The administration and Congress divert funds away from conservation. The post Trump looks to suffocate public lands appeared first on High Country News.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03758A, Paper Xiaolang Liu, Runming Tao, Gaoxu Huang, Yuxi Yang, Haiping Wang, Huiyu Yuan, Deyu Wang, Zhihong Liu, Jiyan Liu, Jiyuan Liang Rechargeable aqueous zinc-sulfur batteries (ZSBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high theoretical capacity and cost-effectiveness. Generally, the reversible specific capacity of ZSBs can be enhanced... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Environment Agency are currently considering enforcement action against the operator, Viridor.
Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some ideas and tips on how to make it successful. The post How to organize a peaceful and effective climate protest appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.
An industry based on insects’ natural recycling abilities could help limit the environmental damage from our food system.
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
[New Times] By 2024, Rwanda had generated more than 1.6 million carbon credits--enough to offset millions of tons of carbon dioxide globally. This milestone, coupled with an ambitious portfolio of climate projects, has positioned Rwanda as a frontrunner in East Africa's carbon diplomacy.
Global air pollution is worsening, with the United States and Canada experiencing the sharpest increases due to record-breaking, climate-supercharged wildfires that are undoing decades of progress, a study said Thursday.
South America's only English-speaking country Guyana goes to the polls on Monday in elections that will decide who will manage the nation's bountiful new oil riches.
Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.
[The Conversation Africa] African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations - health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts of their situation are largely excluded from negotiations.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sought to raise pressure on India to halt purchases of Russian energy after the US imposed crippling new tariffs on New Delhi, casting the conflict in Ukraine as “Modi’s war”. “I mean Modi’s war because the road to peace runs, in part, through New Delhi,” Navarro said on Wednesday, referencing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods took effect earlier on Wednesday, a bid to punish the country for...
As climate change increases heat and dryness in Southern California and the Central Valley, dust storms pose an increasing problem and health risk.
Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was on Wednesday night blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions pay more this winter.
Patagonia, Chile. Left: September 18, 1986. Right: August 5, 2002. The 1986 image shows the region prior to a major retreat of the glaciers. The 2002 image shows a retreat of nearly 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) of the glacier on the left side. The smaller glacier on the right has receded more than 2 kilometers (1.2 miles). In front of the smaller glacier, two ribbon lakes have formed behind the debris left by the glacier’s advance. Scientists and government managers are using satellite imagery like this to monitor the retreat of the glaciers and the impact on water bodies caused by the changes in the glaciers’ size and direction.
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Meteorologists are panicking after discovering the cause behind many Americans not taking hurricane season seriously, as the strongest storms may be only weeks away.
They're among the top underwater predators, but even sharks are not immune to the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, report scientists in Düsseldorf, Germany.
Since 2005, the U.S. has experienced its deadliest hurricane in 77 years, deadliest tornado in 64 years, deadliest wildfire in 100 years, and deadliest flash flood in 49 years. The post ‘Deadliest in generations’: The Texas floods are the latest in a disturbing pattern appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
This is a re-post from And Then There's Physics It seems that a slowdown in the melting of Arctic sea ice is now being used to suggest that climate science is melting . This is very silly and is remininsence of the claims of a pause in global warming that dominated much of the discourse in the 2010s. Arctic sea ice is a small part of the climate system and it’s well known that variability can easily mask long-term trends on decadal timescales. Arctic sea ice extent was particularly low in 2012, so maybe it’s not that surprising that there’s been an apparent pause since then. A strong El Nino in 1998 that led to a record warm year was one of the main reasons for the subsequent suppposed pause in global...
John Shin, a well-known violinist from Utah, was taken into custody last week by ICE agents despite living legally in the US for many years.
UN nuclear inspectors have returned to Iran for the first time since it suspended cooperation with them in the wake of Israel’s attacks on its nuclear sites, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told lawmakers Tehran had still not reached an agreement on how it would resume full work with the UN’s IAEA watchdog, the parliament news agency ICANA reported. But he said the inspectors would supervise the changing of fuel at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power...
Intense rains have left at least 34 people dead after lashing parts of Pakistan and India and triggering flash floods and landslides in Indian-controlled Kashmir, officials said Wednesday.
[Vanguard] Abuja -- A member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has said Nigeria's sustained efforts to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy are gaining international recognition.
Public speaks out against EPA plan to rescind Endangerment Finding.
EPA said the James M. Gavin Power Plant, one of the biggest coal plants in the country, wasn't meeting groundwater protection and monitoring requirements.
NISAR, a giant orbiting antenna 39 feet in diameter, will monitor changes to glaciers, forests, and the Earth’s crust, providing data to help improve infrastructure and disaster responses.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar Stone Town Conservation Society (JUHIMKO) has appealed to the government and partners to step up cooperation in tackling the effects of climate change, which increasingly threaten Zanzibar's environment--particularly the UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
Nick Thomas-Symonds also accused Nigel Farage of ‘dividing communities and stoking anger’ Responding to Ofgem announcing that the energy price cap will rise by 2% ( see 8.47am BST ), Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said: The last thing struggling families and pensioners need is higher energy bills this winter. The government should cancel this rise and take up our plan to halve energy bills instead. Ministers should be cutting bills by making sure energy firms pass on the benefits of cheap renewables, not putting up bills yet again. Continue reading...
HANOI — Typhoon Kajiki left at least seven people dead in Vietnam after bringing heavy rains that damaged thousands of homes and left much of the capital under water on Wednesday.
California's truth in labeling law reserves the recycling sign only for products and packaging that can truly be recycled. Yet CalRecycle greenlit the label for milk and juice cartons which are tough to recycle.
Intense rains have lashed parts of Pakistan and India and triggered flash floods in Indian-controlled Kashmir’s Jammu region, leaving at least 32 people dead and many missing following a landslide on a Hindu pilgrimage route, news agency Press Trust of India reported on Wednesday. The time frame of the flooding deaths was not immediately clear. Authorities in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province on Wednesday called for army assistance in rescue and relief efforts after torrential rains caused...
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, survivors who lived through the storm as children are still reckoning with a city transformed — and the stories of loss and trauma they never got to tell.
[Liberian Observer] Liberia's draft Carbon Policy, designed to position the country in the global carbon market, has received mixed reviews from climate experts. While praised for its inclusive consultations, critics warn that it falls short on key climate mitigation commitments and risks undermining Liberia's achieving its climate goals.
The government's colossal failure to respond after Hurricane Katrina led to major reforms at the nation's top disaster agency. Now, the Trump administration has reversed some of those changes.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has scaled back its ambitions to cut down on the greenhouse emissions that come from burning fossil fuels and which cause global warming.
Sharks could struggle to feed themselves efficiently in future, affecting marine ecosystem stability, researchers say Sharks without teeth might sound like the stuff of dreams to swimmers and surfers. Now a new study has found that ocean acidification could leave the apex predators without their critical survival weapon. Shark jaws carry several rows of teeth and new ones quickly push forward to replace losses. However, rapidly acidifying oceans are damaging shark teeth and could speed losses past replacement rates. Sharks with bad teeth could struggle to feed themselves efficiently, “potentially affecting shark populations and marine ecosystem stability”, the study said. Continue reading...
Sharks could suffer from climate change in ways that people hadn't previously considered.
Scientists in the US and China say they have developed a one-step method to safely turn toxic mixed plastic waste into petrol, with more than 95 per cent efficiency at room temperature. Compared to conventional ways of turning plastic into fuel, their process requires less energy, less equipment and fewer steps, making it scalable for industrial applications. At the end of this conversion process are the main components of petrol or gasoline, chemical raw materials, and hydrochloric acid. That...
Visibility dropped to 15m, drivers were urged to 'pull aside, stay alive'.
Stay safe and prepared outdoors with five essential backpacking gadgets, from survival kits and solar power banks to water filters and flashlights.
Saskatchewan's $349 million deficit could grow to roughly $800 million depending on the industrial carbon tax.
Heavy monsoon rains triggered a landslide on the Mata Vaishno Devi shrine route in Jammu and Kashmir, injuring at least six. The yatra has been suspended, and trains to Katra cancelled. Widespread disruption continues across the region with landslides blocking the Jammu-Srinagar highway and cloudbursts causing flash floods in Doda.
This story by Kate Yoder was originally published by Grist and is part of Covering Climate Now , a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. It was 4 a.m. on July 4 at Camp La Junta in Kerr County when Kolton Taylor woke up to the sound of screaming. The 12-year-old boy stepped out of bed and straight into knee-deep floodwaters from the nearby Guadalupe River. Before long, the water had already risen to his waist. In the darkness, he managed to feel for his tennis shoes floating nearby, put them on, and escape to the safety of the hillside. All 400 people at the all-boys camp survived, even as they watched one of their cabins float away in the rushing river. But 5 miles downriver at Camp Mystic, 28 campers...
Overproduction in China has led to slashed prices, and buyers on the continent are taking advantage to sharply increase investments in clean energy.
Indian refiners plan to slightly decrease Russian crude oil imports in the coming weeks. While maintaining energy ties with Moscow, projected purchases will fall from 1.8 million barrels per day to between 1.4 and 1.6 million. The US has criticized India's increased reliance on Russian oil.
[Leadership] Polaris Bank has partnered with the Nigeria Conservation Foundation (NCF) to launch a tree-planting initiative in Rivers State.
Haboob swept through capital, rattling homes, terrifying drivers and leaving tens of thousands without power A powerful storm kicked up a towering wall of dust that rolled through the city of Phoenix , Arizona, on Monday, darkening the sky, blinding drivers, knocking out power and damaging one of the nation’s busiest airports. The dust storm, known as a haboob, is pushed by the wind and produced by a weather front or thunderstorm. It typically occurs in flat, arid areas. The storm came from the south-east, and was followed by heavy rain, wind and lightning. Continue reading...
As survivors and experts reflect on the storm 20 years on, fear is growing that the US is just as unprepared to take on extreme weather amid cuts to Fema Darren McKinney grew up in New Orleans’s Lower Ninth Ward. When Hurricane Katrina struck 20 years ago this week, he watched his neighborhood wash away. From his second-floor apartment, he saw flood waters rise up to his window. “I had no food at all, no water, no electricity,” he recounted one rainy day this month, while taking a break from his job leading home restoration in the neighborhood as field operations director of the non-profit lowernine.org. Continue reading...
Across the globe, oil, gas and coal companies use an ever-widening set of tactics to crush competition and opposition. With the world’s most powerful man helping them at every turn, it’s critical we reveal their full impact Today the Guardian launches its annual environment support campaign. To back our vital climate journalism, please click here Why does capital love fossil fuels? It’s not hard to explain. They exist in a small number of discrete locations, where the right to exploit them can be owned and monopolised. Most can be extracted commercially only at scale, excluding small competitors. They can be stored and traded all over the world, allowing prices to be optimised across time and space. Renewable energy, by contrast, can be generated almost anywhere, by almost anyone with a...
[Liberian Observer] The Liberian government has sparked a debate with the release of its draft Carbon Development Policy, which declares that all carbon credits generated within the country's borders will be owned by the government.
Despite having the world’s biggest network for charging electric vehicles (EVs), coupled with the largest new-energy storage capacity, China is not resting on its laurels. Fresh pledges from Beijing call for further accelerating the development of China’s new-energy system amid an increasingly aggressive push to meet carbon-neutrality targets and expedite the nation’s green-energy transition. “China has built the largest EV-charging network in the world, with two charging stations for every five...
The Trump administration ordered a halt to work on Revolution Wind, imperiling the U.S. outlook for a crucial source of clean energy, according to economists, utilities and unions.
FTSE 250 company, which employs 35,000 people, further extends deadline for Sidara to make firm takeover offer Business live – latest updates Wood Group has come a step closer to becoming the latest company to leave the London Stock Exchange, after the board of the British oil services company said it was minded to accept a reduced takeover offer from a Dubai-based suitor. Sidara, the Middle Eastern engineering company Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partner Holdings, initially proposed a 35p a share offer in April. Continue reading...
The Trump administration is turning environmentalists’ legal playbook against them. The post How Interior is using environmental laws to suppress renewable energy appeared first on High Country News.
[350Africa.org] Africa - 25th August 2025 - Activists, CSOs and frontline communities across the continent came together under the umbrella body, KickTotalOutOfAfrica, and engaged in a coordinated protest dubbed Africa Week of Action from August 18-24, demanding French oil giant TotalEnergies stop its operations, pay reparations to affected communities, and make way for a just and community-centered energy transition.
In today’s newsletter: Extreme heat, droughts and floods are proving disastrous for farmers on the frontline of climate change, and consumers in the supermarket, too Good morning. My mum is a livestock farmer in Kent. This year her hay crop was down by 50% because the spring rains never came. She’s not alone – up and down the UK, farmers have watched their fields turn brown and their hay crops collapse. Hay keeps animals alive over winter (when there is no fresh grass outside) and some farmers are already selling off cows because they can’t guarantee they will be able to feed them. From extreme drought to biblical floods, more than 80% of UK farmers are worried wild swings in weather are affecting their ability to earn a living. Israel-Gaza war | Israel bombed the main hospital in...
