Using Richard Nixon’s “madman theory” of international relations, it appears that US President Donald Trump aims to pressure Russia and China into making significant concessions. His decision to impose sanctions on Russia’s oil giants, Rosneft and Lukoil, could not only impact the Russian economy but also the Kremlin’s energy cooperation with Beijing. Before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Europe imported substantial amounts of Russian crude. While China has been the top individual...
Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic storms on record, made landfall for the second time in 14 hours, striking Cuba Wednesday after unleashing powerful winds and flooding across Jamaica.
The president's unflinching commitment to fossil fuels will be tested when he meets Thursday with China's leader, Xi Jinping, who has created a clean energy powerhouse.
At a special meeting Wednesday, California Air Resources Board staff will consider making it more expensive to release greenhouse gases.
Global oil demand will not peak until 2032, two years later than earlier thought, according to the energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie, citing continued momentum in the use of hydrocarbons for transport and petrochemicals.
Melissa made landfall on the south coast of Cuba as an "extremely dangerous hurricane" early Wednesday, after barreling through Jamaica a day earlier.
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The Coral Adventurer's crew realised the 80-year-old Australian was missing several hours after they had departed Lizard Island on the Great Barrier Reef.
In today’s newsletter: Meteorologists have called it ‘a dire situation unfolding in slow motion’ – what will it leave behind? Good morning. Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851, made landfall at about midday local time on Tuesday . With winds reaching 185mph and torrential rains, it knocked out power lines, cut off the internet, and demolished buildings; the death toll and extent of the damage are still unknown. The storm has already hit Haiti and the Dominican Republic; though it was at one stage downgraded to a tropical storm, now it has strengthened again and is expected to arrive imminently in Cuba, where more than 700,000 people have been evacuated. “The reports that are coming in are catastrophic,” Jamaican energy and transport minister...
Analysis of public records comes as Trump administration aims to fast-track approval of new LNG export terminals Every fully operational liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in the US has violated federal pollution limits in recent years, a new report has found. The analysis of public records comes as the Trump administration is aiming to fast-track the approval of new export terminals in an attempt to sell more domestic LNG to Europe and Asia. Joe Biden had previously placed a pause on LNG exports, which Donald Trump lifted on the first day of his return to office. Continue reading...
Naomi Seibt, 25, rose to fame as a teenager, with her views on climate change the polar opposite to those of Swedish environmental campaigner.
Sandalwood oil, rich in alpha-santalol, offers promising benefits for skin health. Scientific studies reveal its potential to combat skin cancer by reducing tumor growth and halting abnormal cell multiplication. The oil's anti-inflammatory and antioxidant qualities protect skin from damage. Experts suggest incorporating quality sandalwood oil into skincare routines alongside sun protection for healthier, resilient skin.
Saudi Arabia is reportedly planning a 'sky stadium' 350 meters high for the 2034 FIFA World Cup, integrated into NEOM's futuristic city, The Line. While viral images circulate, official designs are unconfirmed. This ambitious project, aiming for solar and wind power, is part of a larger plan for 15 new stadiums, with FIFA reportedly giving preliminary endorsement.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description Solar power has become ridiculously cheap. And unbelievably powerful at tackling climate change. Today I discuss two of the most absolutely overpowered places we can build solar photovoltaics: reservoirs (floatovoltaics) and deserts. But the future of solar is so bright, that it's worth building even in less-than-ideal locations. Let's take a look at the sunny story of today's solar PV, and what that means for our climate! Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam
The devastating weather phenomenon left more than 230 dead - in the worst floods Spain had seen for decades.
WHO and global partners are calling for the protection of people’s health to be recognized as the most powerful driver of climate action, as a new global report released today warns that continued overreliance on fossil fuels and failure to adapt to a heating world are already having a devastating toll on human health. The 2025 report of the Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change, produced in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO), finds that 12 of 20 key indicators tracking health threats have reached record levels, showing how climate inaction is costing lives, straining health systems, and undermining economies. “The climate crisis is a health crisis. Every fraction of a degree of warming costs lives and livelihoods,” said Dr Jeremy Farrar...
Biggest analysis of its kind finds millions are dying each year because of failure to tackle climate crisis Rising global heat is now killing one person a minute around the world, a major report on the health impact of the climate crisis has revealed. It says the world’s addiction to fossil fuels also causes toxic air pollution, wildfires and the spread of diseases such as dengue fever, and millions each year are dying owing to the failure to tackle global heating. Continue reading...
The recent discovery of mosquitos in Iceland is just one way the climate crisis is creating new health hazards. A new scientific report says these risks are now unprecedented.
Bill Gates, a prominent voice on climate change, now expresses optimism about humanity's survival. He believes focusing on innovation and improving human welfare is key, rather than dwelling on doomsday scenarios. Gates highlights advancements in clean energy and agriculture. He acknowledges the threat to vulnerable populations and continues to invest in climate solutions.
Federal environment minister admits controversial BoM site refresh ‘not meeting many users’ expectations’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The new Bureau of Meteorology website is “not meeting many users’ expectations”, the environment minister admits, saying he has hauled in the BoM’s top brass to make some changes. The federal opposition is also calling for a redesign and review, after the weather website’s recent refresh annoyed many users , drawing a large number of complaints about its accessibility and usefulness. Continue reading...
Staffing cuts and a federal government shutdown are stretching scientists’ ability to make valuable hurricane observations.
A heart-sopping detail has been spotted in a live flight tracking map over the massive eye of Hurricane Melissa just hours before the storm made landfall over Jamaica.
Storm surges of 13 feet (3.9m) above ground level and destructive waves are expected as the storm hits Jamaica.
Trump is seeking to pressure buyers of Russian oil and tighten financial pressure on the Kremlin as he seeks to end the war in Ukraine. Will it work?
U.S. Air Force hurricane hunters experienced so much turbulence inside Hurricane Melissa that they were forced to turn back, but not before capturing some harrowing photos and videos.
As a massive Category 5 hurricane churns over Jamaica, officials are warning the public to not believe everything they see. Hurricane Melissa is expected to be the strongest storm on record to ever strike the island, with winds spurring up to 185 mph, terrifying locals with extremely powerful winds and sustained torrential rain. But with...
At landfall in western Jamaica, Melissa’s 185 mph winds and 892 mb pressure tied with the Labor Day Hurricane of 1935 in the Florida Keys as the strongest on record for the Atlantic. The post Catastrophic Hurricane Melissa hits Jamaica as the strongest landfalling Atlantic hurricane on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Experts warn against fake content after a fake shark sighting went viral on TikTok amid Hurricane Melissa's landfall in Jamaica.
Ahead of the landfall of the world's strongest storm of the year in Jamaica, people describe frantic preparations.
The FAA has warned travelers in Florida to expect delays due to Hurricane Melissa churning north in the Caribbean.
The Microsoft co-founder has spent a large amount of his estimated $122 billion net worth raising the alarm on climate change.
Hurricane Melissa intensified on Tuesday before making landfall in Jamaica, where officials and residents braced themselves for catastrophic winds, flash floods and landslides from the Category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. The streets in the capital, Kingston, remained largely empty as Melissa approached with 295km/h (185 mph) winds, save for the lone stray dog crossing puddles and a handful of people walking briskly under tree branches waving in a stiff...
As Hurricane Melissa threatens island nations across the Caribbean, many are already burdened by debt from a string of climate-fueled crises.
NY Times: He called for redirecting efforts towards improving lives in developing world.
The storm, which is set to make landfall in Jamaica on Tuesday, has stunned meteorologists with its intensity and the speed at which it built.
The planes have been flying into Hurricane Melissa as part of monitoring the monster storm.
As much as 20 inches of rain swept across parts of the Sunshine State earlier this week, triggering flash floods which swept through a luxury hotel and washed away roads.
Hurricane Melissa, a monstrous Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, slammed into Jamaica, causing widespread devastation. Expected to bring 3 feet of rain, it is the most powerful storm since 1850.
Delhi has initiated its first cloud-seeding trials, deploying aircraft from Kanpur to release compounds like silver iodide over areas including Burari and Karol Bagh. This initiative aims to combat severe winter air pollution by inducing artificial rain. While a recent test flight released seeding agents, insufficient atmospheric moisture prevented rainfall, highlighting the technique's dependence on specific weather conditions.
As Category 5 Hurricane Melissa, with 185 mph winds, slammed into Jamaica on Tuesday, the National Hurricane Center urged residents to “take cover now.” Video shows palm trees bending and sheets of rain sweeping through resorts as officials warned of catastrophic winds, flash flooding, and a deadly storm surge.
The video, released by the air force, shows Hurricane Melissa's looming walls encircling its compacted eye.
From 2040 onwards the average year for marine ecosystems is likely to be more extreme than the worst years experienced up until 2015, researchers say Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia’s oceans will enter “uncharted territory” by 2040 due to global heating, even if significant emissions cuts occur, new research has found. Australian researchers modelled ocean conditions under four scenarios, including current, high- and low-emissions futures. They found that in 15 years, marine ecosystems would be facing extreme heat, oxygen loss and acidity conditions. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
[Nile Post] RUBiS Energy Uganda has today officially launched the Castrol Power 1 Motorcycle Oil into the Ugandan market .
Delhi is set to attempt artificial rainfall today. This cloud seeding operation aims to clear the city's toxic air. The trial depends on weather conditions in Kanpur. If successful, it could bring much-needed rain to wash out pollutants. This is a joint project by IIT Kanpur and the Delhi Government. It is the fourth attempt to curb severe air pollution.
Claimants seek compensation from RWE and Heidelberg Materials after extreme flooding destroyed harvests A group of Pakistani farmers whose livelihoods were devastated by floods three years ago has fired the starting shot in legal action against two of Germany’s most polluting companies. Lawyers acting for 43 men and women from the Sindh region sent the energy firm RWE and the cement producer Heidelberg formal letters before action on Tuesday warning of their intention to sue later this year. Continue reading...
Indian oil refiners are halting new Russian crude orders following fresh US and EU sanctions targeting Russian energy giants. This strategic shift, driven by a need for clarity and payment facilitation, sees India increasing imports from the US and Middle Eastern nations.
The administration cited flooding and hurricane season for its move.
Hurricane Melissa has the potential to cause massive destruction as it makes landfall in Jamaica today, scientists have warned.
Brazil's bid to turn the mouth of the Amazon River into a new oil exploration frontier is facing institutional pushback from the Public Prosecutor's Office
US groups aim to represent country at UN climate summit even as Trump administration declines to send a delegation Despite historic environmental rollbacks under a president who pulled the US from a key international climate treaty – and recently called global warming “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world” – US civil society groups say they are gearing up to push for bold international climate action at a major UN conference next month. “This is a really important moment to illustrate that Trump does not represent the entirety, or even anywhere near a majority, of us,” said Collin Rees, US program manager at the environmental non-profit Oil Change International, who will attend the annual UN climate conference, known as Cop30 . Continue reading...
Lahore woke to hazardous levels of toxic smog on Monday (October 27), prompting authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province to shorten school hours in a bid to shield children from peak morning pollution. - REUTERS
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has suspended an energy agreement with Trinidad and Tobago over the island nation's support for a U.S. military operation,
"There is no infrastructure in the region that can withstand a Category 5," Prime Minister Andrew Holness said.
More than 50 groups faulted Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers for weakening environmental laws to boost housing and energy.
LIVE UPDATES: Follow the latest development as Hurricane Melissa - the world's most powerful storm this year - approaches Jamaica after barrelling across the Caribbean Sea.
In their new book, “Atlas of the New World,” photographers Giulia Piermartiri and Edoardo Delille use dreamlike images to depict a planet in the midst of rapid change. The post Playful photos reveal a darker truth about climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
"This is an extremely dangerous and life-threatening situation! Take cover now!" the National Hurricane Center said.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Is there empirical evidence for human-caused global warming? There are multiple lines of evidence that our greenhouse gas emissions are warming the planet. The greenhouse effect is the process whereby “greenhouse” gases such as carbon dioxide create a kind of atmospheric blanket, absorbing outgoing heat energy and re-radiating a portion of it back down to Earth. CO 2 levels surged after humans began burning fossil fuels such as coal and oil. Today, we’re over 420 parts per million — up 50% from pre-industrial times and higher than for millions of years. We...
