Wall of China, many of the world's most iconic cultural heritage sites are under threat from rising temperatures linked to climate change.
Follow latest updates as four astronauts begin 685,000-mile trip with millions watching Full report – Nasa’s Artemis II rocket lifts off for historic moon mission There’s potentially alarming news from AccuWeather about a solar flare, which the forecasting service says could affect the Artemis mission. While not an official Nasa source for weather and climate information or predictions, AccuWeather has been monitoring launch day conditions, and is reporting them on its own blog. An X1.5 solar flare that occurred early on March 30 produced an Earth-directed coronal mass ejection that is now entering into the Earth’s atmosphere. As the day progresses, moderate to strong geomagnetic storm conditions are possible as a result of the coronal mass ejection impacting Earth’s atmosphere. ...
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho said the closure of Grangemouth last year had left the UK exposed following the crisis in the Middle East.
An SNP quango which has the final say on renewable energy projects has never met residents affected by pylon or battery storage applications despite meeting developers.
NASA's Artemis II flight around the moon will expose astronauts to space weather. Space scientist Patricia Reiff tells Live Science how solar flares and radiation will impact the lunar mission.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Karin Kirk s of this writing, every river basin across the entire Western U.S. has below-average snow. Colorado, Utah, Washington, Oregon, California, and Nevada – the workplaces of thousands of ski area employees like me – are sitting at 15 to 65% of average snowpack for this time of year. Some ski areas closed in the middle of the season, and others decided to close early this year. Many cut employee hours. “This year was a catastrophic year,” said Auden Schendler, who shepherded the Aspen Ski Company’s sustainability program for 26 years. Winter enthusiasts know that bad years happen. But “in a climate-changed world, you’re more likely to see...
The argument for transitioning to renewables seems stronger than ever – and yet, attacks mount on the carbon price scheme that underpins the EU’s success at cutting pollution • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here On the one hand, experts say, Europe is better prepared for this energy crisis than the last. On the other, it is still waging a culture war against the most obvious path out. Fuel prices have soared to ruinous levels since the Iran war left ships of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) stranded in the Gulf. The pain is most acute in Asia, but high energy prices are already causing panic in Europe. Shortages could hit the continent this month, oil company Shell warned last week. Donald Trump’s “go get your own oil” comments on Tuesday sent prices to...
India mandates E20 petrol as the standard fuel nationwide from April 1, 2025, requiring petrol pumps to supply a blend of up to 20 percent ethanol. This move aims to reduce crude oil imports and enhance energy security, with most newer vehicles already compatible, while older ones may see minor efficiency changes.
[African Union] The Pan African University Institute for Water and Energy Sciences including Climate Change (PAUWES) held its 10th graduation ceremony on 30 March 2026 at the University of Tlemcen, marking the completion of postgraduate studies for 76 students drawn from 37 African countries.
USDA said it won't accept grant applications on the rural energy program until new limits on renewable energy are in place.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly said the government is prioritizing renewable energy as a strategic pillar, emphasizing that carefully expanding clean energy projects will reduce reliance on conventional fuels, lower operating costs, and create a balanced energy mix; supporting Egypt’s goal of becoming a regional hub for green energy. Madbouly made the remarks during a meeting … The post PM: Govt prioritizes renewable energy as strategic national pillar appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The risks of environmental calamity in the Strait of Hormuz are mounting with each passing week of the Iran conflict, conservationists have warned, as giant tankers filled with fuel are trapped in a small area and Iran continues to fire missiles and drones at Gulf oil assets. The potential for catastrophe in the waterway was sharpened on Monday when a Kuwaiti crude tanker was set ablaze at Dubai Port in an Iranian attack that damaged its hull, sparking warnings of a possible oil spill. The...
France's prime minister has instructed his ministers to step up the processes of electrification, in order to make the country less dependent on imported oil.
Even prior to the conflict, the rupee was facing downward pressure due to widening external imbalances and persistent capital outflows. The surge in oil prices has intensified these challenges for the world’s third-largest crude importer.
Seventeen organizations said satellite images show the root of the spill was a pipeline from Mexico's state-run oil company, Pemex.
Dragon Oil, wholly owned by Dubai government, is considering three new investment opportunities in Egypt, Asharq News reported, citing the company’s acting CEO Abdulkarim al-Mazmi. Speaking on the sidelines of the first day of the Water, Energy, Technology and Environment Exhibition (WETEX) 2025 in Dubai, al-Mazmi added that the company signed an agreement two weeks … The post Dubai-owned Dragon Oil considering 3 investment opportunities in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Lawmakers in the United States have urged the administration of US President Donald Trump to take action against China’s alleged sanctioned oil imports by blacklisting port operators and blocking complex settlement networks. Despite Washington’s temporary easing of sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil to relieve price pressures from the US-Israeli war in Iran, the “House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party” has released a 41-page...
The EPA's temporary waiver for E15 fuel, a 15% ethanol blend, aims to reduce gasoline prices. Explore its effects on vehicle compatibility, fuel economy, and market dynamics amid global energy volatility.
Journalist Beth Gardiner says the fossil fuel industry is increasingly reliant upon plastic products. Her book is Plastic Inc.: The Secret History and Shocking Future of Big Oil's Biggest Bet.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00888G, Paper Qiao Gu, Mingtao Huang, Bingyu Huang, Wenhui Jiang, Ting Hu, Dirk Lützenkirchen-Hecht, Kai Yuan, Yiwang Chen CNT–X–Fe catalysts were prepared by tethering Fe(Phen) 2 to electron bridge (phenol, thiophenol, and pyridine)-functionalized carbon nanotubes to reveal the relationship between the spatial electron bridge and the ORR performance. 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
Prof Mzubanzi Bismark Tyobeka said global energy demand and the need for stable power supply continue to place nuclear energy at the centre of long-term planning in many countries.
Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz has thrown the global economic system into turmoil, yet Israel, which launched attacks on Tehran alongside the United States, has emerged as a rare exception. Since Israel and its US ally started the Middle East war on February 28, economies from Asia to Europe and the US have come under pressure from surging oil and natural gas prices that have driven up fuel and electricity costs. Israel, however, has remained largely insulated from the shock. Central...
Authorities are preparing to seek a loan from commercial banks to stabilise Thailand's fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following the announcement of the new cabinet under Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
In today’s newsletter: As conflict engulfs Iran, shifting global alliances and soaring energy prices are reshaping the existing power balances that could redefine the next stage of international security Good morning. So far, there is only one clear winner from the war in Iran: Russia. Before the US and Israel attacked Tehran in late February, Moscow was preparing deep budget cuts to education and healthcare funding to pay for its invasion of Ukraine, which has now entered its fifth year. In just over a month of the fighting in Iran, Vladimir Putin’s Russia has experienced a dramatic reversal in fortunes. The global oil price has shot up from a prewar average of $72 to well over $100 per barrel, providing a financial boost of multi-billions for Moscow that shows little sign of ending...
The White House braces for a potential oil spike to $150 or higher as the Iran war chokes supply.
Repeated attacks on the oil export terminals at Primorsk and Ust-Luga have set storage tanks ablaze and halted loading activities.
The state is trying a novel tactic in climate litigation, accusing the oil and gas industry of violating antitrust laws.
The measure would have required that major climate polluters pay into a state resilience fund. But the bill didn’t attract enough support in the Democratic-controlled Statehouse.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE Tanzanian government has assured global firms of a favourable climate being buoyed by stable policies and legal frameworks designed to attract both local and foreign investors.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07845H, Paper Po-Wei Huang, Hyeonuk Choi, Anush Venkataraman, Olivia Vulpin, Claudio A. Ruiz Torres, Danae A. Chipoco Haro, Yaguang Zhu, Erika R. Yamazaki, Kelsey B. Hatzell, Shannon W. Boettcher, Sankar Nair, Jihun Oh, Hakhyeon Song, Marta C. Hatzell A bipolar membrane electrolyzer coupling bicarbonate electrolysis with formaldehyde oxidation directly produces syngas (H 2 : CO = 1) at 1.7 V and 200 mA cm −2 with 200% combined Faradaic 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
China is doubling down on mega chemical plants to secure the “industrial gold” needed for its green technology and to scale the coal-based production of chemicals whose global supply is stalled by conflict in the Middle East. On March 20, construction began on the world’s largest coal-to-ethylene glycol project in Xinjiang’s Turpan prefecture, which is expected to produce 2.4 million tonnes per year, according to state news agency Xinhua. China’s first 100,000-tonne/year solution process-based...
The electric vehicle market has become even more unpredictable than ever in 2026. Which electric cars will not survive past this model year?
Donald Trump has ordered America's allies to 'go get your own oil' and prepare to 'fight for yourself' as he signals the US may withdraw support from the war in Iran.
The Oil Fuel Fund has sought a guarantee from the Ministry of Finance for 150 billion baht in loans to stabilise domestic fuel prices, amid rising energy pressures.
Households and businesses will continue to feel the aftershocks of a global crisis pulsing through our economy for as long as we depend on fossil fuels to power it.
S. Korea's Ministry of the Interior and Safety proposed a 9.52 trillion won ($7.1 billion) supplementary budget to ease the impact of high oil prices
Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace Donald Trump has launched a tirade against European countries that refused to join his war against Iran, calling out the UK and France, as transatlantic relations soured from the spiralling conflict that has wreaked havoc on the global economy. On his Truth Social website, the US president told governments worried about fuel prices to “go get your own oil” by force from the Gulf, comments that sent oil prices even higher. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 7, 16 April 2026.
The Trump administration has exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act after U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said environmentalists' lawsuits threatened to hobble domestic energy supplies as the U.S. wages war against Iran.
The panel voted to override Endangered Species Act restrictions on oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico, home to critically endangered whales and other imperiled wildlife.
London — The world, hungry for oil, got a modest reprieve earlier this month when Saudi Arabia began diverting millions of barrels of crude —ordinarily destined for ships transiting the blockaded Strait of Hormuz — to its Red Sea port of Yanbu. But over the weekend Iran-backed Huthi militants entered the war in an escalation that … The post The Saudis found an escape hatch for some of the world’s oil. The Huthis could slam it shut appeared first on Egypt Independent.
TEHRAN - Iran fired missiles across the Middle East on Tuesday as its capital was hit by fresh explosions, after US President Donald Trump threatened the country's key oil export hub, power stations and desalination plants.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged countries that did not help in the US-Israeli strikes on Iran to buy American oil and go to the Strait of Hormuz and “just TAKE it”. Trump singled out Britain and France as unhelpful in the month-long war that has roiled global markets, driven up energy prices and seen Iran effectively close oil tanker traffic through the Strait. “All of those countries that can’t get jet fuel because of the Strait of Hormuz, like the United Kingdom, which refused...
Critics say president is locking into 20th century energy systems even as his ‘bet’ on oil and gas ‘isn’t going so well’ By attacking Iran and threatening to seize its oil while taking extraordinary measures to block clean energy back in the US, Donald Trump has inadvertently highlighted the dangerous volatility of the fossil fuel era, critics say. The US and Israel’s bombardment of Iran and southern Lebanon has caused a humanitarian and environmental toll , with threats of further escalation set to add to these casualties as well as add more planet-heating emissions and destroy drinking water supplies. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration is turning to the nuclear option on endangered-species protections in the name of national security. A rarely tapped panel nicknamed the “God Squad” will meet Tuesday to discuss whether overriding Endangered Species Act regulations for all […]
As global energy supplies are put under strain by Iranian disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, state-owned Chinese oil giant PetroChina has said its overall operations remain stable because most of its imports do not pass through the strait. However, the company’s investment operations in the Middle East had been “impacted to varying degrees”, as crude oil and natural gas imported through the strait accounted for about 10 per cent of its total operating volume, PetroChina...
