Against the backdrop of an energy crisis and a warming planet, more than 50 countries have come to Santa Marta, Colombia, to discuss concrete ways to phase out oil, gas, and coal.
It is an invisible contaminant that has been found in fisheries, an essential part of the food chain for many Pacific Islanders. Mercury, emitted from fossil fuel power generation and other industrial processes around the world, has now penetrated marine ecosystems in the Pacific Islands with detrimental consequences for people’s health and wellbeing. But island […]
The head of the Climate Change Information Center at the Agricultural Research Center, Mohamed Ali Fahim, on Tuesday settled a debate which occurs each watermelon season regarding claims that Egypt’s watermelons are “premature” or “carcinogenic”. These claims have no scientific basis, he said, assuring that the watermelons produced in Egypt are completely safe and subject … The post Government official settles debate surrounding ‘contaminated’ watermelons in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Reasons for the UAE's decision may include regional politics and a desire to sell more oil than allowed by OPEC production quotas.
A lawsuit in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims seeks an order requiring the government to help account for funds owed to Native Americans who have oil and gas holdings.
The nation’s first green sovereign bond offering last April raised $879 million to fund activities including climate change mitigation, biodiversity preservation and pollution control.
Delegates pointed to the Iran war — and the resulting energy crisis — as a reason to transition away from fossil fuels.
LIVE: Read the Daily Mail's coverage of the ongoing crisis in the Middle East as Donald Trump holds a crisis meeting with energy executives amid soaring oil prices
Unverified reports in Ukrainian media suggested that a Transneft oil pumping station was targeted in the morning attack.
From Doringbaai to Port Nolloth, West Coast communities are pushing back against mining and offshore oil and gas expansion. Residents, activists and fishers say consultation processes fail local people while environmental degradation and economic inequality continue to deepen
[Scrolla] South Africa's latest coal-fired power station, Kusile, took decades to finish building, cost hundreds of billions of rands, and became one of the most controversial infrastructure projects in the country's energy history.
France has announced a “first of its kind” plan to phase out coal by 2030, oil by 2045 and gas by 2050 during a global conference aimed at breaking reliance on fossil fuels.
The Toyota Tundra and Tacoma are known for retaining their value quite well, but one of these two Toyota pickups has a slight disadvantage here.
Europe's climate extremes have hit new highs — but renewables are now supplying nearly half of the continent's electricity.
In 2025, the world razed less forest than any other year in the last decade. The bad news: global warming is making wildfires more frequent and intense.
[The Conversation Africa] As heat, floods and drought intensify, governments, donors and cities rely on climate risk assessments to decide who gets support and where money goes. A climate risk assessment uses information on climate hazards, exposure, vulnerability and responses to identify where, who or what is most at risk to climate impacts.
Chinese scientists are moving technology that converts greenhouse gases into aviation fuel out of the laboratory and towards large-scale production. Global jet fuel prices surged to US$175 a barrel in March – a year-on-year leap of 94.4 per cent – and broke through the US$200 mark in April, more than doubling the cost from a year earlier. Fuel costs have forced airlines to cancel flights. As energy prices spiked amid the war on Iran, a team from the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the...
Ed Miliband was locked in a bitter war of words with the oil industry on Tuesday after branding BP's profits 'morally and economically wrong'.
A proactive nationwide operation has been targeting oil depots and pipeline operators in key provinces following reports of irregular fuel stock levels that may indicate hoarding and speculative profiteering amid the ongoing supply crunch.
BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN, Brunei - The European Union’s top diplomat has urged partner countries in Southeast Asia not to turn to Russia for oil supplies as they try to cope with widespread fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.
A Scottish battery storage project has secured a £245 million non-recourse funding package.
Learn how Arctic sea ice created natural refuges for bowhead whales during centuries of industrial whaling, shaping which populations are recovering today.
Fire officials in the Northwest Territories are warning people to prepare for another challenging wildfire season due in part to ongoing drought conditions in parts of the territory.
Pirates appear to be taking advantage of international naval strength being diverted to Middle East Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising fears of a resurgence in piracy around the Horn of Africa, and adding to the woes of the global shipping industry. The merchant vessel Sward was taken over on 26 April, a day after a dhow was seized. These followed the 21 April hijacking of Honour 25, a motor tanker carrying 18,000 barrels of oil, according to the Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO), the tracking service of the EU’s naval force. Continue reading...
The United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave both OPEC and the broader OPEC+ alliance effective May 1, delivering a major blow to the oil producers' group and its de facto leader Saudi Arabia amid the ongoing Iran conflict that has severely disrupted Gulf energy exports.
A decades-long study has confirmed that deep ocean water near Antarctica is growing warmer—warm enough to melt the South Pole's ice shelves.
The UAE leaving Opec is seen as a major blow and potential death knell for the oil cartel.
The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it will leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (Opec) and the wider Opec+ alliance effective May 1, a move that signals a push for greater control over its production strategy. The decision followed “a comprehensive review” of the country’s production policy and capacity, the Ministry of Infrastructure said in a statement, adding that it was based on national interests and a commitment to help meet global market...
Kazakhstan’s energy ministry said crude will now move through the Baltic Sea port of Ust-Luga and a joint Russian-Kazakh oil pipeline.
US president has accused organisation of ‘ripping off the rest of the world’ by inflating oil prices Business live – latest updates The United Arab Emirates has quit the Opec oil cartel in a heavy blow to the group and its de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, amid the global energy shock caused by the Iran war. The stunning loss of the UAE, a longstanding Opec member, could create disarray and weaken the group, which has usually sought to show a united front despite internal disagreements over a range of issues from geopolitics to production quotas. Continue reading...
India’s imports of Russian crude oil have declined 20 per cent month-on-month in April to 1.57 million barrels per day, easing from the sharp surge recorded in March. The spike in March had been driven by the availability of floating cargoes during the Iran conflict.
[This Day] The Stakeholder Democracy Network (SDN) has launched a capacity-building programme aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight of methane emissions in Nigeria's oil and gas industry.
The scariest thing about swimming in British seas is the temperature - but that could all be about to change, experts have warned.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has caused an unprecedented disruption in global energy markets, bottlenecking 20 percent of the world’s supply of oil and liquefied natural gas. We don’t yet know exactly what this means for […]
The ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has seen energy prices soar, but thanks to solar panels and a home battery, Alice Klein pays just A$25 (£13) a month for her electricity, even when charging an electric car or running an air conditioner
Climate group calls for urgent windfall tax on excess fossil fuel profits, as delegates tell Colombia conference their nations are suffering The Middle East oil and gas crunch will impose as much as a trillion dollars of additional costs on the global economy while petroleum companies rake in spectacular profits from elevated fuel prices, analysis has revealed. The uneven distribution of risk and reward comes amid rising concern that the US-Israeli attack on Iran is worsening inequality, poverty and hunger across a world that has become dangerously dependent on fossil fuels. Continue reading...
The Arab oil producer has long expressed frustration with the quotas it has to follow as part of OPEC, the cartel of major state-owned oil producers.
Antarctica is melting from below as deep ocean heat marches closer to the continent's fragile ice shelves, a study has warned.
Iran has less than a month of oil storage as the U.S. continues to block its ports during the war, an intelligence firm said.
Oil prices surged Tuesday, extending Monday's gains as stalled US-Iran peace efforts and Strait of Hormuz disruptions pressured market sentiment. WTI Crude and Brent Crude saw notable increases, driven by constrained Middle East oil flows and ongoing geopolitical tensions. Investor focus remains on diplomatic developments and central bank policy signals.
Energy company hails ‘exceptional’ contribution of oil trading operations as profits hit $3.2bn in the first quarter Business live – latest updates BP’s quarterly profits have more than doubled after a jump in oil and gas prices linked to the conflict in the Middle East. The energy company said on Tuesday that underlying profits for the first quarter were $3.2bn (£2.4bn), up by more than 130% from $1.38bn in the equivalent period a year ago and outstripping City forecasts of $2.67bn. Continue reading...
The Legislature last year eliminated a 2030 deadline to cut emissions. Environmentalists say the move opened the door for the state to soft-pedal its clean energy ambitions.
Some people in the MAHA movement are angry with the Trump administration's stance on environmental toxins — including its current support for the maker of the pesticide glyphosate.
The acquisition of ARC Resources is the first such deal in the three-year tenure of CEO Wael Sawan, who has been pressed recently to bolster the company’s fossil fuel reserves.
Colombia's environment minister opens up about the country's effort to sidestep the U.N.'s slow-moving climate process.
Climate change is widely believed to be having an effect on tick numbers: Ticks like warm, humid weather, and more can be seen after a mild winter.
Lawsuits allege that State Farm tries to avoid paying what it owes for hail damage. The litigation is happening as homeowners face soaring insurance costs, partly due to threats from climate change.
[The Conversation Africa] In African countries, there's a gap between the financing available for renewable energy and the projects its meant to reach. Funds are not reaching the right places and even as more funding is announced for clean energy, many projects don't get off the ground because the financial tools available don't fit their needs.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01770C, Paper Xi Liu, Xinying Wang, Yang Liu, Ao Jia, Yi Peng, Wanjie Gao, Bingyan Song, Kunming Yang, Jiarui He, Yuping Wu Alloys with metallic glasses (MG) is a promising strategy to overcome the challenges, including severe volume expansion, sluggish kinetics, and limiting capacity, as anodes for potassium-ion batteries (PIBs). However, excessive... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Across Southeast Asia, governments are seeking Russian oil and gas to ease fuel shortages triggered by the continuing chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz, a crisis that has sent energy prices higher and forced import-dependent countries to look beyond their usual suppliers. But analysts say the scramble for Russian fuel also raises a bigger question for the region: whether Moscow can turn a short-term role as an emergency energy supplier into longer-term influence there. Member states of the...
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Even the drawdown of 400 million barrels of oil has barely contained price rises. For gas, there is as yet no globally coordinated system for emergencies. - 2026/05 / article , 2026/05 energy
The coming summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump offers a window to stabilise bilateral ties through trade deals, but former diplomats and business figures have urged the leaders to move beyond commerce during their talks. At a forum held by the Centre for China and Globalisation (CCG) in Beijing on Sunday, analysts and former officials called on the leaders to address issues such as healthcare, climate change, technological decoupling and AI...
Trump endorsed conservative influencer Alyssa Marie's name change idea in a Truth Social post Sunday night.
A tanker carrying U.S. crude oil from Texas arrived in Tokyo Bay, marking Japan's first delivery of American oil as it moves to diversify supply.
Earth Justice and the Sierra Club, which sued Gov. Kathy Hochul's administration for failing to implement the state's controversial climate change law, -- -- are banking millions from well-heeled donors.
Scientists were shocked to find that the Houtman Abrolhos Islands’ coral reefs survived a prolonged extreme heatwave in 2025 virtually unharmed, which may reveal how to protect corals elsewhere
Research has shown that severe El Niño events can have lasting effects on Earth’s systems—potentially locking the global climate into a warmer regime.
Climate change, urban sprawl, farm irrigation and thirsty data centers are stressing many regions of the country — and it's not always the ones you'd expect.
The U.S. chargé d'affaires in Caracas urged Venezuela's private sector to seize what he described as a "historic opportunity" in the oil industry,
[New Era] Petrofund recently hosted a local suppliers' workshop for upstream oil and gas in Windhoek.
Oilfield service companies operating in Venezuela are redeploying equipment as the interim government pushes ahead with a broad industry overhaul.
The Global Environment Facility’s new $3.9 billion funding cycle aims to accelerate environmental action by shifting from individual projects to system-wide environmental transformation.
Fuel prices held steady across major Indian cities on Monday, defying volatile global crude oil markets driven by Middle East tensions. Despite Brent crude exceeding $106 per barrel, domestic petrol and diesel rates remained unchanged. This stability, however, is precarious, with potential hikes looming if international oil prices continue their ascent.
Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good.
Former prime minister says policies will lose support without continued lower prices, while Malcolm Turnbull points to some progress in US Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Kevin Rudd has described Donald Trump’s cuts to support for green industries as “unfortunate”, warning that Australians would conclude the clean transition was “bullshit” if it did not offer tangible benefits to their lives. But – in some of his first comments since finishing his term as Australia’s ambassador to the US – the former prime minister said climate policies would have staying power if they delivered affordable prices, a reliable energy supply and new job opportunities. Continue reading...
