Discrepancy in forecasts raises questions over government planning for net zero One vision of the UK’s future involves a decarbonised economy powered by clean, renewable energy. Another involves making the UK an AI superpower. The government departments responsible for these two visions do not appear to have agreed on their numbers. Continue reading...
Exactly 40 years ago, the Chernobyl nuclear power plant was destroyed in the worst nuclear disaster the world has ever seen. But what would happen if it occurred in the UK today?
The US-Israel war on Iran is sending shockwaves through global energy, food and financial systems, exposing deep structural vulnerabilities in the world economy, according to the WRI
The BBC's Jessica Parker visits Pripyat, which was abandoned in 1986 after an explosion at the nearby Chernobyl nuclear power plant.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some Texas oil wells gush hundreds of barrels of oil a day. But many are like the wells on Jackie Chesnutt’s ranch in West Texas that only trickle out a couple barrels a month. Chesnutt, a retired engineer, claims […]
US President Trump's second term prioritizes oil, leveraging energy dominance for global influence. Campaign funding from oil interests aligns with policies boosting domestic production and easing regulations. Sanctions on rivals and geopolitical events like the Hormuz crisis engineer demand for American exports, impacting nations like India and reshaping global energy markets.
Industry analysts say fuel price surge could lead to canceled flight routes that could snarl travelers’ plans California’s jet fuel supply has dropped to a level not seen since 2023, as turmoil in the Middle East continues to squeeze the global oil market. As of 17 April, the state’s jet fuel stock was just over 2.6m barrels, in comparison to 3.2m barrels two years prior, according to the California energy commission (CEC), which publishes a refinery stocks data dashboard. Continue reading...
Control panels inside Unit 4 of Chernobyl, or the Vladimir Ilyich Lenin Nuclear Power Plant, went berserk, flashing ominously as confused operators questioned what was happening.
U.S. energy exports have surged to unprecedented levels in April 2026 as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has rerouted global oil and liquefied natural gas flows, positioning American producers as the primary swing suppliers amid the U.S.-Iran conflict.
The Land Transport Federation of Thailand (LTFT) has urged the government to urgently address alleged irregularities in the oil supply chain, warning that fuel may be disappearing before reaching consumers, with potential losses estimated at up to 16 billion baht.
The US has tightened its grip on Iran's oil revenue by sanctioning a major Chinese refinery and numerous shipping entities involved in transporting Iranian crude. This move targets a "shadow network" and escalates pressure amid regional tensions. China has criticized the sanctions, urging an end to their political use and warning of harm to legitimate trade.
A surge in fossil fuel prices since the Iran war is squeezing polyester suppliers and garment makers across India and Bangladesh, threatening to raise costs for fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M. Filatex, one of India’s biggest polyester yarn producers, is paying nearly 30 per cent more for the petroleum-derived feedstocks – purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and monoethylene glycol (MEG) – that it needs to make yarn, as Chinese suppliers raise prices and Middle East supply is disrupted,...
In February 2025, a cheap Russian drone tore through Chornobyl’s confinement shelter. Workers warn the site of the world’s worst nuclear accident is not safe yet The dosimeter clipped to your chest ticks faster the moment you step off the designated path inside the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Step back, and it slows again – an invisible line between clean ground and contamination. Above rises the “new safe confinement” (NSC) – the largest, movable steel structure ever built, taller than the Statue of Liberty, wider than the Colosseum, its arch curving overhead like an aircraft hangar built for giant planes. Continue reading...
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi seized upon remarks by RSS leader Ram Madhav to criticise Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Madhav's initial comments suggested India yielded to US pressure on oil imports and tariffs, which he later retracted and apologized for. Congress claims this indicates PM Modi has lost his authority and India's sovereignty is compromised.
Learn more about the bizarre geological features found throughout our Solar System.
Plans to open a 'mini fracking' site in Burniston, North Yorkshire, were met with outrage from campaigners and residents alike.
The Trump administration is placing economic sanctions on a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. The move, announced on Friday, makes good on the Trump administration’s threat to impose secondary sanctions on companies and countries that do business with Iran. It is also part of the Republican administration’s overall ramped-up campaign to cut off Iran’s key source of revenue – its oil exports. Concurrently, the US...
How the US Southeast's Energy Market Leaves Cost Savings on the Table sarah.brown@wri.org Fri, 04/24/2026 - 13:27 Across the United States, retail electricity prices are projected to rise, with utilities requesting a record $31 billion in rate increases in 2025. While the Southeast has historically had lower electricity prices than regions such as California or New England, southeastern residential energy bills rank above the national average — and can be among the highest in the country — largely due to household electricity demands for cooling. These costs are expected to climb as demand grows from manufacturers and data centers, aging infrastructure needs replacement and increasingly severe weather disrupts the grid and drives up recovery costs. In February...
In his second year as energy minister, Tim Hodgson said he will focus on creating a 'coherent strategy' for electricity and nuclear energy.
Exclusive: International Energy Agency’s Fatih Birol, the world’s leading energy economist, also says UK should largely forgo North Sea expansion The oil crisis triggered by the Iran war has changed the fossil fuel industry for ever, turning countries away from fossil fuels to secure energy supplies, the world’s leading energy economist said. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency (IEA), also said that, despite pressure, the UK should forgo much of its potential North Sea expansion. Continue reading...
Brent crude hits highest level since the US and Iran first agreed a ceasefire in early April Retail sales rise in Britain after Iran war prompted ‘panic at the pumps’ Trump says he will ‘probably put a big tariff on the UK’ if it doesn’t drop digital services tax Sarah Breeden’s warning that share prices do not reflect the many risks facing the global economy may have pushed the market down this morning, suggests Russ Mould, investment director at AJ Bell . He explains: The stock market reflects what investors think will happen in the future. While markets have been wobbly since the Middle East conflict unfolded, they didn’t pull back sharply in the early stages of the crisis, and more recently they’ve shown resilience. That suggests investors are confident the war will...
This seaweed could feed the world, help cure climate change and make your skin look great.
The pipeline expansion project will begin from Chetwynd, B.C., and run down to Vancouver, sending natural gas all the way down to the U.S. border.
‘Coalition of the willing’ gathers in Colombia to try to bypass petrostate blockages of Cop summits and chart fresh path The world’s first Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels conference, co-hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, takes place in Santa Marta, Colombia, from 24 to 29 April. A “coalition of the willing” – including 54 countries and various subnational governments, civil society groups and academics – will try to chart a new path to powering the world with low-carbon energy. Continue reading...
The wind industry smells opportunity in Europe. At an expo in Madrid this week, the convention floor was abuzz as hundreds of European, American, Japanese and Korean exhibitors vied to pitch their products, knowing the continent urgently needs to shore up its energy security amid the US-Israel war on Iran. But there was one glaring absence: not a single company operating a booth was Chinese, with China’s participants only networking from the sidelines. At a time when many in Europe seek a rapid...
Asian markets navigated a cautious trading session Friday, influenced by ongoing Iran conflict uncertainties and stalled US-Iran talks. While some indices saw modest gains, others dipped, reflecting investor unease. Rising oil prices added to market anxiety, with analysts predicting continued volatility. Attention also turned to currency markets, particularly the Japanese yen, and upcoming central bank policy decisions.
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has squeezed global oil supply, putting pressure on California's jet fuel reserves.
Middle East tensions surged Friday, pushing oil prices up as Iran released footage of commandos boarding a ship in the Strait of Hormuz and reported military activity over Tehran. Analysts warn prolonged disruption could severely impact global supply, with inventories potentially falling to multi-year lows. Markets remain on edge as diplomatic efforts face uncertainty.
The huge area around Chernobyl has become an enormous wildlife reserve! And many creatures are thriving Sign up here to get an email whenever First Dog cartoons are published Get all your needs met at the First Dog shop if what you need is First Dog merchandise and prints Continue reading...
Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10 percent of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all sources of low-carbon power.
The gathering in Colombia marks a breakaway effort to accelerate climate action after years of plodding progress under the United Nations.
Some 60 countries are meeting in Colombia as frustration grows with lack of progress in tackling climate change
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00483K, Paper Haifeng Zhou, Li Han, Chengkai Mao, Jiali Jiang, Hongjuan Ma, Long Zhao Sustainable valorization of hypersaline brines through solar evaporation constitutes a critical frontier in the global water-energy-resource nexus, yet it is constrained by the tight coupling among evaporation, salt crystallization, and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
ANALYSIS: Challenges mean Australia can no longer take its food security for granted.
At an unprecedented meeting in Colombia, delegates from more than 50 countries want to chart a practical path to wean the world off fossil fuels. Can they succeed where the UN climate talks have failed?
In a landmark decision, the European Union has greenlit an impressive €90 billion loan to Ukraine alongside a new wave of sanctions targeting Russia, effectively breaking a prolonged deadlock. This vital financial support, designated for military and fiscal stability, follows Hungary and Slovakia's recent agreement to resume oil flows through a major pipeline.
More than 50% of voters at first AGM under new leadership oppose plans to scrap climate reporting BP’s board has suffered a triple climate rebellion in its first shareholder meeting since appointing new leadership to steer the embattled oil company. More than 50% of shareholders voting at the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) came out against its plans to scrap its existing climate reporting, and its resolution to replace in-person annual shareholder meetings – a lightning rod for climate protest in recent years – with online-only events. Continue reading...
According to data from the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas, crude production fell 2.5 per cent to 28 million metric tonnes in 2025–26. This marks a cumulative drop of 22 per cent since 2014–15.
China has released new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions across strategic sectors – including energy-intensive data centres – as Beijing pushes to secure its 2030 climate targets amid volatile energy prices triggered by the US-Israeli war in Iran. The 18-point document, issued by the ruling Communist Party’s powerful Central Committee and the State Council, China’s cabinet, called on heavy industries – including steel, non-ferrous metals and chemicals – to boost energy efficiency and...
China's aggressive oil stockpiling surge ahead of the Iran war is reshaping global energy security dynamics as supply risks intensify in the Strait of Hormuz.
[Health-e] The devastating effects of human-induced climate change are now a lived reality rather than a distant possibility. Together with the La Niña weather phenomenon, climate change has intensified extreme weather events across the region.
Climate experts and advocates warn House and Senate bills will protect polluters at the cost of the climate Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and Senate bills, led by Harriet Hageman, a Wyoming representative, and Ted Cruz, a Texas senator, respectively, would give oil and gas companies broad legal immunity from policies and lawsuits aimed at holding the industry accountable for damages caused by its emissions. Continue reading...
The ministry of petroleum and natural gas has firmly refuted claims of an impending petrol and diesel price hike, labeling such reports as 'fake news' designed to cause public alarm. Asserting India's unique fuel price stability over the past four years, the government highlighted its proactive measures to shield citizens from global energy market volatility and geopolitical impacts.
The world of 2026 is marked by overlapping crises that continue to expose the fragility of our systems and the persistence of inequality. Geopolitical conflicts enrich a few while devastating many, intensifying the already catastrophic impacts of climate change. These political choices are not neutral—they shrink civic spaces, reinforce political extremism, and unleash coordinated assaults […]
A wildlife rescue in Scotland is caring for three baby rabbits that stowed away in an offshore container and wound up on the deck of an oil rig.
Mounting geopolitical tensions are amplifying Iran's economic instability, with ripple effects expected across global energy markets.
A meeting of G7 nations on the environment begins in Paris on Thursday but climate change has been left off the agenda to avoid a row with the United States.
Iran’s plan to extract a $2m payment from tankers using the strait of Hormuz could raise costs for years to come A second round of peace talks between the US and Iran has begun amid renewed attacks on oil tankers in the strait of Hormuz and a US blockade on Iranian vessels through the crucial trade route. The future of this narrow waterway – and curbs on Iran’s nuclear programme – are at the centre of the talks after Tehran’s de facto blockade on oil and gas tankers via the strait pushed up energy prices. Continue reading...
For years, Nasa funded a dream called SpiderFab – a spider-like robot that would crawl through orbit, weaving solar power stations and giant antennas from spools of carbon fibre – creating structures too large for any rocket to carry whole. Although SpiderFab never ended up in space, scientists from the Shenyang Institute of Automation in northern China say they have built the key technologies to reach a similar goal. The team first made the building blocks from a carbon-fibre composite, shaping...
Heat-related illnesses are increasing as temperatures rise, while drought forces fresh food prices up, making healthy diets out of reach to vulnerable people, says a new report.
The energy company lost a bid to move litigation over its oil pipeline from state to federal court.
New legislation requiring landlords to meet stricter energy efficiency standards is intensifying pressure on Shetland’s strained housing market.
[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africa experiences more frequent extreme weather events, government has launched a national initiative to strengthen climate-responsive development across municipalities.
The Prime Minister is considering a proposal to build a new oil refinery, the first to be constructed in almost 70 years.
Global nuclear industry leaders gathered in Busan, highlighting the growing role of nuclear power in meeting surging electricity demand driven by AI.
US claimed that it holds "total control" over the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a success. However, reports reveal Iran-linked tankers are bypassing these restrictions. At least 34 tankers have continued operations, with some carrying significant oil volumes. This situation creates a complex environment for global oil trade. Tensions remain high as both sides assert control over the vital waterway.
The provincial government kicked off the consultations more than a year after lifting a ban on fracking that was in place for over a decade.
Climate activists staged an Earth Day protest outside BlackRock’s Edinburgh offices, accusing the firm of links to fossil fuels and global conflict.
The injunction pauses policy giving senior Trump official direct sign-off on federal clean energy projects A federal judge in Massachusetts on Tuesday struck down several Trump administration actions slowing down development of clean energy, including a requirement that all solar and wind energy projects on federal lands and waters be personally approved by the interior secretary, Doug Burgum. Denise J Casper, chief judge of the US district court for Massachusetts, ruled that a coalition of plaintiffs representing wind and solar developers were likely to succeed on the merits of their claims that the administration’s actions violate federal statute and would cause irreparable harm if the court did not intervene. Continue reading...