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held talks with Song Yu, CEO of United Energy Group (UEG), and Kamel al-Sawy, the company’s Regional President for Africa, to review the company’s oil and gas operations in Egypt’s Western Desert. The meeting took place on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, on the sidelines of the Egypt … The post Petroleum min, United Energy Group discuss plans to boost production in Western Desert appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The attack came hours after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy plants and oil wells unless it opened the strait of Hormuz. Plus, Israel to give death penalty to Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks Good morning. Iran attacked and set alight a fully loaded crude oil tanker anchored at Dubai port, causing damage to the vessel’s hull, in the latest strike on merchant vessels in the Gulf and the strait of Hormuz. The fire was extinguished within hours and no injuries were reported. What has Trump said about the war’s end? He has continued to give mixed messages, threatening to destroy Iran’s energy facilities unless it agrees to peace terms – while simultaneously claiming diplomatic progress in ending the war the US started together with Israel. Iran has accused the US of...
President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Cypriot counterpart Nikos Christodoulides on Monday, March 30, 2026, witnessed the signing of a framework agreement for cooperation on natural gas. The deal was inked by Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi and Cypriot Minister of Energy, Trade and Industry Michael Damianos on the sidelines of the … The post Egypt, Cyprus sign framework agreement for cooperation on natural gas appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Liberian Observer] In a landmark moment for Liberia's private sector and clean energy industry, Maifrance Solar Limited has appointed Linsay K.N. Smith as its new Chief Executive Officer--making her the first Liberian woman to lead a solar energy company in the country.
As the planet traps more energy than it releases, the pathways for global food production are being upended.
Trump warns Iran of targeting civilian energy and water systems if Strait of Hormuz deal fails, raising oil market and Middle East tensions
[Vanguard] Come November 9 to 20, 2026, the world will converge in the historic Turkish city of Antalya for the 31st edition of Committee of Parties, COP-31, conference on climate change convened by the United Nations. Climate change conferences pull intimidating numbers of delegates from member-nations of the UN annually.
The US and Iran traded blows late on Monday, as Iranian drones hit a huge Kuwaiti oil tanker near the Strait of Hormuz, while the Americans bombarded an Iranian ammunition depot.
The global fuel crisis worsens as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing oil prices to surge. Analysts warn of possible $200 per barrel prices, affecting global markets and consumer costs.
Analysts are expressing concerns about the new government's ability to manage skyrocketing oil prices, as Houthi rebel involvement signals a broadening and prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
Democrat list-MP Korn Chatikavanij has called on the government to step in and regulate the gross refinery margin (GRM) set by oil refinery operators, arguing that intervention is necessary to ease financial pressure on households and businesses as global crude oil prices soar.
The Trump administration intervened to allow a Texas company to begin selling oil produced off the coast of California.
The Trump administration takes aim at a 2024 lawsuit that seeks to force fossil fuel companies to pay the costs of addressing climate change
With warmer ocean temperatures, the composition of marine plankton could shift from protein-rich to carb-heavy, a new study suggests.
A Kuwaiti oil tanker off the coast of Dubai was set ablaze Tuesday after being struck by an Iranian drone, according to reports.
Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil tanker anchored off Dubai, officials said early Tuesday, as Tehran maintains its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz amid the U.S.-Israel war on Iran.
When pressed on the method and risks, including potential involvement of Marines or escalation to war, he replied: "You go in... you take the oil... Let Iran fight their own war. You take their oil." He added: "You get in trouble with weakness."Dismissing concerns about Soviet intervention at the time, Trump stated: "I don't think they would [intervene]."
BBC Verify examines recent damage to three key Russian oil export facilities near the Baltic Sea.
A map produced by investment bank JP Morgan lays out when the last shipments of Gulf oil will arrive at their destinations across global markets.
The law would make fuel companies help pay for damages caused by climate change. The administration argues it’s unconstitutional.
Oil prices on course for record monthly rise amid risk of further escalation and mixed messaging from US Donald Trump has threatened to “obliterate” Iran’s power stations and fresh water plants if Tehran does not agree to peace terms “shortly”, even as he claimed diplomatic progress in ending the war that was instigated by the US and Israel. Tehran has remained defiant during the month-long conflict, describing US peace proposals as “excessive, unrealistic and irrational” and firing waves of missiles at Israel. Continue reading...
“I feel like it should be curbed," one of Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie's constituents said about the climate change law.
Washington-based fund says rising energy and food costs will hit economies worldwide and could leave lasting scars The International Monetary Fund has warned that “all roads lead to higher prices and slower growth worldwide” should the conflict in the Middle East continue to throttle the amount of oil, gas and fertiliser making its way out of the Gulf. In a stark message that countries on all continents will be affected, the Washington-based organisation said a rise in energy and food costs would harm economic growth this year and could leave lasting scars on the global economy. Continue reading...
He also said Ukraine and Russia should agree to a mutual halt on strikes against energy infrastructure to help relieve pressure building in oil and gas markets.
While both crises involve oil, experts say there are some important differences between what happened in the 1970s and today.
A Texas oil heir was ordered to pay $1.1 billion for beating his stepson who is now permanently disabled — but the little boy isn't likely to receive the entire amount.
Mikhail Khodorkovsky says Russian security services may seek to create a ‘sense of vulnerability’ in Britain Vladimir Putin is likely to stage another Salisbury-style attack on UK soil unless the government adopts more aggressive tactics against the Kremlin, the exiled Russian billionaire Mikhail Khodorkovsky has said. The former oil tycoon has emerged as a leading figure in Russian diaspora opposition circles and claims to be well-informed about current thinking and developments among Moscow’s elite. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump said if Iran does not reach a deal with the United States and open the Strait of Hormuz, the country would conclude military involvement in the region by “blowing up and completely obliterating” electric plants and oil wells in the country. “The United States of America is in serious discussions with A … The post Trump threatens to “completely” obliterate Iran’s energy sources if deal is not reached appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Home to one of the largest deposits of freshwater on the planet, the Great Lakes region will soon host next-generation tidal-powered generators – just as prices are being hiked across the US Submersible hydroelectric technology deployed across the Great Lakes could become a key cog in clean energy efforts, supporters say, amid surging electricity demand and costs. Home to one of the largest deposits of freshwater on the planet, the Great Lakes region has on its shores some of the largest cities in North America in Chicago, Toronto, Montreal and Detroit, where electricity demand is growing. While none of the five Great Lakes have significant tides or currents to fuel hydropower , several of the waterways that link the lakes do. Continue reading...
Oil prices have surged amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, with attacks having disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a critical chokepoint that roughly one-fifth of the world’s daily oil consumption moves through. With memories of 1970s stagflation still lingering, many are asking whether this is the start of another major oil crisis. Below is a concise look at prior shocks and what history suggests today. What happened during the 1970s oil shocks The first oil crisis in 1973-74...
Last week, the government announced a big excise duty cut on petrol and diesel prices, in effect cushioning consumers from a hike, while also reducing the blow for oil marketing companies.
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's latest coverage of the Iran war as the conflict enters its fifth week. Donald Trump has said he could 'take Iran's oil' as Gulf states come under attack.
Jessica Green, author of ‘Existential Politics,’ argues that the international community’s focus on measuring emissions helped delay real action on climate change. The post The big flaw in climate policy: We’re trying to solve the wrong problem appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[HRW] Human Rights Watch respectfully seeks leave to submit an amicus curiae to the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights (hereafter the Court) in relation to its forthcoming advisory opinion on the human rights obligations of states in the context of the climate change crisis.
The price of Brent crude oil topped $116 per barrel on Monday and the average gallon of gas is $3.99 as the war with Iran continues to escalate.
U.S. President Trump said he take Iran's oil, Venezuela-style, and was weighing a military assault to occupy and hold Kharg Island in order to do it.
Polling has consistently found that most people would prefer NASA spend money on things like monitoring climate change and averting asteroid collisions rather than human spaceflight.
The head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Ministry of Agriculture, Mohamed Ali Fahim, has warned that an “extremely violent” storm this week will impact the the country for 72 hours. This comes after the country experienced a storm last weekend that disrupted government offices and schools, prompting a state of alert among … The post ‘Extremely violent’ storm is coming, Egyptian climate official warns appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A Russian oil tanker carrying humanitarian fuel has arrived at the Cuban port of Matanzas after the United States did not enforce its embargo.
Hong Kong stocks dropped on Monday as escalating tensions in the Middle East sent oil prices to recent highs. Over the weekend, Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched attacks directly on Israel, which intensified strikes on Tehran. The US has also deployed additional military forces to the Middle East. The escalation pushed up oil prices, with Brent crude jumping as much as 3.7 per cent to US$116.80 a barrel, its highest in more than a week, while West Texas Intermediate rose to US$101 a...
The U.S. is insulated from global shocks on the heating and power plant fuel as the Iran war pushes gasoline prices up.
Iran has threatened to mine the Persian Gulf if U.S. troops land on its territory. In early trading, the spot price of Brent crude oil, the international standard, was around $115.
The Democrats say EPA Administration Lee Zeldin misled them about grant cancellations.
'If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem whether it’s Russia or not,' President Donald Trump said.
President Trump has said the US could take Iran’s oil – as he mulls over a daring operation to seize one of the Islamic Republic’s energy strongholds.
President Donald Trump has claimed the US is 'already' taking control of the Strait of Hormuz while suggesting Washington could seize Iran's oil infrastructure, including key export hubs.
As India assumes the IONS chairmanship for the 2026–2028 cycle after a gap of 16 years, IMEX TTX 2026 marks a key milestone in strengthening regional maritime leadership. Conducted in a sophisticated, simulated environment, the exercise addressed complex maritime security challenges in IOR, a region of critical importance to global trade, energy flows and connectivity.
A planned supercomputing hub in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis could overtake the MTR Corporation rail operator as the city’s single largest electricity consumer, prompting a green group and experts to call for setting energy efficiency standards to limit the sector’s carbon emissions. According to The Green Earth’s estimates, the new project – set to begin operating in 2029 – could increase the industry’s annual carbon emissions by about 70 per cent compared with current levels. Experts have...
The conflict in the Middle East has triggered a global energy crisis that serves as a “yellow warning” for Hong Kong, which so far has escaped the severe impact seen elsewhere, tycoon Michael Kadoorie has said. “At this point, I think we’re very lucky. Now we touched on the story of fuel. It may impact us. It does already send a warning light,” the CLP Group chairman said. “So you have your traffic lights red, yellow and green. Well, we’re yellow. We’re not at red, but we have to think ahead as...
The factories, which buy cheap crude and turn it into fuel, are struggling as higher oil prices threaten their razor-sharp margins The towns that are the bulwark of China’s energy security can, at a moment of global crisis , appear deceptively quiet. Trucks carrying oil trundle along wide-open highways that have little traffic, while a few boarded-up shops in crumbling low-rise buildings hint at a long-forgotten local buzz. A ramshackle noodle shop serving hand-pulled ribbons of dough was empty at lunchtime, save for a few construction workers and a teacher watching videos on Douyin, the social media platform, with his meal. Continue reading...
The US is allowing a Russian tanker full of crude oil to reach Cuba, the New York Times newspaper reported on Sunday, possibly granting a lifeline to the Caribbean island amid a de facto oil blockade imposed by Washington. Ship tracking data showed the Russian-flagged tanker Anatoly Kolodkin on Sunday was just off the eastern tip of Cuba. The Times report, citing a US official briefed on the matter, said it was unclear why the US Coast Guard was allowing the shipment to go through. A move by...
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will on Monday convene senior government and military officials alongside energy, shipping, finance and insurance sector leaders to discuss the Middle East war, his office said late on Sunday. The round table meeting in Downing Street will examine the impact of Iran’s effective closure of the vital Strait of Hormuz, which has driven up oil prices and costs in various sectors around the world. Participants will include representatives from energy giants Shell,...
Thousands are switching from LPG to piped natural gas (PNG) as the government urges more to adopt the cleaner fuel. This move aims to free up LPG for areas without pipeline access, especially amid global supply pressures. Expansion of PNG networks is accelerating, with incentives offered to encourage the shift.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Every summer, people descend on the wildflower capital of Colorado to see grasslands flush with corn lilies, aspen sunflowers and sub-alpine larkspur. In January 1991, a group of scientists lea by Professor John Harte set up a unique experiment in these Rocky […]
Saudi Arabia has fully operationalized its East-West pipeline, moving 7 million barrels of oil daily to the Red Sea port of Yanbu. This crucial alternative route aims to maintain export supplies following disruptions to the Strait of Hormuz. While not fully replacing Hormuz volumes, the pipeline's operation is mitigating significant price increases amid escalating regional tensions.
