Oil markets are bracing for lower prices despite US President Donald Trump’s threat of punitive tariffs on buyers of Russian oil, including India and China, with higher output from global producers set to compensate for any potential supply drop from Russia. The broad Opec+ group, comprising oil-producing nations taking part in initiatives by the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries, agreed on Sunday to raise production by 547,000 barrels per day for September. Concerns have mounted...
The process guarantees the price of power for renewable developers. To attract projects, the government increased the maximum price on offer compared with last year, but that could make it more difficult to lower bills for consumers, which it has also promised to do.
The administration says it has no plan to approve a new rule for trains carrying liquefied natural gas, but environmentalists are wary.
The review is intended to "inform" EPA's effort to revoke the 2009 endangerment finding.
India faces a potential $9-12 billion increase in crude oil import expenses if it halts Russian oil purchases due to potential tariffs. While India has diversified its oil sources, Russian oil accounts for a significant portion of its imports. Trump's tariffs aim to pressure Russia over the Ukraine war, creating a complex situation for India's energy security and trade relations.
Financial players who have committed to climate action continue to inject trillions into the fossil fuel industry. What happened to divesting from oil and gas?
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 08 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02400-3Estimating transition risk is important for the banking sector, yet current practices still rely on conceptual scenarios. Now, a study provides a concrete approach to help regulators calculate the immediate risk that banks face from exposure to climate policy shocks.
Significant progress has been made globally in implementing national and local disaster risk reduction strategies. Yet, the impact of disasters on lives and economies persists and disaster resilience is one of the most regressed areas in Sustainable Development Goal implementation. Moreover, climate change is intensifying the frequency and severity of disasters. Under a 1.5°C warming […]
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency said it will eliminate the Solar for All program designed to help low-income households install solar panels on their homes.
Ex-fossil fuel executive Chris Wright said administration is reviewing national assessments made by past governments The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, is facing growing criticism from scientists who say their “worst fears” were realized when Wright revealed that the Trump administration would “update” the US’s premier climate crisis reports. Wright, a former oil and gas executive, told CNN’s Kaitlin Collins earlier this week that the administration was reviewing national climate assessment reports published by past governments. Continue reading...
The California Supreme Court sided with environmental groups in a Thursday ruling, saying that state lawyers were wrong in their claim that the Public Utilities Commission's decision to slash rooftop solar incentives could not be challenged.
Put a pin just about anywhere on the map of Alaska, and you're likely to hit an area debating a proposed mine, a new wilderness road, a logging site, an oil well, a natural gas pipeline.
The Whitehorse Power Centres project will include two thermal power centres, and a new substation on Long Lake Road in Whitehorse. The generators will be powered by diesel, LNG, or both.
Administrator Lee Zeldin in a social media post said the program to help pay for solar in low-income areas was eliminated by the recent tax-and-spending megalaw.
Several tornado warnings were issued, and although none touched down, Environment and Climate Change Canada says there were reports of funnel clouds near Dugald and Oakbank.
Trump's White House trade adviser Peter Navarro defended the US decision to impose additional tariffs on India for buying Russian oil, citing India's high tariffs on American goods. He contrasted this with China, where existing high tariffs already exist.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Platform for Dialogue and Peace (P4DP) has launched a 16-month project to empower rural women and marginalized groups in Montserrado, Bong, Grand Gedeh, and Grand Bassa Counties.
Electricity and Renewable Energy Minister Mahmoud Esmat held talks on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 with Alexey Kononenko, Deputy Head of Russia’s Atomstroyexport and project director of the Dabaa nuclear power plant, to enhance cooperation and increase local manufacturing in Egypt’s nuclear program. The meeting focused on localizing components for the Dabaa plant and other nuclear … The post Egypt, Russia discuss boosting local content in Dabaa nuclear project appeared first on Egypt Independent.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Chemical pollution is “a threat to the thriving of humans and nature of a similar order as climate change” but decades behind global heating in terms of public awareness and action, a report has warned. The industrial economy has created more […]
A deadly wall of muddy water that swept away an Indian Himalayan town this week was likely caused by a rapidly melting glacier exacerbated by the rising effects of climate change, experts said on Thursday.
Negotiations aimed at forging a global treaty on plastic pollution are being blocked by oil-producing countries and getting bogged down in a "dialogue of the deaf", sources in and around the talks told AFP. Ten days of talks on finalising an international, legally-binding instrument on plastic pollution opened on Tuesday with sunny optimism from the moderators that a deal could be done to tackle the scourge of plastic rubbish and microplastics trashing the planet.
The administration and its Republican allies in Congress say the International Energy Agency discourages fossil fuel investments around the world.
The company alleges the commission improperly prevented its Pennsylvania nuclear plant from supplying power directly to an Amazon data center.
Phoenix-based Arizona Public Service is also setting aside interim carbon goals as it plans power generation expansions to meet rising demand.
The ruling against the city of Charleston comes as President Donald Trump has sought to clamp down on climate liability litigation.
The "green fee," which takes effect Jan. 1, 2026, will fund environmental projects, such as beach restoration or the removal of fire-prone grasses.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2) which is expected to take steps towards implementing effective climate action solutions while securing genuine international commitments to support environmental and climate initiatives in the continent.
Ward was found guilty in July of sexually abusing two young men in 2013 and 2015. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Some electric cars fall short of claimed range by up to 23% A government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of five popular electric cars is between 5% and 23% lower than results from laboratory testing. Continue reading...
An Okanagan industrial park has unveiled B.C.'s largest solar energy initiative to date.
The legal claim, one of a raft of lawsuits across the country, had accused companies of a yearslong disinformation campaign about climate change.
India has strongly condemned the US's decision to impose an additional 25% tariff on Indian crude oil imports from Russia. The Ministry of External Affairs labeled the move 'unfortunate,' emphasizing India's commitment to safeguarding its energy security and national interests. This decision places India at a competitive disadvantage in the US market, potentially impacting trade relations between the two nations.
Summertime fire activity is creeping into spring, and the balmier climate is a major driver, scientists said.
[Ethiopian Herald] Initiated by the reformist leader Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD), the Ethiopian Green Legacy Initiative implementation has counted consecutive seven years. This was organized in response to the call of UN to act on climate change.
RBI Governor Sanjay Malhotra refuted Donald Trump's 'dead economy' remark, asserting India's strong economic performance and significant contribution to global growth, exceeding that of the United States. Despite concerns over potential US tariffs due to India's energy ties with Russia, Malhotra assured a stable inflation outlook, with authorities prepared to intervene if global oil prices rise to protect consumers.
Healthy trees contain more than one trillion different bacteria, fungi and viruses, a new study has found. These wood microbiomes could hold clues about forest health and climate change.
“The siren song of climate zealots has derailed American infrastructure projects,” EPA’s administrator wrote in an op-ed pushing for building the pipeline.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A wildfire that has closed the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park raged out of control over the weekend and is now the largest currently burning in the country. The Dragon Bravo fire has burned more than […]
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A 360ft machine dubbed 'Mammoth' stationed in Iceland is literally sucking carbon dioxide (CO2) from the air with the aim of halting climate change.
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday ordered steeper tariffs on Indian goods over New Delhi's continued purchase of Russian oil, opening a new front in his trade wars just hours before another wave of duties takes effect.
Americans are used to whiplash in their climate policy. The US has been in and out and in and out again of the key Paris climate agreement over the past four presidencies. But in his second administration, President Donald Trump is not just approaching climate science with skepticism. Instead, his administration is moving to destroy … The post The US government has declared war on the very idea of climate change appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Ethiopian Herald] Climate change presents major challenges to Africa, impacting its ecosystems, economies, and communities. The continent is experiencing rising temperatures, which can lead to heat waves, affecting human health and agriculture. It is also plagued by recurring droughts and water shortages. Especially in the Sahel and Southern Africa, more frequent and intense droughts are occurring, reducing water availability for drinking and irrigation.
Donald Trump has threatened to impose substantial tariffs on India for continuing to purchase Russian oil, despite criticism from within his own party. Nikki Haley cautioned against harming relations with India while seemingly giving China a pass. India has defended its oil imports, citing diverted traditional supplies and pointing out that other nations also trade with Russia.
The famously rainy state is facing longer, hotter and drier fire seasons, raising the risk of a mammoth fire that will be nearly impossible to fight. All the state can do is prepare.
Donald Trump hinted at potential tariff actions against countries like India and China for importing energy from Russia, citing concerns about fueling the war in Ukraine. He expressed dissatisfaction with India's trade practices and hinted at substantially raising tariffs due to their continued oil trade with Russia.
The London-based energy company is looking for ways to reinvigorate its traditional fossil fuel business.
The smaller payout and weaker oil are cutting into Saudi government revenues just as Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pushes ahead with ambitious plans to transform the economy.
ConEd says it needs to charge higher rates to fortify the power grid against a growing threat: climate change.
More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognised Chemical pollution is “a threat to the thriving of humans and nature of a similar order as climate change” but decades behind global heating in terms of public awareness and action, a report has warned. The industrial economy has created more than 100 million “novel entities”, or chemicals not found in nature, with somewhere between 40,000 and 350,000 in commercial use and production, the report says. But the environmental and human health effects of this widespread contamination of the biosphere are not widely appreciated, in spite of a growing body of evidence linking chemical toxicity with effects ranging from ADHD to infertility to cancer. Continue reading...
The Supreme Court criticized Gujarat Urja Vikas Nigam Limited (GUVNL) for prioritizing commercial interests over its role as a model public sector entity. The court rejected GUVNL's attempt to enforce a fixed tariff rate on wind power producers, emphasizing the government's renewable energy promotion policies. GUVNL's conduct was deemed unfair and likened to that of a 'Shylock'.
Count supervisors said Tuesday that the law was necessary to protect vulnerable tenants as climate change fueled an increase in heat-related deaths across the nation.
The EPA plans to terminate grants for rooftop solar projects.
A cloudburst in Uttarakhand's Uttarkashi district triggered flash floods, causing significant damage in high-altitude villages. The India Meteorological Department defines a cloudburst as rainfall exceeding 100 millimetres per hour. Research indicates Uttarakhand is highly prone to such events due to its altitude and climate change, necessitating stronger policy responses and better planning.
Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Indian goods due to continued Russian oil purchases, despite India's offer of zero tariffs on American products. This escalation could significantly impact Indian exports and derail trade negotiations. India is devising strategies, including sectoral support, dairy diplomacy, and strategic messaging, to mitigate economic fallout and stabilize relations amidst Trump's pressure.
Award-winning climate journalist Alec Luhn didn’t return as planned from a four-day solo hike in a Norwegian national park known for its glaciers. A search is underway.
[Leadership] An earthquake measuring 8.8 on the Richter scale struck Russia's far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula and triggered tsunami warnings for several countries. It also drew attention to the international dimension of disasters and why world leaders must approach the ticking time bomb euphemistically called climate change with greater seriousness and less politicking.
Nonprofits and state agencies involved in the solar initiative say they’ve been warned grants could be terminated this week.
The United States is rushing to put nuclear power reactors on the Moon and Mars, and hopes to launch the first system by the end of the decade.
Oil and gas group trying to fend off activist investors says it ‘can and will do better’ for its shareholders Business live – latest updates The oil and gas group BP is launching a fresh cost-cutting scheme, despite reporting better-than-expected profits, as it tries to do more for its shareholders to fend off pressure from activist investors. The fossil fuel company said it would begin a fresh review of its business when its new chair, Albert Manifold , joins the board in September. Continue reading...
The Rosebud coal mine near Colstrip is at the center of a long legal battle over air pollution and heat-trapping gas. It is slated to operate until 2039.
[Leadership] Inadequately trained technicians and quality assurance professionals have been identified as likely impediments to supporting local production of renewable energy panels in Nigeria.
[IPS] NAIROBI, Kenya / PARIS, France, Aug 5 2025 (IPS) - One would expect that this year's wetter than average rainy season in parts of Africa would be viewed with relief, not fear. Yet many areas in the region sits at a knife's edge--still recovering from years of drought and a historic famine, too much rain leads to flooding and water-borne diseases. Both varieties of extreme weather place enormous stress on livestock systems across the region, on which communities rely for both sustenance and livelihoods.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In early July, the Bureau of Land Management quietly announced plans to trade away 2 million acres of public land along Alaska’s Dalton Highway. The immense stretch of boreal forest totters into tundra, an area almost three times the size of Rhode […]
The announcement comes as the UK-based energy giant refocuses its business on fossil fuels.
Efforts to pass laws and advance clean energy projects can significantly reduce emissions, and at a low cost.
The climate damage done by avoidable flying is huge, yet the government sees more planes as the answer to its economic woes August is peak flying time, and airports are on many minds. The government has signalled its support for colossal expansions, whose extra flights would bust its carbon pledges. The excuse is that supertechnology will magic away the extra CO2 pumped into the atmosphere, though it must know that clean, green flying is still futurology. Here’s the pity of it: until now this government has rightly boasted of its green credentials, making massive investments in sustainable energy and retro-insulating cold homes. Expanding air travel is not on any green agenda. Heathrow has just submitted proposals for a £50bn third runway , as approved by Labour in 2009 and the Tories who...
Oil giant BP, which recently pivoted away from green energy, posted Tuesday better-than-expected quarterly earnings and announced a fresh review of costs.
A repeal of EPA’s endangerment finding may open the door to more lawsuits against companies that emit planet-warming pollution, legal experts say.
