British chancellor says she will take steps to help families with cost of living as oil prices surge Middle East crisis – live updates Britain is likely to be hit by rising inflation because of the US war with Iran, the UK chancellor has said, as she suggested that a “rapid de-escalation” would be the best protection against a jump in energy prices. Both Rachel Reeves and the prime minister, Keir Starmer, suggested the government would be prepared to intervene to protect UK households against major cost-of-living shocks as oil prices surged past $100 (£75) a barrel for the first time since 2022. Continue reading...
With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices Middle East crisis - live updates Oil prices continued to surge on Monday, triggering a stark sell-off across some of the world’s leading stock markets amid growing concern that the US-Israel war on Iran could set the stage for a global economic shock. The Middle East conflict has sparked an energy supply crisis that could risk driving up inflation and interest rates, according to economists, who believe growth is set to weaken while prices rise. Fears of stagflation – where economic activity stagnates, but inflation increases – loom large. Continue reading...
New research finds that climate-driven shifts in wildfire seasons in North America are different depending on the ecosystem.
Rules finalized under former Gov. Phil Murphy set stricter coastal construction regulations to account for climate change.
The administrator appointed industry representatives and a member of a group that disputes mainstream climate science.
Kharg Island is Iran’s main oil export terminal.
The organization says a cool and unstable airmass over the South Coast will bring freezing levels to near sea level overnight and into the morning hours.
Jessika Roswall cites Poland and Finland, which have made border areas near Russia or its allies ‘more hostile’ to cross Countries should look to rewild their land borders as a deterrence to invasion and build up other geographical defences to attack, Europe’s environment chief has said. Jessika Roswall, the EU’s commissioner for the environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy, said nature should be used to improve national security. “Investing in nature and using nature as a natural border control is necessary, and actually increases biodiversity. It’s a win-win,” she said. Continue reading...
Shares slide and government bond yields jump, as oil price jump to four-year high threatens new inflationary spike Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022 UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war – and a rise could be ahead Research show that poorer people are hit hardest by surging oil prices. As our economics editor Heather Stewart wrote yesterday: Recent research published by economists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst identified energy, along with food and agriculture as among the commodities that had “a disproportionate capacity to increase inequality when their prices rise”. Where there are benefits, these are narrowly shared. Another striking recent paper showed that after the 2022 oil price surge in the...
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) reported a 42 per cent jump in net profit last year to 72.2 billion yuan (US$10.4 billion) on strong battery sales and an expansion into new energy storage scenarios. The Chinese battery giant’s sales volume of lithium-ion batteries – a key component for electric vehicles (EVs) – reached 661 gigawatt hours (GWh), up 39 per cent from the previous year, according to a filing released on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Monday night. China’s EV industry...
A protected Hong Kong wetland on southern Lantau Island has recorded a high concentration of petroleum following an oil spill in September, with levels up to 40 times higher than those in unaffected areas, according to an environmental group’s study. Greenpeace in Hong Kong said the high concentration could threaten local ecology. It urged authorities to investigate the oil spill and include unprotected sites with high ecological value in the priority conservation projects under the Biodiversity...
How the recent surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel impacts your petrol costs, grocery bills, and household budget in the US, UK, and globally. Learn about the economic ripple effects and market reactions.
President Donald Trump had the economic wind at his back at the start of the year: falling mortgage rates, relatively low inflation and cheap oil and gas. His war with Iran threatens to undermine all of that. The Middle East conflict could inflict deep and far-reaching economic pain on Americans – particularly if the war … The post The oil price shock threatens to hurt Americans where it counts appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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The intensifying dry season and growing concerns over global oil disruption have raised food prices while limiting fuel supplies in the major Yala district of Betong
Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
Operation Epic Fury escalates as Iran installs Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader following his father's death. With oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel and attacks widening across the region, the conflict is morphing into a larger, riskier war with no clear end in sight.
A near 14% jump in oil prices due to the Iran war triggered an emergency meeting of the G7 with plans to release strategic reserves top of the agenda.
Oil prices spiked to near $120 US a barrel before falling back on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.
Environment Canada is warning residents of New Brunswick to prepare for some nasty weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
World leaders are scrambling to confront the surging cost of oil, as its fallout also threatens to revive inflation in an array of other products.
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
The prime minister is facing pressure from unions and some backbenchers to prepare a support package as oil and gas prices threaten to push up inflation Starmer said the energy cap would protect households from the impact of economic turbulence stemming from the US-Israeli war in Iran, but acknowledged that businesses – and others – would be “concerned” to carefully monitor developments. Asked if Donald Trump was risking a world war with his military actions, the prime minister said: “We do need to find a way to de-escalate the situation and that’s what a lot of our discussions are about – how do we find a way to de-escalate this situation and make sure it doesn’t escalate even further than it already has.” I think it is important just to remind ourselves that last time a conflict began...
Southeast Asia is set to see a warmer-than-usual early summer, potentially raising power demand for fuel and straining grids at a time when the Middle East conflict has tightened energy supplies in the region. Across most of maritime and mainland Southeast Asia, home to more than half a billion people, temperatures will be above average for the March-April-May period, according to the latest seasonal outlook published by the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) on Friday. The forecast...
China has included two pipelines transporting natural gas from Russia in the draft of its new five-year plan, raising market debate on whether the Power of Siberia 2 – a closely watched project viewed as symbolic of bilateral relations – could be on the fast track for construction. Along with language on two other pipelines, the draft said China would “advance preparatory work for the central route of the China-Russia natural gas pipeline” in the next five years, which some market observers...
“The carbon atom has six electrons / that move faster than bodies move / from one form to another.”
The governor’s pro-business focus has drawn steady fossil fuel support from Republicans, though his primary endorsement record wasn't perfect.
Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to change New York’s landmark climate law because of affordability concerns, reflecting a national clash between high energy prices and environmental goals.
TEHRAN - Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its new supreme leader with a barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf on Monday, as the war sent oil prices soaring.
Bahrain's state oil company declared force majeure on shipments after Iranian strikes ignited a fire at its largest oil facility. The attack, which caused material damage but no casualties, escalates regional tensions and disrupts vital energy corridors. This development follows a series of strikes on energy installations amid the widening conflict.
The White House expressed surprise and disapproval after Israel struck Iranian oil facilities, a move not anticipated by the Trump administration. Officials feared the attacks could rally Iranians, boost oil prices, and negatively impact global energy markets. While Israel stated the depots supplied the regime, Washington conveyed strong disagreement, with concerns about rising gas prices.
Whether it's cloud seeding or covering the Arctic in tiny glass beads, there’s little standing in the way of weather modification.
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with ActionAid Liberia, has convened a national stakeholders workshop aimed at translating the country's commitments from the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) into practical actions at home.
A Guardian investigation with DeSmog reveals thousands of tonnes of fish are illegally turned into fishmeal and oil off the coast of Guinea-Bissau The only ice factory on Bubaque, an island in west Africa’s Guinea-Bissau, is out of service. Local fishers, such as Pedro Luis Pereira, are forced to source ice from factories on the mainland, about 70km away – a six-hour round trip by boat. “The machines have been broken for months,” Pereira says, as he pulls in his nets on the shore of the island inside the protected Bijagós archipelago. “We’ve alerted the ministry of fisheries, but so far, no one has come to fix them.” Foreign industrial vessels anchored near the port of Bissau. Photograph: Davide Mancini Continue reading...
A spike in petrol prices at the pump is feared after the cost of a barrel of oil leapt above $100 for the first time in four years.
Middle East conflict intensifies, driving oil markets past $100 a barrel as Brent crude reached $118. Fears of energy supply disruption and blocked shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, have caused significant price surges. This volatility impacts global energy supplies and the cost of everyday goods.
European Union diplomats are set to hold a video conference with leaders in the Middle East to get their assessment of the situation in the region. Plus, oil prices soar amid escalating conflict. DW has the latest.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has demanded a transparent public audit of Nairobi's drainage and flood management systems following deadly floods that have claimed twenty-six lives and displaced 800 households across the capital.
[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has indicated its commitment to stabilising energy supply to Nigeria amid recent shocks in the international oil market.
Iran has named hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader; Donald Trump says oil price spike ‘a small price to pay’ as markets tumble Full report: Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader Tell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East? Rocket and drone attacks have targeted a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad international airport and been intercepted by defence systems, police sources are being quoted as saying. More on this soon. Continue reading...
Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
NY Times: Loss of any oil revenue would be a blow to Iran’s economy, already in crisis.
Researchers found the first statistically significant evidence that global warming is accelerating. It's been topic of intense scientific inquiry for years.
Members from the Grey-Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police say they received a report of numerous people becoming stranded Sunday afternoon.
Escalating military aggression in Middle East continues to wipe 20m barrels from market each day Global oil prices surged past $100 (£74, AU$142) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022 as escalating military aggression in the Middle East continues to wipe 20m barrels of oil from the market each day. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 16.6% to $108.10 a barrel as the new week’s trading began in the Asia Pacific markets, the first time that market prices have soared above this key psychological threshold since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.
IDF bombing of energy sites in Tehran spark fears for global economy, as Iran says it has selected supreme leader ‘Dark, like our future’: Iranians describe scenes of catastrophe after Tehran’s oil depots bombed Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has threatened to attack oil facilities in neighbouring countries after Israel struck at least five energy sites in and around Tehran, smothering the city in black smoke and escalating fears that the conflict will result in significant disruption to the world economy. “If you can tolerate oil at more than $200 per barrel, continue this game,” said a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday. Continue reading...
National Gas insists storage broadly in line with levels for time of year despite disruption for tankers carrying LNG Great Britain has only two days of natural gas stored after a decline in energy reserves, as more tankers carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) are diverted from their course to Europe towards Asia because of the Iran war. Great Britain had 6,999 gigawatt hours (GWh) of natural gas stored on Saturday, according to figures from National Gas, which owns and operates the gas national transmission system. This compares with 9,105 GWh a year earlier. Continue reading...
Megawatt fast EV charging reflects a coordinated grid strategy the UK once used. Privatisation and fragmentation now make that infrastructure far harder to build The future of electric cars arrived this week in China. The world’s biggest car seller, BYD, unveiled a new battery giving its latest electric models more than 600 miles of range. Remarkably, the Chinese motor-maker said 250 miles of range could be injected into its new batteries in just five minutes . If true, the last remaining advantages of petrol cars – long range and quick refuelling – are beginning to disappear. But such technology requires megawatt charging points. A single charger can draw as much power as a small town in Britain. BYD’s system relies on chargers delivering around 1.5 megawatts of electricity –...
Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, India is rerouting crude oil supplies to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Refiners are increasing sourcing from the US, West Africa, and Russia, while holding planned maintenance to build reserves. This diversification aims to mitigate risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring domestic fuel needs are met despite potential cost increases.
Bangladesh began fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at petrol stations and boiling over into anger. The country of 170 million people imports 95 per cent of its oil and gas needs. Following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes throughout the Gulf, the national oil company, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), restricted fuel sales for most vehicles. Authorities capped fuel purchases for several...
Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s DoJ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox By rolling back a bedrock climate legal determination, the Trump administration has undercut its attacks on a groundbreaking state climate accountability law, green groups have argued in court. Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to kill a first-of-its-kind 2024 Vermont “climate superfund” policy requiring major polluters to pay for damages caused by their past planet-heating pollution, partly on the grounds that that federal law, not state law, governs greenhouse gas emissions. But last month, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) repealed the endangerment finding, the...
US drivers are largely insulated from higher oil prices caused by Middle East turmoil – but only to a point Across the US, the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped nearly 27 cents in a week, to $3.25, and American consumers are bracing for higher prices at the gas pump as the US-Israel conflict with Iran threatens to disrupt the global oil supply. That fear has entered the White House too, where Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is reportedly hunting for ideas to lower gasoline prices and officials are getting “screamed at” to bring good news, according to Politico. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, March 1, 2026 thru Sat, March 7, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (8 articles) Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds "Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño" The Guardian, Ajit Niranjan , Feb 6, 2026. Dangerous heat for Tour de France riders only a ‘question of time’ "Rising temperatures across France since the mid-1970s are putting Tour de France competitors at 'high risk', according to new research." Carbon Brief, Giuliana Viglione, Feb 24, 2026. Wildfire Seasons Are Starting to Overlap...
India's oil imports are flowing smoothly through alternative routes, assuring citizens of uninterrupted energy supplies amid Middle East conflict. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed "full flow from all non-Hormuz routes," alleviating concerns about availability, affordability, and sustainability. Qatar has also assured immediate resumption of LNG supplies once the shipping route reopens.
[allAfrica] As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy infrastructure in the region can send crude prices sharply higher.
Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’ The self-styled “punk” beer company BrewDog sold its Highland estate for a knockdown price after abandoning its efforts to plant Scotland’s “biggest ever forest” there. BrewDog’s co-founder James Watt claimed its Lost Forest project at Kinrara in the Cairngorms national park would cover a “staggering area” and capture tens of millions of tonnes of CO2 during its lifetime. Continue reading...
Israel targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time early Sunday, with videos showing huge flames lighting up the sky, while Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The US may ease pressure on global oil markets, potentially allowing India to continue buying Russian crude to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions. Washington granted India a temporary waiver to accept Russian oil shipments, ensuring energy security as crucial shipping routes face disruptions. India assures consumers of comfortable energy supplies, with diversified imports and adequate reserves.
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.
Latest figures show the bulk price of heating oil - the main source of warmth for 'off-grid' homes in rural areas - has doubled within a week to over £1.23 per litre.
India continues to source crude oil from Russia, asserting its right to procure from any supplier based on national interest, affordability, and availability. Government sources clarified that recent US waivers were for domestic audiences, as New Delhi's energy security is not solely dependent on single maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, with a significant portion of imports unaffected.
The Iran war exploded further late Saturday as pillars of flame rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old conflict. Iranian state media confirmed the strike as video footage showed the horizon glowing against the night sky. Israel’s military confirmed new strikes that shook neighbourhoods in Tehran’s east and south but did not immediately comment on targets. It appeared to be the first...
India has clarified its energy policy is driven by affordability, availability, and sustainability, not external permissions. A government official says recent US waiver on Russian oil purchases merely eases trade, not dictates policy. Officials confirm secure fuel supplies with ample buffer stocks, highlighting India's diversified sourcing from around 40 nations, ensuring citizen interests remain paramount.
A new analysis finds that global warming has significantly accelerated since 2015, but not everyone agrees.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 5, 16 March 2026.
Global oil prices have surged dramatically this week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified, raising fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions from the Middle East. Key energy routes and facilities are disrupted. This has pushed oil and gas prices higher across global markets. Consumers and businesses are facing rising fuel costs.
Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party stated the US gave India 'permission' to buy Russian oil. This move is seen as a humiliation for India. Congress demands an explanation from the Prime Minister. The US Treasury Secretary confirmed the permission to ease global oil supplies.
Many tribes are encouraged by Trump's choice of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a member of the Cherokee nation, as the new DHS Secretary. ICE agents have been accused of racially profiling Native Americans.
NEW YORK - Crude prices surged Friday on mounting fears about oil supply disruption amid the Middle East war, while equities retreated on poor US hiring data.
Washington says new measures not aimed at easing restrictions on Moscow and only affect supplies already in transit The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Friday that his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged. The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world’s energy and transport sectors, virtually halting activity in the strait of Hormuz . Continue reading...
S. Korea's govt. and ruling party said they are preparing to introduce fuel price caps if needed as oil prices surge following tensions in Middle East
Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being "blackmailed" by the US, citing American "permission" for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party leaders claim India's strategic autonomy and sovereignty are threatened, with Rahul Gandhi asserting foreign policy should stem from India's ethos, not a "compromised individual's" actions.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 3, March 2026.
A shortage of suitable vehicle repair services in the isles has sparked a row over Tesco’s refusal to offer insurance to drivers of electric cars.
As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, oil prices are skyrocketing, with potential global economic impacts. Discover how the Strait of Hormuz tensions are affecting energy markets.
Global markets have gone haywire after Donald Trump made new demands in the Iran war.
Reports Kuwait was cutting output pushed up cost of barrel of Brent crude to highest weekly gain since Covid pandemic began The Iran conflict has driven the oil price past $90 a barrel to its highest weekly gains since the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, threatening a fresh rise in global inflation. Reports that Kuwait had begun cutting production of oil at some fields after running out of space to store it drove the cost of a barrel of Brent crude to as high as $91.89 at one point on Friday – its highest since April 2024 and up from about $72.50 just before war broke out. Continue reading...
A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year.
An analysis suggests Australia and New Zealand might endure a nuclear World War 3 due to their geography and climate, while the rest of the world faces catastrophic famine.
The rise in oil prices opens an uncertain scenario if the Middle East conflict drags on, but generates more money for the region's exporting nations.
Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street's worst week since October.
Huge miss in US jobs report suggests labor market weakening, as Middle East crisis drives oil price higher and higher Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut ‘We’re powerless … and hoping nothing hits us’: trapped on a tanker as Iran war escalates The Guardian spoke to a crew member on one of the stranded tankers in the Gulf, that typically ferries vast quantities of oil from the Middle East to ports around the world. They told us: “When [Donald] Trump said Iran had 10 days to agree to his deal or bad things would happen, I did the math and thought we might get stuck here. And we did. Our updated assumptions assume the energy price shock is relatively short-lived, but the effects on...
Researchers report they have detected a "statistically significant" increase in the pace of global warming on Earth over the last decade.
Carney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, citing where the two countries want to collaborate, from cyber policy to Arctic security and addressing climate change.
South India is experiencing an unusual surge in ultraviolet radiation, with Bengaluru hitting an 'extreme' UV Index of 13. This rise, more concerning than moderate temperatures, poses significant health risks including sunburn and skin cancer. Kerala has also issued radiation alerts, urging precautions for outdoor workers and the public to avoid prolonged sun exposure during peak hours.
Scientists are still debating the reasons why.
Around 90% of India’s crude oil is imported - and around 40-50% of India’s crude oil imports come from the Middle East, particularly after it substantially reduced purchases of Russian crude oil.
The combination of a weakening labor market and higher energy prices poses serious risks to Republicans in the coming months.
[263Chat] Agricultural research remains central to Zimbabwe's efforts to strengthen food production and address challenges such as climate change, soil infertility and crop diseases, a senior government official has said.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sale to India would “alleviate pressure caused by Iran's attempt to take global energy hostage.”
The global disaster agency reportedly drew up plans to step back from its fieldwork and focus entirely on 'influencing' on issues including the climate crisis, gender and inequality.
Fighting in the Middle East has meant higher bills for consumers and windfalls for oil and gas companies.
Indonesia could face a sharp fiscal squeeze if the US-Israel war on Iran pushes oil prices higher, analysts warn, as this risks inflating the country’s fuel subsidy bill at a time when global ratings agencies and investors are already scrutinising Jakarta’s budgetary discipline. A prolonged war could force policymakers into a difficult choice: maintain fuel subsidies and risk breaching the legal deficit ceiling – potentially unsettling investors further – or cut funding to keep the budget within...
The plan aligns with China’s aims of scaling up clean energy as it seeks to cut its dependence on imported oil and gas.
The US has granted India a 30-day waiver to continue buying Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global energy markets amid Middle East tensions. This move allows Indian refiners to secure crucial supplies, with Washington anticipating increased future energy imports from the US. The waiver addresses potential disruptions to vital shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategy has attracted capital as real estate investors look for ways to create natural hedges against spikes in fossil fuel prices, an official said.
The new policy is the latest step in a debate about what to do with the billions of gallons of wastewater after decades of deep injection have resulted in earthquakes, geyser-like well blowouts and ground swelling.
Russia attacked the Druzhba oil facility in January, causing a storage tank fire that took 10 days to extinguish and damaged equipment, power cables, transformers and a leak detection system.
The Philippines is looking at ways to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push global fuel costs higher, with the government suggesting people use their air conditioners less and shy away from non-essential travel. The Southeast Asian nation imports nearly all of its oil requirements and the war in Iran could spur inflation that already hit a 13-month high in February. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s administration this week ordered government offices to set their air conditioners to...
[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Dar es Salaam region has officially launched an action plan to tackle climate change by transforming waste into resources, generating clean energy, and creating employment opportunities for Tanzanians.
Hundreds of visitors are pouring into Whitehorse this week for the Arctic Winter Games, leaving few hotel rooms, vacation rentals and rental cars available — and forcing some families to come up with creative solutions. For Team Alaska parent Rachel Arvelo, that meant turning to a moving truck when every car rental company in town told her they were already booked solid.
US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of Beirut Tell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East? Israel said it launched a wave of strikes on Tehran early Friday, targeting “regime infrastructure” in the Iranian capital. Israeli forces launched a large-scale “wave of strikes against Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran”, a military statement said. Your military’s aggression against Lebanese sovereignty and safe citizens, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the expulsion campaign it is carrying out will not go unchallenged. Continue reading...
‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipments The US treasury issued a 30-day waiver on Thursday allowing India to buy Russian oil currently stuck at sea. “To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the treasury department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil,” treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement posted to social media. Continue reading...
A new study investigated how the biggest solar storm in more than two decades impacted the Red Planet.
Beyond oil, it’s important to note that West Asia plays an important role in supplying India with essential commodities. In 2025, India’s imports from the region of approximately $98.7 billion included critical resources such as energy, fertilisers and industrial inputs.
Start of a blockade in the Strait of Hormuz should be treated in Seoul as more than a Middle East security crisis. It is a stress test of its energy lifeline.
New research shows that mixing and matching manageable climate policy 'wedges' can add up to real solutions. The post Six trillion ways to solve climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Fireball explosions have rocked a Bahrain oil facility as Iranian drones target key energy production infrastructure.
[Premium Times] Methane remains in the atmosphere for about 12 years, much shorter than carbon dioxide (CO₂), but it is far more effective at trapping heat.
Despite the rising tensions in West Asia, India remains confident in its energy supply, undertaking daily assessments and maintaining a strong inventory. By diversifying sourcing to include Australia and Canada, India enhances its energy security. In addition, strategic reserves and ongoing dialogues with global energy organizations and the United States reinforce India's readiness against any supply disruptions.
U.S. crude oil prices surged past $80 per barrel this week as escalating military conflict involving Iran disrupted global energy supply chains.
Open access notables Abrupt Gulf Stream path changes are a precursor to a collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation , van Westen & Dijkstra, Communications Earth & Environment The Gulf Stream is part of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC). The AMOC is a tipping element and may collapse under changing forcing. However, the role of the Gulf Stream in such a tipping event is unknown. Here, we investigate the link between the AMOC and Gulf Stream using a high-resolution (0. 1°) stand-alone ocean simulation, in which the AMOC collapses under a slowly-increasing freshwater forcing. AMOC weakening gradually shifts the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras northward, followed by an abrupt northward displacement of 219 km within...
The Biden-era rule, finalized in 2024, had divided the oil and gas industry, with some major producers throwing their support behind it.
Freddie Ingleby is on a mission to restore our damaged peatlands and lock up the carbon emissions that are currently being released into the atmosphere. It’s an endeavour and a market that’s increasingly being noticed by investors . . .
In addition to sequestering carbon and enriching soil, researchers say a partly burned wood derivative — biochar — appears to have pesticide qualities.
The change of course comes amid turmoil in global energy markets as the war in the Middle East widens with no end in sight.
Government’s claim to have lowered bills in jeopardy as households face £160 rise caused by soaring oil and gas prices Ministers are discussing the possibility of intervening to protect the public against soaring household energy bills if the Middle East conflict drags on. Oil and gas prices have surged since Donald Trump started his bombing campaign against Iran, which has responded by closing off a crucial shipping route through the strait of Hormuz and by attacking regional energy infrastructure. Continue reading...
Some civilizations in inland China underwent dramatic changes and population drops 3,000 years ago. Now, researchers are using oracle bones, archaeological evidence and climate modeling to find out why.
Pacific island says the US weakened its proposal to advance a key climate ruling but vows to hold major polluters accountable The Trump administration’s attempt to sink a UN resolution demanding countries act on the climate crisis has caused cuts to the proposal but hasn’t entirely killed it, according to the tiny Pacific island country spearheading the effort. The US has demanded that Vanuatu , an archipelago in the south Pacific, drop its UN draft resolution that calls on the world to implement a landmark international court of justice (ICJ) ruling from last year that countries could face paying reparations if they fail to stem the climate crisis. Continue reading...
Wind energy is taking off all over again. This time, literally. In China, a multi-institute research and development project has created a series of large-scale floating turbine prototypes. The helium-filled aerostats, which send electricity to the ground via a tether cable, can float thousands of feet in the air and have been proposed as a … The post China was already a wind energy superpower. Now it’s testing giant airborne turbines appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Liquified natural gas from Qatar was a safe energy bet for countries across Europe and Asia. Now they face an energy crisis.
Wildfires, insect outbreaks, and storms cause large pulses of tree mortality. Climate change amplifies these forest disturbances, yet their future magnitude and extent remain uncertain. Here, we simulated future forest disturbance regimes at 100-meter ...
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Escalating Middle East conflict sees Israel strike Lebanon and intercept Iranian missiles. A US submarine sank an Iranian warship, while Iran retaliated with strikes across the region. The US Senate backed President Trump's military actions against Iran. Energy supplies are threatened as oil prices soar and global markets react.
The Arctic is emerging as a maritime crossroads where environmental risk, economic ambition and intensifying geopolitical competition converge.
