Wind turbines have become a financial lifeline in rural areas, but state legislators are now targeting them As a Republican state lawmaker for 16 years, a Texas rancher and a staunch supporter of Donald Trump , John Davis’s conservative credentials are impeccable. But Davis has become horrified at his party’s assault upon an increasingly vital lifeline to many rural, conservative areas of the US – clean energy development. Davis allowed seven wind turbines to be situated on his ranch, in the rolling hill country near Menard, west of Austin, and has seen the income provide opportunities not only for his family but also his local community in what is one of the poorest counties in Texas. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01444A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Mengzheng Ouyang, Zhenyu Guo, Luis E Salinas-Farran, Siyu Zhao, Mengnan Wang, Feiran Li, Yan Zhao, Kaitian Zheng, Hao Zhang, Guangdong Li, Xinhua Liu, Shichun Yang, Fei Xie, Paul Shearing, Maria Magdalena Titirici, Nigel Brandon Sodium-ion batteries (SIBs) are cost-effective alternatives to lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), but their low energy density remains a challenge. Current electrode designs fail to simultaneously achieve high areal loading, high active... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
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Southeast Asian economies have signalled their readiness to allow more investments from the Gulf region in sectors such as technology, artificial intelligence and renewable energy, as they look to diversify growth and shield themselves from the impact of US tariffs. In return, the six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is seeking partners beyond the Middle East to tap its oil wealth as part of its efforts to play a greater role in global growth. Southeast Asia’s economies have been reeling...
New research shows that penguin guano in Antarctica is an important source of ammonia aerosol particles that help drive the formation and persistence of low clouds, which cool the climate by reflecting some incoming sunlight back to space. The findings reinforce the growing awareness that Earth’s intricate web of life plays a significant role in […]
The Bureau of Land Management didn't find significant effects from a proposal that spans more than 44,000 acres.
Oil giants like Exxon are often connected to social disputes over land and other resources in developing countries.
The Republican megabill would slow efforts to green the energy system as climate change accelerates.
Grand Council Treaty 3 is deploying new water monitoring stations across the territory this summer. The goal is to collect information about the impact of climate change by tracking water quality changes over time. Here's how the program works, and how it's hoped to help First Nations advocate for solutions.
Charities and experts urge government to honour pledge on energy efficiency as it looks to pay for policy reversal Plans to reinstate the winter fuel payment will be undermined if the government presses ahead with mooted cuts to home insulation upgrades, dozens of charities and experts have warned ahead of the forthcoming spending review. Labour pledged before entering government to prioritise plugging the leaks in the country’s draughty homes as a way of reducing household bills and wasted energy. Continue reading...
Criticism of the federal government's response to the floods has intensified online, particularly around the number of personnel deployed to assist in the affected regions.
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African National Parks (SANParks) has launched the first ever SANParks Biodiversity Offset Bank.
Haze hits Sydney suburbs after crossing NSW from South Australia and Victoria Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Parts of Sydney faced “extremely poor” air quality warnings on Tuesday morning as a dust storm swept in from the east. Sydney’s north-west and central west including Parramatta had the heaviest air pollution, with very poor air quality also observed across Sydney stretching as far south as Goulburn and as far north as Muswellbrook, according to official pollution monitoring stations . Continue reading...
Anthony Albanese visits mid-north coast as police warn of ‘un-Australian’ looting during clean-up Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The number of homes destroyed in the New South Wales floods has doubled to almost 800 as teams continue to asses damage on the state’s mid-north coast. More than 5,000 damage assessments had been conducted with 794 homes deemed uninhabitable, a State Emergency Service spokesperson, Matt Heap, said on Tuesday. That figure was expected to rise. Continue reading...
Indonesia is hoping going nuclear can help it meet soaring energy demand while taming emissions, but faces serious challenges to its goal of a first small modular reactor by 2032.
Is it worthwhile to take the extra time to pre-fill your oil filter? What are the benefits of the practice and how is the process accomplished?
Countries overwhelmingly agree on a new voluntary target for air pollution and health Member States at the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly strongly approved an updated road map for an enhanced global response to the adverse health effects of air pollution, reaffirming their commitment to protect populations from the world’s largest environmental health risk. The decision updates the 2016 strategy endorsed under WHA69/18 and builds on the landmark resolution WHA68.8 adopted in 2015. Today, 99% of the world’s population breathes air that does not meet WHO air quality guidelines. The health burden from air pollution falls disproportionately on vulnerable and marginalized populations, particularly in low-resource settings where fragile health systems face...
Thailand has pledged to take a leading role in steering Asean towards achieving its “Asean Community Vision 2045”, which focuses on advancing green finance, climate change mitigation, clean energy and digital transition.
Southern California residents heard a sonic boom on Saturday. It was caused by SpaceX Dragon spacecraft re-entering Earth's atmosphere. The spacecraft carried research and supplies from the International Space Station. Residents near Vandenberg Space Force Base were especially affected. Sonic booms are becoming more frequent due to increased SpaceX launches.
Environment minister Murray Watt is due to make a decision on whether to extend the controversial North West Shelf development in coming days Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here Reliable energy or ‘carbon bomb’? What’s at stake in the battle over Australia’s North West Shelf Unless something remarkable – the federal court, perhaps – intervenes, the Albanese government will this week make a decision that could have ramifications for greenhouse gas emissions and Indigenous heritage that last for decades – or longer. It relates to the future of the North West Shelf, one of the world’s largest liquified natural gas (LNG) projects. Most discussion about it assumes that it is a done deal – that the environment minister...
Every year, thousands of couples choose to spend their honeymoon in the Maldives. Tucked in the Indian Ocean, this tropical atoll nation consistently ranks among the world’s most desirable destinations for newlyweds. But beyond the crystal-clear waters and pristine, white-sand beaches, local communities are facing a far harsher reality: a growing water crisis driven by […]
In an age where ownership is prioritized right from homes and cars to digital assets and data, one essential utility has long remained overlooked: power. For decades, most individuals have rented their energy from utility companies, paying ever-increasing rates with little control or transparency.
Researchers have provided some new insights about the powerful geomagnetic storm that flared up last Mother's Day, after a big solar storm hit Earth.
Brutal heat and drought expected to blanket country from Nevada to Florida as experts worry climate cuts will burn This year’s summer months promise to be among the hottest on record across the United States, continuing a worsening trend of extreme weather , and amid concern over the impacts of Trump administration cuts to key agencies. The extreme heat could be widespread and unrelenting: only far northern Alaska may escape unusually warm temperatures from June through August, according to the latest seasonal forecast from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa). Continue reading...
It's easy to see why nuclear power is suited for seacraft, and beyond aircraft carriers there are several types of active vessels powered by reactors.
As California positions itself as a leader on climate change, former Los Angeles mayor and gubernatorial candidate Antonio Villaraigosa is pivoting away from his track record as an environmental champion to defend the state's struggling oil industry.
[IPS] Seattle, Washington / SAN Diego, California / Aust -- As the world confronts escalating climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and ocean degradation, islands stand as critical test cases--not just as sites of vulnerability, but as living laboratories of resilience, restoration, and innovation. Too often, they are framed as victims of global circumstances, awaiting salvation from external forces.
Green groups and industry warn axing of Moonlight Range Wind Farm project risks undermining confidence in renewables Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Liberal National party’s axing of a conditionally approved windfarm that could have powered hundreds of thousands of homes risks undermining confidence in the renewable energy sector in Queensland, green and industry groups have warned. Planned for a site 40km north-west of Rockhampton, Greenleaf Renewables’ $1bn Moonlight Range Wind Farm Project would have been able to power about 260,000 homes, using 88 260-metre turbines. It also included a grid-scale battery. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
As the world confronts escalating climate impacts, biodiversity loss, and ocean degradation, islands stand as critical test cases—not just as sites of vulnerability, but as living laboratories of resilience, restoration, and innovation. Too often, they are framed as victims of global circumstances, awaiting salvation from external forces. But they have long been proving grounds for […]
Foreign guests staying at resorts on Koh Samui are helping to combat climate change while enjoying a fun ride on an elephant.
Flood waters have receded but authorities concerned about impact of ‘severe’ cold front on stranded livestock Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Seventy Australian Defence Force personnel will be deployed to the NSW mid-north coast to assist with the cleanup from the devastating floods. The troops will be on the ground from Tuesday alongside the veterans-led Disaster Relief Australia, helping to clear debris, reopen roads and conduct welfare checks on residents in the flood zone. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The sinking of the MSC ELSA 3 container ship off Kochi poses a significant ecological threat to marine and coastal ecosystems, particularly fisheries. Experts warn that leakage of hazardous cargo like calcium carbide and oil could smother sensitive marine species and disrupt fishing activities, especially during the crucial monsoon breeding season.
Shane Jones is unapologetic about his plan to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade despite criticism over potential environmental impacts New Zealand’s minister for resources, Shane Jones, said he will not be guilt-tripped by “apocalyptic images” of mining and its effects on the environment put forward by his critics, as he embarks on a major mining push. Jones, a member of the minor populist coalition party New Zealand First, wants to double mineral exports to $3bn over the next decade , to boost economic growth and minimise the country’s reliance on imported resources, even if it results in environmental trade-offs. Continue reading...
A statewide emergency has been declared in Kerala after the MSC ELSA 3, a container ship carrying hazardous cargo, capsized off the coast. All crew members were rescued, but a significant oil leak poses a threat to the sensitive coastline.
A helicopter was sent to survey the area around Rimpfischhorn, a 4,000-meter peak in the Valais Alps near the town of Zermatt, after two hikers reported seeing abandoned skis.
Heavy rainfall in Himachal Pradesh's Kullu district triggered flash floods, damaging 20-25 vehicles in Sharshaya Nallah. No casualties were reported, but debris blocked the Hindustan-Tibet Road. The local meteorological department has issued a yellow warning for thunderstorms and gusty winds across all 12 districts, forecasting a six-day wet spell with light rainfall expected in higher hills.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 18, 2025 thru Sat, May 24, 2025. Plugging the Weather & Climate Livestream planned to start on May 28 Skeptical Science can't and shouldn't tell anybody how to behave; our role is to help people make better decisions by being better informed. With that in mind, we're again highlighting the Weather And Climate Livestream initiative started by early career scientists. We hope that as many people as possible are educated how US climate and weather reporting and research make us all safer! Here is information from the event's website: SAVE AMERICA'S FORECASTS Whether it's tomorrow's temperatures or the sea level in fifty years, Americans need to plan...
Global warming brings extreme weather but did it cause the NSW floods?
India has accused Pakistan at the UN of violating the Indus Waters Treaty's spirit through wars and terror attacks since 1960. India claims it has acted responsibly, while Pakistan obstructs necessary infrastructure changes and modifications to the treaty, despite evolving security concerns and climate change. India has put the IWT in abeyance until Pakistan ends cross-border terrorism.
It is undoubtedly clear that continuing to burn or export fossil fuels will increase climate change and the risk of extreme weather Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast As New South Wales once again faces heavy rainfall and flooding, the Victorian towns of Euroa and Violet Town will enter stage 2 water restrictions next Wednesday. How is the climate crisis affecting these contrasting extremes? The weather pattern bringing heavy rainfall to NSW is a common wet-weather scenario for the coast. A high-pressure system in the Tasman Sea has stalled, and the anticlockwise air flow around the high is pushing moist air from the ocean over land. At the same time, about three kilometres above the surface, a low-pressure system is lifting the moist ocean air up. As...
Follow the day’s news live NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The NSW premier Chris Minns has penned an op-ed reflecting on the people of the mid north coast and the Hunter “as they deal with the floods that have smashed their communities this week”: These are tough communities… But they are in pain right now, as they count the costs of the damage, while mourning those who have died in terrible circumstances. These deaths are a shocking tragedy, but it’s important to know that this disaster could have been on a much larger scale. If it wasn’t for the bravery and professionalism of our emergency workers and volunteers, we may have been mourning hundreds of deaths this week. Continue reading...
The frequency of oil changes for a semi truck will depend on a number of factors, including the type of fuel and the kind of load it typically tows.
The Environmental Protection Agency is drafting a plan to end federal limits on greenhouse gases generated from coal- and gas-fired power plants.
Besides investing in agriculture, tourism, health, education and green energy, some of the oil money is being paid directly to Surinamese citizens.
On newer cars, changing the oil also means resetting the oil life percent in the gauge cluster. How do you do that on the recent Honda Accord?
Producing cement, plastic, steel, aluminium and food causes greenhouse gases, but a circular economy can reduce emissions
Wondering if you can clean and reuse an oil filter? Learn when it's possible, the risks involved, and why most filters are meant for single use.
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders to overhaul the Nuclear Regulatory Commission and hasten the process and deployment of new nuclear power reactors in the United States.
Reefs off the Keys have lost 90% of healthy coral cover in 40 years, but replanting effort aims to make reef more resilient A taskforce of experts looking into the mass bleaching and decline of Florida’s delicate coral reefs is planting more than 1,000 nursery-grown juveniles from the reef-building elkhorn species in a new effort to reverse the tide of destruction. Record ocean heat in 2023 hastened the death spiral for reefs in the Florida Keys, which have lost 90% of their healthy coral cover over the last 40 years, largely because of the climate emergency, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa). Continue reading...
Suriname, South America's smallest country, is preparing for an inflow of cash from a huge offshore oil find, with the president insisting the population will receive a direct share of the wealth.
[FrontPageAfrica] Harper, Maryland County -- More than 500,000 gallons of red palm oil were lost Tuesday morning when a tanker belonging to the Maryland Oil Palm Plantation (MOPP) overturned along the Harper-Pleebo Highway.
