Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto has launched a campaign against illegal palm oil plantations, seeking to reclaim millions of hectares of forest lost to unchecked expansion. The authorities confirm that plantations on 3.7 million hectares are illegal, and more are under review. In Riau, the heart of Indonesia’s palm oil economy, the government has begun dismantling plantations in Tesso Nilo National Park and relocating families who have long lived within its shrinking forest...
Thousands of Texans live near major methane leaks.
More than 1 million hectares have gone up in flames this year, making 2025 the worst wildfire season on record in Europe.
Despite increased US tariffs on Indian exports due to its reliance on Russian oil, India is expected to increase Russian crude imports by 10-20% in September. This move is driven by cheaper prices and Russia's increased export availability.
New York Times: Virtually all Trump's trade deals stipulate partners buy US oil and gas.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03758A, Paper Xiaolang Liu, Runming Tao, Gaoxu Huang, Yuxi Yang, Haiping Wang, Huiyu Yuan, Deyu Wang, Zhihong Liu, Jiyan Liu, Jiyuan Liang Rechargeable aqueous zinc-sulfur batteries (ZSBs) are promising candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high theoretical capacity and cost-effectiveness. Generally, the reversible specific capacity of ZSBs can be enhanced... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Leadership] Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, an indigenous oil producer, has reiterated its commitment to safety and best environmental practices as it seeks to expand investment opportunities in Nigeria.
MIT researchers designed an electrolyte that can break apart at the end of a battery’s life, allowing for easier recycling of components.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 28 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02412-zIPCC assessments are of limited use to the UNFCCC policy process due to misalignment and lack of relevance, with the situation further exacerbated by the UNFCCC’s weak scientific uptake mechanisms. The interface between the IPCC and the UNFCCC urgently needs to be reformed to facilitate a more effective science–policy connection.
[Nile Post] Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has launched a Climate Change Risk and Vulnerability Assessment (CCVA) Framework to guide evidence-based adaptation planning, identifying flooding as the city's most pressing climate threat.
Global air pollution is worsening, with the United States and Canada experiencing the sharpest increases due to record-breaking, climate-supercharged wildfires that are undoing decades of progress, a study said Thursday.
South America's only English-speaking country Guyana goes to the polls on Monday in elections that will decide who will manage the nation's bountiful new oil riches.
[Daily News] Singapore -- BUSINESSMEN and investors from Singapore have expressed strong interest in expanding investment and commercial cooperation with Tanzania, particularly in key strategic sectors such as agriculture, renewable energy, agro-processing, fisheries, and the digital economy.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sought to raise pressure on India to halt purchases of Russian energy after the US imposed crippling new tariffs on New Delhi, casting the conflict in Ukraine as “Modi’s war”. “I mean Modi’s war because the road to peace runs, in part, through New Delhi,” Navarro said on Wednesday, referencing Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. US President Donald Trump’s 50 per cent tariff on Indian goods took effect earlier on Wednesday, a bid to punish the country for...
As climate change increases heat and dryness in Southern California and the Central Valley, dust storms pose an increasing problem and health risk.
Energy Minister Tim Hodgson says Canada is focusing on speed in getting new infrastructure built to support energy exports, including liquified natural gas.
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They're among the top underwater predators, but even sharks are not immune to the effects of greenhouse gas emissions, report scientists in Düsseldorf, Germany.
A report has warned that Colombia’s push to expand oil and gas exploration in the Amazon risks undermining environmental goals, Indigenous rights, and long-term economic stability, unless the government pivots toward sustainable development pathways. The study, “Oil and Gas Expansion in the Colombian Amazon: Navigating Risks, Economics, and Pathways to a Sustainable Future”, lays out […]
UN nuclear inspectors have returned to Iran for the first time since it suspended cooperation with them in the wake of Israel’s attacks on its nuclear sites, Iranian state media reported on Wednesday. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told lawmakers Tehran had still not reached an agreement on how it would resume full work with the UN’s IAEA watchdog, the parliament news agency ICANA reported. But he said the inspectors would supervise the changing of fuel at Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power...
[Vanguard] Abuja -- A member of the North East Development Commission (NEDC), Rep. Sir Sam Onuigbo, has said Nigeria's sustained efforts to transition from fossil fuels to clean energy are gaining international recognition.
EPA said the James M. Gavin Power Plant, one of the biggest coal plants in the country, wasn't meeting groundwater protection and monitoring requirements.
As part of a workforce development program, young people are visiting neighbors to assess their water and energy efficiency. The post Free house calls help Californian residents save money on their utility bills appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Steep US tariffs on a range of Indian products took effect on Wednesday, threatening a severe blow to India’s overseas trade in its largest export market. US President Donald Trump had initially announced a 25 per cent tariff on Indian goods. But earlier this month, he signed an executive order imposing an additional 25 per cent tariff due to India’s purchases of Russian oil, bringing the combined tariffs imposed by the US on its ally to 50 per cent. The Indian government estimates the tariffs...
The Department of Energy is calling for "honest dialogue." It looks a lot like a playbook from the past.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kamuli, Uganda -- Prudential Uganda, in partnership with the social enterprise Tusafishe, has announced the successful completion of the Prudential Climate and Health Resilience Fund, an eight-month initiative that has delivered sustainable, safe drinking water and environmental education to communities across Western and Eastern Uganda.
US president has argued New Delhi indirectly helping fund Ukraine war as experts say move is ‘own goal’ against ally Donald Trump imposed 50% tariffs on most US imports from India, making good on a threat to punish one of the world’s largest economies over its purchases of discounted Russian oil. The tariffs, which came into effect just after midnight on Wednesday in Washington, risk inflicting significant damage on the Indian economy and further disrupting global supply chains. Continue reading...
Sharks could suffer from climate change in ways that people hadn't previously considered.
Scientists in the US and China say they have developed a one-step method to safely turn toxic mixed plastic waste into petrol, with more than 95 per cent efficiency at room temperature. Compared to conventional ways of turning plastic into fuel, their process requires less energy, less equipment and fewer steps, making it scalable for industrial applications. At the end of this conversion process are the main components of petrol or gasoline, chemical raw materials, and hydrochloric acid. That...
Stay safe and prepared outdoors with five essential backpacking gadgets, from survival kits and solar power banks to water filters and flashlights.
This story by Kate Yoder was originally published by Grist and is part of Covering Climate Now , a global journalism collaboration strengthening coverage of the climate story. It was 4 a.m. on July 4 at Camp La Junta in Kerr County when Kolton Taylor woke up to the sound of screaming. The 12-year-old boy stepped out of bed and straight into knee-deep floodwaters from the nearby Guadalupe River. Before long, the water had already risen to his waist. In the darkness, he managed to feel for his tennis shoes floating nearby, put them on, and escape to the safety of the hillside. All 400 people at the all-boys camp survived, even as they watched one of their cabins float away in the rushing river. But 5 miles downriver at Camp Mystic, 28 campers...
Indian refiners plan to slightly decrease Russian crude oil imports in the coming weeks. While maintaining energy ties with Moscow, projected purchases will fall from 1.8 million barrels per day to between 1.4 and 1.6 million. The US has criticized India's increased reliance on Russian oil.
The activity in the first half of this year slowed due to “deteriorating” policy conditions and growing tariff uncertainty, the research firm said.