AI forecast models offer some clear benefits over traditional physical models, but they are ill-equipped to handle the increasing volatility of a warming climate.
British scientists have revealed a controversial plan to sprinkle salt into the sky in an effort to slow climate change.
SINGAPORE - Oil prices extended gains on Monday, rising nearly 2% as peace talks between the United States and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.
The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning to the renewables king of the planet: China. Chinese exports of solar technology, batteries and electric vehicles all reached record highs in March, according to energy think tank Ember, a sign that the historic oil … The post The Iran war has the world buying more clean energy. China stands to benefit the most appeared first on Egypt Independent.
From toxic smoke and oil spills to rising emissions, poisoned soil, and damaged ecosystems, war can reshape the environment long after the fighting stops.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 5, May 2026.
Customers of Ikesu Onsen, a traditional Japanese bathhouse in Tsushima in Aichi prefecture, have had to delay their daily dips due to the Iran war. The sento, or public bathhouse, has been forced to push back its opening time by an hour since late March because of an unstable supply of fuel oil, according to Kyodo. Monthly delivery has been halved from about a tonne, leading the number of customers of the family-run 97-year-old sento to fall to around 10 per day. “It’s a major blow,” its...
Thailand's steel and iron industry is reeling from the impact of soaring oil prices triggered by the Middle East conflict, as higher shipping costs for imported iron ore -- the key raw material for steelmaking -- push production expenses to new heights.
The justices sided with fossil fuel companies facing coastal erosion lawsuits in Louisiana. The ruling could complicate their fight against financial responsibility for climate change.
Researchers blame a number of factors including rising temperatures causing fuel to dry out and be more flammable.
Starting this year, provinces will be graded on efforts to ensure China’s carbon dioxide emissions peak before 2030.
[UN News] As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to shield their economies from the shocks caused by fossil fuel reliance, rein in import bills - and meet key climate action targets.
Chinese scientists have achieved a breakthrough in “all-iron flow battery” technology that could sharply reduce the cost of storing renewable energy while significantly extending battery lifespan. Lithium costs over 80 times more than iron as a raw industrial material at present. An iron battery may offer a potential solution to one of the biggest bottlenecks in the global energy transition, according to the researchers. A team from the Institute of Metal Research under the Chinese Academy of...
Iran's Vice President warned of a fourfold retaliation against nations supporting damage to its infrastructure, particularly its oil sector, following US President Trump's remarks. This threat underscores heightened tensions around Iran's energy assets amidst ongoing conflict and diplomatic efforts, including a proposed two-stage plan to the US.
Tuna populations around the Pacific Islands could move away as ocean temperatures increase.
Darren Jones suggests cost of energy, food and flights will remain high after de-escalation and Hormuz strait reopens The UK faces higher prices for food and fuel for at least eight months after the war in Iran ends, a minister has said. The closure of the strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane that carried a fifth of global oil and gas, has sent oil prices soaring since the US and Israeli attacks on Iran began in February. Darren Jones, the chief secretary to the prime minister, said the conflict would probably continue to raise prices for energy, food and flights in the coming months as potential issues around energy supplies affect production, rather than lead to shortages on supermarket shelves. The UK government has urged motorists to fill up their cars as usual amid higher...
Global tensions in West Asia, particularly around the Strait of Hormuz, are driving market volatility and influencing crude oil prices. Investors are also closely watching corporate earnings, with key results due this week, alongside crucial US economic data and the Federal Reserve's policy decision.
Researchers find ‘alarming’ effect on fertility across global species from simultaneous exposures Simultaneous exposure to toxic chemicals and climate change’s impacts likely generates an additive or synergistic effect that increases reproductive harm, and may contribute to the broad global drop in fertility, new peer-reviewed research finds . The review of scientific literature considers how endocrine-disrupting chemicals, often found in plastic, coupled with climate change’s effects, such as heat stress, are each linked to reductions in fertility and fecundity across global species – including in humans, wildlife and invertebrates. Continue reading...
In the face of a prolonged US energy blockade of Cuba, solar panels from China have come to the rescue and provided a model of independence from fossil fuels that is resonating globally amid what is being called the worst energy crisis in history. Within the 12 months through February, solar’s share of national power generation in Cuba increased from 6 per cent to more than 20 per cent, according to Microgrid Media, a California-based publication that tracks global renewable energy capacity. “By...
A gathering in Colombia reflects mounting impatience with the slow pace of global climate negotiations. Countries first agreed at COP28 in Dubai in 2023 to "transition away from fossil fuels," but made little progress on it.
Exactly 40 years ago, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was destroyed in the worst nuclear disaster the world has ever seen. But what would happen if it occurred in the UK today?
The push to cut the park system even further has underscored ongoing questions about how smoothly parks can operate as warm weather and summer vacations draw tourists.
Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zero One vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower. The government departments responsible for these two visions do not appear to have agreed on their numbers. Continue reading...
Uttar Pradesh is reeling under a severe heatwave, with Banda recording a scorching 47.4 degrees Celsius, its highest in April since 1951. Many districts exceeded 42 degrees Celsius, and the heatwave is expected to persist until Monday. Relief might arrive Tuesday with a western disturbance bringing light rainfall.
US President Donald Trump and other top administration officials were likely targets of a gunman who tried to storm a White House correspondents’ dinner, the acting US attorney general said on Sunday, after a major security breach in the heart of Washington. Chaos erupted at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night as shots were fired near a security checkpoint outside the subterranean ballroom where the glitzy, high-profile event was being held. Secret Service agents, weapons drawn, rushed to...
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
The Ottawa Senators have been swept out of the Stanley Cup playoffs after losing 4-2 to the Carolina Hurricanes at home Saturday afternoon.
China's potential fourth aircraft carrier, possibly named 'He Jian' and hinted to be nuclear-powered, signals a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. This development, showcased in the film 'Into The Deep', aligns with China's transition to a blue-water navy and its expanding global maritime ambitions.
Monsoon brings romanticized scenes but also a public health reality of increased malaria risk, especially for vulnerable groups. Despite significant national declines, malaria persists in localized pockets due to environmental and socio-economic factors. Climate change further complicates transmission patterns, necessitating sustained surveillance and targeted interventions for elimination.
Once global warming peaks, it could take centuries to cool things back down. But we can bend the curve by cutting fossil fuel emissions now.
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the US of prioritizing oil and energy dominance, alleging military actions in Iran and Venezuela are resource-driven. He claims Washington disregards international law, opting for power over rules. Lavrov urged the US towards dialogue, criticizing policy shifts that strain relations and push Europe away from Russian gas, likening it to a 'colonial era'.
The American Lung Association report comes amid the EPA’s expansive rollback of environmental protections.
This week’s Times Past includes a look back to 10 years ago when “Regazza” were crowned winners of the Shetland Young Enterprise competition.
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has urged the government to urgently address alleged irregularities in the oil supply chain, warning that fuel may be disappearing before reaching consumers, with potential losses estimated at up to 16 billion baht.
The US has tightened its grip on Iran's oil revenue by sanctioning a major Chinese refinery and numerous shipping entities involved in transporting Iranian crude. This move targets a "shadow network" and escalates pressure amid regional tensions. China has criticized the sanctions, urging an end to their political use and warning of harm to legitimate trade.
A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M. Filatex, one of India’s biggest polyester yarn producers, is paying nearly 30 per cent more for the petroleum-derived feedstocks – purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG) – that it needs to make yarn, as Chinese suppliers raise prices and Middle East supply is disrupted,...
In February 2025, a cheap Russian drone tore through Chornobyl’s confinement shelter. Workers warn the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident is not safe yet The dosimeter clipped to your chest ticks faster the moment you step off the designated path inside the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Step back, and it slows again – an invisible line between clean ground and contamination. Above rises the “new safe confinement” (NSC) – the largest, movable steel structure ever built, taller than the Statue of Liberty, wider than the Colosseum, its arch curving overhead like an aircraft hangar built for giant planes. Continue reading...
Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good. Already struggling with a shrinking customer base and ageing owners without successors, the oil price surge is dealing a fresh blow to sento, as the communal baths are known in Japanese, with regulated pricing making it...
Drivers parking at the Park Road car park in Queenborough, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, will be hit by a charge of £1.60-per-hour from April 1 - which previously was free.
Scientists revived a 24,000-year-old microscopic organism frozen in Siberian permafrost, offering new insights into how life endures extreme conditions.
The Ontario based company behind Drake's ice blocks in Toronto, told Global News they were pleased with the excitement around the album release stunt.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of El Nino conditions during the South West monsoon season. Economists and experts note that a weak monsoon will add to the woes caused by higher crude oil prices, and fertilizer supply disruptions.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner holds a dominant polling lead over Gov Janet Mills ahead of the June primary.
Officials from Ontario and the Yukon have entered into a partnership that marks “the first step” toward deploying small modular reactors in the Yukon – technology they say could help solve the territory’s energy crisis.
Revised figures increase fears about energy-intensive datacentres worsening climate emergency The UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of artificial intelligence, it has emerged, after officials raised their estimate of carbon emissions from AI by a factor of more than 100. According to new data quietly published this week, energy use by AI datacentres in the UK could cause the emission of up to 123m tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) – about as much as generated by 2.7 million people – over the next 10 years. Continue reading...
The global automotive industry is entering one of the most transformative periods in its history. Electrification is accelerating, emissions regulations are tightening across major markets, and vehicles are rapidly evolving into software-defined platforms. Yet beneath the headlines about electric vehicles (EVs), another transformation is quietly reshaping the automotive ecosystem: the evolution of vehicle diagnostics. Rather […]
An Orascom Construction-led consortium, chaired by Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris, has finalized plans to develop a 900 MW onshore wind farm in Ras Shokeir. This major renewable energy venture, located in the high-wind corridor of the Gulf of Suez, is being executed in partnership with France’s ENGIE and Aeolus (a subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Tsusho). … The post Orascom-led consortium to build one of Egypt’s largest green energy sites appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The scene in Tuapse has turned apocalyptic in recent days after strikes on a local oil refinery sparked major fires and caused an oil spill.
The climate event is poised to supercharge weather extremes and push global temperatures to new highs.
SINGAPORE — Global weather forecasters predict a strong El Nino weather phenomenon will build during the second half of 2026, threatening hotter and drier weather across much of Asia, while boosting rains in parts of North and South...
The pipeline expansion project will begin from Chetwynd, B.C., and run down to Vancouver, sending natural gas all the way down to the U.S. border.
‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh path The world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, takes place in Santa Marta, Colombia, from 24 to 29 April. A “coalition of the willing” – including 54 countries and various subnational governments, civil society groups and academics – will try to chart a new path to powering the world with low-carbon energy. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and Senate bills led by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) would give oil and […]
The wind industry smells opportunity in Europe. At an expo in Madrid this week, the convention floor was abuzz as hundreds of European, American, Japanese and Korean exhibitors vied to pitch their products, knowing the continent urgently needs to shore up its energy security amid the US-Israel war on Iran. But there was one glaring absence: not a single company operating a booth was Chinese, with China’s participants only networking from the sidelines. At a time when many in Europe seek a rapid...
Asian markets navigated a cautious trading session Friday, influenced by ongoing Iran conflict uncertainties and stalled US-Iran talks. While some indices saw modest gains, others dipped, reflecting investor unease. Rising oil prices added to market anxiety, with analysts predicting continued volatility. Attention also turned to currency markets, particularly the Japanese yen, and upcoming central bank policy decisions.
This is a guest blog post by John Lang about his new " Climate Trunk " graphics project and website. He will add one graphic per week for about 2 years rounding out the big picture of human-caused climate change graphic by graphic. If you had to explain climate change in 10 seconds, what would you say? Climate scientists Katharine Hayhoe and Kimberly Nicholas have long boiled it down to five phrases: It’s real. It’s us. It’s bad. We’re sure. And we can fix it. This framing has helped millions cut through a topic swamped by jargon, acronyms and complexity. The first four Climate Trunk graphics owe a debt to that tradition. You’ll notice below I leave one off: we’re sure. Not because scientific certainty doesn’t matter...
[The Conversation Africa] US President Donald Trump is a longtime climate denier and oil industry ally, who sums up his own energy policy as "drill, baby, drill". Yet he is doing more than almost anyone to speed up the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs).
Middle East tensions surged Friday, pushing oil prices up as Iran released footage of commandos boarding a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and reported military activity over Tehran. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could severely impact global supply, with inventories potentially falling to multi-year lows. Markets remain on edge as diplomatic efforts face uncertainty.