Views of forward-thinking artist and writer who lived off land in national park celebrated at museum in Glastonbury She was considered an eccentric by some, eking out a frugal existence on a wild English moor, surviving off the land and exchanging her sketches of the countryside for meals. But the first museum exhibition on the life and work of the largely forgotten nature writer and artist Hope Bourne highlights that her views on the environment, recycling, access to the countryside – even rewilding – were ahead of her time. Continue reading...
The season's sixth named storm, Tropical Storm Fernand, weakened slightly overnight in the Atlantic Ocean and is expected to dissipate before the end of the work week, forecasters said Tuesday.
[UN News] Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) - an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows.
North Sea oil and gas giants have posted bumper profits amid calls for cuts in the windfall tax which they claim could provoke an exodus from the area.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 9, September 2025.
African countries imported a record number of solar panels in the past year, which could be the beginning of a green energy boom on the continent
Larissa Waters welcomes urgency of getting EPBC legislation into parliament this year, but says Greens want to see a climate trigger. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In the last parliament, the government had just reached a deal with the Greens and members of the crossbench, to get its environmental laws over the line. Now that they’ve had to go back to the drawing board, the Coalition and the Greens will be approached for negotiation (as Murray Watt outlined a bit earlier). We need laws that actually act on the climate crisis, protect nature. And of course, we will always stand for making sure everyone’s got a home, a roof over their heads in this wealthy country. So the offer’s there. We’re looking forward to those discussions...
Typhoon Kajiki made landfall along the northern part of Vietnam’s central coast on Monday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain that prompted a warning of possible flash floods and landslides across multiple provinces.
The Alberta government has announced a plan to gather public feedback on the possible development of nuclear power in the province.
Millions of people may experience accelerated ageing as climate change drives more frequent and intense hot weather
After nearly two months unable to leave Antarctica with his plane, U.S. pilot and influencer Ethan Guo, 19, is set to return to Punta Arenas in early September.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 16, 28 August 2025.
Exposure to heat waves over just two years could add up to 12 extra days of age-related health damage.
Labor will seek to legislate national standards and federal EPA in one package rather than multiple stages, as it tried and failed to do last term Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here A major overhaul of the federal environmental protection regime will be put to parliament this year, the minister, Murray Watt, has promised, as he warns further delays risk causing more “environmental destruction” and stalled investment. After last week’s economic reform roundtable agreed to fast-track the original 18-month timeframe, Watt will on Tuesday confirm that legislation to re-write the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) will be introduced before parliament rises for the year in late November. Sign up to get...
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief by Lauri Myllyvirta Clean-energy growth helped China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fall by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, extending a declining trend that started in March 2024. The CO2 output of the nation’s power sector – its dominant source of emissions – fell by 3% in the first half of the year, as growth in solar power alone matched the rise in electricity demand. The new analysis for Carbon Brief shows that record solar capacity additions are putting China’s CO2 emissions on track to fall across 2025 as a whole. Other key findings include: The growth in clean power generation, some 270 terawatt hours (TWh) excluding hydro, significantly...
Fifteen young people argue that state laws benefit fossil fuels and violate their constitutional right to a stable climate system.
When Russian President Vladimir Putin met US President Donald Trump on August 15, in Anchorage, Alaska, the geographic significance of the event was not lost on Russian observers. Putin became the first Russian leader to visit the former colony at a time when the Arctic is a high priority in Russia’s foreign policy strategy. However, the summit itself was an anticlimax. Peace in Ukraine remained postponed; there was a meagre readout and the delegation lunch was cancelled. As Putin remarked...
[Afrobarometer] Nine out of 10 citizens who have heard of climate change say it is making their lives worse.
More than 500,000 people have been ordered to leave their homes in coastal Vietnam as Typhoon Kajiki made landfall there, bringing winds of up to 130 km/h. Officials say six provinces are at risk of flash floods and landslides.
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and key upstream gas suppliers have signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), marking a significant step toward boosting Nigeria's domestic energy capacity and export potential.
India's accelerated adoption of E20 fuel, targeting reduced emissions and import reliance, faces concerns over fuel efficiency. Experts anticipate a 2-5% mileage reduction due to ethanol's lower energy density, particularly in older, non-compliant vehicles, which may experience long-term component wear. While the Oil Ministry downplays drastic efficiency drops, a PIL challenges the rollout, citing compatibility issues with pre-2023 vehicles.
But the agency will allow California to require trucks registered in the state to be subject to an inspection and maintenance program aimed at curbing smog.
Typhoon Kajiki is set to make landfall along Vietnam’s northern coast on Monday, after gathering strength over the weekend as the system tracked west across warm ocean waters.
Trump’s business experience could revive nuclear investment deals.
This is the first time that this blood-red, hook-tentacled Antarctic gonate squid has ever been seen alive in its natural habitat.
China and Mongolia are joining forces to build an ecological security barrier to combat desertification and sandstorms, which may involve an expansion of the Chinese “Great Green Wall” across their shared border. The project is the latest in joint efforts to help slow the spread of desertification in the Mongolian Plateau. With nearly 80 per cent of Mongolian land degraded, the country’s battle with desertification has consequences that extend beyond its borders, posing challenges for the wider...
A member of the Egyptian Meteorological Authority’s (EMA) media center, Manar Ghanem said that it is likely that higher temperatures are to be expected and that there will be more heat waves to come, as summer is still set to officially end in a month. Ghanem added that there will be a rise in temperatures … The post Summer is not over, hot weather still expected across Egypt: EMA appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[The Conversation Africa] In today's world, huge amounts of data are being created all the time, yet more than half of it is never used. It stays in silos, or isn't managed, or can't be accessed because systems change, or isn't needed because business priorities change. This "dark data" accumulates in servers and storage devices, consuming electricity and inflating the digital carbon footprint.
The party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.
Chinese scientists expect to soon make a breakthrough in airborne wind turbine technology, with the world’s first megawatt-level system set to take flight, according to the project team. The floating wind power generation system resembles an airship and is being held up as a possible power solution for remote locations and disaster zones where conventional power supplies cannot be used or are inadequate. The researchers said their system’s output – more than 30 times more powerful than the best...
Bill proposes climate risk assessments every five years and national adaptation plan.
Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.
The heatwave showed an average temperature 4.6C higher than previous events.
India's ambassador to Moscow asserts that India will continue to procure oil from the most advantageous sources, despite the US imposing tariffs in response to New Delhi's Russian crude imports. Vinay Kumar criticized the tariffs as unfair, emphasizing India's priority of energy security for its population.
"Am I f--king crazy, or is this them trying to humiliate a random immigrant and using an ICE agent’s fat delicious a-- just to make sure it gains traction," one X user asked.
KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike hit Kursk nuclear plant on Ukraine’s Independence Day; no injuries or radiation leak reported as global leaders reaffirm support.
Ideological tensions to be on full display amid growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to emissions reduction policy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition’s internal struggle over climate change will be on full display on Monday as the House of Representatives prepares to debate Barnaby Joyce’s private bill to dump Australia’s net zero target. Over the weekend, the Queensland Liberal National party convention voted to abandon Australia’s net zero targets , adding to the growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to the emissions reduction policy, including South Australia and Western Australia. The state divisions’ motions do not bind the federal party room but will ignite ideological tensions within the Coalition as it...
When Sama Bilbao y León, director general of the World Nuclear Association – a global industry body based in London – toured China’s nuclear facilities this summer, she was left speechless. “I couldn’t close my mouth in amazement,” she admitted, stunned by China’s advanced capabilities and “incredible” industrial scale. This awe-inspiring progress exists despite stringent US sanctions – including the 2019 blacklisting of China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) and the recent suspension of...
The president’s fossil-fuel obsession can’t stop global progress, writes the former Environmental Protection Agency head Over the past decade, the United States has turned technologies into tools that strengthened our economy, delivered good-paying union jobs, cleaned up our air and water, conserved our precious natural resources, and saved families money all across our country. Yet now the country is choosing to cede that leadership, letting China dominate and control the clean-energy market across the world. It’s no surprise that people are scratching their heads, wondering what happened. Our president is obsessed with fossil fuels. He wants to resuscitate what everyone knows is a dying coal sector while turning a blind eye to the health, environmental, and economic downsides of the climate...
Country’s weather agency says 10-day period from 8-17 August was hottest since at least 1950, as fires still rage A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was “the most intense on record”, the country’s state meteorological agency (AEMET) has said. Provisional readings for the 3-18 August heatwave exceeded the last record, set in July 2022, and showed an average temperature 4.6C higher than for previous such phenomena, the agency said on X. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some of the littlest organisms in the ocean wield incredible influence, both on their ecosystems and on the planet. Like plants do on land, phytoplankton absorb sunlight and carbon dioxide and expel oxygen. They process so much of those two gases, […]
The rapid adoption of solar energy was initially encouraged by the government in power-starved Pakistan, but officials now fear it is spreading too quickly.
Some countries, including the U.S., want to mine the seafloor for rare earth elements used in smartphones and electric cars. But other nations are concerned about the environmental impact.
Nearly 1,400 people died after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi. Most of the deaths were in New Orleans, which has had an uneven recovery in the past 20 years.
Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes.
A plan to build hundreds of luxury villas on an island in Indonesia’s Komodo National Park has sparked fierce backlash from environmentalists and residents over concerns that it could devastate the fragile ecosystem of the Unesco-listed sanctuary – the only place on Earth where Komodo dragons roam wild. The project, backed by a government-linked developer, risks undermining years of efforts to support sustainable tourism in one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic ecological zones, according to...
Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. All typhoon signals will be cancelled at 12.10pm on Sunday as Tropical Cyclone Kajiki moves further away from Hong Kong, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Hong Kong Observatory said the No 1 typhoon signal would be replaced by the strong monsoon signal at noon, as Kajiki moved...
Nikki Haley suggests India should address Donald Trump's tariff concerns. She highlights the need for dialogue regarding Russian oil imports. Haley views India as essential for the US, especially in countering China. She emphasizes India's growing economic importance and young workforce. Haley advocates for strengthening the US-India partnership. She believes resolving trade issues is crucial for shared goals.
Rhode Island and Connecticut officials say project, slated to power 350,000 homes, is essential to their climate goals The Democratic governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut promised on Saturday to fight a Trump administration order halting work on a nearly complete wind farm off their coasts that was expected to be operational next year. The Revolution Wind project was about 80% complete, with 45 of its 65 turbines already installed, according to the Danish wind farm developer Ørsted, when the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management sent the firm a letter on Friday ordering it to “halt all ongoing activities”. Continue reading...
Amidst trade tensions with the US, India asserts its right to prioritize national interests in trade deals and oil procurement from Russia. Ministers Jaishankar and Goyal emphasized that trade decisions are guided by national priorities, not geopolitical pressures. Despite tariff challenges, Indian businesses remain confident, and the government is exploring strategies to enhance international trade relationships.
The department says conditions look promising to continue to make progress on the Long Lake fire before winds are expected to pick up again from a large storm well offshore.
Recent floods in Beijing have revealed how rural districts are unprepared for an increasingly wetter future. As China faces rising climate threats, a climate campaigner urges the government to beef up its rural emergency response. - REUTERS
The close call in Tracy Arm 50 miles south of Juneau on 10 August is the latest sign that as glaciers melt, risks may rise The landslide that triggered a powerful tsunami in Alaska’s Inside Passage early on 10 August was a close call, say scientists, tour operators and agency officials, with the risk of such events apparently increasing as glaciers retreat because of climate change. “It’s a historic event,” said scientist Dennis Staley from the US Geological Survey of the slide, which occurred in the Tracy Arm fjord 50 miles (80km) south of Juneau. Continue reading...
Devastating floods in Vasai's Naigaon, triggered by heavy rains and mangrove destruction, severely impacted Jeet Bhatti's animal shelter, claiming the lives of two dogs and three cats. Bhatti, with his uncle's help, rescued many animals, aided by the forest department and NGOs like Yoda and Furacause.
Pausing changes to Construction Code, establishment of ‘strike team’ within environment department and use of AI in planning among reforms Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Albanese government has promised to cut red tape and fast-track environmental approvals for new homes in an effort to address Australia’s housing crisis. On Saturday, the government announced plans to pause further residential changes to the National Construction Code and to streamline the assessment of more than 26,000 homes under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act. Continue reading...
This deadly bacteria, which hits low-income people the hardest, was once an “only in New York” problem. Extreme heat is now increasing its prevalence.
Offshore wind operators will be required to pay to re-train oil and gas workers under new proposals tabled by the UK Government
Some emergency room doctors and nurses who are versed in climate change want more recognition of the ways overheating can precipitate ER visits for heart, respiratory and kidney disease.
Nationals leader rails against regional Australia becoming littered with transmission lines, solar panels and wind turbines at LNP conference Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Nationals are vowing to introduce nuclear power to Australia’s energy mix, promising to take the policy to the next election after it contributed to a split in the Coalition. Nationals leader David Littleproud explained to party faithful on Saturday what led to his party’s week-long decoupling from the Liberals following the May federal election rout. Continue reading...
Americans of color are dying and getting sick at increasing rates from air pollution linked to gas and oil, according to a new study.