SES warns the ‘worst impacts that people feel are often after the event’ as areas reel from ‘devastating’ floods Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An estimated 10,000 properties may have been damaged in record-breaking flooding in New South Wales and thousands remain isolated, as communities begin to clean up after “devastating” impacts. Flood waters have begun to subside in some areas and weather conditions have improved on the mid-north coast, where severe weather warnings were cancelled on Friday night. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Donald Trump has signed orders to boost nuclear power. The aim is to quadruple production in 25 years. This involves easing regulations and speeding up reactor approvals. The move addresses rising electricity demand from data centres and AI. The US seeks to win the AI race with China.
Among a flurry of executive actions, Mr. Trump directed the nation’s nuclear safety regulator to speed up approvals for new reactors.
Nuclear energy stocks soared after President Donald Trump signed a set of executive orders on Friday meant to accelerate the development of nuclear power reactors in the U.S. and revamp the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).Read more...
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has criticised the West for its support of military regimes in Pakistan, asserting that this backing has significantly undermined democracy in the country. He highlighted Europe's focus on its own energy needs, questioning the expectation that other nations should suffer due to Europe's actions regarding Russian oil.
Donald Trump is tearing into Apple and the European Union teasing major new tariffs as he escalates his trade war.
His executive order cites feds' handling of the Covid-19 pandemic and climate change, among other issues, as contributing to the public's loss of faith in science.
Party spokesperson says policy has ‘clear benefits for securing jobs and energy independence’ Reform UK has promised to reverse the government’s ban on fresh North Sea oil and gas drilling as a “day one” priority if elected to power, with the taxpayer taking a stake in the projects. Richard Tice, the party’s deputy leader, has met with senior UK oil executives in recent weeks to pledge the party’s support for the industry, which has been hit hard by the government’s windfall tax and moves to block fresh North Sea exploration licences. Continue reading...
The Canadian Hurricane Centre is calling for an active Atlantic hurricane season this year, but the actual impact on their response zone is yet to be seen.
Hong Kong authorities have expressed confidence they can better handle extreme weather events in the coming decades as they outlined strategies and upgrades to infrastructure worth more than HK$300 million (US$38.3 million) that will bolster defences against heavy rainfall, rising sea levels and storm surges. In a paper released on Friday for a discussion scheduled at the Legislative Council on Tuesday, authorities said they had made significant investments in 26 vulnerable coastal areas,...
The injunction applies to EPA, the Energy and Interior departments, and other agencies.
Ahead of oil-rich Suriname's election, the country's president tells AFP that a looming energy windfall will not spell a shift away from climate-friendly policies.
Mosquito experts say cuts in aid will lead to collapse of crucial surveillance and control in endemic countries Climate change could make the UK vulnerable to insect-transmitted tropical diseases that were previously only found in hot countries, scientists have warned, urging ministers to redouble efforts to contain their spread abroad. Leading mosquito experts said the government’s cuts to international aid would lead to a collapse in crucial surveillance, control and treatment programmes in endemic countries, leading to more deaths . Continue reading...
Signs more typically seen in Australia aim to raise awareness after more than 30 moorland fires since March Wildfire warning signs normally seen in the parched Australian outback have been installed in the UK for the first time. In a stark illustration of the worsening impact of the climate emergency, signs have been put up in the Peak District and south Pennines, where there have been more than 30 moorland fires since March. Continue reading...
Clean energy and climate investments are not just environmental imperatives but economic opportunities. China is already a world leader in these.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning regarding the upcoming weather conditions across the country, anticipating a rise in temperatures from Friday through Monday. Forecasters predict the peak of this heatwave will occur on Sunday and Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 40 degrees Celsius in Cairo and the Nile Delta region. Governorates … The post Egypt warns of extreme heatwave starting Friday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00227C, Paper Digen Ruan, Yanru Wang, Jiasen Guo, Zhuangzhuang Cui, Qingshun Nian, Zhihao Ma, Dazhuang Wang, Jiajia Fan, Jun Ma, Bingqing Xiong, Qi Dong, Ruiguo Cao, Shuhong Jiao, Xiaodi Ren An oscillating Li + -acceptor fluorine-donor electrolyte incorporating a new co-solvent with an asymmetric super-lithiophilic fluorine group resolves the dilemma between fast electrolyte Li + transport and stable interphases. 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
Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan (left) was caught on surveillance footage apparently helping Eduardo Flores-Ruiz, a Mexican national, evade ICE agents on April 18.
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi welcomed on Thursday 22/5/2025 the existing cooperation between global energy giant Shell and Egypt, praising the company's partnership with the Egyptian petroleum sector.
The Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement will take charge of retiring oil and gas platforms in California's Chumash Heritage preserve.
Grilling usually involves burning fossil fuel. But some manufacturers are offering electric grills and citing climate change and convenience as reasons to switch.
The EPA administrator hinted that he may try to undercut the 2009 scientific finding by arguing that each greenhouse gas should be considered individually.
Thousands of experts have raised concerns about budget cuts and staffing shortages at the climate and weather agency.
Penguin excrement emits ammonia, which contributes to cloud formation that's likely generating a cooling effect.
[New Times] Scientists and conservationists are harnessing advanced DNA technology, known as environmental DNA (eDNA), to deepen understanding of the wildlife and ecosystems within Akagera National Park--without the need for direct animal observation or contact.
[IPS] I was researching the role of the church in addressing contemporary issues such as gender-based violence, climate change, and social justice when I came across the #ChurchToo movement--and I got really excited. Not because the stories were easy to read (they weren't), but because this movement was a bold, necessary conversation that faith communities could no longer ignore.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01686J, Paper Liang Zeng, Rong Hu, Ming Zhang, Seunglok Lee, Qingyuan Wang, Shixin Meng, Qi Chen, Jiangang Liu, Lingwei Xue, Liwei Mi, Changduk Yang, Zhi-Guo Zhang Tethered small-molecule acceptors (SMAs), featuring multiple SMA subunits connected to an aromatic core via flexible chains, effectively suppressing thermodynamic relaxation and enhancing stretchability in polymer solar cells (PSCs). However, these... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Eastern Australia faced destructive floods. Houses were caked in silt and roads washed out. Around 50,000 people were separated from help. Four bodies were recovered from floodwaters in New South Wales. Salvage crews started a major cleanup operation. The state emergency service deployed over 2,000 workers for rescue missions. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese declared a natural disaster.
The newest forecast for the 2025 hurricane season has just been released and meteorologists warn that Americans should start preparing for the worst now.
STATEMENT: U.S. Senate approval of resolutions to overturn California’s Clean Air Act preemption waivers throws progress into reverse alison.cinnamo… Thu, 05/22/2025 - 16:18 WASHINGTON (MAY 22, 2025) — Today, the U.S. Senate approved Congressional Review Act (CRA) resolutions to overturn the Environmental Protection Agency’s waivers of federal preemption for the Advanced Clean Cars II (ACC2), Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus vehicle emissions programs. This follows the House of Representatives’ approval of CRA resolutions targeting ACT and the Heavy-Duty Omnibus vehicle emissions program on April 30th, 2025 and ACCII on May 1st, 2025. The Senate Parliamentarian had previously determined that these waivers are not subject to the Congressional...
The agency forecasts up to 10 hurricanes for this year, half of which could be major.
Reviving a liquefied natural gas export project in Quebec's Saguenay region would be costly and likely unprofitable, a shareholder advocacy group says.
On a frozen landscape in Svalbard, Norway, where the glaciers bleed into the Arctic Ocean, a small buzzing drone lifted into the air. Its mission was not surveillance, nor delivery. It was science. Armed with thermal cameras and spectral sensors, these flying robots can map melting ice, spot hidden algae blooms, and beam back data […]
[This Day] Executive Secretary of UN Climate Change (UNFCCC), Simon Stiell, has explained that the new national climate plans (NDCs) - due from all countries ahead of COP30 - are "really about growth" and "are an antidote to economic uncertainty".
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration forecast a range of 13 to 19 total named storms during the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 through November.
The warning comes as cuts to American research raise fears over the ability to track and prepare for them.
The Republican-majority Senate's decision to revoke California's planned ban on vehicles that run on fossil fuels defies congressional norms, and threatens the state's climate adaptation goals.
Previous models have found clouds fueled by seabird guano in the Arctic do cool the ground, but the study authors say observations are needed to confirm the effect on the climate.
As Christopher Boodram blinked his eyes open, stinging crude oil seeped through his lashes. He was on his back, straining to lift his head out of the sludge to sip breaths from a tiny pocket of dirty air.
Forecasters expect 13 to 19 storms to form in the Atlantic between June 1 and the end of November. At least 6 of those are forecast to be full-blown hurricanes.
Exclusive: expert raises concerns over quantities allowed to be discharged from nuclear fuel factory near Preston The Environment Agency has allowed a firm to dump three tonnes of uranium into one of England’s most protected sites over the past nine years, it can be revealed, with experts sounding alarm over the potential environmental impact of these discharges. Documents obtained by the Guardian and the Ends Report through freedom of information requests show that a nuclear fuel factory near Preston discharged large quantities of uranium – legally, under its environmental permit conditions – into the River Ribble between 2015 and 2024. The discharges peaked in 2015 when 703kg of uranium was discharged, according to the documents. Continue reading...
Wild swimmers have flocked to the seaside as waters around the UK and Ireland are gripped by an 'extreme' marine heatwave.
Scientists warn of profound impacts as sea temperatures rise by up to 4C above average for springtime The sea off the coast of the UK and Ireland is experiencing an unprecedented marine heatwave with temperatures increasing by as much as 4C above average for the spring in some areas. Marine biologists say the intensity and unprecedented nature of the rise in water temperatures off the coasts of Devon, Cornwall and the west coast of Ireland are very concerning. As human-induced climate breakdown continues to raise global temperatures, the frequency of marine heatwaves is increasing. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump's workforce reductions and push to undermine climate change and extreme weather protections pose new challenges for the Pisgah National Forest recovery.
States and tribes cannot use the law to block energy projects, the agency said in a memorandum.
[263Chat] The European Union (EU) has facilitated over US$100 million in low-interest loans to four major local banks, in a move aimed at stimulating investment in agriculture, the food industry and renewable energy, EU Ambassador to Zimbabwe Jobst Von Kirchmann has said.
The Trump administration is seeking to dramatically expand oil and gas development in ecologically sensitive areas across the North Slope.
Newsom issues rallying cry as GOP-controlled Senate seeks to move ahead with plan to revoke key environmental rule California has long been one of the nation’s pre-eminent eco-warriors, enacting landmark environmental standards for cars and trucks that go much further than those mandated by the federal government. Vehicles across the country are cleaner, more efficient and electric in greater numbers because of it. But that could all change if Donald Trump and his Republican allies manage to revoke the state’s ability to set its own, stricter emissions standards amid a White House crusade to combat climate-friendly policies. Continue reading...
After climate-driven L.A. fires, “rancid” politics and fear of job loss, gas prices, slows momentum to confront industry. The post Push to make big oil pay for climate damage losing steam in California legislature appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
In Brazil, the Chinese social media giant TikTok is said to be the latest company planning a supercomputer warehouse that will use vast amounts of water and energy It is a warehouse the size of 12 football pitches that promises to create much-needed jobs and development in Caucaia city, north-east Brazil. But it won’t have shelves stocked with products. This vast building will be a datacentre, believed to be earmarked for TikTok , the Chinese-owned video-sharing app, as part of a 55bn reais (£7.3bn) project to expand its global datacentre infrastructure. As the demand for supercomputer facilities rises, fuelled by the AI boom, Brazil is attracting more and more tech companies . The choice of Caucaia is no accident. Several undersea cables carry data from the nearby capital of...
[RFI] European supermarket shelves could become emptier as climate change and biodiversity loss threaten food production in countries that export to the EU, a report published on Wednesday warned.
The Mail have launched a new six-part investigative podcast series into the 2022 Caribbean diving disaster.
Texas, Oklahoma and New Mexico may soon make it harder for oil and gas operators to leave wells inactive and unplugged for years or even decades.
Gov. JB Pritzker (D) is expected to sign the legislation after news of leaks at an Archer-Daniels-Midland carbon storage project raised new questions about safety.
Images of the U.S. president pitching oil and gas agreements in the Middle East last week contrasted with China's effort to expand its clean energy commitments with Brazil.
Democrat Wes Moore cited the state's budget woes in vetoing a top priority of climate hawks.
The deal marks one of the earliest under the Paris Agreement to trade a carbon credit known as ITMOs — internationally transferred mitigation outcomes.
[The Conversation Africa] Malawi is one of the most disaster-prone countries in Africa. In the past 15 years it has experienced 16 floods, one rainfall-related landslide, five storm-related disasters, and two severe droughts.
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Australia should also make moves to address the climate impact of its fossil fuel production and exports Watching from the western Pacific, we saw many describe Australia’s recent election as a decisive moment for climate and energy policy. If that was the case, the people of Australia have spoken loud and clear. Like many of us in the Pacific had hoped, most Australians wanted to throw off the shackles of the last decade’s “climate wars” and usher in a new era of responsible climate and energy policy, one that harnesses the limitless potential of Australia’s renewable energy superpowers and helps lead the Pacific region and the world to a safer and more prosperous climate future. Continue reading...
Scientists are using satellite data to monitor tree health near volcanoes. Trees absorb volcanic carbon dioxide, which makes them greener. NASA's AVUELO project and other satellites track these changes. This helps detect early signs of volcanic activity. The goal is to improve volcano early warning systems, especially in remote areas. Ground observations are crucial for verifying satellite data.
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The incident, it was gathered, occured in the early hours of yesterday, on a pipeline's right of way operated by the company, which now operates the assets formerly owned by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC)
Linkind Smart Solar Spotlight SL5C is the latest in a line of popular solar-powered LED lights made for your yard -- but what's changed this time around?