The energy efficiency program for appliances — which the Trump administration once considered eliminating — has sat under EPA for decades.
Oil market turmoil from the Middle East conflict may reinforce Beijing’s push for renewables, electric vehicles and energy self-sufficiency.
Oil companies are pushing courts to halt lawsuits against them while the industry seeks relief from the nation's highest bench.
Lawmakers in more than a dozen states have proposed making fossil fuel companies pay for climate-related damage.
The arrival of loggerheads in New South Wales shows these ‘sentinels of climate change’ are being forced into unknown territory When Bulwal Bilima (BB for short) first arrived at Taronga Zoo in Sydney, Australia, she, or possibly he, was lethargic, badly constipated and dehydrated. Named “strong turtle” in the Aboriginal Dhurga language of the Yuin people on whose land it was found, the tiny 110g loggerhead hatchling, no bigger than a bar of soap, had a fight on its hands. The baby turtle was found stranded in New South Wales’s Booderee national park last April, much further south than the usual hatching grounds. After days of feeding on squid, sardines and marine vitamins, BB, whose sex cannot be determined until it is fully mature, revived. Continue reading...
The Arctic Metagaz had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of liquefied natural gas when it exploded; Ukrainian drones reported to have hit southern Russia. What we know on day 1,471 Vladimir Putin, the Russian president, has accused Ukraine of carrying out a attack on one of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers , which exploded and sank into the Mediterranean Sea off Libya . Explosions were reported on the Arctic Metagaz, which had been carrying 61,000 tonnes of LNG, on Tuesday night when the ship was about 150 miles (240km) off the coast of Libya. Ukraine has not commented on the sinking on the ship, which had been under US and EU sanctions. Russia’s transport ministry had claimed that the Arctic Metagaz had been hit by Ukrainian drones launched from the Libyan coast. Ukrainian drones damaged...
Aikido Technologies has come up with a new way to bring renewable energy to the AI industry.
South Korea's aviation industry is on alert as rising oil prices and a weakening Korean won threaten airline profitability after Iran crisis
With 20 different sports and hundreds of youth athletes competing across multiple venues, the Arctic Winter Games needs a huge number of volunteers to be successful. But efforts to secure enough volunteers have hit some bumps in the road, according to the host society, including delays securing criminal record checks and some confusion over leave for some government employees.
Latest outage darkens island facing dwindling oil reserves and increasing pressure from Washington A blackout hit the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions of people in Havana and beyond without power in the latest outage to affect an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electricity grid. The government’s Electric Union confirmed the outage on social platform X, saying it affected people from the eastern town of Pinar del Rio to the central town of Camaguey. Continue reading...
The UK should optimise North Sea oil and gas production while it transfers to renewables and nuclear developments The chancellor’s failure to reform or remove the energy profits levy (EPL) – AKA the North Sea windfall tax – in her spring forecast was a case of “political expediency and more to do with putting one byelection result before the economic needs of the country”. Who said that? Some Tory or Reform politician being opportunist as war in Iran puts the UK’s energy import dependency in the spotlight? Actually, no, it was the general secretary of the GMB union, Gary Smith, on Wednesday, demonstrating once again that views on the North Sea oil and gas do not fit neatly into a left-right divide. He has been making the principled case for an orderly transition in energy for ages...
From health spas to film storage, salt mine caverns have been put to use in surprising ways—and they’re now poised to contribute to the generation and storage of clean energy.
[Vanguard] Botswana Power Corporation, BPC, has concluded plans to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy footprint and become a net exporter of clean energy in the near term with the appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo, as Vice Chairman of its Board of Directors.
A blackout hit the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions of people in Havana and beyond without power in the latest outage to affect an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid.
Oil flows to Hungary and Slovakia via Russia’s Druzhba pipeline stopped after a Russian strike reportedly damaged the line in late January.
Most coastal risk assessments have underestimated current sea levels, meaning tens of millions of people face losing their homes to rising waters earlier than expected
Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-Pacific Sea levels around the world have been underestimated due to inaccurate modelling, with research suggesting ocean levels are far higher than previously understood. The finding could significantly affect assessments of the future impacts of global heating and the effects on coastal settlements. Continue reading...
A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker sank in the Mediterranean Sea after catching fire from what Russian officials said was an attack by Ukraine.
What Do Ambitious Climate Commitments Look Like for the World’s Top Emitters? It’s Complicated shannon.paton@… Wed, 03/04/2026 - 10:00 It’s been 10 years since 194 countries adopted the Paris Agreement on climate change. And while many have made strides forward, their collective efforts still fall far short of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F) and avoid increasingly dangerous climate impacts. In 2025, countries were on the hook to submit new national climate plans, known as “nationally determined contributions” (NDCs). The expectation was that, collectively, these new plans would help put the world on course for no more than 1.5 degrees C of warming by 2100. The Paris Agreement requires that each successive NDC reflects a country’s “highest...
How award-winning scientist Meha Jain is using satellite data to help India's farmers adapt to climate change.
Most of the nominees advanced with little or no Democratic support.
The emergency order is one of several administrtative directives aimed at propping up aging fossil fuel plants past their retirement dates.
Four years ago, Russia attacked Ukraine, and oil shot up 50 percent in a matter of weeks, north of $100 a barrel. Gasoline quickly rose from around $3.50 to five dollars a gallon. That war put three million barrels a day of Russian crude at risk. The war with Iran stopped the flow of 20 … The post When Russia invaded Ukraine, gas went to $5 a gallon. Is this time different? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[This Day] The $40 million intervention fund set up to grow the capacity of women operating in the energy sector in Nigeria, particularly oil and gas industry, has remained largely underutilised due to limited access to bankable contract opportunities for female players, the Women in Energy Network (WIEN), has said.
In ‘Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel about Our Changing Planet,’ Kate Marvel argues that feelings belong in climate science – and that hope is still alive. The post The climate scientist who refuses to stay objective appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Aker QRILL is facing criticism of its fishery management amid calls by environmentalists for curbs on Antarctic fishing of the keystone species Environmental groups have objected to the recommendation of a “blue tick” sustainability label being awarded to a Norwegian krill fishing giant, amid concerns over concentrated fishing pressure and dramatic climate-driven effects on the Antarctic’s fragile ecosystem. Norway’s Aker QRILL, the world’s largest harvester of krill, a tiny crustacean and keystone of Antarctica’s fragile ecosystem, and its sister company, Aker BioMarine, produce feed additives for aquaculture and dietary supplements for pets and humans. Continue reading...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced Wednesday morning that it has seized “full control” of the Strait of Hormuz, effectively halting traffic through the world’s most vital oil transit chokepoint. The move comes as a direct challenge to Washington’s pledge to maintain freedom of navigation in the region. Speaking to the Fars news agency, senior … The post Iran seizes full control of Strait of Hormuz and targets 10 oil tankers appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[allAfrica] Even amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, investment in clean energy continues to grow, underscoring the accelerating pace of the global energy transition. In this interview, Simon Stiell , Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , explains why climate cooperation remains essential in a fragmented world and highlights the opportunities for African countries as the continent prepares to host COP32 United Nations Climate Change Conference in
Rising oil and gas prices may hit increase of £300 a year for typical working-age households, says leading thinktank Business live – latest updates Conflict in the Middle East could trigger an energy price shock that wipes out anticipated growth in living standards in the UK worth £300 for a typical working-age household over the coming year, a leading thinktank has warned. The Resolution Foundation said a “decent” one-off increase in average living standards this year and a bumper rise for lower-income households could be reversed by rising oil and gas prices as the Iran conflict disrupts supplies . Continue reading...
Rising energy costs driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions may provide some relief to China’s years-long struggle with weak prices, but analysts warn that a spike in oil prices could spark a scenario in which stagnant economic growth collides with rising inflation, hindering the nation’s economic recovery. “Rising oil prices [could] lead to stagflation, which helps increase the inflation rate but also leads to a decline in economic growth and an increase in unemployment,” said Su Jian,...
Asian stock markets experienced a significant downturn on Wednesday. Kospi led the decline, halting trading as war fears and rising oil prices unsettled investors. Concerns over energy security overshadowed optimism in technology stocks. Wall Street also saw a weak lead, reflecting unease about the expanding conflict. High oil prices are a major worry for inflation and corporate earnings.
Energy markets are reacting to Middle East conflict. US oil companies could see higher profits as prices climb. However, new investment in oil and gas production depends on how long these tensions last. Producers benefit from price surges. The market is watching for sustained price strength before committing to new projects.
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Shares of Saudi Arabian Oil Co., widely known as Saudi Aramco, edged lower in early trading on the Tadawul exchange Tuesday, reversing some of the previous session's gains as investors positioned ahead of the company's full-year 2025 earnings report later this week.
The sudden closure of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas export facility in Qatar following an Iranian drone attack Monday sent European gas prices soaring.
Thailand’s state-backed energy giant PTT will freeze pump prices for 15 days as war in the Middle East throttles the flow of oil and gas through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, spurring panic buying and some fuel rationing across parts of the Mekong. Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar are heavily reliant on Middle Eastern oil and gas, whose flows have been strangled since the weekend when the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Tehran to strike back, hitting tankers and energy facilities...
A West Coast carbon market alliance would test the limits of state climate power.
A state lawmaker has proposed legislation to block litigation against fossil fuel producers, following similar efforts in Utah and Oklahoma.
There are concerns the nation’s new strategy will focus more on stimulating growth in green manufacturing than on accelerating efforts to minimize greenhouse gases.
"Nutritional stress does play a role. It's just that it doesn't appear to be the role that we thought it was, just driving bears en masse desperately into communities," said Douglas Clark, a professor in the University of Saskatchewan’s School of Environment and Sustainability.
Gas prices have surged to a three-year-high and oil has shot up since the Iranian military threatened to blow up any vessels trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Bengaluru and Karnataka are facing unusually harsh early summer conditions with soaring temperatures and extreme UV radiation levels. Weather experts warn of significant health risks, including sunburn, eye damage, and heat-related illnesses, especially for vulnerable groups. Precautions like protective clothing and avoiding peak sun hours are strongly advised.
Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices are expected to push up energy bills and dining costs, according to experts. Analysts said the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, and subsequent retaliation across the region, were also likely to slow the pace of US interest rate cuts and curb the rise in Hong Kong housing prices. As military operations in the Middle East entered their fourth day,...
President Trump acknowledged for the first time on Tuesday the economic toll for Americans of his assault on Iran, saying oil prices were likely to spike.
Iran has warned of retaliation against "all economic centres" in the Middle East if its "main centres" are targeted by US-Israeli attacks. The IRGC general stated the Strait of Hormuz has been closed, predicting oil prices will surge. This escalation follows joint US-Israel operations and Iranian strikes on regional economic hubs and facilities.
Beijing Expands Green Transportation, Cuts Emissions Through Digital Transit Platform wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 03/03/2026 - 17:00 WRI co-designed Beijing’s “Mobility-as-a-Service” digital platform, helping shift millions of commuters toward low-carbon travel and inspire similar apps in other cities. The Challenge As one of the largest cities in the world, Beijing faces complex traffic challenges. Roads are congested. Emissions are rising. Access to reliable and affordable transportation is hugely uneven. Meanwhile, growing private car use has reduced public transportation ridership while increasing air pollution. One potential fix is making public transit more accessible and easier to use. WRI’s Role WRI partnered with the Beijing Municipal Commission of Transport...
Russia has offered energy supply support to India amidst Middle East tensions. New Delhi, while monitoring the escalating Gulf crisis, assures sufficient crude oil and petroleum product reserves. Diversified sourcing and strategic stockpiles provide a buffer, with a 24/7 control room ensuring national energy security and protecting citizens in the region.
Thailand is moving to secure alternative fuel supplies to offset the impact from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) transport.
Flood-Prone Tamil Nadu, India Builds Climate-Resilient Villages wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:40 WRI India co-designed and piloted a Climate Resilient Village model that brought solar streetlights, recycling programs and other climate solutions to 11 districts in southern India. The Challenge In Tamil Nadu, India’s southernmost state, rural coastal communities face increasing threats from climate change. Extreme heat has become a regular occurrence. So have frequent droughts, intense cyclones, flooding and coastal erosion. Those with limited access to clean water, sanitation and steady jobs have been disproportionally impacted. WRI’s Role WRI India partnered with the Tamil Nadu government to help design, research and implement the Climate Resilient Villages...
Shanxi, China Creates Over 1,000 Jobs for Displaced Coal Workers wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:40 WRI partnered with Chinese provincial decision-makers, policy institutes, coal companies and communities to shift Shanxi’s economic focus from coal production to tourism. The project ultimately created more than 1,000 jobs for displaced coal workers. The Challenge Shanxi is China’s largest coal-producing province, accounting for roughly one-third of the country’s coal production and employing nearly one-quarter of its coal workers. Its economy is deeply dependent on coal, which contributes 73% of local tax revenue and 45% of industrial employment. As China shifts away from fossil fuels to achieve its decarbonization goals, Shanxi’s coal-dependent economy...
