Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy The heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe is a “dramatic warning” to reject climate naysayers, a European Commission vice-president says. Teresa Ribera, executive vice-president for a clean, just and competitive transition, lambasted those who listened to the “vested interests” of the fossil fuel industry rather than scientists and their own citizens. Continue reading...
Red warnings issued as record-breaking heatwave pushes east, with authorities urging people to stay indoors Parts of central, eastern and southern Europe sweltered on Monday as the “heat dome” behind last week’s record-breaking temperatures shifted east, bringing dangerous conditions to a new swathe of the continent. Budapest is forecast to exceed 40C on Tuesday, according to models from the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. Belgrade and Bucharest reached 38C and 37C respectively on Monday as the heatwave, which has been linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe, moved east. Continue reading...
Parcels of goods worth under €150 will no longer enjoy ‘de minimis’ exemption, exploited by platforms such as Temu and Shein Business live – latest updates The European Commission has said it hopes to prevent the “desertification” of Europe’s high streets, as it prepares to introduce a customs tax on small parcels in an attempt to curb cheap Chinese imports. Consumers have been able to buy up to €150 (£129) worth of goods, including fast fashion, cosmetics and toys, without any customs charges as part of a “de minimis” exemption, a tariff break meaning too small to matter. Continue reading...
Oil edged up on Monday after a flareup in the Strait of Hormuz over the past days.
A severe heatwave gripping Europe has claimed over 1,300 lives since June 21, with France reporting nearly 1,000 excess deaths and 74 drownings. Nations like Germany, the Czech Republic, and Poland have shattered temperature records. This extreme heat, amplified by an Omega Block weather pattern, is straining infrastructure and highlighting the vulnerability of European buildings not designed for such sustained warmth.
[IPS] Nairobi -- A team of universities, led by Addis Ababa University, has joined forces to implement a four-year Intra-Africa academic mobility project aimed at strengthening agroforestry research and education for climate change mitigation.
Marine Le Pen does not believe in global warming - writes John Lichfield. She believes in air-conditioning.
At least 130 million Europeans will see temperatures of 35C and above today Meanwhile, Ukraine is bracing to absorb the impact of the heatwave on its energy network, already pummelled by Russian attacks over more than four years of war, AFP reported. Grid operators in at least five regions – from Ivano-Frankivsk in the west to Zaporizhzhia on the frontline in the south – announced temporary restrictions on energy usage would be in force during parts of Tuesday. Continue reading...
Oil futures rose slightly Sunday as US-Iran hostilities continued for a fourth consecutive day and with Iran insisting on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.9 percent to $72.20 a barrel, and US crude climbed 1.3 percent, to $70.09 a barrel. On Friday, oil prices reached their lowest levels … The post Oil futures rise on continued US-Iran hostilities appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The new plan calls for strengthening coal’s role as backstop for the country's energy system.
A growing number of countries wants to delay the EU’s landmark rules governing methane emissions.
Delhi is phasing out petrol and CNG two-wheelers by April 2028, with only electric auto-rickshaws to be registered from January 2027. The new Electric Vehicle Policy, effective July 1, offers significant subsidies for electric two and three-wheeler buyers in its first year. This initiative aims to combat air pollution, which vehicular emissions contribute to significantly, by accelerating the adoption of clean mobility solutions.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has dismissed claims that Tanzania has sold or surrendered its forests and natural resources to foreign countries through carbon trading agreements, insisting that the emerging market is being regulated to safeguard national interests while creating new economic opportunities.
Weather cools as record-breaking heatwave recedes, Green party calls for immediate air-conditioning programme, Germany's football team faces Paraguay in World Cup knock-out match and more news on Monday, June 29th.
Air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms. The answer is for it to take its place alongside a comprehensive state plan for climate adaptation As Britain reels from Europe’s worst ever heatwave , many households are, for the first time, seriously considering air conditioning. Leftists have often been critical of AC, pointing out that there are cheaper, more ecological ways to combat severe heat. But with decades of underinvestment leaving the UK dismally unprepared to handle further heatwaves, is it time to rethink the progressive position on air con? Like many new technologies, air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms, contributing to external air temperatures and global emissions. Dogmatically denying these harms, as AC boosters tend...
Desalination has always been an energy-hungry way of turning saltwater into freshwater, making it largely the preserve of wealthy countries with abundant fossil fuel reserves. Yet, an outdoor demonstration prototype in China has managed to exhibit year-long stability with zero utility energy costs, thanks to a new type of photothermal material. The researchers developed an innovative method to weave nanoparticles into a three-dimensional photothermal evaporation material, significantly boosting...
How to Turn National Adaptation Plans into Local Action in Brazil, India and Indonesia alicia.cypress… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 00:01 In large and geographically diverse countries like Brazil, India and Indonesia, climate risks vary greatly across regions — from wildfire threats in forest communities to severe flooding in coastal villages to intensifying extreme heat in major cities — requiring locally tailored responses. Yet implementation in decentralized countries like these is often constrained by fragmented governance, uneven capacity at subnational levels and gaps in climate data and finance. Overcoming these barriers requires stronger vertical integration — forging clearer connections between national and subnational governments so that adaptation becomes a two-way...
[ENA] As climate change accelerates and environmental degradation intensifies across the globe, the search for practical, scalable solutions has never been more urgent. Forests continue to disappear at alarming rates, fertile soils are being depleted, biodiversity is under unprecedented pressure, and increasingly severe droughts, floods, and extreme weather events are threatening food systems and livelihoods on every continent.
People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10 per cent since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a median household spends around 12 per cent of monthly income on electricity, assuming it consumes 200 kilowatt-hours – around the monthly average for three...
Sovereign wealth funds and central banks managing US$29 trillion in assets are turning to energy assets, and raising concerns about the dollar, in a portfolio reassessment driven by unprecedented geopolitical shifts, according to a survey published on Monday by independent global investment management firm Invesco. The survey of 90 sovereign wealth funds and 54 central banks showed an increasing focus on diversification, and investment portfolios that can “take a hit and still hold it together”...
Jotham Napat’s visit renews expectations that the two countries can sign the Nakamal pact after long negotiations. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Royal commission hearings resume today The next round of hearings for the antisemitism royal commission begins today. Regretfully, we’re here until Thursday night with Parliament and the game is at 4am Saturday morning. So I’ll be watching on the TV. And like I’ve said before, sometimes I’m the minister for sport and it’s important I’m at major events because there’s all kinds of elements and stakeholders that are there for me to be there in person. Sometimes I’m the minister for communications and I need to see what that experience is like for Australians watching that on free...
Americans have been posting online about Europeans being unable to cope with hot weather.
All-time highest temperatures have been set in Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic.
Deadly flooding in Kentucky that left at least four dead has turned roads into rivers as the third day of storms threatens more rainfall.
Arunachal Pradesh grapples with rising flood death toll, now at three, after a missing man's body was recovered. Incessant rains triggered flash floods in Keyi Panyor district, displacing residents and damaging infrastructure. Rescue operations are ongoing, with NDRF personnel deployed to bolster efforts. Authorities have issued alerts for further heavy rainfall, warning of increased risks of landslides and waterlogging across multiple districts.
Investors are bracing for a week dominated by Middle East geopolitical tensions, with crude oil prices and domestic economic data taking center stage. Key indicators like Industrial Production, PMI readings, and foreign exchange reserves will offer insights into India's economic health. Auto sales figures and monsoon progress also remain crucial. Any escalation in US-Iran relations could impact global growth and energy markets, while diplomatic progress might boost investor confidence.
Europe faces a severe heatwave, with France reporting 1,000 excess deaths in three days. Climate change intensifies risks, affecting public health, infrastructure, and emergency services across the continent.
A helicopter crash in Saudi Arabia killed 14 Saudi citizens on Sunday, the kingdom’s official press agency reported, adding that the aircraft belonged to state oil giant Aramco. The Saudi Press Agency, citing an official at the energy ministry, reported the helicopter crashed in Ras Tanura in the country’s east. “The accident claimed the lives of all 14 passengers, all Saudi citizens,” the agency said, adding that an investigation was under way to determine the cause of the crash. Aramco says it...
More than 191m people in Europe face temperatures over 35C, with extreme heat warnings from Germany to Hungary ‘A sad inevitability’: after decades of climate warnings, why is Europe so unprepared for rising heat? Poland, Czechia and Slovakia are braced for record temperatures of over 40C as a heatwave linked to hundreds of deaths in western Europe spreads east. More than 191 million people in Europe faced temperatures of at least 35C on Sunday, with extreme heat warnings in Germany, Czechia, Poland and Hungary. Continue reading...
If Andy Burnham chooses the energy secretary, Labour could fully use the benefits of net zero to promote growth and jobs It should have been a great week for Ed Miliband and his mission to decarbonise the UK economy. Western Europe has experienced one of its worst ever heatwaves , providing powerful evidence of the need to transition away from fossil-fuel-driven energy production to reduce the carbon emissions that are contributing to global heating. Instead, however, he has been attacked by an unholy alliance of trade unions and leading City figures , apparently determined to prevent him becoming chancellor in the cabinet of the presumptive new prime minister, Andy Burnham. Josh Ryan-Collins is professor of economics and finance at the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose...
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France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more information became available about deaths in residential care and homes. Europeans have been enduring blistering conditions during a heatwave...
Egypt’s Ministry of Local Development and Environment reported on Saturday that a river barge sank completely at a depth of approximately 15 meters in the High Dam East Port in Aswan Governorate, resulting in an oil slick estimated to be about 200 meters long and 100 meters wide. The oil slick was caused by a … The post Egypt urgently acts to contain oil spill in Lake Nasser appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Tens of millions are braving a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with some countries announcing rising death tolls and health services warning of saturation.
It's too soon to say what the long-term impacts of earlier wildfires might be on the world’s only natural wild migratory whooping crane flock. But scientists could be a step closer to finding out after a wildfire in Wood Buffalo National Park came near a handful of the endangered species' nests.
Floods caused by thunderstorms that have dumped inches of rain on Kentucky and Indiana, with more possible Andy Beshear, the Kentucky governor, says four people have died as a result of flash floods from thunderstorms that have brought as much as 7in (18cm) of rain to the state. Beshear confirmed the four deaths in a social media post, noting three people were from Madison county and one was from Jackson county. “Please join Britainy and me as we pray for their families during this difficult time,” Beshear said. Continue reading...
The alert comes after lightning strikes sparked house fires and more than 800 flights at Heathrow and Gatwick were delayed, with dozens more cancelled as storms swept across parts of the UK.
Firefighters are battling the blaze in Fishlake national park that was stoked by strong winds and low humidity Hundreds of firefighters in Utah have struggled to suppress a wildfire that scorched an additional 20,000 acres (8,000 hectares) as of Saturday, as low humidity and strong winds accelerated the fire spread, according to state officials. The Cottonwood fire erupted on Monday in the Fishlake national forest, located in central Utah. The blaze intensified overnight, growing from about 70,000 acres (28,000 hectares) to more than 92,000 acres (37,000 hectares) on Saturday morning, according to the US Forest Service. The fire is at a 0% containment level and is the largest blaze currently burning in the US, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Continue reading...
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Large groups have their pros and cons. But a changing climate may push them off balance.
Decision leaves in place Biden-era standard on pollution from coal-fired plants, factories and other industrial sources A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency ’s attempt to abandon a Biden -era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution. The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration ’s deregulatory agenda and its repeated efforts to boost coal, a reliable but polluting energy source. Continue reading...
Passengers report being stuck on grounded planes in sweltering conditions as severe weather causes travel disruption across Europe Europe heatwave: latest updates Thunderstorms have caused severe delays to hundreds of flights at Heathrow and Gatwick airports, leaving passengers stuck on grounded planes for hours in the scorching heat. Overnight, downpours and thunderstorms lit up the skies of London after back-to-back days of 30C-plus weather as the UK and much of Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave . Continue reading...
Forecasters say hottest conditions spreading into central and eastern Europe While much of Germany is braced for temperatures above 40C today, countries farther east that are more usually on the frontline of the climate crisis are experiencing mild weather conditions for this time of year, writes Helena Smith, the Guardian’s Athens-based correspondent. Unlike huge swathes of western Europe, Greece is neither sweltering nor issuing emergency weather warnings . The mercury was registered at 31C in the Greek capital at noon today, according to Meteo, the official weather portal of Athens’ national observatory. On Sunday, noon readings are forecast at 30C. Continue reading...
From the terrifying heatwave engulfing France to the political battle over air conditioning and why France is unprepared for the 'new normal' of extreme temperatures, Inside France is our weekly look at all the news and talking points from France.
Germany saw its highest temperature ever recorded on Friday at 41.3C, according to preliminary weather service data, as the country braces for the possibility of even higher temperatures over the weekend.
Hotels report increase in last-minute bookings, including from families attempting to escape hot homes Families, including parents with newborn babies, are booking air-conditioned rooms in hotels to escape the UK heatwave, with companies reporting a surge in demand. Data from the accommodation reservation website Booking.com shows that since 1 June, the share of searches using the “air-conditioning” filter has tripled across Great Britain coinciding with the latest heatwave in northern Europe. Continue reading...
In Ladakh's arid Himalayan landscape, a revolutionary solution to water scarcity has emerged. Engineer Sonam Wangchuk pioneered the 'ice stupa,' an artificial glacier built in a conical shape. These towers store winter meltwater, releasing it gradually during the crucial spring planting season. This low-cost, energy-free innovation ensures vital irrigation for agriculture, transforming a challenging environment and offering hope to communities worldwide facing similar water crises.
The record-breaking heatwave is set to end with cooler and more unsettled weather by Sunday.
Governor also announced state of emergency and banned personal fireworks in state until after Fourth of July Salt Lake City’s National Weather Service declared a “particularly dangerous situation red flag warning”, the first in the service’s history, according to a social media post. “THIS IS EXTREMELY RARE … Wind gusts of 40-50+ mph, combined with hot temperatures and extremely dry air, could cause explosive wildfire growth. Any new fire that starts could spread rapidly and become difficult to control,” said Chase Thomason, a meteorologist for KUTV, Utah ’s CBS affiliate. Continue reading...