The Greater Bay Area development zone is one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world. With a population of over 86 million and a gross domestic product of around US$2 trillion, it connects global manufacturing hubs, financial centres, technology clusters and tourism destinations. As Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong province become more integrated, they are also becoming more exposed to shared risks from extreme weather events. A disruption in one jurisdiction can quickly cascade...
Lawsuit brought by two non-profit law firms have had previous wins in Montana and Wisconsin Fifteen young climate advocates, aged eight to 17, on Friday sued the state of Wisconsin over its pro-fossil fuel policies. The case provides the opportunity for state officials to “make the correct step to decarbonize Wisconsin” because of the “climate harms they’ve caused youth”, said Kaarina, 17, who is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Continue reading...
Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm Air pollution from oil and gas causes more than 90,000 premature deaths and sickens hundreds of thousands of people across the US each year, a new study shows, with disproportionately high impacts on communities of color. More than 10,000 annual pre-term births are attributable to fine particulate matter from oil and gas , the authors found, also linking 216,000 annual childhood-onset asthma cases to the sector’s nitrogen dioxide emissions and 1,610 annual lifetime cancer cases to its hazardous air pollutants. Continue reading...
Environment Canada said Hurricane Erin should stay far offshore but will bring dangerous surf and gusty winds over coastal areas of Nova Scotia and the Avalon Peninsula.
From sea ice to ocean currents, Antarctica is now undergoing abrupt changes — and they are likely to significantly intensify in the future.
Erin went from a tropical storm to a category 5 in about 24 hours, underscoring the danger of hurricane season amid a diminished Fema and National Weather Service This season’s first hurricane – and the first of the Trump administration’s new era of meteorological austerity – has been making its closest pass to the US this week. On Friday morning, weaker than days earlier, it was still a large storm, heading north-east, and affecting the US east coast with threats of coastal flooding. Continue reading...
Life would be impossible without experts — doctors help us when we get sick, mechanics fix our cars when they break down, farmers produce our food, to name just a few.
As US destroyers closed in on the coast of Venezuela on Thursday – a stark show of military force President Donald Trump said was intended to combat drug cartels – global attention has turned to the South American country, with China voicing opposition to “the interference of external forces in Venezuela’s internal affairs, under any pretext”. Here, the Post examines how the situation has developed and Venezuela’s role in the international oil trade – a prominence that has given the conflict...
Environmental groups have filed challenges over regulations that targeted air emissions from refineries and other industrial pollution sources.
The agency OK’d most of the 175 backlogged applications for exemptions from the renewable fuel standard’s blending requirements.
[Leadership] In a move to tackle energy access challenges, the Delta State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand renewable and off-grid power solutions across the state.
Hurricane Erin is a Category 2 storm in the Atlantic. It churns away from the US East Coast. The storm generates rip currents and coastal flooding. Astronauts on the International Space Station captured the storm. Warnings are issued from North Carolina to New York. The storm will bring rain and winds to Canada.
Workers are the single largest group vulnerable to climate change, a U.N. report says
As the federal government withdraws from climate action, states can step up. The post What can state governments do about climate change? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has taken a pioneering step in climate finance, becoming the first bank in the country to conduct full climate stress testing. The initiative follows a six-month technical assistance project supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), and technical experts from Adelphi, aimed at strengthening TADB's internal systems for climate risk assessment and management.
Controversy surrounds the 50-year agreement between state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, or KHNP, and Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC of the United States.
[Liberian Investigator] Published: August 22, 2025
From Paris to Athens, and Lisbon to Berlin, Europeans are enduring a prolonged and punishing summer heatwave amid global warming. And rising right alongside the blazing temperatures are China’s exports of air conditioners (ACs) to the continent, with a nearly 60 per cent jump by volume in July, compared with the same time last year, according to Chinese customs data. The Spanish capital of Madrid kicked off the week under a yellow alert – the third-highest heat warning on a four-tier scale –...
Electricity experts say grid challenges go unaddressed when energy policy boils down to the president’s opposition to renewables.
A study found the country’s carbon emissions edged down 1 percent in the first six months of 2025 compared with a year earlier.
A team of researchers hopes to provide the long-elusive answer, thanks to the growing field of attribution science.
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks), working with the Matusadona Conservation Trust, has successfully translocated 74 large herbivores to restore biodiversity in Matusadona National Park.
Tuvalu will likely become the first nation to vanish because of climate change.
The United States is targeting facilitators of Iran's oil trade, as the Trump administration enforces its so-called maximum pressure campaign on the Tehran regime.
Strong winds and waves battered Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard and dangerous rip currents threatened from the Carolinas to New England as Hurricane Erin made its way farther out to sea Friday.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro blasted India for continuing to buy Russian oil and said he expects punitive tariffs of 50 per cent on imports from the South Asian nation to kick in as planned next week. “I see that taking place,” Navarro told reporters in front of the White House when asked about the tariffs on India that are set to double on August 27. “India doesn’t appear to want to recognise its role in the bloodshed. It simply doesn’t. It’s cozying up to Xi Jinping, is what it’s...
The contradiction has led scientists to suggest another possibility -- that these were glacial lake outburst floods, or GLOFs, disasters triggered when melting glaciers or fragile moraine dams gave way. The question matters. If rainfall was not the culprit, then the risks faced by mountain communities are even more unpredictable than assumed.
More than nine million Americans are under a State of Emergency as officials warn Hurricane Erin is likely to bring life-threatening conditions to the region.
While Hurricane Erin is not expected to come close to land in the Maritimes, it is still likely to play havoc on both land and sea in Nova Scotia.
Three other tropical disturbances in the Atlantic also bear watching, but only Bermuda appears at risk of impacts. The post Hurricane Erin pulling away from U.S., but coastal flooding will peak Thursday night appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Hurricane forecasts are now much more accurate, 20 years on — largely because of federal government research.
Eucalyptus regnans – which regularly reach 60 to 80m tall – lose about 9% of their trees for every degree of warming, research finds Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Victoria’s mountain ash forests are thinning rapidly as the globe heats up, and could lose a quarter of their “giant” trees that grow up to 80m tall in the coming decades, research has found. Forests of Eucalyptus regnans – one of the tallest tree species in the world – lose about 9% of their trees for every degree of warming, according to a University of Melbourne-led study published in Nature Communications . Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus.
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has abundant renewable energy sources among others, hydro- power, wind, geothermal, solar, and bio-mass. Ethiopia since long ago had developed and exploited hydropower and utilized the energy for manufacturing, for service sector and for rural electrification.
Open access notables Glacier Geoengineering May Have Unintended Consequences for Marine Ecosystems and Fisheries , Hopwood et al., AGU Advances A bold suggestion to reduce sea level rise is to install underwater barriers to reduce the inflow of oceanic heat around Antarctica and Greenland. Inflow of warm, saline water masses drives ice melt and the destabilization of tidewater glaciers. Whilst the basic theory that barriers would stem oceanic heat flow is uncontroversial, the extent to which barriers might reduce future ice mass loss is less certain. There are numerous concerns about the viability and side-effects of this proposed intervention. We use existing field observations and representative fjord-scale models for the Greenland's largest glacier, Sermeq Kujalleq...
Climate Central's Coastal Risk Screening Tool shows the areas around the globe that would be worst hit ig the West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapsed - sparking 9.8ft of sea level rise.
In a glimpse at the Trump administration’s tilt toward polluting industries, EPA embraced the aid of manufacturers in easing a new rule.
The Freedom Caucus Republican has clashed repeatedly with President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
[This Day] Ifedolapo Runsewe is the Managing Director of FREEE Recycle, an integrated recycling company converting tyre and rubber waste into eco-friendly products. The organisation recently launched an artist residency programme, which brought together students from tertiary institutions across Nigeria to transform discarded materials, such as rubber and steel, into artworks that explore and reinterpret Nigerian history and culture. In this interview with Funmi Ogundare, she explained why redefining the value of
Heavy monsoon rains and flash floods have killed at least 739 people across Pakistan since late June, displacing thousands and destroying homes and crops, with more severe weather expected in the weeks ahead, according to UN agencies and national authorities.
Russia's dominance in India's oil imports has reshaped trading dynamics, impacting smaller suppliers while Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE maintain significant positions. Despite pressure to reduce Russian imports, India continues the supply, with Russia now being the top supplier. This shift has marginalized suppliers from America and Africa, creating potential for their resurgence amid ongoing geopolitical pressures.
[Daily News] Lindi -- THE government has launched a solar energy project worth 801.74m/- to supply electricity to all five islands in Kilwa District, Lindi Region.
Tropical storm conditions were in effect over parts of the Outer Banks and the coast of Virginia, the National Hurricane Center in Miami said.
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius is currently formulating its third-generation Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, with updated emission reduction targets and adaptation measures, aiming to make the country more climate-resilient and low-carbon.
[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced last week that it has developed a national policy on carbon markets -- ahead of a two-day stakeholder's dialogue aimed at enhancing consultation around the policy.
Sicily has been inundated by aggressive rain and one man has tragically died after a furious storm struck the popular southern island. Bridges have also crumbled with cars being swept away.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The US Department of Agriculture announced this week that it will stop funding wind and solar energy on American farmland, a move that continues the Trump administration’s attempts to kill incentives for renewables while it boosts support for fossil […]
PARIS - Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by metres and lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations", scientists warned Wednesday.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03443D, Perspective Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Haoxuan Jiang, Adel Rezaeimotlagh, Sahar Nazari, Tianyu Li, Jingwen Huang, Dorna Esrafilzadeh, Renwu Zhou, Ali Rouhollah Jalili Electrifying ammonia production demands modular systems powered entirely by renewable energy, eliminating dependence on fossil-derived hydrogen. This perspective argues that coupling non-thermal plasma oxidation of air to nitric oxide (NO)... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Carbon credit projects are booming in Europe, but there are also some scams and unintended consequences. While claiming to compensate for emissions, not all schemes deliver what they promise.
The president took to Truth Social to call wind and solar power “THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY!”
The legal war over $20 billion in “green bank” funding marks Administrator Lee Zeldin's aggressive effort to unravel a climate program.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03272E, Paper Sai Li, Xianhui Zhao, Zheng Liu, Rang Xiao, Xin Zhang, Binghan Cui, GePing Yin, Pengjian Zuo, Yulin Ma, Chaoyang Li, Ning Wang, Guokang Han, Huaizheng Ren, Chunyu Du The sluggish interfacial kinetics of graphite anodes restricts the fast-charging capability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), inducing severe lithium plating and electrolyte decomposition, which markedly accelerates battery degradation and raises safety... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy.
Tropical storm conditions were descending upon the North Carolina coast late Wednesday, according to forecasters.
Critics say many vehicles in India are not biofuel-compliant, and its use could put engines at risk. The government denies this.
A study warned that Antarctic ice loss could cause more warming in the region and beyond, and could push some marine species toward extinction.
Aemo says demand for large-scale energy generation to grow by 21% over next decade. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Butler says Thriving Kids plan will help bolster NDIS long-term Health minister Mark Butler has said planned changes to the NDIS that will see children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism diverted into a new program would both help kids and support the funding model behind the disability support service. Change will take some time, obviously, particularly to build a system for thriving kids that parents have confidence in, that has the right emphasis points. But I think what the community is saying is they want a sense from their government that we get the need to make change. They overwhelmingly...
Spirit Airlines has set off a firestorm of criticism after one of their jets was spotted heading straight into the path of the first major hurricane of 2025.
Temperatures are expected to spike with a trio of heat, thunderstorms and fire risks compounding dangers Californians are bracing for the first major heatwave of the year, a multiday scorcher that could pose significant threats to public health and sharply heighten wildfire risks. After a notably cooler summer, temperatures are expected to spike across the American south-west starting on Wednesday and extending through the weekend, as severe conditions expand north along the coast into British Columbia by the end of the week. Continue reading...
The dwarf planet is cold now, but new research paints a picture of Ceres hosting a deep, long-lived energy source that may have maintained habitable conditions in the past. New NASA research has found that Ceres may have had a lasting source of chemical energy: the right types of molecules needed to fuel some microbial […]
NASA is planning to launch TOMEX+ rocket mission to study the turbulence where Earth's atmosphere ends and outer space begins sometime over the next two weeks.
Hurricane Erin has made a dramatic shift as it travels north over the Atlantic Ocean. Forecasters warned millions along the East Coast to brace for 'life-threatening' waves.
North Carolina anticipates the most brutal surf conditions after storm reportedly rebuilds inner eye wall Hurricane Erin’s arrival is being felt all along the east coast, where higher tides and powerful surf have triggered expanded warnings for flooding and tropical storm conditions. Coastal residents are bracing for the possibility of a dangerous storm surge reaching up to 4ft (1.2 metres), along with severe beach erosion. The hurricane is expected to generate “life-threatening” waves ranging from 15 to 20ft, with North Carolina beaches anticipating the most brutal waves. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from And Then There's Physics Ted Nordhaus has a recent article in The EcoModernist about why he stopped being a climate catastrophist . His basic argument is that we used to think that we were heading for 5 o C of warming, which would have been catastrophic, but are now heading for more like 3 o C of warming. Despite this good news, many in the climate science and advocacy community have refused to become less catastrophic. Ted, on the other hand, has change his mind and is no longer a climate catastrophist. I’ve been involved in discussions about this topic for more than a decade, and I don’t think I’d ever have described Ted as a catastrophist, at least not as I would expect it to be defined. This reminds me of when one of...