India possesses ample energy reserves to navigate current Middle East tensions, assured Petroleum Minister Hardeep Puri. He highlighted the nation's commitment to energy availability, affordability, and sustainability, addressing concerns over potential supply disruptions. This assurance comes as global oil routes face risks, impacting major Asian economies reliant on Middle Eastern crude.
PARIS - As in 2022 when Russia invaded Ukraine, the new war in the Middle East is exposing once again how far Europe and others lag in replacing imported fossil fuels with domestic solar and wind power, specialists say.
The lawsuit alleges the Trump administration did not follow the proper process for environmental review.
The government has confirmed there are adequate supplies of oil for local consumption but warns local prices will still rise in line with global prices, even with the use of subsidies to offset the increase.
[Premium Times] The appointment of Nigerian energy leader, Akinwole II Omoboriowo comes as Botswana seeks to address persistent electricity supply challenges, expand its renewable energy footprint and become net exporter of clean energy within a short period of time
As the Earth becomes hotter, we’re seeing more floods and droughts. Flooding can make superbugs spread faster and further. And heat helps germs adapt faster
Experts warn of similarities with 2022, when electricity prices went up by more than 40% due to the Russian invasion of Ukraine Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The US-Israel strikes on Iran risk a repeat of the 2022 energy shock that forced power bills up by more than 40%, sent Australian businesses to the wall and forced governments to spend billions on power bill subsidies. The stark warning from experts follow news that Qatar, the third-largest liquefied natural gas exporter, had stopped production after Iranian drones on Monday attacked its sprawling Ras Laffan complex. Continue reading...
Unemployment predicted to continue rising to 5.3% as chancellor says she is meeting energy firms amid soaring oil and gas prices Business live – latest updates Rachel Reeves insisted Labour has “the right economic plan” for a world that has become “yet more uncertain” as she delivered a spring forecast that downgraded growth for this year. The chancellor was addressing MPs against the backdrop of surging energy prices , as investors fret about the impact of the war in the Middle East. The cost of a barrel of Brent crude was up another 7% on Tuesday, at $83.20. Continue reading...
If we continue to treat adaptation as secondary to disaster response, we will keep rebuilding in the wake of each devastating flood and wildfire.
The Iran war could create an energy crisis as the besieged regime lashes out at neighboring countries, hoping to destroy and compromise oil and gas infrastructure and supply chains.
The geopolitical strain has pushed up global oil and gas prices. For India, which relies heavily on imports, this surge translates into a higher import bill and adds to inflationary pressures. India depends on overseas purchases for almost 90 per cent of its crude oil needs.
From Venezuela to Iran, a wave of military interventions by the United States threatens to disrupt China’s oil supplies – and could accelerate Beijing’s transition away from fossil fuels, according to analysts. “Geopolitical tensions often serve as a reminder that heavy dependence on imported fossil fuels represents a structural vulnerability,” said Shen Xinyi, a researcher at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air. The current turmoil could reinforce Beijing’s growing emphasis on...
In a world of rising global temperatures, scientists are calling on an unexpected warrior in the fight against climate change - the humble hairdresser.
Previously unreported records also offer new details about what was cut from ICE’s basic training program. Concerns about the quality of ICE agents’ training have mounted for months.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, including the UK’s spring forecast Rachel Reeves’s plans could be hit by Middle East conflict, say economists UK grocery price inflation has risen, showing that people are being hit in the pocket even before the surge in energy prices feeds through to the economy. Data provider Worldpanel by Numerator has reported that annual grocery inflation rose to 4.3% in February, after four consecutive months of falls, in a blow for households. That’s up from 4% in January. Sentiment towards BP and Shell has strengthened significantly off the back of oil price spikes. But it’s a complex picture. Neither company has production in Iran. But BP’s significant production in Iraq and Abu Dhabi risks being bottlenecked through disruption...
Oil prices jumped on Monday (March 2) as Iran and Israel stepped up their conflict in the Middle East, with attacks damaging tankers and disrupting shipments from the key producing region. - REUTERS
Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf states, targeting energy installations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including the Ras Tanura Refinery. The US Embassy in Riyadh was also attacked. These strikes, continuing into Tuesday, mark a sharp escalation in regional conflict following the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
China should accelerate development of a space-based solar power station, as the technology could one day do far more than beam clean energy to Earth, it might even help tame typhoons, according to a senior Chinese engineer. Duan Baoyan, the lead scientist behind the ambitious “Zhuri” project – which aims to hold a megawatt-class demonstration in the Earth’s orbit by 2030 – said microwave beams generated by such a station to transmit electricity back to Earth could potentially be directed to...
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz could impact global energy supply chains and drive up oil prices, which analysts believe could lead to a worldwide recession.
[New Times] Rwanda's nuclear ambitions are not being subjected to a pass-or-fail test, experts from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) have said, as the Agency begins a mission to support the country's long-term plans for nuclear power development.
President Donald Trump’s allies are urging him to take control of a small spit in the Persian Gulf that controls nearly all Iran’s oil exports.
The conflict in Iran is sending oil prices soaring — and inflaming homegrown fights over fuel policy.
South Australia saw most of the season’s wildest swings with January heatwaves followed by February floods Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast This summer ricocheted from extremely hot to intensely wet across parts of the country, according to the Bureau of Meteorology, with South Australia experiencing some of the season’s most acute swings. Nationwide, the 2025-26 season was the wettest in nearly a decade, with rainfall 32% higher than average across the country, according to the bureau’s summary , the rainiest since 2016-17. Continue reading...
Some Arctic security analysts say one thing that's not talked about enough when it comes to Canada's sovereignty in the North: intelligence.
The government said Tuesday it will push for securing oil supplies from outside the Middle East in response to the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.
Michele Bullock not ‘making a prediction’, but cites rise in oil prices due to attacks on Iran and tight labour market as factors in possible cash rate rise Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The governor of the Reserve Bank of Australia, Michele Bullock, says there is a “live” chance of a rate hike in two weeks’ time, as the central bank frets that a “prolonged” oil price spike as a result of the attacks on Iran will make it harder to bring inflation under control. Investors and economists had largely discounted the chance of a move at the upcoming board meeting on 16-17 March, believing that the RBA would wait for the next quarterly inflation report before a likely hike in May. Continue reading...
S. Korea's government and major companies moved into emergency response mode as tensions in Middle East threatened disruptions to crude oil imports
Danielle Smith says any disruption in the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil choke point at the mouth of the Persian Gulf, underscores the need for a new Alberta pipeline to the Pacific.
Commander Yvonne Gray, a former Royal Navy warfare officer, was commanding the HMNZS Manawanui when it hit the reef off Samoa on October 5 2024.
Antarctica lost an area of ice more than eight times larger than Greater London over the last 30 years, a study has revealed.
Ethiopia’s Federal Government Finances Large-Scale Nature Restoration wil.thomas@wri.org Mon, 03/02/2026 - 13:40 WRI’s science-based mapping and policy engagement led to landmark legislation that allocates up to 1% of the national budget to finance land restoration and grow billions of trees. The Challenge Ethiopia, like most countries in Eastern Africa, faces severe land degradation and deforestation. The resulting soil erosion and growing food insecurity threaten the livelihoods of millions of people. While the government has committed to ambitious targets to restore degraded landscapes, it lacked a scientific approach for determining where restoration investments would have the greatest impact. Research shows that restoration efforts need precise spatial data...
For all its intriguing design touches, it simply doesn’t compare to other electric cars in its segment in terms of the driving experience.
Oil prices jumped Monday as the widening war in Iran disrupted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting how important the passageway is to the world's oil supply.
Exclusive: Schemes worth hundreds of millions of pounds to protect biodiversity and oceans likely to be substantially reduced UK programmes to protect nature and the climate in developing countries are suffering swingeing budget cuts despite ministers’ promises, the Guardian has learned. The cuts belie the government’s claims to be fulfilling international obligations on climate finance and are veiled behind a system that experts have criticised as opaque. The cutting and partial closure of the £100m Biodiverse Landscapes Fund, intended to protect nature in vital ecosystems in poor regions overseas. Six regions were originally targeted, in Africa, South America and Asia, but this has been reduced to two. Coast – a project for Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition – and...
Democratic Gov. Abigail Spanberger is expected to sign the measure. Her Republican predecessor had stopped the state's participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
Qatar is one of the world’s largest exporters of liquefied natural gas and a suspension of output removes roughly 20% of global trade by volume from immediate supply
A new study concludes that warm ocean water was the primary driver of major West Antarctic Ice Sheet retreat since the end of the last ice age 18,000 years ago. The post Warm ocean water, not air temperature, drove massive Antarctic ice retreat after the last ice age appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Putting silicate rocks from mine waste on fields could improve crops and limit global warming, but some researchers question where all that rock is going to come from
US-Israel war with Iran hits shares in travel companies, and the pound, although oil producers and weapons makers are rallying Oil prices rise as Iran war threatens shipping through strait of Hormuz Over in New Delhi, India and Canada have agreed deals covering critical minerals and uranium supply. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced after talks between India’s prime minister Narendra Modi and Canada’s Mark Carney . “Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust, and positivity.” “This is not merely the renewal of a relationship. It is the expansion of a valued partnership with new ambition, focus, and foresight, a partnership between two confident countries charting our own course for the future.” Continue...
[Daily News] Mtwara -- The government has intensified efforts to meet its target of generating 8,000 megawatts of electricity by 2030, following steady progress in the construction of the Ntorya-Madimba natural gas pipeline in Mtwara Region.
Saudi Aramco's Ras Tanura refinery facility was struck by a drone, leading to its shutdown and exacerbating global supply concerns. This incident follows attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, nearly halting oil shipments. The drone strike is part of a wider regional escalation, with other Gulf states also targeted, shocking officials with the intensity of Iran's response
Drone strikes led to the closure of Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery as the war with Iran widened throughout the Middle East.
The four new gas and oil combustion units at a coal-fired power plant will threaten air quality for millions of people, environmental groups said.
The relative lack of snow and dry conditions means Nunavut’s Arctic Winter Games ski team has only trained outdoors a couple of times this winter. They even travelled to Quebec to get some extra training in.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Almost all coal-fired power plants in the US had the ability to comply with rules limiting their emission of dangerous pollutants such as mercury that can cause brain damage in children. Despite this, Donald Trump’s administration decided to demolish the standards anyway. […]
The escalating conflict in the Middle East – which is sending oil prices soaring and disrupting shipping traffic along the Strait of Hormuz – should not pose an immediate threat to China’s crude supply, but will add urgency to the country’s energy security drive, analysts said. Since the United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran over the weekend, commercial traffic has largely come to a standstill along the Strait of Hormuz – a waterway linking the Persian Gulf with the Indian Ocean...
The EU imports nearly all its fossil fuels, leaving it vulnerable to geopolitical conflict.
In the fight against climate change, sometimes you have to go out on a limb.
[Vanguard] Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited pulled off the biggest divestment transaction by an indigenous company in Nigeria's history last March when it completed the acquisition of Shell's share in the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC) Joint Venture (JV) and retained Operatorship of the largest upstream company in the country.
The Trump-led attack on solar eases as the right reckons with its crucial role in powering AI and keeping utility bills from spiraling.
Global oil prices are in the high $70s as traffic through Strait of Hormuz comes to a halt. Some analysts have warned they could top $100 a barrel if the stoppage is prolonged.
Oil prices rose by the most in four years amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for global crude supplies. Brent crude, the global benchmark, surged as much as 14 per cent to more than US$82 per barrel, the highest since January 2025, according to data compiled by Bloomberg. Shipowners and traders are largely avoiding the Strait of Hormuz that links the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean, which usually handles about 20 per cent of...
The move is intended to help renewable energy developers get their projects online before tax break deadlines.
The contrarian move also comes as marquee shale outfits such as Diamondback Energy and EOG Resources rein in production growth, taking a wait-and-see approach.
More than 2,000 athletes from around the circumpolar North are expected to arrive in Whitehorse in the coming days for the 2026 Arctic Winter Games, which officially kicks off on Sunday evening.
The Trump administration has said EPA’s climate authority usurps that of states. At the same time, the agency has backed away from its own power to curb greenhouse gas emissions.
The postponement comes as the Trump administration seeks to torpedo the rule that forces more than 8,000 polluters to report emissions.
The call would allow businesses to pollute for free, undermining the bloc’s long-standing Emissions Trading System.
Shares of Exxon Mobil Corp. (NYSE: XOM) climbed sharply in early trading Monday as escalating U.S.-Iran military conflict drove oil prices higher, boosting prospects for the world's largest publicly traded oil company amid fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.