The global surge in energy prices is no longer driven solely by Iran war-related supply disruptions. Now hoarding behavior internationally is also playing a role.
The German subsidiary of Russia's state-owned oil company Rosneft told German regulators that the Russian Energy Ministry had ordered the suspension.
[Unicef] Climate change is reshaping what childhood looks like.
Saie have teamed up with Sephora to celebrate international Earth Day today by launching Planet Beautiful 2026, an initiative set to recover over 1 million pounds (approximately 454,000 kilogrammes) of plastic waste for recycling.
Brussels will relax state aid rules to allow member countries to offer ‘targeted and temporary’ support Europe live – latest updates The EU will cut electricity taxes and provide consumers with fresh incentives to ditch fuel-burning cars and boilers, the European Commission has announced, as the energy crisis from the Iran war speeds a shift to a clean economy. The plan, which foresees tweaking rules so that electricity is taxed less than oil and gas, aims to bring down bills while encouraging the move away from polluting devices that prolong reliance on foreign fuels. Continue reading...
The Interior secretary threw his support to congressional permitting talks, shrugging off Democrats angry about department policies that look askance on renewable energy.
The market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices -- and prices of the wide range of products made from oil.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Enormous new batteries keep appearing on the grid, making it devilishly tricky to keep track of which is the biggest in a given region. That’s certainly the case in New England, where acute power needs and robust state climate goals are […]
Ukraine says it has reopened the Druzhba pipeline, after months of stalemate over stalled oil supplies to neighbouring Hungary.
To prepare for climate change, the Philadelphia Orchard Project is experimenting with raising tropical fruits and vegetables in an unheated greenhouse. The post A kumquat grows in Philadelphia appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has intensified strategic efforts to address the impacts of climate change, with a focus on promoting the use of clean and sustainable energy sources.
It’s crucial to understanding how gender is affecting our ability to rally behind a shared ecological vision Feminist influencer Liz Plank opens her groundbreaking book For the Love of Men with a bold statement: “There is no greater threat to humankind than our current definitions of masculinity.” She means it at several levels, from the most intimate: how male partners are the leading cause of death for pregnant women in the US; to the most macro: how associating “eco-conscious behaviors with femininity and a repudiation of masculinity” is literally killing the planet. This Earth Day, it’s worth reflecting on why this is so and what can be done about it. While it won’t come as news to most that, compared to women, men litter more , recycle less , and leave a bigger carbon footprint...
Oil prices dipped Wednesday after an initial Asian surge, as traders weighed US-Iran peace talk uncertainties following Washington's ceasefire extension. Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel market anxiety. Geopolitical developments, including potential pipeline issues and upcoming US inventory data, are also influencing price movements, suggesting continued volatility.
Happy Earth Day, 22 April – a global call to act and protect our planet. At the European Space Agency, that action begins in orbit, where satellites deliver a continuous, global view of Earth and track environmental change. Working with partners, ESA turns this stream of data into actionable information through its FutureEO programme, helping governments and communities respond faster and more effectively to climate-driven risks.Here are two examples of how space technology is being used to anticipate threats to safeguard food security and public health.
In the spring of 2026, amid a fragile ceasefire in the Strait of Hormuz, President Donald Trump continues to insist that the United States is untouched by disruptions in the Persian Gulf. “We don’t use it”, he has claimed, echoing years of “energy dominance” rhetoric. The numbers tell a different story. The United States remains a net importer of crude oil. Its refineries are engineered for the medium sour barrels that flow through the Hormuz Strait. And the global price shock triggered by the...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- UK Special Representative for Climate, Rachel Kyte, has commended Ethiopia's Green Legacy initiative that has been operated at "the right scale of ambition" in the global fight against climate change.
A "carbon-intelligent computing" tool has come in handy as the tech giant negotiates with utilities to connect data centers to the grid.
Wind is gathering interest in India due to its ability to meet high demand in the evening and early morning, when solar power is absent.
Fuel pricing policy is again under scrutiny as critics urge the government to extend benefits from falling global crude oil prices to gasoline and gasohol consumers, who they argue are disproportionately burdened by contributions to the Oil Fuel Fund.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00708B, Paper Feng Wang, Lian Chen, Fan Li, Yongben Zheng, Jiaqi Wei, Caozheng Diao, Ihor Radchenko, Jie Shi, Linwei Li, Jingshu Wang, Zhengshuai Bai, Yanyan Zhang, Oleksandr I. Malyi, Xiaodong Chen, Yuxin Tang Hard carbon, a promising sodium-ion battery anode due to its abundance, specific capacity, and low operating voltage, still faces challenges in achieving fast-charging plateau-type performance with long cycles—critical for high-energy-density... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Research finds global heating has already lengthened the pollen season in addition to worsening heatwaves and droughts Climate breakdown has extended the pollen season in the UK and mainland Europe by between one and two weeks since the 1990s, a study has found, adding itchy eyes and runny noses to the harm wrought by fossil fuel pollution. The finding may be less dramatic than the floods and wildfires typically associated with a warming planet but represents a “huge” increase in the combined suffering of tens of millions of people, the researchers say. Continue reading...
Indonesia’s decision to raise prices for some non-subsidised fuel products could push more households towards subsidised grades, economists have warned, raising the risk of tighter supplies and piling pressure on a state budget already straining to contain politically sensitive energy costs. State-owned energy company Pertamina’s move highlights Jakarta’s challenge in aligning fuel costs with global markets while insulating lower-income households from rising prices. By allowing the price of...
LONDON - Oil prices dipped and stocks mostly edged higher Tuesday as investors held out hope that despite conflicting rhetoric there was scope for a deal to end the Middle East war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil and gas shipments.
After nearly 50 years in space, the two Voyager spacecraft are very low on nuclear power. Voyager 1 just shut off another instrument to save the mission.
[Daba Finance] Genesis Capital has advised on a CFA42.65 billion, or $65 million, green bond issuance to finance a solar power project in Côte d'Ivoire. The deal reportedly marks the first green bond in the energy sector on the UMOA regional market.
The reduction, estimated between 300,000 and 400,000 barrels per day, comes as Ukraine ramps up its strike campaign against the energy and export infrastructure that accounts for roughly a quarter of Russia’s state revenue.
[This Day] Abuja -- The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) of Nigeria and Mente Energy Limited have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formally commence the Renewable Energy Localisation and Industrialisation Programme (RELIP).
The Nordic power grid solved scarcity so well it created a fascinating oversupply crisis.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Energy stakeholders attending the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 in Nairobi have called for accelerated action to close Africa's persistent energy access gap, even as Kenya positions itself as a leading destination for renewable energy investment and innovation.
Ukrainian president says pipeline linking Russia and Hungary can now resume operations but adds ‘we connect this with the unblocking of the European support package’ German foreign minister Joseph Wadephul also makes it very clear that he is relieved with the change of government in Hungary, calling it “a breath of fresh air” and a promise of hope for Ukraine. He urged Hungary to drop its “unusual blockade” for policies for Ukraine “as quickly as possible,” pointing to what he argued was a clear pro-European mandate from the electorate in Hungary (it’s a bit more complicated than that, though). Continue reading...
Scientists at the University of Witwatersrand have designed South Africa's first app to warn residents of pollution levels, as Johannesburg suffers a spike in coal emissions in recent weeks, causing breathing problems and other health issues. - REUTERS
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00488A, Paper Reinhold H. Dauskardt, Austin Cristobal Flick Perovskite solar modules (PSMs) offer a promising pathway to low-cost photovoltaics, yet their commercialization is challenged by manufacturing scalability, device uniformity, additive costs, interlayer complexity, and module stability. This study... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Summer's toll on hair can be mitigated with a simple, natural solution: pumpkin seed oil. Packed with zinc and healthy fats, this oil nourishes the scalp, reduces hair fall, and supports healthier growth over time.
Local governments are using the proceeds to pay for roads, EMS, and more. The post Revenue from wind and solar farms can reshape community budgets appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00030D, Review Article Xu Lin, Meisheng Han, Haolin Ju, Hengyuan Hu, Wanqi Hu, Jiajie Luo, Lei Wei, Lin Zeng, Wenjia Li, Tianshou Zhao Redox flow batteries (RFBs) are increasingly recognized as ideal candidates for largescale energy storage due to their safety, long-duration storage capabilities, extended cycle life, and flexibility in site selection. However,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
China has announced that it now has the capacity to build up to 50 nuclear reactors simultaneously, as it doubles down on a push to rapidly expand its nuclear power generation and become a global leader in the sector. The figure came from a report released by the China Nuclear Energy Association (CNEA) on Friday, which highlights the country’s ability to run dozens of nuclear projects concurrently spanning the full project life cycle – from design to construction. “China’s nuclear technology...
State agencies must run on 100 percent renewable and zero-carbon electricity by 2035. That could be a challenge for the State Water Project, which delivers water to 27 million California residents.
Ed Miliband has a rare chance to do for the climate what Nye Bevan did for health: create something future generations will be proud of It looks unlikely that Labour will emerge as the largest party at the next general election (though it’s by no means impossible). If just one term is Labour’s destiny, what legacy will it leave behind? There is already in the making one great success that can’t be reversed, the transition to homegrown clean energy . This is a true “taking back control” escape from the clutches of febrile oil and gas markets. Indeed it might become such a political success that it could rescue Labour’s electoral fortunes. Historically it may come to be recognised as equivalent to the 1948 creation of the NHS, with Ed Miliband the Nye Bevan of our day. He has fought his cause...
[The Conversation Africa] If today's young people are tomorrow's leaders, they will inherit not only the world's problems but also the tools and ideas to solve them. One of the biggest changes they will face is a changing climate. This means hotter days, more intense storms and floods, longer droughts, and big changes in where and when rain falls.
First minister insists Scotland is enjoying renewable energy boom after oil major delivers body blow to offshore wind industry
European consumers, spooked by rising oil prices due to the Middle East conflict, rushed to buy battery-powered cars last month, with Chinese electric vehicle (EV) brands poised to reap the benefits and give their global expansion a boost. Battery EV (BEV) registrations, a proxy for retail sales, climbed 51 per cent month on month in March, topping 224,000 units across 15 key European Union (EU) markets, according to data jointly released by research firm New Automotive and industry consortium...
Move marks government’s most radical attempt to weaken impact of soaring wholesale gas prices on electricity costs Clean energy generation exceeded rise in global electricity demand in 2025 The government has confirmed plans to move older wind and solar farms which make up almost a third of Great Britain’s power market on to fixed-price contracts to help protect households and businesses from future gas market shocks. Under the plans, first revealed by the Guardian , renewable energy projects that earn subsidies on top of the market price will be asked to sign up to contracts that pay a set price for electricity as part of the government’s plan to “delink the price of electricity from the price of gas”. Continue reading...
President claims ‘inadequate’ supply presents security threat and orders expansion of oil, coal and gas production Donald Trump on Monday released a series of memos that doubled down on his support of increased domestic fossil fuel production for purported “defense readiness”. Trump’s memos, which cited the president’s 20 January 2025 executive order declaring a national energy emergency, said US-based oil , coal , and natural gas production must expand “to avert an industrial resource or critical technology item shortfall that would severely impair national defense capability”. Continue reading...
Advocates expressed alarm as new project drills deeper into ocean bed, pointing to company’s failures at Deepwater Horizon spill Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Environmental groups have sued the Trump administration over its approval of BP’s huge new ultra-deep oil drilling project in the Gulf of Mexico, 16 years to the day since the company’s Deepwater Horizon disaster caused the worst oil spill in US history. Continue reading...
Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that “Russia remains a responsible and very important player in global energy markets.”
But Michael Castle, who worked for OSMRE until last year, disputed allegations by Interior’s inspector that he made decisions improperly helping coal companies owned by Sen. Jim Justice's family.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Tehran has ‘no plans to participate’ in new talks, state media reports, as it accuses US of violating ceasefire Energy producers are benefitting from the jump in the oil and gas price. BP (+2.7%) and Shell (+2.4%) are leading the FTSE 100 risers. Continue reading...
[Global Witness] With COP30 delivering mixed results on a fossil fuel phaseout, attention is turning to new spaces for building climate action. The Santa Marta conference, hosted by Colombia and the Netherlands, could push governments to deliver concrete plans through a just transition and tax reform
Climate leaders say Democrats need to extol clean energy as a way to cut costs for Americans as war roils oil markets Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resilience from global shocks, according to some of the party’s leading voices on the climate. As the Iran war roils economies by raising the cost of oil and gas, countries are aiming to accelerate their shift to cleaner energy. But in the US, Donald Trump has sought to kill off any alternative to fossil fuels while opposing Democrats have been reluctant to tie the conflict to any action on the climate crisis. Continue reading...
A coalition of Gulf and environmental groups warns that new drilling plans risk another Deepwater Horizon disaster.
Data shows 224,000 new EVs were registered in March, with Norway leading way in terms of switching Business live – latest updates Sales of electric cars soared 51% in continental Europe last month, amid a rise in petrol and diesel costs driven by the Iran war. Data shows that 224,000 new electric vehicles (EVs) were registered in March, and 500,000 across the first three months of the year – a 33.5% increase on a year earlier, according to analysis of national sales data in 15 countries by New AutoMotive and E-Mobility Europe, a trade body. Continue reading...
Fires used to die down or die out at night as temperatures dropped and humidity increased. That's happening less often.
he market for oil is global, which is why events like the war in Iran affect oil prices -- and prices of the wide range of products made from oil.
Two major energy companies have reached a deal with Venezuela's interim government to revive production in a large offshore field and begin exporting natural gas, according to a new report.
