Many governments have difficulty funding basic needs while meeting global challenges like climate change. Meanwhile, businesses freeload.
The Shenditake 1 well, in Xinjaing’s Tarim oilfield, reaches a depth of 10,910 metres.
While the valley bottom had continuously dry conditions all winter, the snowpack across the region is at 84 per cent of normal.
The Energy Secretary has quietly appointed the advisers who have all publicly expressed admiration for the radical action group which has repeatedly brought chaos to Britain's streets.
Four Just Stop Oil activists have been found guilty of plotting to break into Manchester Airport .
Rock dust, compost and biochar can all help capture carbon dioxide and boost crop yields when spread on soil – but researchers are discovering they may be even more effective when used in combination
We're breaking down the best compost bins, so you can check your carbon footprint.
Mount Fentale hasn't erupted in over 200 years, but the mysterious methane emerging from it has scientists scratching their heads.
Meet Olivier Hubert, the chef bringing culinary excellence to the bottom of the world at British Antarctic Survey’s research stations. From crafting 5,000-calorie meals for polar scientists to hosting Caribbean-themed … The post From Fine Dining to Frozen Frontiers: Life as an Antarctic Chef appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Exclusive: Ged Kearney, Kate Thwaites, Josh Burns, Jerome Laxale, Sally Sitou, Alicia Payne, Josh Wilson and Renee Coffey will get extra door-knocking, phone banking and push ads Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor’s grassroots environmental action network is mobilising behind pro-nature MPs it wants in federal parliament to push the party to adopt a more ambitious green agenda. Labor Environment Action Network (LEAN) will support a select group of eight Labor “climate and environmental champions” at the federal election, actively promoting their green credentials to voters and helping with door-knocking and other grassroots campaigning. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
[Daily Maverick] Despite a pause on nuclear procurement, deep divisions remain over whether it should be part of SA's energy mix.
[The Point] Africa is rich in renewable energy resources, including abundant sunlight, strong winds, and geothermal energy. However, the continent faces various challenges hindering the widespread adoption of clean energy sources.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05369A, Paper Chaohe Xu, Tongtong Deng, Chen Li, Guanjije Lu, Zongyang Li, Ronghua Wang Sodium-metal batteries (SMBs) are considered as the ideal candidates for the next-generation large-scale energy storage batteries. However, achieving all-climate SMBs operating at a wide temperature remains a huge challenge because... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Despite big shifts toward renewable energy, the world still has far to go to give up fossil fuels.
PHOTO: SPC The New Zealand government is stumping up a $25 million grant to help 14 Pacific Island nations manage one third of the world's tuna in the face of the climate crisis.
Tall buildings fare poorly in derechos, say experts, raising questions over their resilience as climate crisis worsens Skyscrapers built to withstand major hurricanes fare much more poorly in less powerful windstorms known as derechos, researchers have found, raising questions for cities worldwide over the resilience of tall buildings as the climate emergency worsens. A team from Florida International University’s (FIU) civil and environmental engineering department studied the unexpectedly severe damage caused to buildings in Houston, a city with 50 skyscrapers of 492ft (150 metres) or more, during the 16 May 2024 derecho . Continue reading...
[Liberian Investigator] Capitol Hill -- The Liberian Senate has summoned the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Ministries of Mines & Energy and Internal Affairs to address the alarming water pollution caused by gold mining activities in Sinoe County. The pollution, allegedly driven by the operations of foreign nationals, has raised significant environmental and public health concerns.
Net zero policies would result in fewer deaths saving UK billions, say researchers Countries that weaken or stop their net zero and climate actions may be consigning their populations to decades of preventable illness. Gains from net zero are often presented as global benefits and mainly for future generations. But less fossil fuel use also means less air pollution which results in local health gains right away. Continue reading...
Elected officials in the nation’s largest state are hoping for a long-term increase in drilling and production as the new president calls for “energy dominance.”
The mining tycoon’s company is looking for a globally recognized firm with a track record of designing, building and operating nuclear power plants, according to an advertisement seeking expressions of interest.
Audrey Robertson sits on the board of Liberty Energy, the fracking services company founded by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Goals on boosting carbon sequestration, the circular economy, organic farming and reducing the EU’s consumption footprint are most at risk.
by Abrahm Lustgarten ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. One of President Donald Trump’s most damaging strikes at the foundation of U.S. climate policy is buried deep in a sweeping Inauguration Day executive order focused on “Unleashing American Energy.” Half way through the lengthy document is a directive that would obliterate an obscure but critically important calculation the government uses to gauge the real-world costs that climate change is imposing on the U.S...
[GroundUp] Scientists aboard the SA Agulhas II have been tracking ocean health
[IPS] Wrongfully accused of 'causing droughts,' a group of LGBTQI people in Zimbabwe involved themselves in climate-smart agriculture and are now showing the way to mitigate climate change in a country recently devastated by El Niño-induced drought.
Climate change is accelerating the melting of the world's mountain glaciers, causing ice loss to double since the early 2000s. A study revealed glaciers are losing up to 604 billion tons annually. Glaciers in Alaska are melting the fastest, and Central Europe has lost the most in percentage. This rapid loss contributes significantly to sea-level rise.
In a monthly reporting call on global climate, researchers from the US government’s climate and weather agency avoided mentioning rising levels of greenhouse gases
This blog was authored by Andrew Howell, Senior Director of Sustainable Finance at EDF. This is the fourth blog in a multi-part series on how insurers can support decarbonization and the energy transition. More than any other, the property and casualty insurance industry sits on the front lines of climate risk. Global economic losses from […] The post Insuring the transition: Underwriting as a tool on climate appeared first on Market Forces .
Open access notables Long-lasting intense cut-off lows to become more frequent in the Northern Hemisphere , Mishra et al., Communications Earth & Environment: Cut-off Lows are slow-moving mid-latitude storms that are detached from the main westerly flow and are often harbingers of heavy and persistent rainfall. The assessment of Cut-off Lows in climate models is relatively limited, in fact, there are no studies conducted on the future changes of Cut-off Lows within climate models. Given the importance of Cut-off Lows in leading to severe hazards, here we study them in Coupled Model Intercomparison Project Phase 6’s worst-case future simulations (SSP5-8.5). Most (80%) of the models show that Cut-off Lows with high intensity and longer lifetimes are...
Satellites have detected large volumes of methane spewing from Mount Fentale’s crater following months of earthquakes that have shaken the region
Wrongfully accused of 'causing droughts,’ a group of LGBTQI people in Zimbabwe involved themselves in climate-smart agriculture and are now showing the way to mitigate climate change in a country recently devastated by El Niño-induced drought.
Millions of people from the Tennessee Valley to the mid-Atlantic remain under winter weather alerts as the region continues to clean up after a deadly winter storm.
Experts warn victory for Energy Transfer, whose CEO is a Trump donor, could have a ‘chilling’ effect on free speech A fossil fuel company’s $300m lawsuit against Greenpeace opens in rural North Dakota on Monday, in a case that has been widely condemned by constitutional rights experts as baseless, bad faith litigation that threatens free speech. Energy Transfer Partners, a Dallas-based oil and gas company worth almost $70bn, accuses Greenpeace of defamation and orchestrating criminal behavior by protesters at the Dakota Access pipeline (Dapl). Continue reading...
A tiny insect left over from the Ice Age has been discovered thriving on a Scottish Country Estate.
Professor Alex Sims, University of Auckland A law change which could cut carbon emissions passed its first reading by a narrow margin in Parliament yesterday.
Protecting the environment is one of the defining issues of the 21st century, with the United Nations estimating that the global community has just five years left to cut emissions enough to avoid catastrophic climate change.Read more...
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) will convene in November in Belém, Brazil. The location, often referred to as the gateway to the Amazon (1, 2), represents a historic opportunity to position the Amazon as central in global climate negotiations. Hosting the conference in a region that faces critical challenges such as deforestation (3), illegal mining (4), and extreme climatic events (5, 6) underscores the importance of the discussions. However, the Brazilian government’s proposed use of luxury cruise ships for conference accommodations (2) is at odds with the meeting’s goals.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05153J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Ze Chen, Tong Liu, Zhiquan Wei, Yiqiao Wang, Ao Chen, Zhaodong Huang, Duanyun Cao, Nan LI, Chunyi Zhi Zn-based solid polymer electrolytes (SPEs) hold immense potential for developing high-performance and safe zinc ion batteries (ZIBs) that can operate effectively even at high temperatures. However, typical plasticizers like ionic... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Trump administration has moved to fast-track upward of 600 permits for a range of infrastructure projects, including pipelines, oil terminals and mining projects.
The Trump administration’s efforts to force the bank to freeze $20 billion in climate grants prompted a top federal prosecutor to resign Tuesday.
The country’s Supreme Court says it can’t force governments to cut emissions. But it left the door open to other climate claims.
[Nigeria Health Watch] Climate change has been identified as one of the most significant global health threats, disproportionately affecting low- and middle-income countries, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. While much attention is given to its impact on agriculture, infrastructure, and general health, the devastating impact of climate change on maternal health remains under-explored despite its critical importance.
Politicians have divorced the issue of global heating from soaring prices – Australians must take bold action at the ballot box I love chocolate. It’s a staple of my diet. I don’t like that, at the best of times, it takes up maybe a fifth of my grocery budget. I also don’t like that as a country, we’ve been all too quick to blame rising food prices on inflation. We’ve quickly made inflation a priority for our policymakers, while the cost of living is the key issue of the upcoming election. Anjali Sharma was the lead litigant in Sharma v environment minister, the landmark court case against the then federal environment minister, Sussan Ley, which called for a duty of care to protect children against the impacts of the climate crisis Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 2, February 2025.
In 1999, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., then an environmental lawyer, was named by Time magazine as a “hero of the planet” for his pioneering work to clean up America’s waterways. On February 14 of this year, his second day as secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, he ended HHS funding for climate […]
The report was released Tuesday by the groups For Our Kids and Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment.
Are ‘Country Platforms’ the Key to Delivering Green Growth at Scale? wil.thomas@wri.org Wed, 02/19/2025 - 16:23 For decades, the world has wrestled with a critical question: How do you finance climate action at scale, while also growing economies and improving people’s lives?So far, the world has focused on raising the money needed to support developing countries that are the fastest growing and most impacted by climate change. We saw some limited progress on this last year at the UN climate summit in Azerbaijan. Wealthy nations agreed to lead the way in providing $300 billion in climate finance annually by 2035, while all nations committed to work towards mobilizing $1.3 trillion annually from all financing sources. Achieving the higher target will be exceedingly difficult, especially...
A winter storm is hitting the U.S. with record-breaking cold and heavy snow. Is the polar vortex to blame?
Broadcast meteorologists used to focus only on short-term forecasts. But as climate change impacts become more evident in the daily weather, their role is shifting. CBC meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe speaks with ABC’s meteorologist, Ginger Zee, to discuss this new reality.
[Leadership] A new 550kWp solar hybrid mini-grid, commissioned by the Rural Electrification Agency (REA), is set to transform the lives of 3,500 households and businesses in two communities, Bakin Ciyawa and Kwande in Plateau State, by providing access to cleaner, sustainable energy.
Ice melting from glaciers around the world is depleting regional freshwater resources and driving global sea levels to rise at ever-faster rates.According to new findings, through an international effort involving 35 research teams, glaciers have been losing an average of 273 billion tonnes of ice per year since the year 2000 – but hidden within this average there has been an alarming increase over the last 10 years.
As banks navigate the changing landscape of climate-related disclosures, a new metric – the energy supply finance ratio – merits a closer look.
The planet's glaciers have lost 5% of their ice in little over 20 years, according to a major study.
An analysis of more than 270,000 glaciers worldwide has found that they lost more than 7 trillion tonnes of ice since 2000, raising sea levels by 2 centimetres
Scientists say they have figured out how to transform rocks into something extraordinary: a high-tech, low-cost substance that can bend geological time and help stall — or even reverse — planetary warming.
This article by Eric Nost , Associate Professor of Geography, University of Guelph and Alejandro Paz , Energy and Environment Librarian, Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article . Information on the internet might seem like it’s there forever , but it’s only as permanent as people choose to make it. That’s apparent as the second Trump administration “ floods the zone ” with efforts to dismantle science agencies and the data and websites they use to communicate with the public. The targets range from public health and demographics to climate science . We are a research librarian and policy scholar who belong to a network called...
A new MIT study identifies steps that can lower not only emissions, but also costs, across the combined electric power and natural gas industries that now supply heating fuels.
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, Donald Trump, and bridge the global chasm over climate action, before the goal of limiting global temperatures to safe levels is irretrievably lost. Diplomats from the developing world are rallying to support Brazil, which will host a crucial climate summit in November , after last year’s talks in Azerbaijan ended in disappointment and acrimony. Continue reading...
The Egypt Energy Show (EGYPES) 2025, North Africa and the Mediterranean’s leading energy platform, opened on the 17th of February with a landmark inauguration by HE President Abdel Fattah El Sisi of Egypt and HE President Nikos Christodoulides of the Republic of Cyprus. Their presence underscores the importance of collaboration, investment, and technological innovation in … The post Egypt Energy Show 2025 unites global leaders to drive a secure and sustainable energy future appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Image: MinterEllisonRuddWatts As biomethane and biogas become more common, New Zealand needs a consistent approach to measuring the carbon intensity of these fuels, according to the Bioenergy Association.