Global economies reel as Middle East conflict escalates, disrupting oil supplies via the Strait of Hormuz. Nations like Vietnam and India are cutting fuel taxes, while Japan and Germany consider increased coal use. Venezuela faces power cuts, and Pakistan grapples with soaring jet fuel prices. Sri Lanka implements strict fuel rationing, highlighting widespread energy challenges.
World oil prices climbed sharply in late March 2026, with benchmark crude surging past the psychologically important $100-per-barrel level amid renewed geopolitical risks in the Middle East, potential supply disruptions and cautious optimism over global demand recovery.
The government is stepping up efforts to protect Thai nationals in conflict zones, including evacuation operations in Iran. It is also moving to secure alternative energy supplies and strengthen regional cooperation on energy and food security.
It’s widely accepted that renewable energy projects will be key to reducing the damaging effects of climate change. So why are green groups against this one?
How Hormuz disruptions, benchmark volatility and refinery economics are testing India's energy resilience — and why the government moved to shield every pump in the country
Tropical Cyclone Narelle made landfall on Friday (March 27), disrupting production at liquefied natural gas plants and cutting off power to residents in Western Australia. - REUTERS
Offshore wind is out. Geothermal power is in. And many climate technology start-ups are looking for ways to carry on without federal backing.
The world’s cheapest power source is scaling at warp speed, pushing coal, gas and nuclear aside.
Exclusive: Findings cast doubt on claims new drilling would help cut bills and boost energy security, researchers say Hundreds of licences granted for new oil and gas projects in the North Sea under the Conservatives have so far produced only 36 days’ worth of gas, according to analysis. Research by the energy consultancy Voar and the campaign group Uplift found that between 2010 and 2024, the government handed out hundreds of new North Sea oil and gas licences in seven licensing rounds. Continue reading...
The Trump administration’s deal to pay TotalEnergies to shift from wind farms to U.S. fossil fuel investment appears to be a novel use of taxpayer funds. It also fits within a broader White House effort to restrict the offshore wind industry.
Oil markets have been sensitive to Donald Trump's comments on the war. But are traders growing less responsive?
“Sabah is not a commodity” to solve issues faced by other countries, a politician from the Malaysian state said on Friday. Azrul Ibrahim of Parti Gagasan Rakyat Sabah Youth said Sabah is part of a sovereign nation and its position within the federation cannot be questioned by any party. “Attempts to link Sabah to current oil and gas issues as an excuse to revive outdated claims are unwarranted and are meant to divert the internal crisis suffered by certain parties,” he said in a statement on...
For a few weeks after the bombs started falling on Iran, Southeast Asian governments told their people not to worry. Emergency funds would cushion the blow. Subsidies would hold. Prices would stabilise. A month on, with oil well above US$100 a barrel, long queues for fuel forming at petrol stations across the region and Thailand restarting coal plants it had mothballed years ago, the reassurances have worn thin. Against this backdrop, an old question has resurfaced with fresh urgency: why does a...
Amid turmoil in the Middle East, including the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, through which roughly a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil passes, Beijing is pressing ahead with its Zhuri (sun-chasing) project to build solar power stations in space. Chinese Academy of Engineering academician and senior rocket scientist Long Lehao likened this space-based solar power programme to putting the Three Gorges Dam into geostationary orbit, underscoring its extraordinary scale and ambition....
Dow fell 800 points as oil prices continue to climb, and markets are still on edge despite US pause on Iranian energy strikes Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The US stock market closed on Friday with a selloff that sent the Dow into correction territory, capping off the fifth consecutive week that markets closed down. The Dow fell 800 points on Friday, pushing the index into correction territory, which occurs when an index falls 10% below its peak. The tech-heavy Nasdaq index, which entered a correction Thursday afternoon, dropped another 2% while the S&P 500 closed 1.6% lower. Continue reading...
A Russian tanker carrying oil is heading towards Cuba, intensifying a geopolitical standoff with the US. This move challenges America's de facto oil blockade on the island, which is facing an energy crisis. The situation echoes the Cuban Missile Crisis, highlighting Cuba's enduring strategic importance and testing US resolve in its hemisphere.
Swimming has been banned around the resort city of Anapa in the Krasnodar region since thousands of metric tons of heavy fuel oil, known as mazut, washed ashore in December 2024.
Cuban officials have asked Pope Leo XIV to mediate between them and the United States to ease the oil blockade that has the island on the brink of collapse, according to a new report.
The oil shock from the war is 'already bigger than the peak in either of the 1970s oil shocks, or the first two Gulf Wars,' the note said.
The government has imposed export duties on diesel and turbine fuel to boost domestic availability and energy security, estimating Rs 1,500 crore in revenue. Simultaneously, special excise duties on petrol and diesel were reduced to shield consumers, keeping retail prices stable amid global oil supply concerns.
The California Coastkeeper Alliance wants regulators to require new technology at the plant to protect marine life.
Venture capitalist David Sacks is transitioning from Special Advisor on AI and crypto to co-chair of the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology. Having served his term, Sacks will now broaden his advisory role to encompass semiconductors, quantum computing, and nuclear power, continuing to influence tech policy and the administration's AI framework.
Amidst global energy supply concerns due to Middle East conflict, India has boosted commercial LPG allocation to 70% for industries like steel, auto, and textiles. This move aims to support labour-intensive sectors and those with specialized heating needs. The government also assured fuel security, refuting shortage claims and increasing refinery output.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As the deadly war in Iran triggers what the International Energy Agency has described as the worst oil crisis in history, climate advocates are calling for a faster shift away from fossil fuels, but the conflict may also hamper that transition. US-Israeli strikes […]
Some oil and gas companies are working to lower climate-warming emissions, even if they aren’t saying much about it.
The disruption comes at a precarious time in the global liquefied natural gas market.
President Trump granted Iran a 10-day cooling-off period, calling it a "gift" after Tehran allowed eight oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. This pause in planned strikes on energy infrastructure comes amid ongoing diplomatic efforts, which Trump described as progressing well. The extension follows a previous five-day delay and a prior 48-hour ultimatum.
Beyond oil, the Middle East conflict is fuelling fears of a shortage of helium – a by-product of liquefied natural gas (LNG) production that is critical for semiconductors, aerospace applications and high-end medical equipment. The medical sector is on alert, as magnetic resonance imaging machines depend on liquid helium to cool their superconducting magnets, and a supply crunch could jeopardise diagnostic services. A warning from Marc Johnson, a virologist and professor at the University of...
India has reduced its fuel duty, lowering the special additional excise duty on petrol to Rs 3 per litre and removing it entirely on diesel. This move comes amid global oil supply disruptions and follows a price hike by Nayara Energy. Crude prices retreated as US-Iran negotiations showed progress.
[SciDev.Net] Climate adaptation finance models have led to measurable results in Benin, Namibia and Ethiopia, AU report finds.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00296J, Paper Yamei Liu, Xiaofan Tian, Lu Wang, Lijin Xie, Zhenchao Li, Yuxin Ge, Zhao Li, Zhongchao Bai, Huakun Liu, Nana Wang, Guoxiu Wang, Xiaochuan Ren Separator-free battery design can maximize volumetric energy density by eliminating the separator-induced ion-transport barrier. However, its application in aqueous zinc-iodide (Zn-I2) batteries has been hampered by severe polyiodide shuttling and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices are soaring past $100 a barrel as the Middle East conflict nears a month, impacting global supply. Brent crude is trading above $107, while WTI is near $94. Goldman Sachs predicts further increases before a gradual decline. Iran's tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz and potential new fees on ships are key factors driving these price hikes.
Rising energy prices amid the Iran war are driving global demand for electric vehicles, solar panels, and heat pumps.
Pupils quizzed the candidates on topics including bad behaviour in classrooms, a ban on mobile phones and unemployment facing oil and gas workers.
US president says he is extending deadline for strait of Hormuz to reopen to 6 April; Houthis tell Lloyd’s List ‘no reason’ to prevent Saudi oil using Red Sea route Full report: Trump extends deadline Analysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-ramp More now on India slashing taxes on diesel and petrol amid the global disruption in energy supplies: finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman said the move would “provide protection to consumers from rise in prices” . The country is one of the world’s largest crude oil importers and relies on foreign suppliers for more than 85% of its oil needs, with Russia being the biggest supplier. Continue reading...
The Petroleum and Energy Institute of Thailand (PTIT) has denied an allegation that oil refineries are reaping a profit following a surge in their gross refinery margin (GRM) during the Mideast conflict, which is driving up domestic oil prices.
[The Conversation Africa] Despite reports of negotiations between the US and the Iranian regime, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to most oil tankers, with only a small number of vessels being allowed to pass. The result is a loss of roughly 11 million barrels per day (mbd) of oil and petroleum liquids to the global market. This represents just over 10% of global supply.
The United Nations nuclear watchdog said Thursday it has begun discussions for another localized cease-fire for Ukraine's Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to allow for urgently needed repairs.
US president says he is extending deadline to Monday 6 April as he claims Iran has let some tankers through strait of Hormuz as a ‘present’ Analysis: Trump pitches peace plan but military buildups rarely veer to off-ramp An Iranian envoy has said South Korean ships can pass through the strait of Hormuz only after coordinating with Tehran , the Yonhap News Agency has reported. Such an agreement had to be reached in advance of the transit, said Saeed Khuzechi , the Iranian ambassador to South Korea, at a press conference in response to a question about guarantees for South Korean vessels to navigate the vital conduit for oil. Continue reading...
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KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia’s government will cut subsidised allocations for its most popular fuel from April as it seeks to curb leakages and relieve fiscal pressure from a surge in oil prices owing to the Middle East conflict.
US President Donald Trump claims Iran allowed oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz as a 'gift', amid ongoing tensions. Explore the implications of this strategic move.
Nayara Energy has increased petrol and diesel prices. This move comes as global oil prices climb due to the Middle East crisis. Other fuel retailers are taking different approaches. Some are absorbing losses, while state-run companies have kept standard fuel prices unchanged since April 2022. Premium petrol prices have risen.
[This Day] Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) has tasked the federal government and Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited to implement the domestic crude supply obligations under the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA) by ensuring consistent allocation of more than 300,000 barrels per day of crude oil to local refineries, particularly, Dangote Refinery.
A historic surge in oil prices is exposing the fragility of import-dependent Thailand, compounding pressure on an already weakening currency and raising the risk of capital flight, analysts say.
A federal court rebuffed claims that federal energy efficiency standards for appliances blocked the city’s 2022 building code.
The Department of Interior says a French energy company has agreed to give up two U.S. offshore wind leases and invest in fossil fuel projects instead. The post Trump administration to pay French company $1B to walk away from US offshore wind leases appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Sierra Leone-flagged Altura had left Russia's port of Novorossiysk with around 1 million barrels of crude oil.
Authorities said that an industrial site was damaged in the Kirishky district, which is home to the Kirishinefteorgsintez oil refinery.
The Iran war’s oil shock has dramatically increased the security risk for oil-dependent countries, incentivising a turn towards renewable energy. This impact will outlast the war and oil price spikes because the world knows this war will recur. China will be the biggest beneficiary and its exports are likely to do very well this year, offsetting losses from buying higher-priced oil. A fifth of the global supply of oil and liquefied natural gas plus a third of seaborne fertilisers traditionally...
Exclusive: Paul Marshall also challenged over his own ‘misleading’ statements and £1.8bn of fossil fuel investments in his hedge fund The co-owner of GB News and “committed” Christian Sir Paul Marshall has been criticised by a group of church leaders over the TV channel’s attacks on climate science and action. The hedge fund manager was also challenged over his own statements, which were called “misleading”, by the 100-strong group, which includes the former archbishop of Canterbury Rowan Williams and two current bishops. Continue reading...
