As it slogs northeastward, the system may become a tropical depression or tropical storm – but flooding is a real threat regardless. The post Heavy rains slam the Texas coast ahead of Potential Tropical Cyclone One appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.
An area of ice nearly the size of Texas has failed to form over the Bellingshausen Sea, off western Antarctica, as researchers investigate the links between sea ice loss and global warming.
Sustainable innovations in Scottish farming are necessary to meet net zero by 2045. Here are some of the big ideas.
Environmental and public health groups say the agency did not follow adequate procedures in scuttling the rule.
The threat of Tropical Storm Arthur is growing, with forecasters issuing a Tropical Storm Watch as the potentially deadly system strengthens off the US coast.
The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran's blockade of the vital waterway. While enabling continued exports, the network's reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said residents who didn't buy flood insurance before last week's storm can still qualify for disaster aid.
[Nile Post] - Lady Justice Gladys Kamasanyu has urged Ugandans to become active participants in environmental conservation, saying the fight against climate change and environmental degradation cannot be left to governments and international organisations alone.
Sea ice is melting fast, worsening the climate crisis, but a bold attempt to rethicken it is showing early signs of success “This would have been a wild dream a year ago,” says Andrea Ceccolini, standing on Arctic sea ice just a 4-mile snowmobile ride from the Inuit town of Cambridge Bay, northern Canada. To his left are sky blue ponds of meltwater created in the last few days by a sun that no longer sets in the high north summer. To his right, the sea ice is still a brilliant white, the light dusting of snow on top continuing to sparkle. “It’s incredibly different, the boundary – I mean, you can point to it,” he says. The difference is the result of a bold geoengineering experiment being conducted by Ceccolini’s company, Real Ice, funded by the UK government. Continue reading...
The Toyota Tundra is one of the more popular pickups on the market today, but there are alternatives that meet or exceed the Tundra in comfort and performance.
A new report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) highlights the vast, overlapping climate threats affecting children worldwide, which is leaving them increasingly vulnerable to escalating risks across health, security, and education. The report, Children’s Climate Risk Report, emphasizes that while these risks are most pronounced in heavily vulnerable regions in the Global South—such […]
The report, by Climate Analytics, looked at the measures that need to be taken to keep global warming below 1.5°C by the end of the century.
The world’s oil and gas majors have high hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but they have few illusions about a return to normal for the Gulf energy industry after more than three months of blockage.
Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Krasnodar Krai region overnight a day after a massive airborne attack on Ukraine.
The first tropical storm of the Atlantic hurricane season appears to be forming over South Texas, raising the risk of "prolific" rainfall across multiple states.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02570F, Paper Yiming Zhang, Jiaxiang Zhao, Bosi Huang, Runhua Gao, Wenqiang Fang, Xinyu Luo, Kang Ma, Ming Yang, Jie Sun, Guangmin Zhou Molecular orchestration based on complementary charge engineering enables mutually reinforcing electrolyte chemistry, modulating solvation structure and synchronously stabilizing dual interphases for lithium metal batteries exceeding 500 Wh kg −1 . 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
Disappearing sea ice is letting more sunlight in the Arctic Ocean and boosting phytoplankton growth, but this has depleted a crucial nutrient, which could severely affect animals higher up the food chain
Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible alicia.cypress… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:30 Most electric vehicle (EV) batteries are retired with as much as 70% to 80% of their original capacity remaining. They still work, but their performance no longer matches automotive requirements that demand full charging capacity for long-range driving. Over time, factors like repeated charging cycles, heat exposure and chemical aging gradually reduce a battery’s ability to hold and deliver energy efficiently. Yet even at 70% capacity, retired EV batteries can serve a “second-life,” providing other kinds of electric storage needs, such as powering homes, businesses or even smaller vehicles. Finding second-life options is critical...
France's greenhouse gas emissions fell more than previously thought in 2024 and 2025, but the pace of cuts was still slower than in earlier years, revised government-commissioned figures showed on Tuesday.
The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire When Donald Trump launched his war against Iran in late February, he had ambitious goals: to topple Iran’s theocratic regime, destroy its military capabilities and nuclear program, and instigate a popular uprising by Iranians. A week into the war, Trump said he would only accept Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. On Sunday, Trump settled for a deal that reopens the strait of Hormuz. The US president celebrated having solved a problem he had created: reopening a vital waterway through which more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply passed each day – before Iran effectively closed it at the start of the war, increasing energy prices and disrupting...
Iran war fallout fuels interest in North Sea oil and gas fields amid warnings windfall tax will stifle investment
Construction of a new battery storage plant at Hunterston is expected to begin later this year after the company behind it committed to funding
The attack on the Emissions Trading System is among industry’s most direct calls yet for the EU to change course on climate.
MOMBASA, Kenya - In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast.
How the cyclical weather pattern interacts with climate change could spark hunger around the world.
[Daily Maverick] Eskom is, in effect, setting and refereeing the rules of a game in which it is also the largest player, with a direct commercial interest in the result.
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- Fish are often described as one of Africa's most overlooked solutions to food insecurity, yet millions of people depend on fisheries for nutrition, jobs, and livelihoods. As marine ecosystems face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and overexploitation, experts are calling for urgent action to protect both ocean health and the communities that rely on it.
Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report. Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts as the climate crisis worsens, with more than one billion facing at least three of these at once. Continue reading...
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save €10 a month on electricity bills because of wind turbines and solar panels installed in the last five years, a report has found. Typical energy bills would be 19% more expensive if electricity costs were still as tightly coupled to gas prices as in 2021, according to Ember, a climate thinktank. It found Spain’s “strategic” expansion of renewables since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 has shielded Spanish households from the latest rises in fossil fuel prices caused by the Iran war. Continue reading...
A framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran on terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling, as traders anticipated the return of flows. But industry officials say a full return to pre-war production and refining levels is likely to take weeks, months or even years. - REUTERS
Prior to the outbreak of the conflict, the Gulf region supplied roughly 40% of India's crude oil imports. After the war began on February 28, inflows from the region declined sharply.
The system was designated as Invest 90L and is the first invest of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season.
Thailand should prepare for the possibility of a Super El Nino event next year, which could bring extreme heat, drought and other disruptions, a leading climate expert has warned.
Brent crude slipped to nearly $83 per barrel Monday, a significant development for India, which imports nearly 88% of its crude oil requirement. The rate at which Indian refiners procure crude, was recorded at $86.77 per barrel Friday, the latest available price, and is expected to decline following the fall in global energy prices.
Kemi Badenoch has said her party winning a crunch by-election would be a victory for oil and gas workers in the North East.
G7 told ‘we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes’, with Russia’s finance networks and shadow fleet targeted Keir Starmer has vowed to “choke off” Russian revenue with further sanctions and to provide hundreds of millions of pounds worth of energy support for Ukraine, as he met world leaders in France for the G7. After a torrid political week at home , the British prime minister sought to put himself on the front foot on the international stage at the meeting of the group of seven, which kicked off on Monday in the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains, on the shore of Lake Geneva. Continue reading...
In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said global warming is impacting their cost of living.
A tropical threat brewing in the Gulf of America gained strength Monday, prompting hurricane forecasters to raise the odds of development.
Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignation Dan Jarvis has told MPs that the Russian oil tanker seized on Sunday had been monitored for several days as he deflected suggestions that its seizure had been ordered by a prime minister under pressure after the resignation of John Healey last week. The new defence secretary , flanked supportively in the Commons by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said the Smyrtos had been “closely tracked” as he faced a question from the Conservatives as to why the capture took place over the weekend. Continue reading...
The Roadmap to $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance Will Rely on Building a Coalition alicia.cypress… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:15 At the 2024 UN climate change summit (COP29), governments agreed to scale up public and private finance for developing countries to at least $1.3 trillion a year by 2035 to support their climate resilient, low-emission development. But reaching that goal is a steep jump from where we are today. The Climate Policy Institute estimates, for example, that in 2025, only around $200 billion (likely an underestimate due to data limitations) reached these countries. To help bridge this gap, last year Brazil and Azerbaijan, the COP30 and COP29 presidencies, presented the Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T, suggesting how the target could be reached. The roadmap...
FIFA says it's prepared for "climate-related risks" but doesn't appear to have a plan for wildfire smoke, which can be harmful to players and fans.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink I’ve often come across graphs on social media showing atmospheric CO2 concentrations over time, with various dates of climate agreements highlighted. Shared by doomers and skeptics alike, they are used to argue that the rise of CO2 concentrations is inexorable and has not (or perhaps cannot) be slowed by actions we take. One example from the Orwellian-named climate skeptic group “ Friends of Science ”. On the other hand global CO2 emissions – the very precursors to those concentrations – have largely plateaued. After increasing by more than 20% in the 2000s, CO2 emissions today are a mere 3% higher than they were in 2013. This plateau has been driven in part by a rapid expansion of clean energy...
[Leadership] The Acting Chairman of the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Dr. Anthony Ekedegwa, has said that for Nigeria to position itself as a major player in the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the country must adopt a long-term energy strategy to ensure sustainable growth and competitiveness.
Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility West Oakland, a California neighborhood known for its rich history of Black activism from the Pullman Porters’ union to the Black Panthers, might not seem like the site of the country’s next great coal project. But that’s exactly what the Trump administration is pushing for – with the injection of $75m to build a sprawling coal export terminal in the nearby port of Oakland . Continue reading...
Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpiles Oil prices hit three-month low and markets rally Business live – latest updates After more than 100 days of the greatest recorded disruption to the world’s energy supplies, the global oil and gas markets have breathed a sigh of relief. Hours after Donald Trump confirmed that a US-Iran peace deal would lead to the reopening of the strait of Hormuz to tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil and gas, the price of Brent crude tumbled to lows of $83 a barrel . Wholesale gas prices fell about 6%. Continue reading...
A tropical threat brewing in the Gulf of America intensified Monday as forecasters raised the odds that the disturbance could develop into a storm.
Move is part of broad effort to open public lands to industry and other uses, threatening wildlife and ecosystems The Trump administration is executing a controversial plan to allow dirt bikes, ATVs, trucks, snowmobiles and other off-road vehicles to drive through tens of millions of acres of public lands and national parks, which environmental groups warn threatens endangered species and the environment. The plan’s opponents say the impacts will be wide-ranging and that the vehicles will likely destroy sensitive habitats, harm waterways, drive large predators like grizzly bears into contact with humans, and otherwise damage pristine public lands and parks. Continue reading...
EPA tells utilities which contaminants they should monitor in drinking water. State attorneys general have some suggestions.
[This Day] The leader of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said Nigeria's status as an oil-producing country has not translated into reliable electricity for its citizens.
Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. The post A Champagne with notes of climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Egyptian petroleum sector has successfully added nearly 12,000 barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil and condensates to production in the Western Desert region over the past two weeks. This includes more than 10,000 BPD from the fields of Khalda Petroleum Company, along with approximately 1,500 BPD from the fields of the General Petroleum … The post Egypt marks new leap in crude oil production at the Western Desert appeared first on Egypt Independent.
SINGAPORE - Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale.
The federal funding is the latest twist in a decade-long saga to build a terminal in Oakland, California, that can export U.S. coal overseas.
Oil prices plunged on Monday after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restarting the flow of about a fifth of the world's energy after more than three months.
Environmental concerns will see part of a building in Edinburgh closed over the winter, because it can only be heated by fireplaces
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 12, 28 June 2026.