Shut the System says its supporters carried out actions at offices of JP Morgan Chase, Allianz and Barclaycard The City of London police are investigating claims by environmental activists to have carried out acts of sabotage on the offices of major insurers and financial institutions. Activist group Shut the System said its supporters had cut cables and glued electrical service cabinets at JP Morgan Chase and Allianz, in what it described as the start of “a period of sustained sabotage” against fossil fuel finance. Continue reading...
China’s crude oil imports remained robust in July, fuelled by higher Russian shipments, while China’s purchases from the US remained suspended for a second straight month. The latest customs data shows that the volume of inbound crude oil reached 47.2 million tonnes in July, up 11.5 per cent from a year earlier. China purchased 8.71 million tonnes of crude oil from Russia, making it the top source of China’s crude imports last month, according to the official data. This marked a year-on-year...
[New Era] The Mercure Hotel in Windhoek from Tuesday to Friday was a hive of activity as over 1 100 delegates and 73 exhibitors gathered for one of the country's biggest oil and gas events of the year.
Hong Kong — Chinese refineries have placed new orders for Russian crude that will be shipped from ports that typically supply India, as demand from the South Asian country for Moscow’s crude slips following US President Trump’s tariffs. At least 15 cargoes of Russian oil have been secured by Chinese refineries for October and November … The post China snaps up Russian oil as Indian demand drops following Trump tariffs appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Shipments via the Druzhba pipeline had been halted after a Ukrainian drone strike on a pumping station in Russia’s Tambov region.
My family lost six herds of cattle during the devastating El Niño-driven drought that swept Zimbabwe in 2024. The loss was as emotional as it was financial. Guilt gnawed at me. Drought was nothing new—the past three years had made it painfully clear that I needed to supplement the cows’ feed and ferry water from […]
A 'Satan's Storm' hit the Costa Tropical south of Granada on Sunday, forcing holidaymakers and locals to evacuate beaches in resorts like Motril east of Malaga.
Hurricane Erin continues to churn in the Atlantic waters hundreds of miles off the U.S., prompting officials to close beaches along the East Coast from the mid-Atlantic to the Northeast.
[Ethiopian Herald] With significant geopolitical consequences, the climate issue is one of the biggest problems of the twenty-first century. Right now, the planet is expected to get significantly warmer. A larger role for foreign policy in international climate policy, specifically through climate diplomacy, is justified because of the substantial implications for the foreign policy agenda.
Faced with climate change diminishing farmers' yields, Nestle announced Wednesday that it was working on a technique to produce chocolate by using up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02702K, Review Article Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Sowjanya Vallem, Malayil Gopalan Sibi, Rahul Patil, Vishakha Goyal, Giridhar Babu Anam, E. A. Lohith, K. Keerthi, Muhammad Umer, N. V. V. Jyothi, Matthias Vandichel, Subhasmita Ray, Daniel Ioan Stroe, Mani Balamurugan, Sada Venkateswarlu, Jagadeesh Rajenahally, Radek Zboril, Aristides Bakandritsos Amidst escalating global concerns over rising atmospheric CO2 levels, the capture and effective utilization of C1 and C2+ sources are crucial not only for advancing a sustainable society but also... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Experts from the University of Montpellier say that climate change could create the perfect conditions for the Asian tiger mosquito - the insect that transmits the virus - in Britain.
A binding operating agreement among utilities in the region has frustrated environmental groups eager to close the power stations.
While oil prices have fallen this year as OPEC+ returns shuttered production, natural gas has remained strong in both Asia and Europe, said CEO Meg O’Neill.
On the first of four days of public hearings, critics urged the agency to abandon its efforts to kill the cornerstone climate finding.
Oil companies, utilities and others said Wednesday that California legislators must reauthorize cap and trade before adjourning Sept. 12.
The Lombardy Glaciological Service will use drone imagery and remote sensing to keep track of the glacier's shrinkage.
[UNHCR] UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a US$ 2.5 million contribution from the Government of Japan to help communities in South Sudan adapt to the growing impacts of climate change and recurrent floods.
There’s been an era-defining race underway between two types of batteries used in electric vehicles: lithium batteries that use cobalt, and ones that use iron phosphate. Cobalt, a metal with a checkered human rights record, has been in the lead. Until recently. Henry Sanderson’s book on the elements that build electric vehicles is Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green . Related episodes: The race to produce lithium How batteries are already changing the grid How batteries are riding the free market rodeo in Texas How EV batteries tore apart Michigan (Update) Batteries are catching fire at sea For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Fact-checking by Sierra...
Hurricane Erin was taking aim at the U.S. East Coast on Wednesday morning, according to forecasters who are warning Americans of life-threatening rip currents along beaches that could persist for days.
The first area has been under the eyes of the National Hurricane Center for a few days as it emerged off Africa's west coast.
Experts say undermining green protections and research funding is against the principles of economics Three leading US economists are urging their peers around the world to push back against Donald Trump’s attack on environmental laws. In what amounts to a call to action to economists, the trio say rollback of environmental regulations is “inconsistent or antithetical” to fundamental principles of economics over how to allocate the world’s limited resources for the greatest possible value to society. Withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. Eliminating consideration in federal policy of the well-established effects of climate breakdown on public welfare. Executive orders to “drill baby drill” giving priority to fossil fuel energy production. Ending research funding on environment...
Optimism may be hard to come by but the evidence shows some progress on emissions is not just possible – it’s happening before our eyes Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here There is something of a reality check under way on the response to the climate crisis. It’s no secret that countries and corporations are far from living up to the goals set by international leaders at the landmark 2015 Paris agreement. Unless there is a significant course correction, the ramifications will be far-reaching and often destructive. The second coming of Donald Trump and growing global instability has made a top-down injection of urgency at the pace needed harder to imagine. Optimism is harder to come by. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 8, August 2025.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized India's Russian oil purchases, deeming it "arbitrage" and accusing them of profiteering by reselling refined products.
Storm warnings have been issued in several states as Hurricane Erin moves north over the Atlantic Ocean. The hurricane is not making landfall, but it will unleash life-threatening conditions.
The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday unveiled its longterm schedule for new Alaskan and Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas leases that are part of President Donald Trump's recently signed legislation.
Two other tropical waves in the tropical Atlantic also bear watching, but have limited support for development this week from the models. The post A weaker Hurricane Erin still a formidable wave and storm surge threat appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02676H, Perspective Carlos D. Díaz-Marín, Zachary J. Berquist Unprecedented artificial intelligence (AI) growth poses major electricity, emissions, and water challenges. Essentially all AI electricity use is converted to heat, representing a Gigawatt-scale resource that can critically boost AI sustainability. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A former Yosemite National Park biologist involved in hanging the flag on El Capitan in May was fired last week.
New research shows tree-shaped solar arrays beat flat panels in energy and ecology.
PM says wildfires are proof climate emergency is getting worse, and that sustained non-partisan effort is needed The wildfires that have devoured 382,000 hectares of land in Spain and killed four people underscore the need to “readjust and recalibrate” the country’s preparation and response capacities as part of a non-partisan effort to tackle the impacts of the climate emergency, the prime minister has warned. Speaking during a visit to the south-western region of Extremadura on Tuesday, Pedro Sánchez said that while the record-breaking 16-day heatwave that had fanned the flames was over, “difficult hours” lay ahead as firefighters continued to battle huge blazes across parts of the country. Continue reading...
Hurricane Erin is tracking farther north through the Atlantic, prompting warnings as multiple US states brace for major coastal impacts.
Forecasts nudge Erin's likely path to the west, increasing the risks at U.S. beaches. Experts say the storm's massive size, rather than its windspeeds, is what makes it a threat.
The major category 3 hurricane is forecast to remain out in the Atlantic Ocean, then the remnants could be seen in the UK by late Sunday - bringing big waves to the country's east coast.
Indian refiners are cautiously delaying September Russian oil orders, awaiting clarity on Trump's proposed 25% penalty linked to oil purchases. Officials fear a sudden shift away from Russian supplies, which constitute 35% of India's crude needs, could tighten the global market and potentially drive up oil prices.
"Being able to send something out there would enable us to take a lot more precise data than we currently can."
Monsoon rains triggered floods that have killed more than 700 people nationwide since June 26, the National Disaster Management Authority reported.
The Volgograd oil refinery is Lukoil’s largest in southern Russia. Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out operations at the facility last Thursday.
Environmental campaign groups are confident that a suit filed in the United States, seeking to stop the country’s Export-Import Bank (EXIM) from the ‘unlawful’ lending of nearly USD 5 billion to the controversial Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, will succeed. The groups, including Friends of the Earth U.S. and Justiça Ambiental/Friends of the Earth […]
France's 11-day, record-breaking heatwave, has finally ended, as much of the country prepared for rainy weather on Tuesday and Wednesday.
From Antwerp to Mechelen, restored wetlands act like giant sponges — soaking up stormwater and easing drought. How the plan works, how residents got on board, and what's still missing.
A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
Net Power is planning to develop natural gas turbines alongside a near-zero emissions project in Texas.
A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02153G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Ho Mei Law, Zilong WANG, Shengjun Xu, Longyun Shen, Baptiste Py, Yuhao Wang, Renée Siegel, Juergen Senker, Qingsong Wang, Francesco Ciucci Sodium–ion batteries represent a more sustainable and potentially cost–effective alternative to lithium–ion technology, with sodium–metal anodes showing significant promise for high–energy–density batteries. However, the high reactivity between sodium–metal and conventional... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
How long tubes of mud - drilled out of the Antarctic seafloor - could reveal how the frozen continent is changing.
New trial for Mylene Vialard after Minnesota judges find ‘pervasive’ prosecutorial misconduct in Line 3 protest case The controversial felony conviction of a peaceful climate activist has been overturned by an appeals court due to “pervasive” prosecutorial misconduct. Mylene Vialard, 56, was found guilty of felony obstruction in 2023 for her role in trying to halt construction of a fossil-fuel pipeline through Indigenous territory in Minnesota , in a trial beset by irregularities. Continue reading...
If you're struggling with a stuck oil filter, Harbor Freight has a couple of affordable tools that grip tight and make the removal easy.
Hurricane Erin packs winds of 220km/h, moving west-northwest at 16km/h.
Last year’s floods have been followed by heatwaves. Ministers must throw their weight behind resilient, adaptable agriculture British farmers are, of course, not the only people who are suffering from the effects of this summer’s heatwaves. Across Europe and the Middle East, record-breaking temperatures are threatening lives as well as livelihoods. France has experienced its largest wildfire since 1949, while across Europe an estimated 500,000 hectares of land have burned. But farmers are particularly vulnerable to extreme weather, which has a direct impact on crop yields. So reports of a second consecutive year in which food growers in parts of the UK are seeing dramatic falls in production should concern the British public. Access to food is frequently taken for granted in the world’s...
Within just 24 hours, Erin went from a Category 1 hurricane to a Category 5. Here’s how that happened.
[HRW] Johannesburg -- For nine years, in Khar Yalla, authorities have effectively abandoned Senegalese families internally displaced from the Langue de Barbarie peninsula by coastal floods, violating their rights to an adequate standard of living, education, health, and to take part in cultural life.
Lithium-ion powerplants help push EVs around in day-to-day driving, but at the end of their life cycle, EV batteries are also being repurposed for clean energy.
In ‘exclusive’ with the Australian, Mike Wirth, CEO of company responsible for more greenhouse gases than any other independently owned entity, wants Australia to be more like the US and Middle East Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The boss of Chevron, one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies that reported earnings of $9bn in the last six months , has had a few gripes about Australia that he wanted to get off his chest. In an “exclusive” interview with The Australian this weekend, the company’s chief executive Mike Wirth argued he wanted Australia to be more like the US and the Middle East – and, if it was, then it would be in a better position to compete for fossil fuel investment dollars. Continue reading...
Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders, as the National Hurricane Center warns that Hurricane Erin could bring tall waves topping 15 to 20 feet.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said technicians were working to restore a transformation station critical to the Druzhba pipeline’s operations.
Will the remnants of Hurricane Erin have an impact on the UK's weather? Shireen Jordan explains.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief A “critical assessment” report commissioned by the Trump administration to justify a rollback of US climate regulations contains at least 100 false or misleading statements, according to a Carbon Brief factcheck involving dozens of leading climate scientists. The 140-page report – “ A critical review of impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the US climate ” – was published by the US Department of Energy (DoE) on 23 July, just days before the government laid out plans to revoke a scientific finding used as the legal basis for emissions regulation. The executive summary of the controversial report inaccurately claims that “CO2-induced warming might be less damaging economically than commonly believed”...
Pakistani rescuers continue to search for survivors after weekend flash floods that swept people away and partially buried entire villages in the country's north. Authorities say more than 300 people have died, with more than 150 people still missing, as fresh rain on Monday sent panicked residents running to higher ground.