Research casts doubt on plans by UK government to offer subsidies for carbon capture attached to the power source Burning wood for power generation can be worse for the climate than burning gas, even when the resulting carbon dioxide emissions are captured and stored, new research has shown. The findings cast doubt on plans by several governments, including the UK, to offer subsidies or other financial support for carbon capture attached to wood-burning power. Continue reading...
Malaysia’s busiest container port has started refusing Middle East-bound cargo unless shipping lines can guarantee prompt pickup, in one of the clearest signs yet that the Gulf crisis is working its way past oil and into the everyday trade that moves across Asia. Longer transit times, missed sailings and sharply higher insurance premiums are now rippling across the region’s logistics chain, with wine, spirits and other time-sensitive goods acting as an early indicator of disruption that analysts...
Delegates are arriving in New York this week for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples. Amid other challenges, the U.S. has made it increasingly difficult for delegates to secure visas to attend.
As the rising number of vessels in the icy waters increases the risk of environmental disaster, scientists are scrambling to find potential solutions Last winter, inside the subarctic Churchill Marine Observatory in Canada, scientists embarked on an experiment they hoped would result in a gamechanging remedy for polluted Arctic waters. They released 130 litres of diesel into an ice-covered pool filled with raw seawater pumped in from Hudson Bay and added oil-eating microbes. The technique had been used successfully during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, and the scientists wanted to see if they could break down oil in colder waters. The microbes were sluggish in response and the population showed little change after the first three weeks, says Eric Collins, a...
Delegates are arriving in New York for the world’s largest gathering of Indigenous peoples, despite the U.S. presenting challenges for attendees to secure visas. The post War, climate change and AI are at stake at the 2026 UN Indigenous forum appeared first on High Country News.
Bangkok Bank (BBL) expects crude oil prices to remain elevated despite an eventual end to the war in the Middle East, while encouraging local businesses to accelerate their transition to alternative energy.
The court sided with the oil industry in a lawsuit over damage to Louisiana’s eroding coastline.
The comments come ahead of a major international summit, where countries are expected to discuss how to move beyond fossil fuels.
A new IEA report shows how the clean energy transition has accelerated, despite U.S. policies aimed at slowing renewable energy growth.
Both banks cited the geopolitical and energy security context.
If the government proceeds with a plan to close petrol stations at night from this week, the move is expected to heighten public awareness of volatile oil supplies and rising prices, which are stoking fears of economic strain, according to an energy industry executive.
Natural gas continues to play a pivotal role in global energy systems even as the world accelerates its transition towards cleaner alternatives.
[The Conversation Africa] Madagascar is home to seven species of baobab trees, of which six are found nowhere else on the planet. Many of the trees have been alive for well over 1,000 years. The ancient trees have become symbols of Madagascar itself. They're also gifts to climate science.
Yemen’s Tehran-aligned Houthi movement has threatened to besiege a second key Middle East waterway as Iran launched drone attacks against US Navy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend after a diplomatic effort to end the war appeared to collapse. A closure of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which connects the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean, would effectively sever Saudi Arabia’s only remaining oil export route. The kingdom has been shipping up to 7 million barrels of crude per day through the...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00376A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Arvind Pujari, Gratsiela Kostova, Hwee Jien Tan, Atsunori Ikezawa, Hajime Arai, Michael De Volder Studying batteries in real time is essential for understanding their operation and degradation mechanisms. Operando methods such as X-ray diffraction, NMR, and electron microscopy provide detailed insights but are costly,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
India is poised to advance its nuclear energy program by inviting bids for the 220 MWe Bharat Small Modular Reactor (BSMR-200) within six months. This initiative, a key part of the nation's clean energy transition, will allow foreign companies to partner with local firms.
India's economy shows resilience amidst global turmoil. SBI Research projects strong GDP growth between 6.8% and 7.1% for FY27. The nation navigates oil shocks from a position of strength. Domestic fundamentals provide a buffer. Potential risks like Super El Nino are noted. Inflation is expected at 4.5% with fiscal deficit around 4.5-4.6%.
As people across India celebrate traditional agrarian spring festivals, climate change has become an unwanted guest at the table. How are communities rising to the pressure on harvests, water, and rural life?
Agreements would aim to shield British industry from new steel tariffs and stricter rules on electric vehicles due in 2027 Downing Street hopes to secure deals on steel and electric cars with the EU as it seeks to upgrade the post-Brexit economic relationship. Amid economic uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East and strains in relations with the US, Keir Starmer is seeking closer economic ties with the EU. Continue reading...
"Every dollar paid for Russian oil is money for the war," Zelensky said.
Thousands of people demonstrated across Germany on Saturday, calling for a faster shift towards renewable energy and accusing conservative Chancellor Friedrich Merz's coalition of putting the brakes on the transition.
Ukraine attacked two Russian refineries and other key oil targets overnight into Saturday, officials said, just hours after the United States granted Moscow another waiver on the sale of its sanctioned oil. Kyiv’s drone forces commander Robert “Madyar” Brovdi said on Telegram that Ukraine had struck the Novokuybyshevsk and Syzran oil refineries in Russia’s Samara … The post Ukraine strikes Russian oil refineries hours after US waives sanctions on Moscow’s oil appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Iran’s top negotiator says both sides remain far apart after Tehran again closed strait of Hormuz after US said it would not end its blockade Full report: Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’ The world has lost more than $50bn worth of crude oil that has not been produced since the Iran war began nearly 50 days ago, according to analysts and Reuters calculations. The aftershock of the crisis is expected to be felt for months and even years to come, they say. Since the crisis began at the end of February, more than 500m barrels of crude oil and condensate have been knocked out of the global market, according to Kpler data – the largest energy supply disruption in modern history. Those 500m barrels of oil lost to the market are equivalent to curtailing aviation...
Vanuatu's climate justice push at the UN General Assembly faces hurdles. A draft resolution, seeking to implement the ICJ's climate ruling, was watered down after pushback from major nations, including oil producers. The proposed "International Register of Damage" was removed, sparking debate over reparations and the future of fossil fuels.
Coal Australia denies its donations to the ‘community-driven association’ amount to astroturfing, but critics accuse the group of misleading the public Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An “independent, community-driven association” that ran anti-Labor adverts during the last federal election was entirely funded by a coal industry lobby group, the Guardian can reveal. Energy for Australians accepted more than $1m from Coal Australia – a group advocating for coal whose members include major miners Yancoal, Peabody, New Hope and Whitehaven. Continue reading...
An Indian oil tanker, Desh Garima, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz amidst heightened regional tensions and conflicting reports from Iran regarding its status. This passage highlights ongoing maritime activity despite concerns over the vital oil route. The Indian government has also bolstered support for the shipping sector with a significant insurance pool to counter rising costs and stricter approvals.
World oil prices tumbled sharply on Friday, with benchmark U.S. crude dropping more than 10 percent to settle below $84 per barrel after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz fully open to commercial shipping during an ongoing ceasefire, easing fears of prolonged supply disruptions from the Middle East conflict.
The US Treasury Department has issued a new license extending a waiver for global buyers to purchase Russian oil shipments already at sea until May 16. This decision reverses earlier statements and aims to manage energy market volatility, despite criticism from lawmakers who argue it supports economies engaged in conflicts.
Hotter and drier weather than usual, as the global climate shifts towards El Niño, is benefiting Thai beverage makers, even as they face cost pressures from prolonged geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, analysts say.
The Energy Conservation and Promotion Fund Office (Enconfund) is stepping up efforts to help energy projects move beyond the research stage and reach commercial viability, including an initiative to replace diesel with waste-derived oil.
The war in Iran and ensuing closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed the risks of over-reliance on the Persian Gulf for oil, turning Beijing’s Mediterranean infrastructure plans from long-term goals into urgent strategic necessities. From Algerian oilfields to Moroccan battery factories and Egypt’s industrial base, China might now fast-track these projects to create a Mediterranean hub for a green-energy supply chain, observers said. Beijing aims to create a strategic backup that protects its...
The US has renewed a waiver permitting countries to buy Russian oil for another month. The decision came two days after the Trump administration had said it had no plans to extend the waiver.
Three Iranian oil tankers carrying a total of five million barrels of crude have become the first such loaded vessels to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz since a US blockade came into force, the tracking firm Kpler told AFP on Friday.
Electric vehicles could store renewable energy when there is excess supply and give it back to the grid when demand peaks, but car companies disagree on the best way to do that
The decision puts into question a $745 million judgment against Chevron to help restore coastal wetlands in Louisiana that were damaged as long ago as World War II.
8-0 ruling gives companies new day in federal court after firms including Chevron ordered to pay millions for cleanup The supreme court handed a win on Friday to oil and gas companies fighting lawsuits over coastal land loss and environmental degradation in Louisiana. The 8-0 procedural decision gives the companies a new day in federal court after a state jury ordered Chevron to pay upward of $740m to clean up damage to the state’s coastline, one of multiple similar lawsuits. Continue reading...
Ukraine has launched an increasing number of attacks on critical oil and export infrastructure in the region since mid-March.
Trump's rhetoric in recent days, particularly his anger over NATO's refusal to back his blockade of the vital oil route, has fueled speculation he could move to pull the US out of the defensive alliance.
Brent crude drops and gas prices slide amid hopes Donald Trump will succeed in reaching deal with Tehran Oil and gas prices tumbled by almost 10% on Friday after Iran said the strait of Hormuz would open to commercial shipping, potentially clearing the way for tankers holding millions of barrels of oil and gas to reach the global market. Iran’s foreign minister said that vessels would be free to transit the strait of Hormuz for the duration of the 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon struck on Thursday. Continue reading...
Alaska Air Group Inc. shares surged more than 12 percent in morning trading Friday as plunging oil prices following the Middle East ceasefire delivered welcome relief to fuel-burdened airlines and boosted sentiment across the sector ahead of the carrier's first-quarter earnings next week.
More renewable energy is produced in the Scottish Highlands per household than in any other area of the UK, new research has shown.
The Middle East conflict has choked off supplies of LNG and hiked demand for coal in Asia.
Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is open Friday following a cease-fire in Lebanon while oil prices decline.
Industry lawyers convinced the justices to move lawsuits against oil companies from state to federal courts.
Oil prices dipped as hopes for a Middle East peace deal surged following a ceasefire and potential US-Iran talks. While a temporary agreement might be close, concerns over significant supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz closure persist. Experts anticipate continued price volatility until lasting peace and open trade routes are restored.
[This Day] President/Chief Executive of Dangote Group, Aliko Dangote, held a series of high-level meetings with global financial leaders on the side-lines of the ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) and World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., as part of efforts to deepen investment flows and strengthen partnerships in Nigeria's energy and industrial sectors.
Legally questionable confidentiality clause adopted almost word for word from demands of Microsoft and trade groups Microsoft and other US tech companies successfully lobbied the EU to hide the environmental toll of their datacentres, an investigation has found, with demands to block a database of green metrics from public view written almost word for word into EU rules. The secrecy provision, which the European Commission added to its proposal almost verbatim after industry lobbying in 2024, hinders scrutiny of the pollution that individual datacentres emit. It leaves researchers with just national-level summaries of their energy footprints. Continue reading...
The Court of Appeals heard arguments Wednesday about the Michigan Public Service Commission's authority over wind and solar projects.
The suit argues that the state’s ban on fracking is unconstitutional because it deprives land owners of productive use of their property, amounting to an unfair taking by the government.
Europe’s oil majors have large trading operations that often profit from increased volatility.
Nations split over doubling down on fossil fuels or accelerating renewables.
The measure would let the state and insurers sue fossil fuel companies for damages tied to climate-driven disasters.
Steel is one of Ukraine’s top sources of export revenue but is being hurt by carbon tariffs imposed by Europe, manufacturers claim.
President Lee Jae Myung on Friday shared a news report that a South Korean oil tanker exited the Red Sea, marking the first shipment of crude oil to the nation since the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
[Botswana Daily News] Mawana -- The implementation of the 500 MW solar photovoltaic plant and a 500 MWh Battery Energy Storage System in Maun positions Botswana as a net exporter and a leader in the regional energy transition.
Progress on cutting carbon emissions has stalled somewhat in Canada, according to the federal government annual reporting to the UN. Oil and gas emissions have continued to rise since the pandemic.
Prime minister says Corio refinery fire will not push Australia into stage 3 restrictions, despite reduced production of petrol, diesel and aviation fuel Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says petrol production has fallen 40% at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries but the damage caused by the fire at the Geelong facility will not lead to fuel restrictions. The prime minister spoke outside the Viva Energy refinery – which had been supplying about half of Victoria’s fuel before a massive fire burned for 13 hours until noon Thursday – on Friday morning, and said the facility was also producing less diesel and aviation fuel. Continue reading...
India's nuclear ambitions have reached a pivotal stage with the Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor achieving criticality, marking a significant step in its three-stage nuclear program. This advancement positions India as a leader in advanced nuclear technology, bolstering its drive for energy self-reliance and security amidst a rapidly expanding power sector.
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass has released a new climate change plan for Los Angeles, setting goals for solar energy, EV chargers and water recycling.
S. Korea will begin receiving 27 million barrels of alternative crude oil in June, part of a broader effort to stabilize energy supplies and diversify.
In a setback for federal efforts to thwart climate litigation, the judge ruled that the suit, which tried to block the state from suing oil companies, was too speculative.
Exclusive: Minns government announces contract with Snowy Energy to power public transport in seven-year contract Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Electric bus, train and light rail services in New South Wales will run on fully renewable energy from next year under a new $1.9bn deal, the state government says. The Minns government on Friday announced it had signed a contract with Snowy Energy to bring all public transport operations in the state under a single renewable energy agreement for the first time. The seven-year deal comes into effect from July 2027 and will last until 2034. Continue reading...