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Only 22 Democrats voted for the bill despite geothermal's popularity.
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey captured the oil and gas industry’s rising frustration with the Trump administration over the uncertainty and increased shipping costs fomented by the war in Iran.
A U.S. negotiator warned other countries in a closed-door meeting that efforts to rein in climate pollution from ships has "no prospect" of success.
State regulators passed the nation’s strictest rules for controlling methane leaks from landfills in November. Now, those may be changing.
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius Days after the first wave of Russian tanks surged over the border into Ukraine in March 2022, dockers at a port in northern England took a stand. Appalled by Vladimir Putin’s brutality, workers at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire vowed never to unload any Russian oil destined for the nearby Stanlow refinery, a major hub for UK fuel supplies. Continue reading...
David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor is poised to reject a growing push for a new 25% tax on gas exports in next month’s budget, prompting David Pocock to accuse the government of “caving in” to the gas industry. It’s understood the government has elected not to pursue a new tax on gas exports in the budget , prompted in part by the global oil crisis and Anthony Albanese’s diplomatic efforts in shoring up fuel supply from Asian allies by pledging reliable access to liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...
An overhaul of listing and trading rules has driven a 16-year-old board for start-ups on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to an all-time high, and traders believe the listed companies’ above-average earnings growth and exposure to renewable energy will extend the record-setting run. The ChiNext 50 Index of the board’s 50 biggest stocks and the ChiNext Composite Index both broke highs set in 2015 this week, outpacing other equity gauges of yuan-denominated stocks, which have yet to fully recoup their...
He was renowned for his skill at capturing candid scenes of penguins, polar bears and other cold-weather creatures — and for his ability to tolerate extreme discomfort.
Scots are set to bask in the sun this weekend with Glasgow hotter than the Greek capital Athens amid an 'extreme' wildfire risk.
The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight.
Hundreds of residents have been forced from their homes near Georgia's coast, where a wildfire destroyed more than 50 homes.
More than 50% of voters at first AGM under new leadership oppose plans to scrap climate reporting BP’s board has suffered a triple climate rebellion in its first shareholder meeting since appointing new leadership to steer the embattled oil company. More than 50% of shareholders voting at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) came out against its plans to scrap its existing climate reporting, and its resolution to replace in-person annual shareholder meetings – a lightning rod for climate protest in recent years – with online-only events. Continue reading...
Minnesota's Democrat Attorney General Keith Ellison used his phone as a woman became emotional while recounting an interaction with ICE agents during a town hall.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico said 119,000 metric tons of oil are projected to arrive in the country by the end of April.
The Iran war has delivered a systemic shock to the Gulf’s security architecture and economic miracle. Two taboos were rapidly broken. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption and close to a quarter of seaborne crude, was paralysed for sustained periods. Iranian strikes reached deep into Gulf territory, hitting ports, energy terminals and airports with a frequency that exceeded attacks on Israel. War-risk insurance premiums and tanker charter rates surged...
[Health-e] The devastating effects of human-induced climate change are now a lived reality rather than a distant possibility. Together with the La Niña weather phenomenon, climate change has intensified extreme weather events across the region.
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, respectively, would give oil and gas companies broad legal immunity from policies and lawsuits aimed at holding the industry accountable for damages caused by its emissions. Continue reading...
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has firmly refuted claims of an impending petrol and diesel price hike, labeling such reports as 'fake news' designed to cause public alarm. Asserting India's unique fuel price stability over the past four years, the government highlighted its proactive measures to shield citizens from global energy market volatility and geopolitical impacts.
The world of 2026 is marked by overlapping crises that continue to expose the fragility of our systems and the persistence of inequality. Geopolitical conflicts enrich a few while devastating many, intensifying the already catastrophic impacts of climate change. These political choices are not neutral—they shrink civic spaces, reinforce political extremism, and unleash coordinated assaults […]
Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline Oh, that’s (potentially) interesting. The European Commission was planning to offer journalists a technical briefing on the €90bn loan and the 20th package of sanctions just now. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the meeting of the Supreme Council of Energy to review current energy supplies, including electricity, petroleum products, and natural gas, which are secured in coordination with different ministries to ensure uninterrupted services for productive sectors despite regional and international challenges. Attendees included Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa, … The post PM chairs Supreme Council of Energy meeting to review current supply status appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Translating the conductivity of individual carbon nanotubes into practical, macroscopic conductors remains a challenge. We report highly aligned fibers of double-walled carbon nanotubes intercalated with chains of tetrachloroaluminate anions (AlCl4−) in ...
A meeting of G7 nations on the environment begins in Paris on Thursday but climate change has been left off the agenda to avoid a row with the United States.
Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran has begun amid renewed attacks on oil tankers in the strait of Hormuz and a US blockade on Iranian vessels through the crucial trade route. The future of this narrow waterway – and curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme – are at the centre of the talks after Tehran’s de facto blockade on oil and gas tankers via the strait pushed up energy prices. Continue reading...
For years, Nasa funded a dream called SpiderFab – a spider-like robot that would crawl through orbit, weaving solar power stations and giant antennas from spools of carbon fibre – creating structures too large for any rocket to carry whole. Although SpiderFab never ended up in space, scientists from the Shenyang Institute of Automation in northern China say they have built the key technologies to reach a similar goal. The team first made the building blocks from a carbon-fibre composite, shaping...
The Republican-drafted legislation doubles down on the Trump administration's attacks on international climate and energy programs.
Heat-related illnesses are increasing as temperatures rise, while drought forces fresh food prices up, making healthy diets out of reach to vulnerable people, says a new report.
The energy company lost a bid to move litigation over its oil pipeline from state to federal court.
New legislation requiring landlords to meet stricter energy efficiency standards is intensifying pressure on Shetland’s strained housing market.
[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africa experiences more frequent extreme weather events, government has launched a national initiative to strengthen climate-responsive development across municipalities.
US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on Iran, disrupting global energy flows. The US Central Command has directed numerous vessels to turn back, highlighting the growing impact on international trade amidst stalled diplomatic efforts.
The Czech Republic said its nuclear power project with South Korea is progressing on schedule, signaling potential expansion of cooperation.
LONDON - Traders placed a series of bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude oil prices just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday.
Environmental considerations included the protection of natural heritage features, wildfire polices and climate action.
The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.
The provincial government kicked off the consultations more than a year after lifting a ban on fracking that was in place for over a decade.
The case is part of a messy legal dispute about a section of the Line 5 energy pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel The supreme court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an ageing pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court. Continue reading...
Climate activists staged an Earth Day protest outside BlackRock’s Edinburgh offices, accusing the firm of links to fossil fuels and global conflict.
Learn how a dramatic climate shift in the Pacific may have wiped out an entire underwater ecosystem deep below the Galápagos — and it could happen again.
[This Day] More than 20 years after an unsuccessful attempt to record a commercial oil discovery within the Nigeria-Sao Tome & Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ), the two countries are calling for willing investors, particularly independent producers in Nigeria, to go into aggressive search for hydrocarbon in the ultra-deep frontier basin.
Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.
The German subsidiary of Russia's state-owned oil company Rosneft told German regulators that the Russian Energy Ministry had ordered the suspension.
[Unicef] Climate change is reshaping what childhood looks like.
Saie have teamed up with Sephora to celebrate international Earth Day today by launching Planet Beautiful 2026, an initiative set to recover over 1 million pounds (approximately 454,000 kilogrammes) of plastic waste for recycling.
The Erawan National Park in Kanchanaburi reopened on Wednesday after brief closure due to concerning wildfire and harmful PM2.5 situation.
The agency’s inspector general had sought to uncover “fraud, waste, and abuse” in the city’s handling of EPA funds.
The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices -- and prices of the wide range of products made from oil.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Enormous new batteries keep appearing on the grid, making it devilishly tricky to keep track of which is the biggest in a given region. That’s certainly the case in New England, where acute power needs and robust state climate goals are […]
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
To prepare for climate change, the Philadelphia Orchard Project is experimenting with raising tropical fruits and vegetables in an unheated greenhouse. The post A kumquat grows in Philadelphia appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has intensified strategic efforts to address the impacts of climate change, with a focus on promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy sources.
A WIRED review of permits for data center projects using natural gas and linked to OpenAI, Meta, Microsoft, and xAI shows they could emit more than 129 million tons of greenhouse gases per year.
[Liberian Observer] When Caroline was approached by agents of Carbonibus, a carbon offsetting project at a local school where she teaches in New Kru Town, Bushrod Island, the mother of two was reluctant to buy a new stove. Her traditional Liberian cookpot was still functioning, so getting a new stove was an option.
Researchers say that low snowpack levels on Vancouver Island are likely to stress salmon populations that are already dealing with the impacts of habitat degradation, overfishing and hotter waters.
The Trump administration is evaluating whether to temporarily extend the waiver a century-old shipping law to address emerging strains in domestic oil transportation.
Asia is entering a dangerous summer for food production as scientists warn of a “super El Nino” suppressing rainfall while the war on Iran drives up energy and fertiliser costs for farmers. India’s Meteorological Department has forecast a below-average monsoon, after two successive years of above-normal rains, while in Australia – a major wheat producer and exporter – a shortage of farm inputs and persistent dryness has reportedly pushed planting acreage to a seven-year low. Farmers across South...
Happy Earth Day, 22 April – a global call to act and protect our planet. At the European Space Agency, that action begins in orbit, where satellites deliver a continuous, global view of Earth and track environmental change. Working with partners, ESA turns this stream of data into actionable information through its FutureEO programme, helping governments and communities respond faster and more effectively to climate-driven risks.Here are two examples of how space technology is being used to anticipate threats to safeguard food security and public health.
In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States is untouched by disruptions in the Persian Gulf. “We don’t use it”, he has claimed, echoing years of “energy dominance” rhetoric. The numbers tell a different story. The United States remains a net importer of crude oil. Its refineries are engineered for the medium sour barrels that flow through the Hormuz Strait. And the global price shock triggered by the...
At Permanent Forum, leaders connect climate change, mining, and deforestation to mounting health crisis and demand coordinated approach to land rights.
Program portrayed efforts to wean Australia off fossil fuels as morally bankrupt, trashing rainforests and enslaving Australia to China Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Children sieve mud, workers drop down claustrophobic hand-cut mine shafts, men grimace while others carve out rock with chisels in bare feet to recover cobalt “for our renewable green dream”. These were the dramatic scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo in a “special investigation” from Channel Seven’s Spotlight program, aired in prime-time on Sunday evening. Continue reading...
A "carbon-intelligent computing" tool has come in handy as the tech giant negotiates with utilities to connect data centers to the grid.
The shift could affect glacier mass and freshwater resources depended on by large numbers of people.
[ACNS] The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on Member Churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.
Fuel pricing policy is again under scrutiny as critics urge the government to extend benefits from falling global crude oil prices to gasoline and gasohol consumers, who they argue are disproportionately burdened by contributions to the Oil Fuel Fund.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00708B, Paper Feng Wang, Lian Chen, Fan Li, Yongben Zheng, Jiaqi Wei, Caozheng Diao, Ihor Radchenko, Jie Shi, Linwei Li, Jingshu Wang, Zhengshuai Bai, Yanyan Zhang, Oleksandr I. Malyi, Xiaodong Chen, Yuxin Tang Hard carbon, a promising sodium-ion battery anode due to its abundance, specific capacity, and low operating voltage, still faces challenges in achieving fast-charging plateau-type performance with long cycles—critical for high-energy-density... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Research finds global heating has already lengthened the pollen season in addition to worsening heatwaves and droughts Climate breakdown has extended the pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe by between one and two weeks since the 1990s, a study has found, adding itchy eyes and runny noses to the harm wrought by fossil fuel pollution. The finding may be less dramatic than the floods and wildfires typically associated with a warming planet but represents a “huge” increase in the combined suffering of tens of millions of people, the researchers say. Continue reading...
Delhi is bracing for a heatwave from Wednesday to Friday, with temperatures expected to soar to around 44 degrees Celsius in some areas. A yellow alert has been issued as mercury levels are predicted to rise by 2-3 degrees Celsius over the next five days. The minimum temperature is also forecast to increase significantly.