Amid fears the wreck will be more accessible to explorers – and new species – as the climate warms, conservationists want to create the region’s first underwater protected area The harsh temperatures, treacherous currents and shifting pack ice of the Antarctic’s Weddell Sea, which crushed and sank his ship, Endurance, in 1915, led Ernest Shackleton to describe it as the “worst portion of the worst sea in the world”. For more than a century, the inhospitable conditions, which present a challenge even for modern icebreaker ships, helped to protect the lost wreck, which was discovered in 2022 , its structure still largely intact. Continue reading...
Australia’s richest woman is seeking government permission to reopen the Grassy Mountain mine in Alberta to extract coal used in steel production.
Cyprus tabled amendments to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism at a meeting of EU finance ministers at the European Council.
[The Conversation Africa] Viruses play a major role in the functioning of ecosystems. They profoundly influence the dynamics of microbial communities, flow of matter and global biogeochemical cycles. Yet despite their abundance and ecological importance, many of them have long remained invisible to science.
Brent crude dropped 3.9 per cent to $84 a barrel, while US crude fell 4.8 per cent to around $81 a barrel. The decline added to losses recorded on Friday, when Brent slipped 3.4 per cent and US crude shed 3.2 per cent. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world's oil shipments pass, has effectively remained closed since the conflict erupted in late February. According to an Iranian lawmaker, some commercial vessels had been paying an average of about $2 million to transit the waterway.
In China’s premier coal province Shanxi, a massive project that converts ultra-hard coal waste into high-value industrial materials – has begun operations, bringing the country’s zero waste goal for the fossil fuel industry a step closer. The project – in Gaoping, a county-level city in Shanxi’s southeast – is producing 1,000 tonnes per day of building and industrial materials, including sand and gravel aggregates used in construction, according to the local government. In an article published...
The Abu Dhabi government is fast-tracking its push to extensively tap into China’s technologies, from renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) to robotics, as it pursues a greener economy, according to its energy chief. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi department of energy, told the SCMP that his department was in talks with 22 Chinese firms, including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), during a recent visit to Shanghai, and expected a deepened tie-up with China’s...
The Carolina Hurricanes won their first Stanley Cup championship in 20 years on Sunday night.
Oil prices had already fallen quite dramatically on Thursday and Friday, in anticipation of an imminent deal. President Trump has posted online that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the deal is signed on Friday.
Investigators said that while the two fishermen were on a reef, the incoming tide quickly surrounded them, leaving them trapped, with the water still rising and no safe way back to shore.
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Across the globe, human activities are changing the way our planet smells. In Egypt, increasing temperatures are shrinking yields of aromatic jasmine flowers; in France, extreme drought has reduced the production of fragrant, night-blooming tuberose, a major ingredient in many […]
The Prime Minister is understood to have overruled the Energy Secretary following sustained lobbying from industry leaders, the Unite union and Business Secretary Peter Kyle.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 7, 2026 thru Sat, June 13, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) What happens when the world`s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously? The Conversation, Ekamjot Dhillon, Jun 07, 2026. This 1,000-year-old pine tree`s protector fears changing weather patterns Mayors from around the world gathered last week in Huangshan to discuss how to protect their cities from climate change and overtourism. NBC News World News, Jennifer Jett, Jun 07, 2026. `Severe` stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial...
Keir Starmer says operation involving National Crime Agency has delivered ‘yet another blow’ to Russia and Putin British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, Keir Starmer has confirmed. In a six-hour operation, the first of its kind to be led by the UK, Royal Marine commandos and officers from the National Crime Agency boarded and took control of the vessel, Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroonian flag. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
Solar power is often touted as an alternative to fossil fuels, but complexities of scale mean it's unlikely to replace nuclear power anytime soon.
Residents living in Whitstable, Kent, were left without running water during the unprecedented heatwave at the end of last month, with some forced to queue in 32C temperatures for supplies.
It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here Politics is disconnecting from long-held assumptions at historic speed and no one knows where the great unhinging will take us. On the climate crisis, denial is back in vogue – depending on what the algorithm feeds you. One Nation’s surge in the polls suggests, for now at least, it is vying to be the most popular political party in the country. It does not accept the overwhelming evidence that the planet is warming and that extreme weather is getting worse. Instead, it argues the climate change department should be abolished because – in...
US investment groups are actively pursuing opportunities in Venezuela's oil sector following the lifting of sanctions and a new hydrocarbons law. Lionheart Capital is leading the charge with a proposed merger to create the first Nasdaq-listed company offering direct access to Venezuelan oil assets, aiming for a $1 billion valuation.
As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last year, Marie Tai needed a better way to keep her condo cool. Her window air-conditioning units were borderline ineffective, even running at full blast. Summers have been getting more intense in Tai’s Boston neighborhood because of a rapidly warming climate, and […]
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) announced that temperatures are expected to drop across all regions by up to three degrees – bringing a noticeable improvement in the weather, particularly during the night hours alongside active winds. With this incoming cooling trend, the weather will be moderate during the early morning hours, turning warm along the … The post Meteorological Authority forecasts temperature drop across Egypt on Saturday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Scientists studied 137 sites across the US and found trees stopped growing months before the point in the year at which photosynthesis stopped. Continue reading...
Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will find exporting fossil fuels increasingly difficult but can switch to exporting clean energy products, the president of the next UN climate negotiations has declared. Speaking at a climate conference in Bonn, Germany, Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy, argued his country had led the global push to “transition away from fossil fuels” – based on the rapid growth of renewable energy and batteries in its domestic power grids – and that its economy could manage the switch. Continue reading...
Underfloor heating, gas fires and storage heaters are also in the Energy Secretary's sights as he tries to cut Britain's carbon emissions.
Climate scientists are sounding the alarm after a stubborn Antarctic heat wave shattered the region's winter heat record.
An extremely rare "living fossil," the goblin shark has been recorded alive for the first time lurking 6,552 feet (1,997 meters) below sea level.
Climate change means that the stinging caterpillars can now be found almost everywhere in France, after being confined to certain areas in the south of the country.
Exclusive A vast area of the Bellingshausen Sea should be covered by sea ice by now, with one expert calling the loss of ice ‘depressing’ Antarctica’s west coast is missing an area of winter sea ice the size of France, sparking concerns for threatened penguins other marine life and global sea levels. One expert said the loss of ice in the Bellingshausen Sea was “depressing” and the failure of ice to form could have intensified a heatwave over the continent’s peninsular last week that saw daytime temperatures peak at 15.4C which is more than 20C above average. Continue reading...
Environmental Justice Lives On in Local Communities Despite Federal Rollbacks alicia.cypress… Fri, 06/12/2026 - 10:11 As the federal government advances rollbacks of more than 100 environmental and climate policies and resources, it is redefining the U.S. government’s role in protecting communities disproportionately impacted by pollution — and diminishing opportunities for communities to make decisions that impact their everyday lives. For 35 years, federal policies have helped scale the national environmental justice movement, building on decades of community-led efforts. Reversing that long history in 2025, however, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency shuttered its Office of Environmental Justice and External Civil Rights, along with all the regional...
More than 100 planned wind farms in 21 states are now stalled indefinitely as the Pentagon delays military reviews once seen as routine.
A superconducting quantum computer is part of a network that is mining an experimental cryptocurrency called Quip, and it is able to do it faster and with better energy efficiency than conventional machines
Householders who don't sort their recycling or put out their waste on the wrong day face increased fines under France's new environmental laws.
The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has announced the removal of taxes on electricity and natural gas in the transport and domestic sectors and has introduced various tax measures to encourage the use of these products.
‘The most likely explanation is that the climate in Shetland is changing sufficiently to enable tick survival over the winter’
External affairs minister S Jaishankar pushed back against European criticism of India's Russia policy, highlighting that European weapons have been used against India for years. He defended India's energy choices, revealing the US encouraged New Delhi to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize global markets.
Grande is the latest in a series of pop musicians including Sabrina Carpenter and SZA who have been angered by Trump administration videos Ariana Grande has rebuked Donald Trump’s White House over use of her music in a video documenting the detaining of immigrants. Earlier this week, the White House posted a montage of ICE agents handcuffing and detaining people, with the caption “Bye-bye President Trump has delivered the most secure border in history”. It was soundtracked by Grande’s 2024 song Bye. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01852A, Communication Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Enis Oğuzhan Eren, Evgeny Senokos, Tim Horner, Leonardo Cancellara, Ernesto Scoppola, Jiyong Kim, Morten Johansen, Kangkang Ge, Barbara Daffos, Pierre-Louis Taberna, Patrice Simon, Paolo Giusto Sodium-ion batteries are considered a promising and sustainable energy-storage technology, yet achieving competitive energy density requires electrode materials with high reversible capacity. Here, we introduce a chemical vapor deposition strategy... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Good news about the state of the planet might seem to be in short supply but it's out there. Each week DW's environment desk brings you what went right.
Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remain Donald Trump has claimed that the US has been conducting a “secret mission” in the strait of Hormuz to help Gulf petrostates bypass Iran’s chokehold on oil flows – which has roiled global energy markets for months. In televised comments from the Oval Office on Wednesday, the president claimed Iran was unaware that dozens of tankers had been escorted out of the blockaded channel at night with their transmitters off. Continue reading...
The projects aren’t coming online anytime soon, but countries from Suriname to Syria see an opportunity to be the next energy “safe haven.”
The California Coastal Commission is trying to assert its control over an offshore pipeline that the Trump administration ordered restarted.
The order stopped short of requiring the agency to implement the program.
The California Air Resources Board is under pressure to stabilize the nascent market for carbon capture after the loss of federal grants, but critics say the proposed rules could incentivize risky projects.
Floods that historically had a 1 percent chance of striking a coastline in a year are now about 12 times more likely, on average, according to a new study.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan community-led initiative promoting climate-resilient pastoralism has gained global recognition after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) awarded it for advancing innovative and inclusive approaches to sustainable agrifood systems.
This blog is now closed – see our latest full report on the Middle East crisis Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X. The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region.” Continue reading...
Jaishankar criticized Western nations' double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India's purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India's decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach.
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength.
The US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration confirmed the existence of the El Nino, expected to grow to historic strength and turbocharge extreme weather.
Wet weather and a power outage at Cenovus oilsands operations have helped push American oil reserves to their lowest level since 2020.
Despite the Trump administration's efforts to revitalize domestic coal power, renewables continue to set new records.
The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana’s communist government and targeting a sector central to the island’s worsening energy crisis. The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties. According to statements released by Chinese and Cuban officials, the talks involved Liu Haixing, head of the International Department...
The arrival of El Niño is increasing confidence in a quieter-than-normal 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. Colorado State University now expects only 11 named storms this year, well below average. Still, forecasters warn that it only takes one landfalling hurricane to cause significant impacts, regardless of seasonal totals. The post El Niño is officially here, raising confidence in a quiet 2026 Atlantic hurricane season appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Nile Post] Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project, a major government initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening climate resilience.
From a wet winter in the Southwest to fewer Atlantic hurricanes, this is what to expect as a potential super El Niño takes shape.
Spanning 110 quadrillion kilometers, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are critical allies of plants. They also transport an enormous amount of planet-warming carbon.
The phenomenon El Nino has arrived, the US weather agency said on Thursday, and scientists expect the pattern synonymous with droughts, floods and soaring temperatures will intensify into the end of the year, potentially to historic strength. El Nino is a natural climate occurrence that warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean, bringing worldwide changes in winds and rainfall patterns and erratic weather. Scientists fear it will exacerbate the heat of a...