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with winds nearing 280 km/h, is threatening Jamaica with catastrophic flooding and storm surges. The "potentially catastrophic" cyclone underwent explosive intensification due to exceptionally warm ocean waters. Authorities have ordered evacuations and closed airports as the storm inches closer to the island's southern coast.
There’s a lot of focus on when Melissa will officially make landfall in Jamaica, but that moment isn’t the most important part of this storm. Right now, Melissa is still crawling north-northwest at 2 mph and the eye of the hurricane is likely to reach the southern coast of Jamaica sometime late Tuesday morning. But … The post When will Hurricane Melissa make landfall in Jamaica? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
WASHINGTON - AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged toward Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm.
Cyclonic storm Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, with wind speeds reaching 100 kmph. Coastal districts are on high alert, with relief centers established and evacuation efforts underway, including pregnant women. Neighboring Odisha and Tamil Nadu are also bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds as the storm progresses.
Recent plans submitted to UN by more than 60 countries would cut carbon by only 10%, a sixth of what is needed ‘Change course now’: humanity has missed 1.5C climate target, says UN head Recently drafted climate plans from scores of countries fall drastically short of what is needed to stave off the worst effects of climate breakdown, analysis has shown. More than 60 countries have so far submitted national plans on greenhouse gas emissions to the UN, setting out how they will curb carbon for the next decade. Continue reading...
Hurricane Melissa becomes Jamaica's most powerful storm in history, hitting Category 5 strength with 175 mph winds, deadly rain, and severe flooding.
New analysis by the STUC on Scotland’s low carbon and renewable energy economy has revealed the extent of the spending gap.
The oil market will be in surplus as output from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Guyana and Argentina outpaces demand, says Fatih Birol.
Melissa, a strong Category 5 hurricane, neared landfall on the Caribbean island nation of Jamaica early Tuesday, raising fears of a humanitarian crisis.
“Achieving [Paris Agreement] targets while balancing the impact on people’s lives is a very significant challenge,” Environment Minister Hirotaka Ishihara said.
The sub-two-hour marathon has long been a dream for elite runners. But the window to break this elusive record is shrinking - thanks to climate change .
At least three people are dead in Jamaica as Hurricane Melissa, the world's strongest storm so far this year, bears down on the Caribbean island nation, officials said.
NEW YORK (AP) — Bill Gates thinks climate change is a serious problem but it won't be the end of civilization. He thinks scientific innovation will curb it, and it's instead time for a "strategic pivot" in the global climate fight: from focusing on limiting rising temperatures to fighting poverty and preventing disease.
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a catastrophic Category 5 storm as it barrels toward Jamaica, threatening the island with record-breaking winds, flooding, and landslides.
Russia is looking to Southeast Asia for an economic boost after fresh sanctions from the United States hit its energy sector, with a senior minister saying Moscow sees “mutually beneficial” opportunities with Asean in nuclear technology, logistics and trade. Speaking on the sidelines of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations and East Asia summits in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said Russia was deepening cooperation with countries such as Malaysia amid what he...
The highest priority must be to ensure land-clearing is properly regulated to save our native forests Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia’s parliament will soon consider proposed reforms to federal environmental laws – known as the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Unfortunately, signals from the government suggest this may be another reform process that fails to deliver the progress we need – despite everyone agreeing that Australia’s biodiversity is in catastrophic decline. When introduced, the EPBC Act was a historic reform by a conservative government. For the first time since federation, the Australian parliament exercised its full suite of constitutional powers to regulate environmentally...
Exclusive: ‘Devastating consequences’ now inevitable but emissions cuts still vital, says António Guterres in sole interview before Cop30 I am the first Indigenous journalist to exclusively interview António Guterres. How many others will listen? Humanity has failed to limit global heating to 1.5C and must change course immediately, the secretary general of the UN has warned. In his only interview before next month’s Cop30 climate summit, António Guterres acknowledged it is now “inevitable” that humanity will overshoot the target in the Paris climate agreement, with “devastating consequences” for the world. Continue reading...
AI-generated videos were clogging social media feeds on Monday as Hurricane Melissa surged towards Jamaica, diverting attention from critical safety information about the massive Category 5 storm. Agence France-Presse surfaced dozens of fakes – most bearing watermarks for OpenAI’s text-to-video model Sora – as Melissa was set to pummel the Caribbean island with violent winds and heavy rains. The videos depicted a range of fabricated situations, from dramatic newscasts and shots of severe...
President Donald Trump’s military campaign against drug cartels in Latin America could soon be forced to reckon with the devastating impact of Hurricane Mellissa.
Another time a powerful, slow-moving storm wreaked havoc on a community was with Hurricane Harvey in 2017.
Jamaica residents were warned Monday to "seek shelter now," as Melissa, a strong Category 5 hurricane, neared landfall and a humanitarian crisis was feared.
The family of a grandmother swept away in floods three years ago is waiting to hear if divers are to be redeployed in the search for her remains.
While Hurricane Melissa isn't tracking to make landfall on Canada's east coast, some wet and windy weather is expected for the region at the end of the week.
Vladimir Putin is feeling the sting of President Trump’s new oil sanctions — so much so that he dispatched one of his top henchmen on a desperate charm offensive across the US
Final budget could rise if ministers see value for money, as industry lobby group says investment not enough The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has set aside £1.1bn a year for offshore wind power developers investing in new projects, in the latest funding round aimed at meeting the UK’s green electricity targets. The government’s energy department said today it had budgeted £900m to pay developers of fixed wind turbines at sea, with another £180m for floating platforms. Continue reading...
Landfall is not expected until Tuesday but high winds have already felled trees and caused power cuts on the island Hurricane Melissa – follow latest updates live Jamaicans have started to take shelter from Hurricane Melissa as high winds topple trees and cause power cuts ahead of the category 5 storm making landfall on Tuesday. The slow-moving giant, the strongest hurricane to hit the island since records began in 1851, is increasing in intensity and forecast to linger over the island. Authorities fear it will unleash catastrophic flooding, landslides and extensive infrastructure damage. Continue reading...
Mark Easter’s “The Blue Plate” turns shrimp, bread, and even pie into lessons on saving the planet, one delicious bite at a time. The post The ecologist who serves up climate science on a plate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil firm asks court to block enforcement of laws that would require disclosure of planet-heating carbon emissions Exxon, an oil firm consistently ranked among the world’s top contributors to global carbon emissions, is suing the state of California over two climate-focused state laws, arguing that the rules infringe upon the corporation’s right to free speech. The 2023 laws, known collectively as the California Climate Accountability Package, will require large companies doing business in the state to disclose both their planet-heating carbon emissions and their climate-related financial risks, or face annual penalties. Continue reading...
As Jamaica braces for what may be the most powerful storm in the island nation’s history, Cuba and the Lucayan Archipelago may face direct hits soon after.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 20, 28 October 2025.
Nearly three million people are bracing for Hurricane Melissa, which intensified to a powerful Category 5 on Monday.
This is a re-post from And Then There's Physics There’s a recent Carbon Brief article about a supposedly controversial methane metric . The metric in question is GWP*, which I’ve actually written about before . Methane emissions are typically compared to CO 2 using a metric known as Global Warming Potential (GWP). These are often measured over periods of 20 years (GWP20) or 100 years (GWP100). For methane GWP20 has a value of about 80, while GWP100 has a value of about 30. As the Carbon Brief article says, these are often interpreted as suggesting that one tonne of methane causes the same amount of warming as around 80 tonnes of CO2, when measured over a period of 20 years…….. When calculated over 100 years, methane’s...
Financing Nature Conservation: Will the Tropical Forest Forever Facility Finally Do It? alicia.cypress… Mon, 10/27/2025 - 09:30 At the 1992 Rio Earth Summit in Brazil, the nations of the world agreed as part of the Forest Principles to provide financial resources for conservation efforts in developing countries with significant forest areas. Yet for more than three decades, the international community has struggled — and largely failed — to fulfill that commitment, particularly to developing nations with tropical rainforests. These tropical forests are home to a majority of the planet’s biodiversity, play a crucial role in combating climate change, and are critical to people’s livelihoods. Between 2002 and 2022, according to Global Forest Watch data , the world’s...
Environmentalists and Indigenous leaders raise concerns after Trump administration opens up Alaska’s Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas leasing.
The White House cited national mineral security concerns in its push to limit the environmental regulations facing the nation's few copper refineries.
Melissa has been upgraded to a category five storm and could become Jamaica's strongest on record.
The ocean around Antarctica is building up a colossal 'burp' that could trigger an increase in global temperatures, experts have warned.
By planting wildflowers instead of grass, developers are creating habitat for bees, butterflies, and birds. The post Solar farms can bloom with life, not just energy appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
North Sea contractor says move applies only to its ultimate holding company and it will continue to trade Business live – latest updates Petrofac, one of the biggest North Sea oil and gas contractors, has filed for administration, putting more than 2,000 jobs in Scotland at risk. The energy services provider said it had applied to the high court of England and Wales to appoint administrators, after it lost a big offshore wind project over its failure to meet contractual obligations. Continue reading...
The energy services provider, which had been undergoing a financial restructuring, employs about 2,000 people in Scotland.
Jamaica is under a state of emergency as Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm with sustained winds near 160 mph, bears down on the island.
New ‘national interest’ provision revealed as extracts of legislation circulated to stakeholders before bill introduced to parliament later this week Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The environment minister would be able to approve projects at odds with nature laws if it was deemed in the “national interest” under the Albanese government’s planned overhaul of the environmental protection regime. The proposed new provision was revealed in extracts of the legislation that were circulated to stakeholders on Monday, before its introduction to federal parliament later this week. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a...
The Interior secretary and a developer are offering rosy projections as questions remain about the liquefied natural gas project.
Hurricane Melissa intensified to Category 5 strength on Monday as it neared Jamaica, with up to 76 centimetres of rain and a life-threatening storm surge.
Nations' failure to submit stronger carbon goals comes as President Donald Trump is pushing world leaders to abandon the climate fight.
Melissa is forecast to make landfall on the island of Jamaica Tuesday, with up to 30 inches of rain and a life-threatening storm surge. Category 5 is the highest on the Saffir-Simpson scale.
As biodiversity loss including ocean degradation, pollution and climate change threaten our planet, islands, and particularly global small island nations, often don’t get the spotlight they deserve. Often labeled as vulnerable, the world’s small island nations are in fact powerful beacons of resilience. Their urgent challenges are sparking bold innovation, deep collaboration, and some of […]
Heriot-Watt has launched the world’s first online course dedicated to tackling the excess of carbon dioxide (CO₂) in the Earth’s atmosphere.
Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The environment minister, Murray Watt, claims Sussan Ley ’s reluctance to support the EPBC laws is about her “desperately trying to shore up her leadership” as the Coalition once again ties itself in knots over net zero and climate policy. Speaking to reporters in Parliament House this morning, he says he’s open to making a deal with either the Greens or the Coalition, flatly rejecting Ley’s request to split up the environment bill into various chunks to be voted on separately. It’s because she’s desperately trying to shore up her leadership ahead of some very difficult net zero conversations with her party room. This week, Sussan Ley is in danger of putting her own leadership ahead of...
As Hurricane Melissa is upgraded to a Category 4 storm, US citizens in Guantánamo Bay are evacuated as preparations for the fierce storm begin.
At least four deaths in Haiti and the Dominican Republic blamed on the storm.
Changing engine oil is usually a simple task. But the Lamborghini Huracán and its eight drain plugs is a different kettle of fish. Here's why it needs so many.
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm on Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the US National Hurricane Centre said. The weather agency said Melissa is likely to reach the southern coast of Jamaica as a major hurricane late on Monday or Tuesday morning and urged people on the island to seek shelter...
Melissa was upgraded to a Category 4 hurricane as it made its way toward Jamaica and is expected to strengthen, the National Hurricane Center said Sunday.