While the storm is expected to remain a large, major hurricane into midweek and impact coastal areas, it isn't forecast to make direct landfall.
It's every nervous flier's worst nightmare, but severe air turbulence is set to get a lot worse, a new University of Reading study shows.
A renewable energy source that runs day and night, powered by salt and fresh water.
[Leadership] Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, an indigenous oil producer, has reiterated its commitment to safety and best environmental practices as it seeks to expand investment opportunities in Nigeria.
Reintroduced for environmental reasons, beavers are now in danger of causing serious flooding. Should there be more culls? The beaver has made an amazing comeback in the Netherlands. Extinct in the early 19th century, it was reintroduced in 1988, and now there are an estimated 7,000 beavers roaming around. Compared with England, where the beaver population is estimated at 500 , that’s quite a feat. But there’s a significant downside to the booming Dutch beaver population. Beavers are increasingly digging burrows and tunnels under roads, railways and – even more worrying – in dykes . For a country where a quarter of the land sits below sea level, this is not a minor problem – especially as beavers are not exactly holding back when digging. Renate van der Zee is a Dutch writer and journalist...
Two decades after the devastating storm, scientists can more easily determine how much global warming is intensifying tropical cyclones.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02412-zIPCC assessments are of limited use to the UNFCCC policy process due to misalignment and lack of relevance, with the situation further exacerbated by the UNFCCC’s weak scientific uptake mechanisms. The interface between the IPCC and the UNFCCC urgently needs to be reformed to facilitate a more effective science–policy connection.
[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) Framework to guide evidence-based adaptation planning, identifying flooding as the city's most pressing climate threat.
The US president is not only fighting climate action at home. He is using tariffs, trade deals and threats to try to direct climate policy abroad.
The Norwegian state and environmental groups face off in court again Thursday over three oil fields ruled illegal last year due to insufficient environmental impact studies.
Open access notables Evaluating IPCC Projections of Global Sea-Level Change From the Pre-Satellite Era , Törnqvist et al., Earth's Future Open Access 10.1029/2025ef006533 With an acceleration of global sea-level rise during the satellite altimetry era (since 1993) firmly established, it is now appropriate to examine sea-level projections made around the onset of this time period. Here we show that the mid-range projection from the Second Assessment Report of the IPCC (1995/1996) was strikingly close to what transpired over the next 30 years, with the magnitude of sea-level rise underestimated by only ∼1 cm. Projections of contributions from individual components were more variable, with a notable underestimation of dynamic mass loss...
[Daily News] Singapore -- BUSINESSMEN and investors from Singapore have expressed strong interest in expanding investment and commercial cooperation with Tanzania, particularly in key strategic sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, agro-processing, fisheries, and the digital economy.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has said it will consider issuing the No 1 typhoon warning signal on Thursday night, adding the city is expected to experience scattered thunderstorms the next day. The Hong Kong Observatory said a broad area of low pressure was consolidating and expected to...
Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro accuses India and PM Modi of prolonging the Ukraine war through discounted Russian oil purchases, alleging a double game on trade and energy. He claims India's actions undermine global stability and benefit from unfair trade practices, leading to increased tariffs on Indian goods.
The request followed Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s declaration that a “strike team” of ICE agents would arrive in Chicago soon.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says Canada is focusing on speed in getting new infrastructure built to support energy exports, including liquified natural gas.
The president has made no secret of his distaste for wind and solar in America. Now he’s taking his fossil fuel agenda overseas.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope has made its first observations of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing that the comet appears to be unusually rich in carbon dioxide.
President Trump has suggested this week that wind power is the reason for rising energy bills in the UK. BBC Verify's Ben Chu takes a look at the data.
MAE HONG SON - Soldiers and national parks staff have been mobilised to join local officials in assisting residents hard hit by flash floods and landslides in Mae Hong Son.
Motorists queue, petrol stations run dry and prices surge in country that is one of the world’s top energy exporters Russia prides itself on being an energy superpower, but some of its citizens are suddenly struggling to fill their fuel tanks after weeks of Ukrainian drone strikes crippled refining capacity across the country. Petrol stations in several regions have run dry while prices have surged to record highs and motorists queue for hours. Continue reading...
A report has warned that Colombia’s push to expand oil and gas exploration in the Amazon risks undermining environmental goals, Indigenous rights, and long-term economic stability, unless the government pivots toward sustainable development pathways. The study, “Oil and Gas Expansion in the Colombian Amazon: Navigating Risks, Economics, and Pathways to a Sustainable Future”, lays out […]
[This Day] Independent petroleum producer, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has become the third Nigerian company and the fourth in Africa to be welcomed into the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia has contingency plans in place to remain competitive in European markets as it works to avoid being classified as a "standard risk" country under the European Union's (EU) new deforestation rules, the commodities ministry said on Tuesday.
Despite US tariffs, Indian refineries are maintaining Russian oil imports, prioritizing national interests in ongoing trade discussions. Government officials and industry executives suggest India is firm in its stance, believing that conceding on oil could invite further demands.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01564B, Paper Vincent Wu, Erick Lawrence, Tianyu Li, Euan Bassey, Chia-Yu Chang, Bing Joe Hwang, Pierre-Etienne Cabelguen, Raphaële Clément The rapidly increasing demand for Li-ion batteries motivates the search for low-cost cathode materials free of critical metals, and with a high energy density and stable cycling performance. Disordered rocksalt... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Environmental groups say oil drilling in the Amazon is driving deforestation, destroying biodiversity and violating Indigenous rights.
As rain continues this week, heavy downpours and flash floods in the Himalayan region have killed nearly 100 people in August.
Record-breaking heavy rains have caused flash floods and landslides in Kashmir and Jammu, India, killing at least 36 people. Most were on a pilgrimage.
As part of a workforce development program, young people are visiting neighbors to assess their water and energy efficiency. The post Free house calls help Californian residents save money on their utility bills appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Liberian Observer] He giggles between phone calls as a staff member walks in for a reminder. Artur Becker, the Director for the Department of Multilateral Environmental Agreements at Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), sits behind his desk at his office in Monrovia. As the country's lead on adaptation plans, Becker had just returned from a workshop in Nairobi, Kenya, where he and other representatives from Least Developed Countries assessed their progress on National Adaptation Plans (NAPs).
Steep US tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect on Wednesday, threatening a severe blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market. US President Donald Trump had initially announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods. But earlier this month, he signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff due to India’s purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the US on its ally to 50 per cent. The Indian government estimates the tariffs...
Localised rises in temperature caused by land clearance cause 28,330 heat-related deaths a year, researchers find Deforestation has killed more than half a million people in the tropics over the past two decades as a result of heat-related illness, a study has found . Land clearance is raising the temperature in the rainforests of the Amazon, Congo and south-east Asia because it reduces shade, diminishes rainfall and increases the risk of fire, the authors of the paper found. Continue reading...
Thinktank predicts wider inequality gap and calls for revised policies to tackle flying and excess private car use Inequality in transport emissions between the richest and the poorest in the UK is set to widen dramatically over the next decade, an analysis has found. The most affluent and mobile already produce 10 times more carbon through their domestic travel than the poorest and least mobile. Under current decarbonisation policies, thinktank researchers forecast this to grow to 13 times by 2035. Continue reading...
The Department of Energy is calling for "honest dialogue." It looks a lot like a playbook from the past.
China has tested a new residual heat removal system that could make its next-generation, radioactive waste-recycling nuclear power plants more meltdown-proof. The China Institute of Atomic Energy said it “recently” conducted the simulation of a passive heat removal system for fast nuclear reactors, calling it a breakthrough in the development of a fourth-generation nuclear plant with a closed-loop fuel cycle. “This is the first proof-of-principle test in China for a new passive residual heat...
[Independent (Kampala)] Kamuli, Uganda -- Prudential Uganda, in partnership with the social enterprise Tusafishe, has announced the successful completion of the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, an eight-month initiative that has delivered sustainable, safe drinking water and environmental education to communities across Western and Eastern Uganda.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has said it may issue a No 1 typhoon warning signal on Wednesday night or Thursday morning, with thunderstorms expected over the next two days. “The broad area of low pressure to the west of Luzon has entered the central and northern parts of the South China Sea...
US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil. The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains. Continue reading...
With billions in investments planned and a swelling roster of corporate partnerships, India’s green hydrogen drive is gathering momentum. But can the country overcome the economic and technical hurdles standing in its way? “We want to make India not only a major producer but also a global hub for green hydrogen export,” declared Shripad Naik, minister of state for power and new and renewable energy, at a business conference in New Delhi last week. Under its National Green Hydrogen Mission,...
US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 27 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02411-0The authors assess the impacts of tropical deforestation and its subsequent local warming on human heat-related mortality. They estimate that deforestation-related warming (+0.27 °C) is associated with approximately 28,000 heat-related deaths per year.
Stephen Crolius, president and co-founder of Carbon-Neutral Consulting, analyzes why the oil majors’ retreat from clean energy is not just shortsighted, but strategically risky. Crolius argues that companies turning away from low-carbon innovation are ceding market leadership at a time when regulatory, investor and technological forces are accelerating the energy transition.
[Ethiopian Herald] A groundbreaking study led by Vera Korasidis, Lecturer in Environmental Geoscience at the University of Melbourne, has unveiled a remarkable picture of Earth's ancient polar forests that once supported thriving dinosaur populations.
Large methane leaks not only unleash massive amounts of the greenhouse gas, but are also carry a toxic mix of air pollutants.
Observations from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal unexpectedly high levels of carbon dioxide coming off 3I/ATLAS, giving another clue to the comet’s origin
NASA is ready for its next launch attempt of its TOMEX+ sounding rocket mission to take a peak at the Earth's atmosphere.
Rain helped cool Flat fire that destroyed homes in Oregon, while the Pickett fire has charred 10 sq miles of Napa county A wildfire that destroyed four homes in central Oregon has started to stabilize, while a blaze in northern California wine country has so far spared some of the state’s most famous vineyards. Moisture helped the 1,200 firefighters battling Oregon’s Flat fire, but more work needed to be done, authorities said. Dry, hot weather had fueled a rapid expansion of the blaze across of rugged terrain in Deschutes and Jefferson counties since the fire began late Thursday. Continue reading...
New aerial imagery of damage by Hurricane Erin in North Carolina has been released by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration for public viewing.
[Leadership] To combat deforestation and climate change, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched the planting of over 20,000 trees at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
In its allegations against the Maryland man, the Trump administration is claiming authority over reality itself In a way, you could think of the brief stint that Kilmar Ábrego García spent in a Tennessee jail after his return from a Salvadorian prison camp in June as a kind of protective custody. Ábrego, a Maryland resident who had never been charged with any crime either in the US or in his native El Salvador, became a symbol of the Trump administration’s ambitiously sadistic anti-immigration efforts when he was kidnapped by Ice agents in March and sent without due process to Cecot, an enormous prison in El Salvador from which few detainees are ever released, as a result of what representatives for the Trump immigration authorities called an administrative error. Ábrego became a symbol for...
The activity in the first half of this year slowed due to “deteriorating” policy conditions and growing tariff uncertainty, the research firm said.
The Meteorological Department warns that storm Kajiki will move into the northern province of Nan on Tuesday evening, bringing heavy rain with mountain runoff and flash floods in many provinces of the North and Northeast.
China’s Ambassador in Cairo Liao Liqiang said that Chinese companies have successfully completed Egypt’s first fully integrated photovoltaic (PV) energy storage project, with a capacity of 300 megawatt-hours, in Aswan Governorate. The project was fully connected to and operational on the national grid within just 60 days, two months ahead of schedule, he said. Liao … The post Chinese companies completed Egypt’s first fully integrated PV energy storage project in 60 days appeared first on Egypt Independent.
AI services have earned a reputation as energy-hungry beasts. But what about the other emissions in our digital lives?
New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02723C, Paper Hongyu Qin, Ao Liu, Kefeng Ouyang, Sheng Chen, Shubing Wei, Yan Huang Sluggish diffusion rate and exceptionally uneven distribution of Zn2+ at the electrode/electrolyte interface under high depth of discharge (DOD) severely limits the advancement of high-energy-density Zn metal batteries (ZMBs). Herein,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
China will accelerate the expansion of its carbon market to incorporate major industries by 2027, according to guidelines issued by top policymakers. By 2030, China hopes to have in place “a transparent, standardised and internationally aligned voluntary reduction market”, according to a document on Monday from the Communist Party Central Committee and the State Council. The measures will help deliver President Xi Jinping’s pledge to peak China’s emissions by the end of the decade. The plan also...
People were forced to leave their pets behind during Hurricane Katrina, creating an unprecedented animal welfare crisis that has shaped the country's disaster response ever since.
Hurricane Katrina flooded nearly every building in St. Bernard Parish near New Orleans in 2005. Twenty years later, the community is still rebuilding and flood protections encouraged some to return.
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina crashed into Louisiana and Mississippi, surprises continue to surface. A washed-up ID and how a park ranger found its owner is a moment of joy in the tragedy.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has long recognized the urgency of climate change, Minister of Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa said during the launch of the fifth Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice.
Nan is expected to bear the heavy brunt from the approaching Typhoon Kajiki, with 15 northern and northeastern provinces on high alert for flash floods and landslides.