[Daba Finance] Low-carbon entrepreneurs in Kenya are being invited to apply for the Climate Finance Accelerator, a UK government-funded programme aimed at preparing climate ventures for investment.
[IPS] Bulawayo, Zimbabwe -- Your morning cup of coffee could soon cost more, thanks to climate change, which is raising the heat on the production of the world's most loved beverage.
Belgium has seized a Russian oil tanker believed to be part of a shadow fleet of vessels the Kremlin uses to sell its energy products blocked by sanctions, Belgium's defense minister said.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 02 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02579-zElectric vehicles (EV) will be widely adopted in the near future, but worsening climate change will impact the performance and longevity of EV batteries. This research reveals the scale and distribution of these effects and how technological advancements could mitigate battery lifetime reductions.
LONDON: Brent crude jumped 10% to about $80 a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war.
LONDON: At least 150 tankers including crude and liquefied natural gas vessels dropped anchor in open Gulf waters beyond the Strait of Hormuz and dozens more were stationary on the other side of the chokepoint, shipping data showed on Sunday, after U.S and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the region into a new war.
A nationwide analysis found that counties closer to nuclear power plants have higher cancer mortality rates.
OPEC+ has a history of raising oil output to cushion disruptions but analysts said the group currently has little spare capacity to add to supply.
A tanker dramatically burst into flames after being hit by an Iranian strike - as shipping was halted in the Strait of Hormuz and markets were braced for a surge in global oil prices.
The Ministry of Energy said on Sunday that Thailand and has a two-month oil reserve and it will search out alternative sources to ensure energy security if the Iran war escalates to other countries in the Mideast.
There is talk of crude surpassing its record high of 2008 with potentially dire effects for consumers and businesses Fears over the global economy have been stoked by the oil price soaring past $100 a barrel as a result on the US-Israel war with Iran. Economists say the increasing likelihood of a prolonged conflict in the vital energy exporting region could have serious consequences for living standards around the world amid the threat of a renewed inflation shock. Continue reading...
The Pentagon said a Space Brigade sergeant was killed and the price of oil increased after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.
Gas prices have spiked 27 cents a gallon in the last week as the Iran war has caused the price of oil to skyrocket.
The industry brought in 78.8 million pounds of lobster last year, the lowest total since 2008.
The court wants to know whether and how Republicans' repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund impacts the grants fight.
Athletes might be the stars of the show, but the Arctic Winter Games can't escape politics. The games kicked off on Sunday with the flyover of a CF-18 fighter jet at the opening ceremony in Whitehorse. Military aircraft flying over sporting events is nothing new in much of the world, of course, but in the Canadian North, it's practically unheard of.
The move came amid soaring global oil prices as the Iran war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and infrastructure critical to the production and movement of oil and gas.
Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports roof-top solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson accessed a taxpayer-funded rebate scheme to install solar power on her Queensland home, despite calling for an end to public subsidies for renewable energy projects. Information from the Clean Energy Regulator, released under freedom of information laws, shows the One Nation leader among three conservative federal MPs to access the small-scale renewable energy scheme (SRES), despite being a strident critic of government subsidies for net zero policies. Continue reading...
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world’s leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. Macron, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven advanced economies, said that “the use of strategic reserves is an option being considered”. A possible meeting of G7 heads of state and government could take place this week, Macron told...
Against the backdrop of oil prices surging past US$100 per barrel for the first time since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has its sights set on strengthening energy security by stabilising domestic crude production and strategic backups – exemplified by coal-to-oil and gas projects – for the next few years. The nation pledges to maintain annual crude production at 200 million tonnes, ensure a steady rise in natural gas output, and bolster technical readiness for coal-derived...
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, raising questions about a potential rise to $200. Explore the factors driving this volatility and its impact on global markets.
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Monday, March 9, 2026, that Egypt and South Africa face multiple water-related challenges stemming from water scarcity, climate change, population growth and mounting pressure on limited water resources. Speaking during the opening of a joint virtual seminar with South African Minister of Water and Sanitation … The post Egypt, South Africa face several water challenges due to water scarcity appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The White House is concerned that the IDF's focus on targeting civilian infrastructure could rally the Iranian population around the Islamic regime and drive up global oil prices.
TEHRAN — The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran marked the appointment of its new supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles targeting Israel and the Gulf energy industry.
Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
Good news for Indian consumers as government sources indicate petrol and diesel prices are unlikely to rise despite Middle East tensions. The nation boasts sufficient fuel reserves and stable supply chains. Efforts are also underway to diversify crude oil imports, ensuring energy security and a strong position compared to other nations.
Rosatom helped Iran build the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was connected to the national grid in 2011.
The biggest economic risks of the war in Iran are likely to be inflationary pressures and slowing growth due to the rising price of oil.
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
President Donald Trump called surging oil costs a “very small price to pay.” Group of Seven leaders are set to convene Monday to assess the economic fallout.
A big intervention is being discussed in the oil markets, but as yet, we do not know how big the problem will be.
Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. The post A sacred Minnesota food is in decline appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Steve Reed says situation in Middle East ‘clearly very concerning’ but there is no ‘cause for undue alarm yet’ Middle East crisis – live updates There is no immediate threat to energy supplies in the UK despite rocketing oil prices, a senior minister has said, as Keir Starmer tried to reassure people about the impact of the crisis in the Middle East. The impact of US-Israeli strikes in Iran, and retaliatory attacks from Tehran elsewhere in the region, was “clearly very concerning”, Steve Reed, the communities secretary said, adding that much depended on how long hostilities continued. Continue reading...
India received some welcome news last week about its energy supply: it had been granted permission, by the United States, to take delivery of oil it had already bought. The tankers were already at sea – Russian crude, loaded and paid for, stranded in limbo by the disruptions sweeping out of the war on Iran. They needed a waiver, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday: a 30-day exemption allowing Indian refiners to receive the cargoes before American sanctions...
Oceans are rising as the climate changes, threatening coastal cities. A new study shows that much more of the world's population is vulnerable than earlier predictions had estimated.
AS technology evolves and awareness of the world’s climate emergency grows, many people are considering how they can play their part in reducing their own carbon footprint – and for some that starts with the way they heat their homes.
"What this study shows is ... how heat and drought interact, amplifying the risks we face," said a climate scientist.
Agency cuts, layoffs and policy shifts are throwing America’s role into question.
G-7 nations are considering a joint release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize surging crude prices amid the ongoing Middle East war. Finance ministers will discuss the coordinated drawdown, which would be in conjunction with the International Energy Agency. This move aims to alleviate supply disruptions impacting global consumers and industries.
Pakistan's monthly oil import bill could surge to $600 million as West Asian tensions push global oil prices past $100 a barrel. The government is preparing contingency plans, seeking IMF relief on petroleum levies, and exploring alternate fuel routes. This comes as fuel prices in Pakistan have already risen by approximately 20%, intensifying economic strain and concerns about further inflation.
President Trump said spiking short-term oil costs triggered by Operation Epic Fury is a “very small price” to pay for peace. Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday that prices would “drop rapidly” once the “destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over.” Oil prices have surged as Operation Epic Fury enters its second week –...
The next generation of geothermal energy is drawing on decades of talent and technical expertise developed in the oil and gas industries.
[Premium Times] For the first time, Nigeria has become an exporter of PV panels, shipping Lagos-made panels to countries like Ghana.
Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are finding their carefully projected image of stability has been blown away There is a tendency to think of the Gulf powers as static and unchanging. They are, after all, fortified by massive wealth and absolute monarchical rule, and secured with deep economic and military relationships with the US. The past week of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliations, have brought into focus what these countries export (oil and gas) and what they import (tax avoiders and labour). But beyond thinking about energy-supply challenges to the global economy and engaging in the cheap and popular sport of smirking at influencers in war zones, we must remember that the current conflagration will have profound consequences for the entire region...
The Indian Rupee faced significant pressure, nearing a record low due to soaring crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar, exacerbated by Middle East tensions. Foreign investor outflows and a sharp decline in domestic equities further impacted the currency. Experts warn of further weakening if oil prices remain elevated, potentially pushing the rupee to 93.00.
Bahrain's largest oil refinery, Bapco, was hit by an aggressive strike, allegedly by Iran's new hardline leadership. Thick black smoke billowed from the facility in Sitra following reports of injuries and damage. This attack occurred amid escalating regional tensions and follows an earlier Iranian drone and ballistic missile strike on the critical energy infrastructure.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the controversial relocation of residents living along Nairobi's riverbanks last year, saying the painful decision helped prevent greater loss of life during the recent floods in the capital.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi experienced exceptionally heavy rainfall over the weekend, with torrential downpours triggering devastating floods that have killed at least forty-two people and displaced more than 50,000 across the country, authorities confirmed.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave conditions.
Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falls by 4%, marking the single biggest one-day drop since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs announcement Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian shares plunged on Monday, wiping about $13obn from the value of the ASX midway through the trading session, after a sharp rise in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict sparked concerns of a breakout in global inflation. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 was down 4% in lunchtime trading to dive below the 8,500 point mark, marking the single biggest one-day drop since the announcement of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs last year . Continue reading...
SINGAPORE: The dollar took another leg higher on Monday, jumping to a three-month peak on the euro as oil surged past $100 a barrel, stocks slid and investors headed for safety as protracted war in the Middle East threatened to disrupt global energy supplies.
Crude oil has soared above US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
California Republicans are calling for Donald Trump to take control of the state's spiraling oil crisis amid concerns it impacts national security.
Gasoline prices in S. Korea are approaching 2,000 won per liter as rising global oil prices linked to tensions in Middle East push fuel costs higher
After its largest increase since the early 1980s over the last week, futures trading on crude oil on Sunday surpassed $100 per barrel.
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old US-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above US$100 a barrel. Mojtaba, a cleric with influence inside Iran’s security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been viewed as a front runner in the lead-up to Sunday’s vote by the Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics tasked with choosing Ali Khamenei’s successor. “By a...
Thick black smoke billowed from oil depots hit by Israeli strikes.
Chris Wright says price increase would last weeks, not months, and that US would not target Iran’s energy industry The US Department of Energy secretary, Chris Wright, said on Sunday that the spike in energy prices would last weeks, at the worst, not months, and that the US would not target Iran’s energy industry. His comments come amid rising anxiety that Iran’s response to the US-Israel strikes, which caused a reduction in shipping through the strait of Hormuz and production slowdowns in some oil and gas producing states in the Middle East, may cause broad economic turbulence and higher inflation. Continue reading...
India's energy security is bolstered by over 250 million barrels of oil reserves, sufficient for nearly two months. Diversified crude imports from 40 countries and a reduced reliance on the Strait of Hormuz mitigate geopolitical risks. India continues to import Russian oil, complying with G7 price caps, while domestic ethanol blending and expanded refining capacity further strengthen its energy independence.
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid region. Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf coast, putting individual systems that supply water to millions within range of Iranian missile or drone strikes. Without them, major cities could not sustain their current populations. In Kuwait, about 90 per cent of drinking water comes from desalination, along...
One year after the Trump administration threw the EPA into chaos, former employees continue to push back—and to dream of an agency reborn.
The departures of Nazem Kadri and MacKenzie Weegar has created opportunity in Calgary and embracing it on Saturday were Joel Farabee and newly acquired Ryan Strome.
Iran's Red Crescent society has warned that Tehran may soon be inundated by toxic rain that can cause chemical burns and damage lungs after Israel struck oil facilities in the capital.
Chinese automakers are planning to start testing solid-state EV batteries in 2026, with one claiming massive energy density and range improvements.
The Middle East conflict is escalating, triggering global economic concerns. Disruptions to trade, energy supplies, and food production are already evident, with potential for significant inflation and reduced growth. Asian economies and global shipping networks face particular vulnerability as tensions persist.
The conflict has hit Europe and Asia harder than the United States, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.
Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts Heather Stewart: UK must be prepared for a price shock from the Iran war An inflation shock triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran could wreck a fragile global economic recovery that had been expected to gain momentum this year. With oil and gas prices spiking, despite a pledge from Donald Trump to protect tankers making their way through the crucial strait of Hormuz shipping chokepoint, central bankers and economists have warned that a prolonged conflict could increase retail prices around the world and force them to rip up growth forecasts for this year. Continue reading...
Delhi experienced an unusually early heatwave as temperatures soared to 35.7°C, seven degrees above normal, marking the earliest March heat of this magnitude in 15 years. Clear skies and dry weather are fueling the rise, with forecasts predicting a further climb to 37°C. Nights are also warmer than usual, contributing to the discomfort.
First it was Whale Wars, now it’s krill wars. The groups that took on Japanese whaling in Antarctica now have a new industry in their sights.