[Ethiopian Herald] Climate change has been a critical global agenda that can be achieved through planting and growing trees. And the United Nations has been calling on people everywhere to work together to solve climate challenges and realize the commitments since the 2015 Paris Agreement: "Everyone has a role in climate action."
[The Conversation Africa] South Sudan, which has been torn apart by a civil war, is vulnerable to extreme weather events, frequent floods and drought, to which it must adapt. But any adaptation projects for South Sudan have to be designed with conflict in mind. In his new book, coauthored with Jerry Urtuzuastigui, conflict researcher Ore Koren discusses the relationship between climate adaptation and security. Understanding this is essential in designing projects that protect people against climate change and also work well in
Taiwan would run out of natural gas supplies in about 10 days if Beijing blockaded the island, according to a report published by a Washington-based geopolitical think tank. The report from the Centre for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) also said that its coal supplies would be depleted in seven weeks and its oil reserves in 20 weeks. The authors of the report, which was released on Thursday, analysed 26 war-gaming scenarios to understand Taiwan’s military challenges in countering a...
Donald Trump threatened to raise tariffs on Indian exports, accusing India of profiting from reselling Russian oil and not caring about the Ukraine war. This action stems from India's refusal to concede to trade demands and its continued purchase of discounted Russian oil. The threat, combined with Trump's stance towards Pakistan, evokes historical parallels and risks impacting India's GDP growth.
The US president threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia.
Prime minister faces a choice between high tariffs or giving up cheap oil, putting New Delhi’s non-alignment policy under severe strain The relationship between India and the US is facing one of its most significant challenges in decades, as the Trump administration doubles down on its demands that India stop buying Russian oil or face punitive tariffs . The US president, Donald Trump, has refused to cut tariffs on Indian exports to the US, as he has for other countries, and on Monday said he would significantly raise them over its purchases of cheap Russian oil, which now account for one-third of its imported oil. Continue reading...
Despite pressure from the US and EU, India continues importing Russian crude oil, with multiple tankers offloading millions of barrels at Indian refineries. This ongoing trade persists amidst warnings of potential punitive measures from the US and concerns over supporting Russia's Ukraine campaign.
Governors Island, a 172-acre island in New York Harbor only accessible by ferry, attracts nearly a million visitors each year. More recently, it has evolved into an educational hub and incubator for solutions to facing the city’s climate and environmental challenges Continue reading...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections In a stark juxtaposition, while nearly half of all Americans sweltered under a life-threatening extreme heat wave made several times more likely by climate change, the Environmental Protection Agency declared this week that it will roll back the agency’s 2009 determination that climate pollution endangers public health and welfare. Known as the “endangerment finding,” this determination has been the basis of the EPA’s efforts over the past 15 years to regulate climate pollutants from vehicles, power plants, and other major sources. “Today is the greatest day of deregulation our nation has seen,” said EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the head of the agency whose mission...
California Democrats are scrambling to boost gasoline supplies in the wake of planned oil refinery closures.
America needs more electricity, yet the administration is actively stymieing wind and solar power.
Britain's BP announced Monday it made its biggest oil and gas discovery in 25 years off the coast of Brazil, as it shifts back to its fossil fuel business.
With a new proposal, the Trump Administration, which has already laid waste to dozens of programs aimed at limiting climate change, has managed to outdo itself.
Company renews focus on fossil fuels and believes Santos basin could be its largest find since 1999 Business live – latest updates BP has made its largest oil and gas discovery of the past 25 years off the coast of Brazil as it continues to shift its focus back to fossil fuels. The Santos basin oil and gas discovery, which is located in deep waters about 250 miles (400km) off the Brazilian coast, is the company’s 10th oil discovery of the year – but could be its largest since its discovery at the Shah Deniz gasfield in Azerbaijan in 1999 . Continue reading...
Over 10,000 Scots oil and gas jobs have been lost in the space of just one year while over 40% of the UK's energy needs is being imported, it can be revealed.
Exxon Mobil and Chevron have been hampered by lower oil prices and global economic uncertainty.
Nigel Farage’s Reform UK thinks there’s hundreds of billions of pounds' worth of shale gas ripe for exploiting. But is it ready for the fracking backlash?
Occidental Petroleum could benefit from bigger subsidies for using carbon dioxide to squeeze more crude from sputtering wells.
A senior Trump administration official, Stephen Miller, has criticised India for its continued purchase of Russian oil, asserting it fuels the Russia-Ukraine war. Miller highlighted the surprising scale of India's oil imports from Russia, nearly matching China's. This rebuke follows the imposition of tariffs on Indian goods and warnings of further penalties if oil purchases continue without a peace agreement.
A 220-car freight train carrying 54 million pounds of coal derailed in St. Albans, West Virginia, halting Amtrak's Cardinal route in both directions.
Despite US pressure and potential penalties, India has not directed its oil refiners to halt Russian crude purchases, prioritizing energy security and diplomatic ties. Refiners continue sourcing oil based on commercial factors, even as contingency plans for alternative sources are explored.
Harsh Goenka mocked Donald Trump's suggestion of Pakistan selling oil to India, deeming it highly improbable. Trump claimed a deal with Pakistan to develop its 'massive' oil reserves, potentially leading to sales to India. However, Pakistan's proven reserves are significantly smaller than India's, and it heavily relies on oil imports, making Trump's scenario unlikely.
Critics say Gretchen Whitmer deposed Alessandra Carreon at the behest of state energy supplier DTE Energy Michigan ’s governor, Gretchen Whitmer, has effectively ousted a clean energy advocate from serving on a board that regulates the state’s energy utilities monopoly, and replaced her with someone who environmental groups charge is an “industry ally”, campaigners say. The groups allege the move was made at utility giant DTE Energy’s behest because it was unhappy with Michigan public services commission (MPSC) board member Alessandra Carreon’s position on clean energy and opposition to rate increases, among other issues. Continue reading...
An Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in Sochi, the Russian resort that hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic which is 400 kilometres (250 miles) from the Ukrainian border, authorities said Sunday.
The E.P.A. said this week it would revoke its own ability to fight climate change. It’s the latest move in an extraordinary pivot away from science-based protections.
Hong Kong authorities have strengthened mosquito control measures at a hospital and the neighbourhood where the city’s first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019 was reported, with residents also taking extra steps. The Housing Authority and the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department stepped up anti-mosquito efforts at Kwun Tong’s On Tat Estate and United Christian Hospital over the weekend. The measures include setting up more traps, applying larvicidal oil in breeding spots,...
Ukraine says Russian missiles hit Mykolaiv, while Russia blames a huge oil blaze in Sochi on Ukrainian drones.
Saudi Arabia, Russia and six other key members of the OPEC+ alliance are expected to further hike oil production in a meeting Sunday, a move analysts say is aimed at regaining market share amid resilient crude prices.
NEW DELHI — At least two vessels loaded with Russian oil bound for refiners in India have diverted to other destinations following new US sanctions, according to trade sources and data providers.
After reaching the end of their automotive lives, the batteries are being reused to provide lower-cost grid energy storage.
Changing your vehicle's oil yourself is a great way to save money, but is a jack or a ramp better for the job? Here's what you need to know.
With clean energy more cost-competitive than it once was, the White House’s oil-first strategy is faltering.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Liquefied natural gas vessels are fueled by their cargo—they’re built specifically to make use of the gas boiling off from their tanks. Now Cheniere Energy, the largest US exporter of LNG, is seeking “alternative fuel” tax credits for […]
A study led by scientists in China has found a link between the sun’s 11-year cycle and summer rain in the country, identifying why drought conditions in the south and flooding in the north intensify during high solar years. The team studied precipitation patterns during the East Asian summer monsoon – particularly the intense mei yu or “plum rain” period – and found that the solar cycle influenced summer precipitation by modulating climate patterns and shifting the rain belt north. “The summer...
All eyes were on North Carolina this week, as Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley formally announced a run for Senate in the key battleground state, backed with an endorsement from Donald Trump. Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, has also announced plans to run, kicking off what’s expected to be among the […]
Experts say the report being used to justify the mass rollback of climate regulations has many claims based on long-debunked research A new Trump administration report which attempts to justify a mass rollback of environmental regulations is chock-full of climate misinformation, experts say. On Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to undo the 2009 “endangerment finding”, which allows the agency to limit planet-heating pollution from cars and trucks, power plants and other industrial sources. Hours later, the Department of Energy (DOE) published a 150-page report defending the proposal, claiming scientific concern about the climate crisis is overblown. Continue reading...
The planned lease sale supports President Donald Trump’s vow to restore mining and increase use of coal as part of his energy dominance agenda.
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Following US tariffs on Indian exports due to trade ties with Russia, state-owned refiners like IOCL, BPCL, HPCL, and MRPL have reportedly ceased spot market purchases of Russian crude oil. Reliance Industries and Nayara Energy, with term agreements, may continue imports. This shift could raise costs and impact refining margins, though India can transition to alternative sources.
US climate scientists are increasingly looking abroad as a result of cuts to research funding, according to a Hong Kong-based professor, signalling a possible shift in the centre of scientific gravity. Benjamin Horton, dean of the school of energy and environment, at City University of Hong Kong, said he had received multiple job applications from the United States from younger researchers. He said that out of 20-plus candidates for assistant professorships at CityU, half were working at leading...
The consequences of global warming can no longer be overlooked. Olympian Laura Dahlmeier's fatal mountain accident in Pakistan proved once again that the dangers of mountaineering are increasing.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is increasingly recognized for its leadership in addressing climate change and fostering environmental resilience, members of the diplomatic community based in Addis Ababa and foreign investors affirmed.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02503F, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Yating Yu, Sida Chen, Hai-Peng Liang, Ziqi Zhao, Guangze Chu, Ziting Zhi, Xian-Ao Li, Cheng Li, Ruixin Li, Youzhi Xu, Xin Liu, Minghua Chen, Stefano Passerini, Zhen Chen Single-ion conducting copolymer electrolytes (SIPEs) hold significant potential for next-generation lithium metal batteries (LMBs). However, the unsatisfactory ionic conductivity, limited mechanical strength, and lack of insights into the lithium-ion transport... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Despite federal policies complicating Fullerton’s conservation success story. The post How one California community is turning an old oil field into protected habitat appeared first on High Country News.
While recent heat waves were causing thousands of deaths, the Trump administration was busy dismantling policies that regulate greenhouse gases on the theory they don’t harm human health. Meanwhile, the international community appears to be getting serious about climate change, as evidenced by a new ruling by the International Court of Justice that countries harmed […]
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Federal Minister for Climate Change and Environmental Coordination of Pakistan, Musadik Malik lauded Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's visionary leadership and his exemplary role in advancing the international climate agenda.
The irreverent video marks one of the first efforts by a clean energy company to push back against President Donald Trump's attacks on clean energy.
[New Times] The government's decision to allocate over 8 per cent of the 2025/26 national budget to environmental protection and climate change marks a significant step in the right direction.
[IPS] Hyderabad, India -- I've just returned from the east coast of India, where I saw for myself the harsh challenges that older people in artisanal fishing communities confront daily. I saw how the community elders -- the keepers of marine traditions and the coastal environment -- are being forsaken by climate policy and their governments.
The tsunami warnings that followed the powerful earthquake off Russia’s Kamchatka peninsula on Wednesday were another jarring reminder of Asia’s vulnerability to natural disasters and a wake-up call for the region to strengthen its defences before the next crisis hits. Extreme weather has once again been testing the region’s resilience in recent weeks. Earlier this month, Typhoon Wipha lashed parts of Southeast Asia, unleashing floods, disrupting flights and damaging infrastructure. Hong Kong...
Donald Trump's announcement of a deal to develop Pakistan's oil reserves is viewed with skepticism. Experts suggest it's a strategic move to counter China's influence and pressure India on trade, rather than a reflection of Pakistan's immediate hydrocarbon potential. The viability of these reserves remains unproven, requiring significant investment and time, especially given the risky locations.
Energy use, climate change and workers rights should all be considered.
Donald Trump announced a US-Pakistan deal to develop Pakistan's 'massive oil reserves,' even saying that India may be a potential buyer. Despite Pakistan's claims of coastal petroleum, extraction progress remains limited. Pakistan relies heavily on Middle Eastern oil imports, constituting 20% of its import expenses.
The Trump administration is attempting to argue that greenhouses gases don’t endanger people to reverse regulations limiting these harmful emissions – climate scientists are pushing back
“After years of efforts to return land management decisions to BLM Field Managers and State Directors, this memorandum upends the public involvement and BLM decision-making process," the Public Lands Foundation said.
Hong Kong authorities have renamed the emerging drug “space oil” as etomidate, after its main ingredient, as part of efforts to avoid promoting any positive feelings towards the narcotic. Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung also said on Thursday that police had intercepted 250,000 vape cartridges containing the drug in the first half of this year, compared with just 7,000 over the same period in 2024. “Some of the drug traffickers made use of the name [space oil] to promote the fantasy...
Javad Zarif floats Middle East cooperation forum to solve impasse over Iran’s nuclear programme Read Zarif’s comment article: Peaceful nuclear cooperation in the Middle East is still possible Javad Zarif, the former Iranian foreign minister, is proposing a new UN-endorsed forum for civil nuclear cooperation across the Middle East and north Africa, dedicated to sharing enriched uranium and the fruits of civil nuclear power, as part of a drive to end the threat of nuclear weapons in the region. The proposal is made in a Guardian article written jointly by Zarif, until recently a close adviser to the Iranian president, Masoud Pezeshkian, and Mohsen Baharvand, a former Iranian ambassador to the UK . Continue reading...