China’s shipyards are emerging as beneficiaries from the US-Israeli war on Iran, securing new orders as crude transport bottlenecks worsen and global demand for large oil tankers rises. With the United States and Iran effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz – a chokepoint that handles about a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil – shipping companies are racing to expand capacity, particularly in very large crude carriers (VLCCs) capable of transporting about 2 million barrels of oil per...
LONDON - Oil prices dipped and stocks mostly edged higher Tuesday as investors held out hope that despite conflicting rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.
After nearly 50 years in space, the two Voyager spacecraft are very low on nuclear power. Voyager 1 just shut off another instrument to save the mission.
[Daba Finance] Genesis Capital has advised on a CFA42.65 billion, or $65 million, green bond issuance to finance a solar power project in Côte d'Ivoire. The deal reportedly marks the first green bond in the energy sector on the UMOA regional market.
The reduction, estimated between 300,000 and 400,000 barrels per day, comes as Ukraine ramps up its strike campaign against the energy and export infrastructure that accounts for roughly a quarter of Russia’s state revenue.
China's Jinta molten salt energy tower stands as an "energy fortress" designed to help the country absorb the oil shock caused by the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
[This Day] Abuja -- The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Mente Energy Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally commence the Renewable Energy Localisation and Industrialisation Programme (RELIP).
The Nordic power grid solved scarcity so well it created a fascinating oversupply crisis.
Citi analysts warned of how quickly the oil market could tighten if the Strait of Hormuz does not fully reopen soon, noting that crude could climb as high as $130 a barrel.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy stakeholders attending the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 in Nairobi have called for accelerated action to close Africa's persistent energy access gap, even as Kenya positions itself as a leading destination for renewable energy investment and innovation.
At issue is the "10-day notice rule" that allowed citizens to report potential health, safety or environmental violations in coal mining areas.
Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region, with experts warning of an impending environmental catastrophe. Satellite images are giving an insight into destruction in the region, including to the fragile biodiversity of the Persian Gulf. Oil spilt there has the potential to … The post Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. - REUTERS
There haven't been any cost-effective tech pollution upgrades since 2012, EPA argues.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as war and climate risks create unprecedented challenges.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resilience from global shocks, according to some of the party’s leading voices on the climate. As the Iran war roils economies by raising the cost of oil and gas, countries are aiming to accelerate […]
[UCT] A study at the University of Cape Town (UCT) has produced the first high-resolution map of air pollution risk across the Cape Town metropolitan area, revealing that more than 40% of the city's population is exposed to high or very high levels of air pollution. The findings are published in GeoHealth journal.
More than 40% of Cape Town’s population is exposed to high or very high air pollution risk, according to a new UCT study that reveals sharp environmental inequalities across the city. The research shows the worst impacts are concentrated in historically disadvantaged communities and calls for targeted action
India Meteorological Department forecasts continuing heat waves across north, central, and eastern India until April 25. Meanwhile, rain and thunderstorms are expected in the Northeast, East, South, and parts of West India. Several regions are also warned of hot and humid weather conditions.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00030D, Review Article Xu Lin, Meisheng Han, Haolin Ju, Hengyuan Hu, Wanqi Hu, Jiajie Luo, Lei Wei, Lin Zeng, Wenjia Li, Tianshou Zhao Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are increasingly recognized as ideal candidates for largescale energy storage due to their safety, long-duration storage capabilities, extended cycle life, and flexibility in site selection. However,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A Q&A with the New Mexico Reforestation Center director about what it takes to replant a burn scar post-wildfire. The post How New Mexico is ‘building a forest’ by solving a seedling shortage appeared first on High Country News.
The Interior secretary defended his scrutiny of "unreliable" renewable energy sources, while bolstering fossil fuel production on public lands.
Fervo expects its first project, the Cape Station project in Beaver County, Utah, to become one of the world’s largest geothermal projects with 500 megawatts under construction.
State agencies must run on 100 percent renewable and zero-carbon electricity by 2035. That could be a challenge for the State Water Project, which delivers water to 27 million California residents.
Berlin is seeking targeted amendments to the cap-and-trade carbon program to strengthen the bloc’s competitiveness and safeguard its industrial base.
Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of It looks unlikely that Labour will emerge as the largest party at the next general election (though it’s by no means impossible). If just one term is Labour’s destiny, what legacy will it leave behind? There is already in the making one great success that can’t be reversed, the transition to homegrown clean energy . This is a true “taking back control” escape from the clutches of febrile oil and gas markets. Indeed it might become such a political success that it could rescue Labour’s electoral fortunes. Historically it may come to be recognised as equivalent to the 1948 creation of the NHS, with Ed Miliband the Nye Bevan of our day. He has fought his cause...
[The Conversation Africa] If today's young people are tomorrow's leaders, they will inherit not only the world's problems but also the tools and ideas to solve them. One of the biggest changes they will face is a changing climate. This means hotter days, more intense storms and floods, longer droughts, and big changes in where and when rain falls.
First minister insists Scotland is enjoying renewable energy boom after oil major delivers body blow to offshore wind industry
European consumers, spooked by rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, rushed to buy battery-powered cars last month, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands poised to reap the benefits and give their global expansion a boost. Battery EV (BEV) registrations, a proxy for retail sales, climbed 51 per cent month on month in March, topping 224,000 units across 15 key European Union (EU) markets, according to data jointly released by research firm New Automotive and industry consortium...
Move marks government’s most radical attempt to weaken impact of soaring wholesale gas prices on electricity costs Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025 The government has confirmed plans to move older wind and solar farms which make up almost a third of Great Britain’s power market on to fixed-price contracts to help protect households and businesses from future gas market shocks. Under the plans, first revealed by the Guardian , renewable energy projects that earn subsidies on top of the market price will be asked to sign up to contracts that pay a set price for electricity as part of the government’s plan to “delink the price of electricity from the price of gas”. Continue reading...
President claims ‘inadequate’ supply presents security threat and orders expansion of oil, coal and gas production Donald Trump on Monday released a series of memos that doubled down on his support of increased domestic fossil fuel production for purported “defense readiness”. Trump’s memos, which cited the president’s 20 January 2025 executive order declaring a national energy emergency, said US-based oil , coal , and natural gas production must expand “to avert an industrial resource or critical technology item shortfall that would severely impair national defense capability”. Continue reading...
Advocates expressed alarm as new project drills deeper into ocean bed, pointing to company’s failures at Deepwater Horizon spill Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over its approval of BP’s huge new ultra-deep oil drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico, 16 years to the day since the company’s Deepwater Horizon disaster caused the worst oil spill in US history. Continue reading...
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that “Russia remains a responsible and very important player in global energy markets.”
China’s new device could reach vital undersea fiber optic cables deeper than its competitors’ known remote submersibles.
But Michael Castle, who worked for OSMRE until last year, disputed allegations by Interior’s inspector that he made decisions improperly helping coal companies owned by Sen. Jim Justice's family.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefire Energy producers are benefitting from the jump in the oil and gas price. BP (+2.7%) and Shell (+2.4%) are leading the FTSE 100 risers. Continue reading...
LONDON - The stop-start shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the profound uncertainty hanging over the world’s most critical oil and gas chokepoint. But one thing is already clear: even if the guns fall silent, flows through the narrow waterway will take months – and possibly years – to recover to pre-war levels.
[Global Witness] With COP30 delivering mixed results on a fossil fuel phaseout, attention is turning to new spaces for building climate action. The Santa Marta conference, hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, could push governments to deliver concrete plans through a just transition and tax reform
Climate leaders say Democrats need to extol clean energy as a way to cut costs for Americans as war roils oil markets Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resilience from global shocks, according to some of the party’s leading voices on the climate. As the Iran war roils economies by raising the cost of oil and gas, countries are aiming to accelerate their shift to cleaner energy. But in the US, Donald Trump has sought to kill off any alternative to fossil fuels while opposing Democrats have been reluctant to tie the conflict to any action on the climate crisis. Continue reading...
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian, targeting its military and energy targets. Overnight drone strikes targeted two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay of Crimea. The Tuapse oil refinery was also hit for the second time in a week. Russian officials confirmed damage to transport infrastructure at Tuapse port. One person was killed and another injured in the latest strike.
President Donald Trump contradicted his energy secretary, Chris Wright, over his claim that gas prices in the U.S. might not dip back below $3 a gallon this year as the war in Iran drags on and oil prices remain high.
California now has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s. The post Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Oil prices have risen sharply and European stock markets have fallen, after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel hit hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by as much as 5% on Monday to $95.50 (£70.75) a barrel. Continue reading...
The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project represents the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources.
Two major energy companies have reached a deal with Venezuela's interim government to revive production in a large offshore field and begin exporting natural gas, according to a new report.
Research casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source Burning wood for power generation can be worse for the climate than burning gas, even when the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, new research has shown. The findings cast doubt on plans by several governments, including the UK, to offer subsidies or other financial support for carbon capture attached to wood-burning power. Continue reading...
Malaysia’s busiest container port has started refusing Middle East-bound cargo unless shipping lines can guarantee prompt pickup, in one of the clearest signs yet that the Gulf crisis is working its way past oil and into the everyday trade that moves across Asia. Longer transit times, missed sailings and sharply higher insurance premiums are now rippling across the region’s logistics chain, with wine, spirits and other time-sensitive goods acting as an early indicator of disruption that analysts...
Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegates to secure visas to attend.
As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions Last winter, inside the subarctic Churchill Marine Observatory in Canada, scientists embarked on an experiment they hoped would result in a gamechanging remedy for polluted Arctic waters. They released 130 litres of diesel into an ice-covered pool filled with raw seawater pumped in from Hudson Bay and added oil-eating microbes. The technique had been used successfully during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the scientists wanted to see if they could break down oil in colder waters. The microbes were sluggish in response and the population showed little change after the first three weeks, says Eric Collins, a...
Delegates are arriving in New York for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples, despite the U.S. presenting challenges for attendees to secure visas. The post War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum appeared first on High Country News.
Chris Bowen has again come under fire from the same journalist he clashed with during a fiery press conference earlier this month.
As the world prepares for the Global Environment Facility (GEF) meeting in Samarkand next month, Seychelles’ pioneering blue bond offers a compelling lesson in practical ocean finance. For small island states, the ocean is not merely a natural resource; it is the foundation of national life, economic opportunity, and long-term resilience against climate threats. As […]
The escalating global climate crisis has led to an increase in the frequency of climate-induced natural disasters, affecting millions worldwide. As governments struggle to keep up due to persistent funding shortfalls and inadequate preparedness and response mechanisms, education systems in Eastern and Southern Africa continue to deteriorate, pushing millions of children into displacement and poverty, […]
The pipeline will link Bosnia with Croatia’s gas network and the liquefied natural gas terminal on the Adriatic Sea island of Krk.
It's part of the Pennsylvania governor's carrots-over-sticks approach to energy policy.
Government lawyers sided with gas companies urging the justices to revisit a decision by a lower bench that upheld the rules.
While the world order evolves, and UAE’s decision impacts other major oil producers around the world, India which imports around 90% of its crude needs may actually stand to benefit.
Billion-dollar climate funds have structural barriers that keep Indigenous peoples from accessing them. Advocates say that's not a bug, it's a feature.
[IPS] United Nations -- The escalating global climate crisis has led to an increase in the frequency of climate-induced natural disasters, affecting millions worldwide. As governments struggle to keep up due to persistent funding shortfalls and inadequate preparedness and response mechanisms, education systems in Eastern and Southern Africa continue to deteriorate, pushing millions of children into displacement and poverty, further deepening long-term inequalities.
A KCL study has found that exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development Babies exposed to higher levels of air pollution in the early stages of pregnancy take longer to learn to speak than those exposed to lower levels in the womb, new research suggests. A study by researchers from King’s College London found exposure to nitrogen dioxide and fine and ultra-fine particulate matter during the first trimester of pregnancy delayed speech development at 18 months. Continue reading...
Asia’s oil import-dependent economies will benefit from the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) exit from Opec, though the ongoing closure of the arterial Strait of Hormuz may not offer any immediate relief from soaring prices, analysts say. Global oil prices continued to surge on Wednesday, with benchmark Brent crude oil prices hitting US$111 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) approaching US$100 a barrel. Before the Iran war, Brent was trading around US$70 a barrel, while WTI was about US$65...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07558K, Paper Huan Gao, Yuhao Cai, Wei Xiao, Mingming Yin, Minjie Liu, Tianshou Zhao, Haoran Jiang Thermally regenerative flow batteries (TRFBs) offer a promising route for harvesting low-grade waste heat, however, their power output is constrained by the mismatch in redox reaction kinetics during the reverse... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[263Chat] Illegal street vending is undermining efforts to clean up Harare's central business district, Geo Pomona chairman Delish Nguwaya told the Climate Change Thematic Parliamentary Committee yesterday.