As climate change intensifies, disasters like hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires are becoming more frequent and devastating. Rising sea levels are further threatening coastal communities, putting millions at risk. Strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience is now essential to protect lives and mitigate long-term climate impacts. When disasters strike, accurate data is crucial for effective response […]
Shares of Shuangdeng Group, one of China’s largest makers of batteries and energy-storage systems, soar in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, as the city’s buoyant initial public offering (IPO) market continues to mint successful listings, especially for companies in the electric vehicle boom. Trading under the stock sign 6960, Shuangdeng first changed hands at HK$22.50, a premium of 55 per cent to its offer price of HK$14.51 per share. “We are lucky to be riding two tremendous waves amid...
Abstract Sea lamprey ( Petromyzon marinus ) control in the Laurentian Great Lakes of North America is among the largest and most successful control programs of an invasive species anywhere on the planet. The effort began more than 75 years ago; it unites multiple nations, states, and provinces with the common goal of controlling this invasive species and protecting a valuable fishery. The science-based control program is administered by the Great Lakes Fishery Commission (GLFC), a body arising from a treaty signed by the United States and Canada. In the present article, we share 10 lessons learned from decades of successful sea lamprey control with the hopes of informing ongoing and future control programs targeting biological invasions. The 10 lessons we identified are to act boldly in times...
Reform UK has vowed to lift the ban on fracking if it wins power.
Workers say president’s attacks on the agency and lack of qualified leadership could lead to deadly catastrophe US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump’s attacks on the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema) risk exposing the US to another Hurricane Katrina , staff at the agency have warned Congress in a withering critique that also takes aim at its current leadership. Writing in the run up to this week’s 20th anniversary of the devastating 2005 storm that killed 1,833 people and caused widespread destruction in New Orleans and the Gulf coast, more than 180 current and former Fema employees say the Trump administration ’s policies are ignoring the mistakes that led to it. Continue reading...
[Ghanaian Times] Africa, a continent of breathtaking landscapes and unparalleled biodiversity, is home to some of the world's most incredible national parks. From the sprawling savannas of East Africa to the dense forests of the West, these protected areas offer a glimpse into a world where nature reigns supreme. Whether you're a seasoned safari enthusiast or a first-time adventurer, Africa's national parks promise an unforgettable experience. In this guide, we'll explore three of the continent's most remarkable parks:
Alberta is considering a financial investment in Japan's refining sector to reduce its overwhelming dependence on top trade partner the United States for oil exports, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.
We're starting to stash our planet-warming carbon emissions beneath the seafloor, but we might have to take these strange mounds of underground sand into account.
Buying and replacing the oil in your car is going to be your most common form of maintenance, but you'll need to understand what the W on the bottle means.
An unusual ship has docked in Ísafjörður: the floating research station Tara Polar Station, which has been undergoing trials in the Arctic Ocean, arrived on Saturday. Ísafjörður residents will not be the only ones to see the odd-looking vessel; according to a written statement from the Tara Ocean Foundation, which operates the station, Tara Polar Station is scheduled to arrive in Reykjavík on the morning of September 3. It will remain there until October 20 before setting sail for Finland.
According to the newly released 35th State of the Climate report, 2024 saw record highs in greenhouse gas concentrations, global land and ocean temperatures, sea levels, and ocean heat content. Glaciers also suffered their largest annual ice loss on record. Data records from ESA’s Climate Change Initiative helped underpin these findings.
Living through heat waves is making us age faster, a new study said. Extreme temperatures are increasingly common, and they affect our health, the study said.
Among the pool of 165 candidates are members of a climate science denial group and industry representatives.
Shares drop by 17% after stop-work order on $1.5bn project off Rhode Island, which was 80% complete Shares in Ørsted hit an all-time low on Monday after the Trump administration ordered Europe’s largest wind power company to stop work on a near complete windfarm. Ørsted’s shares plunged 17%, after it was forced to stop construction on its $1.5bn (£741m) Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island. Continue reading...
Australia’s national greenhouse emissions fell 1.4 per cent in the year to March 2025 and are sitting at 28 per cent below 2005 levels.
Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) - an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows.
[Leadership] Experts have warned against hasty electricity tariff reviews without properly addressing gaps in the power sector which might further strain the overall market structure.
Typhoon Kajiki brought torrential rains to Vietnam’s north central coast on Monday, felling trees and flooding homes, despite wind speeds tapering off from earlier in the day. Typhoon Kajiki’s wind speeds eased from 166km/h (103 mph) to 118-133km/h (73-83mph) as the storm hit the coast of Nghe An and Ha Tinh provinces, according to the country’s weather agency. “It’s terrifying,” said Dang Xuan Phuong, a 48-year-old resident of Cua Lo, a tourism town in Nghe An province directly hit by the...
Earth’s systems evolved to handle disturbance, but human-driven climate change is pushing them past the breaking point. The post Nature can keep up with climate change – but not at this speed appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The north-east Emilia-Romagna region has been left ravaged by a violent storm that included rain, hail and winds exceeding 100km/h. It swept through the Rimini and Ravenna areas.
Vietnam closed schools, airports, and evacuated thousands of people as it braced for powerful Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall Monday, threatening the country’s northeast with destructive winds and storm surges. The typhoon downed trees and soaked China’s southern Hainan island on Sunday before moving over the Gulf of Tonkin overnight with sustained wind speeds of … The post Thousands evacuated, flights canceled as Vietnam braces for Typhoon Kajiki to make landfall appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Vietnam has evacuated tens of thousands of citizens ahead of the looming storm.
According to latest government figures, heat-trapping pollution dropped by 1.4% in the year to March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government was hit with sharp criticism in May when – despite its promise that it would take serious action – the country’s greenhouse gas emissions were revealed to have slightly increased last year . New data for the year to March suggest this has now changed. According to a climate department quarterly inventory , heat-trapping pollution dropped by 1.4%. Continue reading...
India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.
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Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré, who led recovery efforts as commander of Joint Task Force Katrina, urges people to be prepared for future disasters.
India will continue buying oil from "wherever they get the best deal," Delhi's ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, told Russian state-owned news.
Tropical Storm Fernand gained a bit of strength Sunday night in the Atlantic Ocean but is not expected to make landfall before dying out next week.
Moscow says operating capacity of reactor at Kursk site reduced by 50% as Kyiv celebrates independence day Moscow has accused Kyiv of launching dozens of drone attacks, including one that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant, as Ukrainians marked 34 years since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union. The drone attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant in western Russia, 37 miles (60km) from the border with Ukraine, caused damage to an auxiliary transformer and forced a 50% reduction in the operating capacity of a reactor, Russian authorities said. Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack. Continue reading...
Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, according to the plant’s press service on Telegram. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained...
Climate change means UK summers are getting drier and hotter but complaints about rain may not be a thing of the past. Ben Rich explains.
Tiny creatures in Quebec's Saguenay fjord mud may play key role in fighting climate change, scientists say, as they search the sea floor for answers.
Met Office predicts remnants of Hurricane Erin will then bring wind and rain for the rest of the week Bank holiday temperatures are expected to soar to near 30C (86F) across parts of the UK on Monday before the remnants of Hurricane Erin bring wind and rain. Maximum temperatures on Sunday will be about 26C or 27C, then those attending Notting Hill carnival in London on Monday can expect it to reach 28C or 29C with widespread sunshine for most, the Met Office said. Continue reading...
A solar energy company in Canada’s southernmost city says it is reducing carbon emissions in Canada's north by nearly 1.3 million kilograms per year.
A 16-day heatwave Spain suffered this month was "the most intense on record", the national meteorological agency said on Sunday.
A listing of 30 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, August 17, 2025 thru Sat, August 23, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (13 articles) Summer 2025 is roasting hot: these charts show why it matters Data reveal how this year’s back-to-back heatwaves are affecting populations and economies across Europe. Nature, Giorgia Guglielmi, Aug 14, 2025. Flash floods kill at least 159 people in Pakistan after huge cloudburst "Search for the missing continues in north-west after downpour also sparks deadly flooding and landslides in India" World, The Guardian, Associated Press in Chositi, Aug 15, 2025. ‘Hellish’: heatwave brings hottest nights on record...
Ukraine launched a large drone strike Sunday that caused damage at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and a major fuel export terminal hundreds of miles away.
Storm Kajiki has grown to be a typhoon in the South China Sea and rain clouds will cover the eastern part of Thailand’s Northeast on Sunday, according to the Meteorological Department.
The “device detonated” upon impact at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, sparking a blaze which the facility said “was extinguished by fire crews.”
A dramatic rise in Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries has sent gasoline prices in Russia to record highs, despite the government banning petrol exports to cope with the crunch. Ukraine is focusing drone attacks on refineries, pumping stations and fuel trains in an effort to hurt the Russian war machine – but also to … The post Ukraine is stepping up attacks on Russian energy – and it’s working appeared first on Egypt Independent.
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota lobbied against zero emission vehicle mandate, documents show Carmakers claimed that leaving electric car sales rules unchanged would threaten British jobs and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds, according to documents that show the private lobbying for a slower transition away from fossil fuels. BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota claimed that rules forcing them to sell more electric cars each year would harm investment in the UK, according to responses to proposed changes submitted to the government. The responses were obtained by Fast Charge, a newsletter covering electric cars, and shared with the Guardian. Continue reading...
Clear majority backs restarting Maanshan reactor but doesn’t reach legal threshold, as president says nuclear power may be reconsidered if it becomes safe A referendum to push for the reopening of Taiwan’s last nuclear plant has failed to reach the legal threshold to be valid, though the president said the island could return to the technology in the future if safety standards improved. The plebiscite on Saturday, backed by the opposition, asked whether the Maanshan power plant should be reopened if it was “confirmed” there were no safety issues. The plant was closed in May as the government shifts to renewables and liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...
For over two decades people in Coral Harbour, Nunavut have been building a road to give residents and visitors better access to fishing and hunting areas. Those involved believe the road will help Inuit connect with their culture through camping and harvesting country food while opening up economic opportunities in commercial fishing and tourism.
Follow all the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast David Littleproud continues to insist the Coalition is not setting itself up for another election defeat by maintaining its support for nuclear power. Speaking to 2GB on Sunday, Littleproud said the Coalition would take a different approach than it did at the last election by lifting the moratorium on nuclear power generation in Australia and “let the market do it”. I just say to your city viewers, regional Australia is bearing the brunt of this. I’m seeing towns and I’m actually seeing families being torn up by these renewable projects that are tearing up their productivity, your food security and actually the native environment. And it’s all without premise. Artificial intelligence...
A significant 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled the Drake Passage on August 22, 2025, triggering tsunami warnings for Antarctic bases. While a widespread tsunami was averted, the event underscores the region's seismic activity and its crucial role in global climate regulation. The passage, notorious for extreme weather and treacherous navigation, is vital for ocean currents and carbon absorption.
Australians produced 3.2m tonnes of plastic waste in 2023-24, up from 3m tonnes the previous year Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Plastics recycling rates in Australia have flatlined as the amount of waste continues to grow, the latest government data reveals. Australians produced 3.2m tonnes of plastic waste in 2023-24, up from 3m tonnes the previous year, according to Australian plastics flows and fates data released on Friday. Continue reading...
Tropical Storm Fernand has formed in the tropical Atlantic Ocean, but the season's sixth named storm is not forecast to make landfall before dying out.
The National Weather Service issued an extreme heat warning for Los Angeles and surrounding areas as of Thursday (August 21). Temperatures are expected to hit the mid-90s with some areas surpassing 100 degrees. - REUTERS
No sanctions, no cease-fire, no security guarantee, but plenty of fossil fuel deals brew after Trump’s cringeworthy Putin-appeasement on Ukraine.
External affairs minister S Jaishankar staunchly defended India's energy ties with Russia, emphasising their role in stabilising global oil prices and serving national interests. He asserted India's right to autonomous decision-making, addressing criticism over Russian crude purchases by stating that Europe and America also engage in such transactions.
Billion-dollar weather disasters in the US have surged fivefold since the 1980s. As climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes, homeowners are adapting to avoid the cost of having to rebuild.
Record heatwaves, blazing wildfires and oppressive humidity are transforming the world’s tourism industry as holidaymakers struggle to deal with the havoc wrought by climate change. A growing number of travellers are seeking “coolcations” – destinations with milder climates – looking beyond traditional hotspots like Greece and Portugal, according to luxury travel advisers who say their clients are altering plans due to climate change. Heatwaves in Europe saw tourist sites including the Acropolis...
Once rare, wildfire smoke is becoming more prevalent in Arctic communities as Canada faces harsh wildfire seasons.
'Artisanal miners' is the phrase used for South Africans who salvage coal from abandoned mines. It's a grueling and risky life. "Bit by bit it's killing something inside me," says one such miner.
China’s intensifying interest in the Arctic has aroused concerns in the US, which has been monitoring the progress of five Chinese icebreakers and research vessels since before they passed through the Bering Strait earlier this month. The fleet is led by the domestically built Xue Long 2, one of the world’s newest generation polar research icebreakers and the first to adopt an intelligent hull and engine room design. Over the past five years, the Xue Long 2 has conducted nearly 10 scientific...