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In the crushing darkness of the northwest Pacific Ocean, a China-led deep-sea expedition has pulled back the curtain on the deepest live habitat ever known to exist: thriving colonies of tubeworms and molluscs. The improbable hidden oasis of life – in numbing waters up to 9,500 metres (31,150 feet) deep – synthesises energy by feasting on chemicals such as hydrogen sulphide and methane that seep out of faults in the tectonic plate. The remarkable creatures have bypassed the need for sunlight....
[New Dawn] From July 28 to 31, the ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) celebrated its 15th anniversary with a landmark event held in Praia, Cabo Verde. The celebration brought together representatives from the National Focal Institutions, ECOWAS Commission, Partners, Experts, and ECOWAS Specialized Agencies and Directorates.
China dominates the global market for clean energy technology like electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels, which were all invented in the U.S.
[Vanguard] The Federal Government has initiated plans to deploy renewable energy battery storage systems to enhance the stability of the national electricity grid.
Nearly 200 nations vowed to accelerate wind and solar installations at COP28. Only 16 have increased their targets.
Many of the most climate-vulnerable citizens, communities and nations are suing countries and corporations over what they see as a lack of climate action.
The International Energy Agency also said demand is expected to grow 3.3 percent next year because of artificial intelligence and electrification.
Australia needs to come up with its next emission reduction target under its commitment to the Paris Agreement. The lobbying is intensifying.
[The Conversation Africa] Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global emissions but suffers the most from extreme weather, rising temperatures and drought. These disasters affect not just people's livelihoods but also national revenues, making debt repayment harder. Yet traditional debt contracts don't account for this.
British energy giant Shell on Thursday said its net profit slid 23 percent in the first six months of the year, hit by lower oil and gas prices.
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned dozens of individuals, entities and vessels accused of being an Iranian oil and petroleum shipping network.
Fossil fuel reliance likely to continue and Cop28 target of limiting global heating to below 1.5C will be missed Most global governments have failed to act on the 2023 UN pledge to triple the world’s renewable energy capacity by the end of the decade, according to climate analysts. The failure to act means that on current forecasts the world will fall far short of its clean energy goals , leading to a continued reliance on fossil fuels that is incompatible with the target of limiting global heating to below 1.5C. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump’s signature budget bill, signed into law earlier this month, marked a startling pivot towards fossil fuels and nuclear power, reigniting a fierce debate over how best to balance the country’s energy future with its national security. The act, known officially as the One Big Beautiful Bill, rolls back Joe Biden era subsidies for solar, wind and electric vehicles – a dramatic reversal of long-standing US support for clean energy in a world racing towards...
Capital Power CEO Avik Dey has said the Genesee Generating Station, recently converted from coal to natural gas, would be the perfect site to exclusively power a data centre.
Critics say Europe's $750 billion energy deal with the US could risk the EU's climate goals and energy security if it goes ahead.
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed launched the Ethiopian Green Legacy Initiative, a major environmental campaign, in 2019. Its principal purpose is to reduce deforestation, restore degraded land, and address the negative impacts of climate change across the country and beyond.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Rafael Méndez Tejeda and Pearl Marvell In the past three weeks, two international courts have issued opinions that could provide a boost to those pushing for climate action through justice systems. At the beginning of July, the Inter-American Court of Human Rights, headquartered in Costa Rica, declared that the planet is experiencing a climate emergency and that every person has the right to a healthy climate. And on July 23, the International Court of Justice, the United Nations’ highest court, said that nations must cut emissions to address the “urgent and existential threat” of climate change. Both opinions are advisory, which means they aren’t legally binding. In fact, the United...
Experts say thawing of permafrost due to climate breakdown is causing increase in rock collapses across Alps Hundreds of hikers and tourists were evacuated and dozens of trails closed after a series of rockfalls on the slopes of Cima Falkner in the Brenta Dolomites in the north of Italy, as experts warned of a sharp rise in landslides in the area linked to thawing permafrost. In recent days, visitors reported hearing loud booms followed by rockfalls and thick clouds of dust rising from Monte Pelmo in the Val di Zoldo after rocky pinnacles broke away and crashed down into the valley below in the municipality of Selva di Cadore in Italy’s Belluno province. Continue reading...
EU sanctions on Russian oil are causing significant disruptions for Nayara Energy, a Russian-backed Indian refinery. Shipping companies are terminating contracts, and Microsoft has suspended IT services, impacting the refinery's operations.
An energy revolution is underway in this century, though most people have not noticed it I know progressives are supposed to be technophobes, but there is one technology we probably love more than anyone else (except the engineers who created it): renewable energy. It is nothing less than astonishing and unbelievable that we have achieved so much progress in so little time. At the turn of the century, sun and wind in the form of solar panels and wind turbines were expensive, primitive, utterly inadequate solutions to power our machines at scale, which is why early climate activism focused a lot on minimizing consumption on the assumption we had no real alternative to burning fossil fuels, but maybe we could burn less. This era did all too well in convincing people that if we did what the...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty commended on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, strong cooperation between Egypt and Russia in a number of strategic projects of mutual concern, namely El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant and the Russian Industrial Zone in the Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCZONE). The foreign minister made the remarks … The post FM hails strategic cooperation with Russia in key projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Trump administration fired the last of the US climate negotiators earlier this month, helping cement America’s withdrawal from international climate diplomacy. It may also have handed a huge victory to China. The elimination of the State Department’s Office of Global Change — which represents the United States in climate change negotiations between countries — … The post The US is sitting out the most consequential climate summit in a decade. It may offer a victory to China appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Trump administration move aims to tip markets that have favored renewables over coal because of cost.
The Trump administration's proposal to roll back the endangerment finding includes many misleading and inaccurate claims.
Republicans who have spoken about the need to address climate change did not push back on EPA's move.
The popularity of the oil for luxury hair- and skin-care products is threatening argan forests.
[The Conversation Africa] African governments and development agencies have embraced science, technology and innovation as levers for development over the past two decades. Science, technology and innovation boost productivity, cut transaction costs, open new business opportunities and promote social inclusion. They also help societies tackle grand challenges such as climate change and persistent poverty.
Experts say the EPA's move to reverse the endangerment finding is dangerous for the nation. But California may have tools to weather the storm.
U.S. and Canadian leaders push for nuclear energy expansion, citing shared goals on energy security, clean power, and global leadership in a shifting geopolitical landscape.
Experts warn the move will severely curb the federal government's ability to combat climate change.
Lately there has been a mounting noise on behalf of more nuclear power in Scotland. Often advocates will give the reason as 'baseload'. But do we need it?
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday moved to reverse a foundational scientific determination that underpins the US government's authority to limit greenhouse gas emissions from motor vehicles and, more broadly, to combat climate change.
[The Point] Climate change has become a global issue and affects various regions at different levels. The hydro-climatic conditions and the natural fragility of Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) make it prone to floods. The review was intended to comprehensively explore the determinants of floods in the continent and their effects on public health.
The European Commission had already indicated in March that Kazakhstan, the EU's fifth-largest coal supplier, could qualify for such an exemption.
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as economists say ‘risks to the global economy remain firmly to the downside’ amid Donald Trump’s trade war Donald Trump is in the UK, and by the looks of it he has been talking to someone with an interest in the oil industry: he has said the UK’s taxes on North Sea oil “make no sense”. The US president wrote on the social network he owns, Truth Social, that the UK should “incentivize the drillers” and that there was “A VAST FORTUNE TO BE MADE for the UK, and far lower energy costs for the people”. Continue reading...
[Namibian] Petroleum Training and Education Fund chief executive Nillian Mulemi at the Youth in Oil and Gas Summit at Walvis Bay, 25 July 2025
Administrator Lee Zeldin released a plan to dismantle the endangerment finding, a cornerstone of government authority over polluting industries.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02275D, Paper Keyue Liang, Xintong Yuan, Bo Liu, Hayoung Park, Kaixi Chen, Tian-yu Wang, Haoyang Wu, Jung Tae Kim, Kaiyan Liang, Yuzhang Li Lithium metal battery (LMB) performance is strongly influenced by both Li deposition and stripping processes, which are closely related to the properties of the solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI). While most research... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Daily Maverick] The Mozambican government-owned hydroelectric power company is looking at Eskom as a potential customer for the additional 1,245MW generation capacity that it plans to add to its existing plant at the Cahora Bassa Dam.
Advances in fishing, climate change and growing demand for krill's omega-3-rich oil have increased pressure on krill stocks.
Buddhism scholar Joanna Macy, who died this month, leaves behind a blueprint for overcoming climate despair and anxiety.
The EU is promising colossal new US fossil fuel purchases under its trade deal with President Donald Trump, raising concerns for the bloc's climate fight -- should the mammoth pledges come true.
From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02523K, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Xianggang Dai, Long Qi, Shiyuan Chang, Qinghe Wu, Xiaobo Wu, Zhanyong Hong, Tao Jiang, Zhong Lin Wang Triboelectric nanogenerators (TENGs) show immense potential for harvesting low-frequency, chaotic, high-entropy ocean wave energy, offering a reliable power source for low-power sensors distributed across marine environments. However, their development remains... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Dakota Access pipeline's owner is seeking to block the environmental group's efforts to get damages from a Dutch court under a European Union law.
[The Conversation Africa] Across most of Africa, rural communities grow their own food, relying on smallholder agriculture. But climate change is threatening this way of life.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03407H, Paper Junwei Liang, Kun Qian, Caijin Xiao, Yuhang Li, Zhichun Si, Lin Zeng, Songbai Han, Feiyu Kang, Yan-Bing He, Ming Liu All-solid-state batteries (ASSBs) promise high energy density and inherent safety but face critical challenges in complex charge transfer process across the longitudinal cathode. Here, through multiphysics simulation, it is firstly... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Tuvalu will likely become the first nation to vanish because of climate change.
Chris Bowen says Labor will increase size of its main climate and energy program by 25% to capitalise on falling cost of solar panels and batteries Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government will substantially expand a renewable energy underwriting scheme as it aims to capitalise on the falling cost of solar panels and batteries and combat concerns it may struggle to meet its 2030 climate target. The climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, announced on Tuesday that the government would increase the size of its main climate and energy program – known as the capacity investment scheme – by 25%. Continue reading...
In a unanimous decision, a 15-member bench of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) at The Hague in the Netherlands ruled on July 23 that government failures to protect vulnerable populations and ecosystems from climate change could amount to breaches of international law. The court’s non-binding ruling, which says that countries must comply with climate treaties, has been hailed as a great victory for youth activism from small island nations facing the brunt of the climate crisis. The...
In 2024, an odd outbreak of THC intoxication hit more than 80 people in Wisconsin after a pizzeria accidentally used oil infused with the psychoactive ingredient.
UK PM meets US president at his golf course in Turnberry, Scotland, where they discuss energy, Gaza and trade In a column for the Daily Record, John Swinney , Scotland’s first minister, has said that, if the SNP get a majority in next year’s Holyrood elections, that will be a mandate for a second independence referendum. He said: Over the next few months, the SNP will set out some radical policies that we know will transform Scotland – ambitious ideas that can be realised with the powers of independence. For us to achieve that independence, the first step is to secure a legal referendum recognised by all. In 2011 we secured that reliable and dependable route when the SNP achieved a majority of seats at Holyrood. Tariffs are very important for the Scottish economy and obviously scotch...
This is a re-post from the Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler We’ve been posting a lot recently about how renewables lower electricity costs . Last week, Zeke posted about the impact of renewables on U.S. electricity prices. In response to that, several people pointed us to a figure that seems to show something different: The plot shows a clear correlation between retail cost of electricity and the fraction of renewable energy for many countries around the world. So does this mean that renewable energy actually raises the price of electricity? Confirmation First, I wanted to verify the figure, so I downloaded the data for Europe and plotted retail price vs. renewable fraction (the fraction of electricity produced...
China is driving a global shift in energy with a record-breaking expansion of solar and wind power.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE00427F, Paper Xianguang Miao, Yifan Wu, Huirong Jing, Yuchuang Cao, Yichao Wang, Junyeob Moon, Xin Li A new type of compactable NPSF electrolyte, featuring increased Na + conductivity, better dendrite-resistant capability, and improved electrochemical stability, represents a comprehensive upgrade over conventional NPS. 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
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01744K, Paper Lei Gan, Yuyang Liu, Shiqi Huang, Yang Liu, Wei Liu, Kuang Sheng, Chenyu Zhang, Mingjun Han, Wenhao He, Jie Li, Xiong Li, Tao Jiang Green hydrogen production driven by photon-coupled proton buffers to reshape photocatalytic biomass valorization pathways. 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
Multiple speakers told similar stories, some with help from a group backed by the nation’s biggest oil lobby.
They allege that the low-carbon fuel standard is also creating "putrid odors."
Two of the world’s biggest polluters want to combat climate change — but neither wants to give an inch while doing it.
Soaring temperatures are making many un-air-conditioned transport links in London feel woefully unprepared for climate change.
The rising nuclear threats over Europe and East Asia are increasingly ominous—particularly in the ongoing Russian-Ukraine military conflict and in the North- South political confrontation in the Korean Peninsula. The appointment last week of a 21-member Panel of scientists, following a General Assembly resolution, has been described as “a response to a global environment in […]
Climate change endangers the lifeblood of the island's economy.