The supply of oil and other essential commodities may be grabbing the headlines as the US-Iran conflict escalates, but the ripple effects are being felt far beyond energy markets – all the way to the global supply of the saffron used in footbath packs and heat patches. Chinese retail investors have been peppering listed companies with questions about how disruptions tied to the conflict could affect everything from fertiliser imports to the pharmaceutical products containing the prized...
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
Kuwait, a major OPEC member, has significantly reduced its oil and refinery output due to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Citing "ongoing aggression by the Islamic Republic of Iran," the nation began cutting production by 100,000 barrels daily, with further substantial reductions planned. These measures highlight escalating regional tensions impacting global energy supplies.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In a new report that outlines a dozen high-risk pollutants given new life thanks to weakened, delayed or rescinded regulations, the Environmental Protection Network (EPN), a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of hundreds of former Environmental Protection Agency staff, warns that […]
Amidst Middle East geopolitical tensions, India is bolstering energy security by exploring alternative sources, with Australia and Canada offering additional gas supplies. The nation's diversified import routes, with only 40% of crude passing through the Strait of Hormuz, ensure stable energy availability despite disruptions.
India’s Press Information Bureau insisted that New Delhi was not dependent on “a short-term waiver” to buy Russian oil.
The alarm comes as the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil tankers.
Whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, controls nothing less than the sole maritime gateway for most of the Persian Gulf's oil riches to the world.
The US has granted India a temporary waiver to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, aiming to stabilise global supplies amid West Asian conflict disruptions. This move, praised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, allows India to ease short-term supply pressures while maintaining its commitment to reducing sanctioned Russian oil imports.
A training course on climate change has been specially developed for people with learning disabilities
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S. Korea's consumer prices rose 2.0% in February from a year earlier, extending a six-month run of inflation at or above 2% as rising oil prices
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The US has granted India a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global prices amid Middle East supply disruptions. This short-term measure allows India to access millions of barrels of Russian crude currently at sea, easing immediate pressure on refineries worldwide.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured citizens there is no energy shortage in India despite West Asian geopolitical tensions. The country has diversified its crude oil imports, with significant supplies now coming from Russia and new LPG contracts with the US, ensuring comfortable availability of fuel.
Thailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
SINGAPORE - Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
Earlier this week World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that the weakening conditions of La Niña conditions are beginning to fade, with climate conditions transitioning toward ENSO-neutral —a phase in which neither El Niño nor La Niña is present and oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the tropical Pacific remain near average. The agency noted that this […]
Gulf energy exporters face potential export shutdowns within weeks due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, warns Qatar's energy minister. This could trigger oil prices to $150 a barrel and severely impact global economies. Qatar has already declared force majeure on LNG exports after an Iranian drone strike, with full recovery expected to take months.
Models show that as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation gets weaker, the Gulf Stream will drift northwards. There are signs that this is already happening, and a more abrupt shift could warn of more severe climate impacts
[Daily Maverick] A robust carbon tax keeps more revenue in South Africa and encourages local companies to reduce product emissions to improve competitiveness in international markets, and it aligns with international support for decarbonisation efforts here.
This conflict exposes the fragility of the global fossil fuel economy and how renewables create resilience.
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says energy prices for everyone will rise if the Iran war continues.
A dangerous storm system is set to rip across much of the US on Friday, putting millions of Americans on alert. The severe weather has tragically killed several people.
Researchers from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research used five large global temperature datasets to understand how warming has changed through the years.
Since 2014, the planet has been warming by about 0.36°C per decade, according to an analysis of five temperature datasets, raising fears that climate tipping points could be crossed earlier than expected
Meg O’Neill will be first woman to serve as CEO of 117-year-oil firm when joining from Woodside Energy in April The incoming chief executive of BP will take home at least £11.7m this year after joining the embattled oil company from a rival, more than double the pay packet earned by her predecessor. Meg O’Neill will join BP from the Australian oil company Woodside Energy in April as the company’s first external hire to its top job, and the first woman to serve as chief executive at the 117-year-old oil major. Continue reading...
Qatar is warning that the Iran war could force the shutdown of Gulf oil and gas exporters, driving oil prices to $150 a barrel.
Justin Miller, who heads the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s Alaska office, had warned he lacked the staffing to keep up with the Trump administration's massive Alaska oil push.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's foreign policy, calling the US waiver on Russian oil purchases a result of exploiting a "compromised individual." The Congress questioned this "American blackmail," while the US stated the waiver aims to stabilize global energy amid Middle East tensions, expecting India to increase US oil imports.
Work continues at pace at Rothera Research Station, Antarctica. More areas of the Discovery building, our new scientific support and operations facility, are now handed over to us as we remove some of the legacy buildings. The post 6 March 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research Station appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Asia is bracing itself for another energy shock after a disruption to Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) output sent regional gas prices to their highest level in about three years, exposing what observers say is a dangerous reliance on Middle Eastern fuel supplies. The increase follows Iran’s drone strikes on Qatar in retaliation for Israeli and US attacks in a widening conflict, alongside a blockade of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a key artery for global oil and gas trade. Spot LNG...
As the world’s largest oil and gas importer, China undoubtedly faces a significant disruption, what with the US-Israeli war on Iran and its cascading impact across the Gulf. But it could have been worse. Beijing has worked unstintingly for well over a decade to build energy self-reliance and reduce the role of fossil fuels in powering the country’s manufacturing economy. For leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual parliamentary “two sessions” meetings, which will endorse China’s 15th...
[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force in the supply of petroleum products amid current shocks in the international oil market fuelled by the ongoing United States and Israeli war against Iran.
"You've got to show it. You’ve got to trace it. And I'm not seeing that," said one federal judge Thursday in response to arguments that EPA's inaction on climate change has harmed future generations.
Estimates show that crude could reach $108 a barrel, adding a significant boost to inflation and even pushing some European economies to the brink of recession.
Allowing India refiners to buy Russian oil shows how far the White House is prepared to go to curb energy prices.
The commercial real estate strategy has attracted capital as investors look for ways to create natural hedges against spikes in fossil fuel prices.
Canada’s defence agreement with South Korea signals the two countries’ “middle-power answer” to increasing cooperation between Beijing and Moscow in the Arctic region and Washington’s pressure on its allies for defence burden sharing, analysts said. The agreement, signed on February 25 as part of a 2+2 foreign and defence ministerial meeting, followed the Security and Defence Cooperation Partnership (SDCP) established by the two countries in October. According to a joint statement issued after...
The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Health has delivered solar power equipment and motorcycles to regional health offices to strengthen cold chain systems and health service delivery across Ethiopia.
[The Conversation Africa] Zimbabwe's 2019 renewable energy policy envisions a transition to green energy in which women and men participate equally and benefit equitably.
South Korea will receive more than 6 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Cheong Wa Dae said Friday, amid concerns over energy prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
California’s war on carbon could blow back at the pump — and wipe out the state’s oil business entirely, a top Chevron executive is warning.
New research by MIT geophysicists could assist efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it underground.
Investors increasingly concerned about a prolonged war in Middle East and a breakout in global inflation. Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’ Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman , said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They’re oppressed. Continue reading...
CNRL says it's putting Jackpine mine expansion spending on hold until it gets more clarity around expected changes to federal carbon pricing and methane emissions rules.
The phenomenon isn't a new one, but scientists have only recently come up with a convincing explanation for why it happens.
Energy authorities are stepping up efforts to expand biofuel usage to reduce reliance on oil imports and safeguard against potential fuel shortages.
The administration’s rush to secure the components for the military could benefit renewable energy — someday.
As the Iran conflict jeopardizes global oil and gas supplies, Canada's energy and resource sector may be able to offset some of these impacts and see benefits to the economy.
[Premium Times] These initiatives include the provision of reliable 24-hour solar power to over 180 communities that had experienced no meaningful electricity supply for more than a decade, as well as the transition of critical public facilities to independent solar systems
[Ghanaian Times] AS the sun rises each day with its beautiful colours in the sky and its environment, it reminds mankind of the beauty and magnificence of (God's creation) the world we live in. This planet is filled with complex ecosystems, beautiful landscapes and various creatures entrusted in our care. The call to care for God's creation is not just a moral responsibility for people of faith, but a spiritual mandate which is sacredly connoted and embed 2010).
[Ghanaian Times] JOURNALISTS have been urged to sharpen their understanding of Ghana's climate commitments to enable them better report on the growing impact of climate change on water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services.
The Clean Break Fund backs projects like carbon dioxide removal and advocating for climate policies to a broad audience.
[World Bank] Nairobi -- A new World Bank Group report finds that cost-effective and smart development investments, particularly in climate-smart agriculture, resilient cities, disaster risk management, and stronger institutions, could cut projected economic losses for Somalia by half and deliver more stable, productive jobs for its people.
The Carbon Removers are the embodiment of the old adage of necessity being the mother of invention as they develop new ways to capture and store carbon
Calling the decision a "handout to the coal industry," environmental groups argue the agency is protecting polluters over air quality.
New research suggests that smoke from candles burning indoors, especially in poorly ventilated rooms, can release a cocktail of chemicals linked to cancer.
Ship-tracking data indicates that two Russian crude shipments which were originally bound for East Asia have redirected their course to India. With its energy security priorities in mind, India has sought to buy Russian crude to avoid supply shortages as Middle East tensions show no sign of abating.
Fossil fuel price surge after US-Israeli attacks on Iran prompts calls to end dependence on ‘volatile’ energy source Middle East crisis live – latest updates The UK government must double down on its clean energy drive to protect bill payers from increasingly volatile fossil fuel markets in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran, climate groups, academics and energy experts have warned. Research published on Thursday shows that the last fossil fuel energy crisis, caused by the Russian invasion of Ukraine, cost the EU and the UK $1.8tn between 2022 and 2025, driving up bills and fuelling a devastating cost of living crisis. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE government has strengthened international cooperation and increased Tanzania's contribution to regional and global initiatives on environmental protection and climate change.
Reports of attack on US registered tanker in Gulf lifts crude by 3% to $84 a barrel as gas price also starts to climb Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Stock markets have rebounded in Asia after days of heavy losses driven by the war in the Middle East, but oil and gas prices have continued to climb amid disruption to supplies. South Korea’s KOSPI, which posted its biggest ever fall on Tuesday of 12%, soared almost 10% on Thursday, while Japan’s Nikkei climbed by 1.9%. MSCI’s Asia-Pacific index excluding Japan jumped by 2.7%. Continue reading...
[Premium Times] Promoters of the proposed Green and Climate Finance Bank say they are targeting $100m in founding capital as the House of Representatives Committee on Renewable Energy pledges legislative support for policies that will strengthen sustainable finance.
Now in its 25th year, All-Energy will once again unite global experts, academics and renewables innovators in Glasgow from May 13-14 to boost net-zero targets and a sustainable future for all
Community groups are being heralded as the Caribbean’s cornerstone of resilience, but leaders warn they need stronger support to withstand climate shocks and growing geopolitical uncertainty.
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The baht could slide beyond 33 to the US dollar, with high volatility possible if the war in the Middle East is prolonged, forcing Thailand, a net oil importer, to pay a significantly higher import bill, according to Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó said he came to Moscow to ensure Hungary’s continued access to Russian fossil fuels “at an unchanged price,” despite disruptions to pipeline deliveries and soaring energy prices in the wake of the war in the Middle East.
Many countries may turn to coal as gas markets are upended in what one analyst called a "nightmare scenario for global energy security."
The Arctic is warming faster than any other region in the world, driven by the burning of oil, gas and coal.
China will set priorities for technological innovation, economic security, public well-being and carbon reduction over the next five years, vowing to lay a solid foundation for its 2035 target of doubling per capita gross domestic product from 2020 levels. The world’s second-largest economy will release 20 growth targets, including both binding and non-binding ones, in areas covering the economy, technology, healthcare and economic security, Premier Li Qiang said when outlining the broad strokes...
Oil marketing companies are absorbing recent crude oil price spikes, creating a buffer against inflation and GDP impacts. Despite a 16.8% rise in Brent crude, a full pass-through to consumers is unlikely, with OMCs expected to manage the increase through their margins. This strategy helps cushion India's economy from geopolitical shocks affecting its heavy reliance on imported oil.
'A small craft leave the vicinity' a maritime security agency said.
Russia could halt gas supplies to Europe right now amid a spike in energy prices triggered by the Iran crisis, President Vladimir Putin warned on Wednesday, linking the possible decision to the European Union wanting to ban purchases of Russian gas and liquefied natural gas. Oil and gas prices have soared following the US and Israeli attack on Iran and Tehran’s strikes on Gulf Arab neighbours. The conflict has paralysed shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and forced the shutdown of Qatar’s...
The Arctic Metagaz burst into flames before sinking after what the Russian president described as a terrorist attack Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of carrying out a terrorist attack on one of Russia’s liquefied natural gas carriers which exploded into flames and sank in the Mediterranean Sea off Libya. The Arctic Metagaz had been sanctioned by the US and EU for being part of Moscow’s “shadow fleet” of ageing tankers that carry its oil and gas around the world, skirting Western restrictions. Continue reading...