China’s Ambassador in Cairo Liao Liqiang said that Chinese companies have successfully completed Egypt’s first fully integrated photovoltaic (PV) energy storage project, with a capacity of 300 megawatt-hours, in Aswan Governorate. The project was fully connected to and operational on the national grid within just 60 days, two months ahead of schedule, he said. Liao … The post Chinese companies completed Egypt’s first fully integrated PV energy storage project in 60 days appeared first on Egypt Independent.
AI services have earned a reputation as energy-hungry beasts. But what about the other emissions in our digital lives?
New research shows the natural variability in climate data can cause AI models to struggle at predicting local temperature and rainfall.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02723C, Paper Hongyu Qin, Ao Liu, Kefeng Ouyang, Sheng Chen, Shubing Wei, Yan Huang Sluggish diffusion rate and exceptionally uneven distribution of Zn2+ at the electrode/electrolyte interface under high depth of discharge (DOD) severely limits the advancement of high-energy-density Zn metal batteries (ZMBs). Herein,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[350Africa.org] Africa - 25th August 2025 - Activists, CSOs and frontline communities across the continent came together under the umbrella body, KickTotalOutOfAfrica, and engaged in a coordinated protest dubbed Africa Week of Action from August 18-24, demanding French oil giant TotalEnergies stop its operations, pay reparations to affected communities, and make way for a just and community-centered energy transition.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia has long recognized the urgency of climate change, Minister of Planning and Development Minister Fitsum Assefa said during the launch of the fifth Nairobi Summer School on Climate Justice.
North Sea oil and gas giants have posted bumper profits amid calls for cuts in the windfall tax which they claim could provoke an exodus from the area.
Shares of Shuangdeng Group, one of China’s largest makers of batteries and energy-storage systems, soar in their Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, as the city’s buoyant initial public offering (IPO) market continues to mint successful listings, especially for companies in the electric vehicle boom. Trading under the stock sign 6960, Shuangdeng first changed hands at HK$22.50, a premium of 55 per cent to its offer price of HK$14.51 per share. “We are lucky to be riding two tremendous waves amid...
Larissa Waters welcomes urgency of getting EPBC legislation into parliament this year, but says Greens want to see a climate trigger. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast In the last parliament, the government had just reached a deal with the Greens and members of the crossbench, to get its environmental laws over the line. Now that they’ve had to go back to the drawing board, the Coalition and the Greens will be approached for negotiation (as Murray Watt outlined a bit earlier). We need laws that actually act on the climate crisis, protect nature. And of course, we will always stand for making sure everyone’s got a home, a roof over their heads in this wealthy country. So the offer’s there. We’re looking forward to those discussions...
The Alberta government has announced a plan to gather public feedback on the possible development of nuclear power in the province.
Alberta is considering a financial investment in Japan's refining sector to reduce its overwhelming dependence on top trade partner the United States for oil exports, according to sources who spoke to Reuters.
Buying and replacing the oil in your car is going to be your most common form of maintenance, but you'll need to understand what the W on the bottle means.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief by Lauri Myllyvirta Clean-energy growth helped China’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions fall by 1% year-on-year in the first half of 2025, extending a declining trend that started in March 2024. The CO2 output of the nation’s power sector – its dominant source of emissions – fell by 3% in the first half of the year, as growth in solar power alone matched the rise in electricity demand. The new analysis for Carbon Brief shows that record solar capacity additions are putting China’s CO2 emissions on track to fall across 2025 as a whole. Other key findings include: The growth in clean power generation, some 270 terawatt hours (TWh) excluding hydro, significantly...
Among the pool of 165 candidates are members of a climate science denial group and industry representatives.
[Afrobarometer] Nine out of 10 citizens who have heard of climate change say it is making their lives worse.
Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) - an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows.
[Leadership] Experts have warned against hasty electricity tariff reviews without properly addressing gaps in the power sector which might further strain the overall market structure.
Earth’s systems evolved to handle disturbance, but human-driven climate change is pushing them past the breaking point. The post Nature can keep up with climate change – but not at this speed appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
India's purchase of Russian oil has become a sore spot in its previously friendly relations with the US.
The party is serious about going after shale gas - but critics argue it's too difficult and costly.
India will continue buying oil from "wherever they get the best deal," Delhi's ambassador to Russia, Vinay Kumar, told Russian state-owned news.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 8, August 2025.
Moscow says operating capacity of reactor at Kursk site reduced by 50% as Kyiv celebrates independence day Moscow has accused Kyiv of launching dozens of drone attacks, including one that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant, as Ukrainians marked 34 years since the country gained independence from the Soviet Union. The drone attack on the Kursk nuclear power plant in western Russia, 37 miles (60km) from the border with Ukraine, caused damage to an auxiliary transformer and forced a 50% reduction in the operating capacity of a reactor, Russian authorities said. Ukraine did not immediately comment on the alleged attack. Continue reading...
KYIV (UKRAINE) - Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.
Russia says Ukrainian drone strike hit Kursk nuclear plant on Ukraine’s Independence Day; no injuries or radiation leak reported as global leaders reaffirm support.
Ideological tensions to be on full display amid growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to emissions reduction policy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Coalition’s internal struggle over climate change will be on full display on Monday as the House of Representatives prepares to debate Barnaby Joyce’s private bill to dump Australia’s net zero target. Over the weekend, the Queensland Liberal National party convention voted to abandon Australia’s net zero targets , adding to the growing list of Liberal state divisions opposed to the emissions reduction policy, including South Australia and Western Australia. The state divisions’ motions do not bind the federal party room but will ignite ideological tensions within the Coalition as it...
When Sama Bilbao y León, director general of the World Nuclear Association – a global industry body based in London – toured China’s nuclear facilities this summer, she was left speechless. “I couldn’t close my mouth in amazement,” she admitted, stunned by China’s advanced capabilities and “incredible” industrial scale. This awe-inspiring progress exists despite stringent US sanctions – including the 2019 blacklisting of China General Nuclear Power Group (CGN) and the recent suspension of...
A listing of 30 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, August 17, 2025 thru Sat, August 23, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (13 articles) Summer 2025 is roasting hot: these charts show why it matters Data reveal how this year’s back-to-back heatwaves are affecting populations and economies across Europe. Nature, Giorgia Guglielmi, Aug 14, 2025. Flash floods kill at least 159 people in Pakistan after huge cloudburst "Search for the missing continues in north-west after downpour also sparks deadly flooding and landslides in India" World, The Guardian, Associated Press in Chositi, Aug 15, 2025. ‘Hellish’: heatwave brings hottest nights on record...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Some of the littlest organisms in the ocean wield incredible influence, both on their ecosystems and on the planet. Like plants do on land, phytoplankton absorb sunlight and carbon dioxide and expel oxygen. They process so much of those two gases, […]
The “device detonated” upon impact at the Kursk Nuclear Power Plant, sparking a blaze which the facility said “was extinguished by fire crews.”
A dramatic rise in Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil refineries has sent gasoline prices in Russia to record highs, despite the government banning petrol exports to cope with the crunch. Ukraine is focusing drone attacks on refineries, pumping stations and fuel trains in an effort to hurt the Russian war machine – but also to … The post Ukraine is stepping up attacks on Russian energy – and it’s working appeared first on Egypt Independent.
BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota lobbied against zero emission vehicle mandate, documents show Carmakers claimed that leaving electric car sales rules unchanged would threaten British jobs and cost them hundreds of millions of pounds, according to documents that show the private lobbying for a slower transition away from fossil fuels. BMW, Jaguar Land Rover, Nissan and Toyota claimed that rules forcing them to sell more electric cars each year would harm investment in the UK, according to responses to proposed changes submitted to the government. The responses were obtained by Fast Charge, a newsletter covering electric cars, and shared with the Guardian. Continue reading...