There was a TikTok video for removing a stuck oil filter, and it went viral. While the trick may have worked, we recommend doing it this way instead.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 20, 2025 thru Sat, July 26, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (7 articles) This renowned climate scientist says this is the most difficult time for climate science he’s ever seen Benjamin Santer received enormous pushback when he authored one of the first reports on the scientific consensus of human-caused climate change. Today, he says, the reaction to climate research is far worse. FastCompany, Annabelle Choi, June 17, 2025. Flash Floods and Climate Policy As the death toll climbs in Texas, the Trump Administration is actively undermining the nation’s ability to predict—and to deal...
World leading Chinese scientist Guo Zaiping, who specialises in the field of batteries, has taken up a prestigious new role at City University of Hong Kong after a two-decade career in Australia. The university said she had beenappointed as chair professor of energy materials earlier this month. The university’s materials science programme is ranked number one in Hong Kong and number seven in the world, according to the latest USNEWS University Rankings. Before her move to Hong Kong, Guo was a...
If you're checking your dipstick and notice that the engine oil color is blue and green, you may wonder if it's cause for concern. Here's what it can mean.
The EU has imposed sanctions on Intershipping Services Hub, an Indian subsidiary of a UAE-based firm, and Captain Abhinav Kamal for allegedly aiding Russian oil trade. These sanctions, limited to EU entities, freeze European assets and restrict business dealings.
In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes, environmental experts are delivering a blunt warning: four rapidly emerging threats could reshape life for millions unless urgent action is taken.
Climate change poses an existential threat to Tuvalu. Not only are rising seas causing people to leave, but warming waters are forcing out tuna, the lifeblood of the economy.
China’s state-owned nuclear power firm has unveiled the design for an advanced nuclear reactor that could mark a “crucial step” in the country’s plans to develop next-generation nuclear energy. Named the CFR-1000, it will be China’s first commercial fourth-generation gigawatt-level fast neutron reactor. The facility is now awaiting approval and expected to become operational after 2030. Other major nuclear powers, including Russia and the United States, are also working on advanced reactors with...
Barnaby Joyce gave three reasons for dumping net zero climate change targets. They’re all wrong.
Despite the White House push to privatize it, senators voted to keep level funding for a popular program that certifies the energy efficiency of home appliances.
[SAnews.gov.za] With its immense potential for renewable energy and green hydrogen production and export, the Northern Cape could become a key driver of South Africa's energy transition and economic growth.
Six months after fire struck a giant lithium-ion battery storage facility, the EPA has endorsed a plan to remove the highly toxic, still-flammable batteries.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE90076J, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Jichao Zhai, Wang Zhao, Lei Wang, Jianbo Shuai, Ruwei Chen, Wenjiao Ge, Yu Zong, Guanjie He, Xiaohui Wang 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 Armenian Nuclear Power Plant stands in a seismic zone, and has already been shuttered once before, closing for six years after the Spitak Earthquake in 1988.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tuesday’s landmark advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on climate change came as residents of some island nations are already “scraping barnacles off our grandfathers’ graves” as sea-level rise accelerates, said Julian Aguon, an Indigenous human rights lawyer and writer […]
In the past year, Asia and the Pacific has faced intensifying climate pressures, from extreme heat in Bangladesh and India to devastating floods in northern Thailand and rising food insecurity across the Pacific. But these are just the most visible signs. Beneath the surface, increasing temperatures, shifting rainfall and rising sea levels are quietly eroding […]
The outbreak in Guangdong is the latest sign that tropical diseases are expanding their reach, as climate change lets mosquitoes live in new territories that have become warmer and wetter.
[263Chat] President Emmerson Mnangagwa has highlighted the critical importance of protecting wetlands, citing their vital role in sustaining biodiversity, climate resilience and water security.
The Energy Policy and Conservation Act doesn’t violate a federal law governing energy efficiency for appliances, the state court found this week.
With climate change predicted to bring more severe weather, many U.S. communities used federal grants to help prepare. President Trump’s funding cuts are kicking off a race to replace the money, or lose projects.
[The Conversation Africa] A new book called African Climate Futures explores how African science fiction is addressing climate change.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03001C, Paper Chunlei Song, Lyuming Pan, Lu Chen, Yanxin Jiang, Hongji Pan, He Zhao, Nanshan Chen, Zhiqiang Yang, Liu Yang, Qing Yan, Xudong Peng, Xiaohua Ma, Yiju Li, Tianshou Zhao High-mass-loading sulfur cathodes with high areal capacity are critical for developing energy-dense lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries. However, facilitating efficient Li+ ion and electron transport in high-mass-loading sulfur electrodes remains a great... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
‘Lack of certainty’ and step back in green ambition has made it hard for previously feasible projects to proceed, mining company says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The iron ore magnate Andrew Forrest’s Fortescue company has cancelled two major green hydrogen projects, laying some of the blame on the Trump administration’s shift away from renewable energy. Fortescue’s decision to cancel the two ventures in Queensland and Arizona are the latest in a run of canned hydrogen projects in Australia and elsewhere that will raise further questions about the future of the clean fuel. Continue reading...
Learn more about the nearly two decades worth of research showing how the toxins found in bowhead whale poop are a climate change warning bell.
In a landmark ruling, the International Court of Justice declared that failure to act on climate change can be an “internationally wrongful act”—meaning countries could face legal consequences for harming the planet.
The International Court of Justice’s historic advisory ruling could have far-reaching implications for fossil fuel-exporting nations such as Australia.
[IPS] United Nations -- As a result of the worsening climate crisis, extreme weather patterns have disrupted nearly all aspects of human life around the world. With the impacts of fossil fuel reliance being more pronounced than ever before, the United Nations (UN) has implored governments and industries to begin adopting more sustainable, renewable energy sources.
In April, the Trump administration dismissed all authors working on the sixth National Climate Assessment (NCA) and canceled funding for the US Global Change Research Program (1)—the federal agency charged with coordinating the report. For more than three decades, the NCA has drawn on the best available science to understand how climate change affects every region of the country and every sector of the US economy. Government agencies and communities across the US depend on the report for nonpartisan, reliable information about escalating risks. Defunding the NCA undermines the nation’s ability to prepare for global changes that affect the economy, public health, infrastructure, and national security while exacerbating risks for future generations (2).
As the Trump administration dismisses global heating, the coastal city is getting on with becoming one of the most climate resilient in the world. Here’s how Patrick Devine, a captain for Boston Harbor City Cruises, shows me on his phone the scenes here in September 2024. The water was ankle-deep outside the door to his office on Long Wharf, one of the US city’s oldest piers, obscuring the pavements and walkways, surging into buildings and ruining vehicles in the car parks. “It just gets worse and worse each year,” says Devine, who has worked here, on and off, since 1995. “I’ve gotten used to it, so it’s just knowing your way around it.” Much of Boston has got used to this. Devine has his own supply of sandbags now, for example. Next door to his office is the Chart House restaurant – when...
Mycorrhizal fungi help plants thrive, and sequester an enormous amount of carbon. But a new atlas shows that they need urgent protection.
Vanuatu climate change minister says ICJ opinion gives Pacific island nations ‘much greater leverage’ in dealing with partners such as Australia Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia could face international legal action over its fossil fuel production and failure to rapidly cut emissions, Vanuatu’s climate minister says, after a potentially watershed declaration by the world’s top court. An International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion published in The Hague on Wednesday found countries had a legal obligation to take measures to prevent climate change and aim to limit global heating to 1.5C above preindustrial levels, and that high-emitting countries...
The International Energy Agency has come under fire from Republicans for its work on climate change.
It aims to speed permitting and change NEPA to aid fossil fuels and nuclear. Critics warn it could slow down new power growth.
President Donald Trump's tariffs have so far cost the company $300 million, sales are dropping, and federal incentives for electric cars will end come October.
A Senate hearing on rising electricity demand saw pushback from industry on Republican efforts to punish renewable energy.
[IPS] The Hague & Johannesburg -- The case was "unlike any that have previously come before the court," President of the International Court of Justice Judge Yuji Iwasawa said while reading the court's unanimous advisory opinion outlining the legal obligations of United Nations member states with regard to climate change. This case was not simply a "legal problem" but "concerned an existential problem of planetary proportions that imperils all forms of life and the very health of our planet," Iwasawa said.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE90077H, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Antonio Gasós, Ronny Pini, Viola Becattini, Marco Mazzotti 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
For the first time in five years, China and Russia have set sail on a joint oceanographic expedition, a research mission to learn more about the evolution of oceans and the forces behind global climate change. A total of 25 members from the two countries are on board the research ship Akademik M.A. Lavrentyev, which left the port of Vladivostok on Tuesday, according to China’s First Institute of Oceanography (FIO) under the Ministry of Natural Resources. The ninth such expedition for the two...
Countries are now bound under international law to reduce emissions or pay damages to affected nations – a clear statement that the status quo is not sufficient Today, Australia has found itself on the wrong side of history. The International Court of Justice has handed down a landmark ruling in the most significant climate decision ever issued by a court. As a barrister representing Solomon Islands in the case, I was in the courtroom to hear the judges reshape the global fight for climate justice. Continue reading...
The decision is a significant blow for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coalition demands biosecurity reassurances after US beef trade deal news The opposition is a little less welcoming of the decision to lift restrictions on US beef. The prime minister himself has said that we couldn’t relax the restrictions on the importation of US beef because of serious biosecurity concerns. So if the government has found some way of dealing with that issue, protecting our domestic agricultural industry from the introduction of foreign diseases and pests, then they should say so. He [Albanese] should stand up today and explain to beef farmers in Australia that there is...
The paramount chief of a volcanic island in Vanuatu said Thursday he was "very impressed" by a global court's declaration that countries must tackle climate change.
In response to escalating risks from glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), the Central Water Commission has issued new guidelines for over 100 dams across six Himalayan states. These directives, prompted by climate change-induced glacier melt and increasing glacial lakes, mandate enhanced spillway capacity for new dams and retrofitting measures for existing ones.
Scheme rolled out Wednesday reveals intent to dismantle some environmental and land-use regulations The Trump administration has unveiled plans to speed the development of the highly polluting artificial intelligence sector, sparking outrage from climate advocates. Rolled out on Wednesday, the 28-page scheme pledges to remove so-called “bureaucratic red tape” and streamline permitting for datacenters, semiconductor manufacturing facilities and fossil fuel infrastructure. Continue reading...
The ICJ declared states must tackle climate change under international law.
The International Court of Justice was asked to rule on whether nations are obligated under international law to protect the Earth’s climate from planet-warming emissions.
Transportation officials said the captain’s certification for piloting ships had lapsed “several days” before the Black Sea oil spill in December 2024.
The International Court of Justice ruled that nations have an obligation to act on climate change under international laws protecting the environment and human rights.
[Daily Trust] Across the world, there's increasing pressure on the oil and gas industry to explain how the global shift to cleaner energy will affect their operations and long-term strategies.
At current rate, households could have 10,000MW installed in five years – half the nation’s total coal power capacity, expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Everything you need to know about Australia’s new home battery subsidy A federal government program that gives a 30% subsidy on home batteries has sparked an “off the charts” surge in installations, with more than 11,500 applications to the scheme in its first three weeks. Industry analysts said the battery boom was reminiscent of the surge in rooftop solar 15 years ago, and that it was ushering in a second revolution in home electricity. Continue reading...
Scientists from British Antarctic Survey have contributed to research that significantly improves predictions of future precipitation – rainfall and snowfall – in High Mountain Asia, a region that provides water … The post New study improves climate predictions in Asia’s mountain regions appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink There is a persistent argument in certain circles that renewable energy is associated with higher costs than fossil fuels, and that states who have build lots of renewables (California is often brought up in this regard) are paying for it in the form of higher electricity prices. Variable renewable energy – wind and solar – are fundamentally fuel-saving resources. They are effectively zero marginal cost to run when the wind is blowing and the sun is shining, and can reduce the need to run costly gas and coal capacity. As utility scale battery storage scales up, some fossil plants may be fully retired, though much of our current gas capacity will likely remain utilized at lower capacity factors to deal with...
The agency said the Grain Belt Express commitment was “rushed out the door in the final days of the Biden administration.”
[SAnews.gov.za] United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has made a resounding call for the global community to "supercharge the clean energy age", warning that the fossil fuel era is failing and that the world must seize the moment to accelerate a just, inclusive energy transition.
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) in The Hague, Netherlands, issued its advisory opinion on the obligations of States in respect of climate change, read out by the President of the Court, Judge Iwasawa Yuji, on Wednesday.
In a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday, the United Nations' top court said countries could be in violation of international law if they fail to take measures to protect the planet from climate change, and nations harmed by its effects could be entitled to reparations.
As incomes rise in middle-income countries, so does the demand for animal-sourced calories, resulting in large increases to global food production, and raising the importance for sustainable agriculture amidst growing concerns of climate change. According to a new joint report from the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) and the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development […]
An oil retailer and a coal trading firm are expecting to rack up significant revenue from their newly-developed electric vehicle (EV) businesses, which are said to be increasingly disrupting sales of fossil fuels.
Solar power now is 41 percent cheaper and wind power is 53 percent cheaper globally than the lowest-cost fossil fuel, said two United Nations reports.