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
Suffolk saw the highest temperature on Friday - but many will feel the heatwave begin to ease over the weekend.
Delegates at an ‘anti-woke’ conference disparaged Ed Miliband’s net zero policies. But even they could not ignore the sweat on their foreheads It was hardly a perfect film, but I keep thinking of Don’t Look Up . In its depiction of a world that stubbornly refuses to heed the warnings of an imminent planetary disaster, it was perhaps too on the nose. But these days, reality itself is too on the nose. This week served up ample evidence, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain, like much of Europe, the all-consuming concern has been intense, intolerable heat , with temperature records shattered and swathes of the country under the highest state of alert. For the first time, red warnings were issued in the UK for three consecutive days . Schools have closed; nights have become sleepless...
A historic heatwave has put this weekend's Paris Diamond League athletics meet in doubt. French authorities have requested its cancellation, citing immense pressure on emergency services and extreme weather. While organisers initially planned a modified event for elite athletes, the police prefecture has warned of an enforced cancellation if organisers don't comply. This unprecedented heat has already broken national records.
The heatwave battering Europe may have an unlikely partner-in-crime: a patch of cold ocean water south of Iceland and Greenland that can influence weather patterns over the continent.
The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.
The first scientific ship built by private interests in China is still waiting for its first assignment after it launched last month near Wenling, in Zhejiang province, on the east coast, according to Chinese media reports. The 82 metre-long (269-foot), 3,500-tonne Haiying Jiake research vessel was built with 150 million yuan (US$22 million) raised by 37 Zhejiang fishermen. It is designed to operate anywhere in the world’s oceans, including in thin sea ice, and support research ranging from...
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
PARIS — Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.
A new process skips energy-intensive drying for recycling coffee waste.
The president and his administration wants to kill clean energy and boost fossil fuels, but it can’t stop solar
Hong Kong is seeking to curb the flow of bulk high liquid content waste, such as expired drinks, personal care products and discarded detergents, into landfills, a move conservationists say will protect local waters and coastlines from the risk of toxic leakage. While academics and green groups welcomed the move, the retail sector expressed concern that the new requirement might result in higher recycling and manpower costs that could ultimately be passed on to consumers. The Environmental...
The terrifying jaws of an Ice Age super-predator are about to go under the hammer.
NEW DELHI — Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hit near Oman on Thursday.
The two states and Canadian province aim to link their programs in 2027, even as carbon pricing faces new political pressure.
Human-made warming made this heat wave far more likely and hotter than it would have been even a few decades ago, research finds.
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.
Neso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest updates Great Britain’s energy system operator has raised the alarm over electricity supplies for the second time this week as a heatwave continues to disrupt Europe’s energy markets. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued a notice late on Thursday asking generators to provide any extra electricity possible to Friday evening to help meet rising demand as households turn on air conditioners and electric fans to cope with the heat. Continue reading...
Oil prices dropped on Friday despite an Iranian attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
Searing temperatures in France lead to a lot of discussion around the heat, the climate and ways to stay cool - here are some useful words and phrases to get involved in a French chat.
Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans Business live – latest updates The energy regulator has given the provisional green light for the construction of the first new hydropower projects in more than 40 years, part of plans to reduce Great Britain’s reliance on energy imports. Ofgem has published a list of 16 long-duration electricity storage projects, facilities that can store and release electricity for periods of eight hours or more, it has provisionally agreed can proceed. Continue reading...
Who would have imagined that just over 100 days could so change the world? The US-Israeli “war of choice” on Iran has fundamentally – perhaps, permanently – shifted the global balances of economic, military and political power, and not in America’s favour. Mix the direct impact of this gratuitous military conflict with the broader effects on global security, efforts to mitigate climate change, contain soaring public debt and “de-risk” after America’s unilateral efforts to unravel globally agreed...
Austrian Grand Prix declares heat hazard as dramatic rise in temperatures forecast in central and northern Europe Temperatures are forecast to rise dramatically in parts of central and northern Europe this weekend as the intense heatwave continues . In Germany and Poland, highs up to or exceeding 40C (104F) are expected on both Saturday and Sunday, days after swathes of France experienced similar extreme temperatures. The Austrian Grand Prix, taking place this weekend in Spielberg, has declared a heat hazard , the first race to do so this season. Temperatures are expected to rise into the low 30s celsius during the race, almost 10C warmer than usual for the venue. Across Europe, the intense heat has led to severe thunderstorms. In the Sverdlovsk region of central Russia, a strong tornado...
People in countries like Greece, Italy and Spain have long lived with high temperatures. Here's what more northerly countries can learn from them about managing heat waves as they become more common.
First time red warnings issued in UK for three consecutive days; Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals reach ‘saturation point’ European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say Paris to ban drinking alcohol in public as hospitals hit heatwave breaking point The UK Met Office has extended a red heat alert into Friday for a large area of south-east England, the first time such warnings have been issued for three days in a row. The red warning is in place until 9pm for London , Oxfordshire , Bedfordshire , Hampshire and Kent . Amber heat warnings are in place for a wider area on Friday, and are running into Saturday for parts of east and south-east England. Continue reading...
A federal judge ruled a challenge to a 2025 NOAA Fisheries analysis was moot after the Species Extinction Committee exempted oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act protections.
Republican legislation would grant the oil and gas industry immunity from litigation that seeks compensation for the costs of climate change.
Staff at Magnavale, near Grantham, say the "giant freezer" is a great place to be in hot weather.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 7, July 2026.
[Leadership] Credit ratings firm S&P Global has lifted its forecast for Nigeria's average inflation rate in 2026 to 16.9 per cent from a previous projection of 15.0 per cent, citing a stronger-than-expected pass-through from rising oil prices into domestic energy costs.
With modern tech threatening to overwhelm the grid, Canada is making a massive pivot back to atomic energy. Discover the ambitious plan.
A new study says Europe's current heat wave would have been nearly impossible without climate change and is now 200 more likely than 20 years ago. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.
Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 faces a hurdle as ministers debate incentives for strong hybrid vehicles. While some see them as a crucial stepping stone to cleaner transport, others insist on focusing solely on zero-emission electric cars. Hybrids, currently a significant part of Delhi's vehicle registrations, offer a compromise for those wary of EV range and cost, but experts argue for a complete shift to electric mobility to meet long-term goals.
French authorities said hospitals in and around Paris were overwhelmed amid a record-breaking heatwave, adding that consumption and sales of alcohol would be banned from Friday.
The extreme heat smothering Europe has upended Climate Week in London.
Growing numbers of homeowners are installing batteries that store electricity when it is cheap, which helps balance the grid and cuts emissions, and cheaper plug-in batteries will soon let more people do the same
The city of Paris said on Thursday that a court ruling ordering oil and gas giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions represented "a landmark decision in the history of French climate law".
Tragic new details have emerged about the death of a three-year-old boy who passed away in his family's car during a heatwave that has scorched France.
Extreme weather breaks MRI scanners and cooling units and workload rises for sleep-deprived staff on sweltering wards ‘Infection control becomes almost impossible’: four doctors on the NHS heatwave crisis Doctors have set out the disastrous impact extreme heat is having on the NHS in England, with radiotherapy machines and MRI scanners failing, critical IT systems stalling and cooling units that serve entire hospitals breaking down. The hot weather has also prompted a surge in admissions and people arriving at A&E, causing severe overcrowding in some places and exacerbating heat-related pressures on infrastructure. Continue reading...
French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas products A Paris court has ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products and set out plans to address them in a high-stakes case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris. The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to the climate crisis. However, the court stopped short of ordering specific measures such as limiting overseas exploration and production or setting binding emissions reduction targets. Continue reading...
Video: 00:02:07 Europe is facing an intense heatwave, with record temperatures and several cities under red alert. On 23 June, France recorded its hottest June day ever.This image was captured the same day by the Copernicus Sentinel-3 satellite, which measures land surface temperature from space.Unlike air temperature, land surface temperature shows how hot the ground itself becomes, often much higher as rock and asphalt absorb heat throughout the day.Sentinel-3 uses thermal sensors to monitor Earth’s land, oceans, ice, and atmosphere, supporting everything from weather response to long-term climate monitoring.View image: Europe feels the heat beneath our feetLearn more about the Sentinel-3 mission
Heatwave-related deaths climb in Spain, Italy and France as continent battles another day of extreme temperatures Farryn Stock Over in the UK, South East Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban in Kent amid growing strain from the ongoing heatwave (31C today, 33C tomorrow). “To safeguard that shared supply and prevent any homes from facing a sudden loss of water, we sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone helping us protect Kent’s water.” Continue reading...
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding to establish the country’s first wind turbine factory. Alongside this, a massive 2,000-megawatt wind power project was launched in the northern region of Gulf of Suez, with financing entirely in Egyptian pounds. This initiative is a partnership between Sany, … The post Egypt signs historic agreement to establish 1st wind turbine factory appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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If this keeps up, oil is going to $200. (Nope) … Gas will hit a record, too. (Wrong) … And after the Strait of Hormuz finally reopens, oil will return to pre-war prices next year – at the earliest (Survey says: ❌). Oil industry analysts (and, ahem, at least one CNN journalist) are eating a … The post How Trump caused the biggest oil shock in history and got away with it – for now appeared first on Egypt Independent.
An early heatwave exposes Europe’s fast-warming future.
England just experienced its hottest day ever. In Paris, the Eiffel Tower and the Louvre were shut due to the heatwave sweeping across Europe. The continent is warming twice as fast as the global average and is now regularly reckoning with heat extremes.
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which had surged, are now under scrutiny as crude oil costs decline. The Civil Aviation Minister indicated the government may ask airlines to reassess surge charges and additional fare components if fuel prices remain stable. Discussions are ongoing with airlines to ascertain the longevity of this price reduction, with a Rs 10,000 crore price stabilization fund already in place to support the sector.
Global prices fell to near their pre-Iran war level after the United States unblocked international Iranian oil sales and ships transit Hormuz Strait.
PM says: ‘I love this country, I want this country to thrive, and I shall do everything I can to make sure it’s a success and thrives’ In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the government to approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea. She said: I’ve been very clear that I think that the North Sea is a crucial asset for the UK, and that oil and gas will be an important part of our energy mix for years to come. And I’m very keen to make sure that we use that resource, to ensure our energy security. There are decisions to be made shortly on both Rosebank and Jackdaw. Those are quasi-judicial decisions. But in our manifesto two years ago, we committed to honour existing licences, and I hope that we do...
China has identified a rare coral reef blue hole within Scarborough Shoal, a hotly contested feature in the South China Sea that is now a major flashpoint in the region. A marine blue hole is a deep, circular sinkhole in the ocean and is typically bright turquoise or emerald green. Unlike most of the world’s known blue holes – which were once caves on land thousands of years ago during the last ice age – the newly discovered marine blue hole within the Scarborough Shoal lagoon was formed by the...
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution The proliferation of datacentres and AI is increasingly at the forefront of environmental litigation around the world from Chile to Ireland, a report has found. In an analysis of about 3,600 climate-related lawsuits filed since 2015, the latest annual review of climate litigation by the London School of Economics (LSE) found a growing number of cases challenging the energy sources, water consumption and air pollution of datacentres, all of which have related climate implications. Continue reading...
The post Beyond Denial: How Oil Execs Shaped a Landmark Climate Study appeared first on ProPublica.
Ukraine struck a major natural gas processing plant as it continues its offensive against Russian energy infrastructure.
The European Space Agency’s EarthCARE satellite was developed to make a unique set of simultaneous measurements that shed new light on the role that clouds and aerosols play in regulating Earth’s climate.Now, in a remarkable example of a research mission delivering direct practical benefits, global observations from the satellite’s cloud profiling radar are being used operationally by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts to improve daily weather forecasts – this landmark achievement marks the first time that cloud radar data from space have been assimilated into a global weather forecasting system.
A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approach Earth is a single woman with a lot to give; Humanity is a charismatic bad boy who turns out to be an inveterate taker. Their toxic relationship is told in Hot Mess , a musical created by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, which works both as an eccentric romcom with broad commercial appeal and a serious analogy for our abuse of the once fecund, now depleted planet. A hot ticket at the Edinburgh fringe last summer and now on in London, it is at the vanguard of a newly blooming genre of musicals about the environmental crisis. The RSC’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind uses exuberant song and dance for the true story of a teenager who builds a wind turbine from an old bicycle in drought-ridden...
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Solar power may drop in places like California and southeastern China, while hydropower dries up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and southern Africa.
The proposed changes could see oil giants like TotalEnergies showing up in sustainable investment funds.
The EU Methane Regulation will introduce new obligations in January requiring oil and gas firms to monitor, report and verify emissions of methane.
“Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group, sent a coalition to Washington to meet with lawmakers Tuesday and Wednesday.
A Liberian oil tanker made its way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and using a new route close to Oman’s shore that has been promoted by a UN maritime agency.
Every booking inquiry that lands in dive operator Richard Swann’s inbox these days carries the same undertow of anxiety. Before his clients commit to a dive trip off Kota Kinabalu, they want reassurance: are Sabah’s reefs still worth the journey? It is a question that would have seemed strange a generation ago, when the waters off Malaysian Borneo were simply assumed to be among the finest on Earth. Now it is one of the first things visitors ask and the answer, according to a new environmental...
Keyi Panyor district in Arunachal Pradesh faces severe devastation from flash floods caused by relentless rainfall. Many homes are lost, and critical infrastructure, including roads and bridges, has been obliterated. Tragically, one life has been claimed, and four individuals remain unaccounted for. Rescue efforts, spearheaded by the IAF and SDRF, are actively helping residents and delivering essential supplies.