Lithium-ion phosphate (LFP) batteries last longer, cost less and have fewer fires than the nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) batteries in most U.S. and European EVs.
A "polar vortex" is bringing intense cold and heavy snow to large swaths of the US and Canada. How is this winter weather related to climate change?
Pigmented algae are well adapted to grow on exposed ice in the Arctic as the snowline recedes, raising concerns of a feedback loop that could lead to faster sea-level rise
CAIRO, Feb 17 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides witnessed the signing of a landmark energy efficiency agreement between the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources and the Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy in Egypt and the Saudi Ministry of Energy. The deal calls for devising an executive plan … The post Egypt, Saudi Arabia sign cooperation agreement to improve energy efficiency appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Chinese government study says laser satellite data reveals harbour deep enough for advanced warships on largest reef in the Spratly Islands.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05556J, Review Article Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Hengyuan Hu, Meisheng Han, Jie Liu, Kunxiong Zheng, Zhiyu Zou, Yongbiao Mu, Fenghua Yu, Wenjia Li, Lei Wei, Lin Zeng, Tianshou Zhao All-vanadium redox flow batteries (VRFBs) have emerged as a research hotspot and future direction of massive energy storage systems due to their advantages of intrinsic safety, long-duration energy storage, long... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
RELEASE: WRI and the World Bank Present Landmark Assessment of Nature-Based Solutions in Africa darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 02/19/2025 - 01:40 With contributions from the African Development Bank. WRI also launches Green-Gray Infrastructure Accelerator, supporting 11 African cities in building climate resilience. NAIROBI (February 19, 2025) — A new report by World Resources Institute (WRI) and the World Bank, with contributions from the African Development Bank (AfDB), provides one of the most comprehensive assessments to date on how Sub-Saharan Africa — one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions — is turning to nature to combat mounting risks of flooding, drought, and extreme heat. Growing Resilience: Unlocking the Potential of Nature-Based Solutions for...
Energy Secretary Chris Wright told a conservative conference that the net-zero effort is “impoverishing citizens in pursuit of a delusion.”
The first meeting since a call between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin puts joint hydrocarbon projects back on the agenda.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has argued that new oil revenues could finance a transition to green energy.
The agency is supposed to tell President Donald Trump on Wednesday whether it plans to challenge the landmark finding that underpins its climate rules.
Kathleen Sgamma has led the Western Energy Alliance in litigation to push for more fossil fuel production on public lands.
It marks an end to Japan's nuclear energy phaseout policy adopted after the 2011 meltdown crisis at the Fukushima Daiichi power plant.
Upper East Side residents say they were blindsided by a slowdown in traffic lights that has turned Third Avenue into an e-bike “racetrack” and a “glacier” for drivers. The Department of Transportation retimed its lights from 25 mph to 15 mph between 60th and 96th streets — with the local City Council member saying even...
[African Arguments] African leaders must seize this moment to ensure its renewable energy potential and resources foster local industry, fairness, and green jobs.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06035K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Yixin Wu, zhen chen, Kai Shi, Yang Wang, Xian-Ao Li, Ziqi Zhao, Quan Zhuang, Jian Wang, Minghua Chen Polymer-based solid-state electrolytes exhibit superior advantages in flexibility, lightweight, and large-scale processability, rendering them promising for high-performance solid-state lithium metal batteries (SSLMBs) with enhanced safety. However, challenges like poor structural... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05508J, Paper Qi Liu, Panzhe Qiao, Di Shen, Ying Xie, Baoluo Wang, Tianyu Han, Hongtu Shi, Lei Wang, Honggang Fu Iron clusters coupled with single atom sites have been developed as bifunctional oxygen reaction electrocatalysts for constructing ultra-stable, flexible zinc–air batteries operable in a temperature range from +40 °C to −40 °C. 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
Study found electric vehicles and batteries added largest amount to country’s clean-energy economy Clean energy contributed a record 10% of China’s gross domestic product in 2024, an analysis has found. With sales and investments worth 13.6tn yuan (£1.5tn; $1.9tn), the sector has now overtaken real estate sales in value. Continue reading...
The UN nuclear watchdog chief visited Japan's stricken Fukushima plant on Wednesday, the day after Tokyo approved an energy plan that marks a return to nuclear power to meet growing demand for AI. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is monitoring Japan's efforts to decommission the Fukushima Daiichi plant after a 2011 earthquake-triggered tsunami killed 18,000 people and set off the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl.
Cool winds will cause temperatures to plummet across southeastern Australia as a pool of Antarctic winds blows in from the Southern Ocean.
Missed the GreenBiz25 corporate sustainability conference this year? Catch up on our top takeaways.
Cold extremes are indeed waning over most of the midlatitude Northern Hemisphere, but a decade-plus debate on the Arctic’s role continues. The post Update: How’s U.S. winter weather changing in a warming world? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
On November 1, 2024 we announced the publication of 33 rebuttals based on the report " Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles " written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger & Samuel Lavine and published by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School in 2024. Below is the blog post version of rebuttal #20 based on Sabin's report. When properly sited, offshore wind farms need not pose a serious risk of harm to whales or other marine life. During installation, the impact from construction noise can be mitigated by implementing seasonal restrictions on certain activities that coincide with whale migration. Once operational, wind turbines generate far less low-frequency sound than...
[Government of Mauritius] Oil spill preparedness and response management remains a key priority for Government. In this context, a set of 18 Environmental Sensitivity Index (ESI) developed with the technical expertise of Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), were presented today in Port-Louis. The ESI comprises sensitive areas, operational and tactical maps to prepare and respond to any risk of oil spill.
Russia’s state pipeline operator Transneft said repair work on the pipeline could take two months, with exports from Kazakhstan falling by 30%.
Heat, drought and floods are growing security risks, Western defense officials say, feeding instability and violence that could prove costly in the long term.
Demonstrators have protested against an expedited cleanup process that would involve using a beloved beach as a toxic waste sorting site This weekend, more than a hundred demonstrators protested against a new plan by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to use a local beach as a toxic waste sorting site, to process debris from the Palisades fire. They waved signs saying “Save Our Beaches” and “Sort Toxics at the Burn Site” as they walked up and down the path along Will Rogers state beach in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, just outside Los Angeles . Their message? Wildfire debris isn’t just ash – it’s poison. “Asbestos, heavy metals, dioxins and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons will not remain contained,” a petition circulated by a local resident, Ashley Oelsen, says. “Toxic...
Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.
A new Datu Research analysis shows how a $2 billion waste problem is turning into an economic opportunity for U.S. workers
‘Make polluters pay’ laws, led by blue states AGs, and accountability suits will be a major front for climate litigation for the coming years Donald Trump’s re-election has “turbocharged” climate accountability efforts including laws which aim to force greenhouse gas emitters to pay damages for fueling dangerous global warming, say activists. These “make polluters pay” laws, led by blue states’ attorneys general, and climate accountability lawsuits will be a major front for climate litigation in the coming months and years. They are being challenged by red states and the fossil fuel industry, which are also fighting against accountability-focused climate lawsuits waged by governments and youth environmentalists. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE04063E, Review Article Wenhao Xu, Libo Li, Yangmingyue Zhao, Suo Li, Hang Yang, Hao Tong, Zhixuan Wang Our work provides an overview of dual-ion batteries, focusing on interface engineering and stable electrolytes. We emphasize the potential of CEI and electrolyte design for DIB technology's application in safety and 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
Genesis Energy chief executive Malcolm Johns. Genesis Energy is prepared to burn up to 1.2 million tonnes of coal at Huntly Power Station this winter.
Despite being located at 2,650 metres above sea level, there was insufficient snowfall for this year’s Khelo Winter Games to get under way.
Tourist site shuts down after issuing apology for creating fake wintry scenes, blames warming climate, lack of snow after flood of complaints.
The president is calling for energy dominance, but aging shale plays aren't positioned to deliver a surge of new oil production.
President Donald Trump has long complained about energy efficiency measures.
The petroleum ministry had argued that India’s most valuable company and its partner unlawfully extracted natural gas from a neighboring offshore block controlled by state-run Oil and Natural Gas.
The two funding notices are needed by states to apply for $1.35 billion in mitigation grants.
The goal will be included in an amendment to the European Climate Law.
UK records 47% annual drop as governments aim to replace fossil fuels but also spend billions on new LNG terminals European imports of seaborne gas shipments fell by a fifth last year to their lowest level since the pandemic, according to a new report, while the UK’s plunged by nearly a half, but governments are continuing to spend billions on new import terminals. The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis (IEEFA) found that Europe’s imports of liquefied natural gas, known as LNG, fell by 19% last year to lows not seen since 2021 as governments worked to replace fossil fuels with renewable energy. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] Africa's population is growing. This means more landscape change and development of supporting infrastructure. Ecosystems are under pressure, made worse by natural disasters induced by climate change.
Chris Wright also tells conservative conference Australia developing shale gas would be a ‘tremendous resource’ – despite Australia already being one of the world largest producers and exporters of both LNG and uranium Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has said he “would love to see Australia get in the game of supplying uranium and maybe going down the nuclear road themselves”. Australia is already the world’s fourth-largest producer of uranium, but nuclear power remains banned at national level. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
A severe cold wave across the central and northern US has brought life-threatening temperatures, snowstorms, and deadly floods, resulting in at least 13 deaths. The National Weather Service issued extreme cold warnings, and severe weather conditions have also led to flooding and hazardous travel, prompting federal disaster assistance requests.
Consumer electric cars are all the rage right now, with great new models releasing on a regular basis. But perhaps just as interesting as what’s happening in the consumer space is what’s happening in the commercial EV space. We’ve seen splashy headlines related to , for example, but the commercial space can be a little […]
NY Post readers discuss Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s webinar informing immigrants of how to evade ICE agents.
Yet another winter storm is heading for 22 eastern states this week as a blast of Arctic air grips the US, causing temperatures to plummet to deadly lows. See if YOUR state is in the path.
Extreme cold warnings were issued as a polar vortex hits the US after deadly floods and storms caused chaos across several states.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency says its National Flood Insurance Program was forced to borrow $2 billion to help pay claims related to Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
His claim that nuclear power would lead to cheaper bills in the near future isn’t supported by the modelling released to back it up. But the soundbite survives … Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The election is just weeks away and Peter Dutton has still not answered any of the key questions about how his nuclear energy pitch would work beyond naming the seven sites where the Coalition says it might eventually – mostly in the 2040s – use taxpayer funding to build power plants. He is rarely even asked. Polling suggests he has a reasonable chance of moving into the Lodge in a few weeks. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Research by 'The Waste Files' campaign has revealed some of the examples of how Britons' money is being spent around the world.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Western Cape Government and CapeNature have taken steps to protect the province's rich biodiversity and critical ecological infrastructure by launching two strategies to boost environmental resilience.
Many oil and gas companies objected in March when the SEC required companies to disclose their greenhouse gas emissions in legal filings. A move by the acting SEC chair signals that the agency will no longer push for implementation of the rule.
Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment Simon Upton Government spending on climate adaptation has jumped by $666 million, while other environmental spending dropped, according to estimates from the Parliamentary...
Minister of Irrigation and Water Resources Hani Sweilam said on Sunday 16-2-2025 his ministry is keen on offering all form of support to African brethren through training programs and transfer of Egyptian expertise in the field of modern management of water resources and adaptation to the climate change in the continent. The minister made statements … The post Irrigation minister: We are keen on supporting African brethren through training programs appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Meteorologists said several states would experience the 10th and coldest polar vortex event this season. Weather forces in the Arctic are combining to push the chilly air that usually stays near the North Pole into the U.S. and Europe.
Beneath Redang’s turquoise waters lies a growing crisis of coral bleaching, trash and human negligence.
Those supporting the deal hope it will raise billions to help poor countries deal with climate breakdown Brazil has asked the UN to throw out plans for a new levy on global shipping that would raise funds to fight the climate crisis, despite playing host to the next UN climate summit. The proposed levy on carbon dioxide emissions from shipping will be discussed at a crunch meeting of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) that begins on Monday. Those supporting the deal, including the UK, the EU and Japan, are hoping the levy will raise billions of dollars a year, which could be used to help poor countries cope with the effects of climate breakdown. Continue reading...
How can an Edmonton based, family-owned and operated business save you up front capital on your multi-unit residential buildings? Find out Saturday as Envirotech Geothermal’s, Steve Oslanski, joins the conversation at 3:00pm for a special edition of Talk To The Experts. Discover how installing renewable heating and cooling can check all the boxes needed to...
[The Conversation Africa] The African continent finds itself in a predicament. Advanced economies in the rest of the world developed through industrialisation: their economies transformed from mainly agricultural to industrial. This involved burning fossil fuels like coal, generating greenhouse gas emissions that caused global warming.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE04896B, Paper Yitong Peng, Tao Meng, Pingan Li, Rongxin Li, Xianluo Hu Significant heat is often generated within lithium-ion batteries during practical operation, particularly under fast-charging or extreme conditions. If not dissipated efficiently, this heat can induce catastrophic thermal runaway. In this... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Some major carbon-emitting countries are hinting they may follow suit as the US opts to ramp up fossil fuels.
The floating production storage and offloading unit carries technology designed to mitigate its environmental impact.