NPR's Short Wave team talks about how air pollution affects the brain, what ancient squirrel poop reveals about prehistoric fauna, and a whale graveyard on the ocean floor.
The global weather event long feared to arrive this year is now active in the Pacific, sparking fears of its impact on the climate across the US.
European Central Bank has lifted interest rates and warned that the war in the Middle East is generating inflation pressures The financial markets are surprisingly calm this morning, as conflict erupts again in the Middle East. European stock markets are mostly higher this morning, while the oil price is now slipping back. As has often been the case during the Iran conflict, the UK’s flagship index has found support from its collection of energy companies and more traditionally defensive names. Miners and other China-linked stocks were lifted by data suggesting the country is investing heavily in AI and consuming raw materials at a healthy rate. Selling in AI-related stocks, of which London has very few, put shares on Wall Street under pressure yesterday and that’s extended to Asia today...
Meteorologists forecast it will rival – or exceed – record El Niño from 1997 and further heat globe El Niño, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced on Thursday. Experts said the El Niño, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will probably turbocharge extreme weather across the planet. Meteorologists forecast it will rival – or exceed – a record El Niño that began in 1997 and helped trigger billions of dollars in damage from heatwaves, floods, droughts, tornadoes and wildfires. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA is set to host energy stakeholders from across Africa and beyond during the second edition of the New African Dimension of Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2026 (NADOGCE26), scheduled to take place in Zanzibar from July 25 to 27, 2026.
Indian refiners have secured sufficient crude oil and LPG supplies to last through August and mid-July respectively, mitigating concerns from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Purchases from ADNOC and other suppliers, including significant crude acquisitions from the UAE and Brazil, have bolstered inventories. India and the UAE are also expanding strategic oil reserves to enhance energy security.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00129G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Zahra Teimouri, Mahtab Masouminia, Ashkan Irannezhad, Reza Eslami, Joseph Deering, Navid Noor, Shunquan Tan, Amirhossein Foroozan Ebrahimy, Shayan Angizi, Sung-Fu Hung, Drew Higgins We identify three factors governing NiNC performance in MEA CO 2 electrolysis: nitrogen precursor impregnation, chelating-agent-assisted synthesis, and carbon support morphology, which collectively determine catalyst-layer structure and performance. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[SAnews.gov.za] Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Deputy Minister Bernice Swarts has reaffirmed government's commitment to tackling air pollution, describing clean air as a fundamental human right and calling for stronger collaboration to improve conditions in South Africa's most polluted regions.
As India moves to strengthen its energy security amid persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East, New Delhi and Abu Dhabi have started implementing initiatives announced during PM Modi's visit to the UAE last month.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record—marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America. While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country’s energy mix, solar contributed 12.8 percent […]
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States may take control of Iran's oil and gas infrastructure like it did in Venezuela.
A new analysis finds climate change is increasing the odds of dangerous heat during many 2026 World Cup matches, putting players, fans, and workers at greater risk. The post The 2026 World Cup could be the hottest yet appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Malaysia’s search for alternative crude supplies is complicating Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “friends with all” foreign policy, analysts have said, with the country potentially tapping Russian oil despite Western sanctions against Moscow. On Thursday, oil prices rose again after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, 103 days after the US-Israel war with Iran began on February 28. Washington has signalled it wants sanction waivers over Russian oil to end “as soon as possible”. Economy...
President Trump expressed an unexpectedly positive view on recent inflation data, "loving" the rise in consumer prices despite it being the fastest annual pace in over three years. He attributed the increase primarily to energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, claiming his administration's actions would stabilize oil markets and ease inflationary pressures.
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (Seia) and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. In May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal, or 12.8%, Ember said. Coal supplied 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever. Continue reading...
Anthropogenic ocean warming affects ecosystem functioning but is not necessarily the primary climate driver regulating tropical seas. Tropical semi-enclosed marine ecosystems are poorly understood, geographically distinct, and influenced by compounding ...
President Donald Trump anticipated new strikes against Iran and said the U.S. will be "taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets."
A high-ranking workplace safety official in central China’s Shanxi province has been placed under investigation over a massive coal mine explosion that killed 82. Zhang Heping, deputy director of the provincial department of emergency management, is suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, according to a statement released by the provincial discipline inspection and supervisory commission late on Wednesday. The provincial anti-corruption watchdog explicitly linked Zhang to the...
An emerging field of research that can measure how much climate change has worsened individual disasters is under attack by friends of the fossil fuel industry. Billions of dollars are at stake.
The modifications came in response to petitions from the oil and gas industry.
Colombia is seeking to reverse decades of forest loss, much of it driven by the expansion of cattle ranching into previously forested areas.
It became the third-largest source of electricity in the U.S. in May, behind natural gas and nuclear, said energy think tank Ember.
The TEMPO mission helped scientists track morning nitrogen dioxide that contributed to afternoon ozone along the New York–Washington corridor in May 2026.
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
The global energy crisis has helped propel BYD back into pole position in China’s automotive sector, allowing it to regain ground on Geely Auto as demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates worldwide. The Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV) maker, which lost its title as mainland China’s largest carmaker in the first quarter of 2026, rebounded strongly in the following two months as the US-Israel war with Iran drove up oil prices. Its overseas deliveries surged 76 per cent year on year to...
A worrying report has revealed that greenhouse gas emissions have hit an all-time high.
High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said at the Global Energy Show in Calgary that officials from the two countries are meeting regularly to discuss Canadian energy opportunities.
G20 Countries Have Submitted Climate Progress Reports for the First Time. Are They Delivering? alicia.cypress… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 16:05 Globally, climate action is falling short — and following through on promises has never mattered more. Last year, more than 137 countries submitted their new national climate commitments (formally called nationally determined contributions or NDCs) setting plans to cut harmful climate emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. However, these efforts still leave the world dramatically short, closing less than 6% of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F), to prevent the world from experiencing the most dangerous consequences of climate change. That gap is troubling enough, but there is another...
US inflation hit a three-year high in May, soaring to 4.2% due to surging energy prices, particularly gasoline, driven by Middle East supply disruptions. This rise, the third consecutive monthly increase, pressures the Federal Reserve and poses a political challenge for the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections. Core inflation showed mixed signals, while energy costs are expected to cool.
China's reduced oil imports, driven by weaker demand, record stockpiles, and EV growth, are unexpectedly stabilizing global markets amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Despite discounted Iranian crude, Beijing is drawing down reserves and cutting refinery output. This shift offers a rare scenario where the largest importer eases global energy supply pressures.
[New Era] Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has come out swinging, raising concerns over a N$612 million solar power project linked to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's sons, questioning whether all legal arrangements surrounding the development were made.
The U.S. military said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday because the ship violated the U.S. Navy's blockade, Centcom said.
Climate models suggest a small nuclear war in the tropics would do even more damage to the ozone layer than a larger nuclear war in more northerly latitudes, increasing exposure to dangerous ultraviolet radiation all over the world
The Atlantic's enigmatic "cold blob" has once again been linked to a weakening of key ocean currents and a devastating climate tipping point.
[Liberian Observer] Liberia in 2025 unveiled one of its most ambitious climate action plans to date through its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64 percent by 2035 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in September 2025, positions Liberia as a climate leader among low-income countries, despite contributing less than 0.03 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
The first storm warning for the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season has been issued after officials identified a disturbance brewing in the Gulf of America.
A team led by a geophysicist in Italy now believes that about 90% of Earth’s fresh water ice may not be on solid ground after all.
KUALA LUMPUR/TOKYO — Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas...
A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally ‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels , millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to storms, floods and droughts worsened by the climate crisis . Continue reading...
A planned marine park in waters surrounding Sharp Island in Sai Kung will cover most coral reefs, Hong Kong authorities have said, allaying a green group’s concerns about insufficient protection of ecologically sensitive areas. Janet Lee Ka-wai, senior marine conservation officer at the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department, also said on Wednesday that underwater mapping technology had been used to assess coral coverage and identify ecological sites. Major coral spots identified in...
If Elections Alberta verifies it, Premier Danielle Smith's government would be forced to consider passing a law banning coal mining or sending it to a provincewide referendum.
A compact, multifrequency radar built by a team at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will make it easier to collect information about dynamic cloud systems. Called CloudCube, this new instrument simultaneously probes the atmosphere with three radar signals, spanning 36 to 240 GHz, for optimized sensitivity to a wide range of water droplet and ice particle sizes.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A record-shattering drought has racked much of the United States. But the artificial intelligence industry is pushing ahead regardless, with the majority of planned data centers set to be built in drought-ridden locations, a Guardian analysis has found. About two-thirds of upcoming data centers, […]
An advocate warns that rolling back a key climate finding could expose children – especially in Black and Brown communities – to more dangerous air pollution. The post Trump EPA move sparks fears over kids’ health appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil is climbing on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he could strike Iranian infrastructure as negotiations to reach a deal drag on.
[Daily Maverick] Offshore wind has become an attractive energy source across the globe, but in South Africa there are challenges.
The net zero economy is booming, so claims that prosperity depends on oil and gas are bunkum – unless you’re a Reform backer with fossil fuel interests, of course Really? You want to destroy a million jobs? Vote Reform UK for mass unemployment: is that your pitch? Hammer these questions home whenever you meet a supporter of the party. Or, for that matter, a Conservative, as their party now takes an almost identical line. The figures are stark . They were compiled not by Just Stop Oil or the Green party, but by that bastion of conservatism, the Confederation of British Industry. They show that the net zero economy now directly employs more than 300,000 full-time workers, while supporting the jobs of 1.1 million. The net zero sector is worth £100bn to the UK already, and is likely to grow...
Xi's silence on North Korea's nuclear program came as Kim tried to convince the world of the irreversibility of his country's status as a nuclear power.
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.
Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in prices Households in England, Scotland and Wales could save nearly £200 a year on their energy bills if the government stepped into the market to act as the sole buyer of electricity, according to a thinktank. The research found that public procurement of electricity, meaning the government would become the “single buyer” of power before it is resold to consumers, could shave billions of pounds from electricity prices. Continue reading...
The forecast from the government's energy statistical bureau comes even as Energy Secretary Chris Wright said shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is “rising very meaningfully.”
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. China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are opening a new front in their battle with Tesla: humanoid robots. After spending years competing on electric cars and autonomous driving technology, leading Chinese...
As well as the cost of extreme weather and natural disasters, longer-term climatic changes are also a drag on economic productivity, the NSW Net Zero Commission says.
Ice splintered off the southern Patagonia glacier and drifted across a growing glacial lake.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has positioned itself at the forefront of global climate justice efforts after becoming the first country in Africa, and only the second worldwide, to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, marking a significant milestone in the country's climate diplomacy and resilience agenda.
Last month was the second-hottest May on record, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has revealed.
Two members of Congress have sent a letter to US Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz calling on the agency to justify its actions following an investigation by Mother Jones that found glyphosate—the controversial key ingredient in the herbicide Roundup—was being sprayed in record amounts on public lands. “Given the recent scientific disputes, retracted studies, and […]
Jordan Staal scored his second goal of the game late in the third period to lead the Hurricanes to a 5-3 Game 4 win in the Stanley Cup Final.
Alberta separation, war in the Middle East and Ottawa's plans to make Canada an energy superpower are just a few of the issues of discussion at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.
The automaker today is turning on vehicle-to-grid charging for its GM Energy customers. Will people actually use it?