Firm’s sales up 54% this month and Good Energy reports doubling of interest in solar after latest oil price shock Solar panel sales have risen sharply since the start of the Iran war, according to Octopus Energy, and households are opting for bigger arrays of roof panels. Sales were up 54% so far this month compared with the same period last month, the company said on Thursday. Continue reading...
The project shows how clean, efficient technology can revitalize buildings. The post A burned-out Detroit house becomes a clean energy model appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Cabinet’s Information and Decision Support Center (IDSC) published an infographic, citing Foreign Policy in Focus, highlighting the impact of tensions in the Strait of Hormuz on global supply chain disruptions and congestion. The infographic said the Strait of Hormuz represents a critical global energy chokepoint through which about 20 million barrels of oil pass … The post IDSC reviews impact of Strait of Hormuz tensions on global supply chains appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Iran has opened the Strait of Hormuz for friendly nations like India, China, Russia, Iraq, and Pakistan. This comes as UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged an end to the conflict and the reopening of the vital waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is a crucial oil route, and its volatility impacts global energy flows amid regional tensions.
Oil prices rebounded past $100 as markets reassess Middle East conflict developments. Iran's mixed signals on US peace proposals, coupled with Trump's tougher stance, create market uncertainty. Meanwhile, the ongoing conflict severely impacts global supply chains, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, leading to significant oil disruptions.
A new global review reveals a critical “gap between advocacy and evidence” when it comes to scaling traditional agriculture to fight climate change.
Analysts say the Iran war energy crisis is also adding momentum to nuclear interest and action in the region.
The IEA's 10-point emergency plan aims to reduce oil demand amid the Middle East conflict's historic supply disruption, potentially lowering prices and impacting commuters and businesses worldwide.
A measure backed by Gov. Wes Moore (D) and statehouse leaders would slash an energy efficiency program in an effort to quickly lower utility bills. But critics say it's a shortsighted move.
A major shipping choke point on the Red Sea could come under Iran-sponsored attack to further disrupt global energy supplies.
Named Coatlicue, after an Aztec deity, it will be used for climate predictions, energy planning and corruption prevention, among other issues.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has announced that Kenya will incorporate nuclear energy into its power mix as part of an ambitious plan to expand electricity generation capacity from 3,300 megawatts (MW) to 10,000 MW.
[The Conversation Africa] Across the world, climate governance bodies are finding ways to capture greenhouse gas emissions from the atmosphere and store them in a place where they can't escape and warm up the planet.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06850A, Paper Haofeng Liu, Feng Zhou, Zekai Zhang, Haodong Wang, Hanqing Liu, Zhihao Ren, Endian Yang, Zhengdong Ma, Tongle Chen, Pratteek Das, Changde Ma, Ao Leng, shihao Liao, Xiong Zhang, Yabin An, Cheng Lian, Yanwei Ma, Hui-Ming Cheng, Zhong-Shuai Wu Electric double-layer capacitors (EDLCs) with a high energy density for ultralow-temperature use are crucial for polar and space explorations, but hindered by the lack of suitable electrolytes and electrodes. We... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Larry Fink, BlackRock’s CEO, warns that Iran’s ongoing threats could push oil to $150 a barrel, risking a deep global recession. Even post-ceasefire, regional instability around the Strait of Hormuz may keep prices elevated for years. He stresses the regressive impact on consumers and urges accelerated investment in alternative energy to shield economies from prolonged energy shocks.
The media regulator originally decided not to investigate complaints over remarks about climate change on two programmes aired by TV channel Talk last year.
LONDON - Traders bet half a billion dollars on the price of crude only 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump announced a five-day delay to attacks on Iranian energy infrastructure that sent the market plunging, exchange data and Reuters calculations show.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00760K, Review Article Saisai Qiu, Haolin Zhu, Jia Xie, Shijie Cheng Anode-free sodium metal batteries (AFSBs) offer a compelling route toward high-energy and sustainable electrochemical storage by eliminating excess sodium and inactive anode hosts. Yet their practical viability is fundamentally limited... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the Daily Mail's live coverage of the US-Israel war with Iran as Iran has warned it could escalate the war in the Red Sea by launching attacks on a second major oil route.
Police are stepping up an investigation into an oil depot in Ang Thong province after two partner companies submitted key documents, while authorities are also considering whether the case may involve fuel hoarding or sales at prices above controlled levels.
A North Sea-focused oil and gas heavyweight has highlighted the value of fields in the area as countries grapple with the fallout from the Iran war
Sir Keir Starmer has been accused of bailing out those on benefits by Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, as she claimed he is at fault for rising energy costs
A growing number of Labour MPs are calling on the Energy Secretary to soften his Net Zero agenda to tackle the cost of living and bring down bills.
S. Korea restarted Kori Nuclear Power Plant Unit 2 after nearly three years offline, but delays in extending the lifespan of other reactors
Members reportedly agree a rise of 206,000 barrels a day in May, but move symbolic while strait of Hormuz is effectively closed Middle East crisis – live updates Iranian drones have struck Kuwait’s oil infrastructure, causing “severe material damage” that threatens to further disrupt oil supplies already hit by the US-Israel war on Iran. The drone strikes on Sunday came hours before members of the Opec+ group of major global oil suppliers gathered to discuss how to bolster output despite Iran’s effective closure of the strait of Hormuz shipping route. Continue reading...
The energy crisis sparked by the war is making some countries consider ramping up their use of dirty fuels Not two months in office, as the price of west Texas crude approached $14 a barrel, President Jimmy Carter donned a cardigan to speak candidly about his strategy to face the permanent energy shortage he saw in the nation’s future. His “fireside chat” is mostly remembered for asking Americans to lower the thermostat to 65F in the daytime and 55F at night, an idea that didn’t go down too well in the bitter winter of 1977. Continue reading...
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban on Sunday appeared to suggest Ukraine was involved in planning an act of sabotage after Serbia reported finding explosives on a gas pipeline used to transport Russian natural gas to the two countries. Earlier on Sunday, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said explosives “of devastating force” were found on the Balkan Stream pipeline near the village of Velebit on the Hungarian border. The pipeline transports Russian natural gas from Turkey via Bulgaria,...
A senior Chinese scientist has outlined the potential military applications of space-based solar power technology, offering a rare glimpse into how energy beamed from orbit could also support surveillance and electronic warfare. Duan Baoyan, a leading architect of China’s “Zhuri” space solar power initiative, wrote in a paper published in Scientia Sinica Informationis last month, that his team had revamped the design of the giant orbital infrastructure. In addition to energy transmission, the...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, March 29, 2026 thru Sat, April 4, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (8 articles) `Very alarming` winter sees Arctic sea ice hit record-low for second year running The biggest distinctly continues to get smaller in the Arctic, as maximum ice extent for this past winter follows a downward trend caused by a warming planet. Carbon Brief, Carbon Brief Staff, Mar 27, 2026. Fire season fears grow amid western heat wave CNN, Andrew Freedman, Mar 27, 2026. As a mind-boggling heat wave begins to wrap up, we look at some initial numbers "Over 1,500 new monthly records for March and over 500 tied monthly records...
Critical infrastructure across the Gulf came under attack from Iran on Sunday with damage reported at civilian facilities in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Kuwait. Gulf countries have faced repeated drone and missile salvoes from Iran over past weeks in response to US and Israeli strikes that began at the end of February. Iran has targeted energy and other industrial infrastructure in the oil-rich Gulf nations, accusing its neighbours of allowing US forces to carry out attacks from their...
Rome — Pope Leo XIV focused on retaining hope amid the violence of war, climate change and other suffering, in his first Easter homily since becoming the head of the Catholic Church last year. Pope Leo, speaking during Mass in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican, said the message of Easter responds to “the cry of … The post Pope Leo focuses on retaining hope amid war and suffering in his first Easter Mass appeared first on Egypt Independent.
As Russia comes to India’s aid amid the global energy crisis, a familiar mantra has resurfaced among officials and political analysts – that Moscow is New Delhi’s “all weather-friend”. Such a stance is anchored by deep strategic interests, with both countries viewing each other as vital to their balancing between China and an increasingly erratic United States, according to observers. On Friday, Russian First Deputy Prime Minister Denis Manturov said Moscow was well-positioned to ramp up oil and...
Amid Middle East supply disruptions, Indian refiners have resumed Iranian crude oil purchases after a seven-year hiatus, securing their energy needs. The government confirmed no payment hurdles exist for these imports, assuring India's crude oil requirements for the coming months are fully met. This strategic shift diversifies sourcing amidst global supply chain challenges.
On April 5, 2010, an explosion in a coal mine near Montcoal, in West Virginia's Raleigh County, killed 29 workers.
A fire broke out early on Saturday (April 4) at storage facilities belonging to foreign oil companies in Barjasiyah, west of Iraq's Basra City, after a drone strike, security sources told Reuters. - REUTERS
Global energy prices are soaring due to the Middle East conflict and Strait of Hormuz issues. This is significantly impacting India's economy. Road construction costs are rising, and airlines face higher fuel expenses. Hotels and restaurants are also feeling the pinch with increased LPG prices. Businesses are adjusting to these escalating costs, with some considering price hikes.
China’s investments in North Africa have intensified in 2026, building on long-standing Belt and Road Initiative frameworks while accelerating amid the US-Israeli war with Iran. With 40-50 per cent of China’s seaborne oil imports traditionally passing through the Strait of Hormuz, which is now blocked to most container traffic, Beijing has sought to diversify energy sources away from Gulf Arab states. For more than a decade, Beijing has pursued deeper engagement across the Middle East and North...
Yellow wind warnings cover parts of all four UK nations, with the storm set to sweep eastward overnight.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that Tehran had 48 hours left to cut a deal or face “all Hell”, as US and Iranian forces scrambled to find a downed American airman. Trump’s latest threat came after a strike near an Iranian nuclear power plant prompted evacuations, and as Tehran announced fresh attacks and the Israeli military said it had detected another missile launch from Yemen. Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said they hit a commercial ship in Bahrain, as they maintained their tight...
Manipur's Keibul Lamjao National Park, home to the world's only floating national park and the endangered Sangai deer, faces significant challenges. Rediscovered from near extinction, the Sangai's survival is intrinsically linked to the delicate phumdi ecosystem, now threatened by climate change and habitat degradation.
Despite hostile rhetoric Trump let a Russian ship break his blockade – could it herald a Venezuela-style outcome? When a sanctioned Russian oil tanker, the Anatoly Kolodkin, docked at Cuba’s Matanzas oil terminal on Tuesday, unloading 700,000 barrels of crude , it was not immediately clear why the ship had been allowed to pass through Donald Trump’s oil blockade. In January, the US president had proclaimed on social media: “THERE WILL BE NO MORE OIL OR MONEY GOING TO CUBA – ZERO!” yet last week he told reporters, “If a country wants to send some oil into Cuba right now, I have no problem with it” – and waved the Russian ship through. Continue reading...
Tensions are escalating in the Middle East as the world looks for ways to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran are trading threats, oil prices are surging, and a U.S. strike on an Iranian bridge is raising fears the conflict could drag on. - REUTERS
Thailand's Oil Fuel Fund is seeking a loan of up to 150 billion baht to stabilise its finances and continue subsidising domestic fuel prices as global diesel costs soar, according to Prasert Sinsukprasert, energy permanent secretary.
Several prominent conservatives say Republicans should embrace solar energy, despite President Donald Trump working to elevate fossil fuels over renewables.
An extremely dry winter has made for another challenging harvest of India's famous Darjeeling tea, with the flavour the region is renowned for at risk as quality dips. As climate change makes the weather more erratic in the Himalayan foothills, estate owners are growing ever more worried about the future of their businesses.
America's beloved national parks and public lands face conservation rollbacks and sell-offs as the Trump administration pushes for fossil fuel and timber extraction.
Scientists say their work on fires and climate change could be lost as the agency moves its headquarters to Utah from Washington and shuts 57 research stations.