Scientists have warned that humanity is not prepared for extreme space weather, as a solar storm is predicted to smash into Earth this week.
With almost 50,000 already stranded, the BoM warns of ‘heavy, intense rainfall’ spreading north and the risk of life-threatening flash floods Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Heavy rain is predicted to hammer the mid-north coast of New South Wales and further north until Friday morning, with “heavy, localised intense rainfall” expected to cause more difficulty and anguish for almost 50,000 people isolated by rising flood waters. The Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) issed a severe weather warning shortly after 4am on Thursday morning which expanded the zone from the already badly hit Hunter Valley and mid-north coast regions to include the Northern Tablelands, Northern Rivers and North West Slopes and Plains Forecast Districts. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s...
Experts from the University of British Columbia have revealed the popular wines that are most at risk from climate change.
Massive fires fuelled by climate change led global forest loss to smash records in 2024, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
Carbon dioxide emissions from rising magma is one of the earliest signs that a volcano is waking up, but measuring it directly is notoriously difficult.
Forecasters of space weather keep an eye on the sun to stay ahead of eruptions of solar material that have the ability to shut down power grids on Earth, disrupt aircraft routes, global communications and GPS, and damage satellites and spacecraft. Here are some of the worst solar storms Earth has weathered.
“Fragments” of West Nile virus have been detected in UK mosquitoes, suggesting that the virus is circulating in the country, probably as a result of the warming climate
SAO PAULO — Massive fires fuelled by climate change led global forest loss to smash records in 2024, according to a report issued on Wednesday.
Twenty-eight-year-old bear, who had been at Highland Wildlife Park since 2015, is euthanised on vets’ advice The UK’s oldest polar bear, and the first in the country to give birth to a cub in 25 years, has been put down because of age-related health problems. Victoria was 28 and had been kept in Highland Wildlife Park near Aviemore in the Scottish Highlands since 2015. Vets at the park took the decision to euthanise her on Tuesday morning after an assessment about her quality of life and wellbeing. Since December she had been receiving geriatric care after showing signs of arthritis. Continue reading...
Climate change is making extreme floods more frequent. The post So-called ‘100-year floods’ are happening more often appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Developer shrinks five-year investment plans by £3bn blaming policy and planning delays One of the UK’s biggest energy developers will cut its planned spending on new renewables projects in a blow to the government’s 2030 clean power targets. SSE warned that it would be unlikely to meet its own renewable energy goals for the end of the decade after shrinking its five-year spending plans by £3bn to £17.5bn. Continue reading...
The Kremlin leader met with pro-government volunteers, the acting regional governor and toured the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant during the visit.
Premiers from Western Canada are to meet today for the first of a two-day conference in Yellowknife.
In a remote corner of North America, salmon and mining companies are vying for new territory.
[New Dawn] The Liberian Government has officially launched the Sinoe Coastal project through the Environmental Protection Agency.
The EPA administrator told lawmakers that “multiple entities” have expressed interest in taking over the energy efficiency program for appliances.
The Nationals say they’re doing this ‘for the right reasons’, and part of you has to respect that – provided it’s the part incapable of adding up numbers You might hear the clink of bottles into recycling bins this morning, the sounds of Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours pumping out of a tinny phone speaker and the occasional pleading howl into the wind. The Coalition is going through a rough breakup . Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Britain and the European Union have imposed sweeping sanctions targeting Russia, particularly its shadow fleet of oil tankers, over its war in Ukraine.
Cocoa one of six commodities vulnerable to environmental threats in ‘extremely worrying picture’ for food resilience Climate breakdown and wildlife loss are deepening the EU’s “chocolate crisis”, a report has argued, with cocoa one of six key commodities to come mostly from countries vulnerable to environmental threats. More than two-thirds of the cocoa, coffee, soy, rice, wheat and maize brought into the EU in 2023 came from countries that are not well-prepared for climate change, according to the UK consultants Foresight Transitions. Continue reading...
[Capital FM] Absa Life Assurance Kenya has launched a mangrove restoration initiative in Tsunza, Kwale County, planting 10,000 trees as part of its broader commitment to climate resilience and community-led environmental stewardship.
[UN News] The global drive for renewable energy technologies has sharply increased demand for so-called critical minerals, heightening the risk of crime, corruption, and instability across supply chains as organised crime groups infiltrate the mining industry.
[Democracy Works] With the African Union now a permanent member of the G20 and South Africa leading this year, we have a unique chance to influence international decisions on climate change, digital technology, food security, and fair access to energy.
Tropical forests provide a buffer against climate change, but disappeared faster than ever recorded last year.
Low, controlled fires, also known as prescribed burns, are being used not just for wildfire protection but ecosystem health. Many ecosystems rely on fire, and it can help germinate seeds, keep brush at bay and fend of invasive species
Follow Daily Mail Australia's live coverage of the wild weather smashing the east coast of Australia.
If Earth stays at its current levels of warming -- below policymakers’ goal of 1.5 degrees Celsius -- polar ice sheets may melt, causing seas to rise and displacing coastal communities, a study finds.
Climate Change Committee says original goal of a 75% emissions cut by 2030 will now be delayed by up to six years The UK’s climate watchdog has warned that Scotland needs to take “immediate action at pace and scale” to cut its emissions after ministers axed a series of policy pledges. The Climate Change Committee (CCC), an official advisory body, said ministers in Edinburgh needed to take urgent action to curb emissions from buildings and transport to cut Scotland’s overall emissions to nearly zero by 2045. Abandoned a target to cut car miles by 20% by 2030. Dropped a pledge to rapidly decarbonise homes by mandating low-carbon heating systems. Cut funding for tree planting. Missed targets to restore degraded peatland. Ignored calls for a plan to cut meat and dairy consumption, and failed...
The Trump administration has lifted a stop-work order on New York's offshore wind energy project and will allow construction to resume.
Oil rigs keep the black gold pumping out of the ground at a steady clip, but who owns the most oil rigs? There's one leader that's far ahead of everyone else.
Here's how to enter for a chance at a free Jackery HomePower 3000!
Sable Offshore Corp. has restarted offshore oil production 10 years after the operation was shuttered following a major oil spill along Santa Barbara's coast.
European manufacturers of electric vehicles are scrambling to match the technology of their Chinese rivals If Chinese carmakers are to be believed, a lot of people really love karaoke. Those people love karaoke so much that they want it in their family car. This was not something the European mind could comprehend a few years ago, according to Volkswagen’s chief financial officer, Arno Antlitz. Yet the technology, included in electric cars sold by China’s BYD and Xpeng, is just one example of the lessons that Volkswagen and its European counterparts have had to learn as they scramble to keep up with Chinese rivals on track to dominate the global electric car market. Continue reading...
PARIS - Rising seas will severely test humanity’s resilience in the second half of the 21st century and beyond, even if nations defy the odds and cap global warming at the ambitious 1.5 degrees Celsius target, researchers said on Tuesday.
BP has funded Washington’s National Gallery of Art, UK’s Royal Shakespeare Company and National Portrait Gallery Oil interests have funded cultural institutions such as museums, youth organizations and athletic groups in recent years, new research shows, in what appears to be a public relations effort to boost their image amid growing public awareness of the climate crisis. Top US fossil fuel lobby group the American Petroleum Institute (API) sponsored a 2017 workshop for the Pennsylvania Girl Scouts , featuring “activities that mimicked work in the energy industry”. Energy giant BP in 2016 sponsored Washington DC’s National Gallery of Art and continues to fund the British Museum in London. And in 2019, Shell sponsored the golf event the Houston Open for the 26th time. Continue reading...
Simon Stiell says investors ‘ready to hit the go button’ if they have the right signals from governments The climate crisis has raised the price of commodities and exacerbated famine – and only strong action on greenhouse gas emissions can restore economic stability, the UN’s climate chief has said. Simon Stiell, the executive secretary of the UN framework convention on climate change, was speaking in Panama, where recent years of drought drove the water to perilous lows that disrupted international trade . Continue reading...
Governor lobbied Trump in a series of phone calls, and will now allow new gas pipeline capacity to move forward US politics live – latest updates The Trump administration has lifted a stop work order on a $5bn wind farm off the coast of New York after negotiations with the state to resume the major clean energy project, but cancelled plans for a gas pipeline could also be revived. The month-long stop work order on the Empire Wind project came amid Donald Trump’s targeting of the wind industry in the first 100 days of his second term as the US president pushes a pro-fossil fuels agenda. Continue reading...
At issue are strengthened limits for iron and steel mills, which spew emissions that include lead, hydrogen chloride and hydrogen sulfide.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D4EE05701E, Paper Vasudeva Rao Bakuru, Petru Apostol, Darsi Rambabu, Shubhadeep Pal, Xiaodong Lin, Robert Markowski, Tom Goossens, Da Tie, Andrii Kachmar, Yan Zhang, Géraldine Chanteux, Alexandru Vlad An alkali-rich organic redox system, A 6 THBPD, enables high-capacity, high-voltage Li-, Na-, and K-ion storage. Delivering up to 4e − per unit and strong full-cell output, A 6 THBPD advances high-energy organic materials for alkali-ion 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
Satellite observations show the ice sheets are melting faster than expected, and slowing sea level rise to a manageable rate would require lowering the global temperature below the current level
The unnamed woman had been camping at Auyuittuq National Park on Baffin Island when she was attacked last month.
The pandemic and harsh laws suffocated climate movements as we knew them. Get ready for a new kind of action On 21 April 2019, I was on Waterloo Bridge in London with my younger siblings. Around us were planters full of flowers where there were once cars, and people singing. This was the spring iteration of Extinction Rebellion, when four bridges in London were held by protesters. My siblings, then 14, had been going out on school strike inspired by Greta Thunberg, and wanted to see her speak. We were there for less than a day, but the occupations of bridges and other blockades lasted for 11 days. Tens of thousands of people mobilised in the UK that spring. An estimated 500,000 people were affected by the shutdowns the movement imposed on central London’s road networks, and more than 1,000...
Footage captured how the terrifying encounter unfolded as a diving crew filmed marine life beneath the waves at Middleton Reef, off the coast of New South Wales , Australia.
The goal of limiting warming to 1.5C is too high to avoid continued sea-level rise, scientists warn.
Rising oceans will force millions away from coasts even if global temperature rise remains below 1.5C, analysis finds Sea level rise will become unmanageable at just 1.5C of global heating and lead to “catastrophic inland migration”, the scientists behind a new study have warned. This scenario may unfold even if the average level of heating over the last decade of 1.2C continues into the future. The loss of ice from the giant Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets has quadrupled since the 1990s due to the climate crisis and is now the principal driver of sea level rise. Continue reading...
Bengaluru is reeling from torrential rainfall, resulting in three fatalities, widespread flooding affecting 500 homes, and significant infrastructure disruptions. The intense downpour, exceeding stormwater drain capacity, submerged streets, uprooted trees, and halted public transport. With more rain forecast, the city grapples with outdated drainage systems struggling to manage the impact of rapid urbanization and climate change.
The 30-year-old national service agency had tens of thousands working on climate change, conservation and disaster response in communities across the West. The post DOGE is gutting AmeriCorps appeared first on High Country News.
Conservation groups are challenging a court ruling that would allow the Trump administration to green-light drilling in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge.
Executives from Pertamina subsidiaries were arrested in February, accused of pushing refiners to import marked-up crude and oil products.
Carbon credits are popular among Australian companies looking to offset their climate footprint but have come under increasing scrutiny.
[IPS] Dar es Salaam -- As global demand for carbon credits rises, Tanzania has become a magnet for carbon offset projects. From Loliondo in Arusha to Kiteto in Manyara, foreign firms and conservation groups are looking for land to capture carbon and sell credits to polluting industries in the Global North. The growing interest in carbon trading has sparked hope, confusion, and concern-- putting millions of hectares of village land and the livelihoods of people who depend on it at risk.
Residents in southern Alberta rallied to voice concerns over a recent AER ruling on coal mining. However, some residents feel the decision was the right move for southern Alberta.
India's plans to massively expand coal-based steel and iron production threaten global efforts to reduce the sector's carbon emissions, a key contributor to climate change, a report said Tuesday.
Offshore oil rigs are some of the largest structures found on the water, but are they just floating out there? How do they stay in place? Here's what we know.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01315A, Paper Wenna Ge, Quanmao Wei, Wenzong Li, Xu Wang, Chenguang Lu, Keke Zhang, Xuanqi Luo, Lemin Zhang, Yu Sun, Yahua Liu Harvesting ubiquitous water energy through hydrovoltaic technology offers a promising avenue for clean energy and has attracted significant interest. However, current hydrovoltaic systems are plagued by their reliance on a... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Louisiana's McNeese State University will be site of the federal government's new national center for liquefied natural gas safety, U.S. officials announced Monday.
How fast we cut climate pollution will define how safe or scary the world becomes as our children grow up At its core, the most fundamental duty of any government is to safeguard the security and wellbeing of its people. The climate crisis is hitting Australians hard. Right now, farmers in South Australia and Victoria are battling drought, while Queensland farmers pick up the pieces after heart-breaking floods. Globally, 2024 was the hottest year on record and the first time average temperatures surged 1.5C above preindustrial levels. We are living through longer, deadlier heatwaves, devastating bushfires, more frequent and intense floods, and rising sea levels that threaten coastal communities. Continue reading...
Benjamin Horton, the new dean of CityU’s energy and environment school, points to funding, advances in green tech and government support.
Talking trees powered by AI, drought-resistant crops and sweet potatoes sprouting among flowers -- the prestigious Chelsea Flower Show is facing the future with a focus on innovation and climate-change adaptation.