State agencies planning to meet growing demand see a need to maintain the state’s fossil fuel power plants.
Environmental NGOs are raising concerns about the growing presence of petrochemical industry lobbyists at talks to forge a global treaty to combat plastic pollution.
Administrator Lee Zeldin said the program to help pay for solar in low-income areas was eliminated by the recent tax-and-spending megalaw.
The president’s signature legislation slashes nearly in half the royalty rates for new and existing coal leases.
Russian and Kazakh nuclear agencies launched engineering surveys to determine the best site and “prepare project documentation” for the plant.
Community groups, businesses, and consumers say projects face an uncertain future after Republicans slashed renewable energy tax credits.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia is sitting on a multi-million-dollar climate finance opportunity--but without action, the window is closing fast. While other African nations cash in on their forests and coastlines through regulated carbon markets, Liberia has yet to establish a Carbon Market Authority (CMA)--the key institution needed to unlock carbon trading, regulate emissions deals, and ensure local communities benefit.
Despite escalating trade tensions and disagreements over energy policy, the United States maintains that India remains a crucial strategic partner. The State Department emphasized the need for open dialogue to resolve concerns, including trade imbalances and India's Russian oil purchases.
A new study shows that since 1990, fire season is arriving up to two months earlier across many parts of California.
Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright indicated on CNN that the administration could alter previously published federal climate reports.
Otterpool Park’s 8,500 homes will run on solar power and batteries – with enough renewable energy to help keep lights on elsewhere One of Britain’s first all-electric towns to be built with almost no reliance on fossil fuels could soon help to power the grid with renewable energy. The developers of a new garden town in Kent have struck a deal with a leading energy infrastructure company to design and operate a “smart” energy grid, which could mean its 8,500 households act as a virtual power plant for the rest of the country. Continue reading...
Donald Trump's doubled tariffs on India, targeting its Russian oil trade, aim to pressure Putin on the Ukraine war. India faces a complex balancing act between maintaining ties with Russia and the US, its largest trading partner. While India may gradually reduce Russian oil dependency, a complete shift is unlikely due to economic and political considerations.
Environmental group says industry figures will be obstructive and aim to reduce overall ambition of meeting More than 200 industry lobbyists are attending the UN’s meeting to hammer out a global plastics treaty, raising fears that moves to prevent runaway plastic production may be undermined. The 234 lobbyists from the oil, petrochemical and plastics industries outnumber the combined delegations of all 27 EU member states, and far exceed the number of people attending with the delegation of scientists as well as Indigenous peoples at the Geneva talks. Continue reading...
Overall clearing was up 3%, with almost half in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas while 21% was remnant woodland, government data shows Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Forest and woodland across an area more than 1,000 times the size of the Sydney CBD was bulldozed in Queensland in 2022-23, newly published figures show, sparking warnings the state is escalating risks to endangered species and worsening climate change. Almost half (44%) of the 332,015 hectares of clearing was in Great Barrier Reef catchment areas, causing nutrient and sediment flow that puts additional pressure on corals already bleaching due to climate change. Continue reading...
Bilateral trade between China and Russia reached its highest level of the year in July, with the latest customs data coming as US President Donald Trump has hinted that China could be next to join India in facing a 25 per cent punitive tariff over continued purchases of Russian oil. Total trade between China and Russia stood at US$19.14 billion in July, up 8.7 per cent from June, according to figures from China’s General Administration of Customs released on Thursday. But that marked a 2.8 per...
Hurricanes that intensify rapidly just before landfall are more deadly and destructive. The post Climate change brings more rapidly intensifying hurricanes; NOAA cuts makes forecasting them harder appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Whether you have yours with pickles or extra cheese, a burger can be one of the most satisfying meals to tuck into. But you should only eat one once every two weeks to help curb climate change.
Orange juice was once a national obsession. Climate change, disease and the beverage’s high sugar content are turning consumers away.
[Vanguard] Dr Akinwumi Adesina has said that Africa has some of the largest renewable energy sources, yet 600 million people lack access to electricity on the continent.
Pakistan is deepening technological cooperation with China, expanding beyond aircraft and missiles to advanced sectors such as space exploration and nuclear technology, according to the country’s planning minister. Ahsan Iqbal, Pakistan’s minister for planning, development and special initiatives, said the country was keen to strengthen scientific partnerships with China, including in artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum computing. He made the comments on Monday at the Pakistani embassy in...
Amidst deepening India-Russia oil ties, President Trump has escalated sanctions against New Delhi by imposing an additional 25% tariff, bringing the total to 50%. India's external affairs ministry swiftly condemned the increase as unfair and unreasonable, emphasizing that its oil imports are driven by energy security needs. Trump also hinted at potential secondary sanctions against China for similar actions.
The developer behind Dakota Access is seeking a major pipeline expansion from West Texas to Arizona.
The administration must decide this month whether to again use emergency powers to keep open a coal plant near Grand Rapids.
Data reveals the EU's significant role in Russia's fossil fuel revenues, surpassing India's contribution since the Ukraine conflict began. Despite Western sanctions, G7+ tankers transport over half of Russia's oil, highlighting a disconnect between policy and practice. While Russia's fossil fuel revenues have decreased, exports have increased, with India emphasizing its role in stabilizing global oil prices.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02117K, Paper Junyi Dai, Jiahao Li, Fangxin Ling, Yu Yao, Yanru Wang, Mingze Ma, Jian Feng, Jun Xia, Yinbo Zhu, Hai Yang, Xianhong Rui, Hengan Wu, Yan Yu Sodium iron hexacyanoferrates (Na2FeFe(CN)6) are considered among the most promising cathode materials for sodium ion batteries due to their high theoretical energy density and low cost. However, structural Fe(CN)64- vacancies... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
It’s not the sisterhood busting your balls, fellas – it’s the fossil fuel interests making money from the tonnes of synthetic garbage spewed on to the planet every day There is plastic in your balls ! Surely this should be headline news every day until the news breaks that “there is no longer plastic in your balls”, accompanied by photographs of celebration parades and ecstatic couples kissing in the streets. Continue reading...
Heavy rainfall that triggered deadly floods in Pakistan in recent weeks was worsened by human-caused climate change, a new study has found.
A UK-based climate reporter who vanished in bad weather during a solo hike in a remote national park in Norway has been found alive after spending nearly a week alone in the wilderness.
The executive order also warns of potential penalties against other countries found to be “directly or indirectly importing oil from the Russian Federation.”
A blockbuster study published in top science journal Nature last year warned that unchecked climate change could slash global GDP by a staggering 62 percent by century's end, setting off alarm bells among financial institutions worldwide.
Narendra Modi will visit China for the SCO Summit. This is his first visit since the Galwan clash. The visit happens amid trade issues with the United States. Donald Trump threatens higher tariffs on India. India defends its energy strategy. Ajit Doval is in Moscow for talks on strategic partnership. Discussions will include Russian oil supplies to India.
Canada's lakes are changing because of warming caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Here's why scientists are concerned.
Despite US President Trump's threats of increased tariffs on India due to its oil trade with Russia, the EU and America continue to import billions worth of Russian energy and commodities. India has called out this hypocrisy, highlighting the significant trade relations that persist between the West and Russia, including LNG, uranium, and fertilizers.
This is a re-post from and Then There's Physics Since Climateball TM (H/T Willard ) is back with the publication of the first report from the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) Climate Working Group, I thought it was time to start writing posts again. The report is called A Critical Review of Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions on the U.S. Climate , and the authors are John Christy, Judith Curry, Steven Koonin, Ross McKitrick, and Roy Spencer. The first point to make is that if someone had asked me 10 years ago to guess the names of a group of scientists who might be recruited to write a contrarian report on climate science, I would have guessed a significant number of those listed above. Why are there so few contrarians that it’s pretty easy...
Uzbekistan’s erroneous data dramatically changed the results of a study on global climate damages.
There's still plenty of money in fossil fuels, says this company.
The Lava Ridge Wind Project in Idaho was slated to be built near the national park site commemorating the internment camp that held thousands of Japanese Americans during World War II.
The Federal Trade Commission had barred former oil executives from joining company boards.
The Australian Automobile Association tested vehicles from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart in bid to give consumers more accurate information Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A government-funded program to test the true performance of vehicles has found the driving range of five popular electric cars is between 5% and 23% lower than results from laboratory testing. The Australian Automobile Association tested vehicles from Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart – the first EVs to be put through its four-year, federally funded Real World Testing Program to give consumers more accurate information on vehicle performance. Continue reading...
Since the first big finds in the 1940s, Brazil’s politicians have vowed all of its people would benefit. But in some oil towns, one in four people still live below the poverty line Though 60 miles (100km) apart, the Brazilian municipalities of Presidente Kennedy in Espírito Santo state and Campos dos Goytacazes in Rio de Janeiro state have one big thing in common: oil. Since late in the last century, their public funds have been bolstered by billions in royalties from oil finds in the offshore Campos Basin . Yet despite having significantly more resources than other towns and cities in Brazil, both still face problems such as poor sanitation and healthcare, inadequate social housing and state education as well as corruption scandals. Continue reading...
Ajit Doval's Moscow visit centers on strengthening the strategic partnership, defense, and security cooperation between India and Russia amid evolving geopolitical dynamics. Discussions will encompass defense collaboration and Russian oil supplies to India. The visit occurs against the backdrop of US trade threats and criticism regarding India's energy imports from Russia, which India defends as safeguarding its national interests.
The Trump administration wants to eliminate the energy-efficiency program, but bakers, builders, hot tub lobbyists, and chemical companies are trying to save it.
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been performing a tricky balancing act – maintaining close partnerships with US President Donald Trump and Russia’s leader Vladimir Putin while insisting his country is a neutral party in the Russia-Ukraine war, to the dismay of Western nations who have sanctioned Moscow. But now, it seems, Trump has lost … The post Trump wants India to stop buying Russian oil. Why is Modi saying no? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Expenses would be curtailed on cultural resources, wilderness, renewable energy and land acquisition.
Nonprofits and state agencies involved in the solar initiative for low-income households say they’ve been warned grants could be terminated this week.
Climate experts say the increasing frequency of extreme weather has changed the playbook for assessing infrastructure risks and rebuilding efforts.
Australia’s political landscape is barely recognisable from four years ago. Will Labor abandon its risk-averse past and take an aggressive stance on emissions? In 2021, the Labor party was in a bit of a climate crouch. It needed policies that could be presented at the 2022 election as credible steps towards addressing the century’s greatest social and economic challenge after nine years of the Coalition doing next-to-nothing, or less. It also felt it needed to not leave itself exposed to another round of damaging climate scare campaigns from its opponents in the Morrison government, industry lobby groups and the media, particularly at News Corp. It had experienced too many of those, from claims that a lamb roast would cost more than $100 and Whyalla would be wiped from the map , to baseless...
Environmentalists suggest that unchecked construction and human activity within the Bhagirathi Eco-Sensitive Zone exacerbated the recent devastating flood in Dharali village. They highlight that unregulated development disrupts natural drainage and accelerates land degradation. Experts are calling for stricter land-use regulations, comprehensive climate monitoring, and sustainable tourism practices to protect the vulnerable Himalayan ecosystem.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01513H, Paper Cheng Wang, Chang Yu, Bingzhi Qian, Yongwen Ren, Rulong Ma, Yue Chu, Jieshan Qiu Upgrading nitrogen to ammonium fertilizer under environmental conditions presents a promising prospect for the application of distributed renewable energy. Herein, a hybrid plasma-electro-membrane triple intensified system is developed to achieve... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
If there's one country that is outright dominating in the electric vehicle space, China would be it.
Piles of dirt can cheaply store renewable energy as heat – and that stored energy can reactivate the machinery of retired coal power plants, letting them provide backup power for the electricity grid
The Orbiting Carbon Observatories have been a game-changer for agriculture and climate science. Now, NASA is under pressure to terminate them.
The administration seeks to rescind awards under Solar for All, including grants to 49 states for lower- and middle-income households to install solar.
The Kremlin has defended India's right to choose its trading partners, criticizing Trump's threat to raise tariffs over Russian oil imports. India has rebuffed Trump's warning as "unjustified," asserting its oil purchases are driven by market conditions. India vowed to protect its interests, noting that the US and EU also trade with Russia.
Brazilian nightshade and climbing asparagus can be made into biomass pellets, presenting an opportunity for an alternative form of energy, scientists say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Two invasive weed species could contribute to a creative solution to Australia’s energy transition – as ingredients for clean, renewable fuel. Researchers at the University of Queensland found Brazilian nightshade and climbing asparagus – both aggressive vine species – can be converted into biomass pellets. Continue reading...
India has strongly responded to US President Trump's tariff threats, highlighting the hypocrisy of Western nations continuing trade with Russia while criticizing India's oil imports. India defends its energy procurement as vital for national interest and points out the significantly larger trade volumes between Europe and Russia.
Even in the face of threats by US President Donald Trump to levy tariffs on countries that import Russian goods, analysts expect that China “will not stop” buying oil from its northern neighbour, given their mutually beneficial relationship of energy cooperation. Oil from Russia will continue to flow south over the long run because “China’s strategic goals require a stable and secure supply of critical resources such as oil”, said Matt Gertken, chief geopolitical strategist at BCA Research in...
The nominees could be instrumental to the administration’s goal of rolling back the tightened soot standard and standing pat on other air quality limits.