Ukraine launched a wave of drone strikes on Russia Sunday, triggering a fire at a nuclear power plant as it celebrated Ukrainian independence day against a backdrop of fading hopes for recent peace efforts.
Nikki Haley suggests India should address Donald Trump's tariff concerns. She highlights the need for dialogue regarding Russian oil imports. Haley views India as essential for the US, especially in countering China. She emphasizes India's growing economic importance and young workforce. Haley advocates for strengthening the US-India partnership. She believes resolving trade issues is crucial for shared goals.
Amidst trade tensions with the US, India asserts its right to prioritize national interests in trade deals and oil procurement from Russia. Ministers Jaishankar and Goyal emphasized that trade decisions are guided by national priorities, not geopolitical pressures. Despite tariff challenges, Indian businesses remain confident, and the government is exploring strategies to enhance international trade relationships.
The close call in Tracy Arm 50 miles south of Juneau on 10 August is the latest sign that as glaciers melt, risks may rise The landslide that triggered a powerful tsunami in Alaska’s Inside Passage early on 10 August was a close call, say scientists, tour operators and agency officials, with the risk of such events apparently increasing as glaciers retreat because of climate change. “It’s a historic event,” said scientist Dennis Staley from the US Geological Survey of the slide, which occurred in the Tracy Arm fjord 50 miles (80km) south of Juneau. Continue reading...
External affairs minister S Jaishankar staunchly defended India's energy ties with Russia, emphasising their role in stabilising global oil prices and serving national interests. He asserted India's right to autonomous decision-making, addressing criticism over Russian crude purchases by stating that Europe and America also engage in such transactions.
This deadly bacteria, which hits low-income people the hardest, was once an “only in New York” problem. Extreme heat is now increasing its prevalence.
Offshore wind operators will be required to pay to re-train oil and gas workers under new proposals tabled by the UK Government
'Artisanal miners' is the phrase used for South Africans who salvage coal from abandoned mines. It's a grueling and risky life. "Bit by bit it's killing something inside me," says one such miner.
Americans of color are dying and getting sick at increasing rates from air pollution linked to gas and oil, according to a new study.
The Greater Bay Area development zone is one of the most economically dynamic regions in the world. With a population of over 86 million and a gross domestic product of around US$2 trillion, it connects global manufacturing hubs, financial centres, technology clusters and tourism destinations. As Hong Kong, Macau and Guangdong province become more integrated, they are also becoming more exposed to shared risks from extreme weather events. A disruption in one jurisdiction can quickly cascade...
Lawsuit brought by two non-profit law firms have had previous wins in Montana and Wisconsin Fifteen young climate advocates, aged eight to 17, on Friday sued the state of Wisconsin over its pro-fossil fuel policies. The case provides the opportunity for state officials to “make the correct step to decarbonize Wisconsin” because of the “climate harms they’ve caused youth”, said Kaarina, 17, who is the lead plaintiff in the lawsuit. Continue reading...
Rosprirodnadzor is seeking $614 million in damages from the two companies over the December 2024 oil spill off the coast of the Krasnodar region.
As US destroyers closed in on the coast of Venezuela on Thursday – a stark show of military force President Donald Trump said was intended to combat drug cartels – global attention has turned to the South American country, with China voicing opposition to “the interference of external forces in Venezuela’s internal affairs, under any pretext”. Here, the Post examines how the situation has developed and Venezuela’s role in the international oil trade – a prominence that has given the conflict...
The strike late on Thursday hit the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia's Bryansk region, setting off a huge fire at one of the most critical links in the pipeline.
[Leadership] In a move to tackle energy access challenges, the Delta State government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to expand renewable and off-grid power solutions across the state.
Since early 2022, India's Russian oil purchases have reached ₹132 billion, constituting 20% of Russia's oil export earnings. While China leads in overall fossil fuel imports from Russia, India's oil imports surpassed those of the EU and Turkiye. The US has criticized India's Russian oil trade, imposing tariffs, which India contests, vowing to continue procurement.
As the federal government withdraws from climate action, states can step up. The post What can state governments do about climate change? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania Agricultural Development Bank (TADB) has taken a pioneering step in climate finance, becoming the first bank in the country to conduct full climate stress testing. The initiative follows a six-month technical assistance project supported by the African Development Bank (AfDB), the Global Center on Adaptation (GCA), and technical experts from Adelphi, aimed at strengthening TADB's internal systems for climate risk assessment and management.
[Liberian Investigator] Published: August 22, 2025
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for stronger economic and investment partnerships between South Africa and Japan, highlighting the opportunities in critical minerals, renewable energy, agriculture and advanced manufacturing.
Venture Global began construction this summer on the CP2 liquefied natural gas export facility.
While the nation's oil production peaked in the early 2000s, a series of larger discoveries have checked the decline over the past decade.
Exclusive: Lib Dem leader says giving Tesla a foothold in Britain’s energy market could be national security risk Elon Musk’s company, Tesla, should have its application to supply energy to UK homes blocked on national security grounds, Ed Davey has told ministers. The Liberal Democrat leader argued that giving the electric car manufacturer a foothold in the British energy market would be “a gravely concerning move considering Elon Musk’s repeated interference in UK politics”. Continue reading...
The United States is targeting facilitators of Iran's oil trade, as the Trump administration enforces its so-called maximum pressure campaign on the Tehran regime.
The seatbelt sign pings on, trays rattle, drinks slosh in their glasses.
An analysis of active US mines finds they already collect virtually all of the minerals the country needs for batteries, solar panels and wind turbines – but these critical minerals mostly go to waste
Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply Solar panels in space could cut Europe’s terrestrial renewable energy needs by 80% by 2050, a study has found. Using a detailed computer model of the continent’s future power grid, the researchers found that a system of space-based panels designed by Nasa could reduce the cost of the whole European power system by as much as 15%. It could also cut battery use by more than two-thirds. Continue reading...
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia has abundant renewable energy sources among others, hydro- power, wind, geothermal, solar, and bio-mass. Ethiopia since long ago had developed and exploited hydropower and utilized the energy for manufacturing, for service sector and for rural electrification.
The Freedom Caucus Republican has clashed repeatedly with President Donald Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson.
Russia's dominance in India's oil imports has reshaped trading dynamics, impacting smaller suppliers while Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE maintain significant positions. Despite pressure to reduce Russian imports, India continues the supply, with Russia now being the top supplier. This shift has marginalized suppliers from America and Africa, creating potential for their resurgence amid ongoing geopolitical pressures.
Roishetta Sibley Ozane is helping her community recover from devastating events – and then take on the fossil fuel industry. The post She lost her Louisiana home to disaster. Now she’s fighting oil and gas companies. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Government of Mauritius] Mauritius is currently formulating its third-generation Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0) under the Paris Agreement, with updated emission reduction targets and adaptation measures, aiming to make the country more climate-resilient and low-carbon.
Climate change-driven weather disasters like hurricanes, wildfires and floods pose an immediate threat to the U.S. drug supply chain, a new study says.