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01796G, Paper Xiaotong Li, Xinhui Guo, Qian Liu, Yunxia He, Youwen Rong, Zijian Tan, Yiyuan Jiang, Zhou Chen, Dunfeng Gao, Guoxiong Wang, Xinhe Bao Acidic CO2 electrolysis offers great potential for high-efficiency single-pass CO2 conversion to valuable fuels and chemicals, yet is challenged by the kinetically favorable hydrogen evolution reaction. Electrode coatings can engineer... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Geopolitical developments in the last few months have dictated India’s energy supplies. Be it crude oil, LPG or LNG, India is largely dependent on the world to meet its needs, and the US-Iran war has disrupted supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
Daniel Crago says he feels ‘extremely lucky’ after encounter with bear at Glacier national park last month As the large roaring grizzly bear charged down at him from across a snow field in Montana and mauled him, hiker Daniel Crago had just enough time to put his arm up and think: “This is it.” But two weeks after that perilous, exceedingly rare encounter in Glacier national park, Crago, 32, is still alive, recovering after three surgeries and feeling “extremely lucky”, he said on Monday in an interview with ABC News . Continue reading...
Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in part of world’s largest tropical savanna Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an American company’s bid to frack for gas in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, part of the world’s largest and most intact tropical savanna. Texas-based Black Mountain Energy, through its subsidiary Bennett Resources, is seeking federal approval to drill 20 gas wells for its Valhalla project west of Fitzroy Crossing. Continue reading...
Azat Miftakhov's recent transfer to a notorious Arctic prison — and the alleged torture he has faced — have left supporters fearing for his life.
China is expected to overtake the United States as the world’s nuclear power leader, as the AI boom and war in the Middle East renew a global push for reliable energy sources, according to a new report. While the US maintained the world’s largest operational fleet of nuclear reactors, China now accounted for nearly half of all those under construction globally and was expected to match American capacity within five years, Gavekal Technologies said on Monday. “By a wide margin, China will have...
Pacoima is hemmed in by highways and heavy industry, and its residents are fighting pollution with hyperlocal air quality monitoring Jose Luis Salas looks up at the ladder. “Are you ready?” he asks Shance Taylor, an environmental project manager who’s holding a white container, about the size of a shoebox, covered with wires and numbers. Taylor nods and climbs up to reach the side of Salas’s tidy house in Pacoima, a neighborhood in Los Angeles’s north-east San Fernando valley. The curious box in their hands is known as Aeroqual sensor – part of a community air-quality monitoring program run by Pacoima Beautiful, a local environmental group. Continue reading...
The Alberta government is aiming to file an application by July 1 to the federal major projects office for the pipeline, which so far has no private-sector backer.
[Nile Post] The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to borrow approximately Shs733.7 billion to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project.
Warnings of a strong El Nino weather phenomenon this year suggest the coming months could be characterized by drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store, and can we prepare for the worst of it?
[This Day] For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain sight. New data suggests that wind, long considered a marginal opportunity, could play a far greater role in Nigeria's energy future than previously assumed.
A U.S. energy blockade that began in late January has halted oil shipments to Cuba, which is experiencing severe blackouts and food shortages.
Third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Murat Kurum, as priorities set out for this year’s UN climate summit The world should aim to meet a third of its energy needs from electricity within a decade to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the host of the next UN climate summit has said. While about a third of global electricity generation already comes from renewable sources, other energy-intensive sectors – chiefly transport, heating and industries – have lagged behind. Close to four-fifths of final energy still comes from fossil fuels, as a result. Continue reading...
As the world faces the imminent threat of a Super El Niño, NASA satellites have revealed the ominous patterns behind this building weather pattern.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued directives for speeding up the completion of all executive procedures related to Egypt’s initiative to encourage the installation of solar panels in factories and homes with the aim of launching it as soon as possible and expanding the use of renewable energy sources. During a meeting, Prime Minister Mostafa … The post PM orders faster rollout of solar energy initiative appeared first on Egypt Independent.
JPMorgan Chase leads 65 banks making decisions incompatible with restraining rising temperatures, researchers say The world’s largest banks committed $906bn in financing to the fossil fuel industry last year, an “unfathomable” increase in investment locking in years more of coal, oil and gas production as the world continues to overheat, a new report has found. The surge in new fossil fuel lending, up $64bn or nearly 8% on 2024, shows that the world’s largest 65 banks are making decisions incompatible with international agreements to restrain rising global temperatures, according to the coalition of environmental groups behind the new analysis . Continue reading...
The proposal from NV Energy comes as the West grapples with the twin challenges of rising wildfire risk and growing electricity costs.
[The Conversation Africa] In the rugged and mountainous Drakensberg grasslands of South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmers rear sheep for food, cultural practices and financial security.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01584K, Review Article Chengyuan Zhang, Zhihua Yu, Zhibin Sun, Chengjing Ding, Qing Xu, Bingnan Xuan, Dong Liu, Jiangang Qu, He Shan, Mohammad A Hossain, Mingzheng Ge, Zhijie Liang, Jianying Huang, Yuekun Lai, Hui Liu Global environmental crises and energy shortages pose a grave threat to human society. The widespread moisture offers an endless source of power for sustainable electricity production. However, traditional moisture electricity... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
PARIS (FRANCE) - Oceans are in a "deepening crisis" that demands urgent global action, a major UN report warned Monday, with seas warming and rising faster, ice cover shrinking and marine ecosystems under mounting strain.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02083F, Paper Siyu Zhang, Yangyang Liu, Jiang Zhou, Gen Chen, Yuping Fan, Hamdy Khamees Thabet, Yu Yao, Zhuoxi Wu, Bingan Lu, Junwei Han Direct regeneration establishes a low-carbon and resource-efficient route for recycling lithium-ion batteries, yet its practical impact is constrained by inadequate defect homogenization and an exclusive focus on restoring pristine structures... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Palwasha Akbar, 13, died in an accident while swimming in the River Wharfe in Burnsall, North Yorkshire, during the last month's heatwave.
Corb Lund says his Water Not Coal team has collected enough signatures to compel the Alberta government to take action on stopping mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'
Fire in Bermondsey sends huge plumes rising high over the city and disrupts train travel in the area Fifteen fire engines and about 100 firefighters have been called to tackle a major fire at a recycling centre in south London. Fire control officers were first called just after 5.30pm on Monday to the centre on Landmann Way in Bermondsey. Continue reading...
The post Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies appeared first on ProPublica.
Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial fishing and climate crisis, World Ocean Assessment says The world’s oceans are under “severe and accelerating” pressure from human activities, with the rate of sea-level rise double that of a decade ago, according to a damning assessment from the United Nations. The “intensifying” stressors, which include pollution and large-scale industrial fishing, are cumulative, said the report , resulting in widespread biodiversity loss and putting ocean systems under “severe strain”. Continue reading...
Researchers say the Arctic Ocean crossed a biological tipping point in 2009, when nitrate levels in the water suddenly started dropping due to a drastic reduction in sea ice extent.
Two are dead after a snowmobile went through the ice Saturday, according to an RCMP release. A youth who survived walked 12 kilometres into town to report the incident.
Hurricane forecasters are monitoring the Gulf of America for a possible tropical system that could take shape in the coming days.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are opening a new front in their battle with Tesla: humanoid robots. After spending years competing on electric cars and autonomous driving technology, leading Chinese manufacturers including BYD and Xpeng are now accelerating plans to mass-produce humanoid robots, betting that advances in artificial intelligence will unlock a vast new market beyond transportation. The push is expected to strengthen China’s position as a global manufacturing powerhouse for...
Ukrainian forces struck oil depots in Russian-occupied Crimea as well as other command and ammunition locations in Russia.
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts.
As the 2025/26 Antarctic construction season comes to an end, we look back at our collaborative efforts and achievements. The post Rothera Research Station’s construction season upgrades safeguard future polar science appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
[IPS] Srinagar, India -- A new report has found that billions of dollars linked to illegal deforestation are flowing through global supply chains, with secrecy around land ownership and company records helping timber, soy, and beef products enter international markets unchecked.
China's reduced oil imports have helped keep prices in check, but that won't last much longer, according to analysts cited in a new report.
The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats.
Middle East tensions surged, pushing oil prices up over 3% as the crisis hit its 100th day with little peace progress. Recent Israeli strikes in Iran and Lebanon, despite a truce, have dimmed hopes for a deal and reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+'s approved output increase faces hurdles due to supply disruptions.
A new report has found that billions of dollars linked to illegal deforestation are flowing through global supply chains, with secrecy around land ownership and company records helping timber, soy, and beef products enter international markets unchecked. The report, Financial Secrets of the Forests: How Secrecy Fuels Deforestation in Brazil and Cameroon, was released by […]
The leftist architects of these lawsuits openly admit what’s going on: A key legal strategist has said that the goal is to impose a de facto “carbon tax” through the courts.
Australia is one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal and natural gas, but the nation’s reliance on imports of crude and oil products was exposed following the war in the Middle East.
The June 21 runoff comes at a pivotal moment for Colombia, as its president has emerged as one of the world’s most vocal advocates for transitioning away from oil, gas and coal.
[New Times] Efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions have cut 1.5 million tonnes of carbon emissions, equivalent to 36 per cent of the 4.4 million-tonne reduction target set for 2030 under the national climate action plan, according to the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).
On World Oceans Day, celebrated on 8 June each year, it's important to recognise that the ocean does extraordinary work. It stores 98% of all CO2 on the planet, absorbs at least a quarter of all human-made CO2 emissions annually and soaks up at least 90% of the excess heat generated by the emissions. It is the flywheel of the global climate
[ANGOP] Uíge -- The environmental impact regarding the use of plastic bag and strategies for implementing Angola's National Plan for the Elimination of Plastics were the focus of discussions on World Environment Day held on Friday in Uíge Province.
Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street after Russia fires hypersonic weapons at Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of the UK, France and Germany discussed “the urgent need to scale up” Ukraine’s air defences and deep-strike capabilities in London on Sunday night, after Russia fired hypersonic weapons at Ukraine, Downing Street said. The meeting of Ukraine’s staunchest allies in London came hours after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel nine miles from the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Continue reading...
Jacob Smith, 20, was working as a McDonald's manager when a coworker Jalani Bluett allegedly tossed burning hot oil over him.
The president announced plans for two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, using the Defense Production Act.
This story was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Maxing out at around 200 tons, the blue whale is not only the largest animal on the planet, it is also the largest animal ever to exist. These creatures become so massive by eating a diet comprised almost […]
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 31, 2026 thru Sat, June 6, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) Scilencing The Trump Administration would just as soon we didn't know stuff, especially about our planet The Crucial Years, Bill McKibben, May 31, 2026. Companies No Longer Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Climate Risk Progressive lawmakers and environmental groups strongly condemned the decision, arguing that it leaves investors in the dark regarding trillions of dollars in hidden climate liabilities and systemic economic risks. Climate News Now, Climate News Now, May 31, 2026. DOE restarts home efficiency rebates, and...
“Our study highlights the remaining oil and gas potential in the area, which could extend the life of the UK’s oil and gas sector”
Environmental advocates, doctors, and even players themselves demanding FIFA to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry, which they say is adversely impacting players' health, and threatening the future of the sport itself.
Malaysia has staked its economic future on becoming Southeast Asia’s data-centre capital. It has also promised to slash fossil fuel use by 2050. Right now, those two ambitions are pulling in opposite directions – and gas is winning. There were 54 operational data centres across Malaysia by the end of 2024, with that number expected to rise to 81 by 2035, government minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told parliament last year. In the handful of years from 2021 and mid-2025, some 144.4 billion...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 11, 16 June 2026.