[L'Express] Mauritius faces two converging pressures - water scarcity and energy insecurity - both intensified by climate change and already visible in rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and growing demand. Moreover, the Middle East conflict is putting excessive pressure on our already stressed energy facilities. The question is: how does this two-fold challenge threaten our economy and our daily livelihoods?
Europe is warming more than twice as fast as the global average due to climate change, a report has revealed.
The cabinet has approved a plan allowing the Oil Fuel Fund Office (Offo) to borrow 20 billion baht to increase the liquidity of the Oil Fuel Fund, aiming to shore up energy prices amid the global oil crisis.
US representatives Jared Huffman and Jamie Raskin earlier this month called agreements outrageous and unlawful Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The Trump administration blocked two permitted US wind energy projects from development this week, with an agreement to pay millions of dollars in refunds to the companies behind them if those funds are reinvested in oil and gas. US Department of the Interior officials framed the canceled agreements as a way to “promote US energy security and affordability” by funneling funds “away from intermittent, higher-cost energy sources toward proven conventional solutions”, in an announcement issued on Monday. Continue reading...
DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates said on Tuesday it was quitting Opec and Opec+, dealing a heavy blow to the oil exporting groups and their de facto leader, Saudi Arabia, at a time when the Iran war has caused a historic energy shock and unsettled the global economy.
Russian and Western analysts say the crisis may instead accelerate Asia’s shift toward alternative energy sources.
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries or OPEC is a group of major oil-producing nations. This group coordinates their petroleum production policies to help effectively manage global oil supply and influence crude prices.
Ukraine has hit around a dozen Russia refineries in recent weeks, stepping up attacks at the same time that oil prices rose because of the global energy crunch.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01230B, Review Article Qingwang Yuan, Silagi Wanambwa, Mohamed Amine Ifticene, Qinjun Kang, Bailian Chen, Danny Reible Transitioning from passive exploration to active manufacturing: from mechanistic control to engineered iron-rich rock transformation into carbon-free geologic hydrogen. 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
AGM briefly adjourned after protesters wearing T-shirts labelled ‘No more big oil’ burst into song The chair of NatWest was forced to defend the bank against accusations of “climate backtracking” at a chaotic annual shareholder meeting, which was temporarily suspended owing to singing protesters. Not long after the meeting began in Edinburgh, it was adjourned for about half an hour after a protester interrupted Rick Haythornthwaite’s opening speech. Continue reading...
On May 1, the United Arab Emirates will end its a 59-year membership in the oil consortium, allowing it to raise output during one of the most volatile energy markets in years.
It’s UAExit as the United Arab Emirates will leave Opec on 1 May, in a blow to the group of oil producers BP profits more than double as oil and gas prices soar in Iran war UAE quits Opec in win for Trump as oil cartel weakened Although rising energy prices are great news for oil and gas producers, they’re a blow to other businesses, such as housebuilders. This morning, Taylor Wimpey has reported that the cost of building a home is being pushed up, telling shareholders: As a result of rising energy costs, build cost inflation is now expected to be low to mid single digit for 2026, with cost pressure and surcharges starting to come through from our supply chain. Continue reading...
The departure weakens the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, long criticized by Trump, as the global economy reels from the Iran war energy shock.
Solar panels installed at St Mary's Kirk, Haddington—Scotland’s largest parish church—aim to cut carbon emissions, energy costs and boost sustainability.
US clean energy installations are forecast to hit another record this year – and account for the vast majority of new power additions – despite facing policy opposition from the Trump administration, according to a trade industry report. The nation’s power sector is expected to add about 60 gigawatts of solar, battery storage and wind capacity in 2026, the American Clean Power (ACP) Association said in its annual market assessment published on Tuesday. That is up 20 per cent from over 50...
As the Iran war disrupts global flows of oil and gas and energy prices skyrocket, Albania is an example of how countries with a higher renewables output have been protected from steep rises in electricity prices. - REUTERS
US generated more power from renewables like solar and wind than gas last month in a first Donald Trump has wielded the full might of his administration to crush the progress of clean energy, which he has called a “scam” and “stupid”. But there are signs this assault is not going to plan. In March, the US generated more of its electricity from renewable sources such as solar and wind than it did via gas, the first time clean energy has surpassed the planet-heating fossil fuel for a full month nationally, according to data from the Ember thinktank. Continue reading...
China is testing a prototype nuclear reactor that can be carried on a truck, according to a leading scientist. He described the reactor, which has been in development for several years, as the “world’s first 10-megawatt vehicle-mounted nuclear power unit” and said the team behind it was now seeking opportunities to put it to use. This output would be enough to power a medium-sized AI data centre. “The ‘nuclear power bank’ we proposed exemplifies the new generation of nuclear energy systems,” Wu...
A Ukrainian drone attack has caused a “large-scale fire” at Russia’s Tuapse oil refinery on the Black Sea, forcing the evacuation of nearby buildings, local officials said on Tuesday. The Rosneft-owned refinery delivers oil products mainly for exports but operations have been halted since April 16 following an earlier drone attack, industry sources said. Ukraine did not immediately comment on the reports. Kyiv has stepped up strikes on Russia since March, with US-brokered talks on the war in...
Gold price prediction today: Any upside in gold prices is likely to be capped by gains in crude oil prices, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.
Jakarta’s move to press on with importing 150 million barrels of Russian oil despite latest EU sanctions against an Indonesian port underscores a growing divide between Western efforts to isolate Moscow and Asia’s push for energy security. On Thursday, the European Commission announced its 20th package of sanctions against Russia, which includes Indonesia’s Karimun Oil Terminal for its “connections with the shadow fleet and circumvention of the oil price cap”. The sanction on Karimun, located in...
At the worst-performing refineries, report finds operators are not tackling recurring and harmful leaks, leading to public health risk. The post Texas’ Gulf Coast has a health problem: benzene emissions are among the highest in the nation appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat and French Ambassador in Cairo Éric Chevallier discussed ways of boosting cooperation in renewable energy, energy efficiency, the development of control centers, and technical assistance. The two sides also tackled collaboration in upgrading the national power grid, through increasing its capacity to accommodate renewable energy sources within … The post Egypt, France discuss fostering cooperation in renewable energy appeared first on Egypt Independent.
RELEASE: Greenhouse Gas Protocol Appoints Tim Mohin as CEO, Marking New Phase in Global Standards Evolution alison.cinnamo… Tue, 04/28/2026 - 05:00 GENEVA (April 28, 2026) – The Greenhouse Gas Protocol (GHG Protocol), the world’s leading framework for measuring and managing greenhouse gas emissions, today announced the appointment of Tim Mohin as its first Chief Executive Officer , marking a significant step in the organization’s evolution. The appointment of this new executive role comes at a pivotal moment for emissions reporting. As carbon accounting becomes central to regulation, corporate strategy and capital allocation, GHG Protocol—together with the International Organization for Standardization (ISO)—has been mandated by the COP30 Presidency to lead the...
A recent ruling puts $745 million to restore Louisiana's coastline in doubt. But the effort to get Chevron and other oil majors to pay is far from over.
The National Energy Policy Council (NEPC) will meet on Wednesday to consider a plan to buy more solar power from households and businesses, with the intention of encouraging people to generate their own electricity.
The energy giant said it had seen an "exceptional" performance at its oil trading business.
President Donald Trump's jawboning of the markets is sending the wrong signals to oil producers by keeping crude prices artificially low.
Experts and politicians in Berlin see a Kremlin power play amid the oil crisis, which could well play into the hands of the far-right AfD party.
The EPA administrator was quick to spar on a variety of fronts, including chemicals, climate change and the administration’s drive to deregulate.
A new investigation claims Italian tanneries owned by LVMH are seeking exemptions to EU deforestation law while importing hides linked to Paraguayan forest loss.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Finance affirmed that Ethiopia's climate action, a strategy linking clean energy expansion, economic transformation, resilience building, and environmental protection, is an indispensable move in achieving the country's development vision.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change and its associated impacts can worsen security challenges, including those associated with violent extremism.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07709E, Paper Shengchao Chai, Yuxin Zhu, Junpeng Li, Wenxin Xie, Siqi He, Haikun Guo, Yifan Wang, Yizhan Wang, Haolong Li Aqueous zinc-iodine(Zn-I 2 ) batteries face a universal challenge: soluble polyiodides formed at the cathode migrate to the zinc anode, causing severe active-material loss and Zn corrosion. Here, we report a hydroxylated... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A heatwave sweeping across Southeast Asia is making offices even warmer, as workers continue to adjust to energy-saving measures put in place by governments due to the war in Iran. Many countries have imposed temperature controls at government workplaces since the war began, among other measures to conserve energy. As the prolonged shutdown of the Strait of Hormuz drains energy reserves, relief does not look to be coming any time soon, with parts of the region set to bake in abnormally hot...
A recent underwater expedition in Kyrgyzstan's Issyk-Kul lake has unearthed a vast, 700-year-old lost city. Researchers discovered a remarkably preserved medieval cemetery with intricate architecture and visible inscriptions, hinting at a thriving Silk Road civilization. The city's demise is attributed to rising sea levels and tremors, offering a stark reminder of nature's power.
Global energy markets were already under strain before the war in Iran: ever-rising demand for fossil fuels and a sluggish transition to renewables mean the whole system must now be rethought. - 2026/05 / article
Hong Kong authorities will cordon off parts of the shoreline of Sharp Island in Sai Kung to protect corals, with 1,000 visitors expected in the area each day during the coming Labour Day “golden week” holiday. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also said on Monday that 11 officers would patrol the island daily during the holiday, while five marine staff – two snorkellers and three kayakers – would monitor the sea for any disruptive visitor behaviour. The department said it...
In the second such highly unusual move, the Trump administration is paying to make wind power go away
Hurricane-scarred portions of the Southeast are battling raging wildfires. These two weather extremes are more connected than you think.
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has ordered a nationwide inspection of oil depots in light of suspected hoarding, fuel adulteration and the potential falsification of more than 100 shipping documents.
Despite global energy supply strains due to Middle East conflict, India's government assures robust domestic fertilizer availability, exceeding current requirements. Commercial LPG allocations have also increased, with officials confirming sufficient supplies and no distributor dry-outs, even as panic buying is reported.
Amid the Iran Conflict, Resilience Must Be the Top Priority shannon.paton@… Mon, 04/27/2026 - 12:41 The Iran conflict is entering its ninth week, but the damage it’s wrought may last years. First and foremost is the human toll: lives lost, families displaced, homes and businesses damaged. This tragedy is felt most acutely by those in the Middle East. But beyond regional borders, the Iran conflict touches virtually all countries. The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz — and the 20% of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) that pass through it — has spurred a global energy crisis. Oil prices have soared above $100 a barrel. People from Asia to Europe to the U.S. are feeling the effects in the form of higher costs and scarce fuels. Likewise, major food-producing...
Until now, the United States had largely focused its efforts on smaller Chinese companies and facilities in an attempt to curb Iran’s oil revenues, partly to avoid broader economic and diplomatic consequences.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is going after a facility in Freeport over emissions dating back to 2022.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters October 28, 2025, was a very bad day to be in Jamaica. That morning, Category 5 Hurricane Melissa intensified into the strongest hurricane ever observed in the Atlantic: 190 mph (305 km/h) winds, a tie with Hurricane Allen of 1980. That afternoon Melissa powered ashore in Jamaica, causing a catastrophic $8.8 billion in damage, equivalent to 41% of Jamaica’s GDP. Melissa came close to its maximum potential intensity The maximum potential intensity of a tropical cyclone is the maximum strength a storm can achieve based on the existing atmospheric and oceanic conditions. Potential intensity theory was pioneered in 1987 by MIT hurricane scientist Kerry Emanuel , who showed that human-caused global...
Meta has agreed to source power from a fleet of 1,000 space-based satellites, which will collect sunlight in geosynchronous orbit and beam it as infrared light to solar farms on the ground.
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) has taken a leap forward in commercialising sodium-ion batteries, signing a large supply contract with an energy-storage system (ESS) provider amid high demand for power infrastructure after the global oil shock. The world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) and ESS battery maker announced on Monday that it would deliver 60 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of sodium-ion batteries to Beijing HyperStrong Technology over three years in a landmark deal for the new battery...