Opposition leader Sussan Ley wants to prioritise ‘practical’ measures for fast-track projects but delay protections for nature Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition wants to break reforms of the federal environment protection regime in two, prioritising measures to fast-track projects while likely further delaying protections for nature. The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, has made the “constructive” offer to Anthony Albanese before the return of federal parliament on Monday, where the political fight over long-awaited legislation updating the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) is expected to dominate. Continue reading...
A new round of furlough notices were issued to EPA employees last week, while the Interior Department disclosed plans to cut positions affecting national parks, endangered species, and toxic contamination research.
Analysts say president’s war on Russia’s fossil fuel revenues is a chance to bring peace to Ukraine and profit to US Donald Trump’s stated mission to broker peace in Ukraine could come down to this simple question: can the US president convince the world to stop buying Russia’s fossil fuels? Last week, Trump imposed sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, in an effort to damage Moscow’s ability to fund its war machine. Continue reading...
Hurricane Melissa threatens to make a direct strike on Jamaica as the most powerful storm in its history. See how strong it will become and where it’s headed.
Russia’s arrest of a Ukrainian scientist this week over his support for curbs on krill fishing have thrown the vital role of the tiny marine species into the spotlight Antarctic krill are small, shrimp-like marine crustaceans ( Euphausia superba ) . They feed on plankton and are the main food source for larger marine animals. The word “krill” comes from the Norwegian word “ kril ” meaning the small fry of fish . Continue reading...
[allAfrica] Durban, South Africa -- As the world deals with the combined issues of climate change and global health challenges, the value of the One Health approach has become more evident.
A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, October 19, 2025 thru Sat, October 25, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) DeBriefed: Earth`s first `tipping point`; Climate adviser interview; How warming affects children`s health For those interested in keeping up with policy details of our climate blunder and how we're going to deal with it, we recommend Carbon Brief's weekly "Debrief" feature. Carbon Brief, Emma Hancox, Oct 17, 2025. US-led alliance wins a year`s delay in adoption of green shipping deal A landmark deal to clean up the global shipping industry’s emissions has been postponed for at least a year, after a successful campaign...
Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) start-up Stellerus Technology aims to be the world’s first provider of satellite-enabled three-dimensional wind data to help wind power, transport and insurance firms boost revenues, cut costs and manage risks, according to its founders. Stellerus, founded in 2023 by the university’s academics, would leverage China’s cost competitiveness in satellite manufacturing to make global 3D wind data collection economically viable, said Su Hui, the...
Division and suspicion have gripped five villages near Kenya’s coast as global powers from the United States to China eye a forest that is rich in rare earths – minerals vital to hi-tech and low-carbon industries. The US government under President Donald Trump has made securing critical minerals central to its diplomacy in Africa, including through a peace deal in the resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo this year. Mrima Hill, a forest of around 157 hectares (390 acres) near Kenya’s Indian...
Hurricane Melissa has rapidly intensified into a Category 1 storm, posing a severe threat to Jamaica with sustained winds of 75 mph and a slow-moving trajectory. Officials urge residents to prepare for catastrophic flooding and landslides as the storm is forecast to strengthen into a major hurricane, potentially reaching Category 4 strength by Monday.
Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Haiti and Jamaica are bracing for Hurricane Melissa. The storm is expected to quickly grow into a powerful category 3 or stronger hurricane.
Demonstrators call on regional leader to resign over handling of one of Europe’s deadliest natural disasters in decades More than 50,000 people took to the streets of Spain’s eastern city of Valencia on Saturday to mark the first anniversary of last year’s deadly floods and denounce the authorities’ handling of the disaster. Demonstrators, many carrying photos of the victims, called on the regional leader, Carlos Mazón, to resign over what they say was the slow response to one of Europe’s deadliest natural disasters in decades. Continue reading...
The oil giant said requirements that companies calculate new details about greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks violate Exxon’s free speech rights.
The ingredients are in place for Melissa to become a catastrophic major hurricane before the weekend is out. The post Hurricane Melissa poised to rapidly intensify as it heads toward Jamaica appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Three wolves were spotted in Fort McPherson in October. One was shot and killed this week. The N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change is encouraging residents to leash their pets, vaccinate their dogs, and not to store food outside.
What would a just transition mean for nature? Deborah Long, Chief Officer at Scottish Environment LINK, looks at how and why we might achieve it
Tropical storm Melissa neared hurricane strength Saturday and was expected to rapidly intensify this weekend, as forecasters warned of massive rainfall and life-threatening flooding and landslides in the northern Caribbean.
Putin is amassing nuclear weapons and attack submarines in the Artis Circle as his country prepares for war with NATO, Norway has said.
Halving how much edible food is thrown away, swapping beef for pork or chicken and having one meatless day a week could slash the carbon "hoofprint" of U.S. cities by up to 51%, a new study finds.
Indian refiners, including Reliance Industries, are adjusting operations to comply with US sanctions on Russian crude exporters Rosneft and Lukoil. While state-run firms will absorb initial costs of finding alternative supplies at market rates, the impact on consumers is currently minimal. Refiners are preparing for a future without Russian oil, assessing compliance needs and potential market shifts.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 10, October 2025.
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal slammed Western nations' double standards on Russian oil, questioning Germany and UK's pursuit of sanctions exemptions. He asserted India's independent trade policy, stating the nation won't sign deals under pressure.
In a significant shift, the US has imposed stringent sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, targeting the financial backbone of its war in Ukraine. This move, aimed at crippling Moscow's revenue streams, has already impacted global oil markets and prompted major buyers like China and India to reassess their purchases.
Hurricane trackers are warning the US East Coast to brace for impacts from Storm Melissa, which could unleash pounding waves and storm hazards in several states.
Melissa is expected to be a hurricane by Saturday and a major hurricane on Sunday, when it will pass very close to Jamaica. The post Melissa bringing deadly and destructive rains to the Caribbean appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Reliance Industries is diversifying its crude oil sources, shifting away from Russian supplies following US sanctions on major Russian firms. The Indian giant has secured millions of barrels from the Middle East and the US, with shipments expected in December and January. This move signals a significant change in India's energy procurement strategy amidst global geopolitical shifts.
The operation was assisted by Interpol’s environmental security unit, the organization said.
Tropical Storm Melissa is moving at a snail's pace but will intensify rapidly over the weekend as it feeds off near-record-warm water temperatures in the Caribbean Sea, forecasters say.
Two SET-listed firms have made Thailand's first commercial sales of biofuel for ships, according to PTT Oil and Retail Business Plc (OR), the oil trade flagship of national oil and gas conglomerate, PTT Group.
Incident occurred after ICE agents arriving at Alameda base were met by hundreds of protesters Law enforcement officers in California opened fire on Thursday night at a vehicle that authorities say attempted to back into the entrance of the US Coast Guard base in Alameda, where protests had taken place earlier in the day over the arrival of federal immigration agents. In a statement , the Coast Guard said that at around 10.00pm local time on Thursday, “Coast Guard security personnel standing watch on Coast Guard Island observed a vehicle driving erratically and attempting to back into Coast Guard Base Alameda. Continue reading...
Arctic seals are losing the ice they need to survive, and scientists say the crisis is accelerating.
STATEMENT: Commitment Without Clarity Risks Europe’s Climate Ambitions and Leadership darla.vanhoorn… Fri, 10/24/2025 - 07:50 Brussels (October 24, 2025) – The European Council yesterday reaffirmed its support for the EU’s goal to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 90% by 2040. However, it stopped short of setting a clear and ambitious target for its upcoming Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which is due by COP30. In September, the European Commission put forward a “statement of intent” to cut emissions by 66.25 – 72.5% by 2035 from 1990 levels. Following is a statement by Stientje van Veldhoven, Vice President and Regional Director for Europe, World Resources Institute: “Europe stands behind the 90% emission cut goal by 2040 ‒ a...
Britain's greenhouse gas emissions have nearly halved since 1990, official figures show. This includes carbon dioxide (CO2) which is released by burning fossil fuels.
Climate change may be helping bacteria develop resistance to antibiotics. Antimicrobial resistance factored in 1.27 million deaths worldwide in 2019, the WHO said. The post Deadly bacteria may thrive in warmer soils appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
More than 100,000 homes lose power in heavy rain and strong winds of storm, following fatal tornado near Paris On Monday, a tornado swept through Val-d’Oise in northern France, causing widespread damage across several districts. The town of Ermont, about 12 miles (20km) north-east of Paris, was worst affected. Construction cranes toppled, buildings were damaged, and trees uprooted. One person was killed and four others were critically injured. The same day, heavy showers hit parts of the UK, with reports of a possible tornado in Dereham, Norfolk. Several homes were damaged, though no injuries were reported. Continue reading...
As climate change reshapes the Blue Ridge, Appalachia’s native trout are losing ground — but dedicated anglers and scientists are racing to save them.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02643A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Zixuan Li, Rui Qi, Yi Yuan, Lechen Yang, Lijiang Song, Ashok Sreekumar Menon, Louis F. J. Piper, Didier Wermeille, Paul Thompson, Robert House, Peter G. Bruce, Alex Robertson Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (ZIBs) suffer from sustained capacity loss at the zinc metal anode due to side reactions with the electrolyte, even under idle conditions. The concept of an anode-free... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
SET-listed Global Power Synergy (GPSC) is planning to expand its renewable energy investment in India, which is promoting greater use of clean energy.
U.S. pipeline company Williams also announced selling a minority interest in its South Mansfield upstream acreage in Louisiana to Japanese energy company Jera.
The decision against TotalEnergies is the first to penalize a fossil fuel company under France’s greenwashing law.
State attorneys general said the event is anti-fossil fuel and that the United States shouldn’t attend.
Once again the U.S. is using its economic might to pressure other countries to back down from an effort to limit greenhouse gas pollution.
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Tropical Storm Melissa plodded through the central Caribbean early Friday, with forecasters warning it could soon strengthen and brush past Jamaica as a powerful hurricane while unleashing potentially “catastrophic” flash flooding and landslides in southern Haiti.
The Trump administration has finalized a plan to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas drilling, renewing long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's most sensitive wilderness areas.
Leaders delayed a controversial decision on turning frozen Russian assets into cash for Kyiv, but greenlit fresh sanctions on Russian fossil fuels.
India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air.
Politicians and business leaders have demanded urgent tax reforms to save thousands of jobs in oil and gas - many of them in Shetland.
An increase in deadly incidents has been partly caused by climate change, an inquiry found.
Nuclear energy can help keep the lights on and should be supported by SNP ministers, according to an economic think tank.
The Trump administration on Thursday finalized plans to open the coastal plain of Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to potential oil and gas drilling, renewing a long-simmering debate over whether to drill in one of the nation's environmental jewels.
Nova Scotia intends to learn more about small modular reactor (SMR) technology from Ontario. The two provinces signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday.
Elkhorn and staghorn coral are now functionally extinct around the state, researchers say, meaning they no longer play any significant role in their ecosystem.
China and India likely to scale back Russian oil imports as Trump tries to bring an end to war in Ukraine Vladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China and India were reported to be scaling back Russian oil imports after Washington targeted Moscow’s two largest producers. The US on Wednesday imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, as well as nearly three dozen of their subsidiaries, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine . The EU separately discussed a loan for Ukraine secured on frozen Russian assets and agreed to a phased ban on the import of Russian liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...
Buried underground near the surface, frozen regions of Mars could have tiny hidden channels full of liquid water, which could be a habitable environment for microscopic organisms
The Interior secretary announced the reopening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil leasing, a land swap within the Izembek National Wildlife Refuge and next steps for the Ambler mining road.
Severe ‘blob’ or marine heatwave can lead to increased inundation and wintery weather in eastern North America A marine heatwave known as a blob was especially severe this year in the north-western and central Pacific Ocean, which could lead in the coming months to increased flooding in the US Pacific north-west and especially wintery weather in eastern North America, according to climate scientists. The temperature in August in the northern Pacific was 2.5C above preindustrial levels, according to Berkeley Earth , a non-profit that studies global warming. Continue reading...