Facing EU sanctions, Nayara Energy is utilizing dark-fleet tankers and limiting crude import options to maintain operations, raising concerns for India's energy security. The government has authorized coastal tankers and approved sanctioned vessels to assist Nayara. The refiner, crucial to India's market, now relies on Russian oil and special mechanisms to circumvent sanctions, ensuring stable supply despite geopolitical challenges.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01958C, Paper Shang Liu, Shiteng Li, Qijun Yang, Meng Lin Significant progress has been made in enhancing solar interfacial evaporation (SIE) performance at the laboratory scale, however, translating these improvements to meter-scale systems suitable for practical deployment remains limited by... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
With its rousing card game about activism, indie studio Speculative Agency hopes to inspire players to engage with issues such as pollution and the climate crisis The demo of All Will Rise begins with a win for lawyer Kuyili. She has just successfully argued in front of a court that a river running through the fictional version of the Indian city of Muziris should have the same rights as a person. According to Kuyili, this has precedent – after all, companies can argue in court similarly to individual people. The excitement over this historic win doesn’t last long as, soon after, the river is polluted by a large oil spill, which catches fire, the toxic smoke enveloping several neighbourhoods. Pollution on this scale has devastating effects, so Kuyili and her colleagues begin investigating...
The president took to Truth Social to call wind and solar power “THE SCAM OF THE CENTURY!”
The legal war over $20 billion in “green bank” funding marks Administrator Lee Zeldin's aggressive effort to unravel a climate program.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03272E, Paper Sai Li, Xianhui Zhao, Zheng Liu, Rang Xiao, Xin Zhang, Binghan Cui, GePing Yin, Pengjian Zuo, Yulin Ma, Chaoyang Li, Ning Wang, Guokang Han, Huaizheng Ren, Chunyu Du The sluggish interfacial kinetics of graphite anodes restricts the fast-charging capability of lithium-ion batteries (LIBs), inducing severe lithium plating and electrolyte decomposition, which markedly accelerates battery degradation and raises safety... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A German company is putting used electric vehicle batteries to new use by stacking them into fridge-size units that homes and businesses can use to store their excess solar and wind energy.
Critics say many vehicles in India are not biofuel-compliant, and its use could put engines at risk. The government denies this.
Aemo says demand for large-scale energy generation to grow by 21% over next decade. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Butler says Thriving Kids plan will help bolster NDIS long-term Health minister Mark Butler has said planned changes to the NDIS that will see children with mild to moderate developmental delays or autism diverted into a new program would both help kids and support the funding model behind the disability support service. Change will take some time, obviously, particularly to build a system for thriving kids that parents have confidence in, that has the right emphasis points. But I think what the community is saying is they want a sense from their government that we get the need to make change. They overwhelmingly...
The dwarf planet is cold now, but new research paints a picture of Ceres hosting a deep, long-lived energy source that may have maintained habitable conditions in the past. New NASA research has found that Ceres may have had a lasting source of chemical energy: the right types of molecules needed to fuel some microbial […]
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 16, 28 August 2025.
[Namibian] Nigerian energy company Heirs Energies is considering investing in Namibia's oil and gas industry.
Beef production contributes to numerous global crises, from climate change to habitat destruction to biodiversity loss.
Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by metres and lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations", scientists warned Wednesday.
Russia expects to continue supplying oil to India thanks to a “special mechanism” despite warnings from the United States, Russian embassy officials in New Delhi said on Wednesday, adding that Moscow hopes trilateral talks will soon take place with India and China. US President Donald Trump has announced an additional tariff of 25 per cent on Indian goods exported to the US from August 27, as a punishment for buying Russian oil, which constitutes 35 per cent of India’s total imports compared...
Residents cite pollution, loss of fishing and diminished tax revenue as liquefied natural gas production for export accelerates This story was originally published by Floodlight , a non-profit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action *** Continue reading...
My family lost six herds of cattle during the devastating El Niño-driven drought that swept Zimbabwe in 2024. The loss was as emotional as it was financial. Guilt gnawed at me. Drought was nothing new—the past three years had made it painfully clear that I needed to supplement the cows’ feed and ferry water from […]
A popular British dessert could be at risk from climate change, experts have warned.
[Ethiopian Herald] With significant geopolitical consequences, the climate issue is one of the biggest problems of the twenty-first century. Right now, the planet is expected to get significantly warmer. A larger role for foreign policy in international climate policy, specifically through climate diplomacy, is justified because of the substantial implications for the foreign policy agenda.
Experts from the University of Montpellier say that climate change could create the perfect conditions for the Asian tiger mosquito - the insect that transmits the virus - in Britain.
The move puts the century-old utility in direct competition with private renewable energy companies and platforms.
On the first of four days of public hearings, critics urged the agency to abandon its efforts to kill the cornerstone climate finding.
Oil companies, utilities and others said Wednesday that California legislators must reauthorize cap and trade before adjourning Sept. 12.
[GroundUp] They also want TotalEnergies to stop further fossil fuel extraction in Africa
There’s been an era-defining race underway between two types of batteries used in electric vehicles: lithium batteries that use cobalt, and ones that use iron phosphate. Cobalt, a metal with a checkered human rights record, has been in the lead. Until recently. Henry Sanderson’s book on the elements that build electric vehicles is Volt Rush: The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green . Related episodes: The race to produce lithium How batteries are already changing the grid How batteries are riding the free market rodeo in Texas How EV batteries tore apart Michigan (Update) Batteries are catching fire at sea For sponsor-free episodes of The Indicator from Planet Money, subscribe to Planet Money+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org . Fact-checking by Sierra...
Non-fossil fuels now account for half of India's installed energy capacity -- years ahead of schedule -- but the third-largest greenhouse gas polluter remains deeply reliant on coal for electricity generation.
Optimism may be hard to come by but the evidence shows some progress on emissions is not just possible – it’s happening before our eyes Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here There is something of a reality check under way on the response to the climate crisis. It’s no secret that countries and corporations are far from living up to the goals set by international leaders at the landmark 2015 Paris agreement. Unless there is a significant course correction, the ramifications will be far-reaching and often destructive. The second coming of Donald Trump and growing global instability has made a top-down injection of urgency at the pace needed harder to imagine. Optimism is harder to come by. Continue reading...
In response to Washington's oil-linked tariffs, India is strategically recalibrating its diplomatic approach. By reviving the Russia-India-China troika and engaging with both Moscow and Beijing, India signals its commitment to strategic autonomy. While prioritizing dialogue and exploring alternative markets, India aims to navigate the tariff challenges without compromising its long-term geopolitical interests.
Only 28 countries have submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters yet to produce plans Brazil has issued an urgent call for all countries to come forward with strengthened national plans on the climate, in a last-ditch attempt to meet a key September deadline. Only 28 countries have so far submitted carbon-cutting proposals to the UN, with some of the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases – including China and the EU – still to produce their plans. Continue reading...
Carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere have risen an extra 15 parts per million since 1960 due to the declining ability of the land and sea to soak up excess CO2
New research shows tree-shaped solar arrays beat flat panels in energy and ecology.
[Daily Maverick] The Durban metro's landmark 400MW power deal is not a renewable energy success. It's a carefully orchestrated national strategy to avert an industrial catastrophe that could wipe out 5% of GDP.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has announced the launch of its first-ever Renewable Energy Offtake Programme.
The Volgograd oil refinery is Lukoil’s largest in southern Russia. Ukrainian drone strikes knocked out operations at the facility last Thursday.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). The icy caps of our planet hold a frozen secret. Inside the permafrost, within the Arctic Circle, vast amounts of carbon are stored. And as the climate changes and the world heats, many fear this could lead to a tipping point, where thaw causes a viscous cycle of greenhouse gas emissions. But... Could it? Is permafrost really a tipping element for our planet? And how should we be keeping permafrost frozen - to protect ourselves from as much global warming as possible? Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam
Baker Hughes is among the oil and gas firms now finding business opportunities in the tech world.