Coincident with the rise of the dinosaurs, a large landmass filled most of the Arctic circle, potentially contributing to global cooling that advantaged the famous reptiles
Researchers use DHL data to simulate zero carbon freight on the M1, modelling electric HGV journeys from London to East Midlands Airport to decarbonise UK logistics.
Global conference told benefits should not come at expense of well-protected environments The energy transition must not be used as a fresh excuse to plunder Indigenous territories, delegates at a groundbreaking global conference on phasing out fossil fuels were warned. High oil prices and war in the Middle East have boosted the attraction of renewable technologies in many parts of the world, but the economic, security and climate benefits should not come at the expense of well-protected natural environments, Indigenous leaders said at the weekend. Continue reading...
CAIRO, April 27 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi praised the growing momentum in bilateral relations with Russia, particularly in trade exchange and joint projects, foremost the Dabaa nuclear power plant and the planned Russian industrial zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone, among other ventures reflecting the depth of ties between the two countries. … The post Sisi meets Russian presidential aide appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The agency, which was founded to protect the environment and human health, has cancelled safety regulations, supported coal, and stopped caring about climate change.
The US-Israel war on Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy, food and financial systems, exposing deep structural vulnerabilities in the world economy, according to the WRI
Goldman Sachs has elevated its oil forecasts for the year as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and prices continue to be elevated.
The Trump administration was not invited to the gathering in Santa Marta, Colombia. A White House spokeswoman called the green transition “destructive.”
Global oil prices surged Monday, with Brent crude hitting $107.49 and WTI reaching $96.17, driven by stalled US-Iran peace talks and ongoing Strait of Hormuz disruptions. This supply squeeze, exacerbated by restricted shipping, has led Goldman Sachs to revise its Q4 oil price forecasts upwards, signaling continued market volatility.
China has delivered its largest-ever liquefied natural gas (LNG) carrier, bringing the number of domestic shipyards capable of designing and building the advanced vessels to five, as the country steps up its challenge to South Korea’s dominance in the high-value sector. The milestone was marked by China Merchants Heavy Industry (Jiangsu), a subsidiary of China Merchants Group, which delivered the 180,000-cubic-metre (6.36-million cubic-feet) vessel on Sunday, according to a company press...
In an era of climate change, volatile commodity prices and increasingly discerning consumers, Thailand's agricultural sector is facing a profound shift. The challenge for farmers is no longer simply producing more crops at lower cost, but producing them in a way that demonstrates sustainability, traceability and environmental responsibility.
Texas and New Mexico are reviewing plans that could send cleaned water into rivers and fields, but some regulators want more assurances.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than a quarter of global heritage and conservation sites could face critical climate tipping points by 2050 if global warming continues, according to a new report by UNESCO.
Wildfires, hurricanes, tornadoes and floods fueled by manmade climate change are changing the housing industry. That's because people are embracing prefab homes that can withstand extreme weather.
[UN News] The ongoing insecurity in the Middle East, where a large proportion of the world's oil and gas is extracted, is forcing many countries to focus on how they can ensure access to cheap and reliable energy supplies primarily through the use of renewable power sources.
Japan is planning to build what could become the world’s largest floating wind farm – a gigawatt-scale project off the Izu Islands to power the island chain and Tokyo. But the plan, championed by Governor Yuriko Koike, is facing questions over whether it can be delivered by 2035. There are also doubts about the power generation forecast and whether Japan could tackle the technical demands of such a megaproject. Koike first announced the wind farm project at a climate change conference in...
Delhi government has identified thermal hotspots using satellite data to combat extreme heat, with areas like Ayanagar and Najafgarh showing high temperatures. The Heat Wave Action Plan 2026 prioritizes targeted interventions for vulnerable populations, including children, outdoor workers, and animals, with measures like increased ORS stock and water availability.
Widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels are harder to target than fossil fuel power stations, Michael Shanks says Renewable energy will boost the UK’s national security and make the country more resilient against potential aggression or sabotage, the government’s energy minister has said. Michael Shanks said widely dispersed wind farms and solar panels were much harder to target than large-scale fossil fuel power stations. They are also not vulnerable to supply shocks, such as the current oil crisis caused by the US-Israel war on Iran and the soaring gas prices that followed Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Continue reading...
A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.
Donald Trump has three challenging choices to ponder over before deciding his next move with Iran. He also claims the country's oil pipelines will erupt in just days.
A Q&A with the New Mexico Reforestation Center director about what it takes to replant a burn scar post-wildfire.
As global energy markets remain volatile and the price of oil high due to instability and conflict in the Middle East, more countries are looking at investing in renewables to shield their economies from the shocks caused by fossil fuel reliance, rein in import bills – and meet key climate action targets.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 19, 2026 thru Sat, April 25, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (10 articles) A more troubling picture of sea level rise is coming into view Scientists have uncovered a “blind spot” in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Grist, Fred Pearce, Apr 18, 2026. Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change is turning them into prime burning hours Phys.org, Seth Borenstein, Apr 18, 2026. The Guardian view on Japan`s cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial A 1,200-year...
Chinese scientists have developed a method to generate electricity and achieve higher energy efficiency than conventional burning, while producing zero carbon dioxide emissions, by placing coal inside a “battery”. “Coal-fired power” conjures images of heavy pollution, steep carbon footprints and modest efficiency. But a novel, direct coal power technology challenges that stereotype by eliminating combustion entirely and sidestepping the CO₂ emissions that have long defined coal use. A team led...
If you're looking to start changing your own oil, or if you already do and you're looking to up your game, here are some find that can make the job easier.
A citywide study should be launched to examine how global warming is affecting plants in Hong Kong and the knock-on effect on the rest of the ecosystem, botanists have urged after witnessing clear changes in leaf-shedding and flowering patterns. Some species, such as the red kapok tree and the flame tree, which should shed all leaves during winter, had shown signs of incomplete leaf drop by spring or early flowering in recent years, the experts said, stressing the importance of looking into...
A wildfire burned about 60 acres in northern Orange County on Saturday afternoon, leading to evacuation warnings in the Carbon Canyon area of Brea.
Silicon-carbon batteries promise massive capacity gains, but Apple and Google are holding back, raising questions about why they're avoiding the new tech.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some Texas oil wells gush hundreds of barrels of oil a day. But many are like the wells on Jackie Chesnutt’s ranch in West Texas that only trickle out a couple barrels a month. Chesnutt, a retired engineer, claims […]
US President Trump's second term prioritizes oil, leveraging energy dominance for global influence. Campaign funding from oil interests aligns with policies boosting domestic production and easing regulations. Sanctions on rivals and geopolitical events like the Hormuz crisis engineer demand for American exports, impacting nations like India and reshaping global energy markets.
Industry analysts say fuel price surge could lead to canceled flight routes that could snarl travelers’ plans California’s jet fuel supply has dropped to a level not seen since 2023, as turmoil in the Middle East continues to squeeze the global oil market. As of 17 April, the state’s jet fuel stock was just over 2.6m barrels, in comparison to 3.2m barrels two years prior, according to the California energy commission (CEC), which publishes a refinery stocks data dashboard. Continue reading...
Control panels inside Unit 4 of Chernobyl, or the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Nuclear Power Plant, went berserk, flashing ominously as confused operators questioned what was happening.
Toxic ‘forever chemicals’ found at least 41m ppt in groundwater at former military facility in Louisiana Donald Trump’s Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning a detention facility for children and their families on one the nation’s most Pfas-contaminated sites, which also serves as a hub for the president’s deportation program. The England air force base, now called England Airpark, is a sprawling former military facility in Louisiana where Pfas levels in the groundwater have been found at least 41m parts per trillion (ppt). Continue reading...
U.S. energy exports have surged to unprecedented levels in April 2026 as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rerouted global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, positioning American producers as the primary swing suppliers amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
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AP — The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, the bloc’s Cypriot presidency said, after oil began flowing through a key pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia, ending months of political deadlock. The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against … The post EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto appeared first on Egypt Independent.
An unusual series of cargoes of military-grade fuel that is due to sail from the US across the Pacific Ocean illustrates how far the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. A request for offers to ship 235,000 barrels of jet fuel from Cherry Point in Blaine, Washington, where BP has a refinery, to Subic Bay in the Philippines, a strategic access point and logistics hub for US naval operations, was issued on Thursday, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The cargo is...
On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor melted down, but the rest of the world wouldn't learn how close it came to nuclear Armageddon until weeks later.
Parks Canada is taking steps to protect a rare coastal plant, the Gulf of St. Lawrence beach pinweed, at Kouchibouguac and Prince Edward Island national parks.
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seized upon remarks by RSS leader Ram Madhav to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Madhav's initial comments suggested India yielded to US pressure on oil imports and tariffs, which he later retracted and apologized for. Congress claims this indicates PM Modi has lost his authority and India's sovereignty is compromised.
Learn more about the bizarre geological features found throughout our Solar System.
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
Plans to open a 'mini fracking' site in Burniston, North Yorkshire, were met with outrage from campaigners and residents alike.
The Trump administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The move, announced on Friday, makes good on the Trump administration’s threat to impose secondary sanctions on companies and countries that do business with Iran. It is also part of the Republican administration’s overall ramped-up campaign to cut off Iran’s key source of revenue – its oil exports. Concurrently, the US...
How the US Southeast's Energy Market Leaves Cost Savings on the Table sarah.brown@wri.org Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:27 Across the United States, retail electricity prices are projected to rise, with utilities requesting a record $31 billion in rate increases in 2025. While the Southeast has historically had lower electricity prices than regions such as California or New England, southeastern residential energy bills rank above the national average — and can be among the highest in the country — largely due to household electricity demands for cooling. These costs are expected to climb as demand grows from manufacturers and data centers, aging infrastructure needs replacement and increasingly severe weather disrupts the grid and drives up recovery costs. In February...
In his second year as energy minister, Tim Hodgson said he will focus on creating a 'coherent strategy' for electricity and nuclear energy.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) warned of an ongoing heatwave on Saturday coupled with sharp atmospheric fluctuations across several regions. Extreme heat and atmospheric instability The forecast indicates mild conditions in the early morning, transitioning to hot daytime temperatures across most of the country. Southern Upper Egypt will experience extreme heat, while temperatures are expected … The post Egypt weather alert: Heatwave persists across most regions on Saturday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Exclusive: International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol, the world’s leading energy economist, also says UK should largely forgo North Sea expansion The oil crisis triggered by the Iran war has changed the fossil fuel industry for ever, turning countries away from fossil fuels to secure energy supplies, the world’s leading energy economist said. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), also said that, despite pressure, the UK should forgo much of its potential North Sea expansion. Continue reading...
Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early April Retail sales rise in Britain after Iran war prompted ‘panic at the pumps’ Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services tax Sarah Breeden’s warning that share prices do not reflect the many risks facing the global economy may have pushed the market down this morning, suggests Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell . He explains: The stock market reflects what investors think will happen in the future. While markets have been wobbly since the Middle East conflict unfolded, they didn’t pull back sharply in the early stages of the crisis, and more recently they’ve shown resilience. That suggests investors are confident the war will...
This seaweed could feed the world, help cure climate change and make your skin look great.
The Trump administration is hoping a court blocks the Biden-era rule. States say EPA doesn't have the authority to ignore the requirements.
A high-stakes international summit in Colombia starting today (April 24) is expected to sharpen global efforts to phase out fossil fuels, as governments, scientists and Indigenous leaders warn that the world is running out of time to avert irreversible climate damage. During a virtual press briefing on April 16, Colombia’s Environment Ministry and a diverse […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01732K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Wenwen Wang, Chengyi Zhang, Xinquan Ma, Weixiao Wang, Qin Su, Juncai Long, Dongyao Zhu, Jinghao Li, Ao Xu, Rui Fang, Yuhang Dai, Guanbin Gao, Qinyou An Rechargeable magnesium metal batteries (RMBs) promise high volumetric energy density and resource sustainability, yet interphase instability remains a central barrier to practical full cells. Here, we show that single-electrode interphase... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
As sea ice continues to succumb to the climate crisis, measuring its decline with precision has never been more urgent. To meet this challenge, the European Space Agency is developing three new Copernicus satellites, each employing distinct but complementary techniques to monitor this fragile component of the Earth system.To ensure the data from these new satellites are razor-sharp, an international team of hardy scientists is now out on the Arctic sea ice braving the cold and flying above to collect critical in situ measurements.