New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party called Community Strong Australia, with the aim of providing a centrist alternative for voters amid the rise of One Nation and the turmoil inside the Coalition. The party will focus on issues including housing affordability, cost of living, climate change, childcare, education, healthcare and social cohesion, according to Steggall, the member for Warringah. Continue reading...
An instrument on the Perseverance rover has identified large, complex carbon compounds alongside unusual patterns on the surface of rocks that resemble traces of microbial activity
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.
Temperature of 36.1C (97F) recorded in Hampshire, while two-thirds of Europe’s population experience temperatures above 30C The UK has broken its all-time temperature record for June and France has recorded its hottest day ever for the second day running, as a heatwave affecting more than 90 million people sweeps across swathes of Europe. As the UK and France registered record-breaking temperatures, the World Health Organization warned that the extreme temperatures are “putting lives at risk”. Continue reading...
The idea is intriguing, especially as climate change exacerbates the threat of extreme weather. But numerous hurdles stand in the way of implementation.
$102 Billion in Climate Finance Beyond the “Usual Suspects” Reveals a Growing Multipolar Reality sarah.brown@wri.org Wed, 06/24/2026 - 13:40 The new collective quantified goal (NCQG) for climate finance sets a target of $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support climate action in developing countries. Reaching this number will require a significant increase in all sources of existing finance and new sources, too. One possibility: Countries that are traditionally not considered contributors under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), but from whom investment nonetheless flows. BEYOND THE USUAL SUSPECTS: ASSESSING CLIMATE FINANCE FROM THE LARGEST NON-ANNEX II ECONOMIES Download In...
A major rescue operation was today launched after a 15 year old boy went missing while swimming in a lake at a beauty spot amid a heatwave across Britain
Trump says he instructed justice department to investigate oil firms over high gas prices amid Middle East conflict Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had instructed the US Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging, accusing them of not lowering gas prices enough amid conflict in the Middle East. “The big oil companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for oil. Those prices are dropping like a rock! In other words, customers are being ‘gouged.’ I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this,” Trump wrote in a social media post late on Tuesday night. “Gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster than what I’m seeing!” Continue reading...
Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter.
A combination of factors is making this heatwave more uncomfortable than some we have had in the past, as Simon King explains
Ottawa on Wednesday said it is launching the process to designate three new Arctic projects that are of national interest.
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's drive towards increased renewable energy generation received a significant boost this week after ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a major solar power project in Mashonaland West Province.
Amid efforts to cool global warming, the battle hinges on targeting such super-pollutants as methane, which emits one third of the world’s greenhouse gases and “is a fight we can win”, the UN chief on Wednesday.
Plus, filming wraps on Panos Cosmatos' first film in eight years.
Qatar anticipates resuming full liquefied natural gas production within weeks, signaling progress in US-Iran peace talks crucial for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks in early March had disrupted a fifth of Qatar's LNG capacity. Prime Minister Al-Thani emphasized a direct US-Iran hotline as vital for maritime stability and preventing future shipping threats, with global gas markets eagerly awaiting Qatar's restored exports.
The data center boom is slowing the clean energy transition in the U.S. The post How bad is AI for the environment? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Ukrainian drones knocked out power in Sevastopol, the biggest city in Russian-held Crimea, on Wednesday and targeted facilities in central and southern Russia, local officials said, underscoring the reach of Kyiv’s attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries, depots and supply routes this year, pushing up petrol prices in Russia, where authorities have limited sales in some regions. Fuel shortages have been particularly acute on the Crimean...
The Liberal government wants a Northwest Territories highway, an Arctic deepwater port and a nuclear waste storage facility in northwestern Ontario to be listed as projects of national interest.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies that he alleges are price gouging.
In a surprising twist to our understanding of Earth's future, new research suggests that plant life could thrive on our planet for another 1.8 billion years. While the sun’s heat poses a gradual threat, the resilience of the carbon cycle and plant adaptability paints a hopeful picture. Advanced modeling techniques reveal a longer era of lush greenery before extinction eventually takes its toll.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 12, 28 June 2026.
France’s current heatwave is taking a toll on farmers, who are seeing livestock die and are racing against time to harvest cereals without sparking fires in the tinder-dry crops.
CAIRO, June 24 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Egypt’s first wind turbine manufacturing plant and develop a 2,000-megawatt wind power project in the Gulf of Suez region, marking a major step toward localizing renewable energy technologies and expanding clean energy generation. … The post PM witnesses signing of MoU for Egypt’s first wind turbine plant, 2,000-MW wind farm appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Europe is bracing for another day of an unprecedented heatwave that is making life on the continent unbearable.
Indigenous lands are recognized as crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. New research shows their health is a direct result of the people who inhabit and steward them.
As extreme summer heat causes disruption across the UK and Europe this week, Midwinter at Antarctica’s Rothera Research Station is becoming increasingly unrecognisable. The post Think it’s hot here? The Antarctic Peninsula is unusually warm too appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill China’s rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been widely hailed as an economic success story. But it is also creating a serious headache for the country’s local governments, which are tasked with...
Temperatures expected to hit 40C in parts of the UK, as extreme heatwave spreads slowly eastwards, sparking warnings in Italy and the Netherlands France records hottest day ever as 40 people drown across country Tell us: how is the heatwave in the UK and across Europe affecting you? Grahame Madge, a Met Office spokesperson, said the agency is forecasting 39C as a headline maximum temperature on Thursday in the UK, most likely for somewhere in London or the south-east. “It is possible we could see temperatures higher than the 39C if the final values are at the upper end of our narrow range,” he said, according to the Press Association. Continue reading...
With federal incentives gone and local resistance rising, some industry players want a checkoff-style fund to promote renewable energy.
If the U.S. and Iran cement a final deal, it could take months for the flow of oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities to return to prewar levels.
Kyiv targeted the oil-processing sector in recent months to curb fuel supplies and bring “the war home to Russia.”
The Golden State's top legal officer said the administration's deal would hinder the state's climate and energy goals.
[The Conversation Africa] Images of families displaced by floods, prolonged droughts or extreme storms have become a distressingly regular feature of the daily news. As the impact of climate change intensifies, so does concern over its effects on human mobility. Ongoing changes to the world's climate now raise a salient, apparently simple question: to what extent does climate change cause migration?
CIVICUS speaks about the climate impacts of the 2026 World Cup with Frank Huisingh, founder of Fossil Free Football, a fan-led group that campaigns to end fossil fuel sponsorship in football and make the game more sustainable. The 2026 World Cup is the biggest in the tournament’s history, and the most polluting. With 48 […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01953F, Paper Dongduan Liu, Ruojie Cheng, Qiao Li, Feng Wang, Yongqiu Li, Hongxiao Yang, Mingfeng Shen, Qian Zhou, Jinliang He, Qi Li, Chao Yuan Polymer dielectric capacitors capable of stable operation under extreme conditions are essential for advancing electrification, yet conventional trial-and-error approaches are inefficient and severely hinder material discovery. Herein, we propose a... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
For 15 consecutive days in 1976 the sun beat down on Britain and the temperature hovered at 32C (89.6F).
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned. Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.” Continue reading...
The Los Angeles City Council launched a new offensive against urban oil drilling Tuesday, voting unanimously to advance a plan that would phase out wells across the city despite an expected legal challenge from the industry.
The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate change.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has known for nearly a decade that an influential 2013 scientific paper that concluded glyphosate is safe was actually ghostwritten by developer Monsanto. But the agency never informed the public and continued to rely on it, according to an EPA memo obtained by Mother Jones and revealed here for the […]
Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and Thursday Europe heatwave live – latest updates Searing heat has swept the UK with schools, hospitals, transport networks and water companies struggling to cope with the extreme temperatures caused by climate breakdown. Temperatures hit highs of 34.6C in Wisley in Surrey, the Met Office said, with the UN chief warning that London was “cooking”. Reduced rail speeds and services. Hospital patient appointments cancelled. School closures across southern England and Wales. Hosepipe bans in south-east England. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation.
STATEMENT: UN Secretary-General Guterres' Special Address at London Climate Action Week darla.vanhoorn… Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:34 LONDON (June 23, 2026) — Today, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a Special Address on the Global Response to the Climate and Energy Crises at London Climate Action Week. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, he made the case that the worsening climate crisis and growing energy insecurity share a common root: the world's continued dependence on fossil fuels, and that the path forward lies in renewable energy, international cooperation and science-based action. He announced two new efforts: an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, calling on all major AI companies to disclose the carbon, water and...
At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.
Records are being broken for the second time in a month, leading scientists to probe the upper limits of what the warming climate can dish out.
PARIS - Europe on Tuesday braced for more extreme weather as a deadly heatwave threatened fresh temperature records in Britain, with trains disrupted and hospitals across the continent preparing for an influx of heat-afflicted patients.
The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.
President Donald Trump has cheered what he called a record day for global energy shipments, revealing that a staggering 19 million barrels of oil flowed through the critical Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
CHAMP Coalition, Led by Brazil and Germany, Launches Steering Group, Roadmap, Subnational Advisory Council wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:30 At the Local Climate Action Summit during London Climate Action Week, the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action launched the next phase of its effort to support more ambitious climate action. The newly inaugurated CHAMP Steering Group of nine countries launched an Implementation Roadmap designed to reinforce and build on its pledge to accelerate national-local collaboration and strengthen the delivery of climate commitments on the ground. CHAMP also established a new Secretariat and a first-of-its-kind Subnational Advisory Council, chaired by former Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo...
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it will offer $17.5 billion in loans for a nuclear supply chain to finance five energy projects.
France has its hottest night on record, 15 Italian cities under red heat alert and UN chief says London is ‘cooking’ Europe heatwave live – latest updates Forty people have drowned while swimming in unsupervised areas across France in recent days, the prime minister has said, as people across the country sought respite from the record-breaking heatwave sweeping across much of Europe. “There is a tragic scourge of drownings,” Sébastien Lecornu said on Tuesday. “The latest figures we’ve received are 40 deaths since 18 June. Most of the victims are young people.” Continue reading...
Company urges customers in Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire to use water only for essential purposes as temperatures soar Europe heatwave live – latest updates A hosepipe ban has been put in place by South East Water in Kent , Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, after a surge in demand amid the ongoing heatwave . The company said it treated and supplied 644m litres of water on Sunday 21 June, 56m litres more than the average daily demand for June of 588m litres. Continue reading...
As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of Middle Eastern oil, the market’s next move may depend on one country absent from the negotiations: China. The world’s second-largest consumer of crude oil, China, has pulled out all the stops to preserve supplies as … The post The future of oil prices may depend on China appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to the climate hazards that their global greenhouse gas emissions bolster Amid rising concern that the artificial intelligence boom is fueling the climate crisis, a new report has found that nearly 80% of datacenters are also exposed to extreme climate hazards, including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires. Those impacts are leaving the infrastructure vulnerable to disrupted operations, increased time offline and inflated insurance and repair costs, the research from climate risk analytics firm First Street shows. Continue reading...
Gold price prediction today: A consistent rise in gold prices due to drop in oil prices is being constrained by hawkish outlook from central banks which are signalling a possible rate hike to keep inflationary pressures in check, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.
Forty people have drowned in heatwave-related deaths in France since last Thursday, Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un has declared a significant expansion of the nation's nuclear arsenal, aiming to "overtake the world" in defense capabilities. During a key party meeting, officials reaffirmed their commitment to nuclear forces as crucial for national sovereignty and deterring war. The agenda also included accelerating naval projects, reinforcing border defenses, and addressing economic development, particularly in the coal sector. Leadership changes were also announced without explanation.
[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Government of Liberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50-megawatt solar power plant and battery energy storage system as part of efforts to expand electricity access and strengthen the country's renewable energy sector.
[SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Engineer Al-Mua'tasim Ibrahim Ahmed, chaired the regular meeting of Sudan's electricity sector leadership in Khartoum on Monday, during which renewable energy projects were reviewed.
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the documents could inflict diplomatic “damage”. Gravely threatened by rising seas, low-lying island nation Tuvalu relies on a US$200 million trust fund to help foot the ballooning costs of climate change. The trust has been invested on Tuvalu’s behalf in funds exposed to coal mining, gas exploration and the world’s largest crude oil refinery, an...
Millions of Brits were woken up last night by a huge thunderstorm. Now, scientists have warned that these intense storms could become the norm - thanks to climate change.
The post I Cold-Called President Trump. Here’s What He Told Me About an Oil Tycoon and Major Donor. appeared first on ProPublica.
Millions of people are bitten by snakes every year. Climate change is increasing human-snake encounters, even as many countries remain ill-equipped to treat victims.
Energy secretary hails £100bn milestone in this parliament and says it is ‘only the start of what we want to achieve’ Ed Miliband has hailed a boost to UK jobs and growth as government data reveals that private sector companies have pledged more than £100bn in investment into the green economy so far in this parliament. Offshore wind, solar power and the electricity grid make up the bulk of the planned investment, most of it between 2024 and 2031, which will go to all regions of the UK and comes from a mixture of UK companies and overseas sources including the EU and Japan. Continue reading...
As the world enters the final years before the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a latest United Nations report has revealed that economic uncertainty, climate change, conflict and growing geopolitical tensions are causing hurdles for the countries to meet the targets. The Sustainable Development Report 2026, released by the UN Sustainable […]
In declining to hear the case, the justices sidestepped a broader fight over limits on the power of Congress.
Authorities are benefiting from a drop in global crude oil prices by collecting levies from diesel and gasohol users through the Oil Fuel Fund to repay massive debts incurred by the fuel price subsidy programme, following the outbreak of the Israel–US war on Iran in late February.
The oil major said natural gas will fuel a proposed generating plant that would not initially be connected to the grid.
Extreme feels-like temperatures, heat stress days and tropical nights have all become dramatically more frequent, long and severe over the past six decades, a study finds.
Utilities are leaning into a regulatory future free of carbon restrictions. But they are mindful of a potential future about-face.