Several people have been killed as flooding, snow, ice and 'bone-chilling cold' is pounding much of the United States with severe weather this weekend.
Customs officers discover vape pen suspected to contain space oil as woman underwent clearance at Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan.
Bangkok had the worst level of PM2.5 on Sunday at noon, followed by the adjacent provinces of Nonthaburi and Samut Prakan where air pollution was also at red levels, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
States like New York and New Jersey won’t be able to meet ambitious renewable energy targets without offshore wind power.
As oil companies shut down refineries, California policymakers are weighing whether the state should get into the refinery business to ensure steady supplies. An industry group says it's not so simple.
A listing of 34 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, February 9, 2025 thru Sat, February 15, 2025. This week's roundup is again published soleley by category. We are still interested in feedback to hone the categorization, so if you spot any clear misses and/or have suggestions for additional categories, please let us know in the comments. Thanks! Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts Climate change is worsening diabetes worldwide Heat waves exacerbate the danger of the disease. by Sanket Jain, Health, Inside Climate News, Feb 4, 2025 New German Government Report Highlights Growing Climate Security Risks Climate-driven extreme weather disasters...
A "warming and drying trend" is predicted through the weekend, and it could be the end of the month before any more rain comes, the National Weather Service reported.
As wildfires, floods, droughts and record-breaking temperatures have shown, the post-climate change era has arrived. Now we need honesty and action from our leaders Not yet a quarter of the way into this century and global average temperatures are already 1.75C above the preindustrial average. January 2025 was the hottest on record and has also set a record for the highest yearly minimum global surface temperature, and likely the highest minimum in the past 120,000 years. It is part of a clear pattern. Last year’s global average was 1.6C above the preindustrial – a sobering reality check, given that, only three months ago at the UN Cop29 summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, leaders were still declaring that limiting global temperature rises to 1.5C was within reach. We are firmly in the post-climate...
Efforts to combat a wildfire in Thap Lan National Park in Nakhon Ratchasima province have been ongoing since Friday, though authorities have faced challenges in fully extinguishing the flames.
In Illinois alone, more than 90 percent of wetlands have been lost.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Is sea level rise exaggerated? Sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, not stagnating or decreasing. Warming global temperatures cause land ice to melt and oceans to thermally expand, elevating sea levels. Since 1880, they’ve risen an estimated 8-9 inches (over 20 cm) based on historical data from coastal tide gauge stations. In the 1990s, scientists began using satellites to measure sea levels. Since 1993, the global average sea level has risen 4 inches (10 cm). These satellites send pulses to the ocean and measure the time it takes for the signal to return. Researchers account...
Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi held a bilateral discussion session with the UAE’s Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Sultan Al Jaber on Friday. This came on the sidelines of Badawi’s participation in the World Government Summit held in the UAE during … The post Egypt, UAE enhance cooperation in natural gas sector appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Wildlife charity backs policy of exploitation of small number of some endangered species for economic purposes – such as trophy hunting The wildlife charity WWF has been working to support the trade in polar bear fur at the same time as using images of the bears to raise money, it can be revealed. Polar bears are severely affected by the loss of Arctic sea ice, which makes seeking prey harder and forces the bears to use more energy. In some regions, polar bears are showing signs of declining physical condition , having fewer cubs, and dying younger. Continue reading...
Storm quickly weakened after making landfall east of Port Hedland with strongest parts hitting remote areas Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Properties have been damaged and large trees uprooted by an ex-tropical cyclone still wreaking havoc in Western Australia, with record rainfall triggering significant flooding from which people are being evacuated by helicopter. Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall in the north-west of Western Australia on Friday and was quickly weakened as it crossed the coast east of Port Hedland. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The Energy Secretary (pictured) said yesterday he would stick to his party's manifesto commitment - even though the Lincolnshire field could help reduce the UK's reliance on imports.
As climate change makes heatwaves more dangerous, here’s how homeowners can mitigate extreme heat Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com When the summer sun hits the west-facing windows of our 20th floor apartment in Melbourne, my resistance to switching on the air-con soon wilts. This generally happens about 4pm, soon after we’ve lost access to cheap electricity under our solar sponge tariff . Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
KYIV - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Friday that a Russian drone had struck a cover built to contain radiation at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, adding that radiation levels were normal.
US policies regarding fossil fuels and technology are reshaping monetary norms as the country seeks to benchmark itself against China.
On his first day in office, President Trump issued dozens of executive orders attacking the nation’s climate and clean air protections. Buried in one of these orders is direction to the Environmental Protection Agency to make recommendations by February 19th on the “legality and continued applicability” of EPA’s Endangerment Finding. The Endangerment Finding is EPA’s […] The post Danger ahead: the Trump administration’s attack on EPA’s finding that climate pollution harms public health appeared first on Climate 411 .
A study in the journal Science Advances reveals how polar bears manage to get wet in the cold without their fur freezing.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum will lead the group tasked with centralizing national energy policies.
The former Police drummer Stewart Copeland, with the help of the British naturalist Martyn Stewart, has produced Wild Concerto, a ‘collaboration between nature and music’. The album fuses sounds of nature, such as the call of Arctic terns and the howling of wolves, with traditional instruments. Stewart hailed the environmental theme of the work, explaining that most of the species represented were endangered ‘The synergy is amazing’: Stewart Copeland album fuses nature and music Continue reading...
Kyiv says that Russia attacked the nuclear power plant with a drone carrying a warhead.
5 Things to Know About Atmospheric Methane Removal shannon.paton@… Fri, 02/14/2025 - 09:13 Last year was the hottest on record, and scientists are clear that the world is on track to exceed 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) of global warming. Methane, a potent greenhouse gas (GHG), is a significant and growing part of this problem. It is the second-most impactful GHG after carbon dioxide (CO2) and, even though there is much less methane than CO2 in the atmosphere, it traps heat much more effectively than CO2. Methane concentration in the atmosphere has accelerated rapidly since the early 1900s , driven both by human-caused methane emissions and increased methane emissions from natural sources due to human-induced climate change. Reducing these emissions is critical...
It's meant to make you feel good to see a label on Google or Expedia saying you're choosing a flight with below-average CO2. But color us skeptical about this.
Air pollution claims millions of lives annually, but its full impact on human health is only now coming into focus.
Exclusive: Firms outnumber green groups at environmental talks, with related events sponsored by fossil fuel companies Aviation industry delegates outnumbered those from green groups by 10 to one at the previous conference of the UN’s committee on aviation environmental protection (CAEP), an analysis has found. Other recent meetings held by CAEP’s parent body, the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), were sponsored by large fossil fuel companies and airlines, including Saudi Aramco and Etihad. Critics accuse the ICAO of having been captured by the industry , resulting in slow efforts to tackle the climate crisis by reducing the carbon emissions from aircraft. Continue reading...
A UK start-up is producing dyes made by bacteria and yeast rather than fossil fuel-derived chemicals, which could help clothes manufacturers cut energy use and pollution
Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and other climate impacts are throttling cocoa production and driving up chocolate prices.
As the world passes 1.5 degrees C of warming, a Cambridge scholar argues that putting a deadline on climate action was the wrong way to frame it.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 4, 28 February 2025.
The snow fell on Saalbach on Friday, dusting the Austrian valley white for the World Championship men's giant slalom and briefly disguising the issues facing the sport in an increasingly warm and hostile environment.
Gary Jonesi’s CREEDemocracy is backing renewable energy and critiquing the Trump administration.
Category-five system is expected to bring extremely damaging and destructive winds, Bureau of Meteorology warns Track the path of Tropical Cyclone Zelia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone Zelia has made landfall along the Pilbara coast as a category-five system, bringing with it destructive wind gusts of up to 290km/h, with the weather bureau warning it is now too late to leave. The cyclone crossed 65km east of Port Hedland just after noon today, local time, travelling faster (11km/h) than authorities had warned. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Biden's EPA selected, but never finalized, the award before the former president left office.
There may be less snow but the number of callouts has surged, and often involve ill-prepared novice hikers When Neil Barrow first volunteered with mountain rescue 40 years ago, for weeks on end the Lake District fells would be capped with snow. Winters with the Patterdale mountain rescue team, of which he is now deputy leader, would involve big and complicated rescues, during which he would bring down the experienced hikers who had become injured or ill tackling the national park’s famous peaks in snow and ice. Continue reading...
Consumption in wealthy countries including US and UK is responsible for 13% of global forest loss beyond their borders, study finds The world’s wealthiest nations are “exporting extinction” by destroying 15 times more biodiversity internationally than within their own borders, research shows. Most wildlife habitats are being destroyed in countries with tropical forest, according to the study which looked at how wealthy countries’ demand for products such as beef, palm oil, timber and soya beans is destroying biodiversity hotspots elsewhere. Continue reading...
A Russian attack drone struck the shelter surrounding the former Chernobyl nuclear power plant in northern Ukraine, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said early Friday.
Lok Sabha proceedings were adjourned after Congress demanded a discussion on the Khavda renewable energy project awarded to the Adani group. Congress alleged the project posed a national security risk due to its proximity to the Indo-Pak border and accused the Centre and Gujarat government of bypassing security protocols.
India's Climate Risk Index rank improved from 7th worst in 2019 to 49th in 2022, reflecting better climate risk management. However, it remains among the top 10 most affected countries historically, with significant fatalities and economic losses due to extreme weather events from 1993 to 2022, including major floods and cyclones.
“The inspection team did not find evidence to suggest the pollutant was derived from a source in this coastal land area,” the statement said.
The fifth winter storm in just a week is set to sweep across the US this weekend, prompting travel warnings as it spreads snow and ice from California to Maine.
Canada’s leadership on climate change has helped foster and grow the methane mitigation industry into an economic engine. New regulations can help this economic sector continue to grow and create good Canadian jobs. Creating jobs and cleaning up the air, the Canadian methane mitigation industry is a dynamic and growing part of the Canadian economy. […] The post SNEAK PEEK: New maps detail Canada’s robust and growing methane mitigation industry appeared first on Energy Exchange .
The July fires in Jasper National Park forced thousands of people to flee the area and destroyed about 350 homes and businesses, according to local officials.
Open access notables A year above 1.5 °C signals that Earth is most probably within the 20-year period that will reach the Paris Agreement limit , Bevacqua et al., Nature Climate Change: The temperature goals of the Paris Agreement are measured as 20-year averages exceeding a pre-industrial baseline. The calendar year of 2024 was announced as the first above 1.5 °C relative to pre-industrial levels, but the implications for the corresponding temperature goal are unclear. Here we show that, without very stringent climate mitigation, the first year above 1.5 °C occurs within the first 20-year period with an average warming of 1.5 °C . Twelve months at 1.5 °C signals earlier than expected breach of Paris Agreement...
Nigel Farage's party last night launched plans for a clampdown on renewable energy schemes that included taxing people who use produce or host wind and solar energy.
A group of former Inspectors General for eight federal agencies just sued President Trump for illegally firing them. President Trump fired about 17 independent Inspectors General en masse in a two-sentence email released Friday night, January 24th – including the Inspectors General for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Energy, and Department of Interior. […] The post President Trump’s attack on independent Inspectors General appeared first on Climate 411 .
Launched just two months ago and still in the process of being commissioned for service, the Copernicus Sentinel-1C satellite is, remarkably, already showing how its radar data can be used to map the shape of Earth’s land surface with extreme precision.These first cross-satellite ‘interferometry’ results assure its ability to monitor subsidence, uplift, glacier flow, and disasters such as landslides and earthquakes.
The controversial Power of Siberia 2 pipeline seems less likely to commence after China spent 2024 diversifying its energy imports.
Scientists say more-frequent hotter temperatures in west African region are part of reason for reduced harvests and price rises The climate crisis drove weeks of high temperatures in the west African region responsible for about 70% of global cacao production, hitting harvests and probably causing further record chocolate prices, researchers have said. Farmers in the region have struggled with heat, disease and unusual rainfall in recent years, which have contributed to falling production. Continue reading...
[The Herald] For many decades before and after independence in Zimbabwe the weather report and forecasts delivered on radio in Shona, Ndebele and English was a not-to-miss segment for rural and even large scale commercial farmers.
Jeffrey Hall has broad legal experience, including service in the Justice Department's environment division.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE03862B, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Jinuk Kim, Dong Gyu Lee, Ju Hyun Lee, Saehun Kim , Cheol-Young Park, Jiyoon Lee, Hyeokjin Kwon, Hannah Cho, Jungyoon Lee, Donghyeok Son, Hee-Tak Kim, Nam-Soon Choi, Tae Kyung Lee, Jinwoo Lee Electrolyte engineering is emerging as a key strategy for enhancing the cycle life of lithium metal batteries (LMBs). Fluorinated electrolytes have dramatically extended cycle life; however, intractable challenges regarding the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05298F, Review Article Zheng Liu, Fan Feng, Wanchang Feng, Guanwen Wang, Bin Qi, Ming Gong, Fan Zhang, Huan Pang Eutectic electrolytes (EEs) have garnered significant attention in the field of metal-ion batteries due to their remarkable properties, including high flame retardancy and excellent thermal and electrochemical stability. Beyond the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
PHOTO: AgriZeroNZ Industry-government partnership AgriZeroNZ is investing about NZD $4.2 million in Agteria Biotech, a Swedish company aiming to slash global methane emissions from cattle.