Satellite images recently captured what appeared to be a large dark slick in open water, which local authorities said could be a concentration of oil products from the spill.
US fossil fuel giants produce most of their oil and gas domestically but pay billions more in taxes overseas than they do at home because of subsidies that have only grown during President Donald Trump's second term, a report said Thursday.
Move ends month-long reliance on backup generators after power line was cut in September Russian engineers have reconnected the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to external electrical power from Ukraine, ending a month-long emergency that had plunged the future of the six-reactor site into doubt. Ukrainian sources told the Guardian that Russian technicians had hoped to connect Europe’s biggest nuclear plant – which had been relying on backup generators since its last external power line was cut in September – to power from the Russian grid on 7 October as a birthday present for Vladimir Putin. Continue reading...
A record-breaking marine heat wave in 2023 left two ecologically vital coral species "functionally extinct" in Florida's Coral Reef, a study said Thursday, highlighting the growing dangers a warming climate poses for the world's oceans.
New US sanctions on major Russian oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil are likely to lead India to halt crude oil procurement from Russia, which constituted over 36% of its imports this year. Indian refiners are reviewing documentation to ensure compliance, with upcoming orders expected to shift to alternative sources.
The European Union has sanctioned two mainland Chinese oil refineries and one Hong Kong-based oil trader as part of its latest efforts to hobble Russia’s war economy, drawing a stern rebuke from Beijing. The companies were listed in a broader package of sanctions agreed by the EU’s 27 member states on Thursday morning, punishing in total 15 mainland Chinese or Hong Kong-registered entities over what Brussels considers illicit trade with Russia. China’s foreign ministry hit back immediately,...
Indian refiners are poised to sharply curtail imports of Russian oil to comply with new US sanctions on two top Russian producers, industry sources have said, potentially removing a major hurdle to a trade deal with the United States. The change comes as India faces punishing 50 per cent tariffs on its exports to the US – with half of those duties in retaliation for Russian oil purchases – and negotiates a potential trade deal that could bring those tariffs in line with Asian peers in exchange...
Non-essential domestic burning of wood and coal is one of the UK's biggest sources of toxic fine particle air pollution, according to a report was commissioned by a council and Global Action Plan.
GP turned climate activist Dr Patrick Hart said he felt he had a 'moral duty' as a doctor to 'protect life' when he blocked cars entering the motorway service station as part of the demonstration.
Doctor warns air pollution risks, especially post-Diwali, are underestimated. Immediate symptoms like cough, breathlessness, and eye irritation signal danger. He advises staying indoors, wearing masks outdoors, limiting strenuous activity, and maintaining a healthy diet. Healthcare systems must prepare for respiratory and cardiac spikes. Proactive measures are crucial for public health.
Secretary-General António Guterres spoke at a World Meteorological Organization meeting aimed to promote early warning systems for floods, storms, forest fires and heat waves.
India's state-owned refiners are scrutinizing oil contracts following US sanctions on Russian firms Rosneft and Lukoil. While India has significantly increased Russian oil imports due to discounts, refiners are verifying supplies don't directly originate from sanctioned entities.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Nearly a year after the 2024 election, Democrats are still trying to figure out what went wrong. In the midst of this soul-searching, a new piece of advice has appeared: “Don’t say climate change.” That’s the takeaway from a recent poll by the […]
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has emerged as the East African Community (EAC) leader in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report released by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
The Trump administration hardens its stance against the Kremlin. Plus, the final New York City mayoral debate gets heated Good morning. The US has imposed sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. How did the administration frame the sanctions? “Now is the time to stop the killing and for an immediate ceasefire,” said the treasury secretary, Scott Bessent. “Given President Putin’s refusal to end this senseless war, treasury is sanctioning Russia’s two largest oil companies that fund the Kremlin’s war machine.” Will it work? Taxes from the energy industry account for around a quarter of Russia’s budget and additional sanctions will further constrict...
In his latest grim warning, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said that passing a critical global warming threshold is now 'inevitable'.
Delhi's air quality has plummeted, causing widespread respiratory distress and exacerbating existing health conditions. Vulnerable groups, including children, the elderly, and those with chronic illnesses, face heightened risks. Experts urge immediate preventive measures like staying indoors, wearing masks, and maintaining clean indoor air to mitigate the severe health impacts of the smog.
The cycling of calcium carbonate (CaCO3) in the ocean is closely linked to seawater alkalinity and the regulation of atmospheric CO2. In the modern pelagic ocean, almost all CaCO3 is produced by three groups of calcifying planktonic organisms: ...
The rainforest nation of Suriname says it can build an oil industry without harming the planet. Is it climate pragmatism — or wishful thinking?
After the Trump administration threatened countries with tariffs and visa restrictions, a first-ever global carbon tax is left to an uncertain future.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03638K, Paper Shun Lv, Ke Yang, Di Zhao, Xiandi Ma, Mengwei Sun, Chang Liu, Yiteng Ma, Likun Chen, Junyao You, Yun Tian, Xu Zhang, Zhen Zhou, Yan-Bing He, Feiyu Kang Realizing homogeneous heat and ion transfer in solid-state electrolytes is critical but remains challenging. Herein, we revealed that localized temperature hotspots in polyvinylidene fluoride electrolyte trigger side reactions and Li... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A French court Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in "misleading commercial practices" by overstating its climate pledges, in what activists said was the first such ruling worldwide against a major oil company for climate misinformation.
Reflecting Egypt’s success in cementing its position as a regional hub for natural gas trade and export, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced a new shipment of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) exported from the Idku liquefaction complex. The cargo was carried by the tanker LNG ENDURANCE, operated by the French company TotalEnergies, which … The post Egypt boosts regional hub status with major liquefied gas shipment to Turkey appeared first on Egypt Independent.
US President claims India will significantly reduce its Russian oil purchases by year-end, stating it's a gradual process. He also discussed China's relationship with Russia, suggesting it was forced by the previous administration and expressing hope for dialogue on ending the war in Ukraine.
The administration says the shutdown prevented its work on the case. But greens say EPA is “racing” to repeal the endangerment finding.
Researchers found that 90 percent of organic aerosols over Long Island were affected by climate events like extreme heat and wildfire smoke.
The center-right government that won power in late 2023 has softened a number of initiatives aimed at tackling emissions, citing their impact on farmers and business.
The migration of Christmas Island’s red crabs is in full swing, with roads closed in some places to protect millions of the crustaceans. Every year, the crabs emerge from the forest to travel to the ocean to breed, creating a red tide across the island. The Christmas Island national park said a massive spawning event will take place around 15 and 16 November, with a second spawning in mid-December Continue reading...
Commuters brace for heavy rain and strong gusts as the storm sweeps east to the North Sea.
Delhi experienced its worst PM2.5 pollution levels of the year following Diwali, with concentrations soaring to dangerous heights. Analysis revealed alarming figures, with some areas exceeding national and WHO guidelines significantly. Even days later, pollution remained exceptionally high, posing serious health risks as fine particles penetrate the bloodstream.
Sussan Ley’s sharp criticism marks a shift for the opposition, which had appeared open to a deal on the bill Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The Albanese government’s second attempt at rewriting federal environmental protection laws is in jeopardy after the Coalition joined the Greens in criticising the proposed changes, leaving Labor without an obvious partner to get it through the Senate. The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, claimed the nature laws were a “red light” for jobs and a “handbrake” for investment, warning the Coalition would need far more convincing before agreeing to support the plan. Continue reading...
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions The burning of wood and coal in homes contributes to almost 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis has found. Stopping unnecessary burning would save the NHS more than £54m a year, the experts concluded. Wood-burning stoves and open fires are one the biggest sources of small pollution particles, which cause heart and lung disease, and their use has risen in recent years . The report also links this toxic air pollution to 3,700 cases of diabetes and 1,500 cases of asthma a year, although the health impacts are likely to be underestimated. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new "massive sanctions" against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at bringing an end to Moscow's brutal war on Ukraine.
Quadrupling the production and use of sustainable fuels by 2035 is the goal of a new international initiative to drive energy transition and mitigate the climate crisis, which will be launched during Brazil’s climate summit in November. The Belem Commitment on Sustainable Fuels, led by Brazil with the support of India, Italy, and Japan, awaits […]
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on US sanctions, read our full report: US imposes sanctions on Russian oil over Putin’s ‘refusal’ to end war in Ukraine Mike Johnson said that he hasn’t spoken with the president about a New York Times report that he is seeking $230m from his own justice department in damages over past federal investigations. “I know that he believes he’s owed that reimbursement. What I heard yesterday was, if he receives it, he was going to consider giving it to charity,” he said. Continue reading...
China and the United States often find themselves sharply at odds on policy, but nowhere is the divide between the rival powers more striking than on climate change – as their leaders made clear at last month’s United Nations General Assembly in New York. Even as US President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as “the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world”, his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping, used the moment to unveil Beijing’s latest strategies for addressing the issue. Xi said...
US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on Russia’s two largest oil companies on Wednesday, complaining that his talks with Vladimir Putin to end the Ukraine war “don’t go anywhere”. The European Union also unveiled a fresh wave of sanctions to pressure Russia to end its relentless, three-and-a-half-year invasion of its neighbour, which is allied with both Washington and Brussels. Trump has held off pulling the trigger on sanctions against Russia for months, but his patience snapped after...
US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economies The US has demanded that the European Union roll back its climate and human rights rules in order to allow greater imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG), as the Trump administration approved a controversial gas export hub along the Gulf of Mexico coast. A letter jointly sent by the US and Qatar, two of the three largest LNG exporters in the world, warned the EU that its new rules pose an “existential threat” to European economies as they would hinder imports of gas from countries such as theirs. Continue reading...
A failure at Amazon’s server centre paralysed global services for 15 hours. It was not just a glitch but a stark reminder of our digital dependency and fragility An outage at Amazon Web Services (AWS) on Monday disrupted apps and websites around the world, affecting more than 2,000 companies and leaving millions of users unable to access services like Snapchat, Roblox, Signal, Duolingo and even Amazon’s own operations. Removing the tech from our tech-dependent existence led to workers being sent home and exams delayed . The crash , which lasted 15 hours, underlined how deeply our digital lives depend on a small number of cloud providers – and how vulnerable many everyday systems are to a single failure. If data is the new oil, then cloud computing is the pipeline, the refinery, the...
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.
We are in a climate emergency. The Earth is already over 1.3 °C warmer than pre-industrial times. 2024 was the hottest year ever recorded. More than 150 climate disasters struck the world last year. Extreme weather displaced over 800,000 people. Wildfires and floods now define the new normal. We are failing the 1.5 °C […]
Thailand's winter starts officially on Oct 23 this year. Unfortunately, the perennial PM2.5 dust and smog problem usually acompanies the cooler weather. Here are some tips and cool gadgets to help deal with it.
The track forecast is more uncertain than usual, but Melissa is likely to bring colossal rains and life-threatening flooding to multiple islands in the Caribbean. The post Tropical Storm Melissa not yet strengthening, but still expected to become a dangerous Caribbean hurricane appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A significant autumn storm is forecast to hit Germany on Thursday, bringing with it fierce gusts of wind, heavy rain and falling temperatures, according to the German Weather Service.
PHUKET – Persistent heavy rain caused flash floods and toppled trees and power poles on Wednesday, and caused a landslide on Patong hill that will close the road for three days.
Wesley Brooks would become assistant secretary of State focused on oceans and the environment.
The majority of voters in a northwestern Alberta county say they do not support a nuclear power generation facility within their county.
LA wildfires and storms this year cost $101bn, new study by non-profit resurrecting work axed by Trump says The first half of 2025 was the costliest on record for major disasters in the US, driven by huge wildfires in Los Angeles and storms that battered much of the rest of the country, according to a climate non-profit that has resurrected work axed by Donald Trump’s administration that tracked the biggest disasters. In the first six months of this year, 14 separate weather-related disasters that each caused at least $1bn in damage hit the US, the Climate Central group has calculated. In total, these events cost $101bn in damages – lost homes, businesses, highways and other infrastructure – a toll higher than any other first half of a year since records on this began in 1980. Continue...