Every Democrat running for attorney general supports a lawsuit that Boulder has filed against the oil and gas industry. Republicans say it could threaten the state’s energy industry.
The framework deal with Tehran directed the U.S. to lift "all types of sanctions" on Iran’s oil sector.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02337A, Review Article Xuefang Xie, Chaoqiang Feng, Haiming Duan, Shasha Tao, Shuquan Liang, Ziqing Wang, Guozhao Fang Hydrogel-based zinc metal batteries (ZMBs) represent a highly promising platform for safe, flexible, and wearable energy storage systems. Nevertheless, their real-world application is greatly hindered by insufficient stability under harsh... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for England, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C (104F) in some places. Europe is also dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France even restricting the consumption of alcohol outdoors to take pressure off the emergency services. The high temperatures coincide with the coming El Niño, which some scientists have nicknamed Godzilla for its predicted strength. To find out whether the two are linked, Ian Sample hears from our Europe climate correspondent, Ajit Niranjan. He explains why it’s so hot, why we could be in for even worse and how we can keep as cool as possible Clips: Sky News, BBC, Arirang News El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be...
US President Donald Trump criticised outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he’s a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office event, before accusing Starmer of mishandling Britain’s energy policy by failing to exploit North Sea oil and allowing “windmills all over the place”. “The UK buys much of its...
A major floating offshore wind project has welcomed new funding aimed at building Scotland’s future renewable energy workforce.
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday. As schools in France closed or modified timetables, forecasters in Britain predicted temperatures could break records for June this week. The temperature in Bordeaux in France’s western wine country rose to 41.9 degrees Celsius (107.4 Fahrenheit), breaking a record set last August. In Poitiers in central France it reached 41.2...
In a significant development, the US has greenlit the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil for a 60-day period. This move, tied to ongoing peace talks, allows for crucial transit in the Strait of Hormuz and IAEA inspections. The temporary waiver, effective until August 21, also permits imports into the US under specific conditions, impacting global energy markets.
The mayor of a former California oil boomtown is insisting he’ll remain in power until a judge decides if the election was legal.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum. Sheinbaum said her administration would seek to send the oil via commercial and privately owned firms instead of state-owned companies as it has done in the past. Mexico became a key fuel supplier to Cuba after the US attacked Venezuela in early January and halted critical oil...
Behind the Scenes of Climate Action: Lessons from Colombian Cities sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:32 June 22, 2026 — Climate change is severely affecting cities worldwide. But before measures to reduce climate risks and emissions can be implemented, a great deal must first happen inside city governments. This includes coordinating across departments, planning, financing and aligning priorities. In Colombia, these responsibilities are distributed across three levels of government. The national government sets the policy framework, including the nationally determined contribution (NDC) and the Long-Term Strategy (E2050). Departments (32 subnational units) play an intermediate role, providing technical assistance, coordinating across sectors and planning...
Other measures include Washington lifting sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports and reopening the strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country as part of an agreement under which Washington will lift sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports and the strait of Hormuz will reopen, the US vice-president, JD Vance, has said. Long-term independent monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme, which it says is for energy purposes only, was in effect halted last summer after Israel and the US attacked the country. Tehran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in response to strikes on its nuclear facilities. Continue reading...
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria is poised to assume a rare position of influence in global climate governance as former federal lawmaker and principal sponsor of the Climate Change Act 2021, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, prepares to become President of GLOBE International, a powerful cross-party alliance of legislators driving climate legislation across continents.
Several start-ups have tried to grow seaweed to remove atmospheric CO2, but this could affect the levels of nutrients in the ocean and hamper other CO2-sucking processes
The oil major said natural gas will fuel a proposed generating plant that would not be connected to the grid.
Climate change is making extremely dangerous heat waves like this one more common. The post Unprecedented June heat grips Europe this week appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
While you might be tempted to give viral heatwave hacks a go, experts from Electrical Safety First have warned that they could prove fatal.
While India continues to rely heavily on energy supplies from the Gulf, the crisis has prompted a faster push towards diversification. Higher crude purchases from Russia, Brazil and Venezuela have helped soften the impact on oil imports.
China's oil purchases fell dramatically, with imports dropping to about 7.8 million barrels per day in May, their lowest level since late 2017.
Canada and Australia have agreed on terms to allow Ottawa to buy components of the Arctic over-the-horizon radar system from BAE Systems Australia.
As countries grapple with energy price shocks, supply disruptions and the growing impacts of climate change, energy security has become a pressing concern.
The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. The post A dirty farm problem could be a climate solution appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Measurements taken by the Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich satellite show that sea levels across parts of the equatorial Pacific are elevated.
Eastern Europe to see temperatures above early July average into next week The extreme heat experienced across central and western Europe, including the UK, will continue to shift eastwards. As slightly cooler weather infiltrates into western Europe, with risks of downpours and thunderstorms, eastern Europe is likely to see temperatures several degrees above the early July average into next week. Peak highs of between 35C and 40C are expected across southern Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and into the northern Balkans. Typhoon Mekkhala, the seventh typhoon of the season in the western Pacific, strengthened east of Luzon on Sunday with sustained winds of 75mph (120km/h) and gusts in excess of 100mph over open water, and is set to head northwards through the Philippine Sea this week. Forecast...
Rail services, schools and sports events hit, with deaths of three elderly people in France partly blamed on intense heat Western Europe is enduring a ferocious heatwave forecast to break temperature records, with half of France on red alert, rail services in Belgium disrupted and sports events in Spain and Germany cancelled or postponed. French authorities on Monday placed 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments on a level 1 danger-to-life warning, urging 35 million people to exercise “absolute vigilance”, drink water often, avoid all strenuous exertion and avoid direct sun. Continue reading...
The Korea Trade Insurance Corp. will provide a $1 billion financing package for a solar power project in Serbia involving a South Korean builder.
Following the conclusion of the US-Iran discussions in Switzerland, global oil prices have seen a decrease as Iran has successfully secured waivers for its oil exports. This alleviates concerns regarding possible supply disruptions, leading to a drop in Brent crude futures as well as WTI. The anticipation of increased Iranian oil supply and potential easing of US sanctions, despite regional tensions, has contributed to the market's response.
Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University. “I don’t think (advancements in green technology) is going to be reversible,” Young told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria. “Countries are now thinking more … The post Oil volatility will cause irreversible changes to energy markets, expert warns appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Noch ein letztes Mal Festivalwetter, dazu abgefahrener Reggae-Metal und viele Sehnsuchtslieder. Nach zwei Tagen mit unerbittlicher Sonne zeigt sich das Wetter am Sonntag beim Hurricane gnädig: „Nur“ 27 Grad, hin und wieder schiebt sich sogar eine Wolke vor die Sonne. Auch nicht wirklich kühl, aber immerhin weniger anstrengend als noch an den Tagen davor. Aber wer wird sich da beschweren – das Zwillings-Festival Southside hatte schließlich... Der Beitrag Circle Pit frisst Gitarrist: So war der letzte Tag beim Hurricane 2026 erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran is likely to drive down global crude oil prices to around US$70 per barrel, according to a specialist on the US and Chinese economies.
Officials say the rules are making commercially viable renewable energy projects appear far riskier to international investors than they actually are.
Thailand must accelerate its transition to renewable energy if it is to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas and avoid repeating the painful consequences of global conflicts, according to Praipol Koomsap, economist at Thammasat University and former assistant to ex‑energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
The future of climate negotiations is uncertain as focus shifts from discussing treaties to actually implementing them.
The tech sector says only carbon-emitting gas plants are reliable enough today to power the EU’s AI goals.
A national heatwave plan has been activated to help people stay cool during the Netherlands’ increasingly hot summers Households in Amsterdam are being urged to hang their curtains outside their windows as health experts recommend simple hacks to moderate the heatwave rolling across the Netherlands, where homes were built for old-fashioned damp and coldish northern European weather. In a viral social media post last week, Eline Coolen, the heat coordinator at the city’s public health institute, urged sweaty city-dwellers to rig up temporary curtain rails or drape curtains or sheets outside to stop the sun’s rays reaching their large windows. Continue reading...
[UN News] Millions of people already facing hunger, displacement and economic hardship could soon face another major climate shock, as UN agencies warned on Thursday that extreme weather risks are intensifying across some of the world's most vulnerable regions.
Parts of England and Wales are expected to reach record highs of at least 38C in the day, but warnings have been issued over 'heat stress'.
A submarine named Ran was sent below the ice shelf in Antarctica and found some strange readings before disappearing entirely. Here's what it found.
Was über den tragischen Vorfall bekannt ist. Das Hurricane Festival 2026 ist von einem Todesfall überschattet worden. Eine 41 Jahre alte Besucherin starb am Samstag (21. Juni) auf dem Festivalgelände am Eichenring in Scheeßel. Wie die „Kreiszeitung“ berichtet, geriet die Frau im Beisein von Rettungskräften in eine Situation, die eine sofortige Reanimation erforderlich machte. Die Wiederbelebungsversuche blieben jedoch erfolglos. Nach Angaben von... Der Beitrag Todesfall beim Hurricane Festival: 41-jährige Besucherin gestorben erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
An SNP MP has added to the pressure on John Swinney over oil and gas after a 'rubbish' result for the party in the Aberdeen South by-election.
Albanese government under pressure to wind back fuel tax credit scheme for multinational miners as analysis shows cost to budget Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coal companies could receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for the diesel they use if the Albanese government greenlights just half the mine developments up for approval. The finding, in an analysis released by activist group Lock the Gate, comes as the government faces an internal campaign before next month’s Labor party national conference to commit to winding back a fuel tax credit scheme for multinational miners. Continue reading...
Sports and nationwide music festival affected, with temperatures for some expected to reach 42C from Monday Authorities in France have placed more than a third of the country under a red heat alert, cancelled some outdoor sports events and restricted alcohol consumption at the nationwide Fête de la Musique event amid a brutal heatwave forecast to push temperatures above 40C. Level 1 or 2 heat alerts were issued on Sunday for about 53 million people, or 76% of the population. A record 35 of the country’s 96 mainland departments were put on danger-to-life red alert, with another 45 under an orange warning. Continue reading...
Der Samstag beim Hurricane bringt Moshpits mit Female Energy und ein Überraschungskonzert. Hurricane Festival 2026 – es geht weiter! Wer am Samstag zum Startschuss gleich zu Mittag vor der Forest Stage steht, zeigt wirklich Ausdauer. Scene Queen freut sich jedenfalls sichtbar über die vielen Frühaufsteher, die sich trotz kurzer Nacht und schnell steigender Temperaturen um 13 Uhr vor der Hauptbühne versammelt haben. Zur Belohnung eröffnet sie den... Der Beitrag Der Samstag beim Hurricane Festival 2026: Mehr Frauen in den Pit! erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Die besten Bilder vom Samstag – inklusive Secret Act Leoniden, Twenty One Pilots und vielen mehr. Der Samstag beim Hurricane 2026 in Bildern – mit Acts wie Scene Queen, Twenty One Pilots, Papa Roach und dem Secret Act Leoniden. Auch am zweiten Festivaltag zeigt sich das Wetter beim Hurricane von seiner hochsommerlichen Seite. Bei viel Sonne und hohen Temperaturen wird auf dem Eichenring ordentlich geschwitzt. Die Stimmung bleibt dennoch bestens: Zwischen... Der Beitrag Hurricane 2026: Die besten Bilder vom Samstag – inklusive Secret Act erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions The winding backstreets of London, Paris and Rome are a large part of their charm. But they are also a problem for electric carmakers. For a long time, squeezing big batteries into smaller, cheaper cars to fit European streets was too much of a problem, so manufacturers focused on bloated SUVs instead. But that is finally changing. Battery technology has improved and Europe’s carmakers havecut manufacturing costs enough that they can now sell cars that might have a chance of fitting down a medieval lane or two. Continue reading...
A China-led team has developed an AI system to detect space hurricanes, a phenomenon in the Earth’s upper atmosphere that can disrupt satellite signals, radar and radio communications. While the hurricane-like atmospheric phenomenon can have major space weather effects, detection has so far relied on a tedious process of studying satellite images manually. The team said it had developed a new deep-learning system that could automatically detect and pinpoint space hurricanes through ultraviolet...
Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring towards 40°C, triggering health alerts and transport chaos. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while France faces significant rail disruptions. Wildlife is also under immense pressure. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, with concerns growing over prolonged heat and its impact on public safety and infrastructure across the continent.
Three Indian oil tankers, carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 crew members, have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and are heading home. This safe passage follows a US decision to lift its blockade on Iran, allowing resumed movement through the vital waterway. The government assures continued efforts to protect India's maritime and energy interests, with the vessels expected to reach Indian ports next week.
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — The Carolina Hurricanes brought their Stanley Cup celebration to downtown Raleigh on Saturday, with thousands of fans arriving hours early.
The flow has been stop and go for the first few months, but the line shows plenty of potential to boost Massachusetts’ renewable energy supply.
Kraftklub spielen in Scheeßel erstmals den Headliner-Slot – der Rückblick auf den Hurricane-Freitag. Das Hurricane wird 30 Jahre alt – und für Kraftklub schließt sich am Freitag ein Kreis. Als Schülerband spielten die Chemnitzer noch Songs von The Offspring nach. Nun stehen sie beim Jubiläum des Festivals direkt nach ihren einstigen Vorbildern auf der Forest Stage und übernehmen zum ersten Mal den wichtigsten Slot des Tages. Doch bevor... Der Beitrag 30 Jahre Hurricane: Kraftklub krönen den Freitag mit Headliner-Show erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Acts wie Yungblud, Kraftklub und Donots haben den Startschuss zum 30. Jubiläum gegeben. Die besten Bilder vom Freitag beim Hurricane 2026– mit Yungblud, Kraftklub, Donots, Bosse und vielen mehr. Das Hurricane Festival startet bei hochsommerlicher Hitze in sein 30. Jahr. Auf dem Eichenring in Scheeßel wird am Freitag (19. Juni) nicht nur vor den Bühnen geschwitzt – auch die Acts müssen Temperaturen von 35 Grad trotzen. Im Fall von... Der Beitrag Hurricane 2026: Bilder vom Freitag mit Yungblud, Kraftklub und mehr erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad affirmed the ministry’s commitment to maintaining cooperation with various partners and stakeholders to follow up on the implementation of environmental investment projects aimed at strengthening the status of Sharm El-Sheikh and Egypt’s nature reserves as leading eco-tourism destinations at the regional and international levels. Awad held a … The post Environment minister reviews eco-investment projects in Sharm El-Sheikh appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Loons, beloved American waterbirds, face threats from climate change and pollution. An oil spill settlement funds a new phone app helping non-scientists to aid research on these birds.