The balls often come from oil spills, but the cause can also be "natural seeps" in which oil slowly escapes from petroleum reserves beneath the ocean floor, according to NOAA.
[Capital FM] The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has emphasized the crucial role of the media in reporting on climate change, urging journalists to adopt innovative storytelling methods to enhance public awareness and policy engagement.
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The European Union (EU), EU Member States, the European Investment Bank, the African Development Bank (AfDB), and the Government of Liberia, through the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC), have commissioned the Liberia Energy Efficiency and Access Project (LEEAP). The project signifies a major step forward in expanding electricity access, improving energy efficiency, and fortifying institutional and human capacity within Liberia's power sector.
‘Top of the scale’ winds strong enough to take out complete houses, destroy power lines and cause widespread damage and disruption Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Schools, ports and roads have been closed as northern Australia braces for a tropical cyclone that has developed into a destructive category five system bringing ferocious wind gusts up to 320km/h. Severe Tropical Cyclone Zelia has rapidly intensified since developing off the Western Australian coast and is set to hit land at its most powerful and dangerous. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The climate crisis is severely endangering human well-being. While the climate security nexus is omnipresent in national security strategies and on international institutions’ agendas, political responses remain insufficient and are often problematic. Among other issues, related policies often struggle with siloization or a focus on symptoms instead of root causes. To address the core […]
A hearing on carbon capture took place amid a fierce debate between backers and opponents over a critical federal tax credit.
CEO Magda Chambriard said that decreasing global oil prices should not impact Petrobras, as the company has established markets in China and India.
India and France have signed agreements to enhance cooperation in AI, civil nuclear energy, and regional development. Modi and Macron reaffirmed their strategic partnership, emphasizing the joint development of small modular reactors for sustainable energy. They also focused on the Indo-Pacific region, connectivity via the IMEEC corridor, skill development, and anti-terrorism measures.
A new expert panel aims to ensure the integrity of projects that polluters fund to offset their own carbon emissions.
LanzaTech Global, which recycles carbon into materials like sustainable fuels and chemicals, sees “hundreds of millions of dollars” worth of growth for the company.
Bogs and swamps are a colossal carbon store but their continued destruction would blow climate change targets The world’s peatlands are “dangerously underprotected” despite the colossal amount of climate-heating carbon dioxide already being emitted due to their destruction, a study has warned. Peatlands occupy just 3% of all land, but contain more carbon than all of the world’s forests. However, farmers and miners are draining the peatlands, releasing so much CO 2 that if they were a country, they would be the fourth biggest polluter in the world after China, the US and India. Continue reading...
[OCHA] UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has pre-arranged US$5 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to support an anticipatory action* initiative for floods in Nigeria. The funding will be released if forecasts predict a major flood emergency.
[IPS] Rome & Nairobi -- Nearly one in 11 people in the world and one in five people in Africa go hungry every day, a crisis primarily driven by chronic inequality, climate change, conflict and economic instability. At the current pace, hunger and extreme poverty rates show little sign of drastically receding by 2030.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06199C, Paper Jiaqi Zhang, Runying Dai, Jia Yang, Yikun Liu, Jianxin Yu, Licheng Tan, Yiwang Chen The non-homogeneity of nickel oxide (NiOx) nanoparticles (NPs) and the problematic interlayer interconnectivity with perovskite film are the current major bottlenecks for the further development of corresponding perovskite solar cells... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A new study finds only 17 per cent of the world’s peatlands are in protected areas, a vast under-protection considering how critical they are to carbon storage, biodiversity and water regulation. But it also highlights gaps in data about this vital ecosystem.
Experts say latest results show clean energy investment is getting back on track, with $9bn committed in 2024 Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Investment in large-scale wind and solar in Australia has reached its highest level in six years, with $9bn in capital committed to projects in 2024, new industry data shows. According to the Clean Energy Council , financial commitments were made for 4,346MW of new renewable capacity last year. This was the highest level of investment the sector had seen since 2018, when industry was delivering on the bipartisan Renewable Energy Target. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
For February to April, there would be very wet conditions of the above areas and Northern Division, Rakiraki, Ba, Coral Coast, and Lau.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05739B, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Zhiming Zhao, Georgian Melinte, Dong Guo, Yongjiu Lei, Mohamed Nejib Hedhili, Xianrong Guo, Zixiong Shi, Yizhou Wang, Jehad El-Demellawi, Wenli Zhao, Husam N. Alshareef The practical options for polymer electrolytes (PEs) are predominantly confined to polyether matrices, which unfortunately falter at voltages exceeding 4 V. Herein, we introduce a pioneering approach using polyamide (PA,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
India and France have agreed to collaborate on developing next-generation nuclear reactors, including advanced modular reactors and small modular reactors for civil use. The agreement emphasizes nuclear energy's role in enhancing energy security and transitioning to a low-carbon economy, with plans to increase India's nuclear power capacity significantly by 2032.
Learn about two studies that anticipate a fast-approaching breach of the Paris Agreement, as temperatures on Earth begin to trend toward 1.5 degrees C above pre-industrial levels.
Asian markets mostly rose Thursday and oil prices extended losses as forecast-topping US inflation was overshadowed by hopes for an end to the Ukraine war after news Donald Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin had discussed peace talks.
NASA’s Polar Resources Ice Mining Experiment-1 (PRIME-1) is preparing to explore the Moon’s subsurface and analyze where lunar resources may reside. The experiment’s two key instruments will demonstrate our ability to extract and analyze lunar soil to better understand the lunar environment and subsurface resources, paving the way for sustainable human exploration under the agency’s […]
No 2 US oil firm aims for $3bn in cost cuts through 2026 and seeks to simplify business after production challenges Chevron will lay off 15-20% of its global workforce by the end of 2026, the US oil company said on Wednesday as it seeks to cut costs, simplify its business and complete a major acquisition. The No 2 US oil producer has faced production challenges including cost overruns and delays in a large Kazakhstan oilfield project. Its $53bn deal to acquire oil producer Hess and gain a foothold in Guyana’s lucrative oilfield is in limbo due to a court battle with its larger rival Exxon Mobil, which has more aggressively expanded its own production. Continue reading...
Vietnam’s capital Hanoi took the top spot for air pollution among global cities on Wednesday (Feb 12), as reported by iQair, a leading air quality monitoring service that tracks and rates pollution levels using the Air Quality Index (AQI). - REUTERS
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron reaffirmed their commitment to the India-France partnership by signing crucial agreements and launching the India-France Roadmap on Artificial Intelligence. They emphasized the importance of cooperation in defence, civil nuclear energy, and space and stressed the need for UNSC reforms.
Two groups representing ranchers, farmers and landowners conducted a Leger poll, asking Albertans about coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains.
No Valentine's Day would be complete without a box of chocolates to gift your loved one. But experts warn that climate change is threatening this tradition by making cocoa scarcer and more expensive.
Major flight route detours increased global carbon dioxide emissions from aviation by 1% in 2023, according to the authors of a new study.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00206K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Qisheng Wu, Yue Qi Recently, we have proposed micelle-like structures to fully understand microstructures in localized high-concentration electrolytes (LHCE) that show many benefits to high-capacity electrodes. It is critical to understand the electrical double... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Only six of the 2025 Yukon Arctic Ultra’s 46 competitors managed to cross the finish line in this year's grueling 600-kilometre back-country race. Yukoner Jessie Gladish was the first female finisher.
As frigid weather hits, you might wonder if the oil that keeps your engine running smoothly can freeze up. Here's what happens when the temperature drops.
Nearly one in 11 people in the world and one in five people in Africa go hungry every day, a crisis primarily driven by chronic inequality, climate change, conflict and economic instability. At the current pace, hunger and extreme poverty rates show little sign of drastically receding by 2030. Speaking on the backdrop of IFAD’s […]
6 Opportunities to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition margaret.overh… Wed, 02/12/2025 - 08:30 The way we make and use energy is changing. With prices falling and technology more widely available, clean energy uptake is growing rapidly. Investment in new clean power now outpaces investment in fossil fuels. This represents tremendous progress — but affordable technology is only one piece of the energy transition puzzle. In many countries, rising energy demand driven by economic growth, electrification and new data centers is outstripping new clean supply. Strained, congested grids and extreme weather linked to climate change are causing more frequent power outages. Energy insecurity — exacerbated by the global pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine — and energy...
The planet has been shattering heat records for the past two years. That was expected to ease in January—and the fact that it didn't has climate researchers worried.
The stores refrigerate food using systems that often leak powerful climate-warming gases called HFCs. The post Supermarket coolers are heating the planet appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The iron ore giant says the public is being misled into believing that low-quality carbon offset schemes will lead to net zero, despite evidence that only reducing fossil fuels will work.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A letter signed by mayors and local leaders across 39 states is calling on Congress to protect all clean energy tax credits made available to state and local governments, which had been responsible for creating thousands of jobs and […]
Photo by Helena Lopes on Unsplash A global organisation has slammed New Zealand's 2035 climate commitment, saying it shows limited mitigation ambition and fails to address health impacts.
Another winter storm is unleashing its fury across the central U.S., bringing heavy snow and ice to portions of the Plains and Midwest, forcing officials to close state offices and schools and prompting warnings to delay travel if possible.
[Ghanaian Times] The Green Revolution Innovative Thinkers Ghana (GRITG), a non-profit organisation, has urged for collective and concerted efforts in dealing with climate change effects on the country's socio-economic development.
Kathleen Sgamma has pushed for less regulation and more development on public lands.
Renewable energy developers are trying again to change the state tax code to get the full benefit of Inflation Reduction Act grants — even as President Donald Trump tries rolling them back.
[savethechildren_uk] AXA XL is providing a grant of $1.2 million to Save the Children for a five-year initiative to mitigate the impact of climate change across coastal ecosystems in Sierra Leone.
Puerto Rico's newly appointed energy czar recently said that burning coal for energy should continue through 2035.
The city-state is studying the deployment of nuclear energy and carbon capture and storage.
Exclusive: Military experts raise concerns over change to protocols on Pakistan border to allow project that was handed to billionaire Gautam Adani The Indian government relaxed national security protocols along the Pakistan border to make way for a renewable energy park, a project ultimately handed to one of India’s richest men, Gautam Adani, official documents reveal. The Adani Group is constructing the Khavda plant, the largest renewable project in the world, in the state of Gujarat. The conglomerate is controlled by Adani, whose close relationship with the prime minister, Narendra Modi, has recently been under intense scrutiny . Continue reading...
[IPS] The global commitment to fair climate finance is at a crossroads. COP29 concluded with a disappointing New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG), leaving developing nations at risk of being left behind. With the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and slashing development aid, prospects for more ambitious fair climate finance are getting out of sight.
An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding, while Tasmania battles bushfires before an Antarctic blast rolls in Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Major flooding, dumping rain, heatwaves, cyclone watch and potential snow will round out a week of changeable weather across Australia. An already saturated north Queensland is at risk of more flooding , with more heavy rainfall forecast until Wednesday afternoon. Two people have died in flood waters that have cut off towns and left many without power . Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Prime Minister Modi's visit to the ITER site in France highlights India's significant role in developing clean nuclear fusion energy. The trip underscores India's ambitious nuclear energy goals and investments in related sectors like agriculture, healthcare, and defense.
The B.C. River Forecast Centre's Feb. 1 snowpack report confirmed what many have already observed: January was unusually dry.
Video footage has captured the terrifying moment when a massive chunk of glacier came crashing down on a frozen lake in Alaska, leaving two people stranded.
Sea levels aren't the only thing rising.
While the Martian clouds may look like the kind seen in Earth’s skies, they include frozen carbon dioxide, or dry ice. Red-and-green-tinted clouds drift through the Martian sky in a new set of images captured by NASA’s Curiosity rover using its Mastcam — its main set of “eyes.” Taken over 16 minutes on Jan. 17 […]
[This Day] In a continued effort to respond swiftly to the urgent challenges posed by climate change and its impacts on vulnerable countries across the globe, the Secretariats of the Adaptation Fund (AF) and the Fund for responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) have entered into a framework for cooperation.
Pakistan’s once-thriving trout fish farming industry, a vital source of livelihood for communities in the country’s mountainous northern region, is now on the verge of collapse due to the devastating impacts of climate change. Rising temperatures, glacial melt, erratic rainfall, and catastrophic floods have dealt a severe blow to this promising sector, leaving farm owners […]
A Wyoming newspaper has found itself at the center of a controversy after it 'tipped off' its readers about ICE agents looking for 17 migrants on Friday.
Award recognizes EDF’s work in fostering U.S. and Cuba scientific cooperation and protecting Caribbean fisheries, coral reefs and ecosystems.
Researchers in Poland have found more evidence of violent cannibalism in the wake of the coldest period of the last Ice Age.
Last year’s record-breaking temperatures could be a sign that the world was entering a new era of global warming.
Hurricane Helene and its resulting destruction damaged or impacted 5,000 miles of state-maintained roads and damaged 7,000 private roads, bridges and culverts.
Photo by Geranimo on Unsplash Using AI to map New Zealand's forests could give more accurate and up-to-date data which will benefit policy-makers and infrastructure investments, as well as climate change reporting systems,...
Trump promised retribution in his second term. For our March+April issue, we spoke with those targeted about lessons from the first term, fears of a second, and plans to fight back. Read the whole package here. Under President Donald Trump, Republicans have promised to cut key components of the Inflation Reduction Act, Biden’s signature green […]
Keith Riding, 76, from Hampton on the southwestern outskirts of London 's Ulez zone, was gifted a personalised number plate for his electric car by his children at Christmas .