India-US relations face strain over Russian oil imports. The Indian Army recalls US support for Pakistan in 1971. Donald Trump criticizes India's oil trade, threatening higher tariffs. India defends its energy policy, citing national interest. The Ministry of External Affairs calls US and EU stance unjustified. New Delhi points to Western nations' continued trade with Russia.
US President Donald Trump said he would be “substantially raising” the tariff on Indian exports to the United States over the Asian nation’s purchases of Russian oil, a move New Delhi slammed as unjustified in an escalating fight between the two major economies.
Amid a pivot back to its fossil fuel roots and away from renewable energy, Britain's BP said it had made its largest oil and gas discovery in 25 years.
[allAfrica] The ocean comprises 70% of the planet and has a profound impact on all life on Earth. It regulates the global climate, produces most of the oxygen we breathe, absorbs carbon dioxide, and supports a vast network of life that sustains ecosystems and our planet's life support. It also acts as the largest 'carbon sink', a vital buffer against climate change.
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Africa aims to use the 2nd Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) to transform visionary climate commitments into tangible, scalable solutions for a resilient and sustainable future, the African Union Commission (AUC) announced.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 8, August 2025.
“Beijing simply can’t afford to walk away from the oil from Russia and Iran. It’s too important a strategic energy supply, and Beijing is buying it at fire‑sale prices,” said an Asia Society Policy Institute fellow.
Documents show that fossil energy promoter Alex Epstein asked the EPA administrator to stop using a scientific model to project climate impacts.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened India with increased tariffs over its purchase of Russian oil amid Moscow's war in Ukraine.
British energy group BP on Tuesday posted a net profit for the second quarter, in contrast to weaker results from energy rivals, as lower exceptional charges offset falling oil prices.
In 2024, the GCC's economy grew steadily, with real GDP rising 3.3% in Q4 and 2.4% over the year, driven by non-oil sectors like manufacturing and trade. Nominal GDP rose 1.5%, reflecting lower oil prices. Non-oil activities now dominate both real and nominal GDP, signaling a clear shift away from oil dependence through structural reforms and investment.
Donald Trump's efforts to pressure Russia through China and India regarding the Russia-Ukraine war are faltering, as both nations resist halting Russian oil imports despite threats of tariffs. China asserts its energy independence, while India emphasizes its long-standing partnership with Russia.
Two Russian young women and a man were ordered to make a humbling public apology for a video posing with a burning oil depot after a major Ukrainian oil strike
The young woman and two others were forced to issue an on-camera apology for filming the burning oil depot near the resort city of Sochi.
"We’ve got teenaged groypers posting cutesy memes on government accounts bragging about going backwards on the tech tree, what a moment."View Entire Post ›
There is no official registry of socially owned renewable energy projects in South Africa, but research has identified more than 20 operating initiatives across the country
[New Times] The government is preparing to restore 'degraded' peatlands across the country so that they can regain their capacity to act as carbon sinks [capacity to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the atmosphere] as a way of mitigating climate change and building adaptation to its effects.
Proposed cuts to the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance program may leave people without heat in the winter and air conditioning in the summer. The post Over 50 million Americans struggle to pay an energy bill appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
US and China are engaged in tough trade negotiations, with a major sticking point being China's oil imports from Iran and Russia. China insists on maintaining its energy supply routes, defying US pressure to cease these purchases. Despite this disagreement, both sides express optimism about reaching a deal to stabilize commercial ties, although significant challenges remain.
[spotlight] Emissions from power stations and dust from coal mines in South Africa's "energy mecca" are making many people in the area sick. For the first article of a new Spotlight special series, writer Susan Segar and photographer Thom Pierce travelled to Mpumalanga to get first-hand accounts of what people living in the Emalahleni local municipality are going through.
Climate change could wipe out your favorite small businesses.
by Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor, photography by Sarahbeth Maney, ProPublica This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. For more than half a century, Diana Skarphol’s family received a check every month from the company that drilled the first successful oil well in North Dakota on their land in 1951. The checks, from the company that became Hess Corp., were straightforward. Her family, which owns the oil and gas underground, received a percentage of the revenue generated from the company’s sale of the minerals...
Experts are torn as to whether the rollout of next-generation nuclear power plants will save more money than it costs.
An Argentine business is partnering with the museum that houses the world's largest model train to develop exhibits depicting parts of South America.
MOSCOW - An Ukrainian drone attack sparked a fire at an oil depot in Sochi, the Russian resort that hosted the 2014 Winter Olympic which is 400 kilometres (250 miles) from the Ukrainian border, authorities said Sunday.
We do everything imaginable to ensure our vehicles last, but is an engine oil cooler modification a necessary addition to prolong the life of your car?
From Seattle to New Orleans, cities are protecting frontline communities while the federal government walks away
Video shows black smoke pouring from facility in Sochi, while Russian attack on Mykolaiv wounds seven people An overnight Ukrainian drone attack on an oil depot near the Russian Black Sea resort of Sochi has ignited a raging fire, as the two countries traded strikes at the end of one of the deadliest weeks in Ukraine in recent months. More than 120 firefighters were trying to put out the blaze, said the regional governor, Veniamin Kondratyev, as emergency officials reported a fuel tank with a capacity of 2,000 cubic metres (70,000 cubic feet) was burning. Continue reading...
Industry data shows suppliers have scaled back premium-priced deals based on renewables as demand falls The number of green energy tariffs available to British households has plummeted during the cost of living crisis as bill payers choose affordability over sustainability, according to industry data. Energy suppliers have pulled tariffs advertised as “green” from the market since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 triggered a global energy crisis that pushed gas and electricity bills to record highs. Continue reading...
A listing of 27 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 27, 2025 thru Sat, August 2, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (9 articles) Trump’s war on windmills started in Scotland. Now he’s taking it global President’s opposition to offshore wind more than a decade ago now threatens a huge industry in the US and beyond US News, The Guardian, Oliver Milman, Feb 24, 2025. Lessons From a Climate Disaster "Bolivia’s record-setting 2024 wildfire season makes clear that emergency responses to climate disasters are not enough and governments must address the root of the problem, a new report says." Justice & Health, Katie Surma, July 27...
India significantly increased crude oil imports from the US in early 2025, with a surge in the April-June quarter. This growth extends to LNG and LPG, supported by strong diplomatic ties. However, this trade relationship faces challenges as President Trump announced tariffs on India, citing trade imbalances and ties with Russia.
More than 120 firefighters were trying to extinguish a blaze at an oil depot in the Russian city of Sochi that was sparked by a Ukrainian drone attack, regional Governor Veniamin Kondratyev said early on Sunday on the Telegram messaging app. In the Krasnodar region on the Black Sea where Sochi is located, a fuel … The post Ukrainian drone attack sparks fire at oil depot in Russia’s former Olympic city, governor says appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Russia is India's top oil supplier.
Baloch leader Mir Yar Baloch cautioned Donald Trump in an open letter, asserting that General Asim Munir misled him regarding Balochistan's resource ownership. He clarified that the oil, gas, and mineral reserves Trump mentioned belong to the 'Republic of Balochistan,' not Pakistan. Balochistan opposes any exploitation of its resources without the Baloch people's consent, emphasizing their sovereignty.
No pause on Russian imports by Indian oil firms who base decisions on ‘price, grade of crude, logistics and economic factors’ Indian oil refineries will continue to buy oil from Russia, officials have said, before threatened US sanctions next week against Moscow’s trading partners over the war in Ukraine. Media reports on Friday had suggested India, a big energy importer, would stop buying cheap Russian oil. Trump later told reporters that such a move would be “a good step” if true. Continue reading...
Indian officials confirmed Saturday the country is not altering policy and will continue buying oil from Russia, despite threats of a financial "penalty" from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Despite Trump's claim that India has ceased oil imports from Russia, government sources confirm that Indian refiners continue to purchase Russian crude, driven by economic factors like price and logistics.
Donald Trump claimed India halted Russian oil imports, calling it a "good step," despite earlier threats of tariffs for continued trade with Russia. He also suggested Pakistan might one day sell oil to India. India's MEA firmly rejected Trump's remarks, asserting the "steady and time-tested partnership" with Russia stands independently and shouldn't be viewed through a third country's lens.
Routine checks at the Savannah River Site, a former US nuclear weapons facility in South Carolina, revealed a radioactive wasp nest emitting radiation levels ten times higher than regulatory limits. The nest, found near tanks storing liquid nuclear waste, was removed, and officials confirmed no contamination spread, with no impact on workers, the environment, or the public.
At least four tankers carrying Russian crude are idling off India’s western coast as mounting sanctions and warnings of steep U.S. tariffs disrupt oil flows.
[SAnews.gov.za] The future of the renewable energy sector is female and Electricity and Energy Deputy Minister, Samantha Graham-Maré, is doubling down to make it happen.
Coalition opponents of net zero spruik coal, nuclear and gas as emissions policy divides opposition Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Barnaby Joyce and other leading opponents of net zero by 2050 want Australia to build new coal-fired power plants, focus on gas and nuclear energy and abandon all efforts to cut carbon emissions. As the former Nationals leader pushes a private member’s bill to block net zero – sparking new divisions within the Liberals and Nationals this week – he said any long-term emissions reduction from renewables would not make a meaningful difference to the climate and would cost households too much. Continue reading...
An audacious effort to destroy climate regulations is likely headed for a showdown at the Supreme Court. The post The Republican campaign to stop the U.S. EPA from protecting the climate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has applauded the launch of a research project investigating how private renewable energy investments in South Africa contribute to equitable social development.
Pink lakes in Western Australia get their color from pigments produced by microbes, but climate change and other human threats are killing these tiny organisms.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. US liberals have become so disgusted with Tesla since Elon Musk’s rightward turn that they are now not only far less likely to purchase the car brand but also less willing to buy any type of electric car, […]
[New Times] The Government has allocated over 8% of its 2025/26 fiscal year budget to environmental protection and combating climate change , according to Fred Sabiti, National Technical Advisor on Environment and Climate Change Mainstreaming at the Ministry of Finance and Economic Planning (MINECOFIN).
[Vanguard] Abuja -- Critical stakeholders in the energy sector have commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's push for Compressed Natural Gas (CNG), describing it as a strategic solution to Nigeria's energy challenges.
A former firefighter makes the case for community paramedicine in the age of climate change. The post 911’s hidden emergency appeared first on High Country News.
[New Era] Namibia is preparing to take a step into the oil and gas industry, as the country positions itself to start processing crude oil once production begins. With major oil discoveries made in 2022, Namibia is becoming a new hotspot for global energy companies and investors.
Archer-Daniels-Midland’s storage site in Decatur, Illinois, has been on pause since EPA found that brine and CO2 had likely migrated into unauthorized zones.
A new policy lets insurers account for climate change in determining risk and setting premiums. "A big step forward," one researcher said.
[New Dawn] The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Mines and Energy in collaboration with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), is planning to introduce a new net metering system that will help to reduce pressure on the national power grid, which is often unreliable in the country.
Tech billionaire and green energy investor Mike Cannon-Brookes has built his public image around tackling climate change , but the flight log of his $75 million private jet paints a very different picture.
Saudi Arabia’s Q2 2025 budget report shows a 7% rise in non-oil revenues, reaching SR149.861 billion ($39.9 billion), now nearly half of total income. While oil revenues fell 29%, fiscal reforms under Vision 2030 drove stronger tax and non-oil performance. Despite a quarterly deficit of SR34.534 billion ($9.2 billion), spending and debt remain tightly managed.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed frustration with India's trade practices, particularly its purchase of sanctioned Russian oil, leading to potential penalties and tariffs. President Trump's administration is reportedly displeased with India's slow pace in trade negotiations. Experts suggest these actions are pressure tactics to expedite a trade deal, especially as the US secures agreements with other major partners.
After a two-year around-the-world ocean voyage inspired by Charles Darwin, scientists and crew sailed home on a historic vessel into Rotterdam Thursday bearing a warning about climate change -- but also a message of hope.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03240G, Paper Gyujin Song, Kwon-Hyung Lee, Hyeongseok Shim, Sang Hyun Lee, Hyeong-Jong Kim, Chanhyun Park, Jingyu Choi, Seok-Ju Lee, Young-Kuk Hong, Jihong Lyu, Jin Chul Kim, Sijeong Park, Hyungyeon Cha, Wooyoung Jin, Jinsoo Kim, Sin Ho Choi, Sang-Young Lee, Sung-Kyun Jung, Michael De Volder, Tae-Hee Kim Dry-processed electrodes based on poly(tetrafluoroethylene) (PTFE) binder have emerged as a promising technology for sustainable, low-cost and high areal capacity electrode manufacturing. However, understanding its fibrillation behaviour becomes a key... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Daily Maverick] Legal jurisdictions can no longer wring their hands in anguish and complain that they do not have enough authority or precedence to rule on matters relating to climate change.
Exclusive: Simon Kennedy warns closed-door party meeting against backsliding on efforts to cut carbon emissions Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of the Liberal party’s two surviving inner-metropolitan MPs has warned voters see the Coalition as unserious on climate change, suggesting the opposition could lose more seats to Labor if it opposes policies for net zero by 2050. Simon Kennedy, the member for the Sydney seat of Cook , previously held by Scott Morrison, told a closed-door meeting of Liberal and Nationals MPs at Parliament House that the Coalition should be “wedging” Labor on energy policy, not backsliding on efforts to cut carbon emissions. Continue reading...