A changing climate has made residents of northern Pakistan's river-carved mountainous areas more vulnerable to sudden, heavy rains.
Recent fatal crashes in Africa have spotlighted critical issues within the continent's aviation sector, including pilot training, regulatory enforcement, and maintenance standards. Experts attribute these incidents to human error, systemic negligence, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns exacerbated by climate change. Calls are growing for stricter adherence to international standards and improved government oversight to enhance safety and restore public trust.
If you're struggling with a stuck oil filter, Harbor Freight has a couple of affordable tools that grip tight and make the removal easy.
In the Arab region, a thought-to-be oil oasis, green jobs constitute 29 percent of energy sector roles, and 23 percent of the oil and gas sector. These numbers signify a push towards sustainable business and practices, with the Arab region striving to get away from oil, in their advancement towards the completion of the SDGs […]
Lithium-ion powerplants help push EVs around in day-to-day driving, but at the end of their life cycle, EV batteries are also being repurposed for clean energy.
It is lashing out at the world’s leading energy organization for saying oil and gas use could start declining as the world pivots to cleaner alternatives.
Hungarian Foreign Minister Peter Szijjarto said technicians were working to restore a transformation station critical to the Druzhba pipeline’s operations.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief A “critical assessment” report commissioned by the Trump administration to justify a rollback of US climate regulations contains at least 100 false or misleading statements, according to a Carbon Brief factcheck involving dozens of leading climate scientists. The 140-page report – “ A critical review of impacts of greenhouse gas emissions on the US climate ” – was published by the US Department of Energy (DoE) on 23 July, just days before the government laid out plans to revoke a scientific finding used as the legal basis for emissions regulation. The executive summary of the controversial report inaccurately claims that “CO2-induced warming might be less damaging economically than commonly believed”...
Extreme temperatures exacerbated by carbon pollution fuel fires in southern Europe as green policies are rolled back Europe live – latest updates Europe scorched by wildfires – pictures from space Relentless heat and raging wildfires continue to ravage southern Europe , with one-quarter of weather stations in Spain recording 40C temperatures, as the prime minister urged people to “leave the climate emergency outside of partisan struggles”. The Spanish weather agency Aemet recorded a high of 45.8C in Cádiz on Sunday, while one in eight weather stations nationwide hit peaks of at least 42C (108F) . The agency warned of “very high or extreme fire danger” in most of the country in a post on social media on Monday. Continue reading...
[spotlight] Despite a landmark court judgment three years ago that upheld the right to clean air, air pollution remains rife in South Africa's coal country. For part 2 of this Spotlight special series, journalist Sue Segar and photographer Thom Pierce travelled to meet some of the activists on the ground in Mpumalanga.
With record-breaking quantities of the seaweed set to hit Mexico’s beaches, experts propose converting it into biogas and construction materials, as well as using it to underwrite carbon credits.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ministry of Planning and Development has reported that Ethiopia has been creating a new dynamic for regional cooperation by extending its progress in renewable energy far beyond its borders, using clean and sustainable power to integrate the region.
In an interview with POLITICO, Chris Wright insisted that the Trump administration’s efforts to stifle development of solar and wind power are not causing costs to spike.
Republican-led states have targeted companies for adopting environmental, social and governance policies that limit business with the fossil fuel sector.
Centrica Energy will receive the equivalent of five liquefied natural gas cargoes per year starting in 2028.
The plans include a public debate on global warming. Scientists say that falsely implies the major tenets of climate research are unsettled.
The state is demanding cities and counties detail "green new deal" spending, including funds for EVs, sustainable buildings and solar power.
[The Conversation Africa] The pathway from climate change to violent conflict is not simple. There are the obvious immediate effects of global warming like water scarcity and crop failure. But beyond these, climate stress can pave the road to violence through indirect channels - a gradual rise in food insecurity and growing social tensions that set the stage for more armed violence.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02978C, Paper John Holoubek, Pu Zhang, Chad Serrao, Huayue Ai, Il Rok Choi, Louisa C Greenburg, Xun Guan, Angela Cai, Wenbo Zhang, Yi Cui Zinc batteries promise low-cost energy storage for the grid but are limited by poor negative electrode reversibility. Thermodynamically stable organic electrolytes can theoretically enhance said reversibility but present high raw... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday as the United States did not exert more pressure on Russia to end the Ukraine war by implementing further measures to disrupt Moscow’s oil exports after presidents from both countries met on Friday. Brent crude futures dropped 32 cents, or 0.49 per cent, to US$65.53 a barrel while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at US$62.57 a barrel, down 23 cents. US President Donald Trump met Russian President Vladimir Putin in Alaska on Friday and emerged...
Canada’s response to the extreme weather threat is being upended as the traditional epicentre of the blazes shifts as the climate warms Road closures, evacuations, travel chaos and stern warnings from officials have become fixtures of Canada’s wildfire season. But as the country goes through its second-worst burn on record , the blazes come with a twist: few are coming from the western provinces, the traditional centre of destruction. Instead, the worst of the fires have been concentrated in the prairie provinces and the Atlantic region, with bone-dry conditions upending how Canada responds to a threat that is only likely to grow as the climate warms. Continue reading...
The risk of importing the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus into Hong Kong is expected to rise, according to a senior health official, who has identified the increasing global prevalence of the disease caused by climate change and residents’ frequent summer travel as factors. But Ronald Lam Man-kin, director of the Department of Health, sought on Sunday to reassure the public that the risk of local transmission would remain low, as long as proper disease control measures were in place. According...
The 200-metre floating roof canopy will be activated during major public events. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Tim Wilson sidesteps question about whether Coalition will dump support for net zero Finally, Wilson was asked about internal pressure within the Coalition to abandon support for any policies that might help Australia achieve net zero and to address the climate crisis. We should make sure that we have net zero outages, net zero price increases, and net zero emissions, because you need to have things in a position of balance of policy to make sure that we can grow the future of the Australian economy, because that’s also the basis of social licence to cut emissions as well. If you don’t have net zero outages and...
China has been urged to speed up the development of solar power in space to gain a stronger footing in the new energy sector and the space race. Ge Changchun, an academician at the Chinese Academy of Sciences, called in an article for a top-down strategy to speed up efforts to develop the technology and narrow the gap with the United States in sectors such as materials and precision control. Space solar power facilities are designed to be built and operated in orbit, where they convert solar...
Following his meeting with Vladimir Putin in Alaska, US President Donald Trump talked about his resolve on imposing tariffs on countries purchasing Russian oil in the coming weeks. While no agreements were signed during the three-hour closed-door meeting, both leaders expressed cautious optimism regarding US-Russia relations and the conflict in Ukraine.
A regional workshop in Malaysia on energy transition brought together governments, international organisations, industry leaders and academics in June. Around the table, there was a consensus that Southeast Asia must find sustainable and alternative energy solutions to meet fast-rising demand. One key driver of this rising demand is the rapid growth of data centres. Across Asia, data centre capacity is expected to nearly double in the next five years, reaching around 25,000 megawatts. Over the...
A social media post by the oil ministry on Independence Day, featuring V.D. Savarkar alongside Mahatma Gandhi, has ignited a political controversy. The opposition Congress party has accused the Modi government of distorting history and glorifying figures like Savarkar, who they deem a "traitor." This has led to sharp criticism and accusations of disrespecting freedom fighters.