For half a century, Malaysia’s economy has been buoyed by oil and gas, the vast reserves off its shores enabling it to ride out global downturns and sustain growth. Today, these resources are throwing the nation a lifeline once more as global economic waters become ever choppier. But smooth sailing ahead is far from guaranteed. An estimated 3.6 billion barrels of oil and more than 40 trillion cubic feet of natural gas lie under the contested waters of the South China Sea – a maritime expanse...
The case is part of a growing movement to force climate action through the courts, led in part by Indigenous youth.
Multiple fires have ignited this week with searing heat expected to last days and extend to Pacific north-west Multiple wildfires have ignited across California as the state continues to scorch in a multi-day heatwave that is expected to last through the weekend. The largest this week, named the Pickett fire, exploded in size on Thursday as it burned in a remote area of Napa county, and covered more than 2,100 acres (850 hectares) by Friday morning. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued Thursday for hundreds of residents around Calistoga, a small city in the region known for its wine, as firefighters faced challenging conditions, working through dangerously high temperatures and rugged terrain. The fire’s perimeter is 0% contained. Continue reading...
Rosprirodnadzor is seeking $614 million in damages from the two companies over the December 2024 oil spill off the coast of the Krasnodar region.
[Nile Post] Six people were swept away on Wednesday evening when flash floods overpowered two motorcycles attempting to cross a notorious flood-prone section of the Bulago-Buginyanya road in Bulambuli District.
Argentina's iconic Perito Moreno glacier, one of Patagonia's top tourist attractions, is entering a phase of rapid retreat that experts say is irreversible.
Staff at a remote lodge in polar bear country on Manitoba's Hudson Bay coastline were surprised and impressed early last week when a man with a backpack and a dog walked up to the front door for the first time ever.
Disturbance 90L near the Leeward Islands may develop into a tropical storm that could threaten Bermuda on Monday. The post Hurricane Erin exits stage right as new systems bubble in Atlantic appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Hungary’s foreign minister claims missile strike on energy infrastructure is ‘another attempt to drag us into war’ Ukraine has hit a key pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline bringing fuel to Europe from Russia, knocking out supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the only remaining EU member states still receiving Russian oil. As Ukraine targets infrastructure crucial to Moscow’s war effort in response to the Russian onslaught, the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, announced the attack on the Unecha pumping station in the Bryansk region. Continue reading...
The strike late on Thursday hit the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia's Bryansk region, setting off a huge fire at one of the most critical links in the pipeline.
A new report decries risks that residents near coke and steel plants face over exposure to cancer-causing benzene as well as chromium emissions.
As America retreats from clean energy investment around the world, with US President Donald Trump labelling wind and solar power “the scam of the century” on Wednesday, Chinese “cleantech” firms have been striding into emerging markets in Southeast and Central Asia and Latin America. Mabill Technologies, a Malaysian cleantech start-up developing a predictive AI algorithm that will connect energy efficiency analytics and sustainable cooling solutions, said Chinese investors had been showing...
Since early 2022, India's Russian oil purchases have reached ₹132 billion, constituting 20% of Russia's oil export earnings. While China leads in overall fossil fuel imports from Russia, India's oil imports surpassed those of the EU and Turkiye. The US has criticized India's Russian oil trade, imposing tariffs, which India contests, vowing to continue procurement.
The storm was forecast to cause possible coastal flooding into the weekend along the East Coast but was also expected to lose strength gradually.
[Vanguard] In today's Nigerian newspapers' review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a report on how floods, with climate change in mind, worsen Nigeria's healthcare problems.
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 . Are surface temperature records reliable? Surface temperature records are consistent and have been confirmed by multiple independent analyses. Measurements come from over 30,000 stations worldwide, with around 7,000 having long, continuous monthly records. Scientists adjust for known local anomalies such as urban heat islands by comparing urban and rural trends and accounting for differences. Allegations in 2009 that poorly located U.S. stations skewed data were tested by NOAA, which found those sites actually read slightly cooler on average. The independent Berkeley Earth Surface Temperature...
[Liberian Observer] Liberia's rich forest reserves could position the country as a major beneficiary in the global carbon market, but experts warn that policy gaps, weak enforcement, and political interference continue to undermine the nation's climate ambitions.
Trump advisor Peter Navarro accused India of being a "laundromat for the Kremlin" by refining discounted Russian oil and selling it at premium prices, thus perpetuating the war in Ukraine. He defends US tariffs on Indian goods, citing unfair trade practices and the use of profits to buy Russian oil, ultimately funding Moscow's war efforts.
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic and investment partnerships between South Africa and Japan, highlighting the opportunities in critical minerals, renewable energy, agriculture and advanced manufacturing.
Venture Global began construction this summer on the CP2 liquefied natural gas export facility.
While the nation's oil production peaked in the early 2000s, a series of larger discoveries have checked the decline over the past decade.
[Global Witness] The Brazilian Presidency's flagship conservation finance initiative for COP30 - the Tropical Forest Forever Facility (TFFF) - must be supported by sponsor governments also introducing stronger rules to close loopholes that allow the financing of deforestation, Global Witness has warned.
Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security risk Elon Musk’s company, Tesla, should have its application to supply energy to UK homes blocked on national security grounds, Ed Davey has told ministers. The Liberal Democrat leader argued that giving the electric car manufacturer a foothold in the British energy market would be “a gravely concerning move considering Elon Musk’s repeated interference in UK politics”. Continue reading...
The Hong Kong Observatory will issue a No 1 typhoon signal on Friday night, as a low-pressure area is set to intensify into a tropical cyclone that could edge closer to the city. “It is expected to enter within 800km [497 miles] of Hong Kong [on Friday night]. The Observatory will issue the No 1 typhoon warning signal by then,” the forecaster said. “The tropical cyclone will move across the central and northern parts of the South China Sea and intensify gradually over the weekend, maintaining a...
Dick Smith has issued an urgent warning to Australia.
The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses.
A dangerous heatwave is scorching the US Southwest, impacting over 80 million people with triple-digit temperatures expected to persist through the weekend. Extreme heat warnings are in effect across multiple states, urging residents to stay hydrated and limit outdoor activity. Vulnerable populations face serious health risks, with authorities activating cooling centers and advising caution to prevent heat-related illnesses.
Hurricane Erin's effects have triggered state-of-emergency declarations in New Jersey and North Carolina as the storm system moves along the East Coast.
An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste
The failure to agree a global treaty on plastic pollution highlights how the UN’s requirement for unanimity holds back environmental policy, but there are better ways to make progress
Would restarting Redbank Power Station in the Hunter Valley as a biomass reactor be net zero or is this a “convenient untruth”?
The agency is proposing to switch from accounting projected vehicle miles traveled when estimating the environmental impact of potential projects for its signature awards program to relying on EPA's National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply Solar panels in space could cut Europe’s terrestrial renewable energy needs by 80% by 2050, a study has found. Using a detailed computer model of the continent’s future power grid, the researchers found that a system of space-based panels designed by Nasa could reduce the cost of the whole European power system by as much as 15%. It could also cut battery use by more than two-thirds. Continue reading...
Category 2 storm led to evacuation orders and road closures, with rip currents and high surf forecast Friday too Hurricane Erin , a large category 2 storm with winds reaching 105mph, is slowly moving away from the North Carolina coast Thursday morning after hitting the state’s Outer Banks with intense winds , large waves , storm surge and flooding . While Erin is not expected to make landfall, weather officials warn that the storm’s effects are not over yet. Coastal communities up and down the East Coast are bracing as storm conditions continue as life-threatening rip currents, flooding and dangerous surf, are forecast in some areas through Friday. Continue reading...
The slowdown may continue for another 5 to 10 years, though later on sea ice could melt faster than the long-term average.
Hurricane Erin is moving farther north, threatening millions of Americans with life-threatening rip currents, destructive surf and damaging coastal flooding.
Farmers that supply supermarket are already harvesting wheat, oilseed rape and oats amid dry conditions Harvests are coming two weeks early because of drought, Waitrose has said, as it prepares to stock autumnal fruit in summer. Farmers that supply the supermarket are harvesting wheat, oilseed rape, oats and malting barley a fortnight before they generally would, according to the supermarket. A lack of rainfall coupled with the hot weather has caused the crops to race through their growing stages and mature early. Continue reading...
The Energy Department is ordering the J.H. Campbell plant to operate through late November, fueling legal challenges and cost concerns.
The storm flooded parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks, including a section of the main highway. It's now turning away from the East Coast, but dangerous surf and rip currents are likely from Florida to Maine.
Forecasters said the storm will slowly weaken over the next few days while turning farther out to sea.
[New Dawn] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the auspices of the National Climate Change Steering Committee (NCCSC), headed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, will convene a two-day National Dialogue on the Draft Carbon Trading Policy in Ganta, Nimba County, from August 21 to 22, 2025.
Roishetta Sibley Ozane is helping her community recover from devastating events – and then take on the fossil fuel industry. The post She lost her Louisiana home to disaster. Now she’s fighting oil and gas companies. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
SANTIAGO, Chile - Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth’s most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly praised the cooperation between Egypt and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), especially regarding the financing of projects that are a priority for the Egyptian state, notably projects in the field of renewable energy. Madbouly made the remarks on Thursday 21/8/2025 during his meeting with JBIC Governor Hayashi Nobumitsu, … The post PM lauds Egypt-JBIC cooperation in financing projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Climate change-driven weather disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods pose an immediate threat to the U.S. drug supply chain, a new study says.
Despite rising temperatures, an analysis by experts from the University of Exeter has revealed that the Arctic has been melting at a slower rate for the past 20 years.
Facing EU sanctions, Nayara Energy is utilizing dark-fleet tankers and limiting crude import options to maintain operations, raising concerns for India's energy security. The government has authorized coastal tankers and approved sanctioned vessels to assist Nayara. The refiner, crucial to India's market, now relies on Russian oil and special mechanisms to circumvent sanctions, ensuring stable supply despite geopolitical challenges.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01958C, Paper Shang Liu, Shiteng Li, Qijun Yang, Meng Lin Significant progress has been made in enhancing solar interfacial evaporation (SIE) performance at the laboratory scale, however, translating these improvements to meter-scale systems suitable for practical deployment remains limited by... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
With its rousing card game about activism, indie studio Speculative Agency hopes to inspire players to engage with issues such as pollution and the climate crisis The demo of All Will Rise begins with a win for lawyer Kuyili. She has just successfully argued in front of a court that a river running through the fictional version of the Indian city of Muziris should have the same rights as a person. According to Kuyili, this has precedent – after all, companies can argue in court similarly to individual people. The excitement over this historic win doesn’t last long as, soon after, the river is polluted by a large oil spill, which catches fire, the toxic smoke enveloping several neighbourhoods. Pollution on this scale has devastating effects, so Kuyili and her colleagues begin investigating...
Solar experts say there's never been a faster adoption of solar, with panels popping up on rooftops.
Mercury Insurance is the state’s first to use a process that allows climate modeling to expand coverage in wildfire-prone areas.
A 'renewable energy powerhouse' will soon receive diesel generators.
With an election looming, will politicians finally listen to the majority of citizens, who want to divest from Israeli arms companies? Oil has made Norway extremely rich. We have the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, which was established with petroleum revenues in 1990. Headed by the wealthy banker and art investor Nicolai Tangen, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), has a current value of more than 20 239bn Norwegian kroner (£1.4tr). With holdings in about 8,500 companies in 69 different countries, it is the largest single investor in the world. Norway also purports to have a human-rights-based foreign policy, and the sovereign wealth fund is supposed to adhere to a set of ethical guidelines. Companies may be excluded if there is a risk that they contribute to or are responsible...
When I first arrived in Beijing in the summer of 2012, I was greeted with what local authorities called “a historically rare storm”. Trains were late, traffic was congested, basements were flooded and a man driving an SUV drowned in logged water under the Guangqumen Bridge. A total of 79 people died and the government vowed to make changes. Then Beijing mayor Guo Jinlong said the disaster had exposed many issues in Beijing’s urban planning, infrastructure and emergency management, stressing the...
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, during his Moscow visit, proposed measures to balance the $58.9 billion trade deficit caused by increased Indian oil imports from Russia. These include addressing trade barriers, improving logistics, and finalizing the India-Eurasian Economic Union FTA. Both nations aim to boost connectivity and cooperation in transport, energy, and other sectors, targeting $100 billion in trade by 2030.
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
Global warming is changing the way storms behave.
Brazil is banking on China to support a landmark UN effort to cut greenhouse gas emissions generated by international shipping as governments prepare for a decisive October vote on the plan. One of the staunchest supporters of the International Maritime Organisation’s proposed Net-Zero Framework, Brasilia is waiting for China to clarify its position on implementation of the plan, Ports and Airports Minister Sílvio Filho told reporters on Wednesday. The situation is setting up a stand-off with...
Learn how climate change may be making airplane turbulence worse and what routes are best to avoid.