[TI] Every year, corporations and governments spend more than a trillion dollars on global climate finance, but this is only a fraction of what the UN estimates is needed to mitigate and adapt to the climate crisis. These funds, however, remain highly vulnerable to corruption, which drains resources meant to reduce emissions and protect communities impacted by climate change. Where corruption thrives, climate action often fails, and theft is only one of the reasons. Corruption obstructs effective climate
The states of Sarawak and Sabah, top oil palm growing areas, were among the worst-affected areas by recent heavy rains and floods.
BP Chief Executive Murray Auchincloss promised a "reset" for the company, including dialing back climate commitments, on Tuesday after a dip in annual profits and a threat from an influential activist investor.
Industry says ‘pavement tax’ due to disparity in VAT rates is holding back transition away from fossil fuels Electric vehicle drivers will spend an extra £85m on UK tax when using public car chargers this year because of a disparity in VAT rates that the industry has said is holding back the transition away from fossil fuels. Home users of electricity pay just 5% VAT compared with the 20% rate that applies to businesses – including electric car charger operators. That means that people charging a car using public chargers face higher costs . Continue reading...
Rolling back billions of dollars for technologies that clean up the air could send shock waves through Republican states where oil companies are pursuing carbon removal projects.
The waste and the agricultural sectors are the highest emitters of methane – specifically solid waste disposal and enteric fermentation, respectively – in 2022
B.C. Premier David Eby has pledged to eliminate the consumer price on carbon if the federal government drops its requirement for provinces to have one.
Residents living near a nuclear power plant have seen rents double to £3,000 a month.
The Environmental Defense Fund, API Colorado, and the Colorado Oil and Gas Association Respond to Air Quality Control Commission Reg. 7 Pneumatics Rule
Firings and budget cuts could slow emergency disaster response and weaken resilience efforts. The post Cuts to U.S. weather and climate research could put public safety at risk appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
International Maritime Organization Poised to Steer Global Shipping Toward a Just and Equitable Energy Transition
Experts warn of further grid instability as Sri Lanka pushes for 70 per cent renewable energy by 2030.
Earth is immersed in material streaming from the Sun. This stream, called the solar wind, is washing over our planet, causing breathtaking auroras, impacting satellites and astronauts in space, and even affecting ground-based infrastructure. NASA’s PUNCH (Polarimeter to Unify the Corona and Heliosphere) mission will be the first to image the Sun’s corona, or outer […]
As Ningaloo reef bleaches and an election looms, we must hold to account those who stand in the way of our safety – the small cohort profiting from fossil fuels, and the politicians who protect them Late last spring, I was part of an expedition to Scott Reef, a magnificent coral atoll nearly 300 kilometres off the Kimberley coast. And while it was a privilege to be in such a remote and wonderful place, watching rare and endemic sea life drifting past, the moment I tipped from the boat in my mask and fins, I knew something was wrong. The water was too hot. Not tropical warm, but uncomfortably hot. Continue reading...
Concerns are mounting that depleting already thinned ranks will only hamper extreme weather response efforts Federal agencies that play crucial roles in administering conservation , recreation and resource development across roughly than 640m acres of the nation’s public lands were thrust into a state of chaos this week after the Trump administration fired thousands of federal workers, leaving key operational gaps in its wake. The agencies are also on the frontline of mitigating the escalating effects from the climate crisis and concerns are mounting that the depletion of already thinned ranks will only hamper efforts to respond and recover from extreme weather events. Continue reading...
The decision about the Rice's whale from the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management was applauded by the oil and gas industry operating in the Gulf of Mexico.
Alexey Likhachev, CEO of the Russian company Rosatom, said that sanctions pose an obstacle to the construction of the first nuclear power plant in Egypt, “but they will not stop us.” He pointed out that the project’s implementation is proceeding according to the planned schedule, and it is a symbol of the growing cooperation between … The post Dabaa to be largest nuclear project on the planet despite sanctions: Russian company Rosatom CEO appeared first on Egypt Independent.
US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US and overseas that contains a word it finds particularly inconvenient: “climate.” The US government is withdrawing grants and other support for research that even references the climate crisis, academics have said, amid Donald Trump’s blitzkrieg upon environmental regulations and clean-energy development . Continue reading...
Trooper, a bull terrier, was found on the side of a highway hours before Hurricane Milton struck Florida. He has since been adopted.
Expert recommendations will influence plans for energy, housing, transport industry and farming for decades Labour will next week be confronted with stark policy choices that threaten to expose the fault lines between the Treasury and the government’s green ambitions, as advice for the UK’s next carbon budget is published. Plans for the energy sector, housing, transport, industry and farming will all be called into question in a sweeping set of recommendations for how the UK can meet the legally binding target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Green advocacy groups filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration on Wednesday, marking the first environmental legal challenges against the president’s second administration. Both focus on the Trump administration’s moves to open up more of US waters to oil and gas drilling, which […]
A peer-reviewed study published in the journal Nature this week says the world's glaciers lost ice at the rate of about 231 billion tonnes annually from 2000 to 2011, but that quickened to about 314 billion tonnes annually over about the next decade.
Friday brings the final day of the record-breaking arctic outbreak that has frozen the central U.S., but the danger isn't over.
Prosecutors had charged him with making payments worth $35.5 million to public officials in the Republic of Congo to obtain financing and delivery of crude oil from the African nation.
The agency said it has briefed the White House on the legality of abandoning a 2009 scientific finding that underpins all greenhouse gas rules.
It's the Trump administration's latest escalation against the climate fund created by the Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act.
[Leadership] The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on regional and subregional human rights systems, governments, and Institutions in Africa to take decisive action to safeguard the human rights of its citizens in the face of climate change.
[SciDev.Net] Accra -- Climate change and conflict are fuelling a resurgence of cholera in Africa, with progress toward elimination undermined by chronic underfunding, according to new analysis.
[The Conversation Africa] Indigenous people make up only 6% of the world's population but manage over a quarter of the world's land surface. These groups, descended from original occupants of a geographical place and identifying as culturally distinct, possess knowledge about adapting to social and environmental change. Yet their perspectives are rarely included when it comes to planning for a future affected by climate change or biodiversity loss. Researcher Julia van Velden was part of a team of scholars who looked at how
Brad Homewood is charged with four offences after a 2021 Extinction Rebellion protest at the Exxon/Mobil depot in Spotswood Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A climate activist cannot rely on evidence from experts in global heating and civil disobedience to beat charges after a protest outside a Melbourne fuel depot, a magistrate has found. Brad Homewood, 52, was charged with four offences relating to a 2021 Extinction Rebellion protest at an Exxon/Mobil depot in Spotswood. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The Pentagon is preparing to undergo $50 billion in budget cuts to 'woke' programs that focused on climate change, energy and DEI.
How to Reach $300 Billion — and the Full $1.3 Trillion — Under the New Climate Finance Goal margaret.overh… Thu, 02/20/2025 - 13:31 Nations set a new climate finance goal last year, committing to deliver at least $300 billion annually for developing countries' climate action by 2035. Developed nations agreed to take the lead in meeting this target. The goal, known as the new collective quantified goal, or NCQG, also includes a much larger target. It calls on all actors to work toward mobilizing $1.3 trillion in international climate finance over the same timeframe; much closer to the amount developing countries truly need. This finance, alongside their domestic finance, is essential for developing countries to adopt low-carbon technologies, protect themselves from...
[The Herald] The steady progress being made in the exploration and exploitation of what is now known to be a very large natural gas field in Zimbabwe's Cabora Basa Basin reached another milestone recently with the necessary approvals for the environmental and social impact assessment for Invictus Energy.
Programs had been frozen — with one brief interruption — since Jan. 28.
Assistant Professor César Terrer discusses pioneering volcano research to track carbon dynamics in tropical forests.
Pierre Morel, the first director of the World Climate Research Programme (WCRP) and founding member of WCRP’s Global Energy and Water Exchanges (GEWEX) Core project, died on December 10, 2024. Pierre began his research as a theoretical physicist. His doctoral thesis examined the existence and properties of a condensed superfluid state of liquid Helium 3 […]
Climate and environmental justice references are being wiped and dead links abound for even low-profile offices not known for enraging GOP lawmakers.
It’s tempting to stay behind even if you’re told to evacuate. Here’s why that’s dangerous. The post What not to do during a wildfire appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
We say the defining question is this: do nations work for peace and order or embrace the notion of power by force? Jean-Noël Barrot is the foreign minister of France We are being told that the world is divided between a “global north” and a “global south”. But what exactly is meant by that? An economic difference? Of the 20 leading global economies, several are in the south . In the south, some countries are many, many times richer than their neighbours. A climate difference? The climate crisis affects every country in the world, and especially small island states and the poorest countries. The 10 greatest emitters , if we go by CO 2 emissions per inhabitant, are split between countries in the north and south. Are we talking about a migration difference? A huge number of migrations...
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is demonstrating its commitment to combating climate change through concrete actions at home, complementing its participation in global climate summits, according to the Ministry of Planning and Development (MoPD).
EPA chief Lee Zeldin has launched an attack on the agency’s $20 billion clean energy loan program.
[Premium Times] The official said consequences of climate change such as land loss, food insecurity, water scarcity and displacement have become the daily realities for millions, especially in Nigeria.
[This Day] Leaders of the African Union have unanimously demanded a massive increase in climate finance to mitigate climate change in the region. The call for $1.3trillion annually was made at the AU Summit held at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia recently in a meeting chaired by Kenyan President, William Ruto ahead of upcoming global climate negotiation.
The report recommends credit redistribution, more scrutiny of wildfire mitigation spending and more tweaks to net metering.
If approved, the effort would test the possibility of using the ocean to remove carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.
Leaders of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) are meeting in Bridgetown from Feb. 19-21, as the world grapples with multiple crises, including escalating geopolitical conflicts, climate change and rising food insecurity. “The only way that we will make it through these difficult times is if we are prepared to be more unified and bolder than ever,” […]
Greenpeace argues European-backed projects hamper countries’ ability to decarbonise their own economies European countries are extracting renewable energy from Morocco and Egypt to “greenwash” their own economies, while leaving north Africans reliant on dirty imported fuels and paying the environmental costs, a Greenpeace report says. Both Morocco and Egypt are aiming to leverage their strategic locations south of the Mediterranean, and their solar and wind power potential, to position themselves as pivotal to Europe’s quest to diversify its energy supply. Continue reading...
A state government has banned Aussies from building on their own land, rendering properties worthless.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 20 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02264-7As urban extent continues to grow, the impact this major land-use change has on soils and their carbon stocks is an increasingly important question. A recent global study suggests that the effects are not straightforward.
Groups from Sierra Club to Greenpeace take aim at Trump’s drilling orders in term’s first environmental legal battles Green advocacy groups filed two lawsuits against the Trump administration on Wednesday, marking the first environmental legal challenges against the president’s second administration. Both focus on the Trump administration’s moves to open up more of US waters to oil and gas drilling, which the plaintiffs say are illegal. Continue reading...
Storms that swept across the American southeast caused multiple rivers in the state to overflow, killing nine and forcing the rescue of more than 1,000 people.
Indonesia's planned expansion of "captive" coal plants used to power industry is threatening its pledge to cut CO2 emissions by 2030 and close all coal-fired plants by a decade later, said a report published Thursday.
Activists warn new designation for projects such as pipelines threatens US wetlands and waters Environmentalists were outraged on Wednesday after the Trump administration moved to fast-track fossil fuel projects through the permitting process, with activists describing it as an attempt to sidestep environmental laws that could harm waterways and wetlands. In recent days, the US Army Corps of Engineers created a new designation of “emergency” permits for infrastructure projects, citing a day one executive order signed by Donald Trump which claims the US is facing an “energy emergency” and must “unleash” already booming energy production. Continue reading...
Scientists have for the first time mapped the 3D structure of an exoplanet’s atmosphere, uncovering violent winds and bizarre weather patterns.
Decades-long research shows world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023 Melting glaciers have caused almost 2cm of sea level rise this century alone, a decades-long study has revealed. The research shows the world’s glaciers collectively lost 6.542tn tonnes of ice between 2000 and 2023, causing an 18mm (0.7in) rise in global sea levels. Continue reading...
An international team of scientists says Earth's glaciers are vanishing so fast they now release 273 billion tonnes of ice into the ocean each year.
The annual “Conservation in the West” poll also found that voters prefer conservation over energy development on public lands.
Hurricane, who was a Special Operations Canine for the Secret Service, became the most decorated dog in U.S. history. He died this week at the age of 16.
A groundbreaking new study provides the first consistent global picture of glacier decline since 2000, revealing that glaciers across the world have lost a whopping 5% of their volume since then.
Spreading crushed rocks on fields can absorb CO2 from the air – now chemists have devised a way to turbocharge this process by creating more reactive minerals
The 41-second video shows migrants walking with their feet bound, ICE agents handcuffing detainees, and close-up shots of handcuffs and chains being placed on the tarmac.
STOCKHOLM - Sweden’s Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday that Greta Thunberg and hundreds of other activists cannot sue the government in a Swedish court over what they say is insufficient action against climate change.