On June 20, 2020, the town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, reached a temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit, the highest temperature ever recorded in the Arctic Circle.
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About 500 storms were reported in the South, which included tornadoes and generational floods. Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi were hit with one to two feet of rain.
Fewer and fewer people are panicking about the climate "catastrophe." Gallup's latest survey of the world's most important problems found that the median share of people naming the environment or climate as their country's top concern was just 3%.
Warnings of a mighty El Nino weather pattern this year could bring drought, flooding and extreme heat. Can we prepare for the worst of it?
As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity.
Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of week Unseasonal snow has fallen in some parts of the US, while other parts of the country brace for a heatwave this week. A strong cold front spread into the western US from the northern Pacific over the weekend, bringing an abrupt change in conditions to a region that had been experiencing high summer temperatures amid drought. Temperatures from the Canadian border to California have widely been 5-10C below the norm since Friday, and more than 10C below in some parts farther north. The pattern is expected to remain for much of the coming week. Continue reading...
US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agency The Trump administration plans to evaluate the performance of the California Coastal Commission, in the latest escalation of a dispute between the state’s Democratic leaders and the federal government over energy production. Per federal law, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) is required to conduct reviews of federally approved coastal management programs, which take into consideration “the extent to which the State of California has implemented and enforced the program approved by the [commerce] Secretary”. Continue reading...
Russian missiles and drones killed at least 11 civilians and injured 40 others in Ukraine on Monday in what President Volodymyr Zelensky described as “horrific attacks”, while the nation’s energy grid buckled under temperatures in excess of 36 degrees Celsius, hit by the deadly heatwave that has afflicted much of Europe. Russian drone and missile attacks have decimated Ukraine’s energy network since Moscow invaded in February 2022, causing tens of billions of dollars worth of damage and leading...
PARIS (FRANCE) - The most severe heatwave ever recorded in Europe roasted central and eastern parts of the continent on Monday and began to creep over Ukraine, which scrambled to prepare its war-ravaged power grid for the shock of scorching heat.
Many will experience cooler air and some rain this week before a possible return to hot weather at the weekend.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense across sub-Saharan Africa. Floods, droughts, heatwaves and storms are no longer isolated environmental events. They increasingly shape livelihoods, inequality, public trust and the relationship between citizens and the state.
President says attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ problems but that they are ‘not critical’ Vladimir Putin has admitted Russia is facing fuel shortages as Ukraine steps up its long-range drone campaign, with repeated strikes setting oil refineries ablaze and forcing multiple regions to introduce unprecedented petrol rationing. Speaking to Russian state television late on Sunday, the Russian president acknowledged for the first time that Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure were affecting domestic fuel supplies. “Of course, they create problems, that’s obvious,” Putin said. “Right now we’re observing a certain shortage, but it’s not critical.” Continue reading...
A team of universities, led by Addis Ababa University, has joined forces to implement a four-year Intra-Africa academic mobility project aimed at strengthening agroforestry research and education for climate change mitigation. The project, dubbed Strengthening Agroforestry Research and Education for Climate Change Mitigation in Africa (SERA), brings together JKUAT (Kenya) and Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) […]
Tel Aviv — On the evening of June 8, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party posted four words on its official X account. “There is no Gadi without Tibi.” Accompanying the short message was an AI-generated, 11-second clip showing two politicians – Gadi Eisenkot and Ahmad Tibi – standing together before a parliament covered in … The post Netanyahu’s emerging challenger represents his polar opposite, and that may be his appeal appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A bone collected by British Antarctic Survey is the first dinosaur fossil ever found on the Antarctic continent. The post Antarctica’s first dinosaur fossil confirmed from 1985 Antarctic expedition appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.
Abstract Natural flood management (NFM) offers a sustainable alternative to traditional flood mitigation by harnessing natural processes to slow and attenuate floods. This paper introduces a biogeomorphic levers framework to conceptualize NFM across three spatial scales; channels and reaches, valleys and corridors, and tributaries and catchments. By identifying geomorphic and vegetative elements that can be manipulated to enhance hydraulic roughness and deliver flood mitigation, the framework provides a practical tool for implementation and communication. The article provides an overview of the challenges of scaling NFM for different flood magnitudes and offers a reality check for practitioners and decision-makers. This forum reframes NFM as a nature-based, multi-scalar strategy for the 21st...
Greens and David Pocock accuse industry of using programs and sponsorships to ‘build social licence’, push for parliamentary inquiry Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Greens and David Pocock have backed calls for a parliamentary inquiry into the alleged “petro-grooming” of children after an investigation exposed the extent of the fossil fuel sector’s presence in schools, sports clubs and other educational institutions. The resources minister, Madeleine King, has defended industry sponsorships of grassroots and elite sports and said it was fortunate so many companies were prepared to support clubs. Continue reading...
In today’s newsletter: Last week’s extreme weather should galvanise the political response to global heating. But the sad paradox is that it could bolster support for climate-sceptical parties Good morning. You could be forgiven for thinking that last week’s heatwave in Europe would be a galvanising moment for action on the climate crisis. At one point, more than 150 million Europeans sweltered in temperatures above 35C (95F) – with several parts of the continent soaring past 40C. A heatwave of this magnitude has never been recorded this early in the year. When scientists finish their calculations, the death toll will probably number in the thousands. Spain, one of the few countries that produces real-time statistics on excess deaths linked to heat, has recorded more than 100 per day...
SINGAPORE/MANILA - People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started.
The fossil, collected in Antarctica in 1985, is part of the tail of a beast called a Titanosaur.
Energy exploration has picked up sharply in Australia, driven by growing Asian gas demand, technological advances and an improved investment climate, with the Iran war underscoring the urgency to develop supply after years of sluggish spending. Quarterly oil and gas exploration spending in Australia, the world’s No 2 liquefied natural gas producer, hit a 10-year high of A$471 million (US$324 million) in the March quarter, government data released in June showed. Energy investment sentiment has...
Delhi sweltered under extreme heat stress, with 'feels like' temperatures soaring past 50 degrees Celsius and night temperatures hitting a two-year high for June. A heatwave intensified the oppressive conditions, exacerbated by high humidity. This prolonged exposure poses significant health risks, with monsoon rains still delayed, offering little immediate relief to the capital's residents.
Putin also said that Russia will import more fuel and speed up repair works at oil facilities to end the “temporary deficit.”
Locals in Colorado are outraged over the continued feud with William Harrison, an oil baron's billionaire son, after a miles-long fence is found to threaten wildlife.
Forecasters expect days of high temperatures in central and eastern US before Fourth of July and World Cup festivities A long and dangerous heatwave will blast a large swath of the central and eastern United States for the upcoming week, the National Weather Service (NWS) said on Sunday – with temperatures rising ahead of the Fourth of July holiday and feeling even hotter because of high humidity also arriving. Already parts of the US, especially Phoenix and central Texas, and much of the south-west were experiencing temperatures of about 100F (38C) on Sunday, while the NWS warned of severe wildfire conditions developing across much of the west as new fires popped up across the region. Continue reading...
Ukraine kept up its heavy drone assault on Russia, setting fire to a major oil refinery in the south and killing at least two people, Russian authorities said on Sunday, as President Vladimir Putin acknowledged his country is going through a “difficult period”. Ukraine has markedly stepped up its long-range attacks on Russian military industries and energy facilities in recent months, aiming to cut Moscow’s revenue for its invasion – now in its fifth year – and make Russians feel the...
Firefighters were involved in joint response to Knowles and Gore blazes as wildfires ravage western US, fire agency says Three firefighters were killed and two others were hurt while responding to wildfires along the Colorado - Utah border, the US Wildland Fire Service announced on Sunday. The agency, which was established in January to coordinate wildfire suppression and prevention efforts across public lands, said the firefighters were involved in a joint response to the Knowles and Gore fires on Saturday. Continue reading...
The World Health Organisation said Sunday that over 1,300 excess deaths had been recorded in Europe since June 21 in connection with the record-breaking heatwave roasting much of the continent.
This is the electrifying moment the Eiffel Tower is struck by lightning as thunderstorms swept across Paris following a major heatwave.
Nature's magic unfolds in Chile's Atacama Desert, the world's driest region, transforming into a vibrant flower garden. Dormant seeds, waiting for rare rains, burst forth with over 200 species, creating a breathtaking spectacle. This phenomenon, linked to climate patterns, highlights the desert's delicate ecosystem. Authorities have now established a national park to safeguard this extraordinary natural wonder and manage visitor influx.
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For decades, climate scientists have issued warnings about positive global warming feedbacks, vicious cycles in the Earth system in which rising temperatures from burning fossil fuels beget more warming. The best tools we have to understand these feedback mechanisms are […]
A Zurich Group report reveals that most of India's planned renewable energy projects face significant climate risks by 2030. Ninety percent of these sites are at high or critical risk from hazards like floods and wildfires. However, with many projects still in development, incorporating resilience measures now, costing around 2% of CAPEX, could slash severe loss exposure by 75%, ensuring sustainable energy infrastructure.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 21, 2026 thru Sat, June 27, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (10 articles) Efforts to save kelp forests from ocean warming are ramping up Healthy kelp forests need cool, nutrient-rich seawater to survive but as ocean waters warm, kelp can no longer inhabit parts of their former range, resulting in a rapidly escalating crisis for ocean ecosystems. Grist, Richard Schiffman, Jun 21, 2026. Arctic marine heat waves surge since 1980s, with record event lasting 480 days The available data show that the duration, intensity and frequency of marine heat waves in the Arctic have increased significantly since the 1980s...
As extreme weather events become more common, economists say government will need to take more active role to protect consumers Anyone attempting to notch up a productive day’s work in the searing heat of southern England this last week was left in little doubt about the impact of extreme weather . But the economic effects of the climate crisis for the UK are not confined to the many hours lost to quietly perspiring – or fetching kids dismissed early from scorching classrooms. Continue reading...
French health officials said Sunday there had been around 1,000 more deaths than expected during a record-breaking heatwave that has baked much of western Europe for days.
France is seeing "a higher than normal number of deaths" due to the heatwave baking the country, Health Minister Stephanie Rist said Saturday.
Scientists are studying how trees respond to hotter, drier conditions caused by climate change.
India's dependency on imported crude oil has exceeded 90%, creating a significant risk according to EY's findings. The consultancy emphasizes the urgent need for enhancing strategic oil reserves, which presently last just five days compared to China's extensive reserves. This is essential as domestic production wanes and fuel consumption rises, making India vulnerable to global supply disruptions and geopolitical tensions. A thorough reserve strategy is strongly advised.
Delhi sweltered under a brutal heatwave, with the 'feel-like' temperature soaring to a season-high 51.3 degrees Celsius on Saturday. Despite the mercury hitting 41.3 degrees Celsius, high humidity made it feel much hotter. Nights offered little respite, remaining uncomfortably warm. Light rain and gusty winds are anticipated next week, but the monsoon's arrival is delayed, leaving the capital in a prolonged hot spell.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear declared an emergency in the state on Saturday because of widespread floods that have claimed at least four lives.
BERLIN - Tens of millions face a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with German forecasters warning that more records could be broken and eastern countries issuing a slew of red alerts for the coming days.
Firefighters working on the nation's largest current wildfire, burning in southern Utah, are being challenged by historic weather conditions. Extreme wildfire behavior is expected to continue through the weekend.
Denmark experiences highest temperature on record on Saturday as weather system spreads eastward Europe heatwave – latest updates Germany and Italy endured sweltering conditions on Saturday as a heatwave linked to dozens of deaths in western Europe spread eastwards, after temperatures broke records above 40C (104F). Denmark registered its highest temperature on record on Saturday, according to the Danish meteorological institute. “With 36.6C north of Odense, we have the warmest day ever since measurements began in 1874,” it said in a post on X. Continue reading...
Hurricanes star Seth Jarvis is expected to miss at least the first part of next season.
For climate scientist Li Xueke, the decision to leave the University of Pennsylvania for Hong Kong was a pivot to the front lines of the global green economy. As climate change turns the Arctic into a seasonally navigable ocean, Li’s research on critical new shipping routes could shed light on the economic impacts of a warming planet. Li joined City University of Hong Kong (CityU) last month as an assistant professor in the school of energy and environment, following a decade of study and work...
The Met Office Amber Extreme Heat Warning has been extended into Sunday morning for those in central and eastern parts of England with a further very warm and humid night on the way, though the end of the heatwave is in sight.
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid said that reducing customs clearance times is a top priority in efforts to improve Egypt’s business environment and strengthen the competitiveness of the economy. The minister made his remarks during an inspection visit to Dekheila Port in Alexandria on the second day of his field tour of … The post Investment min: Faster customs clearance key to improving business climate, economic competitiveness appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The late arrival of India’s monsoon season and below-average rainfall have caused problems ranging from planting delays for farmers to water restrictions for construction sites in its largest business hub, Mumbai. Water shortages have been reported around the country due to the late start of the rainy season, which typically begins in June but has grown erratic in recent years. Climate experts said El Nino, a warming of the Pacific that affects weather around the globe, combined with an already...