The top United Nations court on Monday sided with Equatorial Guinea in a decades-long dispute with Gabon over three tiny islands in potentially oil-rich waters.
Researchers found that a potential powerful earthquake combined with rising sea levels could lead to a mega-tsunami.
Polar jet stream to break down areas of high pressure, while cold winds could bring snow to South Africa The extremely dry spring weather in north-western Europe has continued this month, with swathes of the UK, northern France, the Low Countries and Germany receiving just 10% of their normal May rainfall. The summery conditions, caused by semi-permanent high pressure across the region, are expected to change significantly this week, ending the dry spell for many and delivering much-needed rainfall. Continue reading...
After Vermont and New York passed "climate Superfund" legislation, 11 states have introduced similar bills this year.
[Premium Times] Coordination and consistency in policy approaches have been missing in combating conflict in the Middle Belt region.
The state’s utility commission punted on officially delaying New York’s renewable energy targets, kicking off a review of options to make more progress.
The $500 million investment by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. in a Texas direct air capture hub comes as President Donald Trump cancels climate funding.
Analysis suggests there could be 500,000 additional plug-in hybrid electric cars on Britain’s roads by 2030 The UK government’s weakening of rules on electric car sales is likely to result in significantly more carbon emissions as sales of plug-in hybrids rise, according to analysis. Relaxed rules could result in as many as 500,000 additional plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) on UK roads by 2030, according to modelling by T&E, a campaign group on transport and the environment. PHEVs combine a small battery with a polluting petrol engine and tend to be much more profitable than pure battery electric cars. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 5, May 2025.
Energy retailer says carbon offsetting ‘not the most effective way’ to reduce emissions Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A major Australian energy company has acknowledged that carbon offsets do not prevent or undo damage caused by greenhouse gas emissions and apologised to its customers for allegedly misleading marketing. More than 400,000 Australians had signed up to Energy Australia’s “go neutral” carbon offset program that since 2016 had promised to offset emissions released due to their electricity and gas consumption. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01691F, Paper Rong Tang, Chenxi Sun, Jin Yang, Siyang Li, weiwei meng, Minghao Zhang, Guanhong Chen, Jinbao Zhao, Yang Yang Aqueous zinc-iodine (Zn-I2) batteries are gaining attention as cost-effective and safe energy storage solutions with high energy density. However, their practical performance is hindered by issues such as polyiodide dissolution,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
As it stands, roughly 12,000 offshore oil and gas rigs pepper the world's coastlines. What happens when they reach the end of their lifespan?
While Solar for All funds languish, the state continues to lag behind most of the nation when it comes to renewable energy.
Planning on changing the motor oil of a Ford 3.5L EcoBoost yourself? Here's the type of oil you need - and how much you'll have to pour into the engine.
A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 11, 2025 thru Sat, May 17, 2025. Plugging the Weather & Climate Livestream planned to start on May 28 During the past week and thanks to Andrew Dessler's ClimateBrink article listed below, we became aware of an initiative started by early career scientists which is well worth highlighting. Here is the information from the event's website: SAVE AMERICA'S FORECASTS Whether it's tomorrow's temperatures or the sea level in fifty years, Americans need to plan for our futures. For generations, the US government has invested in the science that helps us do so , building one of the greatest meteorology and climate science communities in the world. ...
This story was reported by Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powerful interests stalling climate action. As an ice storm slicked roads across eastern Michigan on February 6, representatives from four houses of worship arrived at the offices of Democratic US Sen. Gary Peters. They wanted Peters to pressure the Trump administration to lift the […]
Bangladesh suffers from extreme air pollution, but a new study shows the brick industry can make small changes to have a big effect on the country's smog problem.
Labor frontbencher responds to Australian man fighting for Ukraine being sentenced to 13 years in prison. Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Liberals must ‘build from the bottom up’ after election disaster – Ruston Asked why the Liberals were now reviewing their embrace of the Paris climate agreement under the former government of Scott Morrison , Ruston says the walloping voters handed the party meant “absolutely everything” was up for review. To be quite frank, we have to build from the bottom up again because that election result was quite disastrous for the Liberal party and we need to be open and honest with ourselves about what we need to take forward so that we are meeting Australia where they are and not talking...
There is a lot of controversy surrounding the practice of fracking, but this is what it is and how it can save money.
If you've ever seen Navy ships head out to sea ahead of a big storm, there's a good reason for that. It's even more important ahead of a hurricane.
Oil tankers are the unsung heroes of the energy sector as they carry crude oil across the ocean. What is the largest oil tanker and how much can it carry?
A former EPA official warns exemption for some coal-fired power plants could be the first step toward gutting pollution rules for all plants.
Downsizing at Climeworks comes amid economic uncertainty and ‘reduced momentum’ for climate tech A Swiss startup that has led the way in sucking carbon out of the air has announced plans to cut its workforce by more than 10% amid economic uncertainty and “reduced momentum” for climate tech. The downsizing at Climeworks, the company that built the world’s first direct air capture facilities, comes one week after journalists in Iceland revealed its two flagship plants have captured far less carbon than their advertised capacity . A spokesperson said the timing of the redundancies was unrelated. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. On a sweltering January day in 2018, Pope Francis addressed 100,000 of the faithful in Puerto Maldonado, Peru, not far from where gold mining had ravaged an expanse of Amazon rainforest about the size of Colorado. “The native Amazonian peoples have probably never […]
Familia Torres has been making wine in Catalonia since 1870, but says it may have to move to higher altitudes in 30 years’ time A leading European winemaker has warned it may have to abandon its ancestral lands in Catalonia in 30 years’ time because climate change could make traditional growing areas too dry and hot. Familia Torres is already installing irrigation at its vineyards in Spain and California and is planting vines on land at higher altitudes as it tries to adapt to more extreme conditions. Continue reading...
Honda SUVS may be durable, but they're not immune to mechanical issues. Here's how to troubleshoot the emissions system warning light in your Honda Pilot.
A group of Just Stop Oil (JSO) protesters have been spared jail terms at their sentencing hearing at Isleworth Crown Court.
[Leadership] The unreliability of public power supply is no longer news. However, with the unbundling of the Power Holding Company of Nigeria (PHCN), the success recorded in the telecommunications sector was a good reason for Nigerians to expect such a miracle to happen in the power sector. So far, that has turned out to be a misplaced hope.
Learn more about SNAP-X — an bio-inspired gel mimicking the scent of healthy reefs to support coral reef restoration.
From eligibility to cost, here’s how households and businesses can take advantage of the cheaper home batteries program Change by Degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com It’s not an overstatement to say Australians love solar power . Without batteries, though, households have struggled to take full advantage of their rooftop systems. Either they don’t capture all the energy produced during the day or they lose their power when the grid goes down. Now the Australian government is looking to fix that with its cheaper home batteries program, which will come into effect from 1 July. Here’s everything you need...
The Tropical Forests Forever Facility, an initiative spearheaded by Brazil, would raise money from investments and pay countries to preserve forests – can it succeed where carbon markets have failed?
President Donald Trump made light of a gift from the United Arab Emirates on Friday, when he was gifted a box from UAE officials containing a single drop of oil. “This is the highest quality oil there is on the planet. But they only gave me a drop,” he said, laughing. But that one drop … The post UAE gifts Trump a single drop of oil appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Officials say advanced technology will allow for earlier wind speed and storm surge forecasts for Hawaii.
The United Nations Secretary-General warned on Friday that Himalayan glaciers are “caving in,” urging immediate action to address the climate crisis, especially in the world’s most fragile ecosystems.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- At least 17 people have been killed and more than 84,000 others displaced by flash floods following torrential rains across Somalia since mid-April, the United Nations relief agency said on Tuesday.
Low-income neighborhoods of color are disproportionately affected by truck and car emissions. The post Air quality project in Buffalo, New York, could one day help residents breathe easier appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Image: The Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission brings us this cloud-free view of Svalbard, a remote Norwegian archipelago in the Arctic Ocean.
Interested parties say water resources, tribal sovereignty and public engagement are threatened by the budget reconciliation bill’s amendment. The post Public lands for housing in Nevada and Utah called ‘giveaway’ appeared first on High Country News.
Irregular weather patterns mean that predicting storms and other weather-related phenomena is becoming increasingly difficult.
Arizona would be the fifth state to gain “primacy” over the permitting of wells used to inject carbon dioxide underground.
The EPA administrator might have provided a road map to revoking the critical scientific finding in a rule that repeals the power plant climate regulation.
The deal entails delivery of carbon credits generated from projects that sequester carbon dioxide by planting trees or restoring degraded land.
In Melbourne, 14C was the forecast maximum for Saturday, with a high chance of showers, the BoM says Australia news live: latest politics updates Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Winter is coming for south-eastern Australia this weekend, with the Bureau of Meteorology forecasting rain, hail and even snow for some parts of the country. In New South Wales, wet and windy conditions could see a “really rough end to the weekend”, Miriam Bradbury, a senior meteorologist at the bureau, said. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
The Alberta Energy Regulator has approved a controversial coal exploration proposal in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains despite fierce opposition.
It is the start of flood season in southern Alberta, but experts say lower than normal snowpack in the mountains means there isn't much threat of flooding in Calgary this year.
Learn about the strongest solar storm to ever strike Earth, occurring around 14,300 years ago during the last Ice Age.
To Compete in International Low-Carbon Markets, Chemical Companies Need Transparent Emissions Accounting alicia.cypress… Thu, 05/15/2025 - 15:50 The U.S. chemical industry produces over 70,000 different types of plastics, fabrics, personal care, fertilizer, pharmaceuticals, rubber and other products. The U.S. Department of Energy estimates that, combined with oil refining, chemical production is responsible for about 8% of the U.S.’s gross domestic product. Of that output, 28% is exported at an estimated projected value of $175 billion throughout 2025. Chemical production’s large role in the U.S. economy and the exports that sustain it make it a vital industry. Yet, it must adapt to growing pressure internationally for goods that are produced with zero or few...
Learn more about the first-of-its-kind study that shows how climate change could be making a staple food more toxic to consume.
Record-high heat so early in the season means state has been hotter than Death Valley, the hottest place on Earth Texas is in the grip of an extraordinary heatwave this week, with record-breaking temperatures sweeping across the central and southern regions of the state. While 100F days are common in Texas summers, such early-season heat is unusual. The record-high heat means that Texas has been recently hotter than Death Valley, California, which is often cited as the hottest place on Earth. Continue reading...
Recently, researchers discovered mushballs in Jupiter's atmosphere. They may be present in Saturn and the ice giants, Neptune and Uranus, as well.
[Foroyaa] The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCNAR) has officially opened its new office complex in Abuko, a sprawling 5,378-square-meter facility designed to centralize operations and improve coordination among the ministry's departments.
The Carolina Hurricanes have swarmed the Washington Capitals through the first four games of their best-of-7 series.
The deep cracking sound bursting from within the ice signals the dramatic fall about to happen. Seconds later, a block of ice some 70 metres tall — the size of a 20-storey building — collapses from the face of the Perito Moreno glacier into the aquamarine water below.
Für das Hurricane und Southside Festival ist der Timetable veröffentlicht worden. Als Überraschungs-Act ist Olli Schulz mit dabei. Die Line-ups für die Festivals Hurricane und Southside 2025 sind noch einmal erweitert worden. Prominenter Neuzugang: Olli Schulz & Band. Zudem wurde am Donnerstag (15. Mai) auch ein Timetable für beide Musik-Events veröffentlicht. Das Line-Up mit Timetable gibt es sowohl für Hurricane als auch Southside in der App der Schwesterfestivals. News für das Hurricane Festival... Der Beitrag Hurricane & Southside 2025: Timetable ist da – Olli Schulz mit dabei erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
‘They can be tens or even a hundred meters wide – that’s big enough to fly a helicopter through.’ The post Ice melt opens up enormous cracks in Greenland’s ice sheet appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Gaps in oversight mean much of the Amazon's beef supply chain remains linked to forest destruction.
Mixing electroactive materials, solid-state electrolytes, and conductive carbon to fabricate composite electrodes is the most practiced but least understood process in all-solid-state batteries, which strongly dictates interfacial stability and charge ...
[UN News] Long overlooked as a major contributor to global greenhouse gas emissions, the shipping industry is now at the forefront of a unique display of international cooperation. The shift signals that even the world's largest transport sector can be steered toward climate accountability.
Legal experts say it’s unlikely judges will bow to the president’s expansive arguments that state efforts to address global warming are unconstitutional.
His budget proposal would extend the state’s carbon trading program through 2045 and reserve at least $1 billion per year for high-speed rail.
New York's Rochester and Buffalo and Minnesota's Duluth don't face hurricanes or storm surges. They are also connected to large freshwater lakes.
Prime Minister Mark Carney said his plan involves using domestic oil and gas production to displace imports, particularly from the U.S.
Bill would force major polluters to pay into fund for flood defences and home insulation – but has little chance of becoming law Fossil fuel companies and their shareholders and owners of superyachts and private jets should have to pay into a fund for flood defences and home insulation, according to a private member’s bill to be launched on Thursday. The bill is part of a broader movement by campaigners to “make polluters pay”, demanding that oil and gas companies, and those who benefit from fossil fuels, should take on more of the direct responsibility for tackling the climate crisis, rather than funding such measures from general taxation. Continue reading...
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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has refuted claims of a radiation leak from any Pakistani nuclear facility, following reports that Indian missiles struck Kirana Hills during Operation Sindoor. This clarification counters widespread social media speculation and foreign media theories. The IAEA confirmed that, based on available information, no radiation release occurred.