There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA Europe has only six weeks’ supply of jet fuel left owing to Iran war, says energy chief The UK’s growth acceleration in February is likely to be “short-lived”, due to the Iran war, warns Andrew Hunter , associate director and senior economist at Moody’s Analytics: “The 0.5% month-over-month jump in U.K. GDP in February, and slight upward revision to January’s data, echoes the earlier improvement in the surveys and suggests the economy had more momentum at the start of this year than previously thought. However, with those surveys weakening quite sharply in March as the Middle East conflict sent energy prices soaring, this upturn is likely to prove short lived. Continue...
US defense secretary says Iran’s energy infrastructure is ‘not destroyed yet’ while also lambasting the media Iran’s energy infrastructure is “not destroyed yet” and the US is “locked and loaded” to finish the job, Pete Hegseth, the defense secretary, said on Thursday as he called many of the press corps gathered the moral equivalent of the Pharisees who conspired to destroy Jesus Christ. Hegseth’s comments from the Pentagon podium came as a naval blockade of Iranian ports began this week and he called on Tehran to accept a nuclear deal or face consequences for its remaining infrastructure, power generation and energy industry. Continue reading...
Japan has pledged US$10 billion to its Asian neighbours in energy support, in what analysts say is a strategic bid to counter China’s regional influence and position itself as a reliable partner as the Iran war upends global oil markets and supply chains. However, one observer argued that the move’s impact might be limited, given Japan’s inability to alter the ground realities in the Middle East and Southeast Asian countries’ instinct for strategic hedging over picking sides. Unveiled by...
Some recipients of Biden-era "climate smart" farm grants have revised their contracts to meet Trump administration mandates.
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the temporary waiver, arguing it prevented a more significant price spike that would have further increased Russia’s energy revenues.
The land’s transformation created a playbook for cranberry farms seeing shrinking profits because of climate change and other factors.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As scientists confirmed that March was the United States’ most abnormally hot month in recorded history, dozens of climate deniers gathered to promote misinformation and tout their newfound influence on federal policy. At a conference hosted by the prominent science-denying think tank the Heartland […]
The US will not extend waivers allowing the sale of Russian and Iranian oil already at sea, impacting countries like India that secured supplies during the temporary relief. This move signals a return to tighter enforcement of sanctions, forcing nations to restrategize their energy procurement amidst global supply disruptions.
At first glance, the rupee is staging a recovery. India’s battered currency has gained around 1.5 per cent since March 27, making it the best-performing currency in Asia, according to Bloomberg data. However, the recent bounce belies vulnerabilities in India’s economy that have been exacerbated by the energy shock emanating from the war in Iran. India is one of the most exposed among Asia’s leading economies, importing 90 per cent of its oil and more than half its liquefied petroleum gas....
Oil prices eased as hopes for de-escalation in US-Iran tensions emerged, with Iran suggesting passage through the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz if an agreement is reached. Despite optimism for diplomatic progress, the US warned of increased economic pressure if Iran remains defiant, while waivers for Iranian oil purchases will not be extended.
The U.S. Supreme Court is expected to make a final ruling in 2027, which could resolve or limit California’s bid to recoup climate damages from the oil and gas industry.
[Horn Diplomat] Hargeisa -- Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Wednesday called for a unified national effort to protect the environment and expand tree planting, warning that climate change and environmental degradation pose growing risks to livelihoods across Somaliland.
Gasoline prices remain high as the conflict with Iran continues.
Eight upstate communities are vying for the project, which could involve a single large reactor or multiple smaller units.
Nat Barr questioned Energy Minister Chris Bowen about the wild claims surrounding the Geelong refinery blaze.
Washington's decision to let Iranian and Russian oil waivers expire threatens to tighten India's crude oil supply, as New Delhi had relied on temporary relief to sustain imports. DW has the latest.
The controversial biomass power station receives 'overly generous' payments of £2.7million a day and more than £100,000 an hour, energy think tank Ember found.
The Geelong Viva Energy refinery in Corio supplies 10 per cent of Australia's fuel.
The Geelong refinery supplies 10% of Australia's fuel and 50% of Victoria's.
Smoke warning for residents south of Viva oil refinery in Corio as Geelong mayor calls fire ‘unprecedented’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A major oil refinery in Geelong, which supplies half of Victoria’s fuel and 10% of the nation’s, exploded into flames on Wednesday night and the blaze was still out of control by first light on Thursday. Fire Rescue Victoria said they responded to an incident at the Mogas (motor gasoline) unit at Viva oil refinery in Corio around 11.15pm Thursday. Continue reading...
S&P Global in its latest report titled India's Strong Fundamentals Would Cushion The Blow Of An Oil Shock says India is equipped to handle some strain. The report assumes a base case scenario of oil prices at an average of $130 per barrel for 2026 and $100 in 2027.
Renewable energy is gaining ground in the U.S. power mix.
[Premium Times] Nigeria may begin delivering natural gas to Abuja through the AKK pipeline by July, signalling progress in its long-delayed gas infrastructure drive.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler In a recent post on his Substack, Jim Hansen wrote about “runaway climates” on Earth, and I thought it would be useful to explain the physics of what this actually means and whether it’s something we need to worry about. A runaway greenhouse occurs when humans add enough carbon dioxide to the atmosphere to push it past a threshold beyond which warming becomes self-sustaining and unstoppable 1 . Venus is the canonical example of what that looks like. At some point in the past, it probably looked a lot like Earth. But then the planet heated up and boiled the oceans. Over time, ultraviolet radiation from the Sun split the water molecules into constituent hydrogen and...
The world’s top 100 oil and gas companies made more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian. The conflict pushed the price of oil to an average of $100 a barrel in March, leading to estimated windfall war profits for the month of $23bn for the companies. Lucy Hough speaks to Damian Carrington, the Guardian’s environment editor Continue reading...
Cynthia Ferguson spearheaded a Biden-era focus on communities disproportionately burdened by pollution and climate change.
The sanctioned Chinese oil tanker that appeared to have crossed the Strait of Hormuz after the US blockade was implemented had been stopped and forced to dock in Iran, new tracking data shows.
KYODO — Japan has decided to provide a total of US$10 billion in financial support to Southeast Asian nations struggling with surging crude oil prices amid tensions in the Middle East, government sources said Wednesday.
A key pillar of what is being described as Atmanirbhar 2.0 involves expanding capacity in green energy, nuclear power and thermal generation to lessen dependence on imported oil and gas.
Exclusive: Climate action blockers including Saudi Arabia, Russia and major fossil fuel firms set to make extra $234bn by end of 2026 Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates The world’s top 100 oil and gas companies banked more than $30m every hour in unearned profit in the first month of the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to exclusive analysis for the Guardian. Saudi Aramco, Gazprom and ExxonMobil are among the biggest beneficiaries of the bonanza, meaning key opponents of climate action continue to prosper. The conflict pushed the price of oil to an average of $100 (£74) a barrel in March, leading to estimated windfall war profits for the month of $23bn for the companies. Oil and gas supplies will take months to return to pre-war levels and the...
[Daily Trust] Global energy leaders, policymakers, and investors are set to converge in Abuja for the 25th anniversary of NOG Energy Week 2026, with a strong focus on scaling investment, strengthening infrastructure, and enhancing resilience across Africa's energy landscape.
[Botswana Daily News] Maun -- President Advocate Duma Boko will on April 16 officiate the implementation of the Maun 500MW solar photovoltaic power plant.
How much planet-warming methane is coming from water reservoirs? Environmental groups want California to track emissions.
The International Monetary Fund, World Bank and International Energy Agency on Monday (April 13) urged countries to avoid hoarding energy supplies and imposing export controls that could worsen what they called the biggest shock ever to the global energy market. - REUTERS
Oil prices dipped for a second day as hopes for US-Iran talks eased supply worries. Brent crude futures fell to $94.27, and WTI to $90.24, though later saw a slight uptick. Diplomatic signals suggest negotiations might restart, potentially impacting flows through the Strait of Hormuz.
A breakthrough in India’s nuclear power research has been hailed as a defining moment for the country’s energy programme and a step towards self-reliance. Earlier this month, Indian scientists revealed they had achieved criticality, a state of self-sustaining nuclear chain reaction, at the Kalpakkam prototype fast breeder reactor (PFBR) in Tamil Nadu state. The programme promises to harness India’s abundant thorium reserves, which constitute around 25 per cent of global deposits, advancing its...
The airline has a clause similar to clauses on some cruise lines which allows the company to tack on charges based on the cost of oil.
Climate change and the energy transition are driving a wave of state laws overriding local governments, with both parties driving their preferred policies.
Teresa Patry, a Vermilion, Alta., farmer and rancher, has two active oil wells operating on her land, which, according to an air quality assessment, are venting a steady stream of potentially dangerous greenhouse gases downwind from where she lives with her family and livestock. But, according to Alberta's energy regular, everything is operating as it should be.
A warming climate has helped some to flourish, researchers say, but the outlook is troubling.
A planet-warming El Niño climate phase is now developing, and some models predict it could turn out to be the strongest on record
Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard made a groundbreaking move, gifting his $3 billion company to environmental causes. Instead of personal profit, the company's earnings now fund climate action and conservation. This unique structure, separating control from financial benefit, ensures Patagonia's profits directly support the planet's health, sparking global debate on purpose-driven business.
Unable to pick up their cargo from Russian oil terminals damaged by Ukraine, dozens of tankers pose a threat to undersea cables.
This is a re-post from Staying Curious by Dean Rovang This post presents two figures that are the culmination of an extended effort to build the strongest possible empirical case for what the paleoclimate record shows about CO? and temperature. They draw on five independent regression fits across four independent archives and 66 million years of geological evidence. The argument stands on its own merits. Earth’s natural climate relationship Figure 1. Earth’s natural CO?–temperature relationship across three independent Pleistocene reconstructions and the Judd et al. (2024) deep-time geological record. Five fits — four York/ODR regressions and the canonical EPICA OLS fit — all land between 8.24 and 9.91 K/doubling. Solid black diamonds:...
Following failed talks, the US has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, potentially costing Iran $435 million daily in economic damage, primarily from lost oil and petrochemical exports. This move, aimed at pressuring Iran, could also impact China's energy imports and requires significant US naval commitment to enforce.
In a new experiment, reengineered balsa wood stored sunlight as heat.
As climate change reshapes the planet, new rituals help people process ecological grief. Learn more about glacier funerals.
EPA's greenhouse gas endangerment finding was an unlawful use of legislative authority reserved to Congress, the senators argue in a court brief.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Governments desperate for cash to protect their citizens from the growing impacts of the climate crisis are being put in a “beyond absurd” situation this week at global finance talks: they are being urged not to mention the climate, even as they […]
A special selection of books to help you learn everything you need to know about cars and climate change The post The problem with cars in six books appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Washington’s naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is threatening to tip Asia into its worst energy crisis in living memory, with peace talks on the Iran war stalled and no clear timeline for when oil flows might resume. The United States moved to seize control of the flashpoint waterway on Monday night, with US President Donald Trump framing the move as a way to force Iran to open the strait and accept a deal to end the war. Iran responded by threatening all ports in the Persian Gulf and the...
Beijing — China, the world’s largest importer of energy, has so far weathered the global energy shock brought on by war in the Gulf well compared with some of its Asian neighbors. But as global fuel markets remain volatile amid an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire and a new American military blockade that threatens Iranian exports, the stakes … The post China has so far weathered the historic oil crisis. But as Xi prepares to meet Trump, costs are starting to grow appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Malaysia is doubling down on renewables to secure its energy future, its deputy prime minister has said, as the government scrambles to mitigate the fallout from an escalating energy crisis triggered by the Iran war. Tehran all but shut access to the Strait of Hormuz last month in retaliation for the US and Israel’s attacks, disrupting a key energy chokepoint through which about 25 per cent of global seaborne oil trade and nearly a fifth of global liquefied natural gas exports pass – much of...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07777J, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Max Palmer, Vipin K. Singh, Leonardo Merola, Karthikeyen Natarajan Pugazhendhi, Pallab Barai, Insang You, Yubo Wang, Eric Carlson, Cathy Wang, Hao Zheng, Venkat Srinivasan, Juergen Janek, Jeff Sakamoto, Linda Nazar Operation of solid-state batteries with a lithium metal anode and a high voltage cathode requires solid electrolytes (SE) to be chemically stable with lithium, have a wide electrochemical window, and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Vance accuses Iran of ‘economic terrorism’; Hezbollah says it will not abide by agreements that result from talks in the US US starts naval blockade of Iranian ports after deadline passes South Korean president Lee Jae Myung has said rising tensions around the strait of Hormuz make it hard to be optimistic about the fallout from the Iran war, warning that high oil prices and supply-chain strains are likely to persist for some time. Lee told a cabinet meeting on Tuesday the government should treat prolonged disruption in global energy and raw materials markets as a given and reinforce its emergency response system. For the time being, difficulties in global energy and raw materials supply chains and high oil prices will continue … I ask that we pursue the development of alternative...
Young climate activists are appealing their court loss against directives to unleash American fossil fuel production.
With millions of Indonesians at risk of being pushed into poverty amid a deepening global energy crisis, President Prabowo Subianto arrived in Moscow this week seeking something straightforward but increasingly scarce: cheap oil. Prabowo’s trip, which got under way on Monday, comes at a moment of acute regional anxiety. Global oil prices have skyrocketed since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran more than six weeks ago amid the near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The...
[The Conversation Africa] Over the last several decades, the oceans have become more crowded. Aquaculture, wind and wave energy, and oil and gas exploration are taking up more space. This growth threatens the health of ocean ecosystems and coastal communities' access to food and livelihoods that they have relied on for centuries.
Jet fuel shortages and surging prices are forcing flight cancellations across the Asia-Pacific, a squeeze that could intensify after the United States began controlling oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz following failed peace talks with Iran. Tehran’s effective closure of the strait – a chokepoint for about 20 per cent of global oil supply – is hitting regional airlines, particularly in countries without strategic energy reserves, analysts said. Jet fuel reached nearly US$198 in the...