I’ve just returned from the east coast of India, where I saw for myself the harsh challenges that older people in artisanal fishing communities confront daily. I saw how the community elders — the keepers of marine traditions and the coastal environment — are being forsaken by climate policy and their governments. As their children […]
EPA tries to rescind ‘endangerment finding’ – part of ‘drill, baby, drill’ agenda that experts say poses grave threat The Trump administration is attempting to unmake virtually all climate US regulations in one fell swoop. At an Indiana truck dealership on Tuesday, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) unveiled a proposal to rescind the 16-year-old landmark legal finding which allows the agency to limit planet-heating pollution from cars and trucks, power plants and other industrial sources. Continue reading...
PARIS - A heatwave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen major cities during the extreme, climate-fuelled episode.
[SADC] During the margins of the 8th SADC Industrialisation Week, the Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Madagascar, Honourable Olivier Jean-Baptiste signed the SADC Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (SACREEE) Intergovernmental Memorandum of Agreement (IGMoA) on 29th July 2025. The signing ceremony was held during the opening ceremony of the SADC Industrialisation Week and witnessed by the SADC Deputy Executive Secretary for Regional Integration, Ms. Angele Makombo N'tumba.
Planting trees will not fix climate change, according to a new report. Policies should focus on “rapidly reducing emissions” and restoring ecosystems.
Machine intelligence would address criticism that markets fund projects with little climate benefit — and would make them "reliable, ethical and robust."
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- The Chief Research Officer of the Commission for Science and Technology (COSTECH), Philbert Luhunga, has warned of an increase in unpredictable climate change, including significant delays in rainfall.
Backers say testing could provide a better map of oil resources, while environmentalists oppose new drilling.
When President Donald Trump in February met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Trump said India would start buying American oil and gas.
The Inter-American Court of Human Rights has issued one of the most progressive climate justice decisions of our time. Its historic Advisory Opinion on the climate emergency and human rights, released on July 3, 2025, was unequivocal: States have legal obligations under international human rights law to reduce, prevent, and address climate damage, including reining […]
[IPS] The Hague -- Legal minds in international law are trying to interpret the scope and impact of the landmark advisory opinion on climate change by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where it said that states have a duty to prevent significant harm to the environment.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02109J, Paper Jingjing Jiang, Sanlue Hu, Tianshuo Guo, Xiangyong Zhang, Wei Hua, Baohui Ren, Ruijia Liu, Guangming Chen, Zhuoxin Liu, Cuiping Han Anode corrosion in aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) leads to electrochemically inert surface and uncontrolled deposition, severely impeding the batteries' lifespan. Efforts to stabilize the zinc anode have primarily focused on... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
China has rebuffed US tariff threats over its Russian oil purchases, asserting its right to secure energy supplies and protect national interests. This firm stance follows US warnings during trade talks in Stockholm, where potential tariffs of up to 500% were discussed.
A heatwave scorching Europe had barely subsided in early July when scientists published estimates that 2,300 people may have died across a dozen major cities during the extreme, climate-fuelled episode.
The operator of the Trans Mountain oil pipeline is considering launching a formal process later this year to guage interest in further expanding the pipeline's capacity.
A new Department of Energy report “fundamentally misrepresents” climate research and leaves out key context, multiple scientists cited in the report tell WIRED.
Part of Google Earth Engine, AlphaEarth Foundations is a chip off Google’s DeepMind AI block—and it's here to help save the world.
Indian conglomerate’s claim about exporting coal and its role for developing nations is ‘meaningless sustainability waffle’ and amounts to greenwashing, one says Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here An Adani claim that its Australian export program, whereby coal is sent through the Great Barrier Reef’s shipping channels, is advancing the United Nations’ sustainable development goals has been denounced by leading scientists. Adani’s Queensland export site claims its operations “ensure access to affordable, reliable, sustainable and modern energy for all”, which is one of the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
Microsoft has restored IT services to Nayara Energy, an Indian oil refinery backed by Russia. A lawsuit was filed by Nayara Energy due to service suspension following EU sanctions. The sanctions have significantly impacted Nayara's operations, leading to reduced refinery activities. Microsoft confirmed the restoration of services after Nayara's lawyer informed a New Delhi court that the matter had been resolved.
A warming climate is enabling rodents to move north
Legal minds in international law are trying to interpret the scope and impact of the landmark advisory opinion on climate change by the International Court of Justice (ICJ), where it said that states have a duty to prevent significant harm to the environment. The court ruling says that the states have a responsibility to cooperate […]
The Democratic Republic of the Congo is opening untouched forest land and gorilla habitats to oil and gas firm for drilling, with an aim to allow resource exploitation on half the country.
The decision could have far-reaching consequences — including for the fossil fuel industry, which may find itself exposed to a flood of new litigation.
[allAfrica] Agrifood System transformation is at the heart of the new Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP), which aims to build resilient and sustainable agrifood systems. This is because the what, when, how, and who of the decisions made about food production, processing, storage, transport, marketing, preparation and consumption drive so much that profoundly affect the human condition: food and nutrition security, decent jobs, resilience, climate mitigation and adaptation, and
The specifics come as the European Commission faces questions over how the EU can possibly reach the astronomical amount it is vowing to spend in the next three years on U.S. energy.
While the case is still far from trial, it's much closer than some 30 similar lawsuits nationwide brought by other states, cities and counties.
[The Conversation Africa] The International Court of Justice, the world's highest court, handed down an advisory opinion on 23 July 2025 stating that climate change "imperils all forms of life". This followed a case brought by Vanuatu, a tiny South Pacific island nation threatened by rising sea levels, supported by 131 other countries - the biggest case the court had ever heard. The opinion sets out what all governments need to do to limit greenhouse gas emissions and prevent further global warming. Climate law specialist Zunaida
[IPS] Srinagar, India & Kinshasa, DRC -- The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands on the precipice of a profound environmental and social crisis, as the government prepares to auction 55 new oil blocks that cover more than half the country's landmass.
Flights are getting bumpier, thanks in part to climate change. But new studies are looking into innovative potential ways to turbulence-proof wings - using AI and owls
The Trump administration has announced new policies targeting renewable energy sources, like the president's much-loathed wind turbines, in order to save migratory birds.
CIVICUS speaks with Matthew Renshaw, a partner at a UK law firm that represents Nigerian communities taking legal action against Shell over environmental damage caused by its operations in the Niger Delta. Two Nigerian communities, Bille and Ogale, are suing Shell in the UK over decades of oil spills in the Niger Delta that […]
New records reveal the coal-fired plants and chemical companies, among others, that received exemptions after submitting email requests.
According to regional officials, only 24,000 tourists visited Anapa in July compared to 100,000 during the same period last year.
The NASA-ISRO Synthetic Aperture Radar (NISAR) satellite, a joint Earth observation mission, is scheduled to launch on July 30, 2025. This collaboration between India and the US will provide high-resolution, all-weather imagery for disaster management, climate monitoring, and more. NISAR's open-data policy aims to empower global decision-making and emergency response efforts.
Although the trends can be hard to perceive, we are making incredible progress on global poverty, health, longevity and climate change Don’t fret the future. A lot of people do, and for powerful reasons – we are facing enormous challenges unprecedented in human history, from climate change and nuclear war to engineered pandemics and malicious artificial intelligence. A 2017 survey showed that nearly four in 10 Americans think that climate change alone has a good chance of triggering humanity’s extinction. But we seem largely blind to the many profound reasons for hope – and it’s not entirely our fault. Continue reading...
Former energy officials raise alarm about tariffs, cuts and other policies creating uncertainty in geothermal industry Geothermal is one of the most promising clean energy sources in the US, providing 24/7 renewable power that could meet rising energy demand from AI datacentres. But former Department of Energy officials are alarmed that Donald Trump is fumbling its potential. Compared with other clean energy sources such as solar and wind, geothermal enjoys rare bipartisan support. The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, has praised the technology, calling it “an awesome resource that’s under our feet”. And Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act preserved tax credits for geothermal. Continue reading...
[Ghanaian Times] THE people of Ballagonnor in the Ga South Municipality of the Greater Accra Region heaved a sigh of relief following the installation of Power Up units to address longstanding power challenges in the community.
The EPA administrator made several inaccurate comments on a right-wing podcast ahead of rolling back the endangerment finding.
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stands on the precipice of a profound environmental and social crisis, as the government prepares to auction 55 new oil blocks that cover more than half the country’s landmass. Touted as a pathway to economic growth, the move has triggered fierce backlash from scientists, civil society groups, Indigenous leaders, and international […]
By any measure, California’s green energy transition has been a wild success. Two-thirds of its energy needs are now met by a mixture of renewables like wind and solar, alongside nuclear and geothermal, while the national average is 20 percent. In the last two decades, the state’s green energy output has grown by 43 percent, […]
China’s top regulator of the manufacturing sector has vowed to phase out outdated capacity amid Beijing’s efforts to combat excessive competition, while promoting hi-tech consumer goods as part of a broader push to revive domestic demand. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) said at a meeting of senior officials on Monday that it would “consolidate the results of a sweeping crackdown on ‘neijuan’ competition in the electric vehicle sector and tighten oversight of key...
In her latest single, Mahi G spotlights the outdoor workers vulnerable to extreme heat.
Pollution incidents reported between 2014 and 2019 were compared against scientific study that used satellite imagery to count slicks Just 474 out of more than 90,000 oil slicks from ships around the world were reported to authorities over a five-year period, it can be revealed, and barely any resulted in any punishment or sanctions. The figure, obtained from Lloyd’s List by the Guardian and Watershed Investigations, shows the pollution incidents reported between 2014 and 2019, compared against a scientific study using satellite imagery that counted the number of slicks from ships over the same period. Continue reading...
Environmental groups hail a “landmark” ruling in their favor. But the company, Eni, predicts a lower court will toss the lawsuit.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02763B, Paper Zhixiang Chen, Xinlei Gao, Lutong Shan, Qingjin Fu, Zhenyue Xing, Peng Rao, Zhenye Kang, Xiaodong Shi, Wei Zhang, Xinlong Tian Zinc-iodine (Zn-I2) batteries have emerged as promising candidates for large-scale energy storage, but the practical application is still significantly hindered by the notorious polyiodide shuttle effect, which always results in... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Government launches licensing round for 52 fossil fuel blocks, potentially undermining a flagship conservation initiative and affecting an estimated 39 million people The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is opening crucial gorilla habitats and pristine forests to bids for oil and gas drilling, with plans to carve up more than half the country into fossil fuel blocks. The blocks opened for auction cover 124m hectares (306m acres) of land and inland waters described by experts as the “world’s worst place to prospect for oil” because they hold vast amounts of carbon and are home to some of the planet’s most precious wildlife habitats, including endangered lowland gorillas and bonobo. Continue reading...
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nationals net zero debate ‘total madness’: Pocock We can’t seem to stop talking about net zero in parliament, and independent senator (and known longtime climate action advocate) David Pocock says it’s “total madness” to see the path the Coalition is taking on the issue. I think it’s total madness to see the path that the Coalition is taking on this. The Labor government, yes, they’re doing something, but they’re not doing enough. It’s not actually aligned with what climate scientists are telling us … Australians love punching above our weight. You look at on the sports field historically in terms of global diplomacy, we’ve punched above our weight. This is an opportunity. There are some...
It would be a 'once a year treat' for Australians...
Julian Brown, 21, gained online notoriety thanks to his work in the energy field, particular the 'Plastoline' - a product he claims recycles plastic by turning into gasoline.
Russia is stepping in to save the coal industry with money from the federal budget at a time when public finances are already under strain.
The president spoke out as he met Sir Keir and Lady Victoria on the clubhouse steps at his Ayrshire golf course.
Indian High Commissioner Vikram Doraiswami defended India's oil imports from Russia, highlighting the nation's position as the third-largest energy consumer importing over 80% of its needs. He questioned the feasibility of halting the economy and pointed out the hypocrisy of Western nations buying other resources from countries they restrict India from trading with.
Jóhann Páll Jóhannsson, Iceland’s Minister for the Environment, Energy, and Climate, says it would be irresponsible for the state to actively promote oil exploration, considering how the last attempt ended. However, the laws are clear: anyone may apply for a license to explore for oil, conduct surveys, and even carry out shallow drilling on the seabed.
[IPS] New York -- Two-thirds of the developing world, or ninety-five out of 143 economies, are dependent on commodities for export value, making up 60 percent of their merchandise exports. For the least developed world, this number rises to 80 percent, leaving entire nation's revenue vulnerable to price swings, fiscal shocks, and evolving trade compositions. Hidden behind the numbers lies a deeper transformation, one disrupting fossil fuel trade, triggering a higher reliance on mineral exports, particularly on mining
Sable Offshore is restarting three platforms, even as California regulators pursue cease-and-desist orders against the developer's related pipeline work.
Three groups filed friend of the court briefs as young climate activists seek to revive their lawsuit against EPA.
Researchers say average sea temperatures may be reset higher and some ecosystems may not recover.
[UN News] In a world increasingly shaped by climate extremes, environmental experts are delivering a blunt warning: four rapidly emerging threats could reshape life for millions unless urgent action is taken.
Oil extractors can help in various industries, but what exactly are they, and how well do they work? Here's everything you need to know about them.
Synthetic motor oil lasts longer and protects engines better than conventional oil, and here's the science behind whether to use synthetic oil in an older car.
Drought, falling groundwater levels and heavy rains have sped up the formation of huge craters in the ground known as sinkholes.