[Daily Maverick] Forty-six African penguin chicks rescued from Bird Island floods are thriving at Sanccob, receiving expert care and a chance for recovery as climate change poses ongoing threats.
The sale was the first of six Alaska offshore oil and gas auctions mandated through 2032 by U.S. President Donald Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which he signed into law last year.
Researchers found that a majority of studies on coastal sea levels underestimated how high water levels are, and hundreds of millions of people are closer to peril than previously thought.
Climate deniers expected more resistance to the fossil fuel blitz. But Democrats, billionaires and activists have gone silent This story is published in partnership with DeSmog , the climate investigations site As Donald Trump assaults the legal foundation of America’s ability to regulate global warming emissions, climate deniers have been privately celebrating what they claim is the “silent” acquiescence of billionaires, Democrats, climate activists and even reporters to the president’s aggressive pro-fossil-fuel agenda. “In my 26 years of being focused on climate, I’ve never seen anything like this. Trump is gutting everything they ever stood for,” Marc Morano , a long-time climate denier, said in January at the World Prosperity Forum, a five-day event in Zurich, Switzerland, billed...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters In brief The strongest hurricanes are likely to grow stronger as a result of climate change. So far, there has been no significant increase or decrease in the number of major hurricanes making landfall in the United States. However, it’s likely that there has been an increase in the number of major hurricanes in the Atlantic as a whole since 1946. Also, the intensity of landfalling continental U.S. hurricanes has increased, so even if the total number of landfalls has not increased, their potential to do damage has. When major hurricanes do hit, they will do more damage than they did in the past: They will be stronger, wetter, and bring higher storm tides because of sea...
The agency said the Biden administration’s approach to helping communities with water challenges was inefficient and included emphasis on climate change.
Sea levels could be up to 4.9 feet (1.5 metres) higher than scientists previously thought, a new study has warned, putting millions more people at risk from rising oceans.
An analysis of coastal impact assessments revealed that the majority are not based on direct sea-level and land-elevation measurements—that's troubling.
VIDEO: A wind-fueled grass fire burned Monday afternoon in Unalaska’s Pyramid Valley tundra area, as crews worked to contain flames spreading across rugged terrain. The post Wind-fueled grass fire fully contained on Unalaska hillside, cause under investigation appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
[Nile Post] Government has warned of possible floods, landslides, disease outbreaks and infrastructure damage during the March-May rainy season, following a seasonal outlook indicating near-average to above-average rainfall in several regions.
[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has assured Malawians that fuel supplies remain stable despite escalating conflict in the Middle East that has unsettled global energy markets.
Petronet LNG shares plummeted nearly 12% after reports of Qatar declaring force majeure on natural gas supplies due to an Iranian drone strike. This production halt has led to significant supply cuts for Indian industries, impacting sectors reliant on gas imports. The disruption also affected other gas distributors and is driving up global energy prices.
The changes reduce recently implemented bonding requirements for offshore oil and gas companies.
The Ministry of Energy has announced it will spend the state Oil Fuel Fund to maintain diesel and petrol prices for 15 days amid rising global oil prices due to the Middle East war.
Residents around B.C. reported hearing a loud boom and seeing a bright flash of light in the sky Tuesday evening. Experts say it was it was a meteor entering earth's atmosphere.
Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura refinery was struck by an unidentified projectile on Wednesday, marking the second assault on the critical oil installation in just 48 hours, Reuters reported, citing two informed sources. The sources confirmed that the strike targeted key oil infrastructure at the site. Details regarding the extent of the damage or potential casualties … The post Second attack in 48 hours hits Saudi Aramco’s Ras Tanura, world’s largest oil export hub appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Venezuela state oil company Petróleos de Venezuela S.A. announced signing new contracts to supply crude oil and refined products for the U.S. market.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has delivered emergency water supplies to drought-affected communities in central Galmudug state, as humanitarian conditions worsen amid severe water shortages and climate pressures.
Piles of waste have been strewn across a field sitting between the Brooks Green Gypsy and Traveller site and Norwich South recycling centre outside Norwich.
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- Deputy Managing Director for Administration at the Forestry Development Authority (FDA), Victor W. Kpaiseh, has raised alarm over the widespread destruction of Liberia's forests, warning that illegal land occupation and deforestation pose serious threats to national development, public health, and cultural heritage.
Rupee hit a record low of 92.15 against the US dollar, plummeting 66 paise amid escalating Middle East tensions and rising oil prices. Analysts predict continued currency strain as the conflict fuels inflation fears and impacts energy-importing economies like India.
WASHINGTON: The U.S. Navy could begin escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if necessary, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, adding he had ordered the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation to provide political risk insurance and financial guarantees for maritime trade in the Gulf.
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[Daily News] Zanzbar -- The Tanzanian government has strengthened international cooperation and made significant contributions to regional and global matters concerning the environment and climate change, the Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Masauni, said today, March 3, 2026.
Three courts will soon consider legal battles over EPA’s duty to reduce planet-warming emissions, executive orders designed to boost fossil fuels and an Alaska gas export project championed by the president.
Tightening the state's cap-and-trade program to cut carbon emissions could hike pump prices by 15 cents per gallon, a fuels alliance says.
The proposal explored the possibility of a third-party study on the shareholder benefits of suing entities responsible for climate change.
With much of the world’s oil supplies out of action, Russia could step in to meet demand in China and India A prolonged energy crisis triggered by the widening war in the Middle East could offer an economic lifeline to Russia’s war machine at a moment when it was beginning to show signs of strain. The sharp weakening and possible collapse of the regime in Iran would deprive the Kremlin of one of its closest regional partners. But that setback could be outweighed by an economic windfall if disruption pushes buyers toward Russian energy, alongside a possible slowdown in western arms supplies to Ukraine. Continue reading...
Mission staff with teams competing in the Arctic Winter Games in Whitehorse this month say the teams are readying uniforms, arranging travel and preparing athletes for events while eagerly anticipating the competition, the camaraderie and the cultural exchange.
The founder of failed oil trading firm Hin Leong Trading, 84-year-old Lim Oon Kuin, had his jail term cut by four years after a partially successful appeal against his conviction and sentence in a criminal case. Singapore’s High Court on Wednesday rejected his appeal against conviction but allowed his appeal against his sentence of 17½ years. Justice Hoo Sheau Peng said this sentence, when considering his age and the fact he was unlikely to reoffend, was crushing, even with remission. She...
The conflict in the Middle East has rattled financial markets and global energy prices have soared.
New York Times: Any event that extends the war or threatens energy sources has impacts.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 04 March 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02576-2Despite strong evidence that Indigenous stewardship sustains biodiversity and carbon stocks, carbon markets typically reward recovery from degradation rather than protection, often excluding Indigenous-managed lands. Rethinking additionality could align climate mitigation with care, equity and long-term ecosystem stewardship.
Oil prices could mean higher prices for Canadians at the gas pump, but experts say that increase could help provincial budgets.
Trump acknowledged that the public would feel some economic pain as fighting continues to threaten areas that are critical to the world's oil and natural gas production.
At least four tankers have been struck by drones and maritime traffic has dropped by 80%, reports say Iran has in effect closed the strait of Hormuz to oil and gas exports for the past four days with a mixture of drone strikes and fear that has halted commercial maritime traffic despite intense US attacks on Iran’s navy. At least four tankers have been struck and Lloyd’s List Intelligence reported that seaborne traffic had dropped by 80% on Sunday, with little sign of a return as key maritime insurers cancelled cover the next day. Continue reading...
Iran effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping route, threatening to attack any ship trying to pass through. Andrew Chang explains why the country is able to have such an impact, and to what extent the ripple effects may be felt. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
US Cities and Towns Take Innovative Approach to Renewable Energy wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:41 The WRI U.S. Polsky Energy Center supported cities, counties and local institutions in two U.S. states in purchasing clean energy. In Massachusetts, a consortium of 11 local institutions spurred development of 408 megawatt (MW) of new renewables, while in Pennsylvania, a new 22 MW solar array will be installed to power nearby cities and towns. The Challenge Local governments across the United States are setting and making progress toward clean energy goals. Yet many — especially smaller cities and towns — face challenges in accessing renewable electricity for their operations. Constrained budgets, staffing and expertise are one barrier; restrictive state policies...
China’s Supply Chain Businesses Secure Groundbreaking Renewable Power Deal wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:40 WRI China convened supply chain businesses of global brands such as Apple, Decathlon and Lenovo to purchase affordable clean energy at unprecedented scale. The Challenge Decarbonizing China’s industrial supply chains remains difficult because so many businesses — particularly those in textiles, electronics and food — rely heavily on coal-fired power. Small and medium suppliers dominate these sectors and struggle to access affordable renewable energy. In manufacturing-heavy provinces such as Jiangsu and Guangdong, a minimal renewable energy supply has made prices too expensive. Meanwhile, large multinational companies have also increased pressure...
Indonesian Communities Protect Millions of Hectares of Rainforest wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 03/03/2026 - 13:40 With WRI support, 22 local agencies used data-based monitoring tools to protect 2.2 million hectares of rainforest in Aceh, Riau and North Kalimantan provinces. The Challenge Aceh, Riau and North Kalimantan provinces hold some of Indonesia’s most vital rainforests. Yet they remain hotspots for deforestation driven by illegal logging and clearing for palm oil and other agricultural commodities. Historically, forest monitoring in these regions has been fragmented and ineffective. Government agencies, local communities and civil society organizations operate in silos and rely on infrequent foot patrols that can be slow in preventing illegal clearing. Frontline...
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,100 points in early trading on March 3, 2026, as the deepening U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran triggered a sharp global risk-off move, sending oil prices soaring and reigniting inflation fears across Wall Street.
Environment and public lands agencies lost about 20 percent of their workers, the nonpartisan Partnership for Public Service found.
Explore the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and how escalating tensions could impact global oil markets and prices.
Learn more about the ozone hole, how it was created, how it was healed, and what message it offers about climate change.
A worldwide sell-off for stocks is slamming onto Wall Street on Tuesday, and oil prices are leaping even higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more sustained damage to the global economy than feared. The S&P 500 dropped by 1.8 per cent in early trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down 907 points, or 1.9 per cent, as of 9.35am Eastern time, and the Nasdaq composite was 2.1 per cent lower. It was just a day ago that US stocks opened with sharp losses, only...
[Liberian Investigator] Government officials, UNDP representatives and stakeholders meet in Kakata to validate biodiversity finance reports aimed at guiding environmental policy reforms.
National park employees last year flagged everything from exhibits about slavery to a panel describing President Franklin Roosevelt’s use of a wheelchair.
A person taking part in a military training exercise in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut, has been injured after an apparent parachuting mishap and a "hard landing" on the sea ice.
Over the past year, satellite engineers at Redwire Space in Belgium have been hard at work assembling European Space Agency’s ozone-monitoring satellite, ALTIUS. The team has now passed a major milestone: testing the deployment of the satellite’s two solar panels, a critical step in preparing it for life in orbit.
This story was originally published by Grist and made possible through its partnership with the Salt Lake Tribune, a nonprofit newsroom in Utah. It is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Relations between states are becoming so strained over their different approaches to fossil fuels and renewables, some politicians are calling for a “divorce.” Utah Republicans celebrated last week […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07782F, Paper Chaozhu Huang, Guobin Zhang, Haichuan Guo, Lin Yang, Yitian Feng, Quanyan Man, Qing Zhang, Chi Li, Peng Du, Wanwisa Limphirat, Yongbiao Mu, Lin Zeng Local structural disorder induced by Zr/Hf and O 2− co-doping in Li 3 AlCl 6 yields amorphous Al-based electrolytes with greatly accelerated Li + migration and stable cell interfaces, supporting low-cost and long-life all-solid-state lithium batteries. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The aftermath of Hurricane Maria showed that people with disabilities can get left behind during an emergency. The post Why inclusive disaster planning can be lifesaving appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Liberian Observer] Twenty-four years ago, Dr. Annika Hillers set out as a researcher in West Africa while pursuing her PhD in biology at the Institute for Biodiversity and Ecosystem Dynamics, University of Amsterdam. She stayed and worked in the Taï National Park in the Ivory Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage site, before moving to Sierra Leone, where she lived for seven years working in conservation and biodiversity. She had previously worked in Senegal and Benin.
Even if market researcher Joey Lau were a millionaire and could devote all her time to her family, she still would not want children. The 34-year-old Singaporean said the risks facing young people today – from social media-driven mental health pressures to climate change – were too high to justify bringing a child into the world. “I feel like the only reason that I would want to have a child is because it’s cute, it would give shape to my life and my parents would be very happy because they want...