Incentives to absorb surplus wind and solar energy could help balance the grid and lower bills The UK needs more North Sea gas, not greater reliance on US imports | Nils Pratley Households will be called on to boost their consumption of Great Britain’s record renewable energy this summer to help balance the power grid and lower energy bills. Under the new plans, people could be encouraged to run dishwashers and washing machines or charge up their electric vehicles when there is more wind and solar power than the electricity grid needs. Continue reading...
Appealing the dismissal of their suit, they argued that executive orders to promote fossil fuels endangered their futures and violated their constitutional rights.
In an inspiring tale of innovation, young Indian entrepreneur Angad Daryani is changing the landscape of air quality with his groundbreaking startup, Praan. By creating systems that operate without filters and consume minimal energy, Praan addresses the urgent challenge of urban pollution, specifically targeting the dangerous PM2.5 and PM10 particles.
Nearly two dozen clean-energy projects may be scrapped because the financial math doesn’t add up
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Strait of Hormuz blockade explained: why is Trump threatening it now and will it increase the price of oil? Shares in European airlines are dropping in early trading, amid disappointment that the talks between Washington and Tehran broke up without a breakthrough last weekend. British Airways’ parent company, IAG , are down over 2% this morning, with budget rivals Wizz Air (-6.5%) and easyJet (-3.8%) falling more sharply. Continue reading...
Global markets are in turmoil following President Trump's announcement of a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz. This move has sent crude oil prices soaring and threatens to isolate Iran, potentially triggering further escalation. India faces significant economic challenges, including a ballooning energy import bill and disruptions to its exports and workforce remittances.
Chinese scientists have developed a method to generate electricity and achieve higher energy efficiency than conventional burning, while producing zero carbon dioxide emissions, by placing coal inside a “battery”. “Coal-fired power” conjures images of heavy pollution, steep carbon footprints and modest efficiency. But a novel, direct coal power technology challenges that stereotype by eliminating combustion entirely and sidestepping the CO₂ emissions that have long defined coal use. A team led...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 19, 2026 thru Sat, April 25, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (10 articles) A more troubling picture of sea level rise is coming into view Scientists have uncovered a “blind spot” in the research on rising seas, revealing that tens of millions of people thought safe from coastal flooding are at risk of inundation. Grist, Fred Pearce, Apr 18, 2026. Wildfires used to 'go to sleep' at night. Climate change is turning them into prime burning hours Phys.org, Seth Borenstein, Apr 18, 2026. The Guardian view on Japan`s cherry blossom: when spring slips out of time | Editorial A 1,200-year...
If you're looking to start changing your own oil, or if you already do and you're looking to up your game, here are some find that can make the job easier.
Silicon-carbon batteries promise massive capacity gains, but Apple and Google are holding back, raising questions about why they're avoiding the new tech.
China's potential fourth aircraft carrier, possibly named 'He Jian' and hinted to be nuclear-powered, signals a significant advancement in its naval capabilities. This development, showcased in the film 'Into The Deep', aligns with China's transition to a blue-water navy and its expanding global maritime ambitions.
Monsoon brings romanticized scenes but also a public health reality of increased malaria risk, especially for vulnerable groups. Despite significant national declines, malaria persists in localized pockets due to environmental and socio-economic factors. Climate change further complicates transmission patterns, necessitating sustained surveillance and targeted interventions for elimination.
Once global warming peaks, it could take centuries to cool things back down. But we can bend the curve by cutting fossil fuel emissions now.
Russia's foreign minister Sergei Lavrov has accused the US of prioritizing oil and energy dominance, alleging military actions in Iran and Venezuela are resource-driven. He claims Washington disregards international law, opting for power over rules. Lavrov urged the US towards dialogue, criticizing policy shifts that strain relations and push Europe away from Russian gas, likening it to a 'colonial era'.
This week’s Times Past includes a look back to 10 years ago when “Regazza” were crowned winners of the Shetland Young Enterprise competition.
AP — The European Union on Thursday approved a massive loan package to help Ukraine meet its economic and military needs for two years, the bloc’s Cypriot presidency said, after oil began flowing through a key pipeline to Hungary and Slovakia, ending months of political deadlock. The EU also approved a new raft of sanctions against … The post EU approves a $106 billion loan package to help Ukraine after Hungary lifts its veto appeared first on Egypt Independent.
An unusual series of cargoes of military-grade fuel that is due to sail from the US across the Pacific Ocean illustrates how far the war in Iran has disrupted the global oil supply chain. A request for offers to ship 235,000 barrels of jet fuel from Cherry Point in Blaine, Washington, where BP has a refinery, to Subic Bay in the Philippines, a strategic access point and logistics hub for US naval operations, was issued on Thursday, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. The cargo is...
On April 26, 1986, the Chernobyl nuclear reactor melted down, but the rest of the world wouldn't learn how close it came to nuclear Armageddon until weeks later.
Traditional public bathhouses in Japan are in deep water as soaring energy costs triggered by the Middle East oil supply disruptions threaten to extinguish the fires of a fading tradition, with some of them forced to shorten their hours or even shut their doors for good. Already struggling with a shrinking customer base and ageing owners without successors, the oil price surge is dealing a fresh blow to sento, as the communal baths are known in Japanese, with regulated pricing making it...
Drivers parking at the Park Road car park in Queenborough, on the Isle of Sheppey, Kent, will be hit by a charge of £1.60-per-hour from April 1 - which previously was free.
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
The India Meteorological Department has forecast the possibility of El Nino conditions during the South West monsoon season. Economists and experts note that a weak monsoon will add to the woes caused by higher crude oil prices, and fertilizer supply disruptions.
Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner holds a dominant polling lead over Gov Janet Mills ahead of the June primary.
Officials from Ontario and the Yukon have entered into a partnership that marks “the first step” toward deploying small modular reactors in the Yukon – technology they say could help solve the territory’s energy crisis.
Revised figures increase fears about energy-intensive datacentres worsening climate emergency The UK government vastly underestimated the climate impact of artificial intelligence, it has emerged, after officials raised their estimate of carbon emissions from AI by a factor of more than 100. According to new data quietly published this week, energy use by AI datacentres in the UK could cause the emission of up to 123m tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) – about as much as generated by 2.7 million people – over the next 10 years. Continue reading...
An Orascom Construction-led consortium, chaired by Egyptian businessman Nassef Sawiris, has finalized plans to develop a 900 MW onshore wind farm in Ras Shokeir. This major renewable energy venture, located in the high-wind corridor of the Gulf of Suez, is being executed in partnership with France’s ENGIE and Aeolus (a subsidiary of Japan’s Toyota Tsusho). … The post Orascom-led consortium to build one of Egypt’s largest green energy sites appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The scene in Tuapse has turned apocalyptic in recent days after strikes on a local oil refinery sparked major fires and caused an oil spill.
A high-stakes international summit in Colombia starting today (April 24) is expected to sharpen global efforts to phase out fossil fuels, as governments, scientists and Indigenous leaders warn that the world is running out of time to avert irreversible climate damage. During a virtual press briefing on April 16, Colombia’s Environment Ministry and a diverse […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01732K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Wenwen Wang, Chengyi Zhang, Xinquan Ma, Weixiao Wang, Qin Su, Juncai Long, Dongyao Zhu, Jinghao Li, Ao Xu, Rui Fang, Yuhang Dai, Guanbin Gao, Qinyou An Rechargeable magnesium metal batteries (RMBs) promise high volumetric energy density and resource sustainability, yet interphase instability remains a central barrier to practical full cells. Here, we show that single-electrode interphase... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Republican lawmakers are attempting to shield big oil from having to pay for its contributions to the climate crisis, alarming environmental advocates. New House and Senate bills led by Rep. Harriet Hageman (R-Wyo.) and Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Tex.) would give oil and […]
Wopke Hoekstra says the bloc must gain “energy independence” to protect itself.
This is a guest blog post by John Lang about his new " Climate Trunk " graphics project and website. He will add one graphic per week for about 2 years rounding out the big picture of human-caused climate change graphic by graphic. If you had to explain climate change in 10 seconds, what would you say? Climate scientists Katharine Hayhoe and Kimberly Nicholas have long boiled it down to five phrases: It’s real. It’s us. It’s bad. We’re sure. And we can fix it. This framing has helped millions cut through a topic swamped by jargon, acronyms and complexity. The first four Climate Trunk graphics owe a debt to that tradition. You’ll notice below I leave one off: we’re sure. Not because scientific certainty doesn’t matter...
[The Conversation Africa] US President Donald Trump is a longtime climate denier and oil industry ally, who sums up his own energy policy as "drill, baby, drill". Yet he is doing more than almost anyone to speed up the global shift from fossil fuels to clean energy and electric vehicles (EVs).
While AI helps monitor deforestation and illegal mining, data centers powering the technology are claiming water, energy, and minerals from Indigenous lands.
Only 22 Democrats voted for the bill despite geothermal's popularity.
A Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas survey captured the oil and gas industry’s rising frustration with the Trump administration over the uncertainty and increased shipping costs fomented by the war in Iran.
The state Senate Insurance Committee refused to advance two major bills that would have recouped rising property insurance costs from oil and gas companies and required insurance companies to cover homes in fire-prone areas under certain conditions.
MPs call for investigation into Essar Energy, owner of Stanlow refinery, which shifted loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ VTB to Mauritius Days after the first wave of Russian tanks surged over the border into Ukraine in March 2022, dockers at a port in northern England took a stand. Appalled by Vladimir Putin’s brutality, workers at Ellesmere Port in Cheshire vowed never to unload any Russian oil destined for the nearby Stanlow refinery, a major hub for UK fuel supplies. Continue reading...
David Pocock says prime minister – who is trying to shore up fuel supplies – is parroting industry talking points Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor is poised to reject a growing push for a new 25% tax on gas exports in next month’s budget, prompting David Pocock to accuse the government of “caving in” to the gas industry. It’s understood the government has elected not to pursue a new tax on gas exports in the budget , prompted in part by the global oil crisis and Anthony Albanese’s diplomatic efforts in shoring up fuel supply from Asian allies by pledging reliable access to liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...
An overhaul of listing and trading rules has driven a 16-year-old board for start-ups on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange to an all-time high, and traders believe the listed companies’ above-average earnings growth and exposure to renewable energy will extend the record-setting run. The ChiNext 50 Index of the board’s 50 biggest stocks and the ChiNext Composite Index both broke highs set in 2015 this week, outpacing other equity gauges of yuan-denominated stocks, which have yet to fully recoup their...
The growing EV charging industry is battling with the old energy giants for control of a new source of revenue.
The new federal office will undo a change made after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil disaster. Critics say it could reduce environmental oversight.
Donald Trump is stepping up his push to cut off Iran from using the Strait of Hormuz by seizing another tanker caught smuggling the regime's oil.
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico said 119,000 metric tons of oil are projected to arrive in the country by the end of April.
The Iran war has delivered a systemic shock to the Gulf’s security architecture and economic miracle. Two taboos were rapidly broken. The Strait of Hormuz, which carries roughly one-fifth of global oil consumption and close to a quarter of seaborne crude, was paralysed for sustained periods. Iranian strikes reached deep into Gulf territory, hitting ports, energy terminals and airports with a frequency that exceeded attacks on Israel. War-risk insurance premiums and tanker charter rates surged...
May 1st in France isn’t just a celebration of workers’ rights, it’s also tied to a floral tradition. But with climate change causing the 'muguets' to bloom earlier, the flowers may no longer be in bloom for May Day celebrations.
Asian markets faltered after touching record highs, weighed down by surging oil prices and lingering US-Iran peace talk uncertainties. Japan's Nikkei briefly crossed 60,000 before retreating. Escalating Middle East tensions, including shipping disruptions, fueled oil price spikes, impacting investor sentiment across the region. Despite a Wall Street rally, regional markets succumbed to geopolitical anxieties.
Since Chernobyl, Ukraine has lived in the shadow of nuclear disaster. Now, with Russia targeting its power grid, it's facing a new nuclear risk. The response is reshaping how the world thinks about energy in wartime.
Move comes after Hungary and Slovakia dropped opposition following reopening of the Druzhba oil pipeline Oh, that’s (potentially) interesting. The European Commission was planning to offer journalists a technical briefing on the €90bn loan and the 20th package of sanctions just now. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired the meeting of the Supreme Council of Energy to review current energy supplies, including electricity, petroleum products, and natural gas, which are secured in coordination with different ministries to ensure uninterrupted services for productive sectors despite regional and international challenges. Attendees included Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs Hussein Issa, … The post PM chairs Supreme Council of Energy meeting to review current supply status appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Iran war has done in two months what years of climate policy could not: make green hydrogen look economically viable. Soaring oil and gas prices since February’s outbreak of hostilities have narrowed the cost gap between the zero-emission fuel and its fossil rivals, paving the way for wider uptake across Asia. The eight-week US-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Iranian strikes on Qatar’s Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) complex have sent Asian fuel...
Oil prices saw a slight dip after Wednesday's surge, as stalled Iran-US peace talks and ongoing shipping route restrictions, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, kept markets on edge. Iran's seizure of two ships and US interception of tankers highlight escalating tensions. Despite record US energy exports, domestic crude inventories unexpectedly rose, while fuel stocks declined.
As the war in Iran upends global fuel markets, two new reports confirm that 2025 was a banner year for renewable energy.
The Republican-drafted legislation doubles down on the Trump administration's attacks on international climate and energy programs.
“The recent crises have indeed showed us how crucial to have energy diversity," said Turkey's environmental minister. "You should not be dependent on one single energy source.”
Alvorada is part of a cohort of Brazilian oil companies that are positioned for growth in Venezuela after the U.S. capture of strongman Nicolás Maduro in January.
[Namibian] NAMIBIA faces a US$15 billion (about N$247.5 billion) climate finance gap as policymakers and financial institutions push for reforms to unlock investment and scale up funding for mitigation and adaptation projects.