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Russia is ready to boost oil and liquefied natural gas supplies to India. This comes as the Middle East crisis creates global energy market volatility. Discussions between Russian and Indian officials covered expanding trade, investment, and industrial cooperation. Both nations also explored deepening engagement in civil nuclear energy. Russia confirmed its capacity for steady increases in energy shipments to India.
A US-sanctioned tanker carrying Iranian crude oil, initially bound for India, has rerouted to China. Payment issues appear to be the primary driver for this change, as sellers are reportedly tightening credit terms. This development highlights the ongoing challenges in facilitating Iranian oil trade, even with temporary US sanctions waivers.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Friday revealed evidence of widespread oil hoarding and market manipulation, pledging swift legal action and ordering a special investigation to expand the probe to those involved.
Amidst rising energy costs and Middle East tensions, the Indian government is boosting domestic induction heater production to reduce reliance on gas-based cooking. An inter-ministerial meeting strategized scaling up manufacturing of induction appliances and cookware. This initiative, driven by the Prime Minister's directive for future planning, also involves expanding Piped Natural Gas coverage to further ease energy dependence.
[This Day] The Chairperson of the Association of Chief Audit Executives of Banks in Nigeria (ACAEBIN), Aina Amah, has called on Chief Audit Executives (CAEs) to be at the cutting edge of emerging digital innovation to guard against emerging cyber security threats while strengthening climate resilience in line with global standards.
The Interior Department plans to unify two agencies that oversee a range of Trump administration priorities, from offshore oil and gas leasing to deep-sea mining.
The announcement comes days after a sanctioned Russian tanker docked at a Cuban port laden with 730,000 barrels of oil.
Environmental activists and farmer groups opposed to the construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), the world’s longest heated oil pipeline, are mounting a last-ditch legal effort meant to stop its construction in a suit they plan to have filed in London, UK, believing that it stands a chance to stop the controversial […]
President Trump said Friday that the US could "easily" take the Strait of Hormuz and "make a fortune" if it assumed control over oil exports in the Persian Gulf.
As Trump suggests Middle East oil disruption is not his problem, experts say talk of US ‘energy independence’ is a smokescreen – with consumers paying the price A month has passed since the US and Israel’s war on Iran all but closed the strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world’s oil supplies typically flow. Prices have surged, amid fears of sustained disruption to global supplies. Donald Trump argues this is not his country’s problem. “Go get your own oil!” the president urged countries, including the UK, earlier this week. The US has “plenty”, he added. The US is “totally independent” of the Middle East, the president claimed in a prime-time address on Wednesday. “We don’t need their oil.” Continue reading...
The German government has made it cheaper than ever to purchase a new electric vehicle. Here's how the subsidy works, and who's eligible.
A group of climate-focused candidates is hoping to steer the Salt River Project toward clean energy. Turning Point USA stands in their way.
Tesla has regained the global pure electric vehicle (EV) crown for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2024, after its deliveries rose 6.5 per cent year on year in the three months ending March. The modest increase was enough for the US carmaker to beat China’s EV king BYD, which posted a 25.5 per cent drop in sales during the first quarter of 2026. Tesla’s deliveries worldwide between January and March hit 358,023 units, it said in a statement on Thursday. Tesla builds only pure electric...
While the United States has a lot of oil, it doesn't have enough to make up for the supply bottled up by Iran behind the Strait of Hormuz.
As oil prices spike, governments are slashing fuel use and eyeing renewables — threatening to erode global demand for fossil energy.
[World Bank] Lusaka -- World Bank Group report finds that with smart and cost-effective development investments, Zambia can address climate risks and get on a path of inclusive, private sector-led growth, strengthening resilience and expanding economic opportunities and jobs for the country's growing young population.
“Billions and billions of dollars have to flow into grid upgradation, battery storage, and so on,” said the president of Eversource Capital.
Norway, with its thousands of dams, is often called Europe’s biggest battery. But months of dry weather have slashed energy exports.
As the conflict stretches into its second month, leading economist Jeffrey Sachs expresses grave concerns regarding the intensifying war and global instability. He denounces US President Trump and Israeli PM Netanyahu for defying expert counsel in initiating the conflict, a choice that could lead to dramatic hikes in oil prices and prompt Iran to reassess its nuclear program.
The Nuclear Regulatory Commission gave its stamp of approval, ending a three-year process to allow the plant to power on.
Independent researchers in the U.S. have confirmed that China has managed to create a new carbon sink out of portions of Earth’s second-largest ‘mobile desert.’
Officials said the move was aimed at stabilizing domestic fuel supplies amid rising global oil prices and ahead of the spring planting season.
Efforts to study, prepare for and address climate change have taken a major hit. But a few programs are hanging on thanks to bipartisan support.
Former government adviser Polly Billington urges bigger steps to shield people in UK from effects of Iran war Middle East crisis – live updates Keir Starmer should convene a global energy summit of the same order as Gordon Brown’s response to the 2008 financial crisis and put Britain on a “war footing” to reduce its exposure to fossil fuels, a Labour MP and former government adviser has said. Polly Billington, who was an aide in Brown’s government, warned that economic pain was “hurtling down the tracks” and a bigger response was needed to protect the British people from the consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran. Continue reading...
For reasons that are still unclear, climate models underestimate the growing gap between the amount of energy Earth receives from the sun and the amount the planet radiates into space.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Green Legacy initiative is an exemplary model for mitigating climate change impacts and protecting the environment, Zambezi Watercourse Commission (ZAMCOM) Secretary-General Felix Ngamlagosi said.
US President Trump's conflicting statements on the Iran conflict, suggesting both military success and potential escalation, have triggered global market volatility. Indian stocks initially plunged but recovered, while oil prices surged, impacting nations like Nepal and Bhutan. Precious metals and cryptocurrencies also saw significant declines amid heightened uncertainty.
HRH The Princess Royal praises University of Edinburgh’s Ocean Leaders initiative, supporting global marine conservation, climate resilience, and sustainable fisheries.
Oil prices surged around 8 percent and stock markets fell after President Donald Trump presented no plan to open the critical waterway.
The first minister said energy security should be a primary concern when making decisions on oil and gas projects.
An oil-supply shock caused by the US-Israel conflict with Iran is complicating US President Donald Trump’s already fragile mineral-alliance strategy, analysts said, given the acute vulnerability of energy-intensive rare earth refining and critical metal supply chains to such disruption. Oil and gas are essential for the critical mineral industry, according to analysts. Hydrometallurgical extraction for rare earth elements and other metals, such as nickel and cobalt, relies on a suite of chemical...
Open access notables Quantifying climate loss and damage consistent with a social cost of carbon , Burke et al., Nature Climate change is causing measurable harm globally 1 , 2 . Political and legal efforts seek to link these damages with specific emissions, including in discussions of loss and damage (L&D) 3 , 4 ; however, no quantitative definition of L&D exists 5 , 6 , nor is there a framework to link past and future emissions from specific sources to monetized, location-specific damages. Here we develop such a framework, which is integrated with recent efforts to estimate the social cost of carbon 7 . Using empirical estimates of the non-linear relationship between temperature and aggregate economic output, we show that future damages from past emissions—one...
The Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program offers paid training and support services to help residents enter the building trades. The post Illinois program expands access to clean energy careers appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
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The price of oil surged while stocks retreated fter U.S. President Donald Trump's address stoked fears the Iran war could be about to get a lot worse.
Ever since the war began, the Islamic Republic has enforced the de facto closure of the vital waterway through which a fifth of the world's daily oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply passes.
President Donald Trump claimed near-victory in the Iran war during a low-energy address Wednesday night in the White House's Cross Hall.
As global supply volatility intensifies, Premier Li Qiang has called for faster development of a “new-type power system” to accelerate the green transition and expand the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the sector. During a three-day visit to the southwestern province of Sichuan, Li stressed the need to expand green electricity supply and optimise the energy mix to bolster security and support economic growth. He urged market players to explore new grid architectures, improve system-wide...
The US president called on nations that need Gulf oil to take the lead to keep the Strait of Hormuz open.
The Western utility giant sees a greater future for coal after congressional Republicans scrapped Biden-era incentives for wind and solar.
Solar has shielded Pakistan from the Iranian energy crisis. But other countries looking to go green could struggle to replicate its success.
Gov. Kathy Hochul plans to propose an interim 2040 target for emissions reductions. The state is already on track to make substantial progress by that year.
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has pledged to overhaul the country's refinery margin mechanism to ensure fairer pricing for consumers.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00346J, Review Article Yangzhe Xu, Quanling Yang, Shenyu Ma, Qi Zhang, Modi Jiang, Benwei Fu, Chengyi Song, Wen Shang, Peng Tao, Tao Deng Solar steam technology offers an attractive way to harness abundant renewable solar energy for a broad range of applications. Compared with low-temperature vapor, high-temperature steam exceeding 100 °C has much... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Resolution Foundation said families should brace themselves for average bills to jump to £2,100 in July if the war continues to hit energy supplies.
About 80% of Pacific energy use relies on imported oil products.
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U.S. gas prices could hit $7 a gallon if the Strait of Hormuz remains restricted through June. Here’s how that could affect EVs, wind, and solar. The post What the Iran conflict means for gas prices, clean energy, and the climate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Now in its 25th year, All-Energy will once again unite global experts, academics and renewables innovators in Glasgow from May 13-14 to boost net-zero targets and a sustainable future for all
Brent crude prices have fallen sharply, while the FTSE 100 is up 1.8% and government bonds are rallying UK food inflation ‘could hit 9% this year’ as Iran war drives up energy prices Middle East crisis live: Trump claims war will end in ‘two or three weeks’; Rubio says US should ‘re-examine’ Nato relationship Iran war may increase mortgage payments for extra 1.3m UK households, says Bank of England The bond market is also reacting to hopes of peace in the Middle East soon. Government bonds are rallying, which is pushing down the yield (or interest rate) on UK debt. Continue reading...
Experts say the US believes it is entitled to resources it desires – a perspective president has supported for decades Donald Trump said this past weekend he wants to “take the oil in Iran” by seizing control of a key export hub, echoing a refrain he has returned to for over a decade. It’s a sign of his disregard for international law and belief in “fossil-fuel imperialism”, experts say. Continue reading...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gedion Timothewos held talks today with Nikolay Spassky, Deputy Director General of Rosatom State Corporation, signaling deepening cooperation between Ethiopia and Russia in nuclear energy development.
The Trump administration is aiming to have a lunar nuclear reactor in place by 2030.
Fishing communities in the Gulf of Mexico are facing heavy economic losses because of an oil spill that impacts the coast in at least three states.
The Iran war will hit food prices, fuel costs and interest rates. But with a few smart moves, we could could turn this crisis to our advantage Energy shocks don’t just raise our energy bills – they can be turning points in how our economy runs. The UK responded to the energy crises of the 1970s by reshaping its energy system and doubling down on extracting its own fossil fuels from the North Sea. Investment poured in and the UK became a net energy exporter. When energy security is on the line, serious countries act at scale. Today, as the war in Iran continues, scraping the North Sea barrel for the last of its planet-heating fuel is no longer a solution. If the UK is to weather the shocks to come, we need to build a clean energy system for the next generation. A supply deficit of 10m oil...
The EcoBlock project helped 15 homeowners on a single Oakland block get new rooftop solar, heat pumps, and insulation. The post California neighbors cut carbon together appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A Russia tanker carrying 700,000 barrels of crude oil arrived in Cuba’s Mantazas Bay on March 31st. Donald Trump said he would not oppose Russia sending oil to Cuba despite the ongoing U.S. blockade, signaling a more flexible stance on foreign shipments to the island.
The California policy prevents oil and gas drilling near homes, schools and hospitals.
Oil prices surged on Wednesday, with Brent crude surpassing $100 per barrel and WTI also climbing. This rise is attributed to ongoing supply risk concerns, despite potential diplomatic progress. Analysts highlight that even a swift end to the conflict may not immediately ease tight supplies due to infrastructure damage and the critical Strait of Hormuz.
Trump officials are discussing the possibility that oil prices will climb to $150 a barrel, a development that could further alter the global economy, according to a new report.
The post The Trump EPA Official in Charge of Methane Regulations Helped Write Oil Industry Argument Against Those Rules appeared first on ProPublica.