The Institute for Energy Research petitions target EPA regulations on wetlands, water pollution standards and water permitting.
A storm that dropped snow in the Midwest was spreading across the Tennessee and Ohio Valleys on Wednesday, bringing more misery to some places just starting to clean up from deadly weekend floods.
As wildfires grow more frequent and intense with climate change and become a greater threat to cities, water utilities are reckoning with the reality that they must build back better.
Hurricane Helene inflicted huge losses on North Carolina farms. As many farmers wait for aid to flow, some wonder whether they can — or should — begin again.
In Sub-Saharan Africa, Nature-Based Solutions Take Root margaret.overh… Wed, 02/19/2025 - 06:00 For the 21 million residents of Lagos, Nigeria, climate change is not a distant concept — it is a current reality. Over the past decade, the city has experienced devastating floods , exacerbated by the loss of over half of its wetlands that previously captured and slowed floodwaters. By 2050, the risk of climate-induced flooding could be twice as high as it is today, affecting an estimated 40 million people. Communities in the Horn of Africa face their own threats — not from flooding but from a lack of water. The region is experiencing its longest drought on record . Millions of people are facing hunger as a result, many of whom are now displaced as climate refugees...
Bank moves climate targets from 2030 to 2050 and waters down environmental goals in plan for Georges Elhedery HSBC is delaying key parts of its climate goals by 20 years, while watering down environmental targets in a new long-term bonus plan for its chief executive, Georges Elhedery, that could be worth up to 600% of his salary. The London-headquartered lender said it had launched a formal review of its net zero emissions policies and targets – which are split between its own operations and those of the clients it finances – after realising its clients and suppliers had “seen more challenges” in cutting their carbon footprint than expected. Continue reading...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat said Egypt Energy Show (EGYPS 2025) conference and exhibition reflects Egypt’s keenness on luring international investors and promoting its position in energy industry. In statements to MENA on Wednesday 19/2/2025 on the sidelines of the event the minister of electricity said, the conference is a good opportunity … The post Electricity Min to MENA: “EGYPES 2025” Promotes Egypt’s Position In Energy Industry appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Layali Abdeen, a Senior Investment Guarantee Officer at the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) of the World Bank, praised the investment-friendly environment in Egypt, affirming that the country’s current investment climate is attractive and positive, especially in the energy sectors. Speaking to the Middle East News Agency on the sidelines of the “Investment and Financing… … The post MIGA senior official praises investment-friendly environment in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05841K, Paper Wu Shao, Jie Sheng, Yufei Fu, Jingwen He, Zhihao Deng, Rong-hao Cen, Wenjun Wu Conventional aqueous processing of all-inorganic CsPbBr3 perovskite solar cells has encountered significant limitations hindering performance optimization and long-term stability. To address these challenges, we introduce a novel dual-solvent engineering strategy... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Leadership] Experts have emphasised that Nigeria's upcoming national census is crucial for addressing climate change risks, as accurate population data is essential for shaping sustainable policies.
The green light for the Texas GulfLink development boosts the president’s goal of increasing energy exports.
A document seen by POLITICO shows Brussels is exploring whether to back overseas fossil fuel infrastructure amid trade talks with the U.S.
Fourteen Pacific island nations will receive $107 million to adapt their tuna-dependent economies as climate change pushes the fish farther from their shores.
With the U.S. retreating from global climate efforts, countries across the world are looking to Germany to help close the gap. That may be wishful thinking.
The program includes funding to get tools and technology onto farms that will help to cut emissions, as well as cash rewards for high achievers.
[UN News] The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) called on Tuesday for urgent action to combat climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, warning that progress on all fronts remains slow and uneven.
North Sea giant Serica Energy has suffered a "deeply frustrating" production disruption after Storm Éowyn damaged a production vessel east of Aberdeen
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00202H, Paper Xinze Cai, Wanlin Wu, Bingyao Zhang, Wenlong Cai, Canhui Lu, Rui Xiong, Jiangqi Zhao, Jiang Zhou Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) are emerging as an up-and-coming energy storage technology for wearable electronics due to their intrinsic safety, cost-effectiveness, and biocompatibility. Nevertheless, the uncontrolled deposition of the Zn... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A microbiologist, he popularized “vertical farming” — raising crops in tall buildings — to remediate climate change and feed more people.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 February 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02249-6Climate research centres provide valuable support to scholars wanting to engage with interdisciplinary research. Fully leveraging this support requires strategic individual efforts. We outline how scholars can achieve collaborative synergy at the intersection of top-down institutional support and bottom-up individual action.
Elon Musk may be finally moving forward with launching Tesla's electric cars in India, following recent discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Tesla has advertised for retail positions in Mumbai and is expected to import cars initially, encouraged by recent government policies and incentives.
Denise Cheung resigns after Trump appointees demand she open grand jury investigation into EPA grants A top federal prosecutor has quit after refusing to launch what she called a politically driven investigation into Biden-era climate spending, exposing deepening rifts in the US’s premier law enforcement agency. Denise Cheung, head of criminal prosecutions in Washington, resigned on Tuesday after Trump appointees demanded she open a grand jury investigation into Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) grants based largely on an undercover video, multiple people familiar with the matter told CNN . Continue reading...
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A President’s Day weekend swept by fear and grief from the sudden termination of thousands of federal employees in the US Forest Service and Department of Interior left chaos and uncertainty after the latest assault on the federal […]
President Donald Trump called on India to buy more US oil and gas during his meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi last week.
Researchers have peered into the atmosphere of planet WASP-121b and found its climate is stranger than anyone imagined.
Divers in Florida’s Steinhatchee River stumbled upon hundreds of pristine fossils from an obscure Ice Age period, including giant armadillos, ancient horses and possibly a new species of tapir.
Brazil's government on Tuesday approved joining OPEC+, a group of major oil-exporting nations, signalling the country's evolution into a major oil state just nine months ahead of hosting the United Nations' annual climate summit.
Some Texans who install residential batteries, solar panels and smart thermostats can now send power back to the grid and get a credit on their bill.
Ambitious UK project aims to forecast climate catastrophes using fleets of drones, cosmic ray detection, patterns of plankton blooms and more An ambitious attempt to develop an early warning system for climate tipping points will combine fleets of drones, cosmic ray detection and the patterns of plankton blooms with artificial intelligence and the most detailed computer models to date. The UK’s Advanced Research and Invention Agency (Aria), which backs high-risk, high-reward projects, has awarded £81m to 27 teams. The quest is to find signals that forewarn of the greatest climate catastrophes the climate crisis could trigger. Tipping points occur when global temperature is pushed beyond a threshold, leading to unstoppable changes in the climate system. Continue reading...
[allAfrica] The world's peatlands are "dangerously under-protected", warns a new study, despite their critical role in storing vast amounts of carbon and the alarming levels of climate-heating carbon dioxide already being released due to their destruction.
[The Herald] Zimbabwe's future is closely tied to global energy trends and critical minerals demand, requiring thorough geological surveys to accurately assess resources, inform decisions and attract potential investors, according to a new study by the Southern Africa Resource Watch (SARW).
An answer to a perennial question. The post Why is it so cold outside when the climate is warming? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Liberian Investigator] Monrovia -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, in collaboration with Novasphere, has launched a one-week geospatial training program aimed at enhancing forest monitoring capabilities.
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawy signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Greek Minister of Environment and Energy Theodoros Skilakakis on cooperation in carbon capture, storage, and utilization with the aim to reduce carbon emissions from the energy sector and support low-carbon economy. The MoU, inked on the sidelines of the ongoing … The post Egypt signs MoU on carbon capture & storage with Greece appeared first on Egypt Independent.
For water experts, there’s worry that climate change and shifting U.S. policies could put pressure on long-standing cross-border water agreements.
The move is part of the Trump administration's push to boost U.S. fossil fuel production and sales.
The pipeline, which was halted by a court in 2016, would have hauled oil from Alberta to a Pacific port in northern British Columbia.
The geoengineering experiment sought to use tiny silica beads to reflect sunlight away from Earth.
After four years of declining prices for green investments, sustainable investors are shifting their past talking points in increasing numbers.
Lobbyists argued it was unfair for their industry to be treated the same as others as end product – oil and gas – inevitably produced emissions Experts have accused the fossil fuel industry of seeking special treatment after lobbyists argued greenhouse gas emissions from oilfields should be treated differently to those from other industries. The government is embroiled in a row over whether to allow a massive new oilfield, Rosebank , to go ahead, with some cabinet members arguing it could boost growth and others concerned it could make the goal of reaching net zero emissions by 2050 impossible to reach. Labour made a manifesto commitment to halt new North Sea licensing, but Rosebank and some other projects had already been licensed and were awaiting final approval when the party won the...
[Nigeria Health Watch] Pamela Arikureti's grandchild, who is nearly two years old, has been severely affected by the widespread malnutrition in Mudzi, Zimbabwe. The young girl has not gained any weight for the past six months, "We give her plain maize porridge every morning because that's what we can afford," Pamela explained.
Conservationists call for urgent government action as prolonged heatwave affects renowned reef, including Turquoise Bay, Tantabiddi and Bundegi Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Divers have documented evidence of what conservationists say is widespread coral bleaching at the Ningaloo Reef off Western Australia’s north-west coast. Photographs show bleaching at several sites along the 260km-long reef, including Turquoise Bay, Coral Bay, Tantabiddi and Bundegi (Exmouth Gulf). Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Finding metal shavings in your engine oil is not a good sign. Here's a breakdown on what it means and how to fix before it damages your engine.
Environment and Climate Change Canada described the current weather conditions as a 'long-duration cold event.'
Japan set fresh climate targets on Tuesday, pledging to slash greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent in the next decade from 2013 levels.
At first glance, Musk and Genghis Khan couldn’t be more different. One was a warlord who united the Mongol tribes through brutal conquest, while the other builds electric cars, sends rockets to space, and manipulates stock markets with a tweet. But dig a little deeper, and the parallels are uncanny.
Kentucky is battling devastating floods after another powerful winter storm hit the eastern U.S. over the weekend, leaving at least 10 people dead.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler “But what about when the sun doesn't shine?!” Ah yes, the energy debate’s equivalent of “The Earth is flat!” Every time someone mentions solar or wind power, some self-proclaimed energy expert emerges from the woodwork to drop this supposedly devastating truth bomb: “Sure, renewables are cheap... until you need backup power for those cloudy, windless days. Factor in those costs, and suddenly fossil fuels are looking pretty sexy again!” takes deep breath Let me explain why this ironclad logic is as scientifically sound as claiming the Earth isn’t warming because it got cold last winter. Not only is the argument wrong — it's so fundamentally wrong...
A $20 billion Biden administration green-energy slush fund was collecting interest at a private bank and is being distributed without proper oversight, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin reveals in an exclusive interview. President Joe Biden’s EPA parked $20 billion at the financial institution, which The Post has learned is Citibank, as part of the...
The overnight attack targeted a pumping station of the Tengiz-Novorossiysk pipeline in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region.
Scientists warn that the world's sea ice - the frozen ocean water at the North and South Poles - has plunged to a record low.
Conservation efforts must take climate change into account when protecting habitat. The post Climate change threatens habitats that many endangered species need to thrive appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Tropical cyclone first to make landfall this year, while a winter storm causes extreme cold across north-eastern US Cyclone Zelia became the first tropical cyclone to make landfall in 2025, hitting north-west Australia on Valentine’s Day as a category 4 system. It brought damaging winds of 130mph and heavy rainfall, with 440mm of rain falling in two days. Prior to landfall, Zelia affected southern Indonesia, including Bali, with winds of more than 45mph. The storm weakened into a tropical low by Saturday, but continued to cause widespread flooding, particularly near the Pilbara rivers and the Great Sandy Desert. Zelia intensified rapidly because of the record-warm Indian Ocean temperatures, which were 1-2C above seasonal average, providing increased energy and moisture to fuel the storm...
British Antarctic Survey (BAS) researchers have been selected for funding from The Advanced Research + Invention Agency (ARIA) to help improve our understanding of climate tipping points. These tipping points … The post Scientists secure funding to study Greenland and North Atlantic climate tipping points appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Researchers say the animals could keep red deer numbers under control, leading to storage of 1m tonnes of CO 2 Reintroducing wolves in the Scottish Highlands could lead to an expansion of native woodland, which could take in and store 1m tonnes of carbon dioxide a year, researchers have suggested. A study led by researchers at the University of Leeds said that reintroducing the species into the Cairngorms, as well as the south-west, north-west and central Highlands could help curb the problem of red deer eating tree saplings, which stops natural woodland regeneration. Continue reading...
Cyclone Zelia, which hit Western Australia on Friday, brought the Bureau of Meteorology to the end of an alphabetical list Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tropical Cyclone Zelia may have dissipated but it won’t be the last to threaten Australia’s coastline and the next one has forced a name change before it even forms. Zelia, which crossed the Western Australian coast on Friday, brought the Bureau of Meteorology to the end of an alphabetical list that alternates by gender, with the next cyclone due to be named Anthony. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Zero-emission cars such as electric vehicles (EVs) support campaigns to reduce global warming, but their production emits carbon dioxide.