UN satellite tracking has greatly improved detection of major methane leaks – a gas responsible for about a third of global warming – yet companies and governments are acting on only around 12 per cent of alerts.
Melissa was expected to strengthen into a hurricane Thursday and approach Jamaica and southwest Haiti later this week.
Scientists at the University of Birmingham say the expansion of the ULEZ in August 2023 had no significant impact on lowering air pollution.
A flagship US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump's administration has been brought back to life by its former lead scientist -- revealing that extreme weather inflicted a record $101 billion in damages in just the first half of 2025.
Methane is short-lived but its planet-heating effects are much stronger than CO2. A new report says action on cutting the gas is too slow. Where does it come from, and what can we do to stop it polluting the atmosphere?
At 62 miles (100 km) wide and over four miles (seven km) thick, the massive rocky structure is roughly half the size of Wales.
UN chief Antonio Guterres on Wednesday called for a fightback against climate disinformation ahead of next month's COP30 summit after US President Donald Trump branded climate change the "greatest con job ever".
Delhi choked on thick smog two days after Diwali, with air pollution levels soaring to 'very poor'. AQI reached 345, with some areas hitting 380. Transport and industrial emissions are major contributors. Residents are reporting breathing issues and eye irritation, highlighting a persistent problem exacerbated by choices like firecrackers.
With the Yukon territorial election just under two weeks away, some Dawson City residents feel it's now more important now than ever to make sure their voices are heard.
The administration is diverting funds that had been set aside for renewable energy to support the island's storm-battered grid.
The reserve’s levels were sharply reduced under President Joe Biden, when gasoline prices spiked following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
The Equatorial Margin deposit off the coast of Brazil is believed to be rich in oil and gas. The decision comes days before Brazil hosts the U.N. climate summit, COP30.
An international tracking effort is gaining steam, as more fossil fuel companies agree to take field measurements of their emissions.
Users will be able to track unusual temperatures, heavy rainfall, as well as drought periods going back as far as January 1981.
[UN News] Lush, green and brimming with trees and wildlife, forests are the Earth's lungs and source of livelihoods for many communities.
Bleak report finds greenhouse gas emissions are still rising despite ‘exponential’ growth of renewables Coal use hit a record high around the world last year despite efforts to switch to clean energy, imperilling the world’s attempts to rein in global heating. The share of coal in electricity generation dropped as renewable energy surged ahead. But the general increase in power demand meant that more coal was used overall, according to the annual State of Climate Action report , published on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Air quality monitoring stations in Delhi experienced significant data gaps during peak pollution hours, with several stations going offline when PM2.5 and PM10 levels neared 1,000 µg/m³. Experts allege this skews 24-hour averages and hinders understanding of pollution's impact. Authorities, however, deny any missing data.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong recorded a minimum temperature of 18.4 degrees Celsius (65 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, the lowest this autumn so far, according to the weather forecaster. The chilly morning was caused by an intense northeast monsoon, while the outer rainbands of Severe Tropical Storm Fengshen continued to bring scattered showers to the coast of Guangdong and the...
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category on Diwali night as firecracker violations surged, pushing PM2.5 levels to their highest since 2021. Despite a temporary spike, rising winds and warmer temperatures prevented a prolonged severe episode. Authorities are monitoring the situation, with Stage III of GRAP not yet invoked.
‘The objectives of the Paris agreement are slipping further out of reach,’ say researchers from LSE No major bank has yet committed to stop funding new oil and gas fields or coal capacity, research has found. Most banks that have recently updated their climate policies have weakened them, according to the research by the TPI Global Climate Transition Centre (TPI) at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Continue reading...
The grave lasted millennia, only to be attacked by floods in the 1990s.
Melissa is the 13th named storm of the hurricane season.
It’s still uncertain which way Melissa will track, and how quickly, but the storm is likely to bring colossal rains and life-threatening flooding to multiple islands in the Caribbean. The post Tropical Storm Melissa on track to be a dangerous Caribbean hurricane appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Labour ministers are considering pressing ahead with plans to build a nuclear power station in Scotland despite the SNP 's opposition.
[Liberian Observer] A senior United Nations official has called on policymakers to place women, children, and youth at the core of all national climate change policies, moving beyond discussion to decisive action. The call was made at a two-day inception workshop convened to establish a Technical Working Group on Gender, Youth, and Children on Climate Change and Environment.
For New Global Forest Pledges to Succeed, They Must Center Forest Communities sarah.brown@wri.org Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:34 Forests are among our most powerful allies in the fight against climate change. As the world races to halt and reverse deforestation globally by 2030, recognizing the role of the people who safeguard them is more critical than ever. At the upcoming UN Climate Summit (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, governments and stakeholders are set to unveil three global commitments that recognize the conservation value of these communities and mark a significant step forward for forest protection. These pledges aim to scale up both forest financing and formal land rights for Indigenous Peoples, Afro-descendants and local communities. However, achieving these...
Just Stop Oil protestors Niahm Lynch, 22, and Rajan Naidu, 74, are filmed ignoring a police officer moments after they allegedly vandalised Stonehenge.
Exclusive: Looming overhaul of protections should also include definition of ‘unacceptable impact’ on environment, Murray Watt says Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The Albanese government wants the power to strip companies of any financial gains made from breaking environment laws, as part of a package of landmark reforms to be put before parliament in the next two weeks. In an interview with Guardian Australia, the environment minister, Murray Watt, also revealed he wants a definition of “unacceptable impact” to be part of the nation’s new environment laws. Continue reading...
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With weather warnings issued and the potential for a named storm, Simon King takes a look at the forecast.
Mazama Energy’s demonstration near the Newberry Volcano uses a proprietary hydraulic fracturing technique.
Parenthood and climate change are related not just because of fears for a child's well-being, but also by concern for the planet's well-being.
A new analysis found that unusually warm ocean waters boosted the storm's rapid intensification — twice.
In a surprising change of tone, Bill Gates now claims that climate change 'will not lead to humanity's demise'. But if climate change isn't going to doom the human race, what will?
Delhi has revived artificial rainmaking after over 50 years, conducting a cloud-seeding trial to combat severe winter smog. A Cessna aircraft released flares over the capital, marking the third such experiment since Independence. This initiative, a collaboration with IIT Kanpur, aims to leverage technology against the city's persistent air pollution crisis.
Salt water laced with cancer-causing chemicals, a byproduct of oil and gas drilling, is spewing from old wells. Experts warn of a pollution crisis spreading underground and threatening Oklahoma’s drinking water.
The post Toxic Wastewater From Oil Fields Keeps Pouring Out of the Ground. Oklahoma Regulators Failed to Stop It. appeared first on ProPublica.
The Bureau of Meteorology is on the back foot after its new website launched to a flurry of online – and political – anger Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Bureau of Meteorology has been ordered to make changes to its new website after facing criticism from farmers and politicians over missing or hard-to-find features on the new-look site. Is it a ticking timebomb or all a storm in a teacup? Continue reading...
Reports of families trapped by floodwaters in Jamaica, as hurricane moves on to threaten Cuba’s second-largest city Hurricane Melissa makes landfall in Jamaica Visual guide to Hurricane Melissa Tell us if you’ve been affected As Cuba prepares for the storm to make landfall any minute, officials in Jamaica are preparing to assess the damage on Wednesday. A video shared by the Jamaican Constabulary Force shows officers surveying extensive destruction in Black River, close to where Hurricane Melissa made landfall on Tuesday as a Category 5 storm. Continue reading...
Bill Gates has raised eyebrows with a blog post professing an optimistic outlook on climate change.
The 'storm of the century ' could take days or even weeks to recover in the worst-hit parts of Jamaica, with landslides and fallen trees and power lines.
Delhi's attempt at tackling air pollution through cloud seeding has sparked criticism from environmental specialists who view this strategy as nothing more than a costly band-aid.
Chevron holds a rare licence to pump, supplying up to a third of Venezuela’s oil.
Hurricane Melissa is the strongest storm to hit the Caribbean nation in modern history.
Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition is still in the middle of a fight over the future of its energy policy, with big fractures between members over whether the 2050 net zero target should be kept. The party is working towards something of a compromise, but there are a few moderates who don’t want that target to change – including shadow housing minister Andrew Bragg . Look, I think we’ll get there on net zero. I know there’s a lot of interest in it. I think ultimately there’s an ability there for the Coalition to do this much better than Labor. Labor’s net zero [policy] has been a disaster … I think we could do net zero better than Labor in terms of emissions and cost and environmental protection, but you’ve got to keep...
Cyclone Montha made landfall on India's eastern coast, bringing fierce winds and heavy rain to Andhra Pradesh and Odisha. The severe storm caused damage, including snapped power lines and flooded homes, with one fatality reported in Andhra Pradesh. Authorities initiated extensive evacuations and deployed rescue teams to aid affected populations.
Hurricane Melissa and the death of Fawlty Towers actress Prunella Scales make Wednesday's papers.
The eye of the storm has passed over Jamaica but it is still battering the island - the eye is now heading towards Cuba.
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Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm with 185 mph winds, made landfall in Jamaica, becoming the strongest storm in the island's recorded history. Officials warned of catastrophic damage, with at least seven deaths reported across the Caribbean. Mandatory evacuations and pre-positioned aid are underway as the island braces for devastation.
Hurricane Melissa’s Category 5 winds tore into western Jamaica Tuesday morning, marking one of the most powerful Atlantic landfalls ever recorded. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how Melissa may be part of a new hurricane era: storms fuelled by record-warm seas and slowed by a shifting jet stream.
Roughly 1,000 military personnel and families have been flown to Pensacola ahead of the Category 4 storm that has killed at least seven people in Jamaica.
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, as a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal regions of Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Telangana are bracing for impact. Over 35 flights have been cancelled, and 10 trains are affected as authorities remain on high alert.
A changing climate won't end the human race and can be managed through sensible policies that emphasize human welfare, tech entrepreneur Bill Gates said.
Slow-moving giant makes landfall and will linger over the island before slamming into Cuba Hurricane Melissa – latest updates Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since record-keeping began in 1851. The slow-moving giant hit the island on Tuesday afternoon and is expected to linger, moving diagonally through it until heading on to slam into Cuba, with impacts also expected in Haiti and the Bahamas. Continue reading...
Cyclone Montha, a severe cyclonic storm named by Thailand, is set to make landfall on India's east coast near Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh, on the evening of October 28, 2025. The storm, with sustained winds of 90-110 km/h, will bring heavy rainfall and strong winds to coastal Andhra Pradesh and Odisha, with potential impacts extending to neighboring states.
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Jamaica’s government says it has done all it can to prepare for strongest hurricane in country since records began Hurricane Melissa – latest updates Hurricane Melissa has made landfall in Jamaica, where sheltering residents braced themselves for ferocious winds, flash flooding and landslides from the category 5 storm, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes in history. The slow-moving colossus is the strongest hurricane to hit Jamaica since records began in 1851 and will linger over the island for hours before turning north-east. Continue reading...
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The powerful storm is set to be the world's strongest of the year.
Billionaire’s statement comes a day after UN said humanity missed 1.5C climate target Bill Gates has called for a “strategic pivot” in the effort against the climate crisis, writing that the world should shift away from trying to limit rising temperatures to instead focusing on efforts to prevent disease and poverty. Writing on his Gates Notes website , the billionaire Microsoft co-founder criticized what he described as a “doomsday view of climate change” which is focusing “too much on near-term emissions goals”. Continue reading...
The U.S. Air Force's "Hurricane Hunters" have flown inside the eye of Hurricane Melissa, capturing eerie footage of the historic storm that is expected to cause widespread devastation in Jamaica.
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Melissa’s 185 mph winds rival the most intense Atlantic storms on record. The Category 5 hurricane is threatening Jamaica with a storm surge of up to 13 feet.
Watch live video footage from various webcam views in Jamaica, including from Kingston, St. Andrew, St. Catherine and others, as Hurricane Melissa makes landfall as Category 5 storm, the strongest direct hit to the island in 174 years.