US president’s claim that conflict is nearing end prompts 15% drop in Brent crude and stock market climb in Asia Business live – latest updates Oil prices tumbled and stock markets rallied across the world on Wednesday after Donald Trump said the war in Iran would end in “two to three weeks”. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, dropped to $99.78 a barrel, down more than 15% compared with its price on Tuesday – its lowest level in a week. Continue reading...
But some school districts can’t afford to comply with requirements for special equipment or alternate practice schedules.
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The Iran war could widen China’s EV lead over its global rivals. Here’s why Surging oil prices driven by the US-Israel war on Iran could accelerate the global adoption of electric vehicles – a sector that helped China overtake Japan to become the world’s largest seller of automobiles...
China’s Ganfeng Lithium, the world’s largest producer of lithium metal, is envisioning an “explosive growth” in the global energy storage system (ESS) market in 2026, spurred by higher prices of the key battery material and buoyant demand for renewable energy infrastructure. Executives including president Wang Xiaoshen told an investors’ conference on Tuesday that the global decarbonisation drive had created a strong and sustainable trajectory for Ganfeng, which swung from loss to profit last...
Government keen to avoid panic as oil price surges, but perhaps households need advice on reducing consumption Labour ministers sent out in recent days to respond to the looming energy crisis sparked by the Iran war have essentially stuck to that reassuring wartime slogan: keep calm and carry on. “I think people should go about their lives as normal, knowing that the government is taking action to bring energy bills down,” James Murray, the chief secretary to the Treasury, told BBC Radio 4’s Today programme on Tuesday. Continue reading...
The Malaysian government has entered “crisis mode” in response to the ongoing global energy supply disruption, its transport minister has warned. “This is not a laughing or joking matter. It is a very, very serious matter,” Transport Minister Anthony Loke said on Tuesday, as quoted by the New Straits Times newspaper. “For the past month, energy costs have risen by more than 100 per cent.” According to news website Free Malaysia Today, Loke said: “Even though at this moment our lights are still...
The administration moved to block endangered species protections in the Gulf of Mexico, but few see a real threat to oil production.
The two countries signed a deal this month to deepen economic collaboration on critical minerals and nuclear energy.
PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR) is channeling funds into electric vehicle (EV) services to expand its electric mobility business amid rising concerns among motorists over volatile global oil prices.
Slower growth in energy storage capacity, coupled with natural gas shortages linked to the war, will leave India heavily reliant on coal and hydropower, as well as less predictable wind generation.
South Korea will delay the shutdown of coal-fired plants, while the Philippines also plans to boost the output of its coal-burning plants Governments across Asia are ramping up their use of coal, the dirtiest fossil fuel, as they try to cover huge energy shortfalls triggered by the US-Israel war on Iran. The move has triggered warnings from climate experts who point to coal’s devastating environmental impact, and say the energy crisis should be a wake up call for governments to invest in renewables, which can offer a more stable supply that is not exposed to price shocks. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00038J, Paper Shuang Liu, Chong Xu, Sai Che, Guang Ma, Gong Cheng, Yuci Tian, Puyu Wang, Rui Wu, Jia-Qi Huang, Yongfeng Li, Jiangyan Wang A strategy using an electric field-sensitive solubilizing additive is developed to improve ionic conductivity and interfacial stability for stable lithium metal batteries. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
President Donald Trump has been pressuring U.S. oil and gas executives to invest in Venezuela’s energy sector, nearly three months after the toppling of former president Nicolás Maduro, as the country is said to have the largest crude oil reserves in the world.
Scientists tracked bird population in Canberra’s botanic gardens and found climate impacts starting to affect them Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A common and well-loved bird of bush and garden could go extinct within 30-40 years due to the weather impacts of climate change, researchers say. Data derived from nearly 30 years of weekly observations tracked the lives of superb fairy wrens in Canberra’s botanic gardens, noting the changing weather’s impacts on them. Continue reading...
WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump says the countries that have not joined the Middle East war but are struggling with fuel shortages should “go get your own oil” in the Strait of Hormuz.
MATANZAS, Cuba - A Russian oil tanker arrived in a Cuban port on Tuesday to deliver the first crude shipment to the island since January after Washington gave the crisis-hit country a reprieve from an effective fuel blockade.
The federal Endangered Species Committee, better known as the "God Squad," voted to exempt offshore drilling from parts of the Endangered Species Act, which critics say could push Rice's whale to extinction.
Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said exempting oil drilling was a matter of national security.
TEHRAN - US and Israeli strikes hit military facilities in central Iran, damaged a major religious site in the northwest and provoked power cuts Tuesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to blow up the country’s oil and energy plants.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said the country could go back to sending oil to Cuba, whether it is as humanitarian aid or for commercial purposes.
Critics say exemption for fossil fuels exploits White House’s ‘self-made gas crisis’, and could doom the rare Rice’s whale Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox A US government panel on Tuesday exempted oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a move which critics say could doom a rare whale species and harm other marine life . The Endangered Species Committee – which had not convened in more than three decades – voted to approve the request for the ESA exemption at the request of the defense secretary, Pete Hegseth . Continue reading...
Merlin could disappear in worst-case scenario, with British isles facing ecological ‘point of no return’ The merlin, Britain’s smallest bird of prey, is one of more than 200 species that will become extinct in the UK if action is not taken to curb emissions and unsustainable land use, a study has claimed. According to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH), there is a 20-year window in which decisions on climate and land use will determine the fate of dozens of Britain’s native species. Continue reading...
The price of oil is skyrocketing. The president is paying foreign companies to stop projects that will produce low-cost energy in the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump expressed his frustration toward allies that have been unwilling to help the U.S. reopen the critical passageway in a social media post.
The Texas Republican helped lead opposition to renewable energy credits. Industry backers are fighting back.
As the Strait of Hormuz crisis roils world energy markets, China and the US still have strong potential to work together to find solutions, according to a researcher with a Chinese think tank. Wang Lining – who heads the oil market department at the Economics and Technology Research Institute under state-run China National Petroleum Corporation – also said Washington’s change in direction on energy diplomacy was a “reminder” that Beijing could play a bigger role in global governance. Wang made...
A fire aboard an oil tanker that Kuwait says was hit by an Iranian strike off Dubai has been extinguished, local authorities have said.
Vermont is defending its first-in-the-nation law that aims to make fossil fuel companies help pay for damage caused by climate change. The post Vermont defends its landmark climate superfund law against Trump administration lawsuit appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Government willing to help some consumers with energy costs as experts predict price cap to rise by £288 Q: What do you make of the suggestion that Donald Trump could end the Iran war without securing the strait of Hormuz? Or do you think he should finish the job? Farage replies: I don’t think we should take literally anything right now that Donald Trump says … And then the last thing he’s going to do, or the last thing his colleagues in the White House are going to do, is to give the Iranians any idea of what their true intentions are. Was it to remove nuclear capability? Was it aimed at regime change? I don’t think any of us quite know the absolute truth about that. The problem is any third party inquiry is a waste of space unless you can subpoena police officers, social services...
Ukrainian drones hit a key Russian oil export hub on the Baltic Sea adding to fires still raging from a string of attacks that began almost a week ago
A Kuwaiti tanker was struck Tuesday in Dubai’s waters, the latest in a number of attacks on energy assets that have spiked oil prices and roiled markets.
MATANZAS (CUBA) - Cubans on Monday cautiously welcomed the imminent arrival of a Russian oil shipment, with some warning it would do little to ease an energy crisis after US President Donald Trump granted a reprieve from his oil blockade.
Oil prices have jumped significantly. Brent crude is over $110 and WTI is above $100. Supply worries are growing due to the conflict in the Middle East. Iran's actions and Houthi missile strikes are impacting key shipping routes. This situation threatens global energy flows. Saudi Arabia is rerouting its oil. The US has warned Iran about its energy infrastructure.
Banks expect stronger growth for electric vehicle (EV) loans this year, driven by improving demand in the auto segment amid rising oil prices.
Campaigners in Shetland say the new figures make it “abundantly clear” that new oil and gas projects are incompatible with UK climate budgets.
Kuwait says fire broke out after Iranian attack on giant tanker; Dubai authorities later say no oil leaked after concerns for surrounding waters Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai port, raising oil spill fears Trump threatens to ‘obliterate’ Iran’s energy grid if ceasefire not reached ‘shortly’ Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry has said it has intercepted and destroyed ten drones over the past hours, and eight missiles launched towards the Riyadh area and the country’s eastern region. Early this morning Kuwait said its air defences were responding to hostile missile and drone attacks. Neither Saudi Arabia nor Kuwait said where the drones or missiles came from. Iran attacked and set ablaze a fully loaded crude oil tanker off Dubai. Local authorities later said response...
Iran attacked and set on fire a massive Kuwaiti oil tanker off Dubai overnight, as Gulf states increasingly suffer the fallout from the war.
The first huge wave of new data centers is targeted for 2028. The U.S. nuclear expansion is on a much slower timeline.
If President Donald Trump wants to hobble Iran's oil industry for leverage in talks, a better option might be setting up a blockade at sea, experts say.
Nations in Europe and Asia are delaying coal phase-outs and lifting restrictions. The resurgence could be long-term, analysts say.
Government told to focus on transition to mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy More drilling in the North Sea would do nothing to improve the UK’s energy security, former military leaders have said, as a new analysis finds no fossil fuel importer is safe from chokepoints in the global supply chain. The government should focus on a rapid transition to a mix of wind, solar, tidal and nuclear energy to ensure the UK’s future security, the former military leaders told the Guardian, as well as a programme of energy efficiency and a “major renewal” of the electricity grid. Continue reading...
The United States hit the central Iranian city of Isfahan early Tuesday, sending a massive fireball into the sky, and Tehran struck a fully loaded Kuwaiti oil tanker in the Persian Gulf.
Speaking at a press briefing, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the proposal was something Trump had been considering, though she stopped short of confirming any formal move. Earlier, Trump issued a stark warning to Iran, saying its energy infrastructure, including oil facilities and desalination plants, could face widespread destruction if Tehran does not move quickly toward a deal.
President says he is open to scaling back strikes on oil and wider energy industry if Moscow reciprocates. What we know on day 1,496 Continue reading...
A Kuwaiti crude oil tanker anchored off Dubai was targeted in a direct Iranian attack, igniting a fire and damaging its hull. This incident, involving drone strikes, follows a pattern of attacks on commercial shipping in the Gulf. Dubai authorities are managing the blaze, with all 24 crew members reported safe.
NEW YORK - Oil prices rose after United States President Donald Trump threatened attacks on Iran’s energy infrastructure, overshadowing his comments that a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East could be close.
Few Californians welcome higher gas prices. So they should cheer the news that Sable Offshore Corp. has resumed oil sales through the Santa Ynez Pipeline System in Santa Barbara County. Sable announced Sunday that it had begun selling oil through the network –– idle since 2015 –– on recent national-security orders from the Trump administration. Now,...
Will Vladimir Putin be the real winner of Trump and Netanyahu's war on Iran? The Russian federal budget for 2026 was based on an anticipated average of $59 per barrel of Urals crude and is now benefitting from soaring oil prices, which edged above $110 on 19 March. The US, concerned about rising energy costs, has temporarily suspended sanctions against India for its imports of Russian crude, ignoring the resulting complaints from many European capitals. In the midst of an election campaign, (…) - 2026/04 / article
The strategic shift comes nearly a month after the Kulevi oil terminal on the Black Sea coast narrowly avoided being added to an EU list of sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.
President Trump revealed serious discussions with a "new, more reasonable" Iranian regime, but issued a stark warning: "completely obliterate" Iran's oil facilities, power plants, and Kharg Island if a deal isn't reached soon. He claimed "great progress" in negotiations, while threatening severe retaliation for past Iranian actions. Tehran, however, denies direct talks.
National security has never been used to call a meeting of the "God Squad." But other federal agencies have been citing the "energy emergency" to avoid rules meant to protect endangered animals.
As the Iran oil crisis deepened yesterday, data showed average diesel prices climbed to 29p a litre more than petrol (181p vs 152p).