Taiwan will turn off its last nuclear reactor on Saturday, fuelling concerns over the self-ruled island's reliance on imported energy and vulnerability to a Chinese blockade.
Chris O'Shea, chief executive of Centrica, said he was 'frustrated' at the 'misinformation' that renewable energy will bring down costs for households.
Offshore oil rigs are like small towns out on the water. Here's how many people you can expect to find out there, and how long they stay before a break.
Last year, the Biden administration set limits on PFAS in drinking water systems. Donald Trump’s EPA is planning to dramatically soften that rule.
STATEMENT: US Congressmembers Introduce Bipartisan Carbon Tax Legislation nate.shelter@wri.org Wed, 05/14/2025 - 16:44 WASHINGTON (May 14, 2025) — Today, Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Salud Carbajal (D-CA) introduced the MARKET CHOICE Act , a bipartisan proposal aiming to replace the federal gasoline tax with a broader carbon tax targeting CO₂ emissions from fossil fuel combustion and large industrial sources. The bill also includes a border tax adjustment to tackle carbon intensity and competitiveness issues, joining efforts from both Republicans and Democrats to address trade and climate concerns. The majority of revenue generated would be allocated to infrastructure investments, replenishing the Highway Trust Fund, which is currently funded by...
Geothermal could be the Holy Grail of energy: unlimited and right under our feet — and the same technologies that delivered the miracle of American shale can now tap it.
Greenland's foreign minister is the new chair of the Arctic Council as the Kingdom of Denmark takes over the position from Norway.
Nunavut had its first-ever hockey win at the Arctic Winter Games in 2023. Now, a medal from that game will be displayed at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto, to commemorate the historic win.
A new bioengineered ink dramatically boosts coral larvae settlement.
After record temperatures in 2024, climate scientists had expected this year to be cooler, but instead the planet seems to be heading for a second year above the 1.5°C climate goal
The four Just Stop Oil protesters were planning to glue themselves to the airport taxiway last August.
The store connects people with equipment donated by solar companies in the wake of Hurricane Helene. The post A free store helps hurricane survivors go solar in western North Carolina appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Australians in New South Wales are facing yet another extreme weather challenge even as thousands are still reeling from days of storms and unprecedented flooding. Massive dust clouds blanketed parts of the state, including the capital of Sydney, on Tuesday, creating conditions which experts warn are hazardous to health. Authorities warned of “extremely poor” air quality in some suburbs, with PM10 particle levels exceeding 600 – far above the “good” threshold of 40, according to environmental...
Canada's new minister emphasized the need to get major projects built quickly and stressed the importance of a range of sectors.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright's order came just two days before the Midcontinent Independent System Operator implemented rolling outages in Louisiana.
Lawyers for Charleston, South Carolina, and the oil and gas industry will duel over the details of a climate case in a two-day hearing.
The latest version of Grok is promoting fringe climate viewpoints in a way it hasn’t done before, observers say.
[Premium Times] The government attributed the frequent rainstorms and strong winds in Ekiti and other parts of the World to global climate change.
Gen Z and younger millennials are the most climate literate generations the world has ever seen. They learned about climate change in school; now, it's part of how they plan for the future, including for jobs, housing ... and kids. So, what do experts say about how to navigate the kid question? In this installment of Nature Quest, Short Wave speaks to climate journalist Alessandra Ram about the future she sees for her newborn daughter. Plus, how do we raise the next generation in a way that's good for the planet? Resources discussed in this episode include: Jade Sasser's book, Climate Anxiety and the Kid Question Kimberly Nicholas's High Impact Climate Action Guide Elizabeth Bechard's book, Parenting in a Changing Climate The Climate Mental Health Network 's Climate Emotions Wheel...
The salty wind blows across the ruins of Ghana's Fort Prinzenstein, where thick walls once held thousands of enslaved Africans before their journey across the Atlantic. - Modern economy at risk - Ghana's castles and forts -- particularly Cape Coast Castle and Elmina Castle -- attract thousands of visitors each year, mostly African Americans seeking to reconnect with their ancestral past.
[New Times] Experts have proposed the establishment of a 'Green jobs assessment model' to be considered in the ongoing revision of Rwanda's $11 billion climate action plan, in order to ensure that environmental and climate change policies create more jobs rather than causing employment losses.
Meg O’Neill has called out young people as being against fossil fuels while ordering cheap online consumer goods. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Former Labor minister Ed Husic has called for the government to move beyond words to action, and said sanctions on Israel are “probably under consideration”. After Anthony Albanese on Monday said Israel’s blockade of aid into Gaza was “an outrage”, Husic said the prime minister’s comments were important but the government should do “whatever we can”. He told ABC Radio National: We’ve got to the threshold where there’s an expectation we move beyond words … We should be speaking up, but beyond speaking up, I think it’s important that we act, and I certainly think it’s vital our...
Governments must help households to make the switch to cleaner energy, and change the rules so that the benefits and costs are fairly shared Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The great energy transition is happening before our eyes. You can see it on our roofs: more than one in three Australian homes now have solar. You can see it on our roads: nearly 10% of new cars sold in Australia last year were electric. But the greening of Australia is creating losers as well as winners. While wealthier households are saving on their energy bills by installing solar panels and switching from gas to all-electric, many people have no choice but to stay with more expensive fossil fuels. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s...
Logan Stankoven unwound a smoldering wrist shot, buzzing Sergei Bobrovsky's right shoulder to launch a Carolina Hurricanes shutout of the Florida Panthers on Monday in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference finals.
A fuel tank fire on Monday halted production at Ecuador's largest oil refinery, sparking the evacuation of nearby residents as a giant plume of smoke billowed from the facility.
A new kind of space race unfolds on the moon's south pole.
Wed. May 28th 1pm ET/10am PT to Sun. June 1st 5:30pm ET/2:30pm PT on YouTube: 100 HOURS TO SAVE AMERICA'S FORECASTS Whether it's tomorrow's temperatures or the sea level in fifty years, Americans need to plan for our futures. For generations, the US government has invested in the science that helps us do so , building one of the greatest meteorology and climate science communities in the world. In recent months, this community have been thwarted in our mission of serving the public due to substantial cuts and firings . These actions have already hurt our forecasts , endangering Americans as hurricane season approaches . Legally required assessments of the climate are being stopped , and far more drastic cuts are being proposed . But it's...
Captured carbon dioxide could be injected deep in the Earth to dissolve rocks, freeing up nickel and other key metals vital for batteries
[Egypt Online] Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi affirmed on Monday, May 26, 2025 the country's readiness to expand partnerships with US energy firms to support their growth across Africa. Speaking at the Egypt-US Policy Leaders Forum 2025, he highlighted Egypt's strategic ties with 57 international oil companies and described the nation as a gateway to the continent.
High pressure and hot, dry air from north Africa to bring temperatures 5-10 degrees above normal for time of year Spain is bracing for another sweltering end to May, with the mercury in southern parts of the country set to hit 40C (104F) as high-pressure areas and a mass of hot, dry air bring temperatures more than 10C above the seasonal norm. The high temperatures come almost exactly three years after some areas of Spain experienced their hottest May since records began and the temperature at Seville airport reached 41C. Continue reading...
“Today, we can leverage our massive international membership to push for broader systemic change and create a real sense of urgency," says director Heath Lowndes.
The EPA is an agency in the U.S. government tasked with helping to clean up the environment. Early on, cars became a primary concern. Here's what happened.
How the models did last year, and why you should pay the most heed to the National Hurricane Center forecast. The post Which hurricane models should you trust in 2025? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
What roles do our pensions, investments and banking decisions play in supporting fossil fuel projects? And how green are the sustainable alternatives?
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has warned of a heatwave across the country on Monday due to a hot air mass. Weather maps predict that the heat wave will break on the northwestern sector near the cities of Salloum and Marsa Matrouh, while the hot air mass will continue to dominate the cities of Lower … The post Heat wave strikes Egypt on Monday, temperatures as high as 43C in Luxor and Aswan appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Local options such as rooftop solar and battery storage could play larger role in backing up power system, Aemo says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s electricity market operator is considering new infrastructure options in the rollout of wind, solar and storage, in response to a 25-55% increase in the cost of overhead powerlines. Its draft electricity network options report , released Friday, recognised the potential for local resources such as rooftop solar and battery storage to play a much larger role in the reliability and security of the power system, complementing transmission lines. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
[263Chat] Parliamentarians have been urged to champion food sustainability initiatives in their constituencies to enable government to redirect more funding towards critical social services, infrastructure and national development in the face of intensifying climate change.
A Liberian-flagged container ship that capsized off India's southwestern coast is at risk of causing an oil spill, officials said, as they rush to prevent an environmental catastrophe.
The Australian Energy Regulator is allowing huge electricity price increases from July 1 as more people charge electric cars at home.
Beijing could crush Taiwan by knocking out the island’s key infrastructure nodes – amplifying its vulnerability exponentially like a “butterfly effect”, according to an article in the May issue of Chinese military magazine Naval and Merchant Ships. The article detailed 30 to 40 “super critical” targets that could lead to a chain collapse of fundamental infrastructure systems if attacked with “best timing”, including liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities that were the focus of a recent People’s...
Bodies of 5 skiers found on Swiss glacier near Zermatt; climber killed in an avalanche on the Morgenhorn in Bern.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 26 May 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02349-3The adoption of natural climate solutions in crop-lands, such as cover crops, no tillage and residue retention, is widely assumed to provide both climate change mitigation and crop yield benefits. We find important spatially variable trade-offs between these outcomes and demonstrate that safeguarding crop yields will substantially lower the mitigation potential of natural climate solutions.
India's renewable energy sector has experienced substantial growth, increasing from 75.52 GW in 2014 to 232 GW. Solar power has been a key driver, surging from 2.82 GW to over 108 GW. Solar manufacturing capabilities have also expanded significantly, with module production capacity reaching 90 GW.
Stark warnings about threatened coastal areas should prompt fresh efforts to protect those most at risk In his classic study of the 17th-century Dutch golden age, The Embarrassment of Riches, the art historian Simon Schama showed how the biblical story of Noah’s ark resonated in a culture where catastrophic floods were an ever-present threat. The history of the Netherlands includes multiple instances of storms breaching dikes , leading to disastrous losses of life and land. These traumatic episodes were reflected in the country’s art and literature, as well as its engineering. In countries where floods are less of a danger, memories tend to be more localised: a mark on a wall showing how high waters rose when a town’s river flooded; a seaside garden such as the one in Felixstowe ...
A regional partnership aims to train young people in anticipation of increasing demand for renewable energy-focused jobs in the heart of coal country.
Voting began Sunday in Surinamese parliamentary elections that will determine who will harness giant oil wealth to carry out a rags-to-riches transformation of the smallest country in South America.
While Kazakhstan is taking steps towards mitigating climate change’s effects, the world needs major actors to step up and lead the way.
Ten years after the reintroduction of western quolls and brushtail possums into the Ikara-Flinders Ranges national park, rangers say populations of the once-locally extinct mammals are flourishing. In a joint effort between Foundation for Australia’s Most Endangered Species and the South Australian government, the animals live in 'safer havens' in the park where predator numbers have been reduced Continue reading...
Japan is a world leader in funding natural gas projects, while at the same time leading a forum in Asia calling for a fossil fuel phase-out.
About 8,800 villagers around Chikwawa in Malawi are receiving the equivalent of £433 each - and the Foreign Office insists the best way to send the money is directly to each of them.
The EPA argued in its proposal that eliminating those emissions would have no meaningful effect on public health and welfare.
Climate change is not only causing environmental damage but also significantly impacting mental health, leading to eco-anxiety and ecological grief, especially among younger generations. Experts emphasize the need for integrated care models and increased awareness to address climate-related distress. Recognizing eco-anxiety as a valid concern and promoting emotional resilience are crucial for holistic climate action.
Carbon ceramic brakes are common place in a lot of high end supercars and sports cars. What are the benefits of this rather expensive braking solution?
India has justified its decision to suspend the Indus Waters Treaty, citing Pakistan's violation of the agreement's principles following the Pahalgam terror attack. The Ministry of External Affairs highlighted Pakistan's disregard for goodwill and friendship, coupled with cross-border terrorism hindering India's treaty exploitation. Shifts in ground realities, including climate change and engineering advancements, necessitate renegotiation for the 21st century.
Duramax engines are known for being reliable, but even they need regular engine oil changes to stay at their best. Here's how much oil you'll need.
The Trump administration wants to block states from trying to limit the “astounding” costs and impacts of climate change
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Sea level rise will become unmanageable at just 1.5C of global heating and lead to “catastrophic inland migration”, the scientists behind a new study have warned. This scenario may unfold even if the average level of heating over the last decade of […]
The agency plans to argue that carbon emissions from power plants do not contribute “significantly” to climate change. Scientists disagree.
[New Dawn] Liberia has taken a giant step in renewable energy, with an investment of US$105 Million.
Weary residents on NSW's Mid North Coast have begun cleaning up the damage caused by the record-breaking floods.
Want to reduce your carbon footprint but live in a flat? Here are some tips for getting it done Change by degrees offers life hacks and sustainable living tips each Saturday to help reduce your household’s carbon footprint Got a question or tip for reducing household emissions? Email us at changebydegrees@theguardian.com Australia has the highest uptake of rooftop solar in the world – with more than 4m solar installations across the country. In 2022 more than 30% of Australian households were generating solar energy on their rooftops – but in many cases those living in apartments have been left behind. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
The president signed executive orders that threaten to erode the decades-long independence of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
As Arctic ice melts, global powers seize new opportunities to extract oil, speed up trade and boost their military presence.