Exclusive: Briefing by conservative think-tank Centre for Independent Studies was arranged by a Coalition backbench committee Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coalition MPs weighing up whether to abandon net zero have been briefed on research that argued “heat deaths aren’t a thing”, played down the prospect of substantial sea level rises and claimed “no one has ever made low-cost energy” from wind and solar. Guardian Australia has viewed slides from a presentation the conservative thinktank Centre for Independent Studies (CIS) gave to MPs in Canberra this week, along with the findings of private polling on net zero. Continue reading...
The Caribbean storm — among the most powerful in history, with 185 mph winds — is expected to bring flash-flooding and landslides as it slowly moves across the island and heads north toward Cuba.
A new interactive hurricane tracker reveals Melissa's 'catastrophic' path through the Caribbean, as weather experts warn the US coast is under a hazardous conditions advisory.
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The National Hurricane Center says Jamaica should expect catastrophic damage.
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This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Each year, the Sweeney Center for Public Policy at Rowan University in New Jersey hosts a conference on the state’s current and future energy landscape. In 2023 and 2024, the gatherings focused heavily on the rapidly accelerating development of […]
Forecasters said the colossal amount of rain dropped on parts of the state east and north of Orlando was comparable to what the region saw from a hurricane in 2022.
Melissa intensified to a Category 5 - the maximum strength - on Monday and has already begun lashing the coast with 'life-threatening hurricane-force winds' and damaging waves.
As rising tides eat away at Canada’s Saint-Pierre and Miquelon archipelago, plans to move the historic village to higher ground have divided friends and families Franck Detcheverry, Miquelon’s 41-year-old mayor, trudges up a grassy hill. “The view isn’t too bad, huh?” he jokes. The ocean sparkles 40 metres below the empty mound. The sound of a man playing the bagpipes, as if serenading the sea, floats up from the shoreline. This hill will be the location of his new home and those of all his fellow villagers. In the distance, about half a mile away, you can see the outline of the 400 or so buildings in the village of Miquelon. It sits only 2 metres above sea level on the archipelago of Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. Situated off the Canadian coast to the south of Newfoundland, it is an “overseas...
Footage of online meeting showed Kent county council leader remonstrating with councillors Helena Horton is a Guardian environment reporter. Ed Miliband has not been given enough of a budget to secure enough offshore wind to meet his clean energy promise, new analysis shows. The budget announced today will not maximise investment in new offshore wind farms. We have a record amount of offshore wind capacity eligible for this auction - more than 20 gigawatts - and the current budget would only procure about a quarter of that. Given the amount of competition in this year’s auction, we expect to see competitively-priced bids, so the government should adjust the budget to maximise procurement, which could attract up to £53bn in private investment in the UK economy. Continue reading...
Category 5 Hurricane Melissa has stunned the world with jaw-dropping videos from its eye, captured by U.S. Air Force "Hurricane Hunters." The storm made landfall in Jamaica, bringing devastating winds and flooding, prompting the Prime Minister to call it the island's most violent in recorded history. Cuba and the Bahamas are now bracing for its impact.
Image: This image captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 mission show Hurricane Melissa as it barrelled through the Caribbean Sea
STATEMENT: UN Report Finds Country Climate Commitments Falling Short darla.vanhoorn… Tue, 10/28/2025 - 04:41 WASHINGTON, DC (October 28, 2025) — The UNFCCC released its NDC Synthesis Report today, reviewing climate plans from 64 countries, covering roughly 30% of global emissions. The report aggregates submitted plans and their projected emissions reductions, finding that current pledges would reduce emissions by about 17% from their 2019 levels, far short of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5°C. The analysis reflects submissions received up until September 30, 2025. Countries representing 64% of global emissions still have not formally submitted new NDCs and are not included in this analysis. Following is a statement from Melanie Robinson, Global Climate...
Extracts of planned changes to the EPBC Act prompt ‘anger’ from conservation organisations that fear nature protection will be weakened Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast State governments could be given expanded powers to make decisions on fossil fuel developments under Labor’s proposed overhaul of environment law, prompting “shock and anger” from community-based conservation organisations that fear nature protection would be weakened. The Albanese government plans to introduce its planned changes to the national law – the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act – to parliament later this week, and has been briefing interest groups on its plans . Continue reading...
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Over 40 million Americans will soon be without federal food assistance as SNAP benefits are set to expire on Saturday. And, Jamaica braces for Hurricane Melissa to bring over 170 miles per hour winds.
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Alarming video has captured the monster eye of Hurricane Melissa barreling towards Jamaica -- as the planet's strongest storm this year was on track to pummel the Caribbean island early Tuesday.
Hurricane Melissa was set to pummel Jamaica on Tuesday as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to lash the island since record-keeping began 174 years ago.
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Reduction comes from energy generated from windfarms and lower cost of gas owing to lower demand Wind power has cut at least £104bn from energy costs in the UK since 2010, a study has found. Users of gas have been among the biggest beneficiaries, the research suggested. Continue reading...
KINGSTON (JAMAICA) - Brutal winds and heavy rains lashed Jamaica on Monday ahead of Hurricane Melissa unleashing what the prime minister warned could be a massively destructive storm -- the island's most violent on record.
Footage taken by a US Air Force Reserve crew known as the "Hurricane Hunters" shows the category five storm intensifying in the Caribbean.
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This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. History is unfolding in the Atlantic Ocean right now. Hurricane Melissa has spun up into an extraordinarily dangerous Category 5 storm with maximum sustained winds of 175 mph, and is set to strike Jamaica Monday night before marching toward Cuba. This […]
Cyclonic storm Montha is heading towards Andhra Pradesh, expected to make landfall near Kakinada around midnight Tuesday with wind speeds of 90-100 kmph. Authorities have placed several districts on high alert, established rehabilitation centers, and deployed NDRF and SDRF teams. Heavy rains and strong winds are also anticipated in southern Odisha and northern Tamil Nadu.
Hurricane Melissa has intensified into a Category 5 storm as it approaches Jamaica. The weather system is expected to make a destructive landfall on the island early on Tuesday. Follow DW for more.
Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens say the cost of not acting on climate change will be “far, far greater” than any cost associated with acting on it. On the Today show this morning, Senator Nick McKim says the government needs to stop approving new coal and gas mines (something his party has been saying for years). The costs of not acting on climate change are astronomical and they’re already being felt in our communities through things like floods and bushfires and they’re also being felt in household budgets through things like a massive spike in insurance premiums … If they [Labor] don’t do things like protect forests and if they don’t do things like protect our climate, [the laws are] not going to be worth...
“The role climate change has played in making Hurricane Melissa incredibly dangerous is undeniable."
Venezuela’s Vice-President Delcy Rodriguez said on Monday that energy agreements with Trinidad and Tobago should be cancelled over what she described as “hostile” actions by the island nation. Trinidad is now hosting one of the US warships involved in a controversial campaign to destroy Venezuelan speedboats allegedly carrying drugs to the United States. On Sunday, the USS Gravely, a destroyer fitted with guided missiles, arrived in Trinidad to conduct joint exercises with Trinidad’s...
Melissa expected to hit Jamaica with a strength a tiny percentage of hurricanes have.
Only 81 hurricanes have struck as Category 4 or higher since 1851, or about once every other year on average.
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A remarkable three of the Atlantic's five hurricanes this year have hit Cat 5. The post Jamaica braces for Cat 5 Hurricane Melissa, Earth’s strongest storm of 2025 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Climate scientists have long warned that warming oceans are making explosive storm development more common Hurricane Melissa live updates The extraordinary intensification of Hurricane Melissa, set to be one of the strongest storms to ever hit Jamaica, is probably a symptom of the rapid heating of the world’s oceans, scientists have said. Melissa was a tropical storm on Saturday, before exploding in strength to a category 4 hurricane early on Sunday. The storm’s winds escalated from 70mph to 140mph in just a day, one of the fastest intensifications on record in the Atlantic Ocean. The Associated Press contributed reporting Continue reading...
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Climate crisis drives near-total collapse of staghorn and elkhorn corals that formed backbone to state’s reefs Two of the most important coral species that made up Florida’s reef are now functionally extinct after a withering ocean heatwave caused catastrophic losses, scientists have found. The near-total collapse of the corals that once formed the backbone of reefs in Florida and the Caribbean means they can no longer play their previously crucial role in building and sustaining reef ecosystems that host a variety of marine life. Continue reading...
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Hurricane Melissa has developed into a Category 4 hurricane, the U.S. National Hurricane Center (NHC) said on Sunday (October 26), warning that catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are probable across portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica. A day ahead of the storm's arrival, residents in Jamaica stocked up on necessities while travelers said they were cutting short their holidays. -...
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A storm surge of up to 13 feet was expected along the coast in Kingston, said an AccuWeather forecaster.
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Hurricane Melissa rapidly intensified on its way toward Jamaica, where it may become the country’s strongest storm on record when it hits late Monday.
Cyclone Montha is set to make landfall in Andhra Pradesh on October 28 evening, intensifying into a severe cyclonic storm with winds up to 110 kmph. Coastal Andhra and south Odisha are bracing for heavy rainfall and strong winds. Authorities have placed the state on high alert, initiating evacuations and pre-positioning relief materials.
Drought is set to pose a greater risk to the $4 trillion municipal bond market than floods, hurricanes, and wildfires combined.
Record-breaking hurricane expected to make landfall on Tuesday with 160mph winds, while New Zealand reels from storm damage LATEST: Hurricane Melissa strengthens to category 5 as evacuations ordered in Jamaica’s capital The Caribbean is bracing for Hurricane Melissa , one of the most powerful to ever strike the region. Melissa began as a cluster of thunderstorms off the coast of west Africa, which travelled west and developed into a depression, reaching tropical storm status to the north of Venezuela on 21 October. Rapid intensification over the weekend strengthened Melissa to category 4 as it slowly meandered west through the Caribbean Sea. Melissa is expected to reach category 5 intensity on Monday night, veering north-east towards Jamaica before making landfall on Tuesday by about...
Storm could intensify further, threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in northern Caribbean Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a powerful category 4 hurricane on Sunday, threatening days of catastrophic winds and rain in the northern Caribbean, while Jamaica’s government ordered mandatory evacuations for vulnerable areas across the country including in the capital, Kingston. Jamaican officials had earlier urged those in low-lying and flood-prone areas to seek refuge as Melissa rapidly climbs up the Saffir-Simpson hurricane wind scale with the possibility of intensifying to a category 5 storm on Monday. Continue reading...
New technology is helping geothermal energy win rare bipartisan praise on Capitol Hill.
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Graeme Samuel says he is ‘puzzled’ by the opposition’s desire to split the EPBC Act into two parts given his previous interactions with Sussan Ley Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Graeme Samuel has urged the Coalition and Greens to set aside grievances with the Albanese government’s new nature laws and support them, avoiding further delays in fixing a system that his landmark review found was broken. The author of the 2021 review of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act issued a stern message to both sides as Labor braces for a political fight to deliver the long-awaited reforms. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as...
A US-North Korea flash summit remains a long shot despite Donald Trump signalling he was open to such talks and describing Pyongyang as “sort of a nuclear power” as he embarked on his Asia trip last week. The choice of words by the US president could be interpreted as a diplomatic concession by Kim Jong-un, some analysts said. Others said the North Korean leader’s focus was on alliances with China and Russia amid the Ukraine war, making it difficult to devote time and resources to a photo-op...
Melissa, a Category 4 storm, could grow in power as it heads for Jamaica and other parts of the Caribbean. It is expected to cause torrential downpours and catastrophic flooding.
Bureau of Meteorology says some Queensland regions hit by hailstones as large as 7cm as wires brought down across greater Brisbane Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nearly 25,000 households were without power in south-east Queensland on Monday morning after a severe thunderstorm passed over the state, with wind gusts topping 109km/h. Residents have reported giant hailstones of up to 7cm in some areas. Nearly 1,000 energy customers in Victoria also woke without power, after Melbourne recorded its wettest day in a year and a half. Continue reading...
Petroleum giant Exxon Mobil has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a pair of California laws that would require the company to report greenhouse gas emissions tied to the worldwide use of its products.