Slashing electricity bills while making the most of solar power, a home battery can benefit your wallet and the planet, too.
Amid the growing attention surrounding the Salton Sea sits a parcel of land that places buyers directly within the unfolding opportunity. The property spans 40 acres in Riverside County, positioned along the northern edge of the Salton Sea in an area known for geothermal activity and mineral-rich underground brine.
Brent crude on track for record monthly increase; aluminium prices hit four-year highs after Iranian attacks on Middle East smelters Brent crude hits $116 a barrel after Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil in Iran’ Aluminium prices have surged to four-year highs after Iranian airstrikes on two major Middle East producers over the weekend raised fears of a supply shock. Benchmark aluminium on the London Metal Exchange rose nearly 5% to $3,453 a tonne, and touched $3,492 earlier today. This compares with an all-time high of $4,073.50 a tonne in March 2022, after the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, a top producer of the metal. Iran’s strikes on Middle Eastern aluminium plants are threatening to send a fragile market into crisis, raising the prospect of record prices. The conflict’s...
A Russian-flagged oil tanker reportedly reached Cuba on Monday after US President Donald Trump allowed it to break his administration’s fuel blockade of the island nation as its energy crisis deepens. The Russian transport ministry said the Anatoly Kolodkin – a tanker with nearly 730,000 barrels of oil onboard – had arrived at the Matanzas … The post Trump allows Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba, breaking his fuel blockade of island appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Researchers have developed a new silicon-carbon battery design that can store up to nine times more energy while staying stable over time.
[Afrobarometer] Majorities call for greater investment in climate-resilient infrastructure and renewable energy.
The U.S. president said Sunday that Washington would not oppose shipments of oil to the crisis-stricken island, including from Russia.
Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are holding crisis talks amid mounting fears over the looming impact from the Iran war.
Russia said on Monday that an oil tanker carrying 100,000 tonnes of crude oil had arrived in Cuba and that Moscow would stand by its friends by working on further supplies despite a US blockade of the Communist-run island. The US cut off Venezuela’s oil exports to Cuba after toppling Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, and US President Donald Trump threatened to slap punishing tariffs on any other country that sent crude to Cuba. But Trump on Sunday signalled he was reversing...
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Facing global energy disruptions, the Centre has launched a 60-day emergency plan, distributing extra kerosene to states for cooking and lighting. This move aims to support families experiencing LPG shortages, with authorities also intensifying raids against hoarding and black marketing to ensure supply chain integrity. Meanwhile, some consumers are switching to piped natural gas.
Stocks sold off and crude oil climbed as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with Iran-backed Houthi forces entering the conflict and an expanded US military presence raising concerns about a prolonged confrontation.
The sweeping new law enshrines farmers' use of gas-powered equipment and weakens protections for conservation lands, locking the state's climate-battered ag sector into fossil fuel dependence.
Stock markets in Asia drop sharply, with investors nervous over escalation of Middle East conflict Business live – latest news The price of oil has risen sharply to $116 a barrel after Donald Trump said he wanted to “ take the oil in Iran ”, sending Asian stock markets tumbling. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, rose by 2% in early trading on Monday, after Trump said that he could seize the Iranian export hub of Kharg Island . Continue reading...
Oil prices surged as the Middle East conflict reached its one-month mark, with Brent crude exceeding $110 and WTI surpassing $100. The involvement of Iran-aligned Houthis and increased US military presence in the region are fueling market uncertainty and disrupting crucial oil supply routes.
Two SET-listed energy firms, Bangchak Corporation and PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR), have resumed commercial sales of B20 biodiesel after nearly four years as Thai authorities intensify efforts to diversify energy sources and reduce reliance on imported oil.
A Thai undertaker’s extreme mission to prove he was not hoarding fuel went viral over the weekend after he brought a coffin containing a body to a petrol station to convince attendants the extra fuel he needed was for cremation, not black market resale. Thais have been pressed into energy-saving mode by the US-Israel war on Iran, which has throttled oil and gas supplies to much of Asia. Thailand’s Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul insists there is enough fuel for over three months, while the...
Électricité de France has been seeking to develop long-term contracts with industrial clients to secure revenue as it prolongs the lifetime of its nuclear fleet.
In climate science, tipping points are critical thresholds in the Earth’s systems which, if breached, can result in abrupt, dangerous and often irreversible weather patterns.
[The Conversation Africa] In recent years, residents of Spain, France and the UK have looked up to see an eerie sight: deep orange sunrises and skies thick with a yellowish haze. These hazy skies often deposit "blood rain", rust-colored precipitation that leaves a fine grit on cars and windows.
The U.S. oil blockade has pushed Cuba into a third month of energy crisis, deepening daily hardship in a country already strained by crumbling infrastructure. But amid the darkness, some Cubans still see hope for a better future.
US president tells Financial Times his ‘preference would be to take the oil’ but that ‘some stupid people back in the US say: “why are you doing that?”’ Full report: Iran accuses US of plotting ground assault while publicly seeking talks Analysis: what the Houthis’ entry into the Iran war means for the conflict and the wider region South Korean airlines have asked their government to help redirect jet fuel exports to the domestic market, threatening half of Australia’s imports of the critical fuel after Chinese authorities earlier this month flagged export restrictions. Amid deepening concerns across Asia about the impact of the escalating Middle East conflict, an official at South Korea’s transport ministry told the Guardian that “some domestic carriers” had asked authorities...
President Donald Trump said he has "no problem" with a Russian oil tanker off the coast of Cuba delivering relief to the island, which has been brought to its knees by a U.S. oil blockade.
The Conservative leader will use a visit to a North Sea oil rig to publish proposals that would provide immediate relief from the cost-of-living crisis.
Maritime tensions between China and the Philippines are likely to persist despite Manila’s call for energy cooperation, Chinese observers said after revived diplomatic talks on the weekend. Senior diplomats from the two countries met in the Chinese city of Quanzhou on Friday and Saturday for two rounds of talks, covering a range of issues from oil and gas cooperation in the South China Sea to renewable energy and coastguard communication. The foreign ministry consultations were held for the...
US President Donald Trump said he had "no problem" with Russia or another country delivering oil to Cuba as the island nation faces an acute energy crisis.
Anatoly Kolodkin could soon discharge at Matanzas port, US official says, three months after Cuba’s last oil import A Russia -flagged tanker carrying Russian crude entered Cuba ’s exclusive economic zone on Sunday, according to ship tracking data, in what could be the Caribbean country’s first oil import in over two months. Tanker Anatoly Kolodkin, which departed from Primorsk after loading some 650,000 barrels of Urals crude, could soon discharge at Cuba’s Matanzas port if it does not change its current course, according to tracking services MarineTraffic and LSEG. Continue reading...
Indian stock markets brace for a volatile, shortened week. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, crude oil price fluctuations, and the rupee's stability are key concerns. Foreign investors have pulled significant funds amid the ongoing conflict. Analysts anticipate continued sensitivity to global developments, with domestic economic data also under scrutiny.
Petron Corp., the Philippines’ only refiner, has procured 2.48 million barrels of crude oil from Russia as the Southeast Asian nation scours the world for alternative suppliers to support domestic energy needs with the war in Iran raging. “If the current crisis persists and alternative crude sources remain unavailable or insufficient, Petron may again be compelled to consider purchases of Russian crude oil to augment the national fuel supply,” parent San Miguel Corp. said in a statement to...
Brent crude jumps 51% since start of March and gold suffers fifth-largest monthly fall in 50 years Middle East crisis – latest updates The Brent crude oil price is on track for its biggest monthly gain on record in March after the Iran war caused mayhem in the markets. Brent crude, the international benchmark, has climbed by 51% since the start of March, LSEG data shows, beating the previous monthly record of 46% in September 1990 after Saddam Hussein invaded Kuwait, leading to the first Gulf war. Continue reading...
A listing of 27 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, March 22, 2026 thru Sat, March 28, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (10 articles) ‘Pushing extremes to new levels’: Record US heat dome made possible by climate change "‘Insurers walking away’ is the clearest sign unpredictable weather extremes are spiralling out of control, one expert says." AP/Euronewsdotcom, Angela Symons, Mar 20, 2026. Record-torching March heat ‘virtually impossible’ without climate change "Friday’s spring equinox may seem like a quaint notion to those already enduring furnace-like 90-110°F summer heat." Yale Climate Connections, Jeff Masters...
The Ukrainian military has stepped up attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, as Moscow benefits from higher crude oil prices and some sanctions relief. Ukrainian drones have struck several Russian refineries and export terminals in the last week, accelerating a campaign that began last summer to target one of Russia’s biggest revenue sources. As the war … The post Ukraine steps up attacks on Russian oil industry as Kremlin reaps export windfall appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Hong Kong authorities are closely monitoring the war in the Middle East sparked by the US-Israel attack on Iran and the resulting volatility in global oil prices, although the immediate impact on the city’s economy remains limited, the finance chief has said. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also said on Sunday that, while international investor sentiment had been shaken by geopolitical instability, the city’s financial markets continued to operate in an “orderly and smooth” manner, with...
Charles Edwin Brooks Jr., the great-grandson of a Humble Oil investor, was found liable for catastrophic injuries he inflicted on Blake Sampson.
Conservative leader expected to call for government to lift suspension on licences in drive to reduce energy prices Kemi Badenoch is “peddling a dangerous fantasy” about North Sea energy in her attempt to reverse a ban on new oil and gas licences, a leading campaign group has said. The Conservative leader is expected to call on the government to lift its suspension of the licences as part of a drive to reduce energy prices, as the party launches a new campaign aimed at boosting the fossil fuel sector. Continue reading...
Staffers from DOGE are revamping rules in ways to ease regulations and provide financial breaks for industry.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Friday that if the energy crisis sparked by the Middle East war dragged on, Germany might have to keep running coal-fired power plants longer than planned.
Thomas Jorling, adviser to Republicans who cosponsored the 1970 law, disputes the Trump administration’s claim that it shouldn’t apply to planet-warming greenhouse gases.
RECAP: Asian shares pared losses on Friday as another delayed deadline in the Middle East war nudged oil prices lower, though there was still no end in sight to the unfolding energy crunch on the global economy.
Chinese scientists have created an all-weather electrolyte that could improve lithium batteries, allowing them to operate more efficiently at room temperature and in extreme environments. The research team from Shanghai and Tianjin said batteries made using the hydrofluorocarbon-based electrolyte had more than double the energy density of those made with traditional electrolytes when operating at room temperature. They said the batteries could also operate efficiently at minus 70 degrees Celsius...
In a letter to chief secretaries of states and UTs, petroleum secretary Neeraj Mittal said only those industrial units that have registered with oil marketing companies, declaring the end use of gas cylinders, and have also signed up for the piped gas network will be eligible for the additional quota of LPG. He added that if LPG is used by certain industrial units for special purposes that cannot be substituted by natural gas, such requirements would stand waived.
The conversation focused on the evolving situation in West Asia, with both leaders emphasising the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open, secure and accessible. The key maritime corridor handles a significant share of global oil shipments and remains critical to international energy markets. However, it remains unclear why Musk was included in the call or whether he spoke.
LONDON - Oil prices rose and stocks fell Friday as initial optimism over US President Donald Trump's decision to again delay his deadline for strikes on Iran's energy assets faded.
The case stemmed from the allocation in Maharashtra’s Bandar and led to the first CBI chargesheet in the larger coal block controversy dating back to the time Congress-led UPA was in office. The FIR was filed in 2012 and the chargesheet in 2014. Judge Sunena Sharma held that there was no proof of criminal conspiracy, noting the case was based on conjectures and lacked evidence of a “meeting of minds” or illegal agreement.
Authorities could channel the windfall oil revenues into spending on the war in Ukraine, Bloomberg’s sources said.
A first-of-its-kind deal killed two offshore wind projects and reinvested the funds in fossil fuels. The next day, the nation’s largest offshore wind farm started delivering power.
The money is coming from Canada's Energy Innovation Program, which the federal government says promotes clean tech and looks to keep Canadian energy reliable and competitive.