A strategic Arctic sea route dubbed a potential 'chokehold' could become Vladimir Putin's latest weapon against the West.
Browsing the engine oil shelves, you might see high mileage oil, but right next to it is high mileage extended performance oil. What's the difference?
British vehicles will emit extra 17m tonnes of CO2 by 2030 due to loophole allowing sale of more PHEVs, data suggests Campaigners have urged the government to resist calls to further water down electric car sale rules, as an analysis reveals that vehicles on UK roads will emit an extra 17m tonnes of carbon dioxide by 2030 mostly because of changes last year. Parts of the car industry have urged ministers to review for a second time the rules that force manufacturers to sell increasing numbers of electric cars each year. Continue reading...
The administration is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to subsidize the coal industry.
What is in effect Japan’s version of the Belt and Road Initiative is being rolled out at an accelerating pace. But unlike China’s global infrastructure initiative, which mainly takes the form of highways, railways and sea lanes, Japan’s project is all about energy networks and supply chains. It poses a further challenge to America’s waning economic and strategic influence in Asia, the world’s most populous, resource-rich and potentially powerful region. What is more, it is a cooperative venture...
State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced the discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well, Vijayapuram-3, located off the Andaman Islands. This finding further strengthens the hydrocarbon potential of the region, with gas confirmed through continuous flaring and pressure build-up. OIL has now established hydrocarbon presence in two of its three wells in the Andaman offshore block.
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.
The world-famous energy giant has kept the UK's lights on, supplying our Armed Forces during two world wars and discovering the North Sea oil that ushered an economic boom.
Oil India Limited has discovered natural gas in the Andaman Sea at the "Sri Vijayapuram-3" exploratory well. This significant find, located 15 km off the Andaman Islands, was confirmed through continuous flaring during initial production testing. The discovery is part of the government's "Samudra Manthan Mission" to boost offshore exploration.
To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For decades, American politicians have been slow to take on climate change and curb carbon dioxide emissions, under the assumption that doing so might pass along costs to their voters. Ironically, their failure to rein in fossil fuel emissions has yielded the […]
The memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran allows Tehran to immediately start selling oil, according to a new report.
The measure comes just weeks after the administration invoked emergency wartime powers to invest in coal projects.
A judge found renewable energy developers were likely to win the legal fight.
Indian markets mirrored global optimism as US stocks neared record highs, fueled by falling oil prices and hopes for a US-Iran peace deal. SpaceX's impressive market debut and gains in financial and chip stocks also boosted investor confidence. All eyes are now on the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision and guidance from its new chair.
The EU is poised to ease restrictions on crops developed using Novel Genetic Techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly understood.
New research has identified areas around the world where cooler currents and other favorable conditions are helping to protect coral from the worst effects of global warming.
A new, AI-assisted model of insurance is quietly exploding in disaster-prone areas—and may be coming for FEMA too. Is it the answer to climate change, or a trap?
Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, joins Democrats in bid to stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative US politics live – latest updates A group of Democratic senators and one Republican, as well as two Democratic House committees, sent letters on Monday to the National Science Foundation asking it to reverse course on its plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network, with House lawmakers going further and accusing the agency of acting illegally. The Ocean Observatories Initiative is a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386m. Over the last decade it has tracked ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, climate change and extreme weather, producing data freely available to the public and informing more than 500 scientific publications. The...
The Iran war has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region billions of dollars, if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report released on Tuesday. An overreliance on oil and gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz left the region particularly vulnerable to shocks from the Iran war, a “stark wake-up call” for its energy security, the report says. It notes that rising sales of electric vehicles, a...
The U.S. military has been overseeing ship-to-ship oil transfers on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict with Iran to keep oil flowing in the region, according to a new report.
"There's a 60 percent chance of a cyclone forming along the coast of East Texas."
In 2016, the Alfred Wegener Institute, together with the University of Bremen, the Palau Community College, and the Coral Reef Research Foundation, opened a research station at what is probably its warmest location: Palau. The archipelago lies in the heart of an area that is characterised by the cleanest air in the world. Moreover, this region is where the composition of the stratosphere - the layer of the atmosphere that contains the ozone layer - is determined for the whole planet. This makes the location ideal for studying the distribution of trace gases and particles in the atmosphere and their impact on the global climate, from Europe to the polar regions. Over the last ten years, the observatory has developed into one of the largest in the entire tropics and the largest in the Western...
Oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since the start of the Iran war with Brent crude oil declining to less than $80 per barrel on Tuesday.
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Hemiscyllium dudgeonae is the tenth recorded species of walking shark, which use their pectoral fins to move across reef flats, and its limited range means it may be at high risk of extinction
[Leadership] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS), in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, will become operational by the fourth quarter of 2026.
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño – the phenomenon linked to hotter and drier conditions for Australia – is now locked in place in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The bureau warned climate change would amplify the effects on Australia, including the risk of extreme heat and bushfires. Continue reading...
The weather system that can bring drought, fire and flood to eastern Australia could be one of the most extreme on record.
An renewable energy company has sold the entirety of its stake in a North Sea wind farm as it looks to cut debts
A U.S. investment fund is targeting companies with financial ties to Spain’s national football team in a bid to recover renewable energy claims worth nearly $580 million.
The Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) says that the impending climate event will compound global gas shortages and send prices soaring.
Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow's region with a drone, causing damage. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's extended strike capabilities, emphasizing this as a response to Russian attacks and a means to pressure Moscow to end the war. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure, impacting fuel production.
New research shows more than 150,000 square kilometres of coral reefs are resilient to the effects of climate change, far more than previously thought.
The post Trump Plans to Protect Methane-Leaking Stripper Wells. This Billionaire Donor Will Benefit. appeared first on ProPublica.
[Unicef] New York -- Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- For years, the story of coral reefs has been written as dying, doomed, gone. Coral reefs have been framed as ecosystems in irreversible decline, threatened by rising ocean temperatures, bleaching events, and ecological collapse. If global temperatures rise to 1.5ºC above pre-industrial levels, up to 90% of tropical coral reefs may vanish by 2050. The result would be reef systems stripped of many of their ecological functions.
Tech is helping to identify and save new specimens and could open ‘genomic goldmine’ of fungi data The rise of AI and digitisation could be a turning point in the “race against extinction” faced by botanists trying to identify and save vital plants before they vanish, according to a major report from Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. New technology is enabling scientists to track how flowering times have shifted by weeks around the world, rapidly identify new specimens and even get crucial genetic data from 180-year-old fungus specimens, potentially opening a “genomic goldmine”. Digitisation and online access to millions of specimens that were until now only accessible in archives is also producing new insights, especially in the global south. Continue reading...
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday. The Iran war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through the transit route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea. Mitsui O.S.K., one of...
The US emergency oil stockpile has hit its lowest point since 1983, with the Trump administration drawing down reserves to mitigate economic impacts from global conflicts. Recent releases have pushed the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to less than half full, raising concerns about operational capacity and vulnerability to disruptions like hurricanes.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Does solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels? Unsubsidized utility-scale solar is now generally cheaper than building fossil fuel power plants. Costs are often compared using “levelized cost of energy,” the average lifetime cost to build and run a power plant divided by the electricity it produces. A 2025 analysis estimates the mean LCOE of utility-scale solar at about $58 per megawatt-hour without subsidies, compared to $79 for new natural gas plants and $128 for new coal. The International Energy Agency reports solar energy is the cheapest source of new electricity...
Global oil prices have seen a significant drop following signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions, spurred by a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. While this offers relief to consumers, questions linger about the speed of supply recovery. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, is expected to reopen, potentially easing inflationary pressures.
Tisco Financial Group expects the global economy to face mounting challenges in the second half of 2026, warning that stagflation risks, elevated energy prices and geopolitical tensions could create a more volatile environment for investors.
NPCIL said, "This milestone reflects the close coordination and dedicated efforts of NPCIL and Atomstroyexport, Russian Federation. The successful erection of the vessel demonstrates the steady progress being made towards the completion of Unit 5, reinforcing NPCIL's commitment towards nation’s clean energy transition," it said. The Kudankulam site comprises six units, each of 1,000 MW capacity.
As trade tensions between Beijing and Brussels continue to rise, China’s firms in the European Union have been forced to walk a delicate tightrope: expanding their presence in the lucrative market while grappling with heightened regulatory hurdles and rapid geopolitical shifts. In the first part of this three-part series, we look at a new, complex EU carbon tariff system that has business owners scratching their heads. Neil Miao has been exporting metal hardware to Europe for years. But earlier...
Shinan County shares solar power profits with island residents, turning salt-damaged farmland into pensions, child allowances and local spending.
The Strait of Hormuz closure has been responsible for global crude oil prices surging and resulting in an economic shock for the world. India, dependent on imports for almost 90% of its needs, has seen the impact.
UCS Influence, Advocacy, Lead to Colorado Battery Recycling Win 2026 Omari Spears Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:29 Read the post
Ashley Phillips, 30, disappeared on June 2 after she went hiking in Costa Rice during an intense storm, her family said.
[Daba Finance] Holocene closed its first venture fund, marking the final close of what it describes as Southern Africa's first dedicated high-growth climate tech fund.
China is building a dam system that will generate more hydroelectric power than the U.S. generates yearly. But the project comes with huge risks for people downstream.
A Forest Service move to boost cattle grazing on public lands could reduce populations of prairie dogs needed to support endangered black-footed ferrets, environmental groups contend.
As plunging oil prices signal broad market optimism following an initial deal between the United States and Iran, attention has turned to whether Chinese firms sanctioned for Iran-related business will see immediate relief, though analysts remain cautious. “New purchases of Iranian oil ostensibly wouldn’t be subject to fresh sanctions, but at the same time, I imagine we won’t see a rush to lift existing sanctions on Chinese importers of Iranian oil,” said Lynn Song, chief economist for Greater...
As record winter warming hits Antarctic research stations, a new paper discusses how the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather makes Antarctic research more important, but also more challenging. The post Extreme warm weather is changing Antarctic science appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
PATTANI - Arsonists destroyed much of the stockpile of solar panels at a solar farm operated by Gunkul Solar Power Generation Co in Yaring district of this southern border province early Monday morning.
The Trump administration plans to undo the Biden administration’s updates to decades-old bonding requirements for oil and gas drilling on public lands.
An “environmentally radical” future president could use the rarely used veto retroactively against fossil fuel projects permitted under Trump, the coalition argues.
Antarctica was long thought to be seismically calm, but new technology makes it possible to detect unexpected types of earthquakes beneath the ice.
Global markets surged as the US and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, leading to hopes of lower energy prices and easing inflation. The Strait of Hormuz reopened, causing oil prices to tumble and boosting investor appetite for riskier assets. Asian equities rallied significantly, while the US dollar weakened against major currencies.
As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with debris from the formation of the solar system.
Temperatures are predicted to soar in France from Wednesday, with forecasters saying that the heatwave could last until the end of the month.
Oil prices fell more than $4 US a barrel on news of a deal to end the fighting, as world markets responded positively to the developments. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all rose in early trading on Monday.
Heatwave conditions build over much of continent, while mild start to winter continues in parts of Australia Hot weather is expected across Europe this week as heatwave conditions build over large swathes of the continent. A mass of hot air from the Sahara has settled over the Iberian peninsula and spread into southern and western France, pushing temperatures widely into the low- and mid-30s celsius. Continue reading...
DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.
Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow’ as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude Middle East crisis: live updates Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen What do we know about the US-Iran peace deal – and what questions remain? Global oil prices have tumbled amid fresh hopes that a US-Iran peace deal may end the greatest energy supply crisis in the history of the market. The price of Brent crude dropped 4% to below $84 (£62) a barrel as the new trading week began in financial centres across Asia-Pacific, amid optimism that the strait of Hormuz could reopen shortly and bring a return of Gulf oil exports to the market. Continue reading...
The country plans to develop coal, oil and gas, cotton and other industries in Xinjiang.
Some allies of the president say the administration is sending mixed signals on EPA’s bid to dismantle greenhouse gas regulation.
"Indirect greenhouse gases," together with heat-absorbing black carbon, are responsible for about 15 percent of global warming to date, according to an analysis.
“This is a major investment to reduce the emissions associated with the ferries whilst alongside; in support of CMAL’s commitment to decarbonisation.”
The Strait of Hormuz was still largely devoid of shipping traffic in the hours following the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal, as analysts warned it remained uncertain how and when normal operations along the waterway would be restored. The only vessel moving in the strait on Monday morning was broadcasting its status as a patrol ship, according to data from vessel tracking platform MarineTraffic, as hundreds of commercial ships remained stranded in the region. A liquefied natural gas tanker...
The Carolina Hurricanes held Vegas to five total goals in Games 4 and 5 and used a suffocating defense in a 3-0 shutout Sunday night in Game 6 to win their first championship in 20 years.
Carolina Hurricanes defenders smothered the Las Vegas Golden Knights in a Game 6 shutout Sunday to clinch the franchise's second Stanley Cup.
DUBAI - A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the two sides.
Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive lobbying by the car industry and unions. The government is preparing to consult on less ambitious targets for the transition to fully battery-powered electric cars over the rest of the decade after carmakers and unions warned that they would penalise manufacturers and put jobs at risk. Continue reading...
Leadership hopeful also wants tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields used to cut energy bills Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald Trump is telling scientists and AI experts they are not welcome in the US. In a speech this coming week, the former health secretary will also say that tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills. Continue reading...
‘Coastal uplift’ exposes coral and kills marine life, as residents say shorelines extended by up to 200 metres A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as 2 metres (6.6ft), exposing coral and harming marine life, the country’s environment department has said. At least 40 people are still missing after the 7.8-magnitude quake off southern Mindanao island on Monday, according to updated tolls from the disaster agency. Continue reading...
Keir Starmer said British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Channel Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the UK for intercepting a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, describing it as an “important step”. “It was Russia’s hubris, fuelled by high oil and gas revenues, that paved the way for this war, and every decision by partners that deprives Russia of money also limits the war itself” he wrote in a post on X , in which he personally thanked the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, and “all Britons”. Continue reading...
The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate. Today’s monitoring of it may be discontinued Imagine we detect a large asteroid heading straight for Earth. We are able to intervene and prevent disaster, but instead we cut the funding needed to track it. A few million dollars, it was argued, was too expensive to have a chance to save society. While this scenario isn’t real, the metaphor is alarmingly accurate. In Europe, we spend €1bn to monitor space for asteroids, even if the actual risk of a civilisation-ending asteroid strike is close to zero . Continue reading...
A powerful earthquake that killed at least 61 people in the Philippines this week raised the seabed by as much as two metres (6.6 feet), exposing coral and harming marine life, the environment department said on Sunday. The 7.8-magnitude tremor in southern Mindanao island on Monday has also left at least 40 people missing, according to updated tolls from the disaster agency. Local residents first reported the geological phenomenon known as “coastal uplift” two days after the quake, which...
In his letter, the coal minister said the allegations could impact the financial stability of SCCL, especially in the backdrop of its current financial position due to unpaid dues exceeding Rs 51,500 crore by Telangana govt. SCCL is jointly owned by the Telangana govt and the Centre in a 51:49 equity ratio and has a workforce of nearly 40,000 employees.
CREA said India imported Russian hydrocarbons worth a total of 5.8 billion euros ($6.7 billion) and crude oil constituted 83% of the purchase. China remained biggest importer of Russian energy with purchases totalling nearly 7 billion euros ($8.1 billion), the report said.
It's no secret that electric cars depreciate a fair bit more than ICE cars. iSeeCars has singled out three EVs that have a much better depreciation curve.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine couldn't stop his military -- even as Kyiv’s special forces struck deep inside the motherland igniting massive fires at the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal Saturday.
All Sable Offshore wants to do is produce reliable domestic oil in California.
As once again we look at Viking standing idle in optimal conditions for wind power we must ask why was this ever allowed to happen?
Alaska's glaciers are melting faster as rising global temperatures extend melt seasons, with radar data showing heatwaves and ice loss reshaping climate science.
Researchers are developing AI agents capable of calculating a product’s carbon footprint in real time, potentially helping consumers make more sustainable purchasing decisions.
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs related to topics such as climate change, slavery and Indigenous and LGBTQ+ history that were removed under an executive order to purge language at national parks that allegedly cast America in a negative light.
In a recent statement, Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen expressed support for India's decision to acquire Russian oil, emphasizing that New Delhi is operating within the framework of the Western-imposed price cap. She underlined that the intention of the cap is to limit the profits of Russia rather than disrupt international trade.
NHS officials are urging the public to come forward for care as usual but are braced for a surge in demand linked to a predicted heatwave and England's first World Cup game on Wednesday.
The Carolina Hurricanes were discussing the acquisition of Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky before the 2026 NHL trade deadline. But differences over compensation prevented a move. Carolina is chasing the Stanley Cup, and Bobrovsky’s future in Florida is up in the air, so the reported talks have become one of the latest NHL trade rumours drawing attention.
Around 58 of Indonesia's Tapanuli orangutans were crushed or buried alive by landslides brought on by the climate-change-fueled Cyclone Senyar.
Oil prices fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump said the United States was nearing an agreement with Iran.
Venezuela's interim government on Friday decried a new spill allegedly originating in Trinidad and Tobago, and authorities are investigating.
Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.
The US has surged to become the world's top oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. This significant shift, driven by robust domestic production and strategic reserve releases, marks a dramatic reversal from past dependence. Disruptions in the Middle East and sanctions on Russia have reshaped global energy dynamics, granting the US new geopolitical leverage.
Researchers traced new undersea ecosystems of soft coral, sea anemones, sponges, and more to large rocks and mineral deposits ferried by icebergs from dry land to the Arctic floor.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to […]
The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. The post Companies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation -- a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of "first oil" that has survived nearly two decades of political optimism and policy delays. In 2013, Irene Muloni, then Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, was upbeat at a high-level dialogue, confidently assuring the country that oil would soon be extracted from the ground to power Uganda's growth and development.
[IPS] Bonn -- Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world's most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent's climate and health landscape - increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms.
Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows.
Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world’s most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent’s climate and health landscape – increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms. Changing temperatures and, more significantly, rainfall […]
Across the state, nuclear is getting a warm welcome in communities that typically oppose large-scale clean energy projects.
Oil prices dropped below $90 per barrel as US President Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran, signaling an end to the conflict and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows a week of heightened tensions and Iran's earlier threat to close the vital shipping lane, which had previously kept oil prices elevated.
The Energy Department is giving millions to a company partially led by a far-right activist and telecom executive to build the nation’s first coal-fired power plant since 2013.
The department said the Obama administration could have done more to police opposition to the oil pipeline.
Scientists at a climate law conference said they will continue to study how corporate pollution leads to stronger heat waves, hurricanes and other disasters.
In May, Amazon deforestation was 61.4 percent lower than in the same month in 2025, according to officials.
Imperial College scientists analysed health records before and after introduction of air pollution reduction zones Low emission and clean air zones attract controversy whenever they are proposed, but there is growing evidence that they work in improving air quality. The Bradford zone was followed by a reduction of about 25% in GP visits for heart and breathing problems and survey data shows that the central London zone was followed by a reduction in the likelihood of a person taking sick leave. Now analysis of health records has found emergency admissions to hospital reduced after the introduction of the T-charge and ultra-low emissions zone (Ulez) in central London. Continue reading...
[UN News] The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change.
This article was first published on June 13, 1966 36 feared dead in storm horror At least 36 people are feared to have died in the fierce floods following one of the worst rainstorms in Hongkong’s history. Last night (June 12, 1966) officials— still working on rescue operations — revealed that 32 people were still missing, and 33 were injured. More than 600 people were rendered homeless by the 78 landslides which occurred. Among the dead are two journalists, Mr John A. Stuart, 31, and Mr Kevin...
Brandon Bussi made 23 saves to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Vegas Golden Knights on Thursday in Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final.
Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.
The Indian Navy successfully disposed of an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker, MT Olympic Life, which was en route to Kochi. The operation involved a specialist explosive ordnance disposal team that safely extracted the warhead lodged in a fuel tank, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew.
Prehistoric squirrel droppings were analyzed and found to contain genetic material of numerous ice-age beasts, plants, microbes and fungi.
President Trump is openly threatening to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as a drastic measure to force Tehran into a deal. This marks a significant shift from his previous anti-interventionist stance, raising concerns about escalation and the potential for a costly, open-ended deployment.
PARIS (FRANCE) - Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists have said, warning that funding decisions affecting Earth observation systems in the United States and other countries threaten efforts to track global warming.
Global weather agencies have declared that El Niño has begun, and models show it is more likely than not to be a "super" El Niño. The climate pattern boosts extreme weather around the world, and could lead to record temperatures
[Nile Post] Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.98 million (approximately Shs 710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project aimed at boosting coffee production and mitigating the effects of climate change.
First ever global mapping of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi shows scale of hyphal systems that sustain plant life Our planet’s soils contain enough of the subterranean fungi that sustain plant life and help regulate the climate to stretch from the Earth to the sun almost three-quarters of a billion times, a groundbreaking new study has found. Arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are networks of tubular cells called hyphae that sustain life on Earth by forming critical partnerships with more than 70% of plants. The networks, which have been forming for about 475 million years, provide nutrients and water in exchange for the carbon produced by the plants, and help to regulate the climate by drawing carbon into soils. Continue reading...
The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes.
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The U.S. Treasury Department made revisions to seven key licenses that govern oil, natural gas, petrochemical and mining operations in Venezuela.
Studies of the Atlantic's circulation find signs of both weakening and unexpected stability in the face of global warming
Batteries are an essential part of the transition to renewable energy, and Switzerland is going all-in by building a massive underground system.
Global warming trends mean more frequent, intense heat waves. Cities around the world are working to mitigate extreme heat and adapt urban life to climate change.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government is pushing for local and international investors to channel resources into organic waste recycling initiatives as part of wider efforts to strengthen environmental protection, improve waste management systems, and advance a circular economy.
President Donald Trump threatened to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal “in the not too distant future,” after fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region.
New research reveals the chemical sequence triggered by CO₂ injection in cement paste, capturing a fleeting intermediate reaction for the first time using real-time Raman spectroscopy.
As the world enters an era of “water bankruptcy” and much of it is forced to adapt to a hotter, drier future, both cities and farms could increasingly rely on desalination — turning seawater into fresh water. There were more than 22,000 desalination plants operating globally in 2024, mostly in the Middle East and North … The post Morocco’s answer to drought is in the ocean. Could more of Africa follow its lead? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Xpeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng is doubling down on his vision to transform the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant into a “physical AI” powerhouse, taking the reins of the firm’s robotics arm just months before its humanoids are set for mass production. In an internal memo sent on Wednesday and seen by the South China Morning Post, He said he would personally serve as head of the robotics department. Characterising the move as a strategic pivot, He said the unit had reached “a turning point...