As predicted and feared, Hurricane Melissa has become a formidable hurricane in the central Caribbean that is positioned to wreak havoc over Jamaica early this week. Melissa’s top sustained winds vaulted from 70 mph at 11 a.m. EDT Saturday, October 25, to 140 mph at 5 a.m. EDT Sunday, marking one of the most rapid […] The post Melissa leaps from tropical storm to Category 4 hurricane in 18 hours appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The U.S. Hurricane Center said Melissa is likely to reach the southern coast of Jamaica as a major hurricane late Monday or Tuesday morning.
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Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm on Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
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The NHC said strengthening is expected to continue, and the storm will likely become a catastrophic Category 5 hurricane as it creeps closer to Jamaica.
‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov Antarctic krill: how did a paperclip-sized crustacean cause a diplomatic row – and why are they so important? A diplomatic row has erupted over the “illegal” detention of one of Ukraine’s scientists, who has been accused by the Kremlin of undermining Russia’s industrial trawling for krill in Antarctica. Leonid Pshenichnov, 70, a Ukrainian biologist who is an expert on Antarctica, has a decades-long record of scientific research and contributions to conservation, including support for marine protected areas in the region. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump claimed India is significantly reducing Russian oil imports, even suggesting a complete cutback. This comes as Trump prepares to meet China's Xi Jinping amid trade tensions. However, India has consistently denied these assertions, prioritizing its national interests and stating no such commitment has been made.
Hurricane Melissa rapidly strengthened into a major Category 3 hurricane as it unleashed torrential rain in the northern Caribbean and threatened catastrophic flooding and landslides in Jamaica and southern Haiti.
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Environment Canada has issued wind warnings for parts of British Columbia's Lower Mainland, Vancouver Island and the southern Gulf Islands.
Melissa could dump up to 1000mm of rain and trigger catastrophic floods.
Storm Melissa now a hurricane as Jamaica hit with 75 mph winds, threatening catastrophic flooding and landslides across the northern Caribbean.
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Jose Castro Rivera, 24, was killed Thursday morning after running onto a highway and being struck A 24-year-old Honduran man died while trying to flee Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Virginia, bringing the death toll among those trying to escape detention in the Trump administration ’s mass deportation crackdown to at least three people. Jose Castro Rivera was killed on Thursday morning after running onto a busy highway and being struck and fatally injured while trying to evade ICE agents, local authorities said. Continue reading...
SteelAsia Manufacturing Corp. said it was ordered by the Philippine Nuclear Research Institute to take custody of 23 cargo containers allegedly containing radioactive zinc dust and rejected by Indonesia, adding it had no connection with the shipments. The Philippine steel company said it was tagged as the source of the radioactive materials by PNRI, and ordered to entomb the containers in its Calaca scrap recycling plant in Batangas province, according to a statement on Saturday. “The containers...
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Melissa increased into a near hurricane and is forecast to rapidly intensify into a possible Category 5 through portions of southern Hispaniola and Jamaica.
Exclusive: Regulator has received 1,221 complaints about UK broadcasters since 2020 but found no breaches of its code The UK’s TV and radio regulator is allowing GB News and others to “flout” accuracy rules and broadcast climate change denial, say campaigners. Instances cited include describing global heating as “the climate scam” and suggesting the government was going to introduce “enforced veganism”. Ofcom has received 1,221 complaints related to the climate crisis since January 2020, when its searchable database began. None resulted in a ruling that the broadcasting code had been breached. In fact, only two such breaches have been found since 2007. Continue reading...
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to reach hurricane strength in Haiti and Jamaica in the next few days. Melissa has already left at least three dead in Haiti and one in the Dominican Republic.
Australians have an obvious interest in action against global warming. Focusing on gas instead of renewables for the energy transition risks sabotaging our future Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Sydney’s record October heat; high winds battering both Melbourne and New Zealand, causing death and destruction; the algal bloom caused by South Australia’s marine heatwave wreaking havoc on our marine environment; coral in both the Great Barrier and Ningaloo reefs suffering horrific bleaching. There’s barely an Australian who hasn’t been affected by one extreme weather event or another, some badly. Some have lost their lives, their homes or both. Continue reading...
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India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air. Cloud seeding is the practice of using aeroplanes to fire salt or other chemicals into clouds to induce rain. New Delhi city authorities, working with the government’s Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, launched a test run on Thursday afternoon using a Cessna light aeroplane over the city’s northern Burari area. “A...
In Brazil's coffee-producing areas, more than 42,000 square miles of forest have disappeared over about two decades, says Coffee Watch. Deforestation leads to drought, which harms crop yields.
Tropical Storm Melissa could soon erupt into the most dangerous type of hurricane as forecasters warn that a direct hit in the Northeast is still a possibility.
[Namibian] Pension funds and insurance companies in different African countries invest billions abroad despite energy projects on the continent needing investment, says chairperson of the presidential initiative on climate change in Sierra Leone Kandeh Yumkella.
Former Paralympics champion says inaccessible charging points show government ‘has forgotten about us’ Campaigners including Tanni Grey-Thompson have warned that disabled drivers are at risk of being locked out of the electric car transition because of inaccessible chargers. The former Paralympics champion and the Electric Vehicle Association England are pushing for the government to introduce standards to ensure chargers are easy to reach. Continue reading...
US sanctions on Russia's Rosneft and Lukoil are poised to impact Indian refiners Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy, potentially reducing RIL's EBITDA by ₹3,000-3,500 crore. Government-operated oil marketing firms may also face significant risks due to reduced Russian crude supply and discounts.
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The storm is moving so slowly — currently 1 mph — that parts of Jamaica could experience hurricane conditions for 72 hours or longer, said an AccuWeather hurricane expert.
NEW DELHI - India trialled cloud seeding over its smog-filled capital for the first time, spraying a chemical from an aeroplane to encourage rain and wash deadly particles out of the air.
Tropical Storm Melissa crawled slowly through the Caribbean Sea for the fourth day Friday.
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Four of the state's gubernatorial candidates pitched their plans on the economy at a business forum Thursday in Stockton.
Australians are being asked to have blind faith in the critical minerals deal – but who will really benefit? Critical minerals, once the domain of white-coated science nerds, have recently burst into our daily news headlines courtesy of Anthony Albanese’s visit with Donald Trump earlier this week, where a framework was signed to support increased investment in Australian critical minerals projects. Much like the fictional unobtanium in Avatar, critical minerals, as the name suggests, are of huge economic and strategic importance. So, ensuring the supply chains needed to produce mobile phones, renewable energy technology, electricity grids, defence equipment and AI is considered a national security priority by many nations. Continue reading...
Gov. JB Pritzker appeared on "Special Report" with Bret Baier, telling the Fox News anchor that ICE agents are "going after Black and brown people because of the color of their skin."
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National Petroleum Reserve lease sales and permitting for road through Izembek wildlife refuge were also approved The Trump administration has approved more oil and gas drilling across Alaska’s Arctic national wildlife refuge (ANWR), prompting widespread criticism from environmental conservation organizations. On Thursday, the interior secretary announced the opening of 1.56m acres across ANWR’s coastal plains, which is home to various wildlife including polar bears, caribou and moose, as well as whales and seals. Continue reading...
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum also announced the reopening of the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil and gas development.
The meat industry’s methane problem is now worse than the oil industry’s.
A approach to North Sea licensing and reforms of the windfall tax on oil and gas profits are needed to tackle mass job losses in the industry, according to a Labour-led Westminster committee.
Congress leader Shashi Tharoor has rebuked Donald Trump for announcing India's decisions on Russian oil imports. Tharoor emphasized that India will make its own announcements regarding its energy policy, asserting that New Delhi does not dictate US actions. Trump had claimed India would significantly cut Russian oil purchases by year-end, citing assurances from PM Modi.
[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA), with support from UN Women and other partners, on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, began a two-day validation workshop for Liberia's Climate Change Gender Action Plan. The event, taking place at MUSU's Spot in Congo Town, brings together representatives from the EPA, Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection, UN Women, and other stakeholders.
With the tropical storm predicted to be a major hurricane by Monday, a prolonged life-threatening flood threat is expected for Jamaica, eastern Cuba, and Hispaniola. The post Melissa’s slowdown is bad news for the central Caribbean appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
British tourists are facing Storm Benjamin chaos in Europe as 100mph winds continue to lash at French coasts and a British Airways flight was forced to abort its landing in Switzerland.
Russia has criticized the Trump administration's new sanctions on its oil firms, stating they are counterproductive to peace efforts in Ukraine and that the nation is immune to such restrictions. President Trump expressed frustration over a lack of progress in diplomatic talks with Vladimir Putin, hoping the sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil would be short-lived.
After a brutal heat wave, scientists race to predict how Bering Sea snow crabs will cope with climate change
French multinational is ordered to remove its website messages about aiming for carbon neutrality Business live – latest updates A French oil company engaged in “misleading commercial practices” about the scope of its environmental commitments, a court has ruled. TotalEnergies, which this month said it aimed to “ramp up production of gas”, was found on Thursday to have probably misled consumers with claims about its climate policies. The civil court in Paris ordered the company to remove messages from its website that said it wanted to reach carbon neutrality by 2050 and be a big player in the energy transition. Continue reading...
PARIS - Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
The latest forecasts for Tropical Storm Melissa show the potential for the future hurricane to make a devastating turn towards the Northeast.
Albanese government will need to make major concessions to pass promised federal nature laws as Liberals attack ‘nature positive 2.0’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government will need to cough up major concessions to either the Coalition or the Greens to have any hope of overhauling federal nature laws after the two parties ruled out supporting the current plan. The environment minister, Murray Watt, said he was open to working with either side, but wouldn’t speculate about possible changes, leaving the fate of the promised re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act unknown ahead of its introduction to parliament in the upcoming sitting fortnight. Continue reading...
The United States on Wednesday hit Russia's two biggest oil producers -- Rosneft and Lukoil -- with sanctions, the first against Russia since US President Donald returned to office.
[Vanguard] The Minister of Environment, Malam Balarabe Abbas Lawal, has charged members of the Institute of Environmental Practitioners of Nigeria (IEPN) to uphold the highest ethical standards and remain worthy ambassadors of the profession in the discharge of their duties.
A French court on Thursday ruled oil and gas giant TotalEnergies had engaged in "misleading commercial practices" by overstating its climate pledges, in what activists said was the first such ruling worldwide against a major oil company for climate misinformation.
Solar electricity is growing rapidly, but can it really dominate the global energy system? Here is what it will take for us to power the planet on sunshine
Humans have been selectively breeding animals for millennia. If we can help species survive by tweaking their DNA in a lab, I say bring it on Do you think we should genetically modify wildlife? What if we could make seabirds resistant to the flu that has been exterminating them en masse , just by tweaking their DNA a smidgen? Or make fish that can shrug off pollution, or coral that can survive warming waters? Engineer in the sorts of change that could occur naturally, given enough time, if only the wildlife would stop dying already. Thanks to newly emerging methods, such as Crispr , these feats are within reach. Recently, conservationists met at the International Union for Conservation of Nature’s ( IUCN) 2025 World Conservation Congress where they debated GM wildlife and voted on a...
"The storm has been crawling and moving erratically," said the U.S. National Hurricane Center.
Last year, authorities experimented with artificial rainfall to disperse the haze in the eastern city of Lahore, but the effort had little impact.
At a Johannesburg hearing, activists said South Africa’s coal and iron mining industries are using violence and intimidation to silence communities resisting land grabs.
Latin America is gradually positioning itself as a key player in global energy production, with Investments in oil and gas driven by growing worldwide demand.
Researchers who visited Svalbard expected deep snow, but instead they found meltwater pools and thawed ground. The post Scientists get a shocking glimpse of Arctic climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
President Donald Trump’s sanctions against Russia’s two biggest oil companies come as the European Union passes its 19th package targeting the energy sector.
Former European officers say spending on low-carbon power would make nations more resilient to threats from potential aggressors Investment in renewable energy should be counted under defence expenditure, says a group of retired senior military personnel, because the climate crisis represents a threat to national security. They have called for increased spending on low-carbon power as a way of making the UK and other European countries more resilient to threats from Russia and other potential aggressors. Continue reading...