US forces have intercepted at least three Iranian oil tankers in Asian waters, redirecting them away from key shipping lanes near India, Malaysia, and Sri Lanka. This action intensifies Washington's maritime blockade on Iran, disrupting global energy flows. The US Central Command has directed numerous vessels to turn back, highlighting the growing impact on international trade amidst stalled diplomatic efforts.
The Czech Republic said its nuclear power project with South Korea is progressing on schedule, signaling potential expansion of cooperation.
LONDON - Traders placed a series of bets worth $430 million on a drop in crude oil prices just 15 minutes before US President Donald Trump said he would extend a ceasefire with Iran on Tuesday.
The Pentagon assessment, shared in a classified briefing for lawmakers, suggests gasoline and oil prices could remain elevated through the midterm elections.
The case is part of a messy legal dispute about a section of the Line 5 energy pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel The supreme court on Wednesday sided with Michigan in ruling that the state’s lawsuit seeking to shut down a section of an ageing pipeline beneath a Great Lakes channel will stay in state court. Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court. Continue reading...
Learn how a dramatic climate shift in the Pacific may have wiped out an entire underwater ecosystem deep below the Galápagos — and it could happen again.
[This Day] More than 20 years after an unsuccessful attempt to record a commercial oil discovery within the Nigeria-Sao Tome & Principe Joint Development Zone (JDZ), the two countries are calling for willing investors, particularly independent producers in Nigeria, to go into aggressive search for hydrocarbon in the ultra-deep frontier basin.
Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.
Donald Trump’s conflict with Iran could speed the EU’s green revolution – if panicking governments can hold their nerve on clean energy • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here A surge in demand for electric vehicles across Europe may be evidence of what George Monbiot greeted as the silver lining of the Iran war. Sales of electric cars in continental Europe rose by 51% in March. The International Energy Agency has called the disruption in the strait of Hormuz the “biggest energy crisis in history”, but it appears, on one level, to be accelerating Europe’s green revolution. Yet, even if car-owners are rushing to the EV showrooms, some European governments, facing a groundswell of anger over soaring petrol and gas prices , are at risk of sending the clean...
Chinese battery cell manufacturers are poised to benefit from the US-Israeli war in Iran, according to Fitch Ratings, even as fierce competition, overcapacity and thin margins weigh on some downstream firms. Global demand for energy storage was set to rise, driven by high oil prices and rapidly expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data centres, said Wang Ying, a managing director at the credit rating agency. “We believe that China’s leading energy storage cell manufacturers will be the bigger...
Beijing — For more than a decade, leader Xi Jinping has overseen a transformation within the Chinese economy with one aim: making it energy-secure. Under that vision, China has unleashed a renewable energy revolution of wind, solar and hydropower, drilled ever deeper into oilfields offshore and on, and forged pacts with partners for more supply – … The post China’s energy fortress was built to withstand just this type of oil shock appeared first on Egypt Independent.
As the Pacific island nation of Tuvalu battles rising sea levels that threaten to put large parts of the island entirely underwater by the end of this century, its citizens are making efforts to safeguard their future while preparing for the worst impacts of climate change.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for a unanimous court that the Enbridge energy company waited too long to try to move the case to federal court.
[Premium Times] The environmental group says prolonged wellhead fires in Ondo and Rivers states expose a weak response to pollution, threatening livelihoods and ecosystems
The Ukrainian president said oil will once again flow to Hungary, resolving a monthslong dispute.
The pipeline, which carries crude to Hungary and Slovakia, has been at the center of a monthslong diplomatic standoff.
[Namibian] NamWater's cost-saving strategy aimed at incorporating renewable energy has been paused as the utility consults regulators over compliance requirements.
The Trump administration is evaluating whether to temporarily extend the waiver a century-old shipping law to address emerging strains in domestic oil transportation.
Shell Australia says campaign needed to ‘counterbalance’ claims by levy advocates – but Ed Husic urges industry ‘do not spend millions defending the indefensible’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Gas companies are mounting a multimillion-dollar advertising campaign to fight against a new export tax, prompting the Labor MP Ed Husic to accuse the industry of “defending the indefensible”. Shell Australia is among half a dozen oil and gas companies contributing around $1m to an Australian Energy Producers (AEP) campaign that attempts to justify the amount of tax the industry pays, a parliamentary inquiry heard on Wednesday. Continue reading...
The EU Commission plans measures against the energy crisis, Chancellor Merz to address German policy at climate talks in Berlin, Amnesty International says Germany is contributing to global human rights crisis and more news on Wednesday, April 22nd.
At Permanent Forum, leaders connect climate change, mining, and deforestation to mounting health crisis and demand coordinated approach to land rights.
Program portrayed efforts to wean Australia off fossil fuels as morally bankrupt, trashing rainforests and enslaving Australia to China Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Children sieve mud, workers drop down claustrophobic hand-cut mine shafts, men grimace while others carve out rock with chisels in bare feet to recover cobalt “for our renewable green dream”. These were the dramatic scenes from the Democratic Republic of Congo in a “special investigation” from Channel Seven’s Spotlight program, aired in prime-time on Sunday evening. Continue reading...
[ACNS] The Primates and General Secretaries of the Anglican Provinces in Oceania have called on Member Churches around the Anglican Communion to advocate with their Governments on behalf of Pacific Island states and other nations heavily impacted by climate change.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00855K, Paper Nishithan C Kani, Mohd Riyaz, Carolina Isabella Elizarraras, Emilia Wessel, Kasper Enemark-Rasmussen, Qamar Nisa, John R. Varcoe, Alexander Bagger, Brian Joseph Seger Defossilizing aviation and shipping industries require scalable, carbon-neutral routes to energy-dense liquid fuels. CO 2 electrolysis has emerged as a promising route to carbon-neutral fuels, but Cu-based catalysts are largely... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00998K, Review Article Junnan Hao, Qianru Chen, Chun-Chuan Kao, Dongliang Chao, Shi-Zhang Qiao A systematic application-oriented mapping redefines aqueous batteries from a unified concept into differentiated technologies, guiding their rational deployment across diverse real-world energy storage scenarios. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Far-flung Pacific nations are reeling from the impact of a global fuel crisis as authorities scramble to manage energy supplies while families must grapple with fuel curbs and higher costs for food and access to healthcare. Global oil supplies are running down as the US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, which typically carries about 20 per cent of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas flows. Aid agencies have warned that the crisis has driven up prices...
China’s shipyards are emerging as beneficiaries from the US-Israeli war on Iran, securing new orders as crude transport bottlenecks worsen and global demand for large oil tankers rises. With the United States and Iran effectively blockading the Strait of Hormuz – a chokepoint that handles about a quarter of the world’s seaborne oil – shipping companies are racing to expand capacity, particularly in very large crude carriers (VLCCs) capable of transporting about 2 million barrels of oil per...
The Interior Department had imposed restrictions on wind and solar projects across the country, prompting developers to sue.
[Daba Finance] Genesis Capital has pulled off a first for West African capital markets, advising on a CFAF 42.65 billion ($76.5 million) green bond for Ivory Coast solar developer Poro Power 1 S.A. -- the first project finance green bond ever issued by a private energy company in the WAMU region.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss visits the MIT Plasma Science and Fusion Center to learn about scaling geothermal energy.
China's Jinta molten salt energy tower stands as an "energy fortress" designed to help the country absorb the oil shock caused by the tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Oman has offered to sell surplus crude to Thailand, but any purchase would depend on actual demand and price negotiations, while the domestic oil situation is beginning to stabilise, Foreign Affairs Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said on Tuesday.
Citi analysts warned of how quickly the oil market could tighten if the Strait of Hormuz does not fully reopen soon, noting that crude could climb as high as $130 a barrel.
At issue is the "10-day notice rule" that allowed citizens to report potential health, safety or environmental violations in coal mining areas.
Multiple oil spills are visible from space after Iranian and US-Israeli strikes hit oil facilities and ships in the region, with experts warning of an impending environmental catastrophe. Satellite images are giving an insight into destruction in the region, including to the fragile biodiversity of the Persian Gulf. Oil spilt there has the potential to … The post Oil spills from the Iran war are visible from space appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Groups have urged a federal court to send EPA back to the drawing board on its big deregulatory climate decision.
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has again urged governments to step up the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy as war and climate risks create unprecedented challenges.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resilience from global shocks, according to some of the party’s leading voices on the climate. As the Iran war roils economies by raising the cost of oil and gas, countries are aiming to accelerate […]
Renewable energy is increasingly being used to supply power-hungry data centers. As the sector swells, much of the electricity demand is being met by polluting fossil fuels.
Oil prices dipped Tuesday, reversing Monday's surge, as hopes for US-Iran peace talks eased supply disruption fears. Despite Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure and vessel seizure, investors are watching potential ceasefire extensions. However, Tehran's participation remains uncertain, with supply risks persisting and analysts warning of significant price hikes if talks falter.
The Interior secretary defended his scrutiny of "unreliable" renewable energy sources, while bolstering fossil fuel production on public lands.
Fervo expects its first project, the Cape Station project in Beaver County, Utah, to become one of the world’s largest geothermal projects with 500 megawatts under construction.
Chubb said shifting methodologies make it too difficult to account for climate pollution produced by its energy clients.
[The New Humanitarian] Nairobi -- "The impact of a volatile climate is not just measured by the washed-out homes and businesses. It also registers in the rise in sexual and gender-based violence."
China has developed a world-first high-voltage synchronous condenser, reviving a century-old grid stabiliser technology to support the country’s rapid transition to renewable energy, according to a state media report. The state-run China Electric Power News said on April 10 that a 35-kilovolt direct-connection rotating machine developed by Dongfang Electric Machinery had successfully passed testing earlier that day. The successful test made Dongfang’s synchronous condenser the first in the world...
Religion and oil. Remove those two factors and all the Middle East conflicts could be ended overnight - or so the theory goes.
As the US-Israel war on Iran raises global concerns about energy security, a new report has found that the clean power sector is rapidly gaining ground and emerging as a solution for nations looking to reduce their reliance on oil and gas imports. The world passed a significant turning point in 2025 as clean power generation rose faster than global demand for electricity, preventing an increase in fossil fuel generation, according to the study by London-based energy think tank Ember released on...
A California judge has challenged the Trump administration's authority to unilaterally order the restart of an offshore oil operation along the coast of Santa Barbara County.
A global promise to shift from fossil fuels faces significant hurdles. Economic ties to oil and powerful industry lobbying impede progress. Political will is also a key factor. Despite these challenges, renewable energy sources are expanding rapidly worldwide, offering a glimpse of future change.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Pearl Marvell The Trump administration’s fuel blockade against Cuba has resulted in widespread power outages, gas shortages, garbage in the streets, and a humanitarian crisis – but also a surge in solar installations. In 2025, the Caribbean nation produced 10% of its electricity from renewable sources, a jump from 3.6% in 2024, according to Rosell Guerra Campaña, director of the Ministry of Renewable Energy at Cuba’s Ministry of Energy and Mines. Cuba’s increased reliance on renewables is driven by dire necessity. Since President Donald Trump’s January 2026 executive order imposing tariffs on countries that supply oil to Cuba, gas and diesel supplies have grown sparse, forcing...
India's T&D sector is poised for significant growth, driven by nearly Rs 9 trillion in planned investments through 2032. Despite a recent slowdown in new project orders due to manufacturing constraints, the sector remains robust, fueled by renewable energy expansion and strong domestic and global demand.
LONDON - The stop-start shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz underscores the profound uncertainty hanging over the world’s most critical oil and gas chokepoint. But one thing is already clear: even if the guns fall silent, flows through the narrow waterway will take months – and possibly years – to recover to pre-war levels.
The International Energy Agency has projected that global data center electricity consumption will more than double by 2030, with the United States accounting for the largest share of that growth.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russian, targeting its military and energy targets. Overnight drone strikes targeted two Russian landing ships in Sevastopol Bay of Crimea. The Tuapse oil refinery was also hit for the second time in a week. Russian officials confirmed damage to transport infrastructure at Tuapse port. One person was killed and another injured in the latest strike.
President Donald Trump contradicted his energy secretary, Chris Wright, over his claim that gas prices in the U.S. might not dip back below $3 a gallon this year as the war in Iran drags on and oil prices remain high.
California now has about 550 more fire-friendly hours a year than it did in the 1970s. The post Wildfires used to ‘go to sleep’ at night. Climate change has them burning overtime appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
FTSE 100 slides and UK gas prices up amid fears strait of Hormuz will be closed for extended period Middle East crisis – live updates Business live – latest updates Oil prices have risen sharply and European stock markets have fallen, after the US seizure of an Iranian vessel hit hopes for a peace deal. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, rose by as much as 5% on Monday to $95.50 (£70.75) a barrel. Continue reading...
The 105-megawatt Pastoria Solar Project represents the largest renewable energy project contracted by the California Department of Water Resources.
Scientists studying world's largest and most famous icebergs find surprising differences in how they affect ocean life. The post Not all icebergs are equal – and that matters for the climate, new study finds appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Energy markets have seen wild swings since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February.
Oil prices are climbing up again on Monday as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up again and the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.
Solar power is cheap, fast, and in demand as data centers consume more and more electricity.
The shipping industry is responsible for 3 percent of global climate emissions. The Trump administration and the Iran war are complicating efforts to clean it up.
Chris Bowen has again come under fire from the same journalist he clashed with during a fiery press conference earlier this month.
The California startup's CEO was joined by federal and local officials Friday at a historic groundbreaking in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
African and Asian nations with nuclear plants are increasing their output as they scramble for short-term energy supplies.
The Defense Department is still engaged on one front of the climate fight: steeling its bases against the effects of a warming atmosphere, such as higher seas, fiercer storms and deadlier fires.
The Nuclear Regulation Authority said nuclear power plants and related facilities in the region were all intact and no abnormalities were detected.