The reintroduction of wolves to Scotland could lead to the natural expansion of woodland and help combat climate change, according to a new study
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00217F, Paper Zekun Li, Pengfei Huang, Jinfeng Zhang, Zhaoxin Guo, Zhedong Liu, Li Chen, Jingchao Zhang, Jiawei Luo, Xiansen Tao, Zhikai Miao, Haoran Jiang, Chunying Wang, Xinran Ye, Xiaona Wu, Wei-Di Liu, Rui Liu, Yanan Chen, Wenbin Hu We developed an innovative high-temperature shock (HTS) technique to synthesize uniformly coated materials, resulting in enhanced surface structures, improved cycling stability, and pouch cells retaining over 70% capacity after 700 cycles. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06107A, Review Article Xiancheng Wang, Zihe Chen, Shiyu Liu, Shuibin Tu, Renming Zhan, Li Wang, Yongming Sun High energy density and exceptional fast-charging capability are emerging as critical technical parameters for lithium (Li)-based rechargeable batteries, aimed at meeting the increasing demands of advanced portable electronics, electric vehicles,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Over 45% of Himachal Pradesh is highly vulnerable to natural disasters like floods, landslides, and avalanches, reveals a recent IIT Ropar study. Presented at the 2nd Indian Cryosphere Meet, the research identifies regions at high risk, aiding targeted disaster risk reduction. Hazard-prone areas include mid to high altitude slopes, with steep mountain regions at the highest risk.
The renewable energy sector in India has created over one million jobs, contributing significantly to the global workforce. Investments in clean energy are reinforcing economic growth with clean energy initiatives. India's rapid progress towards solar energy milestones is setting a benchmark for further growth and industrial development.
Winter Storm Jett is moving from the Mideast over the Great Lakes towards the East Coast, impacting states all the way from New York to Florida.
Gov. Kathy Hochul -- facing the heat over Con Edison's proposed double digit gas and electric hikes -- is stepping up gas production that flies in the face of New York's controversial green energy law.
The vast landmass is melting quickly due to climate change, and may rapidly cause the complete loss of the island's ice.
Mountain communities in southern Appalachia begin rebuilding after climate crisis-fueled disaster It’s hard to picture what Barnardsville looked like before Hurricane Helene converted the calm creek that meanders through this North Carolina mountain into a roaring river that engulfed the community. More than 50 homes including an entire trailer park were destroyed when Ivy Creek flooded in late September after three days of unprecedented rainfall and hurricane-force winds uprooted thousands of trees – and this close-knit community’s sense of safety. Continue reading...
Researchers have created a solar-powered reactor that collects CO2 by night and turns it into a useful gas by day.
This story was originally published by Vox.com and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. While President Donald Trump has caused chaos and confusion in his first few weeks in office, he’s made one thing very clear: His administration will do everything in its power to supercharge oil and gas production. That agenda is unwelcome news […]
Weather officials warned residents in several states to seek higher ground as a powerful storm system battered the Eastern United States
Bottles of Rathfinny Wine Estate's Classic Cuvee wine were sunk to the bottom of the Arctic Ocean off the coast of Norway where it was matured for eight months in pitch blackness at 5C.
As people living in many parts of eastern Canada continue to dig out from a nasty winter storm, Environment Canada has issued a warning that there is more snow on the way.
Locals fear the “green rush” will result in even more extreme concentration of land ownership in a warming world.
Electric cars have the potential to reduce pollution and reliance on fossil fuels, but not huge vehicles don't help as much as you may think.
This story was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The natural environment took an unprecedented pounding during the war in Gaza. And as the territory’s inhabitants have returned home since the ceasefire, the extent of the environmental devastation is becoming clear, raising crucial questions about how to reconstruct Gaza in the […]
Who cares about hurricanes, New Yorkers love living by the shore.
Progress roundup: Colombian women chose fish farms over coca, Africa made income gains, and solar power is surging in Pakistan.
CNN — A Russian drone struck the former nuclear power plant at Chernobyl in an attack overnight into Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. The strike hit the concrete shelter that covers the plant’s destroyed former fourth power unit, sparking a fire that was later extinguished, he said. Chernobyl was the site of the … The post Ukraine says Russia drone attack hits Chernobyl nuclear plant, radiation levels normal appeared first on Egypt Independent.
India could benefit from lower oil and gas prices driven by Donald Trump's energy policy. Increased US production and exports are likely to reshape global energy flows, potentially offering Indian refiners alternatives to expensive Gulf supplies, especially in light of US sanctions on Russian oil.
The world's frozen oceans keep the planet cool, but they currently have less ice than ever recorded before.
As climate change threatens ecosystems and economies, scientists and fisheries work together to manage imminent changes.
We’re bombarded with pseudoscience every day—from social media conspiracy theories to politicians dismissing climate change with a snowball.
Changing your own oil is surprisingly easy, but if you've never done it, you might not know how to dispose of the used oil, or if it's recyclable instead.
The storm prompted evacuation orders, as officials warned of flash floods in burn-scarred areas near the Eaton and Palisades fires and cautioned drivers to stay off the roads.
The fund will invest in sustainable high impact projects across sectors such as renewable energy, advanced manufacturing.
Record-warm ocean temperatures helped Zelia intensify. The post Cat 4 Cyclone Zelia hits Western Australia appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Tropical Cyclone Zelia made landfall Friday on Australia's west coast as a Category 4 storm with maximum sustained wind gusts at 180 mph, though minimal damage ensued.
"There is no talk about strikes on nuclear infrastructure, nuclear energy facilities," Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said, denying Russia had any responsibility.
Some supporters of Kathleen Sgamma predicted she would support some green energy projects, while shifting the Bureau of Land Management's emphasis to fossil fuels.
Snow, ice and freezing rain are forecast for parts of the UK this weekend
Port Hills fire, February 2017. PHOTO: Francis Vallance, cc-by-2.0 Tower Insurance says that a climate change adaptation framework is crucial for minimising the insurance gap and preventing New Zealanders experiencing the...
Rising temperatures are fueled, in part, by declining cloud cover — which could be a potential climate feedback loop.
Last year, Google (GOOGL) said it was no longer on track to meet its climate goals by the end of the decade. The company’s environmental report for 2024 showed its carbon emissions have risen by 48% since 2019 — mostly due to energy consumption by data centers and supply chain emissions.Read more...
A 22-year-old air passenger from Bangkok has been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of bringing in eight kilogrammes of the key component of the emerging drug known as "space oil", worth an estimated HK$8.4 million (36 million baht).
A Russian drone caused significant damage to the radiation containment shelter at the Chornobyl nuclear power plant overnight, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Friday, an allegation the Kremlin denied.
Researchers have found that electric cars might not be as green as they appear since their brakes produce emissions more toxic than diesel fumes.
Analysts and advocates say the $7 billion low-emission fuel program is likely to survive, but it could become more friendly to fossil fuels.
The development raises concerns about the ability of the world’s largest carbon dioxide emitter to meet its climate goals.
The new EPA chief wants to claw back cash from a Biden administration green banking program. It could spur a court fight.
Forecast for rising global electricity use likely to stoke fears of rising costs and stalled efforts to fight climate crisis The world’s electricity use will grow every year by more than the amount consumed annually by Japan because of a surge in electric transport, air conditioning and datacentres, according to the world’s energy watchdog. The International Energy Agency has raised its predictions for the world’s rising demand for electricity, pegging the growth at almost 4% a year until 2027, up from its previous forecast of 3.4% year. Continue reading...
The Ocean-Aire Mobile Home Estates in Oxnard was hit by fearsome 60-mph wind gusts. Meteorologists say it was a weak tornado.
[Dabanga] Sudan -- Every year on February 13, the world celebrates World Radio Day, declared by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) to celebrate the pivotal role played by radio in promoting freedom of expression, providing access to information, supporting cultural pluralism, and fostering dialogue between societies.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06191H, Review Article Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Alireza Lotfollahzade Moghaddam, Sohrab Hejazi, Moslem Fattahi, Md Golam Kibria, Murray Thomson, Rashed AlEisa, Mohd Adnan Khan The global push to keep global warming to less than 1.5 ºC, will require us to quickly adopt zero-emission energy carriers. Hydrogen, a versatile energy vector, is pivotal in this... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The US president says India will be buying "a lot of our oil and gas" after meeting India's PM.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has identified where $20 billion of climate-related funds purposefully wasted by the Biden administration landed.
Tropical Cyclone Zelia is set to impact Western Australia's Pilbara coast on Friday, becoming a category five system with forecast wind gusts of more than 300km/h.
Bioethanol made from fermented agricultural waste can be turned into zero-carbon hydrogen through a new process that uses much less energy than other sources
Which Milks Are Best for the Planet? shannon.paton@… Thu, 02/13/2025 - 13:36 Walk into any coffee shop and you’ll likely see a long list of available milks — oat, almond, soy, and good old-fashioned dairy, just to name a few. Taste is obviously a factor that influences many people’s choices. So are costs and dietary restrictions. But another is which milk comes with the lowest environmental impact. That’s where things can get complicated. Calculating Foods’ Impact on Nature and Climate There are multiple ways to calculate a particular food’s impact on the planet. One is its effect on the climate: How many greenhouse gas emissions are associated with its creation — including raising a cow or growing a plant, turning that raw material into a product like milk, then...
Exclusive: Future of further projects uncertain after Rosebank and Jackdaw licences were found to have been unlawfully granted Thirteen more oil and gas licences could be cancelled as ministers decide new guidance for fossil fuel extraction after a landmark court case, the Guardian has learned. The admission that many more licences may ultimately be unlawful comes on the back of cabinet tensions over the future of two major oil and gas fields – Rosebank and Jackdaw – whose licences were last month found to have been unlawfully granted. Continue reading...
During President Donald Trump’s first term, Adam Gustafson worked on EPA’s reconsideration of the endangerment finding.
A coalition of immigrant activists calling itself 'the Community Self-Defense Coalition' says it will alert the community to ICE agents.
The liquid precipitation freezes almost instantly when it strikes a cold surface - spreading out momentarily before encasing the surface in a layer of clear ice.
Exclusive: Rupert Lowe recently fitted panels on his farm, it emerges, as Reform claims renewables are more expensive UK politics live – latest updates The Reform MP Rupert Lowe installed solar panels on his farm to save money on energy bills, despite his party pledging to tax solar energy and claiming renewables are more expensive. The Nigel Farage-led party has been accused of hypocrisy as Lowe also runs a company that installs batteries for renewables projects, which has described solar energy as a good way to reduce electricity bills. Continue reading...
By Flavia Sollazzo The European Union’s methane regulation, set to begin reporting requirements this May, is a landmark step in climate policy. By targeting methane — a potent greenhouse gas responsible for a third of global warming – these rules reinforce Europe’s climate commitments and set a global standard for methane emissions reductions. Overcoming Industry […] The post Strong oil & gas methane rules are essential — and achievable appeared first on Energy Exchange .
The seemingly endless cycle of snow, torrential rain and disruptive weather will continue this weekend as a powerful storm system lashes the central and eastern US.
A study led by NASA and NOAA has found that California is sinking in some areas, which means the projected sea level rise for parts of Los Angeles and San Francisco has doubled.
Adani Group is officially withdrawing from a $442 million wind power project in Sri Lanka after the government attempted to renegotiate the agreement for better energy rates.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05263C, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Chenyang Shi, Zhengguang Li, Mengran Wang, Shu Hong, Bo Hong, Yaxuan Fu, Die Liu, Rui Tan, Pingshan Wang, Yanqing Lai The deployment of lithium-ion batteries, essential for military and space exploration applications, faces restrictions due to safety issues and performance degradation stemming from the uncontrollable side reactions between electrolytes and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Fears grow for endangered species as the US president sets about dismantling basic laws to protect them to make way for oil and gas drilling Donald Trump has already begun dismantling parts of the envied US endangered species protections in his quest to boost oil and gas drilling, in part using a panel with an ominous name: the God squad. A slew of early actions by the Trump administration has set about throwing open more land and waters for the fossil fuel industry, triggering the reversal of regulations that strengthen the Endangered Species Act, the country’s landmark 1973 conservation bill , including a rule that protects migratory birds from unintentional killing. Continue reading...
Wildfire insurance is the clearest sign yet of climate change hitting voters’ pocketbooks.
Suppressants a ‘major’ source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment The US federal government and chemical makers have long concealed the contents of pink wildfire suppressants widely spread by firefighting aircraft to contain blazes, but new test results provide alarming answers – the substances are rife with cadmium, arsenic, chromium and other toxic heavy metals. The suppressants are a “major” source of toxic pollution that causes heavy-metal levels to spike in the environment, and the products themselves contain metal levels up to 3,000 times above drinking water limits, the peer-reviewed research found. Continue reading...
A comprehensive analysis pours cold water on claims that using carbon dioxide captured from the atmosphere to drive oil extraction can result in carbon-neutral fossil fuel
Bangkok and 53 of the 76 provinces were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Thursday morning, with very thick smog levels blanketing mostly the Central Plain and the East, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Drylands are the backbone of global agriculture, supporting 44% of the world’s farming. Yet, they are under siege. Climate change, land degradation, and water scarcity are transforming these essential regions into barren landscapes, threatening the ...
A deal between the Scottish Greens and Labour would be 'really unlikely' after the next Holyrood election due to the latter's support for nuclear power, Lorna Slater has said
The California Energy Commission still has to decide on whether it will cap refinery profits.
The country wants to install 100 gigawatts of nuclear power by 2047 — enough to power nearly 60 million Indian homes a year.