In the 1900s, global discussions around climate change and fossil fuel usage reached new heights, leading to the emergence of climate change art. Since then, it has remained a key theme in contemporary art, with artists and corporations alike continuing to push messages of climate reform to instill a sense of urgency, fear, and shared […]
Energy policy had been an area of mostly bipartisan agreement for the NSW opposition – until now Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The never-ending war within the Coalition over energy policy and climate targets appears to have infected the New South Wales Liberals, as they struggle to restore the administration of their branch and get traction with voters. It’s bad news for the NSW opposition leader, Mark Speakman, whose hold on the leadership is being increasingly questioned. Continue reading...
Floating offshore wind turbines open a whole new playing field for energy companies, which have so far had to stick to shallow waters.
Renewable projects have historically been able to qualify for federal tax credits once a developer spent 5 percent of a project's cost. But that threshold would be scrapped under new Treasury guidance, according to a published account.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02265G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Ganesh Raghavendran, Alex Liu, Oleg A. Borodin, Nathan T Hahn, Kevin Leung, Na Ri Park, Tejas Nivarty, Mingqian Li, Aiden Larson, Yijie Yin, Minghao Zhang, Ying Shirley Meng High-energy density, improved safety, temperature resilience, and sustainability are desirable yet rarely simultaneously achieved properties in lithium-battery electrolytes. In this work, we present an aggregate-rich electrolyte that leverages the complementary... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Cody Two Bear, who is Standing Rock Sioux, served on his tribal council during the Dakota Access pipeline protests in 2017. Growing up in a community powered by coal, the experience was transformative. “I’ve seen the energy extraction that has placed […]
Scientists have warned that climate change is making devastating firewaves more likely - and one could hit London this weekend.
Peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and crime prevention are no longer niche security concerns—they are global imperatives for sustainable climate action. From the migration crisis in Venezuela to the deforestation-driven conflicts in the Amazon, to organised crime in Central America, the ripple effects of instability and environmental degradation are felt far beyond national borders. In 2025, nearly […]
The unprecedented five black rainstorms in Hong Kong this year have exposed major weaknesses in the city’s climate defence strategy, with authorities underestimating risks and eroding public confidence, a top climate scientist has warned, as he called for a review of workplace guidelines to better protect workers in extreme weather. The warning on Friday by Professor Benjamin Horton, dean of City University’s School of Energy and Environment, was echoed by NGO Greenpeace, which urged the...
by Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor 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. Millions of Americans own the rights to oil and gas underground. When they’re approached by an energy company to lease out those rights, they’re offered a cut of the revenue, called a royalty. “Royalties saved our place,” said James Horob, a farmer in northwest North Dakota, who used oil royalties to rescue his family’s farm from bankruptcy in 2008 and replace equipment that had been auctioned off. “We’re lucky to have what we got.”...
The attorney general missed a June 7 deadline set by President Donald Trump to investigate state climate programs, easing fears of a federal crackdown.
Tiébélé’s wavy-walled houses covered in geometric lines showing signs of disintegration amid erratic weather A world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns. The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in Burkina Faso, established in the 16th century, are recognisable all over the world. The paintings represent the thoughts, culture, and religion of the Kassena people, literally written on the walls. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04211A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Tianye Zheng, Haihong Bao, Feifan Chen, Jingwen Wu, Pengcheng Zhao, Hoi Lut Ho, Shoufei Gao, Yingying Wang, Jiaqiang Huang, Leiting Zhang, Steven T. Boles, Wei Jin Gas evolution is an inherent aspect in batteries. We present an optical fiber spectroscopic technique for operando gas sensing, enabling comprehensive mechanistic studies in batteries and broader electrochemical energy systems. 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
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 15 August 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02405-yGenetic diversity must be explicitly recognized in ecological restoration
One in 10 Puerto Rican homes now have a battery and solar array for back-up power.
[Ethiopian Herald] - Developed countries are not fulfilling their commitments to provide sufficient financial support for climate change action, according to Ethiopia's Ministry of Water and Energy (MoWE).
The court set aside the environmental authorisations because of flawed assessments of oil spill effects, coastal laws, climate change and public participation
The G20 Summit in South Africa presents an opportunity to protect the integrity of information on global climate issues
The latest report on global climate change highlights the impact of higher global temperatures on the water cycle, with atmospheric water vapour levels reaching record levels during 2024.
Massachusetts is testing bidirectional chargers that turn parked EVs into backup energy sources. The post Electric car batteries could power both vehicles and the grid appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Greenpeace climbers attached a new work, titled Butchered, by the renowned artist Anish Kapoor on to a Shell platform in the North Sea – the world’s first artwork to be installed on an active offshore gas site. After securing a 12-metre x 8-metre canvas to the structure, the activists hoisted a high-pressure hose 16 metres above sea level. They then pumped 1,000 litres of blood-red liquid that seeped into the fabric, creating a vast crimson stain. The work is a stark visualisation of the wound inflicted on humanity and the Earth by the fossil fuel industry, and aims to represent the collective grief and pain over what has been lost, as well as a call for reparation Continue reading...
As insurer’s shares hit highest level since 2008, CEO says plans important as extreme weather events rise Aviva’s chief executive, Amanda Blanc, has reiterated the insurer’s commitment to climate goals in the face of growing pushback against net zero ambitions in the US and UK. Her comments came as Aviva’s shares on Thursday hit their highest level since the 2008 financial crisis, with investors cheering a rise in profits, and fresh payouts for investors, worth 13.1p a share. Continue reading...
The future of California's cap-and-trade program is in limbo. Experts say the state can't meet its climate goals without it.
A policy that relies on farm-specific carbon-intensity scores can promote climate-smart agricultural practices.
America swapped places with China as coal sees a minirevival in the U.S. In China, renewable energy is surging.
The California Energy Commission said it needed more feedback on its proposals not to move forward with planned oil refinery regulations.
After making fortunes hauling oil, gas and metals around the world, traders are turning their attention to opportunities buying, storing and selling energy back into grids.
by Tony Schick, Oregon Public Broadcasting This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with Oregon Public Broadcasting. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. During the outcry against nuclear power in the 1970s, liberal Oregon lawmakers hatched a plan to slow an industry that was just getting started. They created a burdensome process that gave the public increased say over where power plants could be built, and the leading anti-nuclear activists of the day used appeal after appeal to delay proposed nuclear plants to death. It had a huge impact: Oregon’s first commercial nuclear plant...
An engineering breakthrough involving lasers, black metal, and aluminum could boost solar power to 15 times what’s currently possible.
In Here Comes the Sun, environmentalist Bill McKibben argues that the rapid adoption of solar power should quell our worst climate fears. Is he right, asks James Dinneen
Veteran scientists organize response to recent energy department report while top group of advisers ‘fast-track’ review of greenhouse gas evidence Veteran climate scientists are organizing a coordinated public comment to a US Department of Energy (DOE) report which cast doubt on the scientific consensus on the climate crisis . The report, published late last month, claimed concerns about planet-warming fossil fuels are overblown, sparking widespread concern from scientists who said it was full of climate misinformation. It came as an attempt to support a proposal from the the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to undo the “endangerment finding”, which forms the legal basis of virtually all US climate regulations. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02556G, Review Article Xingtang Xu, Chonghua Li, Wang Li, Jie Feng, Wen-Ying Li The escalating demand for renewable energy is driving the rapid advancement of innovative energy storage and conversion technologies. Molecular solar thermal (MOST) systems, as a promising alternative energy solution, typically... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Current rates of land degradation pose a major environmental and socioeconomic threat, driving climate change, biodiversity loss, and social crises. Food production to feed more than 8 billion people is the dominant land use on Earth. Yet, this industrial-scale enterprise comes with a heavy environmental toll. Preventing and reversing land degradation are key objectives of […]
Research suggests tiny particles of plastic could hamper plant growth, with potentially serious consequences for global food supply and climate change. Cutting plastic production would help.