President aims to construct new nuclear reactors as he implements his own energy policies and undoes Joe Biden’s Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders on Friday intended to spur a “nuclear energy renaissance” through the construction of new reactors he said would satisfy the electricity demands of data centers for artificial intelligence and other emerging industries. The orders represented the president’s latest foray into the policy underlying America’s electricity supply. Trump declared a national energy emergency on his first day in office over and moved to undo a ban implemented by Joe Biden on new natural gas export terminals and expand oil and gas drilling in Alaska. Continue reading...
Some of the wealthiest cities along the US coastline could soon sink under the waves of rising sea levels, according to a report predicting alarming changes throughout the US by 2050.
US president wants to cut licensing process from years to 18 months in effort to boost nuclear power production Harvard University has sued the Trump administration over its decision to revoke the Ivy League school’s ability to enrol international students, a move the school called unconstitutional and retaliatory . Reuters reports that in a complaint filed in Boston federal court, Harvard called the revocation a “blatant violation” of the US constitution’s first amendment and other federal laws. Continue reading...
Hurricane Helene captured by NOAA's GOES-16 satellite as it approached Florida on September 26, 2024.
As any reader is likely aware, in the United States big deletions are being made to the capabilities of a plethora of federal agencies. These include the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), which has a mission including that of keeping us safer in the case of "bad luck" due to weather. The National Weather Service (NWS) was already operating in an environment of scarcity, and now resources for operational synoptic and forecast reporting capacity are being stripped to the bone and beyond. But wait: there's more. Other agencies such as the US Department of Energy (DOE), the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and the United States Geological Survey (USGS) are seeing deep cuts to research. Across the entire spectrum...
The discovery highlights how penguins and other polar seabirds help shape their environments, even as they are under threat from climate change.
In between Trump administrations, multiple EPA officials represented the chemical industry, often as lobbyists, opposing EPA regulations.
The council advised EPA administrators, integrated environmental justice into agency decisions and strove to improve public health in needy communities.
Suspicions were first reported last year that the world’s biggest greenhouse gas polluter was managing to cut its emissions five years earlier than planned.
To address flooded train stations and unshaded hot bus stops, public transit will need infrastructure investments to keep up with climate change. The post Extreme weather could cause more disruptions to Chicago public transit appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
As people wait for answers about what caused the dystopian power cut, several have questioned Spain's heavy reliance on renewable energy sources.
TotalEnergies will face a Paris civil court in June over allegations it made false advertisements about its climate pledges -- an unprecedented case in France against a major fossil fuel company, activists said Friday.
Veteran defenseman Gustav Forsling scored 77 seconds in to start a Florida Panthers steamrolling of the Carolina Hurricanes in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference finals.
The German government reverses the country's long held opposition to nuclear power, business sentiment improves slightly and more news from Germany on Friday May 23rd.
[Namibian] As the world battles with climate change, climate financing has become a priority for many governments, and the Ministry of Finance has been tasked with establishing a framework to encourage private sector investment in climate change initiatives.
The attorneys general allege the asset management companies conspired to slash U.S. coal production.
The U.S. oil giant has been a major contributor to Venezuela’s economy in recent years, supplying about 20 percent of its output.
Senior Liberals ‘uncomfortable’ with precedent set in negotiations, as Turnbull accuses Nationals of ‘holding a gun to the Liberal party’s head’ Australia news live: latest politics updates Full federal election results: live Australian Senate seat count See our full coverage of the Australian election Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The opposition leader, Sussan Ley, is slated to announce a frontbench line up next week after reconciliation talks with the National party led to an in-principle policy deal on Friday. The in-principle deal extends to a new policy to lift the Howard-era moratorium on nuclear power in Australia, but stops short of Peter Dutton’s commitment for the federal government to build and run state-owned reactors – an...
Anthony Albanese acknowledges home insurance now a ‘real challenge’ as government announces disaster assistance for 19 local council areas in NSW NSW floods live updates: latest flooding news NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says extreme weather events such as the mid-north coast floods are becoming more frequent and intense as one person remains missing and four people have died in the disaster. “You are not alone,” was the message from the prime minister on Friday, as he travelled up to Maitland from Canberra to better grasp the scale of the massive flooding and the required emergency response. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Legislation proposed by two Republican senators would increase U.S. manufacturing by imposing tariffs on high-emissions imports.
Heat waves are becoming more common and intense underwater due to climate change, which can bleach sea anemones that clownfish call home.
[New Times] Frica Is Rich -- but remains poor. Beneath its soil lie vast mineral reserves--gold, diamonds, cobalt, lithium--worth trillions and essential to modern industries and technologies. Above ground, ecological treasures like Rwanda's Nyungwe Forest and Volcanoes National Park offer immense environmental and economic value.
Floods have left people stranded in northern New South Wales.
BoM says heavy rainfall will extend south through NSW today with some areas set to receive up to 160mm. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Darren Chester says focus on Coalition split ‘frustrating’ Nationals MP Darren Chester says “there are bigger issues” than the makeup of the coalition. It’s been frustrating to be talking about ourselves at a time when, you know, much of the mid coast, the central coast and north coast of New South Wales is facing devastating floods including loss of life. And in close to home in Victoria central and western Victoria and northern Victoria right through South Australia there’s a devastating drought. We need to resolve our issues as quickly as we can, because there are bigger issues facing...
The massive tax bill just passed by House Republicans would gut clean energy tax credits for individuals and businesses. It now heads to the Senate. The post One big, beautiful, climate-killing bill appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00618J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Saurabh Parab, Jonathan Lee, Matthew Miyagishima, Qiushi Miao, Bhargav Bhamwala, Alex Liu, Louis Ah, Bhagath Sreenarayanan, Kun Ryu, Mingqian Li, Neal Arakawa, Robert D. Schmidt, Mei Cai, Fang Dai, Ping Liu, Shen Wang, Ying Shirley Meng Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries hold significant promise for electric vehicles and aviation due to their high energy density and cost-effectiveness. However, understanding the root causes of performance degradation remains a formidable... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Record floods cut a destructive path through eastern Australia on Friday, caking houses in silt, washing out roads and separating 50,000 people from help.
Sea levels will rise — by metres, not centimetres — and the time to prepare is now. Drawing on ancient clues and the latest science, Johanna Wagstaffe explains what Earth’s past reveals about our coastal future — and why smart planning today could protect millions in the decades and centuries to come.
U.S. officials are predicting another above-normal hurricane season, with six to 10 tropical storms expected to become hurricanes and three to five to reach major status.
In a legal bait and switch, migrants who are showing up to court hearings that allow them to stay in the country are having their cases thrown out, only to be arrested by waiting ICE agents as they leave.
Huge colonies of penguins in Antarctica fill the air with ammonia, which boosts particles in the atmosphere that allow climate-cooling clouds to form
The Make America Healthy Again Commission's assessment blasts the chemical industry's influence. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin says the solution lies with innovation.
The Atlantic storm season could produce up to 19 named storms, including up to 10 hurricanes and five major storms, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
A ritzy Beverly Hills hotel always charged Sean “Diddy” Combs an extra $1,000 to repair damages after the fallen music mogul left the room covered in baby oil and candle wax, according to testimony. The L’Ermitage hotel’s internal notes about Combs detailed how rooms that the Bad Boy Records founder stayed in had to be...
Open access notables Shifting Gears in a Shifting Climate: Birds Adjust Migration Speed in Response to Spring Vegetation Green-Up , Amaral et al., Diversity and Distributions Our results have direct implications for the conservation of migratory bird diversity in Eastern North America. While birds show some plasticity in adjusting migration pace, this flexibility has limits—particularly when green-up occurs unusually early. Coupled with the slow pace of climate change mitigation through policy and behaviour, migratory birds face constrained options. Mismatches between migration timing and peak resource availability at stopover and breeding sites may reduce reproductive success and survival (Youngflesh et al. 2023 ). Conservation efforts should therefore...
The hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to Nov. 30, will be an active one, says the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we get some tips on how to prepare your home for the summer's hot weather, and possible smoke and wildfires; map out PFAS contamination across Canada; and learn why many new cars being sold worldwide are electric — and what that could mean for Canada.
US senators on Thursday blocked California's landmark mandate phasing out gas-powered cars, dealing a blow to the state's move towards electric vehicles in a pointed rebuke of Democratic climate change policies.
For community groups to allege violations of environmental rules, a state law says groups have to use federally-approved testing equipment, and it sets restrictions for analyzing and sharing the data.
A raging debate at EPA and in Congress could draw hard lines aound who's liable for PFAS cleanups and who's a “passive receiver" of the contaminants.
I was researching the role of the church in addressing contemporary issues such as gender-based violence, climate change, and social justice when I came across the #ChurchToo movement—and I got really excited. Not because the stories were easy to read (they weren’t), but because this movement was a bold, necessary conversation that faith communities could […]
The odds are good for a wet winter, prolonging the sodden autumn on the east coast, but bringing relief for the drought-stricken inland.
Antarctica's icy wilderness is warming rapidly under the weight of human-driven climate change, yet a new study points to an unlikely ally in the fight to keep the continent cool: penguin poo.
India's UN mission hosted an International Tea Day event, emphasising tea's role in economic empowerment and sustainable development. Ambassador Harish highlighted the industry's support for millions of livelihoods, particularly for women in rural India. Discussions addressed challenges like climate change impacting small-scale farmers, with calls for innovation and climate-smart practices to ensure the industry's future.
Climate-driven changes to the chemical landscape of reefs affect the recovery of kelp forests
Ground-level ozone in North America and Western Europe may become less sensitive to cutting NOx emissions. The opposite may occur in Northeast Asia.
A polar blast originating in Antarctica is headed towards southeastern Australia.
The mid-Atlantic grid operator says its speedier process for bringing more power onto its system will expand renewable energy. Is it too late?
Green groups lacked standing to challenge EPA's decision to give Louisiana regulatory power over the wells, the federal appeals court found.
Nationals leader suggests dispute could be settled before parliament resumes in late July Australia news live: latest politics updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Sussan Ley and David Littleproud have signalled the fractured opposition Coalition could reform in time for the resumption of parliament in July, pausing plans to name their frontbench lineups to give the Liberals more time to consider Nationals policy demands. The two leaders held direct talks on Thursday morning, less than 48 hours after the first split between the parties since the late 1980s. But Littleproud insisted any reconciliation was still contingent on the four key demands. They include the introduction of nuclear power, break up powers for the supermarkets, a $20bn regional...
Senate Democrats gave the EPA administrator an earful over Trump administration efforts to cancel spending.
The record comes as the EU has decided to delay anti-deforestation rules and pull back other environmental protections in a bid to boost economic competitiveness.
Introduced from South America, mathenge was intended to halt desertification, but now three-quarters of the country is at risk of invasion by the invasive tree For his entire life, John Lmakato has lived in Lerata, a village nestled at the foot of Mount Ololokwe in northern Kenya’s Samburu county. “This used to be a treeless land. Grass covered every inch of the rangelands, and livestock roamed freely,” he says. Lmakato’s livestock used to roam freely in search of pasture, but three years ago he lost 193 cattle after they wandered into a conservation area in Laikipia – known for the fight over land access between Indigenous pastoralists and commercial ranchers. Continue reading...
Cases of Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses have been increasing in Quebec for more than a decade, and experts say climate change is partially to blame.
Liberals agree to postpone announcement of shadow cabinet in attempt to broker agreement two days after dramatic split. Follow today’s news live NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Minns says community ‘no doubt bracing’ for more bad news after flooding death The NSW premier is “bracing for more tough news” following news of a death in the state’s inundated mid-north coast. It’s devastating for that man and his family and his friends. [It’s] a tight-knit community on the mid-north coast, and to lose anyone in these natural disasters is obviously horrifying. So I’m very sorry for that man’s passing. We should be bracing for more tough news over the next 24 hours. We’re very grateful we got enormous...
Residents describe anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented level of flooding strikes the Manning river NSW floods live updates: latest flooding news NSW floods map: record-breaking rain in charts and maps Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast More than 48,800 people and 23,200 dwellings were isolated by record flood waters on the mid-north coast of New South Wales on Wednesday, the State Emergency Service said, as it predicted another 200mm of rain in the next 24-48 hours. Residents described anxious waits for rescue as unprecedented flooding struck the Manning river, inundating homes and businesses across the region. The Manning river has already surpassed its 1929 record flood level. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue...
[This Day] The Nigerian Defence Academy (NDA) in Kaduna has commended that federal government over the commissioning of a state-of-the-art 2.5 megawatts Hybrid Solar Power Plant and the Phase One 600-kilowatts photovoltaic solar power project.
Delhi experienced a powerful thunderstorm with wind speeds reaching 60–70 km/h, causing traffic disruptions and flight delays. The storm, triggered by a cyclonic circulation over Haryana and nearby areas, followed a day of extreme heat where the heat index soared to 50.2°C.
A Delta flight that made an emergency landing in Atlanta in February had no visible oil in its right engine, the National Transportation Safety Board announced on Wednesday.
With the US in retreat from climate negotiations, China's Xi Jinping could become the next green global leader
The Inflation Reduction Act was once hailed as the biggest climate law in U.S. history. But as supporters try to save it, they’ve stopped talking about the environment altogether.
Canada Pension Plan Investments has dropped a net-zero by 2050 target for carbon emissions, according to an annual report released on Wednesday, following several Canadian financial institutions that have backtracked on climate commitments.
Amazon.com investors at its annual meeting again rejected all outside shareholder resolutions, including three meant to address the online retail giant’s impact on climate change. Voters approved the reelection of 12 directors and proposed executive compensation. Shareholders put forth eight proposals, all of which Amazon encouraged investors to vote against. Amazon shareholders rejected all three proposals meant to address the ecommerce giant’s impact on...
by Jennifer Berry Hawes and Mollie Simon, with additional reporting by Cassandra Garibay ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. When Hurricane Helene plowed over the Southeast last September, it caused more inland deaths than any hurricane in recorded history. The highest per capita death toll occurred in Yancey County, a rural expanse in the rugged Black Mountains of North Carolina devastated by flash flooding...