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has signalled that a second reduction in refining margins of more than 2 baht per litre could be implemented this week, raising expectations of relief at the pump.
Head of newly formed institution questions whether naming is ‘reflective of our current reality’ amid criticism of ‘shameful’ fossil fuel company promotion Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The newly formed Adelaide University is considering removing gas company Santos’s name from one of its buildings. On Saturday, students and conservationists rallied outside the Santos Petroleum Engineering building, calling on the university to dump the name because of the company’s new gas projects. Continue reading...
As fossil fuel prices soar ‘the era of clean energy security must come of age’, energy secretary will say Ed Miliband will double down on Labour’s commitment to net zero in the face of the Middle East conflict this week, insisting that as fossil fuel prices soar “the era of clean energy security must come of age”. The energy secretary is set to announce a package of new policies in a speech on Tuesday in response to an expected energy crisis prompted by Donald Trump’s war with Iran. Continue reading...
On April 20, 2010, an explosion and fire on the Deepwater Horizon BP oil rig off the Louisiana coast in the Gulf of Mexico killed 11 workers and caused a massive oil spill.
This year’s El Nino could increase the global demand for fossil fuels and worsen the price rises caused by the Iran crisis, Chinese government scientists have said. The climate phenomenon happens every two to seven years and causes an increase in average global temperatures. A strong El Nino can bring either droughts or torrential rains and flooding, both of which may force hydropower stations to reduce their output or shut down entirely – increasing the need for other power sources, including...
China is a central actor in the war with Iran, though it remains largely unnamed in Washington’s public debate. Without Beijing’s money, oil purchases, sanctions‑busting networks, and satellite support, the Iranian regime would not be able to fight. The story begins with energy and finance. In March 2021, Chinese premier Xi Jinping and Iran’s leadership signed a 25‑year “Comprehensive Strategic Partnership,” widely...
KYIV- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday condemned the easing of sanctions on Russian oil after the United States extended a waiver meant to soften surging energy prices driven by the Middle East war.
Judge Geck refused to lift the injunction blocking Sable Offshore Corp. from restarting its pipeline system — even as oil continues to flow.
Climate change and shifting migration patterns are bringing rare research opportunities and new mysteries.
China has started work on a project to reduce natural gas consumption by blending it with hydrogen that will provide energy to 100,000 households. The project in Weifang in the eastern province of Shandong is first to be carried out on such a scale and forms part of the country’s green energy push, an effort that is likely to gain further momentum in the wake of the current global energy crisis. It uses equipment capable of handling up to 30,000 cubic metres (1 million cubic feet) of...
A listing of 26 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, April 12, 2026 thru Sat, April 18, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) Climate change is outpacing evolution. Scientists are using DNA to catch up Phys.org, Annika Hammerschlag, Apr 10, 2026. Marine heatwaves `nearly double` the economic damage caused by tropical cyclones Tropical cyclones that rapidly intensify when passing over marine heatwaves can become “supercharged”, increasing the likelihood of high economic losses, a new study finds. Carbon Brief, Giuliana Viglione, Apr 10, 2026. ‘Heat Batteries’ Leave Some City Blocks Scorched "Even measures designed to help...
Thawing permafrost on a small island off the Yukon’s north coast is shedding light on how climate change could dramatically affect the Arctic landscape in years to come.
Inside Reactor No. 4 at the Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant, a routine safety test spiralled into catastrophe.
Construction of a US$1 billion Chinese-invested hydropower station has begun in Cambodia to facilitate the Southeast Asian country’s use of renewable energy as the fallout from the Iran war constricts developing countries’ access to traditional fuel supplies. Work on the Upper Tatay pumped-storage hydropower project in the hilly southwestern province of Koh Kong started on April 10, Xinhua reported, describing it as a future “green power bank” for Cambodia’s national grid. It said the project...
A new exterior insulation system acts like a "sweater" for homes, using advanced materials to improve energy efficiency and reduce heat loss in cold climates.
A nearly 50-day Iran war has crippled global oil markets, removing over 500 million barrels and costing $50 billion. This unprecedented energy shock, impacting Gulf producers severely, could have long-lasting effects. While the Strait of Hormuz has reopened and a ceasefire is anticipated, a full recovery for energy supplies is expected to be a slow, multi-year process.
Learn more about the Hothouse Earth scenario and how we are getting dangerously close to stopping the major impacts of climate change.
The US has extended a sanctions waiver on Russian oil purchases, offering temporary relief for countries importing crude. This move allows for continued procurement of Russian oil, particularly beneficial for India which relies heavily on imports and has increased its intake amid Middle East supply pressures. The waiver provides a crucial window for India to secure energy needs.
The US attack on Iran has made the need for renewable energy inarguable. Environmentalists are now being seen for the pragmatists that they are Donald Trump has done more to accelerate the energy transition than anyone else alive. Fossil fuel companies bankrolled his presidential campaign to stop the transition in its tracks. But when you back a volatile narcissist, unable to concentrate for more than a few minutes at a time, you shouldn’t expect to control the outcome. It’s not that the fossils are suffering yet. As prices have soared since Trump and Netanyahu attacked Iran, oil executives have been selling shares at gobsmacking prices: the CEO of Chevron, for example, has cashed $104m so far this year. Vladimir Putin has also received a massive boost to his Ukraine invasion budget...
The Treasury Department announced authorized the delivery and sale of Russian oil products on Friday. Several Democratic leaders called the decision 'shameful.'
Manitoba's premier says Ottawa has hinted it wants liquefied natural gas shipping out of Churchill by 2030 or federal support for an expansion of a port could be off the table.
The age of cheap oil is over and Thailand’s rooftops are reflecting that fact. Across homes, garages and warehouses in the sun-drenched kingdom, the blue-black sheen of solar panels is spreading, as the Iran war has done what years of climate summits could not: turn solar power into a necessity. Demand for solar panels has swamped companies like Wayso, whose managing director is colouring in Thailand’s rooftops as fast as he can find technicians to do it. “We can’t hire quickly enough,” Suwat...
Global oil markets face turmoil due to the Iran-US conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. India, heavily reliant on oil imports, feels the pinch through rising inflation and borrowing costs. The Reserve Bank of India monitors the situation, opting for stability over aggressive action. Households may experience a gradual tightening of budgets as costs rise and monetary easing is delayed.
Amit Forlit is accused of running a hacking operation that aimed to thwart climate litigation at the behest of a lobbying firm working for an oil giant.
Trump claims Tehran will also suspend nuclear programme as Lebanon truce enters first full day Iran’s foreign minister has said that the strait of Hormuz is now fully open to commercial vessels, reinforcing hopes for an eventual end to the war in the Middle East and sending oil prices tumbling despite analysts’ warnings that there will be no immediate widespread resumption of passage through the vital waterway. In a barrage of social media posts, Donald Trump claimed on Friday that Iran had agreed never to close the strategic waterway again, hailing “A GREAT AND BRILLIANT DAY FOR THE WORLD!” Continue reading...
Chancellor aims to curb rising household bills as she consults on reforms to weaken link between gas and electricity prices Rachel Reeves is poised to raise the government’s windfall tax on low-carbon electricity generators to help limit UK household energy bills, the Guardian understands. The chancellor is ready to hike the levy introduced in 2022 to target the excess profits made by the owners of older renewable energy and nuclear plants as electricity market prices soared after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
The U.S. government plans another oil and gas lease sale for Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge — following two prior sales that saw no interest from major oil companies and amid ongoing litigation aimed at blocking drilling in a region seen as sacred by the Indigenous Gwich'in.
Bears in Svalbard, Norway, are fatter than expected, and others in Greenland are showing signs of genetically adapting to climate change — but the signs elsewhere are not good.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, as Brent crude tumbles below $90 a barrel Cuts to overseas aid will worsen shocks to global economy, David Miliband says The conflict in Iran is already taking a toll on businesses and balance sheets across the UK, warns Matthew Richards , joint head of restructuring & insolvency at accountancy and business advisory group Azets: Richards says an increasing number of directors are seeking advice about their finances as they fear they will not be able to survive the economic aftershocks of the war in Iran, adding: Directors who were previously surviving have been concerned about the impact the war will have on their finances, and the increase in costs it caused has been the tipping point for many firms. The longer...
Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.
Industry estimates suggest that heavy-duty cargo traffic in China is on track to become nearly 100 per cent electric, a transition that could halve the country’s road transport oil consumption. Speaking at a forum on intelligent electric vehicle development in Beijing on April 11, Liang Linhe, chairman of Sany Truck – a subsidiary of the Changsha-headquartered multinational Sany Group – said China’s heavy truck sector could eventually be almost entirely electrified, although he did not put a...
Bolivia has finalized the draft of a new hydrocarbons law, marking a key reform and steering the sector toward greater natural gas and oil production.
The Alaska sale, the first of four mandated by a 2025 law championed by the Trump administration, will be held in June.
Autotrader says average EV cost is £785 cheaper, in an important milestone in the move away from fossil fuels Business live – latest updates The price of new battery electric cars has fallen below petrol cars in the UK for the first time, according to the car sales website Autotrader, in a significant milestone in Britain’s transition away from fossil fuels. The average price of a new electric car listed on the website was £42,620, compared with £43,405 for a new petrol model – making the former £785 cheaper based on advertised prices after discounts. Continue reading...
The recommendation comes as soaring fuel prices spur a debate over the energy strategy for a continent dependent on imported fossil fuels.
This week in Yukon politics, Yukoners learned the details of two new rebate programs and MLAs voted unanimously to review election financing.
A new report highlights how resilience projects from the Netherlands to Malaysia offer a model for tapping private investment to protect cities from climate change.
An oil tanker sailing under the flag of Hong Kong has passed through the Strait of Hormuz and entered the Gulf of Oman in what appears to be a test of the US blockade targeting vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports, according to a maritime data firm. The tanker, AVA 6, departed from a port in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday, Beijing time. It passed through the Strait of Hormuz sometime between 4am and 2pm on Thursday, according to data from Mingkun Technology, a Chinese maritime...
Exclusive: Experts say scheme will help repair damaged marine ecosystems while sequestering large amounts of carbon More than 15m juvenile oysters are to be released into the North Sea in one of the biggest rewilding projects in UK waters. The scheme, which will use a unique rearing process, hopes to re-establish a huge oyster bed around Orkney that experts say will create a “trophic cascade” of climate and ecological benefits. Continue reading...
In a letter, CenterPoint Energy Indiana labeled the plant "unreliable" and said it would need "substantial investment."
Climate change is no longer a distant threat. Across the Pacific, it is a daily reality reshaping coastlines, livelihoods, and the delicate balance between people and the environment. But in a region long defined by resilience, solutions are not being invented from scratch. They are being remembered, strengthened, and scaled. Nature-based solutions (NbS) approaches that […]
Along with the shuttering of the Strait of Hormuz, Qatar was forced to halt exports at the world’s largest liquefied natural gas plant.
Federal courts have now rebuffed both administration attempts to stop states from suing Big Oil to pay for the effects of climate change.
A coalition of civic groups has called on Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to reform the energy pricing structure, enact laws to reclaim excess refinery profits, and liberalise rooftop solar installation for households.
The Energy Ministry is weighing whether to abandon plans to borrow 150 billion baht to support the fast-depleting Oil Fuel Fund, following a breakthrough in negotiations with oil refineries to lower diesel prices.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa would seem like the perfect place for widespread uptake of solar energy.
Asian refiners have grown increasingly reliant on US crude as oil-starved fuel makers scour the globe to replace Middle Eastern supply and stave off shortages that could ripple through the broader economy. Buyers in Japan led the charge to purchase May-loading cargoes from the US early in the month, with South Korean, Singaporean and Thai processors also among customers, said traders familiar with the matter. At least 60 million barrels of grades from the US Gulf were bought for loading next...
An Imperial Oil spokeswoman says the pipeline leaked a bitumen emulsion — a mixture of the heavy crude oil, bitumen and water — within the company's leased area near Cold Lake.
Anthony Albanese is due to tour the Viva Energy Geelong refinery after flying home early from a trade mission to Malaysia, as questions remain over what sparked the blaze.
Ten percent of the Caribbean nation’s electricity was generated by renewable energy in 2025, up from 3.6% in 2024. The post As Cuba’s grid fails, solar power becomes a lifeline appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
There will be flight cancellations ‘soon’ if oil supplies are not restored in coming weeks, says head of IEA Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis – live updates Europe has only six weeks of jet fuel left before shortages will hit because of the Iran war, according to the head of a global energy watchdog. Fatih Birol, the executive director of the International Energy Agency, said there would be flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies from the Middle East were not restored within the coming weeks. Continue reading...
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[African Union] The African Union's Semi-Arid Food Grains Research and Development (AU-SAFGRAD), one of the specialized technical Offices (STOs) in the Department of Agriculture, Rural Development Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment (ARBE), organized a training on Design, Operations and Maintenance (DOM) of Climate smart agricultural technologies for agrifood systems transformation in Africa.
The agency said it has secured partnerships with 200 companies and other entities to advance wastewater reuse.
A large hole opened up in the sun's atmosphere this week, spewing high-speed solar winds that will paint northern lights displays across several U.S. states this weekend.
Ongoing disruptions to energy flows from the Gulf linked to the US-Iran war continue to unsettle global oil and gas markets, and a ceasefire in place for about a week has done little to improve the availability of cooking gas.
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”
They argue EPA's finding that it would be futile to regulate tailpipe emissions has many foundational flaws.
Europe has “maybe 6 weeks or so [of] jet fuel left”, the head of the International Energy Agency said on Thursday in a wide-ranging interview, warning of possible flight cancellations “soon” if oil supplies remain blocked by the Iran war. IEA executive director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced”, stemming from the pinch-off of oil, gas and other vital supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. “In the...