Inspections of oil depots and petrol stations in seven provinces have found no irregularities in fuel supply or distribution, the National Economic and Social Development Council (NESDC) said on Friday.
Trump's war in Iran is the embodiment of everything that's wrong with our dependence on fossil fuels — and it's highlighting just how vital the transition to renewables is.
A Texas jury awarded $1.1B in a child abuse case tied to an oil heir.
The agency said it’s boosting volumes through the renewable fuel standard, in a nod to farmers who grow crops for ethanol.
Just minutes before Donald Trump announced a temporary pause on strikes targeting Iran's energy sites, billions of dollars starting flowing through the oil market.
Clean Energy’s Growing Problem: Restrictive Siting Laws alicia.cypress… Fri, 03/27/2026 - 09:00 Electricity demand is surging across the United States, driven by electrification, rapid data center growth, industrial needs and more. Despite record progress on clean energy deployment in the U.S. last year, there is a critical need to pick up the pace — not only to replace aging infrastructure, but also to account for future load growth. Renewable energy is the cheapest, quickest way to help meet increasing demand. Yet large wind and solar installations that feed into the grid are becoming more difficult to build across the country. Recent clean energy policy rollbacks, new restrictions and heightened scrutiny of wind and solar projects, and tightened federal permitting...
In the March spill, the Mexican Navy reported that the oil covered an area of about 373 miles including 125 miles of coastline in the southern states of Veracruz and Tabasco.
Global price shocks have been held in check by large global inventories of crude oil and petroleum products stored on ships already on the water and reserves in major consuming nations.
Five of the 11 members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations — Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam and the Philippines — are chasing nuclear.
The Iran conflict is another reminder to diversify away from fossil fuels, the European Commission’s Teresa Ribera said during her Washington swing.
Brent crude oil reached $111.41 per barrel Friday morning after two Chinese ships were blocked from passing through the Strait of Hormuz.
While the world frets about surging energy prices pushed up by the Middle East war, one small German village has been reaping the benefits of its turn to climate-friendly renewables.
Massive carbon emissions from military activities and war-driven fossil fuel dependence are undermining the global energy transition, climate advocates warn as they point to the ongoing Iran conflict exacerbating this long-standing blind spot. Activists from Climate Action Network Southeast Asia, Oxfam and the Fossil Fuel Treaty convened in Kuala Lumpur earlier this week to discuss strategies to protect the global environment at the Southeast Asia-South Asia Preparatory Meeting for the Santa...
The Trump administration and major refiners are using the war to justify restarting oil production and weakening climate rules.
Iran is experiencing a dual benefit from rising oil prices, with daily revenue increasing significantly in March. Despite ongoing tensions, crude exports remain near pre-war levels, with activity at Kharg Island terminal picking up. Iran has also blocked ships to aggressor nations via the Strait of Hormuz.
As the world edges closer to breaching key climate thresholds, Caribbean policymakers, scientists and civil society leaders gathered in Saint Lucia this month to coordinate the region’s position ahead of a landmark global meeting on transitioning away from fossil fuels. The two-day convening, held on 2–3 March, brought together civil society representatives and government officials […]
The current conflict in Iran and the Middle East region threatens to disrupt the global energy and agri-food sectors, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz affects oil and fertilizer exports for farmers during critical harvest seasons. The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) warns that if the war does not come to an immediate […]
Shetland candidates have united to condemn the stark rises in the cost of heating oil but each have different views on how to tackle the crisis.
Iran introduces a toll booth system in the Strait of Hormuz, requiring vessels to submit documentation and pay fees, impacting global oil trade
[SADC] The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat has convened the Ocean-Climate Briefing Day, a high-level regional initiative designed to strengthen cooperation against escalating climate threats to Southern Africa's oceans.
The CEO of Canadian pipeline giant Enbridge said on Bloomberg Television that the investment climate is not there yet, but it is starting to clear up.
The government has ruled out restrictions on petrol and diesel sales, assuring citizens of ample oil and gas availability and robust import arrangements. Despite global fuel use curbs and misinformation-driven queues, India's petroleum and LPG supply remains secure and under control, with reserves and ongoing procurements ensuring uninterrupted dispensing at all retail outlets.
The scramble in Asia to secure Russian energy supplies – coupled with the temporary lifting of US sanctions – in the wake of the war in Iran has created a growing sense that Moscow might prove the main winner from the conflict. Earlier this week, Russian President Vladimir Putin told a meeting of oil and gas suppliers that they should use the “additional revenues” generated by the spike in energy prices as a result of the war and the effective blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Putin has also...
President Trump extended a pause on U.S. strikes on Iran's energy sites as talks go "well" and Iran let oil tankers to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
Russian Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev confirmed that the country is sending fuel to Cuba, effectively defying the U.S. blockade on the island's private sector.
[Daily Maverick] Every year South Africa remains dependent on fossil fuels is another year in which distant conflicts, global price shocks and geopolitical instability dictate the cost of bread, transport and electricity.
The Oil Fuel Fund Office has defended the sharp six‑baht rise in fuel prices across Thailand, saying the increase was driven by soaring global oil prices and the need to maintain the fund’s financial stability.
[This Day] · Hails Dangote Refinery for energy stability, projects additional 100,000 BPD Production
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Growing climate threats and environmental degradation are pushing young people in Kampala to take personal responsibility and demand stronger climate action. This renewed commitment emerged during a youth climate governance dialogue that brought together international students, media professionals, local leaders, and environmental advocates to simplify climate issues and inspire practical solutions at both individual and community levels.
Iran is reportedly planning to charge ships for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz as its effective blockade of the waterway has pushed oil above $100 a barrel in a historic global energy supply disruption.
STATEMENT: India Announces New 2035 Climate Commitment sophie.brady@wri.org Thu, 03/26/2026 - 09:48 NEW DELHI (March 26, 2026) – India announced its new nationally determined contribution (NDC). India aims to reduce its emissions intensity of GDP by 47% by 2035 compared to 2005. India also pledged to achieve a 60% share of non-fossil sources in installed electricity capacity by 2035 and to expand its forest and tree cover to absorb up to 4.0 billion tonnes of CO₂ equivalent by 2035 from 2005 levels. The announcement also emphasizes adaptation measures across key sectors including agriculture, water, and health and highlights the importance of sustainable lifestyles. Following is a statement by Melanie Robinson, Global Climate, Economics and Finance Director...
Britain’s decision to block a £1.5 billion (US$2 billion) plan by Chinese clean energy giant Mingyang to build the UK’s largest wind turbine factory in Scotland highlights the mounting challenges of doing business with China in an era of deepening global mistrust, analysts said. The move was likely the result of direct pressure from Washington, a source familiar with the matter said on Thursday. The US-Israeli war in Iran and the subsequent energy crisis had raised hopes for the project to be...
China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), the country’s largest producer of offshore crude oil and natural gas, aims to further boost production this year amid geopolitical tensions and rising oil prices. The plan came after the state-backed company reported an 11.5 per cent drop in net profit to 122.08 billion yuan (US$17.7 billion) in 2025, owing to low oil prices during the year, even though it produced record-high volumes of the commodities. Its revenue in the period also dipped by...
The study details how chemical and fossil fuel companies have followed the tobacco industry's playbook to skirt regulations.
Open access notables Indicators of Global Climate Change 2022: annual update of large-scale indicators of the state of the climate system and human influence , Forster et al., Earth System Science Data We follow methods as close as possible to those used in the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) Working Group One (WGI) report. We compile monitoring datasets to produce estimates for key climate indicators related to forcing of the climate system: emissions of greenhouse gases and short-lived climate forcers, greenhouse gas concentrations, radiative forcing, surface temperature changes, the Earth's energy imbalance, warming attributed to human activities, the remaining carbon budget, and estimates of global temperature extremes. The purpose of this effort, grounded in...
The Middle East war has intensified an oil crisis as Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt global energy supplies. While the Red Sea's Bab el-Mandeb Strait is considered an alternative, it also faces threats. Reopening Hormuz is complicated by its geography and requires significant security measures, including a multinational coalition, to overcome the risks of attacks and minefields.
Global energy market tensions, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz, have highlighted the vulnerabilities of LPG supply to India. In contrast, piped natural gas (PNG) remains largely unaffected due to its integrated pipeline network, offering greater supply security for households and businesses.
OECD says the Middle East war will test the world’s resilience with Australia expected to suffer from higher rates and inflation Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The world economy is on the brink of a major inflationary spike as soaring fuel prices threaten growth in European and Asian nations, the OECD has warned, and local economists are slashing Australia’s growth prospects for this year and the next amid the ongoing US-Israel attack on Iran. The Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development’s latest interim outlook said the US-Israel war on Iran will “test the resilience of the global economy”, and warned of the “significant downside risk” to their forecasts should the oil supply disruptions prove more persistent and push energy prices...
Renewable energy leaders said their industry got “rolled” in President Trump’s tax bill. Now they’re fighting back, starting in Texas.
A 5-year drought, a failed desalination plant, and poor planning may force the city to choose between residents and the oil and gas industry.
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Iran has begun charging some commercial vessels up to $2 million per voyage to pass through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, effectively establishing an informal toll on one of the world's most critical energy chokepoints as the US-Iran war disrupts global oil flows and shipping routes.
Two farmers from Northern Ireland and Rwanda share their experiences and build a friendship.
Groups say there is a coordinated national effort to shield the fossil fuel industry from litigation.
The world’s third-highest emitter plans to boost green electricity and decouple economic growth from carbon emissions.
The two sides agreed in principle to cut emissions from the oil and gas sector by 75 percent below 2014 levels by 2035.
[FPRI] The ongoing military conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has once again exposed that war and conflict not only carry significant human costs but also reveal deep structural vulnerabilities in the global economic and energy systems. The conflict has raised concerns about further escalation amidst the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint, triggering volatility in oil and natural gas markets. As a result, major oil and gas producing states in the Gulf region have declared
[263Chat] A joint initiative between the Government of Zimbabwe, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the UK's Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) is reshaping livelihoods in Binga through improved access to clean water and renewable energy.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06846K, Paper Nan Li, Yixiang He, Jiacheng Zhu, Xiaofang Wang, Yifan Chen, Yusi Yang, Linlin Wang, Xiaogang Niu, Xiao Ji, Xuefeng Wang, Qianfan Zhang, Yujie Zhu Potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) hold great promise as low-cost and sustainable alternatives to lithium-ion batteries, yet their practical deployment is hindered by rapid capacity decay driven by irreversible potassium loss and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Trans Mountain oil pipeline system is expected to operate at full capacity in April and into May as a result of energy disruptions in the Middle East.
British Airways is set to reward pilots with bonuses up to 1% of their salary for cutting carbon emissions. Pilots must collectively reduce CO2 by 60,000 tonnes above 2025 levels to earn the payout, starting next year. This initiative, focusing on fuel-saving practices, aims to address rising oil prices and climate pressures, with a union vote expected soon.
Surcharge, spurred by oil price spikes due to the Iran war, is set to take effect on 26 April and run until January 2027 The US Postal Service (USPS) plans to introduce its first-ever fuel surcharge on packages to offset rising energy costs, according to a statement. The surcharge, set at 8%, is expected to take effect on 26 April and remain in place until 17 January 2027 under the current plan. Continue reading...
A projectile landed inside the Bushehr nuclear power plant's compound late Tuesday but caused no damage, Iran's atomic energy organization said, accusing the United States and Israel of attacking the facility.
The Kremlin talks followed the signing this week of an agreement for Russia to help build a nuclear power plant in Vietnam.
[The Point] Food crisis in Africa stems from a complex interplay of climatic, socio-political, and economic factors. Climate change is a significant driver, causing extreme weather events such as droughts and floods that disrupt agricultural activities.
The moves will allow expanded sales of a higher-ethanol blend known as E15, which is often restricted in the summer.
“We are sending humanitarian aid. We are providing humanitarian support,” Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev told reporters.
The German government has rolled out a multibillion‑euro climate package to turbocharge wind power and e‑mobility. Supporters call it overdue momentum, but critics say it barely scratches the surface.