India is set to bolster its energy security by acquiring a fleet of 112 locally-built crude carriers by 2040, investing approximately $10 billion. This initiative aims to reduce reliance on foreign vessels and increase the proportion of Indian-built tankers in its fleet, aligning with the nation's goal to expand its refining capacity and become a developed nation by 2047.
A hearing Wednesday was EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin's most contentious so far.
Western Canadian premiers are set to meet in Yellowknife with trade, energy and Arctic security among the top topics expected to be discussed.
While coca crops remain the primary driver of deforestation, the report also highlights illegal gold mining as a growing threat.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia has launched a major enforcement operation to address illegal construction in the Johnsonville and Jacob Town communities.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Climate scientists weren't expecting 2023. The planet's temperature is increasing thanks to that whole burning fossil fuels thing. But 2023 was different: Temperatures lurched upwards. And 2024 was even hotter, passing the crucial 1.5 degree global warming limit. Now, scientists are trying to work out what's driven this climate spike - and work out whether it's just a bump in the road, or a sign that our planet's engine might have become turbo charged... Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam Follow Gavin Schmidt on Blue Sky: https://bsky.app/profile/climateofgavin.bsky.social...
Engine oil is the lifeblood of your vehicle, and it's important to change it on schedule. However, can you just top it off? Here's what you need to know.
Die Single stammt aus ihrem neuen Album „Virgin“. Das bekommt ebenfalls ein sehr intimes Cover-Artwork. Spätestens seit dem schillernden Cover-Artwork für „Solar Power“ gehören Aufsehen erregende Visuals für Platten und Singles zur Performance von Lorde dazu. Nachdem zuletzt das graphische Antlitz ihres neuen Albums „Virgin“ (erscheint am 27. Juni) bekannt wurde und ihre Fans dazu bewog, anzunehmen, die Sängerin würde hier ihre Verhütungsmethode enthüllen, birgt auch das Artwork für ihren... Der Beitrag Lorde klebt sich für „Man Of The Year“ die Brüste ab erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
CNN — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Kursk for the first time since Moscow claimed to have completely recaptured the region following a surprise incursion by Ukrainian forces last year, Russian state media reported on Wednesday. Putin met with municipal leaders in the city of Kurchatov and visited the Kursk nuclear power plant, which is … The post Putin makes first visit to Kursk since Russia claimed to have recaptured the region appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A record 67,000 square kilometres of primary rainforest was lost from the tropics in 2024, with global warming and El Niño contributing to a massive jump in fire-driven damage
Monday's agreement calls for Georgia Power to file a separate plan next year to charge for $800 million in reconstruction costs after Hurricane Helene.
Prices are expected to remain low for the state auction Wednesday, giving the state less money to cut pollution and address climate change.
Up to 12 percent of India's greenhouse gas emission come from steelmaking. That number could double in five years.
Energy watchdog says it is ‘time to sound alarm’ over future shortages of metal needed for low-carbon transition Demand for copper, needed for the transition to a low-carbon world, will outstrip supply within the next decade, according to the global energy watchdog. Supplies of the metal, a key component of every form of electrical energy system at present, will fall 30% short of the amount required by 2035 if nothing is done, analysis by the International Energy Agency predicts . Continue reading...
Scotland must rapidly scale up climate action to meet its 2045 Net Zero target, the Climate Change Committee warns, urging faster progress on EVs, heat pumps and food emissions.
[The Conversation Africa] As winter approaches, memories of the past haunt South Africans in more ways than one. The country has experienced years of rolling blackouts, known locally as load shedding. During the worst periods of these power cuts in 2022 and 2023, South Africans who did not own solar photovoltaic systems or generators would go without electricity for up to 12 hours a day.
One of the biggest oil and gas producers operating in the UK North Sea has provided further evidence that firms see appeal in the area despite warnings there will be an exodus.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D4EE06180B, Paper Chungil Kim, Chanwoo Kim, Jeongin Seo, Jiwon Song, Subin Lee, Hangil Lee, Jaehwan Ko, Junseop Byeon, Hyung-Jun Song Perovskite solar cells (PSCs) have emerged as a promising photovoltaic technology due to their high efficiency and low-temperature processing. However, scaling PSCs into perovskite solar modules (PSMs) faces significant challenges,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Intense, persistent heat waves and severe drought are making devastating forest fires more likely. But new approaches can help local communities to save what's left.
The four policy sticking points that split the Nationals from the Liberal party highlight their vastly different stances on privatisation How Littleproud’s irresistible force met Ley’s immovable object Sussan Ley knew she faced a challenge. Then the Nationals went nuclear What does the split mean for Australian politics? – Full Story podcast The Coalition came unstuck over four policy areas: nuclear power, the $20bn regional Australia future fund, strengthening the universal service obligation in the provision of telecommunications, and increased powers to force Coles and Woolworths to divest. The National party room required the Liberal party to commit to them as a condition of a renewed Coalition agreement, and Sussan Ley would not. She had promised her party a root-and-branch...
RELEASE: Global Forest Loss Shatters Records in 2024, Fueled by Massive Fires darla.vanhoorn… Tue, 05/20/2025 - 18:01 New data shows fires triggered unprecedented global forest loss in 2024, releasing more than four times the emissions from all air travel in 2023 — with devastating impacts on people and the climate, according to Global Forest Watch's annual analysis WASHINGTON D.C. (May 21, 2025) — Global forest loss surged to record highs in 2024, driven by a catastrophic rise in fires, according to new data from the University of Maryland’s GLAD Lab, made available on World Resources Institute’s Global Forest Watch platform. Loss of tropical primary forests alone reached 6.7 million hectares — nearly twice as much as in 2023 and an area...
NASA has warned that massive solar storm is heading toward Earth, threatening to disrupt communications, navigation systems, and power grids around the world.
Today, climate change is at the top of the political agenda, with Pacific leaders calling it an “existential issue.”
The Stanley Cup Eastern Conference final is set. Here’s how to livestream Panthers vs. Hurricanes games without cable
Burgum defends Trump budget slashing green funds, saying AI and Iran pose bigger threats than warming The US has “plenty of time” to solve the climate crisis ,” the interior secretary, Doug Burgum, told a House committee on Tuesday. The comment came on his first of two days of testimony to House and Senate appropriators in which he defended Donald Trump ’s proposed budget, dubbed the “ one big, beautiful bill ”, that would extend tax reductions enacted during Trump’s first term, while cutting $5bn of funding for the Department of the Interior. Continue reading...
Quebec has had some of the highest gas prices in the country since Prime Minister Mark Carney scrapped the federal consumer price on carbon in April.
Study shows firms in Colorado, including Chevron, have pumped 30m lbs of chemicals in 18 months without meeting all disclosure rules Colorado oil and gas companies have pumped at least 30m lbs of secret chemicals into the ground over the past 18 months without making legally required disclosures, according to a new analysis. That’s in spite of first-in-the-nation rules requiring operators and their suppliers to list all chemicals used in drilling and extraction, while also banning any use of Pfas “forever chemicals” at oil and gas sites. Since the transparency law took effect in July 2023, operators have fracked 1,114 sites across the state, but as of 1 May chemical disclosures have not been filed for 675 of them – more than 60% of the total, the analysis says. Continue reading...
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Last month's power outage in Spain and Portugal has prompted questions over the stability of solar and wind. In its wake, debates around the phasing out of nuclear energy have been reignited.
The hemlines were high and the diamonds hefty as the world’s second-richest fiancee and her entourage stormed the Seine. Formez vos bataillons! To Cannes, in the country of France, where last night Jeff Bezos’s fiancee, Lauren Sánchez, got what she deserves: a philanthropy award. Lauren was honoured at something called the Global Gift Gala, where she received the women empowerment award for her commitment to climate justice, social justice and coming off at absolutely all times as a woman who refers to her breasts as “my girls”. Regular readers will know I have a huge amount of time for her. She accepted her gong wearing a necklace with a diamond pendant slightly larger than an Amazon warehouse, once again redrawing the blueprint that other humanitarians will simply need to watch and learn...
New data from Statistics Canada is expected to show the first impacts of the April removal of the consumer carbon price on inflation.
The EV lab at the Toledo Technology Academy of Engineering trains students to solve electricity and engineering challenges. The post Students learn to build electric cars at an Ohio public school appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Climate-induced sea level rise will see hundreds of millions of people forced to flee inland from coastal communities, even if the rise in the global temperature stays within the Paris Climate Agreement target.
Leaders have decided to defy the parliamentarian to kill car emissions rules.
A new satellite photo has revealed that the "megaberg," A23a, is beginning to break apart, spawning thousands of smaller ice chunks around the Antarctic island of South Georgia.
Researchers now say that the world needs to stay within 1°C of the pre-industrial average to avoid a catastrophic sea level rise.
Today’s carbon capture systems suffer a tradeoff between efficient capture and release, but a new approach developed at MIT can boost overall efficiency.
Newborns seen in colder waters as far south as Tasmania, indicating breeding and migration more complex than thought Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Baby humpback whales are turning up in unexpected places. In Australia, humpback mums were assumed to travel north to give birth in warmer, tropical waters – like the Great Barrier Reef – before migrating south with their calves along the “humpback highway” to feed in waters off Antarctica. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
U.S. exports of liquefied natural gas "will not be inconsistent" with the public interest, the Trump administration said Monday.
Rising seas will severely test humanity's resilience in the second half of the 21st century and beyond, even if nations defy the odds and cap global warming at the ambitious 1.5 degrees Celsius target, researchers said Tuesday.
A big part of the reason why is that unlike damage from hurricane winds and wildfires, flood damage isn’t covered by standard home insurance.
[The Conversation Africa] President Donald Trump's executive order withdrawing the US from the Paris Agreement raises the question of the implications for small African Indian Ocean island states.
The Trump administration is rewriting policies and reducing funding for multiple agencies that handle climate change, including NOAA, EPA and FEMA. We asked NPR reporters Lauren Sommer and Alejandra Borunda what that the implications of that are — and who the changes will affect. Want to hear more ways research is being impacted by the new administration? Email us at shortwave@nprg.org to let us know — and we may cover your idea in a future episode! Listen to every episode of Short Wave sponsor-free and support our work at NPR by signing up for Short Wave+ at plus.npr.org/shortwave .
A major solar storm is approaching Earth. NASA and other agencies issued warnings. This storm may cause radio blackouts and GPS issues. Vivid auroras are expected. The Sun's activity is increasing. Scientists are monitoring sunspot regions. The storm might affect power grids and satellites. The UK and Ireland could see Northern Lights. People should prepare for communication disruptions.
Suriname votes in parliamentary elections Sunday that will determine who oversees efforts for the next five years to transform the fortunes of one of South America's poorest nations with giant oil reserves.
Indonesia is dependent on energy imports, and Singapore-based companies are regular participants in Pertamina’s tenders for the purchase of petrol and crude oil.
Not sure how tight your oil filter should be? Learn the proper way to install it and why over-tightening or under-tightening can cause problems.
Introduced bees could be harming native species and risk driving them to extinction, researchers say Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Scientists have recommended limits on urban beekeeping after a peer-reviewed study found introduced honeybees could be harming Australian native bees and risked driving them to extinction. The Australian research, published in Frontiers in Bee Science , found native bees living in areas with high densities of introduced honeybees had fewer female offspring and a higher death rate in their first year of life. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
This is a re-post from the Climate Brink The climate has warmed by around 1.4C over the past 170 years as a result of human emissions of CO2 and other GHGs that have accumulated in the atmosphere. However, GHGs are not the only thing that has an impact on the climate system. Major volcanic eruptions can result in cooling that lasts a couple of years after the eruption, by emitting large amounts of light-reflecting sulfur dioxide aerosols high into the atmosphere. The precise climate impacts of an eruption are determined by a number of factors. These include: How much sulfur is emitted. Some volcanic eruptions are more or less sulfur rich, with the total sulfur content determining the potential magnitude of cooling resulting from the eruption. ...
Clichy-Batignolles, in the city’s north-west, is emblematic of the ‘15-minute’ city approach to urban planning Continue reading...
Drier vegetation and soil make it easier for wildfires to spread and become more destructive. The post How climate change contributed to the Los Angeles fires appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Mounting concerns about Brazil's approach to the COP30 climate summit have observers asking whether the meeting will be able to tackle the difficult choices involved in curbing emissions
Readers respond to Elizabeth Kolbert’s review of two new books about nuclear power and Nick Paumgarten’s Talk story about hanging out at McSorley’s with Peter Wolf.
Here’s how to protect your skin and the environment this summer.
As global demand for carbon credits rises, Tanzania has become a magnet for carbon offset projects. From Loliondo in Arusha to Kiteto in Manyara, foreign firms and conservation groups are looking for land to capture carbon and sell credits to polluting industries in the Global North. The growing interest in carbon trading has sparked hope, […]
The dismissal is at least the fifth in the past year for lawsuits that seek compensation from oil and gas companies.
Check how your insurance premium compares with other suburbs, and where insurers are pricing up the risks of bushfires and floods the most.
by Jennifer Berry Hawes, with additional reporting by Cassandra Garibay “This Shits Crazy” In their last phone call before bed, Janicke Glynn tries to reassure her husband. He is away visiting a sick relative, and a Weather Channel forecast of Hurricane Helene’s imminent collision with the North Carolina mountains is leaving him uneasy. The storm, more than 400 miles wide, is expected to strike their small community the next morning, Sept. 27. Janicke encourages him to focus on his family up in Boston. That is more important. She is fine. It’s been raining a lot, but the house is fine. Everything is fine. He’ll fly...