Malaysia and Australia pledged on Thursday to keep oil and gas flowing between them as the Iran war’s continuous squeeze on global fuel supplies compels regional countries to deepen energy trade cooperation. Across Asia, governments have been scrambling for alternatives after crude oil and gas shipments from the Middle East were disrupted following Tehran’s move to choke access to the Strait of Hormuz in response to US-Israeli strikes against Iran that began on February 28. The disruption has...
Amid heightening global anxieties over energy security fuelled by the escalating conflict in the Middle East, China’s top energy regulator has pledged to accelerate the development of its hydrogen industry, hailing the fuel as a “strategic lever” to fortify national energy resilience. The National Energy Administration (NEA) called for “bold innovation” in the sector during a recent meeting reviewing the progress of hydrogen pilots and outlining future tasks, according to an official readout...
Some petrol stations may see short-term outages and energy experts warn Victorian fuel prices could spike up to 20 cents a litre Full report: Geelong oil refinery fire Track Australia’s fuel prices, service station outages and shipments in charts Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, will fly home early from his fuel diplomacy mission in south-east Asia, travelling overnight to Victoria after a huge blaze at one of Australia’s two oil refineries. Albanese was set to leave Malaysia early on Thursday night and was expected to visit Viva Energy’s Geelong refinery on Friday morning, when he will receive a briefing on the damage. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07330H, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. François Clayer, Cathrine Brecke Gundersen, Magnus Norling, Luca Pozzoli, Ashenafi Seifu Gragne, Tore Flatlandsmo Berglen Modelling the fate of nitramine and nitrosamine from amine-based CO 2 capture reveals significant risks to surface and groundwater, emphasizing the need for coordinated regional management during CCS deployment. 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
SunZia has quietly begun sending enormous amounts of wind power to California, as President Donald Trump works to thwart the wind industry.
U.S. climate pollution stayed nearly the same as the year before, according to a University of Maryland report that filled a gap left by the Trump administration.
The commission accuses American Efficient of gaming power markets by collecting huge sums for fake efficiency resources. The company denies wrongdoing.
The initiative would drive the European Union toward more renewable sources of energy in the long term.
The United States blacklisted three people, 17 entities and nine oil tankers accused of aiding Iran in evading sanctions amid U.S.-Iran negotiations.
A fire at one of Australia’s two operating oil refineries could hit petrol production more than diesel and aviation fuel, authorities said on Thursday, as emergency crews worked overnight to extinguish the blaze. Firefighters were battling flames as tall as 60 metres (200 feet) at Viva Energy’s motor petrol production unit at its Geelong refinery in Victoria state, which processes crude into high-octane petrol. No injuries have been reported from the fire, which emergency crews were alerted to...
The permits issued to Enbridge include one for construction of new pipeline infrastructure and others for existing pipelines at border locations in North Dakota and Michigan.
Company has received about £8.7bn in renewable energy subsidies since 2012, despite claims wood pellets are not sourced sustainably The owner of the Drax power plant in North Yorkshire received record subsidies of almost £1bn for burning trees to generate electricity in 2025, a climate thinktank has calculated. The company was paid £999m last year for generating about 4.5% of Great Britain’s electricity from its biomass plant, costing each household £13 a year, according to analysts at Ember. Continue reading...
Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fire officer says officials haven’t detected any contaminants spreading from blaze Earlier this morning, Fire Rescue Victoria assistant chief fire officer, Mick McGuinness , provided an update to ABC Radio Melbourne. Shortly before 7am, he said about 50 firefighting vehicles were continuing to fight the blaze in the Mogas (motor gasoline) plant section of the refinery. This fire has been quite large overnight. It is still burning at the moment, and we would still declare it as not yet under control … And the fire is mainly being fed by various types of hydrocarbon fuels. So predominantly liquid petrol … and also some gas and vapours that are feeding this fire at the moment. We were...
From heat pumps to offshore wind, the UK’s net zero push is facing growing scrutiny. Are rising costs undermining climate goals?
How stripping down balsa wood allows researchers to generate solar power after dark.
Thailand has reaffirmed its commitment to regional energy co-operation under the Asia Zero Emission Community (Azec), endorsing “Azec 2.0” to strengthen energy resilience and accelerate the transition to clean energy.
Pakistan is implementing two-hour evening power cuts due to soaring energy costs and Iran war-related disruptions. Reduced hydropower and reliance on expensive fossil fuels are straining the nation's finances. While urban areas face shorter outages, rural regions, particularly under MEPCO, are experiencing severe, prolonged blackouts, with gas supply to power plants also significantly impacted.
[Vanguard] The price of crude oil has risen to over $100 per barrel from $90 in the global market, following the collapse of talks between the United States and Iran over the weekend.
A consumer spending tracker by RBC found that Canadian spending on gasoline rose 9.1 per cent in March, as the conflict in the Middle East continues to drive oil prices higher.
Liberty Energy made $193 million last year and received more than $10 million back in tax benefits, according to a nonprofit analysis released on Tax Day.
Tech company has signed on to nine deals as it aims to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Amazon has entered power agreements with nine new renewable projects in New South Wales and Victoria, as the technology company seeks to source renewable power for its datacentre operations in Australia. The nine deals, including one windfarm and 10 solar and battery projects, will take the amount of renewable energy Amazon is sourcing in Australia from 430MW to nearly 1GW. Continue reading...
Though high-level officials in Washington have accused China of undermining global energy security by “hoarding” oil during the US-Israeli war on Iran, import and inventory data suggest Beijing is facing its own supply pressures as the conflict drags on. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Tuesday labelled China an “unreliable global partner,” alleging that Beijing has prioritised stockpiling crude over easing global shortages triggered by the war, according to a Reuters report. He also...
T5 Smackover Partners is pursuing a project in the sprawling Smackover formation in Texas, a mineral-rich region that's drawing attention from oil and gas companies.
A massive solar tower in the Moroccan desert is the beacon of an ambitious push for a clean energy future. But fossil fuels and grid constraints stand in the way.
President Prabowo Subianto’s heavy overseas travel schedule is drawing scrutiny at home as Indonesians are asked to curb fuel use and officials have had to cut back on foreign trips. The attention reflects a growing debate over the value and timing of the president’s diplomacy as higher global oil prices put fresh pressure on Indonesia’s fuel subsidy bill – even as Prabowo defended some of his recent travel as being aimed at securing energy supplies and economic opportunities for his...
Jet fuel prices have surged since Iran began blocking the Strait of Hormuz on February 28 - choking a crucial supply route for around 20 per cent of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas.
Japan has said it will establish a financial framework worth about US$10 billion to help Asian countries procure energy resources and bolster their stockpiles as Middle East tensions drive prices higher and disrupt supply chains. The support, aimed at preventing knock-on effects on Japan’s own supply chains, would be channelled mainly through state-backed financial institutions such as Japan Bank for International Cooperation and Nippon Export and Investment Insurance. Announcing the plan on...
TOKYO: Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday on expectations peace talks between the U.S. and Iran may resume and eventually release supply from the key Middle East producing region trapped by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Virginians previously embraced the facilities, but a Post-Schar School poll finds they are now almost as undesirable as nuclear power plants.
Supporters hope the move will serve as a model for other places balancing surging energy demand and climate goals.
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Tesla outraces China’s BYD in pure electric car sales to regain world’s top spot Tesla has regained the global pure electric vehicle (EV) crown for the first time since the fourth quarter of 2024, after its deliveries rose 6.5 per cent year on year in the three months ending March. 2....
The threat of rising oil and gas prices is weighing on the global economy as the U.S. struggles to wind down its war in Iran.
Similar to other oil and gas majors that pivoted toward wind and solar a decade ago, Equinor has in recent years endured cost headwinds and challenges building out projects.
Municipalities in the U.S. territory have asked a federal appeals court to revive their first-in-the-nation racketeering case against the oil and gas industry.
A US Navy destroyer intercepted two oil tankers leaving Iran, marking the initial phase of a US-declared blockade aimed at pressuring Tehran. Despite the blockade, some Iran-linked vessels reportedly transited the Strait of Hormuz. Experts caution about the blockade's effectiveness and warn of potential escalation and retaliation from Iran.
The First Nation wants the government to come to the table to resolve restoration and compensation for the Nathan E. Stewart oil spill, which happened 10 years ago.
Learn how ground vibrations revealed a hidden magma reservoir beneath Tuscany, comparable in size to systems beneath Yellowstone and Lake Toba, and what it could mean for geothermal energy and critical minerals.
In comments on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent dismissed the scientific consensus on the causes of climate change.
The US President questioned why the UK 'refuses to open' the North Sea to new oil and gas extraction while Europe is 'desperate for energy'.
India's state-run oil companies are incurring significant losses, estimated at Rs 18 per litre on petrol and Rs 35 on diesel, due to unchanged retail prices amidst volatile global crude oil prices. Despite a government excise duty cut, these firms continue to face mounting financial strain, with potential price hikes anticipated post-state elections.
With Qatar's liquefied natural gas still offline, U.S. companies see an opening and are bringing in new investments.
Trump’s EPA chief Lee Zeldin’s presence shows how much influence climate deniers now have, experts say As scientists confirmed that March was the United States’ most abnormally hot month in recorded history, dozens of climate deniers gathered to promote misinformation and tout their newfound influence on federal policy. At a conference hosted by the prominent science-denying thinktank the Heartland Institute last week, a crowd of mostly middle-aged men in suits claimed the world is finally waking up to the idea that the climate crisis does not exist. Continue reading...
Malaysia’s government has urged the public to be ready to tighten their belts over an extended period, with the full effects of the energy crisis triggered by the Iran war expected to kick in as soon as June after the country’s economic buffers run their course. Domestic gas production and costly fuel subsidies have so far shielded the country’s population of 34 million from most of the fallout from the war, which has choked supply for 25 per cent of global seaborne oil trade and nearly a fifth...
Venezuela signed an agreement with U.S. oil company Chevron Corp., allowing it to increase its participation in key projects and expand production.
International Energy Agency head Fatih Birol said on Tuesday that current oil prices don't fully show the gravity that energy markets face as a result of the war in Iran and the Middle East in general.
Citi analysts upgrade profit forecast by 20% to $2.6bn for January to March despite flat oil and gas production Business live – latest updates BP expects to post “exceptional” earnings from its oil trading desk, reaping a windfall from choppy energy markets triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran. Energy traders are navigating significant market volatility after Tehran’s effective closure of the key strait of Hormuz shipping route. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Njombe -- COAL remains one of Tanzania's most significant yet underutilized natural resources, holding both promise for economic growth and raising important environmental questions.
As China looks to central Asia for more energy supplies to offset shipping disruptions amid the Iran war, Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang will travel to Turkmenistan to visit local gas fields and to attend a bilateral cooperation meeting. Ding, who is China’s top-ranking vice-premier, will kick off his three-day visit on Wednesday by attending the groundbreaking ceremony for the fourth phase of the Galkynysh gas field as President Xi Jinping’s special representative, Xinhua reported. Ding will also...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07523H, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Andrea Rogolino, Erwin Reisner Sustainable chemical synthesis requires a cradle-to-cradle design strategy to upcycle waste streams with optimal atom and step economy. Here, we demonstrate the full valorization of vegetable oil using a scalable... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices dipped below $100 per barrel as hopes for eased US-Iran dialogue emerged following peace talks in Islamabad. Despite some positive signs, an agreement was not reached, with Iran refusing to abandon nuclear fuel enrichment. The US military extended its blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, prompting threats from Iran, though diplomatic channels remain open.
The legislation lowers energy efficiency targets and funding in a bid to decrease electricity and gas bills.
In response to shocks in the 1970s, countries worked to increase energy efficiency, reduce dependence on Middle Eastern oil, stockpile fuel against future threats and develop alternative sources of energy.
The first-in-the-nation tax — which is currently on ice — seeks to raise funds to deal with the effects of a warming planet.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Government of Kenya, in partnership with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN-Habitat, has launched a Sh520 million initiative aimed at transforming Nairobi into a model for low-carbon, climate-resilient and nature-positive urban development.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07740K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Mengyun Hu, Enlai Wan, Yu Qiao, Shupeng Xu, Shiwen Li, Rui Zhu, Jiamin Guo, Xihao Chen, Heping Zeng By creating plasma channels through nonlinear interference of multiple femtosecond laser filaments, this configuration directly ruptures molecular bonds, disintegrating materials into fragments while preserving molecular signature characteristics. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The bust of an illegal transfer of oil between tankers in Malaysian waters has returned the spotlight to the shadow fleet trade in fuel – much of it from sanctioned nations – in Southeast Asia, which continues despite the paralysis of legitimate shipping routes triggered by the Iran war. Two tankers were intercepted in waters off Bagan Ajam, off the coast of Penang, on Saturday during an alleged illegal transfer of more than 700,000 litres of diesel worth an estimated 5.43 million ringgit...
Removing CO2 from the atmosphere by capturing the carbon from burning biomass is supposed to save the planet, but it looks like the flagship project will never happen
S. Korea's Defense Ministry said it is strengthening fuel procurement and management to ensure military readiness as global energy supply crisis.
LONDON - Oil prices surged and stock markets broadly fell Monday after US-Iran peace talks broke down and President Donald Trump announced a plan to block the strategic Strait of Hormuz, ratcheting up fears for Middle East energy supplies.
Warning lights have been flashing over South Korea's oil supply for some time now as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war grinds on with no end in sight.
The students filed a complaint accusing Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy of deceptive trade practices.
New nighttime maps based on NASA satellite imagery are upending assumptions, revealing a world where artificial brightening and dimming have intensified over the past decade. The findings show intense flaring over major oil and gas fields in the United States, while factors such as rural electrification and energy conservation are changing how billions around the […]
India’s balanced geopolitical approach has helped mitigate risks. Strong relationships across key global blocs have enabled continued access to energy and trade routes, positioning India relatively well in a fragmented global environment.