Promoters of fossil fuels accuse the International Energy Agency of promoting liberal ideas about clean energy.
The state's highest court heard arguments this week in one of nearly two dozen challenges pushing oil companies to compensate communities for the costs of climate change.
Call for means-tested grants or loans to cover upfront costs that prevent poorer households from benefiting Poorer households could cut their energy bills by a quarter if solar panels were installed on their rooftops, a report has found. However, the upfront costs mean that those who stand to benefit most from decreased energy bills are prevented from getting panels installed, according to the Resolution Foundation thinktank. Continue reading...
[Wildlife Conservation Society] New York -- Report is the first to comprehensively assess the global conservation status of peatlands, which store more carbon than all the world's forests' biomass combined; calls for urgent action to protect this overlooked ecosystem, including by strengthening Indigenous People's land rights
[OCHA] UN Emergency Relief Coordinator, Tom Fletcher, has released US$5 million from the Central Emergency Fund (CERF) for anticipatory action* to floods in Nigeria.
[The Conversation Africa] Coal fired power stations produce 85% of South Africa's electricity, making the country the biggest producer of harmful greenhouse-gas emissions in Africa. To move away from coal and meet its commitment to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, South Africa needs to dramatically increase production of renewable energy. New research by economics associate professor Andrew Phiri looked at the relationship between renewable and non-renewable energy consumption and GDP growth in South Africa to find out which
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00027K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Hong Li, Bosi Huang, Mingyan Chuai, Zhiyang Zheng, Zhihong Piao, Hao Chen, Guangmin Zhou, Hong Jin Fan Aqueous Zn-I2 batteries are promising candidates for grid-scale energy storage due to their low cost, high voltage output and high safety. However, Ah-level Zn-I2 batteries have been rarely realized due... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The federal government hopes former coal towns will help the nuclear industry grow, by taking on the decades-long challenge of storing radioactive waste
Lee Zeldin’s move escalates President Donald Trump’s efforts to freeze federal money for climate projects.
PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the ITER project in France, which aims to produce nuclear energy through fusion. As a key partner, India is contributing to the project's cost and providing significant components. ITER is expected to start scientific operation in 2034, aiming to create sustainable, non-carbon-emitting energy.
Electricity giant will build ‘a whole range of assets’, but not nuclear reactors, to support closure of 50-year-old coal power plants Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Electricity giant AGL Energy is standing firm on replacing ageing coal-fired power stations with renewable energy, as it rejects a federal opposition plan to add nuclear energy to the nation’s network. “Both time and cost won’t allow nuclear to be done on time ... the question right now is about getting on and getting this done as soon as we can,” AGL chief executive Damien Nicks told AAP on Wednesday. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Experts from Which? surveyed over 3,500 EV owners to understand how much the range of their car has decreased since they bought it.
“Shockingly, roughly 20 billion of your tax dollars were parked at an outside financial institution by the Biden EPA,” Zeldin said. “This scheme was the first of its kind in EPA history, and it was purposefully designed to obligate all of the money in a rush job with reduced oversight.”
Learn more about the Magdalenian peoples, who left traces of dissection and cannibalism on bones in a cave in Poland.
A leading climate scientist believes Earth may be even more sensitive to greenhouse gases than previously thought, but there could also be an upside.
Kathleen Sgamma to oversee Bureau of Land Management, agency that manages quarter-billion acres of public land Donald Trump has nominated a longtime oil and gas industry representative to oversee an agency that manages a quarter-billion acres of public land concentrated in western states. Kathleen Sgamma, president of the Colorado-based oil industry trade group Western Energy Alliance, was named Bureau of Land Management director, a position with wide influence over lands used for energy production, grazing, recreation and other purposes. An MIT graduate, Sgamma has been a leading voice for the fossil fuel industry, calling for fewer drilling restrictions on public lands that produce about 10% of US oil and gas. Continue reading...
Deputy leader Richard Tice argues net-zero policies are to blame for higher energy bills in the UK.
China last year began construction on projects with the greatest combined coal power capacity since 2015, jeopardising the country's goal to peak carbon emissions by 2030, according to a report published Thursday.
The Greens are a small party long tied to climate change and environment, at a time when affordability and housing have dominated the campaign.
Bureau of Land Management nominee Kathleen Sgamma heads a fossil fuel industry trade group that sued the Biden administration over a landmark conservation rule.
"I think that there are opportunities to deal with this material in a contained environment, in the burn zone, rather than bringing this to another location and risk further environmental harm and contamination."
This story was originally published by Capital & Main and is part of Covering Climate Now , a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. Within just a week, the sheer devastation of the Los Angeles wildfires has pushed to the fore fundamental questions about the impact of the climate crisis that have been largely avoided by lawmakers, influencers and the public. Among them: What is the future of insurance when people’s homes are increasingly located in areas of climate risk — whether wildfires, hurricanes, flooding or the rising sea levels? Those questions have bedeviled policy makers in California — where insurance giants like State Farm, Farmers, and Allstate announced last year that they...
Beijing can no longer expect to use climate cooperation as a bargaining chip with Washington. But a chance arises to seize global climate leadership.
RELEASE: WRI and University of Chicago Announce $100 Million Gift from Michael and Tanya Polsky to Accelerate the Global Energy Transition darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 02/12/2025 - 10:58 Gift establishes the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition and the University of Chicago’s Polsky Energy Transition Leadership Academy to address urgent global energy challenges WASHINGTON, D.C. (February 12, 2025) — World Resources Institute (WRI) and the University of Chicago announced today a combined $100 million contribution from Michael and Tanya Polsky through the Polsky Foundation to accelerate pragmatic, scalable solutions for the global energy transition and prepare the next generation of energy innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders. A $75 million gift to WRI—the...
Some states are trying to lower electricity costs for low-income households through community solar projects. One solar project in Oregon aims to lower residents' energy bills by up to 45%.
Some 1,100 flights were rerouted daily in 2023 to avoid Russian and Ukrainian airspace, a study found, releasing an estimated 8.2 million more metric tons of carbon.
The nominees, who all must be confirmed by the Senate, would take top jobs at EPA and the Interior, Energy and other departments.
Greenpeace protest draws attention to worsening typhoons and demands accountability from major polluters For two days and two nights, Ronalyn Carbonel and her four children clung to the roof of their home as a huge storm raged around them. With the wind battering her village of Rizal, about 10 miles east of Manila in the Philippines, and water swirling through the rooms below them, they had no choice but to wait, hoping that someone would come to rescue them and hundreds of their neighbours. “We did not have shelter, we did not have food … we just had to wait for the government for two days,” Carbonel said. “It is not easy, no electricity, no light, we just wait for the sun to rise. The children were scared, we had never experienced anything like this.” Continue reading...
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research shows, but the future of the sector is uncertain amid threats from Donald Trump’s administration. The country brought online 48.2 gigawatts of capacity from utility-scale solar, wind and battery storage in 2024, according to a report from the research organization Cleanview; the report is based on an analysis of federal data. That surge in capacity – enough to power some 3.6m homes – was 47% larger than the increase the US saw in the previous year. Continue reading...
Here’s our fifth postcard from Rothera, where exciting changes are transforming our largest Antarctic research station this month! A new wind deflector The new Discovery Building is taking shape with … The post Postcard 5 from Rothera Research Station appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
New analysis warns of serious implications for water supply given nuclear plants consume 1.4 times more than coal-fired power stations Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A Sydney Harbour’s worth of extra water will be needed each year by the Coalition’s proposed nuclear reactors , according to federal government analysis that opens a new front in the political fight over Peter Dutton’s signature energy policy. After focusing most of their attacks on the economic arguments against nuclear, Labor will pivot on Thursday to warn of serious implications for water supply, particularly in regional communities. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Record highs delay start of classes in Rio Grande do Sul, where floods fueled by climate crisis left 180 dead last May During historic floods last May that left more than 180 dead in Brazil’s southernmost state, Rio Grande do Sul, the water rose to the ceiling of the Olindo Flores school in the city of São Leopoldo, destroying furniture, books and parts of its infrastructure. When classes resumed more than a month later, its 500 students had to be relocated to another school for months. Continue reading...
Utilities nationwide are falling back on fossil fuels to meet huge energy demand.
Current and former EPA staff say millions of Americans could lose access to clean air and water.
Sixty-six of the 76 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Wednesday morning, with the worst smog blanketing Greater Bangkok, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Analysts see BP pivoting away from ambitious plans for low-carbon energy and pursuing higher growth in oil and gas production.
Young activists in California and Virginia are struggling to make their case that federal and state officials are infringing on their right to a livable climate.
While carbon emissions are likely to peak in China ahead of its 2030 target, helped by the installation of record volumes of renewable energy, the nation’s climate progress remains uneven.
Without federal support, American communities will struggle to deal with a challenge as pervasive as climate change, market analysts and environmental advocates say.
[The Herald] Our environmental heritage is in the grip of an urgent and unprecedented crisis.
The oil giant faces allegations it ignored warnings that a clean-up scheme was beset by corruption.
Claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster, which saw more than 300 tonnes of fuel leak into the water, filed in the Solomons High court The companies allegedly responsible for the one of the worst environmental disasters in Solomon Islands’ history are being sued over the catastrophic oil spill that caused harm to an ecologically sensitive island. The claim over the 2019 Rennell Island disaster was filed in the Solomons high court last week, just days before the statute of limitations expired. Continue reading...
Company can begin to issue plans for drilling near Chaco Canyon buffer zone on Navajo Nation allotment. The post Days before Trump took office, Interior approved oil and gas leases for land bought during 2019 public auction appeared first on High Country News.
Clean and fresh engine oil is vital for your vehicle's performance, but if you are new to adding it yourself, here's what the "W" stands for.
Learn how environmental changes have humbled many of history’s most successful and dominant cultures.
The increase comes despite the Biden administration tightening sanctions on Russia’s oil and gas sector last month.
Hurricane Michael caused $5 billion in damage to Florida’s Tyndall Air Force Base in 2018.
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee is planning to invest more than $90 million in nuclear power initiatives to jumpstart the state's economy and make it an energy leader.
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has mismanaged tens of billions of dollars over the years, according to numerous government reports into its spending. The government agency’s response to COVID, hurricanes, floods and housing migrants have all come under fire for being wasteful and going largely unchecked — as the newly created Department of Government Efficiency...
Data collected from a once-defunct NASA satellite show that Earth grew two extra radiation belts following a supercharged geomagnetic storm in May 2024, including a never-before-seen structure that is "likely still there today," researchers say.
A medical evacuation is underway from an offshore oil rig west of Shetland, according to the Coastguard. Rescue underway from oil rig off Sumburgh
The global commitment to fair climate finance is at a crossroads. COP29 concluded with a disappointing New Collective Quantified Goal on Climate Finance (NCQG), leaving developing nations at risk of being left behind. With the U.S. withdrawing from the Paris Agreement and slashing development aid, prospects for more ambitious fair climate finance are getting out […]
[This Day] Abuja -- ActionAid Nigeria (AAN) has called for climate justice and the cancellation of Nigeria's foreign debt as well as that of other African countries to appease the damage done by global emission.
Animals suspected of being illegally left in ‘extremely harsh’ environment near where lynx were found last month Rangers in the Cairngorms are searching for a herd of feral pigs believed to have been illegally released in the national park. The animals were spotted near the Uath Lochans area, close to the village of Inch and only 5 miles from where four lynx were illegally released last month. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the third edition of India Energy Week 2025, highlighting India's commitment to energy sector growth and sustainability. The event will see global leaders and CEOs discuss energy security, new technologies, and clean cooking solutions over four days.
[IPS] Windhoek, Namibia -- Communities in the Kavango West region of northern Namibia have firsthand experience of the severe impacts of climate change. The dry, cracked soil and emaciated livestock provide a constant reminder of the lack of access to water in this part of the country.
On November 1, 2024 we announced the publication of 33 rebuttals based on the report " Rebutting 33 False Claims About Solar, Wind, and Electric Vehicles " written by Matthew Eisenson, Jacob Elkin, Andy Fitch, Matthew Ard, Kaya Sittinger & Samuel Lavine and published by the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia Law School in 2024. Below is the blog post version of rebuttal #15 based on Sabin's report. Multiple studies have found that the electromagnetic fields (EMFs) generated by wind turbines are lower than those generated by most common household appliances and that they easily meet rigorous international safety standards (McCallum et al. 2014, Alexias et al. 2020, Karanakis et al. 2021). For context, the average home that is not located near power...
Extreme precipitation events in Antarctica, which are mostly dominated by snowfall due to sub-zero temperatures, also include rainfall, according to new research. BAS scientists studying atmospheric rivers – narrow bands … The post New study reveals what brings rainfall to ice shelves in West Antarctica appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Study tracking climate patterns across thousands of years found that periods of lower rainfall coincided with some major political upheavals.
Communities in the Kavango West region of northern Namibia have firsthand experience of the severe impacts of climate change. The dry, cracked soil and emaciated livestock provide a constant reminder of the lack of access to water in this part of the country. While the challenge of water scarcity is not new, the country is […]
[Nile Post] President Museveni has received an Austrian-based delegation who called on him at State House Entebbe to discuss, among other issues, Uganda's carbon removal potential.
The pipeline will send power directly to CloudBurst, bypassing existing transmission grids.
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