Plus: off-duty police officer jumps off pier to save swimmers. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Flood watches in place for rivers in Hunter and mid-north coast Due to the prolonged period of wet weather for New South Wales – with rain expected to fall across the same regions for several days in a row – flood watches are in place for many rivers through the Hunter and the mid-north coast districts, where minor to moderate flooding is anticipated throughout the week, Hines says. … and we can’t rule out the chance that one or two of them could see major flooding in the coming days. Continue reading...
Wildfires in Europe are becoming more severe. With climate change intensifying droughts and reducing summer rain, wildfire risk is predicted to more than double by 2100. Do we have to learn to live with fires?
During the McCarthy era’s darkest days, public lands came under attack. History now repeats itself – and this may be the last chance to defend what’s ours In 1913, on a remote, windswept stretch of buffalo-grass prairie in western North Dakota, Roald Peterson was born – the ninth of 11 children to hardy Norwegian homesteaders. The child fell in love with the ecosystem he was born into. It was a landscape as awe-inspiring and expansive as the ocean, with hawks riding sage-scented winds by day and the Milky Way glowing at night. Continue reading...
Paul Chan confident city heading in right direction and points to coming listing of mainland new energy firm, set to be world’s biggest of year so far.
Climate and environmental protest is rising in line with increasing global temperatures. But new draconian penalties are putting people who rally against climate pollution in jail.
Pope Francis made a strong moral case for addressing climate change and respecting Indigenous rights. Will Leo do the same?
The women say there are serious risks associated with the project, which will use a decades-old pipeline to transport the carbon dioxide gas.
The United Arab Emirates is significantly increasing its economic influence in Africa, investing heavily in key sectors like ports, mining, and renewable energy. With the United States and China reducing their presence, the UAE has pledged billions in deals, surpassing other nations' investments. This strategic move aims to diversify the UAE's economy and capitalize on Africa's resources and strategic location.
The NASA Extravehicular Mobility Unit (EMU) spacesuit is a vital piece of equipment for astronauts performing spacewalks. It protects them from the harsh environment of space, providing thermal insulation, radiation shielding, and impact resistance. The EMU also includes a life support system with oxygen, carbon dioxide removal, water, and temperature control, ensuring astronauts' survival during long EVAs.
Fire in black sheoak forest of East Gippsland would destroy the birds’ food supply, conservationist says Get Guardian Australia environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as an email Glossy black cockatoos could be pushed towards extinction in Victoria if planned burns of 13,000 hectares of forest go ahead, ecologists and conservationists warn. The Victorian government is being urged to abandon the burn, which is intended to reduce bushfire risk. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s breaking news email Continue reading...
Some national parks across Manitoba have been closed as the province battles roughly 20 wildfires.
Storms also killed seven in Missouri, spawned tornadoes in Wisconsin and brought a heatwave to Texas Storm systems sweeping across the midwestern US have left at least 16 dead, including nine people killed after a tornado sparked what authorities called a mass casualty event in south-eastern Kentucky. Kentucky authorities said there were also severe injuries when a twister tore across Laurel county late on Friday. Continue reading...
Car laws vary by state, and even though California is one of the world's motor capitals, Jay Leno thinks its smog laws need to be tweaked a bit.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Did Viking settlers enjoy a warm beach climate in Greenland? While Greenland’s southern coast supported some vegetation in the Medieval warm period (950-1250 CE), it was not warm enough for a beach climate. The period was primarily a regional event, affecting Europe and parts of the North Atlantic. Studies of glacial sediment in Greenland indicate glaciers were near their maximum extent during these years. This suggests Greenland did not experience the same degree of warming as continental Europe. Exile Erik the Red chose the name "Greenland" to attract settlers rather than accurately describe...
A Pheu Thai Party MP from Loei province said the proposed cable car to the top of Phu Kradueng is not solely intended to boost tourism, but also to support emergency operations and environmental management in the national park.
Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav addressed the ecological vulnerability of the Himalayas due to accelerated glacier melt, emphasizing the threat to water security. A study reveals the rapid retreat of Himachal Pradesh's Gepang Gath glacier and the dramatic expansion of its proglacial lake. The study calls for urgent measures, including early warning systems, to prevent potential disasters.
The weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is boosting the sea level along the New England coast on top of sea level rise from melting ice, adding to flooding
New research has linked sea level rise and an increase in flooding in the U.S. Northeast over the past 20 years to the breakdown of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC).
At least seven coal mines experienced ventilation failures, forcing workers to evacuate to the surface, emergency authorities said.
The ancient event, over 500 times stronger than any modern storm, would be devastating were it to happen today.
The former US Army Helicopter pilot co-founded Helix Carbon to erase the carbon footprint of tough-to-decarbonize industries.
HONG KONG — Ancient horses repeatedly migrated between North America and Eurasia, reaching today's Russian Far East near China, during the late Pleistocene when sea levels dropped and a land bridge connected the two continents, a new study found.
In April, the US nearly doubled its crude oil supply to India, surpassing the UAE to become India's fourth-largest supplier. Imports from the US reached 0.33 million barrels per day, giving the US a 7.3% share of India's crude imports.
Planned for 2035, the nuclear reactor would power research and exploration of the moon's south pole as part of the the International Lunar Research Station project.
[Premium Times] Residents said the spillage has been on for over a week and that drums of crude have been looted by overzealous community members
Researchers call for investment in ‘circular solutions’ as consumption rises faster than growth in population Global recycling rates are failing to keep pace with a culture focused on infinite economic growth and consumerism, with the proportion of recycled materials re-entering supply chains falling for the eighth year running, according to a new report. Only 6.9% of the 106bn tonnes of materials used annually by the global economy came from recycled sources, a 2.2 percentage point drop since 2015, researchers from the Circle Economy thinktank found. Continue reading...
Climate change is driving outbreaks of tropical diseases across the continent.
Murray Watt is also considering ditching the ‘nature positive’ title for Labor’s overhaul of the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Legislating a federal environment protection agency is a “very high and immediate” priority for the re-elected Labor government, new minister Murray Watt has said, signalling he wants nature laws passed quickly to avoid another drawn-out political fight. In an early statement of intent, Watt will next week travel to Western Australia where he intends to meet face to face with the premier, Roger Cook, and mining industry leaders whose lobbying helped sink the proposed EPA in the previous term. Continue reading...
by Mark Olalde ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published. Days after President Donald Trump was sworn in for his second term, the acting head of the Environmental Protection Agency sent an email to the entire workforce with details about the agency’s plans to close diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives and included a plea for help. “Employees are requested to please notify” the EPA or the Office of Personnel Management, the federal government’s human resources agency...
The proposal could help pipeline projects stalled by states but upset rural constituents who fought a major carbon dioxide project in the Midwest.
The country is looking at exporting renewable energy to Taiwan and others, an official said.
“Ignoring climate change’s destabilizing effects on the economy is not an option,” the lawmakers wrote.
The women have created what are known as dream maps, showing their villages in their ideal states.
About £5bn more spent than if rules for low-carbon new-builds had not been scrapped in 2016, ECIU thinktank finds People living in newly built homes are being hit with energy bills that are nearly £1,000 a year higher than need be because of the poor standards to which they have been constructed. Occupants of homes built in the past seven years have paid about £5bn more in energy bills than they would have if regulations requiring new homes to be low-carbon had not been scrapped in 2016 , according to analysis seen by the Guardian. Continue reading...
Deep dive into the amber deposits on Hokkaido Island in Japan, which may serve as a record of ancient tsunamis.
The agency quietly removed web pages on rural energy, climate-smart agriculture, and federal loans — until farmers sued.
Scientists know that changing tree leaves can indicate when a nearby volcano is becoming more active and might erupt. In a new collaboration between NASA and the Smithsonian Institution, scientists now believe they can detect these changes from space. As volcanic magma ascends through the Earth’s crust, it releases carbon dioxide and other gases which […]
NASA has selected two more university student teams to help address real-world aviation challenges, through projects aimed at using drones for hurricane relief and improved protection of air traffic systems from cyber threats. The research awards were made through NASA’s University Student Research Challenge (USRC), which provides student-led teams with opportunities to contribute their novel […]
Ministers must resist pressure to relax environmental standards in the rush for new housing Almost two decades after the last Labour government announced a zero carbon homes standard, and with the breaking of temperature records around the world now so normal as to seem routine, it ought to be uncontroversial that new buildings should be as environmentally friendly as possible. Given everything we know about global heating, and the law obliging the UK to reach net zero by 2050, it is disturbing that even the basics of promoting energy security and efficiency continue to be questioned. But that is the situation Britain faces, as the government lays the ground for a housebuilding spree that it hopes will last for the rest of this parliament (as planning is devolved, the target...
US President Donald Trump's son Eric on Thursday assured the world's leading crypto conference that Washington would hoard "a tremendous amount of bitcoin," aided by his father's policies of slashing environmental protections to ramp up energy production.
[Radio Dalsan] Mr. Mahmoud Moalim Abdulle, Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SODMA), has recently taken part in a high-level meeting in Nairobi aimed at tackling the growing challenges of climate change and displacement in the Horn of Africa. The gathering convened experts, Somali federal government representatives, policymakers, senior SODMA officials, and other key stakeholders.
Early EVs had a reputation for feeling numb to drive, but these models go out of the way to combine instant power with an engaging handling experience.
David Uhlmann said his work will focus on renewable energy companies and helping state and local governments address climate change and PFAS pollution.
Between paper waste, compost and trash you might think Munich homes had enough waste bins already. Here's why adding a yellow bin for plastic and metal should actually make recycling easier.
The Yukon government heard a few priorities during public consultations about the territory's new Public Lands Act: Developing more land for housing; supporting more First Nations involvement; and defending the public's access to public lands.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Cars and meat are major factors driving a gender gap in greenhouse gas emissions, new research suggests. Men emit 26 pecent more planet-heating pollution than women from transport and food, according to a preprint study of 15,000 people in France. The gap shrinks to […]
Egypt and Turkey signed an unprecedented natural gas agreement on the sidelines of Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawy’s visit to Ankara, RT reported on Wednesday. The agreement between stipulates the deployment of a Turkish vessel to store and regasify Egyptian natural gas for the first time, marking a significant shift in … The post Egypt and Turkey sign unprecedented gas and energy agreement appeared first on Egypt Independent.
BEIJING - Surging renewable energy meant China's carbon emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly rising power demands, a key milestone in the country's energy transition, analysis from a think tank showed Thursday.
The British-South African was the first person to complete a long-distance swim in every ocean of the world — and has taken on extreme conditions everywhere from Mount Everest to the Arctic.
The decline in climate pollution came as energy demand was on the rise, underscoring the country’s expansion of renewable power.
The climate impact of a third Heathrow runway was revealed in internal government documents obtained by POLITICO.
There’s not enough support for the European Commission’s plan to reduce 90 percent of net emissions by 2040, said Poland's deputy energy minister.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia - The Prime Minister of Somalia has dismissed Yusuf Abdirahman Samatar from his position as Director-General of the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change following a series of serious and well-substantiated allegations of corruption, extortion and financial mismanagement involving international donor funds.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa's rangelands have always had great value for the country. These areas offer more than just grazing for livestock. They provide services like purifying water, storing carbon and conserving biodiversity.
China's emissions fell in the first quarter of 2025 despite rapidly growing power demand thanks to soaring renewable and nuclear energy, a key milestone for world's top emitter, analysis showed Thursday.
For the first time ever, China’s carbon dioxide emissions have declined even as its power demand has increased, a possible sign of a longer-term fall in emissions
A groundbreaking study reveals that South Africa's rising landmass isn't due to volcanic activity, but rather the Earth's crust reacting to extensive groundwater loss from severe droughts. GPS and satellite data confirm a direct link between drought-induced water loss and ground uplift, offering a new method for monitoring groundwater levels and understanding climate change's impact on Earth's surface.
Equities stuttered Thursday as investors await fresh developments in trade talks, with US partners looking to reach deals to avoid Donald Trump's tariff blitz, while oil extended losses on hopes for an Iran nuclear deal.
Particles of both minerals and organic matter track the retreat of the Cordilleran Ice Sheet, which melted about 20,000 years ago.
COPENHAGEN - Denmark is considering lifting a 40-year-old ban on nuclear power to enhance its energy security, its energy minister said, marking a significant policy shift in a country that has prioritised expanding wind and solar power.
People are often told to stay indoors when the air is thick with wildfire smoke, but pollutants get in. A study shows the most affected the parts of the world.
Dangerous indoor pollution could be tackled with air purifiers but costs are too high for many, researchers say Toxic pollution from wildfires has infiltrated the homes of more than a billion people a year over the last two decades, according to new research. The climate crisis is driving up the risk of wildfires by increasing heatwaves and droughts, making the issue of wildfire smoke a “pressing global issue”, scientists said. Continue reading...
Government to analyse potential benefits of new generation of reactors Denmark is reconsidering its 40-year ban on nuclear power in a major policy shift for the renewables-heavy country. The Danish government will analyse the potential benefits of a new generation of nuclear power technologies after banning traditional nuclear reactors in 1985, its energy minister said. Continue reading...
Federal rules to reduce the levels of "forever chemicals" in drinking water are getting delayed.
Predicted dry, warm weather likely to increase pressure on rivers, whose flows are already far below normal Exceptionally low river flows are predicted across the UK this summer as a drought becomes more likely, scientists have said. An update from the UK Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (UKCEH) says dry, warm weather is expected over the next three months, putting pressure on water resources. Continue reading...
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