Divers are installing waterproof speakers in the ocean to help pull a coral reef near Jamaica back from the brink The northern coast of Jamaica once served as the backdrop for scenes in the James Bond thriller No Time to Die. But today, beneath those same turquoise waves, a real-life mission is unfolding: the race to pull a dying coral reef back from the brink. However, the tools a team of divers are carrying to the seafloor are not what you would expect to find in a marine biologist’s kit. They are installing waterproof speakers at the bottom of the ocean, and the man leading the team is not a scientist. Continue reading...
Wopke Hoekstra says the bloc must gain “energy independence” to protect itself.
The block is part of the Khumbu Icefall, a shifting glacier with deep crevasses and overhanging ice that can be as big as 10-story buildings.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.
India's weather department has issued heatwave warnings in parts of northern India.
While AI helps monitor deforestation and illegal mining, data centers powering the technology are claiming water, energy, and minerals from Indigenous lands.
At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed?
The United Nations very much relied on China for its environmental protection role, including its major funding for biodiversity conservation in the Global South, the organisation’s environment chief said on Thursday. Speaking on the sidelines of the Regional Ecological Summit in Kazakhstan, Inger Andersen, executive director of the UN Environment Programme (UNEP), said that “China has always been an active player in multilateralism”. Andersen said that within UNEP, they “very much rely on...
Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10 percent of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all sources of low-carbon power.
The gathering in Colombia marks a breakaway effort to accelerate climate action after years of plodding progress under the United Nations.
The state Senate Insurance Committee refused to advance two major bills that would have recouped rising property insurance costs from oil and gas companies and required insurance companies to cover homes in fire-prone areas under certain conditions.
What the company decides to do with the projects matters because of its juggernaut status in bankrolling technologies for capturing carbon — meaning its withdrawal would send shock waves through the market.
The initiative will help the sector comply with an EU regulation designed to tackle the felling of trees associated with the bloc’s imports of key commodities.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00483K, Paper Haifeng Zhou, Li Han, Chengkai Mao, Jiali Jiang, Hongjuan Ma, Long Zhao Sustainable valorization of hypersaline brines through solar evaporation constitutes a critical frontier in the global water-energy-resource nexus, yet it is constrained by the tight coupling among evaporation, salt crystallization, and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
ANALYSIS: Challenges mean Australia can no longer take its food security for granted.
The growing EV charging industry is battling with the old energy giants for control of a new source of revenue.
In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through a major pipeline.
Sherpas cannot prepare the route to the world's highest peak because a huge block of ice is in the way.
The Antarctic Ice Sheet has been growing since 2020 – and scientists have now identified why. Research funded by the European Space Agency (ESA) looked at factors affecting Antarctica’s delicate environmental dynamics. Despite accelerating loss of ice through glacier melt, exceptionally heavy snowfall in recent years is adding to the mass of the icy continent.
Donald Trump is stepping up his push to cut off Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz by seizing another tanker caught smuggling the regime's oil.
According to data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, crude production fell 2.5 per cent to 28 million metric tonnes in 2025–26. This marks a cumulative drop of 22 per cent since 2014–15.
China has released new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions across strategic sectors – including energy-intensive data centres – as Beijing pushes to secure its 2030 climate targets amid volatile energy prices triggered by the US-Israeli war in Iran. The 18-point document, issued by the ruling Communist Party’s powerful Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, called on heavy industries – including steel, non-ferrous metals and chemicals – to boost energy efficiency and...
China's aggressive oil stockpiling surge ahead of the Iran war is reshaping global energy security dynamics as supply risks intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.
Nearly 20 environmental justice groups say current air pollution standards aren't adequate for the region's data center boom.
May 1st in France isn’t just a celebration of workers’ rights, it’s also tied to a floral tradition. But with climate change causing the 'muguets' to bloom earlier, the flowers may no longer be in bloom for May Day celebrations.
Asian markets faltered after touching record highs, weighed down by surging oil prices and lingering US-Iran peace talk uncertainties. Japan's Nikkei briefly crossed 60,000 before retreating. Escalating Middle East tensions, including shipping disruptions, fueled oil price spikes, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite a Wall Street rally, regional markets succumbed to geopolitical anxieties.
Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime.
Fast fashion is seen as a major player in environmental damage, producing up to 10 percent of the world’s carbon emissions.
A wildlife rescue in Scotland is caring for three baby rabbits that stowed away in an offshore container and wound up on the deck of an oil rig.
Mounting geopolitical tensions are amplifying Iran's economic instability, with ripple effects expected across global energy markets.
The Iran war has done in two months what years of climate policy could not: make green hydrogen look economically viable. Soaring oil and gas prices since February’s outbreak of hostilities have narrowed the cost gap between the zero-emission fuel and its fossil rivals, paving the way for wider uptake across Asia. The eight-week US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex have sent Asian fuel...
Oil prices saw a slight dip after Wednesday's surge, as stalled Iran-US peace talks and ongoing shipping route restrictions, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, kept markets on edge. Iran's seizure of two ships and US interception of tankers highlight escalating tensions. Despite record US energy exports, domestic crude inventories unexpectedly rose, while fuel stocks declined.
As the war in Iran upends global fuel markets, two new reports confirm that 2025 was a banner year for renewable energy.
A new study warns that efforts to replant trees aren't keeping up with the state's intensifying blazes.
"They're mini glaciers, if you will. They just run down everything in their path. Nothing can stop that kind of weight," said one resident.
“The recent crises have indeed showed us how crucial to have energy diversity," said Turkey's environmental minister. "You should not be dependent on one single energy source.”
Alvorada is part of a cohort of Brazilian oil companies that are positioned for growth in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro in January.
[Namibian] NAMIBIA faces a US$15 billion (about N$247.5 billion) climate finance gap as policymakers and financial institutions push for reforms to unlock investment and scale up funding for mitigation and adaptation projects.
A 52-day, 5,200-kilometre Canadian Ranger patrol along the Northwest Passage revealed the human and technological limits of Arctic operations. From impromptu square dances in remote communities to frozen batteries and fragile communications gear, the Canadian military is finding the North demands adaptation and partnership.
The Prime Minister is considering a proposal to build a new oil refinery, the first to be constructed in almost 70 years.
Global nuclear industry leaders gathered in Busan, highlighting the growing role of nuclear power in meeting surging electricity demand driven by AI.
US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restrictions. At least 34 tankers have continued operations, with some carrying significant oil volumes. This situation creates a complex environment for global oil trade. Tensions remain high as both sides assert control over the vital waterway.
A investigation into a carbon monoxide leak that caused the death of a Regina boy, 11, found the boiler internally exploded and leaked the gas.
More than 152 million people in the U.S. live in areas with unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution, a Association report said Wednesday.
Frontline Environmental Defenders Risk Their Lives, but Remain Overlooked in Climate Policies sarah.brown@wri.org Wed, 04/22/2026 - 13:44 Benitha Bompendju grew up in Tshuapa province in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, surrounded by the dense rainforests of the Congo Basin. The world’s second-largest tropical forest, it plays a critical role in regulating the global climate, conserving biodiversity and sustaining local communities like Benitha’s. Yet when she was growing up, industrial logging was constant. Concessionaires licensed by the government to harvest timber promised to bring benefits like schools and health centers. But these projects often did not materialize, and local authorities rarely got involved. Instead, companies stripped trees from the land...
Is it just me, or does it sound like they just admitted global warming is real???View Entire Post ›
Amazon has secured a significant $30 million deal for carbon credits from sustainable rice farming in India, a first of its kind in the country's agricultural sector. This initiative, involving over 13,000 farmers, aims to reduce methane emissions and support Amazon's net-zero targets by promoting water-saving cultivation techniques.
The injunction pauses policy giving senior Trump official direct sign-off on federal clean energy projects A federal judge in Massachusetts on Tuesday struck down several Trump administration actions slowing down development of clean energy, including a requirement that all solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters be personally approved by the interior secretary, Doug Burgum. Denise J Casper, chief judge of the US district court for Massachusetts, ruled that a coalition of plaintiffs representing wind and solar developers were likely to succeed on the merits of their claims that the administration’s actions violate federal statute and would cause irreparable harm if the court did not intervene. Continue reading...
The global surge in energy prices is no longer driven solely by Iran war-related supply disruptions. Now hoarding behavior internationally is also playing a role.
Learn how ancient plants survived extreme heat after the Permian–Triassic mass extinction and what their strategy could mean for a warming world.
Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here A surge in demand for electric vehicles across Europe may be evidence of what George Monbiot greeted as the silver lining of the Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March. The International Energy Agency has called the disruption in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis in history”, but it appears, on one level, to be accelerating Europe’s green revolution. Yet, even if car-owners are rushing to the EV showrooms, some European governments, facing a groundswell of anger over soaring petrol and gas prices , are at risk of sending the clean...
Chinese battery cell manufacturers are poised to benefit from the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to Fitch Ratings, even as fierce competition, overcapacity and thin margins weigh on some downstream firms. Global demand for energy storage was set to rise, driven by high oil prices and rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, said Wang Ying, a managing director at the credit rating agency. “We believe that China’s leading energy storage cell manufacturers will be the bigger...
Beijing — For more than a decade, leader Xi Jinping has overseen a transformation within the Chinese economy with one aim: making it energy-secure. Under that vision, China has unleashed a renewable energy revolution of wind, solar and hydropower, drilled ever deeper into oilfields offshore and on, and forged pacts with partners for more supply – … The post China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support Europe live – latest updates The EU will cut electricity taxes and provide consumers with fresh incentives to ditch fuel-burning cars and boilers, the European Commission has announced, as the energy crisis from the Iran war speeds a shift to a clean economy. The plan, which foresees tweaking rules so that electricity is taxed less than oil and gas, aims to bring down bills while encouraging the move away from polluting devices that prolong reliance on foreign fuels. Continue reading...
The Interior secretary threw his support to congressional permitting talks, shrugging off Democrats angry about department policies that look askance on renewable energy.
As the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu battles rising sea levels that threaten to put large parts of the island entirely underwater by the end of this century, its citizens are making efforts to safeguard their future while preparing for the worst impacts of climate change.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court.
[Premium Times] The environmental group says prolonged wellhead fires in Ondo and Rivers states expose a weak response to pollution, threatening livelihoods and ecosystems
The Ukrainian president said oil will once again flow to Hungary, resolving a monthslong dispute.
The pipeline, which carries crude to Hungary and Slovakia, has been at the center of a monthslong diplomatic standoff.
[Namibian] NamWater's cost-saving strategy aimed at incorporating renewable energy has been paused as the utility consults regulators over compliance requirements.
[Parliament of South Africa] The Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment today resolved to intensify its oversight of alleged environmental violations linked to Sasol's operations.
It’s crucial to understanding how gender is affecting our ability to rally behind a shared ecological vision Feminist influencer Liz Plank opens her groundbreaking book For the Love of Men with a bold statement: “There is no greater threat to humankind than our current definitions of masculinity.” She means it at several levels, from the most intimate: how male partners are the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the US; to the most macro: how associating “eco-conscious behaviors with femininity and a repudiation of masculinity” is literally killing the planet. This Earth Day, it’s worth reflecting on why this is so and what can be done about it. While it won’t come as news to most that, compared to women, men litter more , recycle less , and leave a bigger carbon footprint...
China has launched what it calls the world’s first “panoramic” carbon accounting system, a model that revises down the country’s emissions compared to other estimates and raises them for the United States. Unlike other models that assign responsibility for emissions based on total carbon output from facilities such as power plants and factories, the new model gives greater weight to the consumers of products. Developed by the Shanghai Advanced Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of...
Oil prices dipped Wednesday after an initial Asian surge, as traders weighed US-Iran peace talk uncertainties following Washington's ceasefire extension. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel market anxiety. Geopolitical developments, including potential pipeline issues and upcoming US inventory data, are also influencing price movements, suggesting continued volatility.
Shell Australia says campaign needed to ‘counterbalance’ claims by levy advocates – but Ed Husic urges industry ‘do not spend millions defending the indefensible’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gas companies are mounting a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to fight against a new export tax, prompting the Labor MP Ed Husic to accuse the industry of “defending the indefensible”. Shell Australia is among half a dozen oil and gas companies contributing around $1m to an Australian Energy Producers (AEP) campaign that attempts to justify the amount of tax the industry pays, a parliamentary inquiry heard on Wednesday. Continue reading...