Accumulation on Switzerland’s glaciers from last winter expected to all be gone by Monday amid ‘enormous’ melt rates across Alps Swiss glaciers are set to lose an enormous amount of ice due to the heatwave battering Europe, according to the head of Glacier Monitoring in Switzerland (Glamos). The snow and ice accumulated last winter by Switzerland’s glaciers is expected to have all melted away by Monday, marking the alarming second-earliest arrival on record of the tipping point known as glacier loss day. Continue reading...
When we asked readers what they did during that scorching summer, nearly 3,000 responded. Here are some of their memories.
Switzerland's glaciers are facing unprecedented melting, with "glacier loss day" arriving exceptionally early this year due to a prolonged European heatwave, warm May, and insufficient winter snowfall. Experts warn that this rapid ice loss, exacerbated by persistent high temperatures, mirrors the dire conditions of 2022 and threatens to leave only remnants of glaciers by 2100, impacting vital European river systems.
Circuit court finds the EPA under President Joe Biden had authority to issue stricter controls on fine particulate matter, the nation’s deadliest air pollutant.
Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero became the first scientist to find the remains of a dinosaur in Antarctica in 1986.
Scientists say hot spell is worst ever, with nearly half of region’s 850 largest cities facing unprecedented heat stress The number of deaths in France linked to the heatwave has climbed to four toddlers and more than 55 drownings, as the brutally hot conditions sweeping Europe were forecast to shift east, choking 150 million people under 35C (95F) temperatures. Scientists said the heatwave was the most severe and widespread ever, leaving nearly half of the region’s 850 largest cities grappling with unprecedented heat stress. They said the extreme temperatures had been made possible by the climate crisis driven by fossil fuel burning. Continue reading...
The UK has provisionally seen a new maximum temperature record for June for the third consecutive day, with 37.3°C reached at Santon Downham in Suffolk on 26 June.
The 30 COP gatherings may not have done what three months of US-Israeli war against Iran did: expose the world’s vulnerability to fossil fuels. As the world faced its biggest energy shock in a decade, the case for investing in clean energy suddenly became far more compelling. As an intense heatwave grips Europe, with London’s […]
As temperatures soar across Europe, cities are struggling to adapt, further exacerbating socioeconomic divisions The heatwave afflicting western Europe is the worst ever , with the combination of heat and humidity fuelled by the climate crisis making scores of cities feel unliveable. While for some the adverse impacts amount to disturbed sleep and sticky days in the home office, low-income families are often worse affected by cities’ lack of adequate adaptation measures, with women at the sharp end. “[It] throws a grenade into every vulnerability you already have,” says Asad Rehman, chief executive of Friends of the Earth, pointing out that vulnerable or marginalised groups often bear the brunt of climate crisis-based hardship globally. Continue reading...
RJ Scaringe says firms focused on selling fossil fuel engines risk being ‘woefully behind’ on technology by end of decade Carmakers that focus on selling fossil fuel engines are at risk of being “woefully behind” on technology by the end of the decade, according to the boss of Rivian, an Amazon-backed US electric carmaker. RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s founder and chief executive, said the car industry has reached a “fork in the road” in the choice between short-term profits and the heavy investments, particularly in software, that will be required to survive. Continue reading...
Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficial European heatwave live – latest updates As Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave, countries are taking steps to keep people safe and prevent health services from becoming overstretched. Parisians face a temporary ban on drinking alcohol in public to reduce the pressure on the hospitals after a four-fold rise in cardiac arrests in a 24-hour period. We look at why drinking alcohol can be dangerous in a heatwave. Continue reading...
During a meeting of the three territorial premiers this week, the leaders signed an agreement re-committing to collaborate on issues of shared interest. They also discussed topics ranging from Arctic security and sovereignty to community wellness.
Plans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths UK politics live – latest updates The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls for action to protect people against the intensifying effects of the climate crisis, as the highest maximum temperature record for June was broken for the third day in a row. With the country in the grip of the worst heatwave ever recorded in western Europe – a direct result of global heating – the chair of parliament’s environmental audit committee warned ministers of the urgent threat and said the UK was falling “far short of what is needed”. Continue reading...
The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating a significant wild card in what ranks among the largest debt restructurings in history. Following Washington’s abduction in January of Venezuela’s then president, Nicolas Maduro, Caracas is set to reveal a US$240 billion debt pile, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday. The disclosure, expected in the coming weeks, rivals the €200 billion...
Japan's weather agency on Friday warned that a typhoon could approach the country from the Pacific and make landfall the following day, as heavy rain fell across western and eastern regions.
The court disagreed with industry groups and red states that EPA lacked power to issue the rule and was tainted by environmental justice considerations.
India's growing crude oil imports from Venezuela face uncertainty after powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation. While major oil infrastructure appears largely undamaged, power grid issues and localized disruptions are being closely monitored. This comes as India has significantly increased its reliance on Venezuelan crude for diversification, with recent high-level energy cooperation discussions highlighting the deepening ties.
[Liberian Observer] MONROVIA -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), in collaboration with development partners, have launched a renewed national conservation agenda aimed at strengthening Liberia's environmental governance and accelerating the implementation of key biodiversity and climate policies.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted 300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The tree-planting exercise was conducted in partnership with Serena Hotels and forms part of the bank's broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, with a specific focus on environmental stewardship and climate action.
A deadly European heatwave that has saturated hospitals as temperatures soared to record highs was shifting east on Friday, with authorities warning of more misery on a continent not used to stretches of punishing heat. At least 101 million Europeans have roasted for several days in temperatures of over 35 degrees Celsius, with an estimated few hundred people, including children, thought to have died as a result, many drowning as they sought respite from the inferno. Scientists said in a study...
Large parts of France are enduring another day of extreme heat on Friday, while thousands of households remain affected by power outages linked to the heatwave.
Cardiac arrests have gone up during very hot weather, and it's not just among the elderly and frail, experts are warning.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin announced a crackdown on pesticide smuggling into the United States.
Germany is experiencing a severe heatwave with temperatures forecast to reach 40C. Journalist and Berlin resident Rachel Loxton gives her advice on getting through it safely and comfortably.
Here’s what we know, so far, about the lasting effects of climate change on the body’s vital systems.
Singapore’s cooling strategy, pioneered by founding prime minister Lee Kuan Yew, has come in for praise in Europe, which is sweltering under a deadly heatwave. Even Tesla founder and world’s first trillionaire Elon Musk has weighed in, calling the late statesman “a genius”. Record-breaking temperatures in countries including Britain, France and Germany have killed dozens, overwhelmed hospitals and led to the closure of schools and cultural sites. Mercury in Paris hit a June record of 40.9...
Minns government waited on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A long-promised New South Wales great koala national park is set to go ahead after the Albanese government greenlit the state to receive hundreds of millions of dollars for protecting native forests previously earmarked for logging. The assistant climate change minister, Josh Wilson, said the government had approved a regulatory change that allowed state governments to earn carbon credits by storing carbon dioxide in native forests on public land. Continue reading...
Crude oil prices dipped Friday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz improved, easing supply disruption fears. This comes despite recent tensions after a cargo ship near Oman was struck, with Iran reportedly firing at the vessel. While geopolitical risks linger, oil shipments through the strait have seen an uptick following a ceasefire. Venezuela's oil production may also face challenges due to power outages following recent earthquakes.
The current temperatures in western and central Europe would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago, and unprecedented humidity levels make this heatwave especially dangerous
Magda Chambriand’s remarks underscore the country's contradictory stance on climate change.
The decision fell short of requests from climate organizations who brought the lawsuit to force the company to reduce its oil and gas production.
The emissions quota trading on the pilot market will cover thermal power plants, steelmakers and cement producers.
The approval of a carbon credit method for native forest management paves the way for the NSW government to fulfil its election promise to create the Great Koala National Park.
A scientific analysis concluded that such high temperatures, across so much of the continent, would “not have been possible” without global warming.
Japanese airlines cancelled on Friday more than 100 flights as two tropical storms barrelled towards the archipelago, with authorities advising evacuations in some areas because of possible flooding and landslides. Severe tropical storm Mekkhala, downgraded from a typhoon, was packing gusts of up to 144km/h (89mph), according to forecasters, with heavy rain already pounding parts of southern and western Japan. The weather system was expected to skirt the islands of Kyushu and Shikoku over the...
On June 26, 1976, and Britain was in the midst of a heatwave that brought 15 consecutive days of searing heat above 32C.
Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
NASA has selected Rocket Lab to provide the launch service for both the agency’s PolSIR (Polarized Submillimeter Ice-cloud Radiometer) and Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor-2 (TSIS-2) missions. The two selections are part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This contract allows the agency to award fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity launch […]
BBC Berlin correspondent Jessica Parker on what's next for the weather in Europe
Across the United States, record breaking extreme weather events have already occurred, including severe storms and Tornadoes in the State of Illinois to flooding in Texas, southern Wisconsin and the South. Throughout the summer, and the remainder of the growing season, additional severe weather events will come through including several hurricanes and tropical storms beginning […]
The loss of Antarctica’s doomsday glacier would transform our planet. Now scientists are revealing the secrets of this remotest of places, and asking the question: is its demise inevitable?
The deadly heatwave sweeping France has once again exposed the structural problems of the country’s chronically overcrowded prisons, with groups of three or four detainees crammed into airless cells built to hold a lone prisoner. Analysts and prison staff alike have criticised a penal system that continues to see mass incarceration as the main means of cracking down on crime.
French teaching unions on Thursday called for a strike to protest "unacceptable working conditions" as a severe heatwave shatters temperature records in the country.
Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?
Asian economies are expected to exercise caution in buying oil from Iran following a 60-day sanctions waiver for the Gulf country’s oil exports that took effect from Sunday, as they weigh compliance, financial risk and a potential return of hostilities between Washington and Tehran. Global markets have been looking for signs of progress that the United States and Iran could reach a lasting peace agreement despite concerns over the sustainability of a 60-day ceasefire that began earlier this...
At least 101 million Europeans were expected to experience temperatures of over 35C on Thursday, in a punishing and increasingly deadly heatwave hotter than weather in parts of Africa.
EU governments’ ministers gathered for a long day’s discussion of climate change policies on Thursday were surprised by a fresh-faced participant at their negotiating table: a three-month-old baby. Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her son, Adam, to the EU council meeting in Luxembourg, to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies which do not force women to choose between work and family responsibilities. “I wanted to showcase being an example of not having to make...
Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North Sea Analysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM Backsliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers. The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s next prime minister – to be bold on climate justice. He said any move to water down the party’s commitments would have dire consequences at the ballot box. Continue reading...
The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, paving the way for Middle Eastern fuel oil exports to reach a four-month high in June. Iraq and Saudi Arabia are leading this surge, with Iraq notably diversifying routes through Syria. While shipments are increasing, they remain below pre-war levels, and cautious optimism prevails due to ongoing negotiation uncertainties. This development follows an interim US-Iran agreement.
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has emphasised that affordable finance to support a just transition and build climate resilience remains a critical enabler for developing countries as they navigate a complex global environment that could reshape mitigation strategies.
As a record-breaking heatwave grips large parts of Europe, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), national weather services and partners are mobilising heat-health action plans for millions of people facing dangerous temperatures.
Open access notables Paleorecords inform the limits of Indo-Pacific coral reef survival under accelerating sea-level rise , Ramos et al., Nature Communications Here, we compile and evaluate standardized Holocene vertical accretion rates and coral community structure data from 288 Indo-Pacific paleo-reef records across 92 sites to examine intrinsic and extrinsic drivers of accretion. Our findings reveal that reef formation and long-term accretion are determined by a complex interplay between sea-level change and eco-geomorphological factors. Maximum vertical accretion rates indicate that many Indo-Pacific reefs do not have the capacity to keep pace with projected rates of sea-level rise, particularly under high-emissions scenario (76% of reef sites). Critical thresholds...
Work is being done to make Scotland a greener place
Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. The post The AI boom has a dirty energy problem appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A three-year-old has been found dead in a car in the Paris region, a police source said on Thursday, the third such fatality of a child during the extreme weather this week.
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The blaze happened on the hottest June day ever recorded, with temperatures reaching 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire, surpassing the previous record during the 1976 heatwave.
Strategies for lowering carbon emissions from hydrocarbons and waste must overcome the challenges related to catalyst durability and the presorting of waste. Reforming low-value carbon sources with carbon dioxide (CO2) offers an industrial-scale pathway ...
Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner said "it's going to take time" for gas prices to go down despite the plunge of oil, following criticism of President Donald Trump.
Fears of long-lasting energy crunch ‘slinking away’ as vessel traffic doubled in 24 hours to highest level since late February Business live – latest updates Oil prices have fallen below levels last seen before the Iran war started in late February as more oil tankers exited the strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell to a low of $72.24 a barrel on Thursday, slightly lower than the day before the US and Israel launched missile attacks on Tehran on 28 February. Prices have fallen more than 20% this month. Continue reading...
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
FERC released a notice Wednesday that identified its intention to prepare an environmental assessment for the Constitution pipeline project and the Wright Interconnect project, with plans to issue the review in August.
VolcanoTech’s sulphur dioxide detecting sensors are in already in use in a number of countries Weather forecasts now include air quality warnings and cities have networks of air quality sensors driving real-time maps online. Similar air quality sensors can warn of an imminent volcanic eruption. Just as a fizzy drink releases carbon dioxide when the pressure is released, rising magma emits dissolved sulphur dioxide as it rises. So a big increase in this gas warns that a volcanic eruption may be imminent. Continue reading...
Oxfam predicts PNG will be worst-hit country in Pacific from the weather pattern, with up to 3 million people affected nationwide Families across Papua New Guinea’s Highlands are facing depleted harvests and the threat of hunger after the El Niño weather pattern brought frost and prolonged dry conditions that have destroyed food gardens providing sustenance and income for thousands of households. The effects of El Niño emerged in recent weeks, bringing drought conditions, falling water levels and frost that are threatening food security in some of the country’s most agriculturally productive regions. Continue reading...