Some climate scientists are getting over four to six times the profession's average salary to help Wall Street profit off climate change.
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?
The early heatwave has increased concerns over forest fires for the summer, with several areas already placed on alert.
Oil is largely muted on Thursday despite President Donald Trump's threats to conduct new strikes against Iran and the seizure of key infrastructure.
Open access notables Emergence of Uncompensable Heat Stress During Monsoon Season in India , Chuphal et al., AGU Advances Uncompensable heat stress (UHS), characterized by the loss of homeostasis due to excessive environmental thermal loading, causes substantial heat-related health risks in India. However, the spatial and seasonal heterogeneity, as well as temporal changes of UHS in India remain poorly understood. Using observations, reanalysis data, and climate model projections, we highlight the surge of UHS during the monsoon season (July–October) as the climate warms. In the observed period (1979–2021), the frequency and area affected by UHS have increased significantly across India. The observed UHS is more prevalent in summer (March–June) and...
[New Times] Climate-resilient settlement sites covering 426.8 hectares across seven districts are set to be developed with support from the Congo-Nile Divide Restoration Project, in a move aimed at strengthening community resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable settlement planning.
[IPS] Nairobi -- A new report examining the economic impact of oil and gas production in Africa has found that fossil fuels have failed to deliver sustained or inclusive economic development, observing that the resources have contributed to economic vulnerability and inequality and have constrained growth through prohibitive commodity prices, inflation, and weak local currencies.
As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.
JAKARTA - Climate change-fuelled landslides wiped out nearly one in ten of the world's rarest great ape species on Indonesia's Sumatra island, scientists said Wednesday.
A new report examining the economic impact of oil and gas production in Africa has found that fossil fuels have failed to deliver sustained or inclusive economic development, observing that the resources have contributed to economic vulnerability and inequality and have constrained growth through prohibitive commodity prices, inflation, and weak local currencies. It reveals that […]
A top Democrat said Wednesday he wanted to see more movement on renewable energy approvals. A White House official didn’t appear willing to budge.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March has driven Asian buyers to look for alternative sources to replace disrupted Persian Gulf barrels.
He was a frequent target for environmental protesters, who alleged Exxon knew about the catastrophic effect fossil fuels were having on the planet as far back as the 1970s.
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford up to the Wash on England’s east coast, according to scientists, who say mitigation measures will be needed. Continue reading...
Climate change is pushing ticks into new habitats across southern Canada and experts say the pests could soon be bothering a majority of Canadians.
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an ultrasonic brewing method that makes espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water, cutting energy consumption by up to 75%, and 100 blind taste-testers couldn't tell it from the real thing.
An attack near Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine has caused an outage in the area. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a refinery in southern Russia. DW has more.
BlackRock believes India's equity market is unfairly penalized for its limited direct AI exposure and oil price sensitivity. Despite record foreign outflows and a challenging macro environment, the asset manager remains constructive on India's medium- to long-term prospects, citing strong demographics, infrastructure, and financial sector strength. They see potential for indirect AI-related opportunities and favor sectors like financials.
Learn how whale falls in the Diamantina Zone became a deep-sea refuge for unusual creatures while preserving clues about whales, carbon, and ocean life over millions of years.
Keir Starmer accused of 'running scared' from Scots voters over oil and gas policy after it was confirmed he will play no part in campaigning in two Westminster by-elections.
Temperatures above 15C ‘very strange’ say scientists, as snow melts and rain falls on glaciers in usually frozen region Temperatures in the Antarctic reached above 15C this month, shattering the previous winter heat record for the usually frozen region and raising concerns about the speed of climate breakdown. The new winter peak temperature was logged by the Argentinian Esperanza base on the Trinity peninsula on 6 June, amid a protracted heatwave, when the maximum daily temperature exceeded zero degrees for three consecutive weeks. Continue reading...
[New Era] A training programme launched in Walvis Bay is helping young Namibians acquire skills and knowledge for careers in Namibia's growing oil and gas industry.
The number of icebergs in the Arctic has increased sharply since the 2000s. This is due to the destabilisation of large glaciers in north-east Greenland and parts of the Russian Arctic as well as the increasing mobility of sea ice. The result: Stones rain down from the melting icebergs, forming new hard-substrate habitats for marine life on the soft seafloor. This gradually alters the existing communities in the deep sea. At the same time, the increasing presence of icebergs also poses greater risks to shipping and fisheries. These findings were reported by a research team led by the Alfred Wegener Institute and the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in the journal Nature.
Global sea surface temperatures were the second-highest on record for May. The post May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
"EPA is not the party that is negotiating and or mediating or refereeing that deal," the EPA administrator said.
Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaign Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to storms, floods and droughts worsened by the climate crisis. Continue reading...
[This Day] On the back of uncertainty in the global oil market, 10 Nigerian banks' exposure to the sector in the 2025 financial year, declined by 13.4 per cent to N12.22 trillion from N15.7 trillion reported in 2024.
Solar provides more than twice the share of electricity it did five years ago.
Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices US inflation jumped to an annual rate of 4.2% in May, the third consecutive monthly increase since the start of the Iran war and a three-year high, as Americans continue to face steep oil prices. Prices have increased sharply over the past several months, rising at an annual rate of 3.3% in March before going up to 3.8% in April. In February, before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%. Continue reading...
As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts Trump targets migrants from countries hit most by climate shocks Millions of people around the world are having their lives upended by floods, storms and heatwaves worsened by the climate crisis . Those forced to flee their home countries, however, are finding that the door to the US is more firmly shut than ever. Neither US nor international law recognizes environmental hazards, such as climate-related displacement, as a valid cause to claim asylum or gain entry through other migration pathways, despite the mounting toll of disasters caused by an overheating planet. Continue reading...
[This Day] Climate-wise, the many policies and actions recently announced and committed to by government bodies in Nigeria -- the launch of the various components of the emerging carbon market, the just-concluded Nigeria Youth Climate Change Summit organised by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), and the number of calls and admonishments from federal and sub-national governments to citizens on World Environment Day to prioritise planting trees as an effective way to mitigate the already increasingly
Scientists have reconstructed genomes of woolly mammoths, horses, steppe bison and ground squirrels that roamed the grasslands of the Canadian Arctic as far back as 700,000 years ago using DNA found in frozen squirrel poop from the Yukon.
US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executive As cities and states sue big oil for billions in damages over allegations that it covered up the dangers of its products, rightwing organizations are attempting to discredit the wave of litigation. They claim the lawyers behind it are teaming up with an environmentally focused legal education non-profit to bias federal judges against oil companies. But it is actually fossil fuel-backed organizations that are attempting to sway the judiciary in their favor, one of those law firms is countering. Evidence of this includes judicial seminars hosted by one such group featuring pro-industry speakers such as the current energy secretary, Chris Wright, in his former occupation as a fracking executive...
STATEMENT: COP31 Presidency’s Proposed Goals on Global Electrification darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:35 The COP31 Presidency today announced a proposed global goal to increase electrification from around 20% of final energy demand today to 35% by 2035. The goal was unveiled by COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum at the Bonn Climate Change Conference and is expected to form a key part of the Presidency’s agenda ahead of the summit in Antalya later this year. The following is a quote from Jessica Isaacs, Global Impact Director, WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition: “The COP31 Presidency's goal sends a strong signal that clean power must...
Warnings of a powerful El Nino weather pattern this year suggest that we may be about to face drought, flooding and extreme heat. What impacts are in store? And can we prepare for the worst of it?
A mysterious geological structure that resembles a human hand with outstretched fingers has been revealed beneath East Antarctica. The discovery shows the frozen continent still hides many geological secrets.
Hanging around dreary service stations waiting for your electric car to recharge could soon become a thing of the past, as five-minute chargers are coming to the UK.
[Daily Maverick] Air pollution claims roughly 42,000 South African lives every year -- yet more than half of our government-owned monitoring stations are completely offline. Now the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment has launched an ambitious new R625m proposal to overhaul this strategic grid, hand the reins over to the South African Weather Service and give a boost to environmental governance.
STATEMENT: Global Leaders Issue Letter Calling on COP31 to Place Ocean at Heart of Climate Action darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 LONDON (June 10, 2026) — A group of 150+ global experts and leaders shared the below open letter with incoming COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia, COP30 President and COP CEO Brazil, and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, urging that the ocean be placed at the center of global climate action at UNFCCC COP31, to be held in Türkiye this November. The letter's signatories include World Resources Institute, Dr. Marinez Scherer (COP30 Special Envoy for the Ocean), and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as well as Sylvia Earle (National Geographic Society; Mission Blue), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO...
Temperatures are expected to rise by the end of the week where we could see another heatwave developing, Simon King explains
The 700 projects include wind and solar farms, battery storage, gas and hydro plans More than half the renewable energy projects needed to meet the government’s clean power targets by 2030 are now able to plug into the electricity grid after years of delay, according to the system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) has offered more than 700 clean energy projects in Great Britain a grid connection date since the start of the year, after a two-year process to unblock a bottleneck that threatened to delay projects into the 2030s . Continue reading...
Even the UN now admits its extreme climate scenarios are wrong — but that won't stop the scandalous destruction of Manhattan's precious waterfront parks.
Even as oil prices remain 50 percent higher than before the Iran war, a chronic shortage of gas pipelines in the Permian Basin has kept regional gas prices at subzero levels.
A faster switch from fossil fuels to electricity will be a “defining” priority of the Antalya conference.
Greenpeace calculates that wealthiest contribute nearly $1tn of damage a year with ownership-based emissions Ultra-wealthy people zooming across the world on their private jets , lounging on yachts and conspicuous by their Instagrammable consumption are among the most easily identified individual culprits when it comes to the climate crisis – but new research argues that it is not just their heady lifestyles to blame , but also their bank accounts. Through their ownership of companies and private financial and physical assets, from oil producers to property developments, the super-rich are responsible for an outsized slice of the greenhouse gases that are overheating the planet. The top 1% of people by wealth, through their shareholdings and investments, control about a quarter of global...
Infection rates for deadly mosquito-borne diseases are extremely low in Canada. But experts warn climate change and evolving environmental factors — including deforestation — are rapidly expanding the geographical range of the world's deadliest animal, and the way it lives and breeds.
With less than a month before the Alberta government hopes to present a pipeline proposal to Ottawa, the B.C. government says it's being left out of the discussions.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02633-wSouthern California is rarely affected by tropical cyclones at present. Here the authors show that this could change with warming, leading to an increase in landslide risk that is expected to disproportionately affect low-income households.
Jordan Staal scored twice in a Carolina Hurricanes Game 4 win Tuesday in the Stanley Cup Final, tying the series with the Vegas Golden Knights.
Learn more about the treasure trove of evolutionary data uncovered from ancient Arctic ground squirrel droppings.
Learn how likely new Arctic deep-sea species could help researchers map fragile sponge gardens and hydrothermal vents before mining plans return.
Aviation turbine fuel prices rose by 10% as a government-backed price stabilization scheme locks in rates for airlines at Rs 115 per litre for up to three years. This voluntary scheme aims to shield carriers from global oil price volatility, with the government providing interest-free advances to oil companies if benchmark prices exceed Rs 86.32 per litre.
The Middle East conflict has caused global stockpiles of oil to plummet to their lowest level since 2003 while petroleum prices have spiked, according to a new energy data report.