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator Dave Borlace . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description Why does the global energy transition look so slow in the headline statistics — even as solar, wind, EVs and heat pumps surge ahead? New analysis from EMBER argues the problem isn’t the transition — it’s the way we’ve been counting it. By shifting the focus from “primary energy” to “useful energy” the paper reveals how electrification dramatically reduces wasted energy and why renewables are far more competitive than traditional charts suggest. Support Dave Borlace and his "Just have a Think" channel on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/justhaveathink
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Water and Environment has officially launched the 9th Water and Environment Week in Moroto, placing Karamoja at the center of national discussions on water access, sanitation and environmental sustainability.
The ice along Antarctica’s ‘grounding lines’ has been largely stable over the past 30 years – but ice has retreated by more than 40 km in some areas, a new study based on satellite data finds.
Since Iran came under US and Israeli attack on Saturday, its retaliatory missile and drone barrages have struck Saudi oil refineries, the world’s largest LNG plant in Qatar and the United Arab Emirates’ trade and transit infrastructure. Now the Gulf is signalling it has had enough of just absorbing the hits. None of the six Arab monarchies of the Gulf Cooperation Council wanted this war, analysts say. They had spent months trying to mediate a way out of the confrontation, warning of precisely...
The price of crude oil rose to $80 a barrel and the price of natural gas jumped 30% after Iran effectively sealed off the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
It comes after prices surged on Monday and as the US is set to announce plans to deal with the rising cost of energy.
A new study found that a combination of intensive agriculture and global warming are critical factors in the acceleration of bird population decline.
“With California having energy goals such as having 90% clean electricity by 2035, and 100% clean energy by 2045, nuclear energy is a source that must be considered,” Democratic state Assemblymember Lisa Calderon said.
Europe woke to a fresh surge in energy prices on Monday as the escalating war in the Middle East disrupted oil shipments and natural gas production in one of the world’s most critical energy-producing regions. The continent’s benchmark natural gas price, the Dutch TTF, rose by more than 40 per cent at one point amid mounting reports of supply disruptions following American and Israeli attacks on Iran and Iranian retaliation against regional targets. Qatar’s state-owned QatarEnergy said it had...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Planning and Development has announced that the triple planetary crisis, comprising climate change, biodiversity loss, and pollution, is severely threatening food security across Eastern Africa.
Learn how 30 years of satellite radar data mapped Antarctica’s grounding lines and revealed more than 10 Los Angeles–sized areas of grounded ice loss in vulnerable regions.
Canadian consumers are set to pay higher prices for gasoline at pumps across the country as the Iran conflict sends global oil markets into a frenzy.
Oil has jumped nearly 8%, with diesel prices surging about 17% worldwide.
India is closely monitoring its crude oil and fuel supply amid escalating Middle East tensions. The government assures domestic availability and affordability of petroleum products. Disruptions in Qatar's LNG production and Saudi Arabia's oil refinery have already impacted global markets, with European gas prices surging.
A near-halt to shipping in strait of Hormuz and attacks on Middle East refineries are threatening supplies and stoking inflation Nils Pratley: A gas shock – not an oil shock – looks more threatening US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Iran has responded to US and Israeli attacks by launching a series of counterstrikes against states across the Middle East, with serious consequences for the oil and gas industry and the global economy. Tehran has attacked oil facilities in neighbouring countries, while shipping traffic through the strait of Hormuz – the crucial bottleneck at the mouth of the Gulf – has all but ground to a halt. Continue reading...
Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed and vessels rerouted, sending some freight costs surging Leading maritime insurers have cancelled war risk cover for vessels operating in the Gulf as the escalating Iran conflict disrupted shipping and sent some freight costs surging. At least 150 vessels including oil and liquefied natural gas tankers have dropped anchor in the strait of Hormuz and surrounding waters, and at least three tankers were damaged and one seafarer killed over the weekend. Continue reading...
An Indian national has died after an oil tanker, the MKD VYOM, was attacked by an unmanned boat off the coast of Oman. The strike caused a fire and explosion in the vessel's engine room. This incident occurs amid heightened tensions and ongoing retaliation campaigns in the Gulf region.
Ongoing US-Israel conflict with Iran is impacting India's economy, particularly through rising crude oil prices and potential trade disruptions. Policymakers are monitoring the situation, with immediate effects seen in energy costs and stock market declines. Broader consequences include inflation, current account deficit widening, and supply chain interruptions.
Some forecasts suggest oil could top $100 a barrel.
The conflict in the Middle East is driving oil prices up in a midterm year when Americans are already focused on high energy bills.
Escalating Middle East tensions are significantly impacting India's oil imports, with crude prices surging due to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz. This could lead to higher inflation and increased costs for everyday products. Experts warn of potential price hikes and widening deficits, urging investors to prepare for a volatile market.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink I was reminded of Arthur C. Clark’s famous third law the other day, that “any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” I’d recently gotten Claude Code set up on my computer, and was using it to help write the code for some reduced-complexity climate model runs. Suddenly projects that would have taken hours or even days were running in minutes. It was not perfect – I needed to carefully help it create project plans, develop tests, and review the results – but it represented a remarkable step up from the capabilities I was familiar with in past web-based LLM interfaces. I’m something of an unusual climate scientist as, rather than working...
How Can We Unlock Climate Progress in Difficult Times? Leading Experts Weigh In margaret.overh… Mon, 03/02/2026 - 10:00 One thing is clear when it comes to halting climate change: More of the same won’t be enough. We’ve seen real, rapid progress in areas like renewables and electric transport — changes that were unimaginable a decade ago. But the curve isn’t bending. Emissions are still climbing, temperatures are warming, and fossil fuel use continues to expand. Every major indicator of global climate progress remains off track to meet 2030 targets. Meanwhile, the context for climate action has shifted. Rising geopolitical tensions, a changing world order and a tightening of public finance are shrinking climate agendas and constraining international climate diplomacy...
The warming El Niño weather phenomenon could form later this year, potentially pushing global temperatures to record heights. There is a 50-60 per cent chance of El Niño developing during the July-September period and beyond, according to the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). The World Meteorological Organization will issue an update on El Niño on Tuesday. Here’s what you need to know about El Niño and its cooler sister, La Niña. Why the name? El Niño and La Niña are two...
Ken Henry leads push for federal government to do more to protect animals as biodiversity declines Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor is being pushed to introduce tough new national rules for protecting threatened species exposed to disasters including bushfires and floods, with the former Treasury boss Ken Henry among advocates warning that risks to wildlife could reach a point of no return. Months after a major rewrite of environment laws passed parliament, a consortium of animal protection and campaign groups want the Albanese government to standardise rescue, treatment and rehabilitation processes and help fund organisations working to protect species including endangered koalas in the May federal budget. Continue reading...
Global oil markets are preparing for potential supply disruptions after US airstrikes on Iran over the weekend revived concerns that shipments through the Strait of Hormuz could be affected.
Asian countries are heavily reliant on imported oil and gas and could suffer serious economic fallout after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran, Morgan Stanley said. The manufacturing-intensive, export-reliant region was “more sensitive” to oil price volatility than Europe or the US, the New York-based investment bank said in a research note on Sunday. Asia’s oil and gas trade deficit stood at 2.1 per cent of gross domestic product, it calculated. Every sustained US$10...
Effects of extended conflict between US and Iran could also lead to higher interest rates and hit economic growth Business live – latest updates US-Israel war on Iran – live updates The impact of the deadly and unpredictable conflict in the Middle East on the global economy will be felt most immediately, and keenly, through the rising cost of oil. Prices jumped on Monday, as markets had their first opportunity to digest the weekend’s tit-for-tat attacks. A barrel of Brent crude oil was trading at about $79 (£59) by lunchtime in London, up about $6 or 8.5% on the day. Continue reading...
A proposal to revive parts of the cancelled Keystone XL pipeline could increase Canada's crude exports to the U.S. by more than 12 per cent, if it gets a green light from U.S. President Donald Trump and additional links to U.S. refining hubs are built.
Fungus-farming ants have evolved a remarkable solution to the danger of excess carbon dioxide inside their nests – which could inspire ways for humans to capture CO2
The state’s largest climate resilience program is proving itself immune to the governor’s purge. The post A massive climate resilience program is escaping Florida’s DOGE purge appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Targets, such as opening dates for transit lines and GHG emissions, have been removed from scrutiny, while a housing tracker set up a few years ago displays data from 2024.
India and Canada on Monday reached a string of agreements, including on critical mineral cooperation and a “landmark” uranium supply deal for nuclear power, the countries’ leaders said in New Delhi. The pacts, which also covered technology and promoting the use of renewable energy, were announced after Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Canadian counterpart Mark Carney hailed a fresh start in the relationship between their nations. “Our ties have seen a new energy, mutual trust and...
Ukraine’s General Staff has previously said the Sheskharis oil terminal supports Russian forces fighting in Ukraine.
As climate change intensifies wildfires and other extreme weather events, demand for native seeds is surging.
As climate change remakes the mountains, the fight to save the hellbender is becoming a fight for home.
India is bracing for an above-normal number of heatwave days between March and May, with several states expected to experience prolonged high temperatures. While March may see moderate temperatures in many regions, the IMD warns of significant risks to public health and essential services as summer intensifies.
While several large natural gas plants opened in the U.S. last year, their capacity was eclipsed by a wave of smaller renewable facilities that came online.
China’s rapid push into artificial intelligence and its simultaneous energy transition are central to overtaking the United States in technological supremacy, according to a former finance vice-minister. Competition in the field of AI has shifted from purely a technological sprint to a broader contest over application scenarios and regulatory frameworks, led by the world’s two largest economies, Zhu Guangyao explained. “China’s leading position in energy transition has laid a solid foundation...
U.S. emissions are rising as coal trends shift under President Donald Trump.
The Trump administration will quit the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change in one year.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration is teeing up its push to revise the state’s 2019 climate law.
Oil prices surged by the most in four years on Monday as the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei amid a widening conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran brought tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz to a near standstill. Freight costs climbed sharply alongside crude, as traders swiftly priced in the war, which analysts say will have far-reaching consequences for Asia’s heavily import-dependent economies. Benchmark Brent crude jumped 13 per cent to a high...
[This Day] A family dispute inside one of Nigeria's most prominent oil businesses has now moved firmly into the courts.
[The Conversation Africa] When floods sweep through southern Africa, the most visible damage is immediate: homes washed away, crops destroyed, clinics disrupted, families displaced. These images dominate headlines and humanitarian appeals.
Brent crude jumped by 13% during early trading and stock markets came under pressure as US-Israeli strikes on Iran raised fears of disruption Oil prices rose and stock markets came under pressure on Monday after intense US-Israeli strikes on Iran prompted fears of significant global economic disruption. Brent crude jumped by as much as 13% during early trading – to hit $82 per barrel, a 14-month high – as the effective closure of the strait of Hormuz, one of the most important arteries for global trade, intensified concerns over oil supplies. Continue reading...
Higher oil and gas prices risk fuelling inflation and slowing global growth.
The high prices came as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf sent disruptions through the global energy supply chain.
International shipping is said to have come to a standstill at the strait's entrance, with fears of disruption already pushing up global oil prices.
Brent crude jumped 10 per cent to about $80 US a barrel over the counter on Sunday, oil traders said, while analysts predicted that prices could climb as high as $100 US after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran plunged the Middle East into a new war.
Campaign groups write to technology secretary amid concerns that sites could double overall electricity demand Datacentre developers are facing pressure to reveal whether their projects will increase the UK’s net greenhouse gas emissions, amid concerns the sites could double national electricity demand . Campaign groups have written to the UK technology secretary, Liz Kendall, warning that the energy required by new AI infrastructure poses a “serious threat to efforts to decarbonise the electricity grid”. Continue reading...
Effective closure of the narrow waterway could spell trouble for many developed economies US-Israel war on Iran – latest updates The US-Israeli war on Iran has ignited fears that escalating military aggression in the Middle East could send oil prices soaring, push up prices at the pump and drive a global economic downturn. The US began “major combat operations” in Iran on Saturday morning, shortly after Israel launched a strike against Tehran. Within hours of the US-Israeli strikes, Iran’s Revolutionary Guards reportedly warned tankers in the strait of Hormuz that no ship would be allowed to pass through the world’s most critical oil trade route. Continue reading...
After byelection defeat and with right-leaning advisers gone, will PM return to his instincts and embrace Labour ‘DNA’ on climate? Less than a year ago, Keir Starmer stood in front of an audience of senior officials and business leaders from 60 countries in London to declare climate action was “in the DNA of my government” . Vowing to go “all out” for net zero and to “accelerate” while others were slowing down, the Lancaster House speech was his strongest intervention yet on the issue. “We’re paying the price for our overexposure to the rollercoaster of international fossil fuel markets,” he said. “Homegrown clean energy is the only way to take back control of our energy system.” Continue reading...
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