The previous top temperature of 35.6C, set during the legendary ten-week heatwave, was surpassed when the mercury reached 36.1C in Gosport, Hampshire..
But the hot weather sweeping across the UK appears to be a step too far for staff at the BBC .
New research shows that geomagnetic storms can cause immediate changes in precipitation, surface temperatures, and other weather conditions.
The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC has significantly impacted the group's global crude oil output, reducing its share from 35% to 31%. This move, effective May 1, 2026, highlights the UAE's substantial role in the bloc. Meanwhile, regional disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz closure are escalating, with Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait facing major production shut-ins.
Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.
British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better Andy Burnham should be ready to exploit the UK’s remaining North Sea oil and gas resources to avoid mass job losses in Scotland and the north-east, the director of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Shevaun Haviland, has said. The decision about whether to allow extraction at the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields now appears likely to fall to a Burnham administration. Continue reading...
The burning of fossil fuels is raising temperatures worldwide, but local factors, on land and at sea, determine which regions warm most rapidly.
The Scottish Greens are urging the UK Government to accelerate investment in renewable energy, saying it could cut household bills and reduce emissions.
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Temperatures are expected to fall across France next week – but the respite from June’s historic heatwave may be short-lived, with early warnings that temperatures are set to soar again in July.
France recorded its hottest day ever on June 23rd, 2026 - but all over the country local records have been broken too as the country continues to sizzle under an unprecedentedly early heatwave.
Turbochargers were once purely for the racetrack, but the Hurricane 4 pushes the tech to the limit in a high-horsepower, low-displacement package.
In a post to social media, President Donald Trump said customers are being “gouged” by oil companies.
Several recent laws and a Supreme Court ruling have both narrowed and streamlined the nation's environmental review law.
Proposed rules for oil and gas leasing would cut two comment periods held during the environmental analysis process and slim down protest periods.
The moment of truth is just about here. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, for now, and Middle Eastern countries that shut off their oil wells during the war (the term is actually “shut in”) are about to turn those valves back the other way and find out what they’ve got. It could be a … The post ‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out appeared first on Egypt Independent.
President Donald Trump has accused major oil companies of "gouging" American consumers by failing to lower gasoline prices fast enough as oil prices drop following the reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
A wave of power outages across Indonesia’s Java island has left millions of residents and business owners in the dark, igniting public fury and raising questions as to how the world’s largest coal exporter is failing to keep its own lights on. The answer, analysts say, lies less in a coal shortage than in the rules and incentives governing who gets to buy it, at what price and when. Hours-long blackouts since last week have disrupted the lives and businesses of millions of subscribers of...
The latest heatwave sweeping across Europe is a stark reminder that it is the world's fastest-warming continent, stretching into an Arctic that is heating at an even greater pace
Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000 Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on average since 2000, analysis of new vehicles sold in Europe has found, in what green groups call “relentless carspreading”. The increase in size, which leaves people more likely to be killed in a crash and increases emissions that hurt lungs and heat the planet , has progressed at a roughly steady rate for two and half decades even as family sizes have fallen, the campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) found. Continue reading...
As record-breaking heat crushes Europe, organizers are moving events online to avoid exposing people to dangerously high temperatures.
The powerful heatwave gripping the UK and Europe could make a dent in your income, a new study has warned.
We want to hear from YOU: Britain is braced for an unprecedented heatwave with temperatures soaring - but we want to know what it was really like during 1976's famous heatwave.
A joint programme by the UK and Scottish Governments will help more than a thousand more oil and gas workers transition to jobs in clean energy.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the importance of expanding renewable energy projects, describing them as a priority sector on the government’s agenda. During a meeting with the CEO of Norway’s Scatec Terje Pilskog, Abdelatty said the talks aimed to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt … The post FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.
Europe’s record-breaking heatwave left around 68,000 households without electricity in north-west France on Wednesday, authorities said, in the country’s first major power outage of the latest bout of extreme weather.
Qatar will resume normal production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) within a “few weeks,” its prime minister told the Financial Times. State-owned QatarEnergy declared force majeure as it could not fulfill contracts after several Iranian strikes damaged its Ras Laffan facility early in the war. Qatar is one of the world’s largest LNG exporters, accounting … The post Qatar to resume normal LNG production “within a few weeks,” PM tells FT appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Neso issues rare summer warning for Wednesday evening, as households turn on fans and air conditioning Great Britain’s grid operator has released a rare summer power supply warning for Wednesday evening as the heatwave is expected to get more intense , putting pressure on the energy system. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) issued an electricity margin notice late on Tuesday, asking power plant owners to provide any extra electricity, as the buffer between supply and expected demand comes under pressure. Continue reading...
Following a devastating heatwave in 2003 that killed 15,000, France has adopted four alert levels to help people cope with extreme temperatures Helen Massy-Beresford is a British journalist and editor who lives in Paris Over the weekend, as evening fell on the hilly (and, crucially, shady) Parc des Buttes-Chaumont , one of Paris’s most popular green spaces, the joyfully chaotic Fête de la musique – a summer solstice celebration of music in all its forms – got under way, with competing DJs starting their sets in nearby cafes. It was stiflingly hot and picnickers were cooling down with water, juice or alcohol-free beer – or at least, they should have been. The Paris authorities banned the consumption of alcohol in public spaces (apart from cafe terraces) during the festival, just...
Trump accused major oil companies of 'gouging' Americans in a late-night Truth Social post, demanding the Justice Department investigate why gasoline pump prices have not fallen faster.
In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limits Our green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning from 9am today in parts of southern Wales, and central and southern England. The temperature record for June of 35.6C is almost certain to be broken; Bristol is forecast to hit an alarming 39C tomorrow. In the heat, the country’s infrastructure is straining: millions of homes are overheating, rail operators have warned against all but essential travel, and hospital admissions are set to surge. The Climate Change Committee concluded last month the UK is built for a climate that no longer exists – and warned...
[Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across West Africa, with lawmakers calling for accelerated investment in renewable energy to drive economic growth and improve livelihoods.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has more time to make difficult decisions about reducing emissions, but the state’s energy battles are far from settled.
Climate change, poor infrastructure and distracted politicians all play a role.
[The Conversation Africa] Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand electricity generation.
Europe braced for more of an unprecedented heatwave that has smashed records in many countries and sent air-conditioner sales zooming in a continent unused and ill-equipped to handle searing heat. The extreme weather was being driven by atmospheric and circulation patterns that keep hot air trapped in place for days, causing the mercury to slowly rise, with these factors exacerbated by global warming, experts say. France’s national temperature indicator – an average of daytime and nighttime...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01403H, Paper Yixin Zhou, Qinglong Jing, Xiaoru Zhang, Xuexia He, Jie Sun, Ruibin Jiang, Zhibin Lei, Fujun Li, Qi Li, Zong-Huai Liu D–A type COFs with strong electron push–pull effect, low transition barrier, and robust built-in electric field were synthesized for photo-assisted Li–Air batteries, exhibiting superior round-trip efficiency, rate capability, and durability. 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
However, Imperial College team also find that pollution has worse health impact than previously understood Deaths linked to air pollution fell by an estimated 40% in London over the five years from 2019, according to new analysis. The city’s mayor, Sadiq Khan, welcomed what he called “overwhelming evidence” that his ultra-low emission zone was saving lives. Continue reading...
The L.A. City Council attempted to phase out oil production in 2022, but the ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
PARIS - Workers stewed at their posts and children stayed home from school on Tuesday as a choking early-summer heatwave smothered much of western Europe.
Great Britain has paid at least six times the normal price for imported power as millions turn on air conditioning and windfarm output sags The heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans to battle record high temperatures, which have also caused a string of power plant outages across the continent. Great Britain imported electricity from Europe at more than six times the normal price on Tuesday as the high-pressure heat dome has slowed wind speeds, hitting renewable energy generation, and led to outages at multiple gas plants across the country. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Spiro, one of Africa's leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270 million to support the expansion of its e-mobility and energy ecosystem across the continent.
Battling darkness and cold, researchers on a drifting laboratory will probe the biology of the Arctic Ocean
[Nile Post] Nile Post has been named the winner of the Environmental Journalism Award in the Online Media category at the 2026 National Environment Sustainability Awards (NESA), in recognition of its outstanding reporting on biodiversity conservation, wildlife protection and environmental sustainability.
Almost the whole of France has been placed on a red heatwave alert for Thursday, with weather forecasters already warning about another period of extreme heat in July.
Calculating the Biggest Climate Behavior Change Wins Doesn't Start with Individuals alicia.cypress… Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:00 If you are admitted to a New York City public hospital, the in-patient meal menu might surprise you: It’s filled with items like a veggie pad Thai and a Moroccan vegetable tagine. The options look so tempting you probably wouldn’t notice the missing meat and dairy. Four years ago, NYC Health and Hospitals made plant-based foods their default inpatient meal. Animal products are still offered, but only by request. This seemingly small change has made a big impact. Since March 2022, more than 2.8 million plant-based meals have been served, cutting food-related carbon emissions by 36% and trimming costs by 59 cents per meal, all while keeping...
Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan Continue reading...
The database of federal global warming research recreates a website that was closed amid the administration’s broad retreat from climate science.
As part of a broader package designed to provide economic relief to Iran, the US Treasury announced a sanctions waiver valid until August 21. The exemption allows Tehran to export oil and related products and receive payments for those sales.
Colombia's illegal cocaine trade generated more revenue than the country's oil exports in 2024, becoming its largest source of foreign currency.
Though marketed as clean energy, industrial pellet plants are driving deforestation, worsening floods, and polluting rural counties.
The sunflower sea star population in the Pacific Ocean has plummeted from a wasting disease that may be tied to climate change.
As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies on energy, immigration, and foreign relations, suggesting they contributed to his downfall. Trump specifically pointed to Starmer's approach to North Sea oil and the UK's energy independence. He also mentioned a disagreement over the use of a British military base in Cyprus for US strikes on Iran, which he believes "hurt him badly."
California’s Míocar program helps low-income residents find affordable rides that don’t contribute to smog or carbon pollution. The post High gas prices boost interest in EV-sharing project appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[UN News] As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
We’ve shown that rapid, measurable progress is achievable in our cities. Here’s how that can now be replicated worldwide Sadiq Khan is the mayor of London. Michael Bloomberg is a former mayor of New York City Some public health threats make global headlines: Covid-19. Ebola. Famine. When these disasters hit, photographs and videos of people suffering and dying spur countries to respond, international bodies to cooperate and individuals to donate supplies and money. Yet one of the world’s deadliest threats gets almost no attention at all, because it is largely invisible to the public and mostly absent from media coverage: air pollution. Every day, billions of people are inhaling air that is shortening their lives and making them sicker with every breath. Every year, air pollution kills...
Under John Cook's supervision, Monash University's honours student Ruby Flack spent her thesis deconstructing climate myths in the CARDS taxonomy . With involvement of an interdisciplinary team, her honours thesis was subsequently converted into the paper “Identifying Flawed Reasoning in Contrarian Claims about Climate” and recently published in Environmental Communication (paywalled) with a free pre-press manuscript available here . What follows is a quick summary based on John Cook's thread on Bluesky . In the new paper, the authors identify the logical fallacies in a comprehensive taxonomy of contrarian claims about climate change from Coan et al. (2021) . An important aspect of this initial research was that it didn't make any judgements about whether the claims were...
The US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days, allowing its production and sale. This move follows Iran's agreement to permit UN nuclear inspectors and ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance hailed the understanding as a crucial foundation for a future deal, though nuclear talks are still in early stages. Any potential asset releases would be restricted for American benefit.
For those who don't want to drive to a service center, you can get your oil changed with a mobile mechanic. How much would that cost? What determines the price?
On Tuesday, oil prices enjoyed a modest rise as they bounced back from a previous decline. Investors are tentatively hopeful about the ongoing US-Iran peace discussions, yet they remain cautious about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for crude exports. Despite early indicators showing improved maritime movements and declining US strategic oil reserves, skepticism lingers as traders look for solid proof of restoring shipping operations.
During an inspection of shipbuilding and nuclear power firms in China’s heavy industrial hub in the northeast, Premier Li Qiang pushed state-owned firms to achieve breakthroughs in high-end equipment manufacturing and to bolster the nation’s core industrial competitiveness. “Dalian’s shipbuilding industry boasts a long history and a solid foundation in developing high-end equipment manufacturing,” Li was quoted as saying by Xinhua during his visit to a state-owned shipbuilder in the harbour city...
The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.
Temperatures could smash June record in England and Wales set in 1976; red alerts in France after 19 heat deaths Two children found dead in car in France as heatwave hits Europe Birds such as swifts, swallows, sparrows and starlings – which make their nests in the eaves of roofs – have been particularly affected by abnormally high temperatures , a specialist says. “Temperatures on the roofs can sometimes reach 50, even 60 degrees Celsius, So they prefer to jump rather than let themselves die and literally cook in their nests,” said Romaine de Jaegere , founder of the Centre for the Rehabilitation of Animals Living in the Wild refuge in Temploux in Belgium. Continue reading...
The voluntary initiative was not presented to the industry ahead of time.
The human rights case comes nearly a year after the International Court of Justice found that countries have a legal duty to tackle climate change.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- __Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, has called for stronger international cooperation and more ambitious climate action, warning that increasingly extreme weather events highlight the urgent need for a coordinated global response.
[The Conversation Africa] Some periods in Earth history are so different from our own that they may as well belong to another planet. Many people are interested in the age of dinosaurs, or the Ice Ages, but it is an intermediate world, the Miocene Epoch - a sort of "in-between" world, geologically speaking: less recent than mammoths and stone tools, but not the deep past of dinosaurs - that many scientists find interesting.
[IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- Now that the lights have dimmed in Mombasa and the delegations have gone home, a simple but necessary question remains: did the first Our Ocean Conference on African soil truly move the world from promises to protection? The conference was indeed the first held in Africa, under the theme "Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future," with a stated focus on culture, communities, livelihoods, marine protection, climate resilience and sustainable blue economies.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02135B, Paper Weilin Liao, Xiaosen Su, Huikang Li, Zijian Huang, Bingcheng Li, Jinsong Cai, Fei Fang, Ke Zhang, Xudong Huang, Zhong Lin Wang This work presents a non-intrusive, modular harvester that synergistically integrates wind, solar, and raindrop energy harvesting with sensing capabilities for smart agriculture, underpinned by a canyon-effect-enhanced bi‑concave flow amplifier. 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
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Europe is battling a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued across multiple nations. France is particularly hard-hit, facing record temperatures and tragic heat-related deaths, including young children. Schools are closing, and transport is disrupted as the continent grapples with extreme conditions. Scientists link this intense heat to accelerating climate change, warning of more frequent and severe heatwaves globally.
PARIS — Thirteen people died by drowning in searing temperatures in France over the weekend, with the heatwave set to intensify from Monday across much of Europe, forcing warnings and special measures.
These floating solar panels installed above bodies of water could help Australia with its drought problem in addition to being a renewable energy source.
The New Climate Playbook: Cities and National Governments Working Together wil.thomas@wri.org Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:11 The effects of climate change are being felt on every continent, from biodiversity loss to heatwaves , floods to droughts. Acting quickly is essential for avoiding even more dangerous impacts . Yet at the same time, we face a global landscape increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions , armed conflict and political polarization. These schisms are straining established models of international cooperation and multilateralism, such as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Conferences of Parties ( COPs ). In this context, new coalitions of the willing are emerging as key mechanisms for advancing climate action, closing the gap left by...
Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with a briefing war breaking out between advocates of the former health secretary Wes Streeting and those close to the energy secretary Ed Miliband. Some of those advising the Makerfield MP are urging him to choose Streeting if he becomes prime minister, in a bid to reassure the business community and fossil fuel industry. Continue reading...
France has extended the 'red' weather warnings going into Tuesday as the heatwave is set to continue and become even more severe.
[This Day] The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to promote locally manufactured renewable energy technologies under the Federal Government's 'Nigeria First Policy'.
State-run oil companies are poised for improved profits as falling crude prices boost fuel marketing margins. While recent excise duty cuts have aided this recovery, rising debt and potential future tax hikes pose risks to long-term earnings. Analysts anticipate stronger performance from the second quarter, with BPCL and IOC seen as top beneficiaries if oil prices remain subdued.
A virtual energy network allows consumers without solar panels or a shortage of solar output to buy directly from those with plenty.
The changes roll back obligations for companies seeking to drill on public lands, including a bonding requirement that was hiked during the Biden administration.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Last week, I attended a meeting at Columbia University on attribution science and climate law, hosted by the Sabin Center. It was a fantastic event, bringing together scientists and legal experts working at the intersection of extreme event attribution and climate law. For those unfamiliar with it, extreme event attribution attempts to quantify the contribution of climate change to an extreme event. For example, several groups analyzed the impact of climate change on Hurricane Harvey’s enormous rainfall totals over Houston, Texas and they found that climate change increased rainfall by 15 to 38%. One thing that came up again and again was how terrified fossil-fuel interests are of extreme event attribution...
One of the top indoor tennis and fitness facilities in Scotland has ensured its long-term prosperity by switching to renewable energy, which now means it can cover its weekly running costs – and even generate a profit, by using the sun to produce its own electricity and...
The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday authorized sales of Iranian oil through Aug. 21 after productive talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
While health advocates await EPA’s action plan, EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin has focused on rebranding agency work as “MAHA wins.”
Climate Startups Can Power a Green Transition. But They Need a Different Playbook sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:36 Today’s global challenges of prolonged fuel crises, rising consumer prices, dwindling natural resources and new workforce pressures demand disruptive innovators willing to test new technologies and business models that enable countries to rapidly transform their economies. Accelerating these national economic transitions requires a new playbook, and climate startups are one of the most important tools countries have to meet their decarbonization and climate resilience goals. Climate startups are early-stage ventures delivering innovative solutions to cut emissions, build resilience and drive the low-carbon transition. These startups...
Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared with a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Peak Energy announced last week that it has entered a new partnership with General Motors to manufacture sodium-ion batteries for energy storage systems. The deal marks a pivotal moment for Peak, a startup founded three years ago, and an opportunity […]
Europe is facing a major weather crisis, with parts of France expected to reach up to 45C today, as the continent swelters under a massive heatdome.
At least 18 people died in France, including two children left in a hot car, as a heatwave hung over Europe, smashing temperature records in several cities on Monday.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has authorized the sale of Iranian oil following progress in talks between the countries.
On Monday France entered the sixth day of a searing heatwave, with no end in sight - here's the latest on heat-related disruption.
Oil prices continued to drop on Monday following progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran and the Treasury Department's authorization of Iranian oil sales under a 60-day license.
[Bhekisisa] The world has seen the 11 hottest years on record between 2015 and 2025, and climate experts say the trend points to more intense and unpredictable weather ahead in the future. But people could be affected differently by changing climate conditions depending on where they live -- and this could mean that staying healthy and safe when bad weather hits could be harder in some places than in others. Our Bhekisisa data team dived into thousands of data points to get a sense of what scientists' models say
It's already broken records and is on track to break more - but how long will France's exceptionally intense heatwave last?
A new study found that 42% all the area burned by Western fires had occurred during or right after a heat wave. The post Heat waves increase the West’s wildfire risk appeared first on High Country News.
Mit Acts wie Billy Talent, Halsey, Empire of the Sun und vielen mehr ging es noch mal richtig ab. Die Bilder vom Sonntag beim Hurricane 2026 – mit Provinz, Unpeople, Billy Talent, The Beaches und vielen weiteren Acts. Nach zwei heißen, prall gefüllten Festivaltagen ging das Hurricane am Sonntag (21. Juni) in seine Schlussrunde. Zum Finale des 30-jährigen Jubiläums setzte das Festival noch einmal deutlich auf Gitarren und Mitsingmomente, bot aber auch einige elektronische... Der Beitrag Sonntag beim Hurricane 2026: Die besten Bilder von Provinz und mehr erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
A proposal to send treated water from the oil patch to farmland is drawing pushback from multiple sources.
The organization just predicted that impact from the war waged by the U.S. and Israel on Iran will be much deeper than previously anticipated.
A lot of the country is witnessing rising day and nighttime temperatures and longer summer months in part due to climate change, and workers say the heat inside factories is unbearable at times.
Drifting sea ice fragments near Alaska’s Saint Lawrence and Nunivak islands and colorful water around the Yukon Delta heralded the approach of the summer solstice.
[Leadership] The ECOWAS Parliament has taken significant steps to increase rural electrification projects in West Africa by leveraging the abundant renewable energy resources of the region to boost economic productivity and the regional integration process.
An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz...
Abstract Responding to the biodiversity crisis in cities requires a new model of environmental researcher. Conservation scientists have a critical role to play in shaping the future of biodiverse, ecologically thriving cities. However, many of the principles and paradigms guiding traditional ecology and conservation introduce a rigidity ill-suited to the complex socio-ecological systems of cities. Here, we argue that to be effective in an urban environment, ecologists and conservation scientists first need to overcome lingering mental hurdles and embrace the urban-ness of urban ecosystems. To that end, we employ a framework established by Jane Austen, presenting four commonly observed prides and prejudices that may limit the success of urban ecologists and conservation scientists, and a suite...
Canada has taken the next step toward acquiring a highly sophisticated, long-range radar system to monitor the Arctic.
The removal of U.S. sanctions against Iran's oil industry was discussed during Day 1 of four-way peace talks Sunday in Switzerland, Iran says .
Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects. France recorded heat-related deaths over the weekend. A leading researcher reiterated that human-driven climate change had contributed to the recent record-breaking heatwave. In France, 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments were on a red alert weather warning, up from 35 over the weekend. Officials announced...
Around 20,000 people gathered on Sunday to the neolithic site, located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, to watch sun-up on the year's longest day to mark the astronomical phenomenon.
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 14, 2026 thru Sat, June 20, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (8 articles) What's driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows. The Daily Climate, Kate Yoder, Jun 14, 2026. As Global Warming Threatens Corals Worldwide, Woods Hole Scientists Search for `Super Reefs` That Can Take the Heat If protected, researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs across the Central Pacific. Inside Climate News, Teresa Tomassoni, Jun 14, 2026. Tensions...
The artificial intelligence competition is by nature an energy competition. The conventional narrative focuses on faster chips, yet training and inference consume vast amounts of power. The harsh geographic paradox is that the regions most advanced in artificial intelligence (AI) often face the most acute power constraints. Hong Kong has emerged as a premier global AI hub. According to the Global AI Competitiveness Index, the city ranks third globally as an AI financial powerhouse. The chief...
The tuna in your sandwich was likely caught with the aid of drifting rafts called fish aggregating devices (FAD). New Canadian research finds that abandoned FADs are smashing into coral reefs and endangering wildlife — even in marine protected areas. But there are ways to make tuna fishing more sustainable, researchers say.
The annual Fête de la Musique celebrations draw millions to the streets but the most serious heatwave warnings have been issued for 35 of the country's departments.
Petrol and diesel prices may soon see a dip as India receives cheaper crude oil, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri indicated. He defended domestic fuel pricing, stating increases have been minimal globally despite market volatility. The government has absorbed significant costs through excise duty cuts, shielding consumers from the full impact of rising international rates. Puri also highlighted Sonbhadra's development progress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Ukrainian drones had struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen Region in western Siberia, more than 2,000km (1,200 miles) from Ukraine. He also said Ukraine had developed new long-range drones capable of operating over more than 3,000 km. Speaking in his nightly video address, Zelensky offered thanks to the Ukrainian military’s special operations which “have reached Tyumen Region in Russia, including an oil refining facility. More...
France issued a red heatwave alert across more than a third of the country for Sunday as a ferocious heatwave dug in and the government banned the consumption of alcohol during the annual Fete de la Musique festival.
Learn more about tourism in Antarctica and how we may be leaving more of a carbon footprint on this pristine place than we originally thought.
High oil and gasoline prices are expected to push inflation higher when Statistics Canada reports its consumer price index for May on Monday.
Unmanned drones have transformed into strategic weapons, capable of deep strikes and economic disruption. Ukraine's recent large-scale drone assaults on Russian oil refineries highlight this shift, undermining war economies and demonstrating vulnerability. Iran's long-range Shahed drones project power across the Middle East, challenging adversaries through sheer volume. India is also integrating indigenous kamikaze drones into its doctrine for precision strikes, underscoring the global evolution of drones as potent strategic assets.
June 20 is " Climate Stripes Day " across the world and the creator Ed Hawkins of this iconic graphic recently talked with Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick and Iain Strachan on their "Totally Cooked" podcast about them. From the video's description: In this episode of Totally Cooked: The Climate & Weather Podcast, hosts Iain Strachan and Professor Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick sit down with one of the world’s most recognisable climate communicators: Professor Ed Hawkins from the University of Reading. Ed is the climate scientist behind the now-iconic Climate Stripes, a deceptively simple graphic made of blue and red bars that tells the story of global warming at a glance. First published in 2018, the stripes visualise more than a century of rising global...
Supplier Agratas sacks its main building contractor on the government-backed project amid a budget mismatch Jaguar Land Rover faces the risk of delays to the first deliveries of electric car batteries from a £5.2bn government-backed factory in Somerset after construction problems. The British carmaker is planning to rely on the Agratas factory in Bridgwater, Somerset, to supply the batteries for its new electric models. Agratas and JLR are owned by the Indian industrial conglomerate Tata. Continue reading...
Apart from effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goal at pre-Cop31 climate talks Electrifying the world – with electric vehicles , electric heating and cooling, and modernised heavy industry – could be the next biggest step towards phasing out fossil fuels, replacing the 80% of global energy that still comes from hydrocarbons. As using electrical energy is much more efficient than combustion, the move would save billions of dollars for consumers and businesses – global energy demand could be halved, according to one estimate. For decades, electrification has been a nerdish backwater of global climate action. But in the last two weeks, at preparatory talks in Bonn before the forthcoming UN Cop31 climate summit , the subject finally took...
In the mist-wrapped hills of northern Thailand, where cacao trees erupt from the rich, nutrient-dense soil, three little words are spreading fear through a community of farmers. “There is no way to know for certain,” Koranut Rattanayanyong told This Week in Asia. “But it could be a total wipeout.” The weather event Koranut is dreading? A “super” El Nino. Earlier this month, the climate phenomenon officially started to form over the Pacific, with a bloom of ocean heat running 2.5 degrees Celsius...
Beim Auftritt der Donots wird gezaubert und ein weiterer Act erscheint mit einer Überraschung. Die Donots haben am Freitagabend (19. Juni) beim Hurricane Festival für einen der ersten großen Überraschungsmomente beim 30-jährigen Festivaljubiläum gesorgt. Während ihres Auftritts auf der Forest Stage zauberten die Punkrocker einen prominenten Gast hervor, der auch gleich noch eine besondere Ankündigung zu machen hatte. Donots-Sänger Ingo Knollmann stieg während des Konzerts in die Menge. Dort... Der Beitrag Nicht verpassen: Dieser Secret Act spielt am Samstag beim Hurricane erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
South Korean researchers released an open model of South Korea's power grid to support renewable energy, outage and AI-based electricity research.
Much of Western Europe was baking in a gruelling heatwave on Friday with the mercury expected to continue rising in the coming days, shattering temperature records.
As heat waves grow more frequent and fierce, cities worldwide are racing to cool streets and reshape urban life.
The United Nations June Climate Meetings (SB64) ended in Bonn with sharp disagreements between developed and developing countries over climate finance, adaptation support and emissions reductions, leaving negotiators with significant unresolved issues ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye. After nearly two weeks of negotiations at the World Conference Center Bonn, delegates acknowledged […]
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