Environment minister says blazes are proof of country’s vulnerability to global heating as fires burn across Europe Europe live – latest updates The heatwave-fuelled wildfires that have killed two people in Spain over recent days, devouring thousands of hectares of land and forcing thousands of people from their homes, are a “clear warning” of the impact of the climate emergency, the country’s environment minister has said. Speaking on Wednesday morning, as firefighters in Spain, Greece and other Mediterranean countries continued to battle dozens of blazes, Sara Aagesen said the 14 wildfires still burning across seven Spanish regions were further proof of the country’s particular vulnerability to global heating. Continue reading...
What is really behind the US Department of Energy’s weird pronouncement on social media? Have you ever tossed and turned at night wondering what the correct pronouns are for a lump of coal? No, me neither. However, it seems someone at the US Department of Energy has devoted a few spare brain cells to this matter and decided that coal is a she/her. Co-opting a phrase adopted by the LGBTQ+ community, the official energy department X account tweeted on 31 July: “She’s an icon. She’s a legend. And she is the moment,” alongside a sparkling picture of coal. This comes as the Trump administration devotes considerable energy to making fossil fuels great again. The president has signed numerous executive orders aimed at “Reinvigorating America’s Beautiful Clean Coal Industry” and reversed Biden-era...
Donald Trump's growing relationship with Pakistan is causing concern in India. This includes crypto deals, oil shipments, and rare earth cooperation. It happens amid India-Pakistan tensions and a larger US role in the region. Pakistan will receive its first US crude oil shipment. A crypto firm linked to Trump has also signed a deal with Pakistan.
We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Absolutely impossible’: how China created super steel for nuclear fusion Chinese scientists have detailed how they created CHSN01 (China high-strength low-temperature steel No 1), deployed it this year in the construction of world’s first fusion nuclear power generation reactor and put China in a leading...
A new federal forecast projects that U.S. crude production will fall next year along with global benchmark oil prices.
Two days remain in the latest — and maybe last — international effort to halt plastic pollution, including planet-warming emissions from production.
The Energy Star program has saved Americans more than a half-trillion dollars in energy costs and has reduced climate pollution. Now the Trump administration wants to eliminate or privatize it.
Australia’s biggest bank delivers bumper payout to shareholders as CBA vows to end lending to coal companies with no net zero plans Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Commonwealth Bank has posted a record cash profit while announcing it will cut off lending to coal companies without net zero emissions plans. Australia’s biggest bank recorded $10.25bn in annual cash profits for the year to June – a 4% lift on the previous year – and delivered a bumper $2.60 payout per share to shareholders. Continue reading...
Nature, Published online: 13 August 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-02508-8Predictions of climate change are uncertain. That’s why we need to keep finding out how our atmosphere works.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas refutes concerns regarding E20 fuel's performance and safety, dismissing claims of significant fuel efficiency loss and insurance issues as unfounded. The ministry emphasizes E20's benefits, including improved acceleration, reduced emissions, and enhanced engine performance. It also highlights the program's economic and environmental advantages.
[Namibian] Namibia's offshore oil discoveries have sparked widespread optimism about the country's future.
At least 234 fossil fuel and chemical industry lobbyists are attending the discussions on reducing plastic waste, outnumbering countries represented.
A proposal to extend deadlines created under a Biden-era rule is under White House review.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief by Simon Evans Renewable energy will overtake coal to become the world’s top source of electricity “by 2026 at the latest”, according to new forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA). The rise of renewables is being driven by extremely rapid growth in wind and solar output, which topped 4,000 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2024 and will pass 6,000TWh by 2026. Wind and solar are increasingly under attack from populist politicians on the right, such as US president Donald Trump and Reform in the UK. Nevertheless, they will together meet more than 90% of the increase in global electricity demand out to 2026, the IEA says, while modest growth for hydro power will add to renewables’...
The plan seeks to protect the threatened desert tortoise and streamline energy permitting.
Researchers caution that the Amazon rainforest could disappear in the next hundred years, due to the combined effects of climate change and deforestation, and a new model predicts how that could transpire.
The program offers paid training in solar installation, EV charger maintenance, heat pump installation, and more. The post Goodwill’s Clean Tech Accelerator trains people for clean energy jobs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Sources say delayed risk assessment includes modelling of effects of climate crisis in ways that have been little discussed in political debate so far Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An unreleased Australian government report on the economic and environmental risks posed by the climate crisis is “intense and scary”, and confronting even for those who work in the area, according to people familiar with the assessment. The delayed report – the national climate risk assessment – includes modelling of future climate damage, estimates of the number of people who could be killed by worsening heatwaves and a mapping tool that forecasts flooding risk in suburbs across the continent. Continue reading...
Millions of the tiny plastic pellets are being washed up on the coast of Kerala in India in the latest in a series of global spills, as plastic treaty talks continue in Geneva When a Liberian-flagged container ship, the MSC Elsa 3, capsized and sank 13 miles off the coast of Kerala, in India, on 25 May, a state-wide disaster was quickly declared. A long oil slick from the 184-metre vessel, which was carrying hazardous cargo, was partially tackled by aircraft-borne dispersants, while a salvage operation sealed tanks to prevent leaks. But almost three months later, a more insidious and persistent environmental catastrophe is continuing along the ecologically fragile coast of the Arabian Sea. Among the 643 containers onboard were 71,500 sacks of tiny plastic pellets known as nurdles . By July...
The acquisition by the private equity giant would open the door to much-needed capital for transitioning from fossil fuels, some clean energy advocates say.
California EnviroVoters' seven-figure ad buy comes in response to a multiyear lobbying campaign from oil companies.
Oil giant BP has underlined the value of its North Sea business ahead of a review of the group's global operations that will be accompanied by hefty job losses.
Samoa, Fiji and Tonga among the worst affected amid warning the disease and others will become ‘more common and more serious’ as the planet warms The climate crisis is driving a sharp rise in dengue fever cases across the Pacific islands, experts say, as infections hit their highest level in a decade and several countries declare emergencies. Pacific Island countries and territories have reported 16,502 confirmed cases and 17 deaths since the start of 2025, according to the Pacific Syndromic Surveillance System (PSSS), which collaborates with the World Health Organization (WHO) and other agencies. Infections across the region are at the highest level since 2016, the WHO said. Fiji, Samoa and Tonga are among the worst affected. Continue reading...
Electricite de France (EDF) says it has been forced to shut four atomic reactors after a swarm of jellyfish clogged up filter drums at its Gravelines power plant near Calais.
More than 470 Canadian fires classified as ‘out of control’ as scientists say climate change exacerbating the burning With hundreds of wildfires burning out of control, Canada’s 2025 fire season is already the second-worst on record, as scientists report climate change is prolonging and exacerbating the burning, leading to more destruction, evacuations and smoke-filled skies. More than 470 fires across the country are currently classified as “out of control”, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre (CIFFC). Continue reading...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed to PM Modi about the ongoing Russian invasion, highlighting attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the recent shelling in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy urged India to support peaceful efforts and emphasized that decisions about Ukraine must involve Ukraine's participation. Discussions also covered sanctions against Russia, particularly restricting energy exports.