A central focus of the fresh EU sanctions package is suppressing Russian energy revenues amid surging global oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
Bleaching has devastated reefs around the world, raising fears of an irreversible shift. Yet new interventions have revealed that corals can be remarkably resilient if we can give them enough help to recover
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler You have likely seen a headline like this: 62,000 people died from record-breaking heat in Europe: link It’s a striking number. It’s also not clear what it means. Is this the number of people killed by extreme heat? Or climate change’s contributions to the extreme heat? Or the number of deaths above what we would expect in a normal summer? Or something else. This matters a lot. If we want to accurately communicate the impact of climate change on human mortality, we need to be precise about what we’re actually counting. A graduate student and I just published a paper on this in GeoHealth ( link ), using heat-related mortality in Texas to demonstrate the issue. Here’s...
“Oil prices will be lower if Hormuz reopens earlier. Uncertainty remains high regarding the timing of Hormuz reopening, and oil prices will remain volatile as a result,” Fitch says.
Tropical Storm Cristina has placed Central America on high alert after forming in the Pacific Ocean, triggering heavy rainfall, evacuation warnings and leaving at least five people missing due to rough seas and flooding.
Two of the continent’s premier game reserves – Kenya’s Maasai Mara National Reserve and South Africa’s Kruger National Park – stand on the frontlines of species loss, working tirelessly to protect wildlife under the shadow of rising extinction threats. Yet they also reveal how different leadership approaches to park management can shape conservation success, advance inclusivity, and distribute economic benefit to local communities.
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he was in his home state to revive the administration's push to advance the Constitution pipeline.
[UNFCCC] Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions IEA to map out pathways and analyse benefits
The amount of planet-warming gases produced in 2024 fell by 1% compared to the previous year.
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
Officials said they set up an “industry-wide task force” meant to ensure the “stable and efficient operation” of Russia’s energy sector.
Sea ice acts as the planet’s air conditioning – one that’s melting away. The post Arctic warming alters weather patterns across the globe appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil prices are falling on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could happen in "two or three days."
Global spending on nuclear weapons hit an all-time high of nearly $119 billion in 2025, a 19% increase, fueling concerns of a new arms race. China is identified as the fastest-growing nuclear power, while major nations are modernizing arsenals and increasing deployable warheads despite declining stockpiles.
The plan to allocate 200 billion baht towards energy transition, focusing on rooftop solar systems and battery-powered vehicles, has raised concerns among economists and lawmakers over transparency and feasibility.
[UN News] The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01563H, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Jiaxin Ren, Peigong Liu, Yuji Qin, Xi Yuan, Xiang Cao, Teng Zhou, Jian Zeng Direct air capture of carbon dioxide has been limited by the energy-intensive thermal regeneration of adsorbents imposed by the low CO2 uptake capacity, high regeneration temperature and parasitic water evaporation.... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to witness the operations of one of China’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production. In this reporter’s note, she documents her observations and experiences during the trip. For her reporting, read the two-part series here. As a journalist working for a non-local, non-state media...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 6, June 2026.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02664H, Paper Ling Wang, Jinpeng Guan, Na Li, Jing Li, Zhaoyu Wang, Jin Yin, Yilin Liu, Maolin Yu, Yongbiao Mu, Zetao Chen, Yuwei Li, Jianxiong Xu, Lin Zeng Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries (AZIBs) are attractive for safe and low-cost energy storage, yet their practical deployment is hindered by the instability of both Zn anodes and iodine cathodes, particularly under... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and caught fire in the Gulf of Oman following a US military action. The US stated an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition after the vessel allegedly violated a blockade of Iran's ports and ignored directions. All Indian seafarers were safely evacuated with Omani assistance.
The administration opened up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil extraction, but only two companies bought in.
The World Ocean Assessment is a five-year work by 600 international scientists.
A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy
Nearly 200 nations must find consensus as energy tensions deepen.
Record-low snowpack and historic late-March heat were among the standout events. The post Second-warmest spring in U.S. history appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Low-cost personal cooling and emissions-free air conditioning among ideas studied with MIT’s Climate Project seed funding.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Bob Henson It might have seemed exotic when it first appeared, but the forecast “cone of uncertainty” used by the NOAA/NWS National Hurricane Center (NHC) is now a familiar part of tropical cyclone readiness in U.S. states and territories. For 2026, NHC has made a couple of key tweaks to its standard cone product. It’s also testing an expanded version of the cone – one made feasible by a new way of understanding how and where forecast errors arise. Since its debut in 2002, the cone has become what a University of Miami writer called “arguably [the center’s] most iconic graphic,” a mainstay of TV coverage and weather apps. Prior to the cone, hurricane maps simply showed a line depicting...
Climate scientists agree that intense downpours and heavy storms will probably happen more often and become more unpredictable. But can every extreme weather event be pinned on climate change? We look at what past data and future predictions say
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of the Environment, Ana Paula de Carvalho, warned on Saturday in Luanda about the main environmental challenges Angola faces, especially climate change, soil degradation, deforestation, biodiversity loss, and inadequate waste management.
Opening the UN's mid-year climate talks in Bonn, Simon Stiell urged governments to focus on implementing climate commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependence was driving economic instability and exposing countries to worsening climate impacts
Hong Kong ranks among the world’s largest data centre hubs but has a carbon footprint exceeding the global average, a United Nations think tank study has found, urging a responsible strategy to tackle the “unintended impacts” of using artificial intelligence (AI). The June report by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health also quantified not only carbon but water and land footprints of electricity arising from the use of AI. The report is a call for using AI...
An expert said climate change is a key element in the spread of a tropical species that thrives in warm weather. The post What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank Uganda is increasing its investment in renewable energy financing as it positions itself more firmly within the country's transition towards cleaner and more affordable energy solutions. The move comes as households and businesses contend with rising electricity costs and continued reliance on traditional fuels.
Oil retreated after Iran announced an end to its latest military actions against Israel on Monday.
[New Dawn] Samarkand, Uzbekistan, June 8, 2026 -- The Government of Liberia, through the Environmental Protection Agency, has welcomed key decisions from the 71st Global Environment Facility (GEF) Council meeting, describing them as a significant boost to international environmental finance and global climate action through 2030.
Next-generation Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) batteries that charge in minutes are expected to add fuel to global sales of the country’s carmakers. An EV battery that goes from a 10 per cent to a 98 per cent charge in under six-and-a-half minutes was the star of the Super Technology Day event staged in Beijing in April by the world’s biggest producer of batteries for EVs, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL). Earlier, the world’s leading EV maker, Shenzhen-based BYD, unveiled a battery...
Iata boss Willie Walsh blames fuel suppliers, governments and aircraft makers, saying new ‘realistic timeline’ now needed Air fare rises ‘inevitable’ as airlines face extra $100bn jet fuel bill The aviation industry’s landmark pledges to be net zero by 2050 will probably not now be achieved, airline leaders have admitted. The collective goal to eliminate net carbon emissions was declared by global airlines only five years ago in 2021, with similar pledges made by national aviation industry leaders and governments, including in the UK, in 2020. Continue reading...
Oil companies are seeking more assurances before pumping up investments in the country's vast fields.
The World Stroke Organization found that extreme heat, wildfire smoke and other climate impacts are linked to increased stroke risk.
[Premium Times] Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.
[The Conversation Africa] Nature-based solutions have become central to global climate strategies. From tropical forests to wetlands, restoring nature means trees and plants can capture carbon dioxide, reduce global warming and regenerate biodiversity.
[Leadership] The Lagos State government has called for an urgent adoption of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change challenges and safeguarding the future of urban populations.
Abstract Less than five years remain until 2030 deadlines for the Paris Agreement, the Sustainable Development Goals, and the Global Biodiversity Framework. Yet, the gulf between lofty commitments and actual progress grows wider each year. Field stations have tremendous, largely untapped potential to turn these targets into on-the-ground achievements. This is particularly true in the tropics, where biodiversity and carbon mitigation opportunities are highest. Strengthening tropical field stations creates powerful opportunities to partner with locals, support sustainable livelihoods at the interface of wildlands and protected areas, and integrate Indigenous and traditional knowledge with scientific inquiry to develop informed conservation strategies grounded in context-specific evidence. If...
A San Diego man said he felt lucky to be alive and recovering at home this week after surviving a grizzly bear attack at Glacier National Park on May 28.
Gary Smith, the GMB general secretary, said the Government's opposition to North Sea oil and gas was 'economic madness' and a 'disaster for many working people'.
Tired of thick, heavy smartphones? Discover the latest Android flagships ditching old lithium-ion tech for high-density, thin-profile silicon-carbon batteries.
Attack was ‘extremely vile’ and deliberate, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Russian Shahed drone has substantially damaged a building used to store spent nuclear fuel close to the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant, in what Ukraine’s president described as a deliberate and “extremely vile” attack. While the structure – the reception building of the spent fuel storage facility – was empty of containers at the time, the targeting of the sensitive site appeared to be direct messaging from Moscow amid an intensifying battle of long-range aerial strikes in which high-profile locations on both sides have been hit. Continue reading...
Algae in Great Bear Lake have changed significantly since the turn of the century due to climate change, a new study has found.
Daniel Crago, 32, detailed the May 28 incident on the crowdfunding website GoFundMe, where he is currently raising money for medical expenses.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated American energy firms are the primary beneficiaries of a Strait of Hormuz closure, warning of long-term damage to oil demand and a boost for alternatives. He also highlighted global resource shortages and questioned OPEC+'s effectiveness, noting Russia's production decline and need for investment.
Amidst Operation Epic Fury, a clandestine "shadow fleet" of aging tankers is enabling Iran and Russia to bypass sanctions and keep oil flowing. This hidden maritime network, utilizing deceptive tactics like disabled trackers and ship-to-ship transfers, allows sanctioned economies to earn billions, posing a significant challenge to global enforcement efforts and creating environmental risks.
A strengthening jet stream has brought rain to the UK but long-range summer forecasts show warmer weather could be ahead
India is launching E85 petrol, an 85% ethanol blend, at discounted prices. This move aims to boost clean fuel adoption and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans a phased rollout of E85 dispensing stations nationwide. Vehicle manufacturers are introducing E85 compatible models. This initiative is expected to benefit farmers and save foreign exchange.
So far this year, the South Coast air basin, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, has seen 39 days when the concentration of lung-irritating ozone exceeded the federal standard, according to preliminary state air quality data.
The Head of the Climate Change Information Center at Egypt’s Agricultural Research Center, Mohamed Ali Fahim, announced a severe heatwave warning expected across the country over the coming hours. Fahim explained that weather maps from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) indicates that hot to extremely hot conditions will persist across most parts of the nation. … The post Extreme heat, high humidity, and severe dust storms expected across Egypt on Saturday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The comments came at Russia's flagship economic forum as governments and energy producers continue to grapple with supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Pipeline, the series about a group of divers sucked into an oil pipe deep beneath the Caribbean and left to die, beat entries from The Times, Telegraph and BBC to take the top award.
Democrats’ radical green playbook is showing its decrepitude.
Given that control over energy reinforces superpower status, the contest of the century has morphed into an intense rivalry between China, a rising “electrostate”, and the United States, the world’s hydrocarbon hegemon safeguarding its position. China recognises that electricity drives its economy. Despite being a major producer of coal, crude oil and natural gas, China remains an importer of these hydrocarbons. However, with strategic patience, through its five-year plans, the country has been...
[New Times] Nyagatare District has been identified as Rwanda's most climate-vulnerable district, according to the National Climate Change Vulnerability Index Assessment released on June 3 by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).
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