France's national weather service put several coastal départements on alert on Thursday as Storm Benjamin brought heavy rain, winds of up to 160km/h and caused a fair amount of travel disruption.
Rising seas are irreversible on human time scales and among the most severe consequences of climate change.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has topped the East African Community (EAC) in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority's (EPRA) Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report.
The United States is imposing significant sanctions on Russia's top oil firms, Rosneft and Lukoil, due to President Putin's perceived lack of honest engagement in peace talks with President Trump. This action follows the collapse of ceasefire discussions and the cancellation of a planned Trump-Putin summit, signaling US frustration over the stalled peace negotiations.
Assets in US belonging to Rosneft and Lukoil frozen, and American firms barred from doing business with them Business live – latest updates The oil price has jumped after Donald Trump announced new sanctions on Russia’s biggest producers, as the US president ramps up pressure on Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine . Brent crude increased by 4.9% to $65.65 a barrel – a two-week high – on the news of the fresh restrictions on Moscow’s two biggest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. Continue reading...
Oil prices rose almost 3% after the US and EU unveiled sweeping new measures.
The Nordic nation, one of the last places on Earth thought to be free of mosquitoes, confirmed the presence of at least three of the bloodsucking insects.
The town administrator's termination is bringing fresh scrutiny to tax breaks for the Freeport liquefied natural gas facility.
A new study says the region has shifted into a new climate state — and the transition began decades ago.
Its computing power can make buildings more efficient, charge devices at optimal times, make oil and gas production less polluting, and schedule traffic lights, for example.
The European Union has agreed on a new raft of sanctions against Russia targeting its shadow fleet of oil tankers and banning its imports of liquefied natural gas, the Danish EU presidency announced Thursday.
GENEVA - UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday it was now clear that efforts to cap global warming at 1.5 Celsius above pre-industrial levels would fail in the short term.
Even amidst the regressive resistance of the current U.S. administration, the world is shifting toward a green energy future. As governments pledge to phase out fossil fuels, companies tout electric vehicles, and financiers pour billions into solar, wind and batteries, it seems the necessary transition from fossil fuels to clean energy is finally picking up […]
The European Union on Thursday formally adopted sweeping sanctions targeting Russia's energy sector, a day after the United States announced punitive measures against the Kremlin's oil industry.
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies to pressure Moscow into an immediate ceasefire in Ukraine. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the move aims to cripple the Kremlin's war funding. President Trump expressed hope for a swift resolution and that the sanctions would be short-lived.
Oil and gas companies have increasingly come under legal attack over their role in contributing to global warming, yet unlike other industries that face tougher regulations they have not abandoned their climate marketing claims.
Justice Surya Kant, India's next CJI, stressed the urgent need for joint efforts to protect the Palk Strait's delicate ecology, highlighting how judicial rulings can influence executive action on environmental issues. He emphasized that cooperation is vital for survival, as shared environmental challenges like overfishing and climate change impact both nations.
Plans for a new nuclear power station in Scotland will be developed by the UK Government, Ed Miliband has confirmed.
Trump administration hardens stance against the Kremlin day after cancelling a planned summit with Russian leader The US has sanctioned Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia’s two largest oil companies, as the Trump administration increased pressure on the Kremlin to negotiate an end to its war against Ukraine. The sanctions were the first against Russia since Donald Trump returned to the White House in January, and were targeted to cut key revenues from oil sales that finance the Russian war machine. Continue reading...
WASHINGTON - A US climate-disaster database killed by President Donald Trump’s administration has been brought back to life by its former lead scientist — revealing that extreme weather inflicted a record $101 billion in damages in just the first half of 2025.
National pledges so far would cut global emissions by only 10% by 2035.
Exclusive: Promise to remove almost all fossil fuels from UK’s electricity supply by 2030 may be abandoned over cost Ministers are considering dropping one of their central green pledges in an effort to keep energy bills down, sources have told the Guardian. Government insiders say Keir Starmer is prepared to miss his own target of removing almost all fossil fuels from the UK’s electricity supply by 2030 if doing so proves much more expensive than building gas power instead. Continue reading...
Researchers have unveiled ice XXI, a new form of ice that's solid at room temperatures when subjected to immense pressure.
To meet a growing demand for energy without producing greenhouse gases, more companies are investing in large-scale solar farms. SB Energy has the biggest.
Rotting landfill produces methane, a greenhouse gas at least 28 times more potent than carbon dioxide. If you mine the gas and turn it into electricity, you can reduce emissions and power homes.
Using what environmental groups dubbed the “inbox from hell,” EPA in March opened the door for industries to apply for the exemptions from pollution limits via email.
Methane is extracted from rotting rubbish and used to create renewable energy.
Scientists are seriously considering mimicking volcanic eruptions to mitigate global warming, but that comes with more than a few issues.
Congress chartered the Ozone Transport Commission as part of the 1990 Clean Air Act Amendments to help manage the Northeast’s stubborn smog problem.
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. More than 2,000 employees could be cut from the Department of Interior during the ongoing federal government shutdown if the Trump administration gets its way. In a court filing on Monday, the administration listed plans that would […]
But you can buy a separate flood insurance policy – a step experts are urging people to take as floods get more extreme and common, even outside of high-risk flood zones. The post Your homeowner’s insurance policy almost certainly doesn’t cover floods appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Pink granite boulders scattered across the dark volcanic peaks of the Hudson Mountains in West Antarctica, have revealed the presence of a vast buried granite body – almost 100 km … The post Hidden giant granite discovered beneath West Antarctic Ice Sheet appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Three yellow weather warnings issued as wet and blustery conditions expected on Thursday Storm Benjamin could batter the UK with heavy downpours and winds of more than 70mph this week, forecasters have said. The Met Office has issued three yellow weather warnings over possible disruption, flooding, power cuts and damage to buildings in a number of areas on Thursday from the storm, which has been named by Météo-France. Continue reading...
Several agency programs are trying to track and reduce methane emissions around the world. They aren’t meeting the targets fast enough.
US President Donald Trump announced that Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured him India will significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump mentioned this during a White House Diwali event. He also indicated that both leaders are working on trade deals. A potential meeting between Trump and Modi is being considered for the upcoming ASEAN summit.
Private briefings confirm how Labor intends to deal with some contentious elements of rewritten Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor has confirmed the climate impact of fossil fuel projects still won’t be considered before they are approved under a revamp of federal nature laws, with the Greens labelling the government’s plan “worse than the status quo”. The Greens, opposition and select environment and business groups have been briefed on parts of the long-awaited rewrite of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act ahead of its introduction to parliament in the upcoming sitting fortnight. Continue reading...
With weather warnings issued as Storm Benjamin develops close to the UK, Simon King takes a look at the forecast.
President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi indicated India would significantly reduce its oil purchases from Russia. Trump shared this information following a conversation with Modi, emphasizing Modi's desire for the Russia-Ukraine war to conclude.
The Trump administration is asking the public to nominate tracts of land in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska for oil and gas leasing.
The world’s biggest fracker follows oil field competitors Baker Hughes, SLB and Liberty Energy into the burgeoning industry.
A Greek veto prevents the EU from reendorsing a global carbon price on shipping in its position for next month’s climate summit.
The surprise decision follows a string of unexpected changes to the EU’s main tool to end deforestation.
[World Bank] Washington -- The Congo Basin, home to the world's second-largest tropical rainforest, holds immense value for not only the six countries it spans, but for the planet. A new World Bank report reveals the region's forests are not only essential for climate stability and biodiversity, but also a foundation for economic resilience. The value of forest ecosystem services nearly doubled in just two decades, rising from $590 billion in 2000 to $1.15 trillion in 2020. During the same period, the total forest asset value
Climate Obstruction: A Global Assessment is a new book from Brown University’s global Climate Social Science Network, for which a team of more than 100 scholars explored who’s blocking action on climate change and how they’re doing it. John Cook - founder of Skeptical Science and senior research fellow with the Melbourne Centre for Behaviour Change at the University of Melbourne - co-authored chapter 7 in the book titled " Understanding the Political and Psychological Roots of Climate Misinformation and Its Impact on Public Opinion ". The book is available open access for download from the Climate Social Science Network . The book In addition to an introduction by the editors J. Timmons Roberts, Carlos R. S. Milani, Jennifer Jacquet, and Christian...
The State of Climate Action in 2025: 10 Key Findings shannon.paton@… Wed, 10/22/2025 - 00:01 This article focuses on the 2025 findings of the State of Climate Action report series. View past articles here: 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 Research contributions from Joel Jaeger , Yuke Kirana , Kelly Levin, Raychel Santo , Katie Lebling , Danielle Riedl , Anderson Lee , Neelam Singh , Michelle Sims , Neil Chin, Aman Majid, Sarah Cassius , Will Lamb, Ankita Gangotra, Neil Grant, Yiqian Zhang-Billert and Michael Petroni. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris Agreement, a watershed moment on climate action when more than 190 countries agreed...
Temperatures forecast by Bureau of Meteorology to reach 39C in the CBD as rain and damaging wind gusts up to 130km/h expected along Victoria’s south-west coast Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The weather bureau has forecast a “blistering day” for Sydney on Wednesday, with record-breaking heat shifting towards the east coast, while damaging winds whip through southern states. On Tuesday, both New South Wales and Queensland recorded their hottest-ever October temperatures , the highest since records began in 1910, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
Despite its small stature, the city of Keene, has become an example of the safety and climate benefits of swapping traffic lights for roundabouts.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 October 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02469-wHeatwaves worsen educational inequality in Brazil
Government consults on allowing regulator to use lower civil standard of proof and introducing automatic penalties Water companies in England could face more, and automatic, fines for sewage dumping under new Environment Agency powers. The government is consulting on allowing the regulator to use a lower, civil, standard of proof instead of the higher criminal standard, for minor to moderate environmental offences. Continue reading...
Feeling anxious about the impacts of climate change is normal, scientists say. But how common is anxiety so bad that it makes it hard to function? A new study puts a big number on it.
An exclusive New Scientist survey of leading scientists reveals widespread concern that schemes to tweak Earth’s atmosphere could launch within decades in a risky bid to cool the planet
Steven Anaver was 'inches away from death' as the remnants of Typhoon Halong brought a record storm surge to his Kwigillingok homre in western Alaska.
STATEMENT: European Commission Protects EUDR’s Core Principles nate.shelter@wri.org Tue, 10/21/2025 - 12:52 Brussels (October 21, 2025) — The European Commission today put forward a formal proposal to simplify the EU Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) for micro and small enterprises, as well as downstream operators. These companies will have reduced obligations under the EUDR, and the formal entry into application for micro and small enterprises will be delayed until December 2026. For all other companies, the overall entry into force date remains December 30, 2025, but a 6-month grace period for checks and enforcement will be granted in light of IT issues. The EUDR aims to prevent commodities linked to deforestation — such as coffee, cocoa, soy, beef, leather...
An astrophotographer snapped a stunning shot of Comet Lemmon's flowing tail getting shredded by a strong gust of solar wind, just three days before it reaches its closest point to Earth.
The US Air Force's 'hurricane hunters' are scrambling to the Caribbean Sea to collect data on the system set to become a cyclone today to predict its path.
[This Day] A new report by the Society of Energy Editors (SEE) has listed persistent operational risks, and the dispute between Dangote Refinery and the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) as some of the short-term crises that will hinder long-term opportunities in Nigeria's oil and gas sector in the fourth quarter (Q4) of 2025.
New rule would prohibit states from banning dangerous chemicals, and could invalidate hundreds of protections A new rule proposed by the Trump administration would dramatically weaken safety reviews for some of the nation’s most toxic chemicals that are already on the market, public health advocates and an EPA employee warn. Many of the chemicals that would receive less scrutiny are among the nation’s most dangerous substances, including PFAS, formaldehyde, asbestos and dioxins. Each poses serious health risks in consumer goods, or for workers handling the substances, advocates say. Continue reading...
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