Two other tropical waves in the tropical Atlantic also bear watching, but models show limited support for development this week. The post Strengthening Hurricane Erin on course to recurve out to sea appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
North Sea oil and gas heavyweight Ithaca Energy has doubled profits putting investors in the firm in line for big payouts.
It is one of the largest ice masses on Earth, covering an area of roughly 760,000 square miles. But the West Antarctic Ice Sheet is on the verge of a 'catastrophic' collapse, scientists have warned.
[Namibian] Nigerian energy company Heirs Energies is considering investing in Namibia's oil and gas industry.
Beef production contributes to numerous global crises, from climate change to habitat destruction to biodiversity loss.
Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by metres and lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations", scientists warned Wednesday.
Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India thanks to a “special mechanism” despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China. US President Donald Trump has announced an additional tariff of 25 per cent on Indian goods exported to the US from August 27, as a punishment for buying Russian oil, which constitutes 35 per cent of India’s total imports compared...
Residents cite pollution, loss of fishing and diminished tax revenue as liquefied natural gas production for export accelerates This story was originally published by Floodlight , a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action *** Continue reading...
The National Hurricane Center is urging beachgoers to stay out of the water. Parts of North Carolina's Outer Banks are under mandatory evacuation orders.
Peat bogs, which cover around 10 percent of UK land, have long been considered a vital part of tackling the climate crisis due to their substantial ability to absorb carbon.
A popular British dessert could be at risk from climate change, experts have warned.
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia is moving closer to adopting its first-ever Carbon Trading Policy and Climate Change Law, a framework officials say will protect forests, support sustainable development, and establish the country as a credible player in global climate finance.
Intense rainfall over small areas in Pakistan’s mountainous regions caused massive destruction, sweeping away entire villages. On August 15, the district of Buner in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) province experienced a weather anomaly in which glacier melt and intense monsoon rains caused floods that buried villages under mud and rock. “I’ll never forget what we saw […]
WASHINGTON — From a fake image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin dancing in the snow with a polar bear to a fabricated photo of European leaders waiting somberly outside the Oval Office, artificial intelligence (AI) enabled disinformation has clouded the diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine.
Natural climate variation is most likely reason as global heating due to fossil fuel burning has continued The melting of sea ice in the Arctic has slowed dramatically in the past 20 years, scientists have reported, with no statistically significant decline in its extent since 2005. The finding is surprising, the researchers say, given that carbon emissions from fossil fuel burning have continued to rise and trap ever more heat over that time. Continue reading...
Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin was so stirred by the esprit de corps of the US Army's 250th anniversary parade in June that he asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth if he could rejoin the ranks of the military branch.
The move puts the century-old utility in direct competition with private renewable energy companies and platforms.
The unusually large hurricane and the vulnerable barrier islands both have been influenced by climate change.
The facility known as Alpha is the first one in North America to permanently lock away climate pollution.
Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
[GroundUp] They also want TotalEnergies to stop further fossil fuel extraction in Africa
With the number of very hot days rising as well as average temperatures, more and more animals are vulnerable. But while some species can adapt, others are seeing huge population declines The residents of Tecolutilla, Mexico, knew the heatwave was bad when they heard the thuds. One by one, the town’s howler monkeys, overcome with dehydration and exhaustion, were falling from the trees like apples, their limp bodies smacking the ground as temperatures sizzled past 43C (110F) in spring last year. Those that survived were given ice and intravenous drips by rescuers. At least 83 of the primates were found dead in the state of Tabasco, though local veterinarians estimated hundreds throughout the region probably perished. Continue reading...
Thirty years ago, park rangers reintroduced grey wolves into Yellowstone National Park. They wanted to restore the ecosystem and get the elk population, which had decimated the plant community, in check. And it worked – or so the popular narrative suggests. But is it really so simple? Today on the show, we explore how the Yellowstone ecosystem has changed since wolves returned and whether those changes can really be pinned solely on wolves. Plus, how the narrative of the Yellowstone wolf legacy could affect wolf reintroduction elsewhere. Curious about other science controversies? Email us at shortwave@npr.org . Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave .
Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change.
Non-fossil fuels now account for half of India's installed energy capacity -- years ahead of schedule -- but the third-largest greenhouse gas polluter remains deeply reliant on coal for electricity generation.
A devastating flash flood in Chasoti, Kishtwar, razed houses and temples, tragically killing many pilgrims during the Machail Mata yatra. The surge miraculously halted near a school, saving most of the village, but leaving behind widespread destruction and loss of livelihoods. Villagers now grapple with the aftermath, demanding relocation due to the heightened fear of future floods.
Hurricane Erin was taking aim at the U.S. East Coast on Tuesday evening, according to forecasters who are warning Americans of life-threatening rip currents along beaches that could persist for days.
From a fake image of Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin dancing in the snow with a polar bear to a fabricated photo of European leaders waiting somberly outside the Oval Office, AI-enabled disinformation has clouded the diplomatic push to end the war in Ukraine.
In response to Washington's oil-linked tariffs, India is strategically recalibrating its diplomatic approach. By reviving the Russia-India-China troika and engaging with both Moscow and Beijing, India signals its commitment to strategic autonomy. While prioritizing dialogue and exploring alternative markets, India aims to navigate the tariff challenges without compromising its long-term geopolitical interests.
The US Air Force captured dramatic footage flying into Hurricane Erin's eye, revealing a calm center amidst the storm. Erin rapidly intensified from a Category 1 to a Category 5 hurricane, shocking forecasters. While currently far from land, its path is monitored due to potential shifts, with coastal regions urged to stay alert for possible impacts.
Storm running parallel to east coast is expected to expand in size and generate hazardous rip currents in coming days Hurricane Erin remained far out at sea on Tuesday, yet it was still producing huge swells, with waves towering 20ft (6 meters) or more and crashing across sand dunes along North Carolina’s barrier islands. The storm was tracking northward, running roughly parallel to the east coast, according to the US’s National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami. Though not projected to strike the mainland, Erin is expected to expand in size and generate hazardous rip currents in the upcoming days. Continue reading...
Only 28 countries have submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters yet to produce plans Brazil has issued an urgent call for all countries to come forward with strengthened national plans on the climate, in a last-ditch attempt to meet a key September deadline. Only 28 countries have so far submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases – including China and the EU – still to produce their plans. Continue reading...
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have risen an extra 15 parts per million since 1960 due to the declining ability of the land and sea to soak up excess CO2
[IPS] Nairobi -- Environmental campaign groups are confident that a suit filed in the United States, seeking to stop the country's Export-Import Bank (EXIM) from the 'unlawful' lending of nearly USD 5 billion to the controversial Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, will succeed.
The first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic season is poised to bring life-threatening impacts to much of the East Coast even though it’s unlikely to make landfall.
[Daily Maverick] The Durban metro's landmark 400MW power deal is not a renewable energy success. It's a carefully orchestrated national strategy to avert an industrial catastrophe that could wipe out 5% of GDP.
Exclusive: Labour ministers choosing to weaken green protections inherited from the bloc, analysis reveals From clean air to pesticides: how UK has lagged behind EU on the environment The UK is using Brexit to weaken crucial environmental protections and is falling behind the EU despite Labour’s manifesto pledge not to dilute standards, analysis has found. Experts have said ministers are choosing to use Brexit to “actively go backwards” in some cases, though there are also areas where the UK has improved nature laws such as by banning sand eel fishing . The planning and infrastructure bill , which overrides the EU’s habitats directive and allows developers to pay into a general nature fund rather than keeping or creating new habitat nearby to make up for what is destroyed. The...
Deaths from short-term exposure to fine particulates spewed by forest fires underestimated by 93% Choking smoke spewed by wildfires is far more dangerous than previously thought, a new study has found, with death tolls from short-term exposure to fine particulates underestimated by 93%. Researchers found that 535 people in Europe died on average each year between 2004 and 2022 as a result of breathing in the tiny toxic particles known as PM2.5 that are released when wildfires rage. Continue reading...
Erin is the first hurricane of the 2025 Atlantic storm season.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has announced the launch of its first-ever Renewable Energy Offtake Programme.
Indigenous groups from all eight Amazonian nations said decades of deforestation, mining, fossil fuel drilling and large-scale farming have pushed the region toward a point of no return.
[Namibian] Namibia's beef and charcoal industries will need to comply with new European Union (EU) regulations aimed at stopping global deforestation.
The state has plugged hundreds of the unused wells, but thousands are still leaking dangerous chemicals and climate-warming methane. The post Orphan wells leave toxic legacy across Pennsylvania appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The evacuations come at the height of tourist season.
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). The icy caps of our planet hold a frozen secret. Inside the permafrost, within the Arctic Circle, vast amounts of carbon are stored. And as the climate changes and the world heats, many fear this could lead to a tipping point, where thaw causes a viscous cycle of greenhouse gas emissions. But... Could it? Is permafrost really a tipping element for our planet? And how should we be keeping permafrost frozen - to protect ourselves from as much global warming as possible? Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam
Report part of a project used in lobbying effort to dismiss UN concerns that industrial emissions were damaging 50,000-year-old ancient rock art Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Western Australia government “put a very rosy spin” on a summary report of a project checking if pollutants from Woodside were damaging 50,000-year-old rock art, according to a private email sent by the lead scientist. In an email released to the ABC , Murujuga Rock Art Monitoring Project lead scientist Prof Ben Mullins, of Curtin University, said the WA government had “insisted” on writing the summary report, despite a contract saying that Curtin should write it. Continue reading...
Baker Hughes is among the oil and gas firms now finding business opportunities in the tech world.
An international nonprofit has helped carbon markets in Peru, Kenya, Pakistan and Mexico. Its guide is aimed at "ensuring integrity."
[The Conversation Africa] Droughts are a familiar hardship in Ghana's semi-arid north, where rainfall is erratic and agriculture is the mainstay of rural economies. The economic and environmental effects of drought have been well documented. But less attention is paid to its psychological toll on farmers and their families.
Recent fatal crashes in Africa have spotlighted critical issues within the continent's aviation sector, including pilot training, regulatory enforcement, and maintenance standards. Experts attribute these incidents to human error, systemic negligence, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated by climate change. Calls are growing for stricter adherence to international standards and improved government oversight to enhance safety and restore public trust.
A recent study claims to have found new geochemical evidence of an Earth-altering comet impact at the end of the last ice age, but skeptics still aren't convinced.
A six-week period of extraordinary heat in 2024 melted 62 gigatonnes of ice on the Arctic archipelago of Svalbard, obliterating all previous melt records
Locals in the town of Stroud in the Cotswolds have demanded the long-time Labour donor and entrepreneur removes the banner from his office building.
The storm, which is set to move through the North Atlantic, could bring 'an increased possibility of stronger winds and rain, some of which could be heavy and thundery', warned the Met Office.
In the Arab region, a thought-to-be oil oasis, green jobs constitute 29 percent of energy sector roles, and 23 percent of the oil and gas sector. These numbers signify a push towards sustainable business and practices, with the Arab region striving to get away from oil, in their advancement towards the completion of the SDGs […]
NOAA's GOES-19 satellite captured images of Hurricane Erin as it developed in the Atlantic and then rapidly strengthened into a Category 5 storm.
Assessment suggests cost of project to store 700,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste could reach £54bn The UK’s proposal for a new underground nuclear waste dump has been described as “unachievable” in a Treasury assessment of the project. Ministers have put new nuclear power at the centre of their green energy revolution. But the problem of what to do with 700,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste – roughly the volume of 6,000 doubledecker buses – from the country’s past nuclear programme, as well as future waste from nuclear expansion, has yet to be solved. Continue reading...
The future of energy generation might be in rotating, self-propelled hunks of ice.
It is lashing out at the world’s leading energy organization for saying oil and gas use could start declining as the world pivots to cleaner alternatives.
A State of Emergency has been declared as Hurricane Erin is set to travel north along the US East Coast. The storm is expected to gain strength as it currently sits as a Category 4 hurricane.
Forecasters expect Hurricane Erin, one of the fastest rapidly intensifying storms in history, to bring flooding and dangerous currents as the Category 4 hurricane travels to the U.S. East Coast this week.
Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as the death toll increased to six since the outbreaks began. The Iberian peninsula has been particularly affected by forest fires fuelled by heatwaves and drought blamed on climate change that have hit southern Europe. More than 343,000 hectares (848,000 acres) of land – the equivalent of nearly half a million football pitches – have been destroyed this...
The eventual recovery price tag will depend on whether the eastern black rail can shift inland as climate change affects its coastal habitat.
Most of more than 147,000 customers affected reconnected by Monday as category 4 storm not forecast to make landfall Hurricane Erin ’s outer bands pelted the US territory of Puerto Rico with heavy rains and tropical-storm winds during the day on Sunday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of customers, according to officials. At one point, more than 147,000 utility customers were without power in Puerto Rico, according to Luma Energy, a private company that oversees the transmission and distribution of power on the island. By 5.30am on Monday, 96.3% of customers had electric service, with most who were affected by outages being concentrated in the Caguas, Mayagüez and San Juan regions, Luma said on X. Guardian staff contributed reporting Continue reading...
Hurricane Erin reintensified to a Category 4 storm with 130 mph (215 kph) maximum sustained winds early Monday and moved closer to the Southeast Bahamas.
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