The EU Commission plans measures against the energy crisis, Chancellor Merz to address German policy at climate talks in Berlin, Amnesty International says Germany is contributing to global human rights crisis and more news on Wednesday, April 22nd.
A PLOS Climate study reveals U.S. warming hits 41 states through temperature quantiles—hotter extremes or milder lows—not simple averages.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, has commended Ethiopia's Green Legacy initiative that has been operated at "the right scale of ambition" in the global fight against climate change.
Schools in India’s capital must ring regular bells to remind schoolchildren to drink water as the megacity gears up to face heatwave conditions, a new city order has said. Summer heat in the world’s most populous nation can be brutal – putting millions of people at risk, with nearly 11,000 people dying due to heatstroke between 2012 and 2021, according to government data. A heatwave in May 2024 in New Delhi saw temperatures match the capital’s previous record high: 49.2 degrees Celsius (120...
Wind is gathering interest in India due to its ability to meet high demand in the evening and early morning, when solar power is absent.
Research shows natural hazards linked to climate crisis disrupted 23 elections in 18 countries in 2024 Democracy is under mounting threat from the climate crisis, with new analysis documenting how elections are increasingly shaped not only by political forces but also by floods, wildfires and extreme weather. At least 94 elections and referendums across 52 countries have been disrupted by climate-related impacts over the last two decades, researchers found. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00855K, Paper Nishithan C Kani, Mohd Riyaz, Carolina Isabella Elizarraras, Emilia Wessel, Kasper Enemark-Rasmussen, Qamar Nisa, John R. Varcoe, Alexander Bagger, Brian Joseph Seger Defossilizing aviation and shipping industries require scalable, carbon-neutral routes to energy-dense liquid fuels. CO 2 electrolysis has emerged as a promising route to carbon-neutral fuels, but Cu-based catalysts are largely... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00998K, Review Article Junnan Hao, Qianru Chen, Chun-Chuan Kao, Dongliang Chao, Shi-Zhang Qiao A systematic application-oriented mapping redefines aqueous batteries from a unified concept into differentiated technologies, guiding their rational deployment across diverse real-world energy storage scenarios. 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
Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple with fuel curbs and higher costs for food and access to healthcare. Global oil supplies are running down as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about 20 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows. Aid agencies have warned that the crisis has driven up prices...
Indonesia’s decision to raise prices for some non-subsidised fuel products could push more households towards subsidised grades, economists have warned, raising the risk of tighter supplies and piling pressure on a state budget already straining to contain politically sensitive energy costs. State-owned energy company Pertamina’s move highlights Jakarta’s challenge in aligning fuel costs with global markets while insulating lower-income households from rising prices. By allowing the price of...
The Interior Department had imposed restrictions on wind and solar projects across the country, prompting developers to sue.
[Daba Finance] Genesis Capital has pulled off a first for West African capital markets, advising on a CFAF 42.65 billion ($76.5 million) green bond for Ivory Coast solar developer Poro Power 1 S.A. -- the first project finance green bond ever issued by a private energy company in the WAMU region.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss visits the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to learn about scaling geothermal energy.
Reframe Systems, co-founded by Vikas Enti SM '20, creates microfactories for modular home construction, reducing carbon emissions and costs.
Ministers also asked to alter compensation rights and suspend emissions trading scheme amid Middle East war Airlines are lobbying the UK government to relax environmental and noise rules, modify passenger rights and cut taxes on flying, as they prepare for higher costs and a possible shortage of jet fuel because of the war in the Middle East. A list of policy requests submitted to ministers and the aviation regulator includes suspending the emissions trading scheme and relaxing limits on night flights, it has emerged. Continue reading...
Oman has offered to sell surplus crude to Thailand, but any purchase would depend on actual demand and price negotiations, while the domestic oil situation is beginning to stabilise, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 8, 28 April 2026.
Concerningly high temperatures amid a blistering March heatwave in the Mountain West sparked fears of an even worse disaster than dried-up slopes this year.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters In brief: Multiple studies have found that tropical cyclones are becoming stronger worldwide. New so-called attribution studies have linked increased wind speeds to human-caused ocean warming. In the future, scientists expect an increase in the proportion of Category 4 and Category 5 tropical cyclones. The dangers posed by one of humanity's greatest scourges – the tropical cyclone – are being significantly increased by human-caused global warming. In fact, one of the more confident predictions about how climate change will affect these great storms — which we will refer to by their Atlantic name when they reach winds of 74 mph (119 km/hr) or greater, the hurricane...
Ukrainian president says pipeline linking Russia and Hungary can now resume operations but adds ‘we connect this with the unblocking of the European support package’ German foreign minister Joseph Wadephul also makes it very clear that he is relieved with the change of government in Hungary, calling it “a breath of fresh air” and a promise of hope for Ukraine. He urged Hungary to drop its “unusual blockade” for policies for Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” pointing to what he argued was a clear pro-European mandate from the electorate in Hungary (it’s a bit more complicated than that, though). Continue reading...
POSCO Holdings Inc. shares surged more than 8% Tuesday on the Korea Exchange, closing at 421,500 won after gaining 32,000 won, as investors cheered approval for a major low-carbon iron plant in Western Australia and positive technical signals ahead of the company's upcoming first-quarter 2026 earnings and business plan presentation.
Groups have urged a federal court to send EPA back to the drawing board on its big deregulatory climate decision.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00488A, Paper Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Austin Cristobal Flick Perovskite solar modules (PSMs) offer a promising pathway to low-cost photovoltaics, yet their commercialization is challenged by manufacturing scalability, device uniformity, additive costs, interlayer complexity, and module stability. This study... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Summer's toll on hair can be mitigated with a simple, natural solution: pumpkin seed oil. Packed with zinc and healthy fats, this oil nourishes the scalp, reduces hair fall, and supports healthier growth over time.
Local governments are using the proceeds to pay for roads, EMS, and more. The post Revenue from wind and solar farms can reshape community budgets appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong will face squally thunderstorms and a nine-degree plunge in temperature later this week as a cold front sweeps across the South China coast, with the mercury expected to dip to 21 degrees Celsius (69.8 Fahrenheit) on Friday, the city’s forecaster has said. The Observatory said on Tuesday that the city would first experience unseasonably hot weather...
Renewable energy is increasingly being used to supply power-hungry data centers. As the sector swells, much of the electricity demand is being met by polluting fossil fuels.
A new "working-class climate agenda" seeks to provide economic relief and tackle global warming at the same time.
Oil prices dipped Tuesday, reversing Monday's surge, as hopes for US-Iran peace talks eased supply disruption fears. Despite Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure and vessel seizure, investors are watching potential ceasefire extensions. However, Tehran's participation remains uncertain, with supply risks persisting and analysts warning of significant price hikes if talks falter.
China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...
The EPA chief’s partisan attacks energize the base but risk weakening cases he’d oversee if he's named attorney general.
Chubb said shifting methodologies make it too difficult to account for climate pollution produced by its energy clients.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered agencies to step up enforcement of environmental laws to tackle worsening PM2.5 pollution, warning that inaction could erode public trust.
[The New Humanitarian] Nairobi -- "The impact of a volatile climate is not just measured by the washed-out homes and businesses. It also registers in the rise in sexual and gender-based violence."
China has developed a world-first high-voltage synchronous condenser, reviving a century-old grid stabiliser technology to support the country’s rapid transition to renewable energy, according to a state media report. The state-run China Electric Power News said on April 10 that a 35-kilovolt direct-connection rotating machine developed by Dongfang Electric Machinery had successfully passed testing earlier that day. The successful test made Dongfang’s synchronous condenser the first in the world...
Religion and oil. Remove those two factors and all the Middle East conflicts could be ended overnight - or so the theory goes.
As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly gaining ground and emerging as a solution for nations looking to reduce their reliance on oil and gas imports. The world passed a significant turning point in 2025 as clean power generation rose faster than global demand for electricity, preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to the study by London-based energy think tank Ember released on...
A California judge has challenged the Trump administration's authority to unilaterally order the restart of an offshore oil operation along the coast of Santa Barbara County.
Some over-the-counter and prescription drugs may make it harder for your body to stay cool and hydrated – with potentially serious consequences. The post These common medications may increase your risk during heat waves appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A global promise to shift from fossil fuels faces significant hurdles. Economic ties to oil and powerful industry lobbying impede progress. Political will is also a key factor. Despite these challenges, renewable energy sources are expanding rapidly worldwide, offering a glimpse of future change.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Pearl Marvell The Trump administration’s fuel blockade against Cuba has resulted in widespread power outages, gas shortages, garbage in the streets, and a humanitarian crisis – but also a surge in solar installations. In 2025, the Caribbean nation produced 10% of its electricity from renewable sources, a jump from 3.6% in 2024, according to Rosell Guerra Campaña, director of the Ministry of Renewable Energy at Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines. Cuba’s increased reliance on renewables is driven by dire necessity. Since President Donald Trump’s January 2026 executive order imposing tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, gas and diesel supplies have grown sparse, forcing...
The Trump administration wants to ease hydrofluorocarbon restrictions and vehicle emissions standards.
India's T&D sector is poised for significant growth, driven by nearly Rs 9 trillion in planned investments through 2032. Despite a recent slowdown in new project orders due to manufacturing constraints, the sector remains robust, fueled by renewable energy expansion and strong domestic and global demand.
A plasma reactor transforms stubborn methane into methanol, bypassing extreme heat and pressure entirely.
Shenzhen, China Pioneers ‘Near-Zero Carbon Communities’ wil.thomas@wri.org Mon, 04/20/2026 - 10:27 In Shenzhen’s Houhai Central District, summer temperatures climb higher each year. Last summer, the city recorded a blistering 37.5 degrees C (99.5 degrees F), one of its hottest days in decades. For residents in dense, aging apartment blocks, staying cool isn’t just a matter of comfort; it’s a matter of cost. People are relying more heavily on air conditioners for relief. Electricity bills are surging as a result. From smallholder farms in Africa to the busy streets of Bogota, communities...
The International Energy Agency has projected that global data center electricity consumption will more than double by 2030, with the United States accounting for the largest share of that growth.
Air pollution has reached critical levels in 10 northern provinces, the Pollution Control Department (PCD) warned on Monday, with Nan recording the worst smog, as PM2.5 dust levels nationwide exceeded safety standards in 31 provinces.
A coalition of Gulf and environmental groups warns that new drilling plans risk another Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Data shows 224,000 new EVs were registered in March, with Norway leading way in terms of switching Business live – latest updates Sales of electric cars soared 51% in continental Europe last month, amid a rise in petrol and diesel costs driven by the Iran war. Data shows that 224,000 new electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in March, and 500,000 across the first three months of the year – a 33.5% increase on a year earlier, according to analysis of national sales data in 15 countries by New AutoMotive and E-Mobility Europe, a trade body. Continue reading...
Fires used to die down or die out at night as temperatures dropped and humidity increased. That's happening less often.
he market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices -- and prices of the wide range of products made from oil.
Using compressed air to propel pellets of solid carbon dioxide, dry ice blasting removes contaminants from surfaces without damaging the underlying material.
Scientists studying world's largest and most famous icebergs find surprising differences in how they affect ocean life. The post Not all icebergs are equal – and that matters for the climate, new study finds appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Oil prices are climbing up again on Monday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up again and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Solar power is cheap, fast, and in demand as data centers consume more and more electricity.
The shipping industry is responsible for 3 percent of global climate emissions. The Trump administration and the Iran war are complicating efforts to clean it up.
Sarah Finch is among six recipients of the Goldman Environmental prize, awarded to honour grassroots activists around the world The woman whose campaigning set a legal precedent in the UK that stopped thousands of tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions has been awarded one of the world’s most prestigious environmental prizes alongside five other women from around the globe. A supreme court ruling in a case brought by Sarah Finch has been cited in decisions against new oil concessions in the North Sea, the UK’s first new deep coalmine for 30 years and even plans for new large-scale factory farms. Iroro Tanshi, a Nigerian conservation ecologist who launched a successful, community-led campaign to protect endangered bats from human induced wildfires; Borim Kim, a South Korean activist who...
Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects crude oil prices to remain elevated despite an eventual end to the war in the Middle East, while encouraging local businesses to accelerate their transition to alternative energy.
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