Her reporting was quickly attacked by the industry she called into question, setting the playbook for companies that profited from tobacco, opioids, and fossil fuels.
Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman emphasized that sustaining economic growth is the government's top priority, alongside supporting the economy. She highlighted the importance of public investment as a key driver and noted the need for increased private sector investment. While cautioning against easing restrictions on investments from bordering countries post-Covid, she acknowledged some relaxations in specific sectors like renewable energy.
While Barnaby Joyce and Michael McCormack try to ditch the 43% net zero 2030 emissions target, Australia’s net zero target for 2035 has not yet been set Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “Renewables continue to prove themselves as the most cost-competitive source of new electricity generation,” says a new report by the International Renewable Energy Agency . It has caused the UN secretary general, António Guterres , to declare: “We are on the cusp of a new era. Fossil fuels are running out of road. The sun is rising on a clean energy age.” Continue reading...
A fire broke out at an oil storage facility in Si Racha district of Chon Buri at midday Saturday, prompting a swift response from emergency services.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01408E, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Leixin Yang, Yujie Shen, Xintao Long, Qianyi Ma, Ziqing Ruan, Nuo Xu, Kaihua Li, Long Jiao, Yaping Kong, Jie Li, Lei Tang, Aiping Yu, Bowen Cheng Meeting the global terawatt-scale energy demands necessitates innovative solutions to overcome the critical challenges facing aqueous Zn-ion batteries, particularly the poor reversibility and unstable plating/stripping of Zn anodes under high... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
This story was originally published by the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The devastating flood that swept through Camp Mystic in Texas this month is every parent’s worst nightmare. Hours or days of fear and uncertainty, feeling powerless to help, and, for the families of the 27 campers and […]
Three years after catastrophic floods submerged one-third of Pakistan, scientists have concluded that the country’s weather systems have shifted into a perilous “new normal” – a volatile climate pattern marked by parched winters, searing heatwaves and erratic summer monsoons that threaten crops, infrastructure and livelihoods across the nation. Experts told This Week in Asia that this growing unpredictability had already undermined crop yields over the past four years, posing an increasingly...
The Public Accounts Committee has criticized the Coal Mines Provident Fund Organisation and the coal ministry for their mishandling of a Rs 1,390 crore investment in Dewan Housing Finance Company. CMPFO failed to redeem debentures early, resulting in a significant loss from the investment. The ministry is blamed for oversight, and the PAC urges CMPFO to reassess its investment strategies to prevent future losses.
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Vice President Jeremiah Kpan Koung dedicated the newly renovated headquarters and a state-of-the-art scientific laboratory of the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday, calling it a "historic chapter" in Liberia's push toward stronger environmental governance and climate resilience.
by Abrahm Lustgarten, Graphics by Lucas Waldron, Illustrations by Olivier Kugler for ProPublica As the planet gets hotter and its reservoirs shrink and its glaciers melt, people have increasingly drilled into a largely ungoverned, invisible cache of fresh water: the vast, hidden pools found deep underground. Now, a new study that examines the world’s total supply of fresh water — accounting for its rivers and rain, ice and aquifers together — warns that Earth’s most essential resource is quickly disappearing, signaling what the paper’s authors describe as “a critical, emerging threat to...
The Energy Department's moves "will potentially put enormous costs onto utility customers who receive no real benefit,” said Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D).
The famed scientist and environmentalist recently said the fight against climate change is over. That’s not honest realism – it’s depressing cynicism. The post ‘It’s not over’: An open letter to David Suzuki appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
PM of St Vincent and the Grenadines says ruling will strengthen the Caribbean’s negotiating power when it comes to climate change reparations Leaders in the Caribbean have hailed the outcome of the international court of justice (ICJ) climate change case as a “historic legal victory” for small island states everywhere. Several countries in the region had provided evidence to the ICJ case, which ended this week with a landmark advisory opinion that could see states ordered to pay reparations if they fail to tackle fossil fuels and prevent harm to the climate system. Continue reading...
Drought combined with tapping too much groundwater and heavy rains have sped up the formation of sinkholes, huge craters that suddenly appear and leave gaping holes behind. What can we do to minimize risk?
[ENA] Addis Ababa, July, 24, 2025 (ENA)--Gadi Muga, a resilient resident of Hamer Woreda in Ethiopia's Southern region, once faced relentless adversity as her livelihood was battered by extreme climate shocks -- from devastating floods to prolonged droughts. At one point, she could not produce enough food to feed her family. It was a time marked by deep uncertainty, where survival overshadowed any hope of envisioning the future.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has hailed its role in shaping the landmark advisory opinion issued by the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on state obligations in addressing climate change, saying its submissions as amicus curiae (friend of the court) enriched the Court's conclusions.
Wildfires have always affected the Mediterranean, but they have become a near-constant summer threat as climate change creates more extreme weather patterns.
The 16 federal parcels were the first to be leased since Congress slashed the royalty rate for oil and gas producers.
The NSW Court of Appeal found the planning authority must consider climate change impacts even if the coal is being exported to burn overseas.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change "imperils all forms of life" and countries must tackle the problem or face consequences under international law, the International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found.
For generations, glaciers in the St. Elias mountain range of Yukon and Alaska have shaped the lives of local First Nations people. Today, those glaciers are melting at rapid rates due to climate change and locals are worried about what will happen if they disappear.
Lightning strikes kill 320 million trees yearly worldwide. This causes significant carbon emissions, almost matching wildfires. The Amazon and Congo Basin are high-risk zones. Climate change increases lightning frequency, threatening forests in Canada, Russia, and the United States. These silent deaths impact biodiversity and climate stability. The loss equals 8,000 square kilometers of forest, an area larger than Sikkim.
Energy startup Marathon Fusion claims to have found a scalable way to turn mercury into gold, but they still have much to prove.
A startling photo from NASA has revealed something climate scientists didn't think was possible in one of the world's most dangerous mountain ranges.
In an unprecedented show of China’s advanced civilian drone technology, a swarm of heavy-lift unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) has carried 180 tonnes of construction materials up a remote mountain in the country’s southwest, according to state media. State broadcaster CCTV reported last Thursday that the aerial operation had taken place in May at a solar power project in Xichou county in Yunnan province, where rugged karst terrain and cliffs made traditional transport difficult. The feat drew...
[Nile Post] Uganda's financial sector is undergoing a significant transformation, with climate change emerging as a central driver of new banking practices.
President’s opposition to offshore wind more than a decade ago now threatens a huge industry in the US and beyond Donald Trump’s bitter dislike of renewable energy first erupted publicly 14 years ago in a seemingly trivial spat over wind turbines visible from his Scottish golf course. As Trump returns to Scotland this week, though, he is using the US presidency to squash clean power, with major ramifications for the climate crisis and America’s place in the world. Trump will visit his Turnberry and Aberdeenshire golf courses during the Scottish trip, the latter venue being the stage of a lengthy battle by the president to halt 11 nearby offshore wind turbines. From 2011, Trump, then a reality TV star and property mogul, argued the “ugly” turbines visible from the Menie golf course were...
The International Court of Justice said nations are obliged to comply with climate treaties and failure to do so was a breach of international law.
As a result of the worsening climate crisis, extreme weather patterns have disrupted nearly all aspects of human life around the world. With the impacts of fossil fuel reliance being more pronounced than ever before, the United Nations (UN) has implored governments and industries to begin adopting more sustainable, renewable energy sources. On July 22, […]
Though the decision is nonbinding, the ruling from the International Court of Justice could open the door for more litigation against corporate polluters.
[Nile Post] Uganda has officially opened a new diplomatic mission in Vienna, Austria, in a move aimed at deepening cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) as the country accelerates its ambitions to harness nuclear energy for domestic power generation.
In his new book, The Anthropocene Illusion , photographer Zed Nelson reflects on the surreal environments created as people destroy nature, yet crave connection to it The Anthropocene is a new term used by scientists to describe our age. While scientific experts argue about the start date , many point to about 200 years ago, when the accelerated effects of human activity on the ecosphere were turbocharged by the Industrial Revolution. Our planet is said to have crossed into a new epoch: from the Holocene to the Anthropocene, the age of the human. The strata of rock being created under our feet today will reveal the impact of human activity long after we are gone. Future geologists will find radioactive isotopes from nuclear-bomb tests, huge concentrations of plastics, the fallout from the...
[The Conversation Africa] Around the world, climate change is being tackled, not just in parliaments and global summits, but also in villages and farming communities. In these local spaces, lives and livelihoods depend directly on natural resources, and decisions are often made in groups.
Decision is a significant blow for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The New South Wales court of appeal has overturned the approval of the largest coalmine expansion in the state after a community environment group successfully argued the planning commission failed to consider the impact of all of the project’s greenhouse gas emissions. The decision is a significant blow for MACH Energy’s Mount Pleasant coalmine expansion in Muswellbrook in the upper Hunter and one that climate advocates say could have wider implications for future fossil fuel project proposals in NSW. Continue reading...
While much of Western Canada, northern Ontario and Newfoundland burn this summer, there's a growing debate about whether climate change should be considered a national security issue and questions about why it hasn't already been looked at through that lens.
Open access notables Calculating the Temperature Trend Bias Induced by Inhomogeneities Into Climate Data Without Running a Homogenization Algorithm , Lindau, International Journal of Climatology Inhomogeneities are known to induce sudden jumps into the time series of climate stations. If these jumps tend to be upwards, a spurious positive trend will be inserted into the data, which would falsify the true climate trend. The classic method to identify such biases is to run a homogenisation algorithm and to assess the statistics of the found jump heights. However, in the past it was shown that already small detection errors lead to a strong systematic underestimation of such trend biases. Therefore, an alternative method is proposed that calculates...
Nature, Published online: 24 July 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02369-1A landmark court ruling could open the door for nations most affected by climate change to sue the most polluting countries. Plus, an artificial intelligence model that can predict lost Latin text and a fish-inspired medical device that sticks to slippery surfaces.
The International Court of Justice says countries may break international law by not protecting the climate. The court opened the door for reparations to affected countries. The UN general assembly asked the ICJ for its opinion in 2023. The court said everyone has a right to a healthy environment. Experts say this could shape future lawsuits and climate policies.
The International Court of Justice called global warming an “urgent and existential threat” at a closely watched case in The Hague.
Solar is 40% cheaper, and onshore wind is under half the price.
GMB and Prospect say government needs greater focus on green energy amid political shift away from net zero commitments The Labour government needs to ramp up the creation of green jobs or risk workers being tempted to vote for parties opposing the shift to net zero, two major unions have said. The GMB and Prospect, who between them represent tens of thousands of energy workers, said there needs to be more of a focus on increasing green jobs as the fossil fuel industry is increasingly phased out. Continue reading...
The decision from the world's highest court has been welcomed by developing nations at most risk from climate change.
The case was “unlike any that have previously come before the court,” President of the International Court of Justice Judge Yuji Iwasawa said while reading the court’s unanimous advisory opinion outlining the legal obligations of United Nations member states with regard to climate change. This case was not simply a “legal problem” but “concerned an […]
Global shipping firms and petroleum traders are reportedly avoiding Nayara Energy, an Indian refiner, following recent EU sanctions linked to its significant stakeholder, Rosneft. Several vessels, including the Talara and Chang Hang Xing Yun, have altered course or cancelled bookings with Nayara.
Court’s decision expected to be used in future litigation and to support political negotiations by vulnerable states A “clean, healthy and sustainable environment” is a human right, according to judges at the top court of the United Nations. The international court of justice (ICJ) delivered a landmark advisory opinion on Wednesday about countries’ obligations to tackle climate change, and the consequences they may face if they do not. Continue reading...
Hundreds of people face intense heat and relentless mosquitoes at the Florida Everglades facility. The post ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ is harsh. Climate change is making it even harsher. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The nonbinding decision is seen as a potential catalyst for stronger climate policies that could spur further litigation against polluters.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has confirmed that the two contractual disputes with Koeberg Nuclear Power Station contractor, Framatome, are being addressed through an agreed resolution process.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Millions of children in Kenya are already experiencing the harsh impacts of climate change, environmental degradation, and disaster-related risks, a new report by UNICEF warns. The report highlights how droughts, floods, pollution, and food insecurity are severely disrupting children's access to health, education, protection, and essential services--deepening existing inequalities and leaving the most vulnerable even further behind.
[IPS] New York -- As incomes rise in middle-income countries, so does the demand for animal-sourced calories, resulting in large increases to global food production, and raising the importance for sustainable agriculture amidst growing concerns of climate change.
The U.N.'s top court was due to set out a non-binding legal opinion on the extent of legal and financial responsibility countries have for climate change.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02219C, Review Article Jiaxin Meng, Guozhen Zhang, Le Pang, Qiyu Liu, Jianuo Yao, Yaoyu Wang, He Liu, Cong Guo, Weizhai Bao, Jingfa Li, Faxing Wang, Feng Yu, Hongxia Wang Aqueous zinc-bromine batteries (ZBBs) have attracted considerable interest as a viable solution for next-generation energy storage, owing to their high theoretical energy density, material abundance, and inherent safety. In contrast... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
More than a third of the cuts could come at the National Renewable Energy Laboratory in Colorado.
Solar, wind and other industries blitzed Congress on the “big, beautiful bill.” One advocate called saving any part of the Democrats' 2022 climate law "a win."
Experts say climate change is driving an increase in extreme weather events in the region.