Kpler reports Indian refiners possess the technical capacity to operate without Russian crude, but this shift would entail significant economic and strategic disadvantages. Replacing Russian oil, which constitutes a substantial portion of India's refinery intake, would elevate feedstock costs and freight charges. This transition would also misalign product yields, making it a commercially challenging endeavor.
[Ethiopian Herald] - The African Union Staff Association has voiced strong support for Ethiopia's Green Legacy Initiative (GLI), recognizing it as a crucial effort in the global fight against climate change.
The AI tool is being asked to identify grant proposals that contain hot-button phrases like “clean energy industries” and “climate crisis.”
Battery technology for electric cars is getting more advanced, with the most recent development from China being the gamechanging semi-solid state batteries.
For 18-year-old Lionel Ngukusenge, a refugee from Burundi, where he was forced into hiding because of a repressive regime, he has found another foe to contend with at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya: climate change. Against all odds, Lionel, a Grade 9 student at Future Primary School, has planted 70 trees at his homestead […]
Oil and gas interests have cheered President Donald Trump's moves — but not on biofuels.
Danish company blames Donald Trump for derailing its business model after market value drops by a third Europe’s largest wind power company has blamed Donald Trump for derailing its business model, after it announced a $9bn (£6.7bn) fundraising and its market value plunged by almost a third. The share price for Denmark’s Ørsted tumbled to an all-time low after it told investors on Monday that the “extraordinary situation” facing the industry meant it would need to tap shareholders to cover the costs of its plans. Continue reading...
Republicans in both chambers are exploring creating a new fee on EVs — the first significant expansion of revenue for infrastructure spending since 1993.
As federal programs are frozen or eliminated, Indigenous communities are seeking new ways to fund and finish urgently needed renewable energy plans.
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. One morning in February 2023, a small group of mineral owners arrived at the North Dakota Capitol on a mission. They had traveled from across the state and other parts of the country to explain to lawmakers how the powerful oil and gas companies had been chipping away at their income. It’s not easy to recruit people to testify during the winter months of the legislative session. Ranchers...
The Trump administration is pushing to ramp up coal production in the Powder River Basin and beyond.
The Energy secretary handpicked climate contrarians to write a report that EPA is using to undermine U.S. regulation of greenhouse gases.
US Vice-President J.D. Vance said on Sunday that President Donald Trump is “thinking” about slapping new tariffs on imports from China in response to the country’s purchases of Russian oil. Vance was asked in a Fox News interview whether Trump would move against Beijing as he did against New Delhi last week, when the president announced a punitive 25 per cent tariff on Indian imports over the South Asian country’s continued purchase of Russian oil despite his repeated warnings. “The president...
Voluntary climate commitments were supposed to be a step towards progress. A change in political climate has revealed their weaknesses Earlier this month, as Nordic countries were hit with an unprecedented heatwave and wildfires in the US began spurting “fire clouds” , Barclays pulled out of the net zero banking alliance. The story may have seemed less alarming than extreme weather, but it has existential implications, as the finance sector quietly surrenders its former climate commitments. The initiative forms part of the Glasgow Finance Alliance for Net Zero (GFANZ), a voluntary network of banks that Mark Carney, formerly the UN’s special envoy on climate action and now Canada’s prime minister, launched in 2021. At the time, the alliance, which encourages banks and asset managers to...
US carmaker makes move for licence that would allow it to provide energy to domestic and business premises Elon Musk’s Tesla is gearing up to launch a household electricity supplier in Great Britain in the coming months. The US electric car manufacturer run by the world’s richest man has formally applied to the energy regulator for Great Britain, Ofgem, for an electricity supply licence, according to a notice published on the watchdog’s website . Continue reading...
Using lighter weight oil in an engine reduces friction and gives better fuel economy, but it can lead to engines wearing out earlier than expected.
Unchecked groundwater extraction and climate change have dried continents significantly over the past 22 years, with 101 countries now losing fresh water to the ocean, research reveals.
The Welsh government has supported the Mbale Tree Planting Project to tackle climate change, improve the livelihoods of Ugandans and promote gender equality for female workers.
Climate change has worsened monsoon flooding in Bangladesh, putting women of child-bearing age at risk – but the UN reproductive health agency (UNFPA) is helping them prepare.
Critics accused the administration of a double standard, trying to stop wind projects because of potential bald eagle deaths while easing rules for oil and gas companies.
Islamabad has long dreamed of finding and extracting enough oil to turn around Pakistan’s fortunes, but all efforts so far have failed.
The relatively modest Atlantic hurricane season to date may soon kick into high gear. Long-range outlooks from multiple models are in unusual agreement on the chance of a powerful hurricane moving toward North America in the one- to two-week window. That’s way too far out for any definitive forecasts in terms of location, strength, or […] The post Get ready for an active mid-August in the Atlantic appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
“Our organization is showing that it is indeed possible to move toward energy transition and not depend on oil,” said Elaina Shajian, president of the Regional Coordinator of Indigenous Peoples of San Lorenzo (Corpi-SL), in the Peruvian Amazon. Shajian is an Awajún leader, one of the 51 indigenous peoples of the Amazon in Peru, a […]
[Capital FM] It is often said that green spaces in our towns and cities not only provide people with a place to relax and unwind, but also play a vital role in climate mitigation by reducing the urban heat island effect in an increasingly polluted world. National parks, sports fields, gardens, and forests in major cities offer refuge not only for people but also for birds and other wildlife.
Russian and Kazakh nuclear agencies launched engineering surveys to determine the best site and “prepare project documentation” for the plant.
Energy company Drax yesterday revealed that the FCA had launched a probe into 'certain historical statements' regarding the sourcing of wood pellets used in its biomass plant.
Navigating an increasingly turbulent global landscape marked by geopolitical conflict, economic uncertainty, and a rapidly accelerating climate crisis, Thailand's leading corporate and financial minds have issued a powerful, pragmatic call to action, urging regional cooperation and collective will to forge a sustainable future.
The ocean current that keeps Europe warm could start shutting down this century, Dutch studies projects.
Peter Navarro's claim that India's Russian oil purchases fuel the Ukraine war has sparked controversy, highlighting a rift between Washington and New Delhi. While India defends its energy needs and points to Western hypocrisy, the US and EU's own economic ties with Russia are under scrutiny. India's defiance of US pressure is expected to continue with increased Russian oil imports.
It's every nervous flier's worst nightmare, but severe air turbulence is set to get a lot worse, a new University of Reading study shows.
A renewable energy source that runs day and night, powered by salt and fresh water.
Are you ready to organize your first event on behalf of the planet? Here are some ideas and tips on how to make it successful. The post How to organize a peaceful and effective climate protest appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Two decades after the devastating storm, scientists can more easily determine how much global warming is intensifying tropical cyclones.
The Puma Gen-E and e-Tourneo Courier are two Ford models drivers can purchase under the government scheme.
The US president is not only fighting climate action at home. He is using tariffs, trade deals and threats to try to direct climate policy abroad.
The Norwegian state and environmental groups face off in court again Thursday over three oil fields ruled illegal last year due to insufficient environmental impact studies.
Wildfires have scorched southern Europe and new research suggests climate change played a major role.
[The Conversation Africa] African sovereign debtors in distress face terrible choices. They are often forced to choose between fully paying their creditors and financing the needs of their populations - health, education, renewable energy, water. Discussions with their creditors focus on financial, economic and contractual issues. The environmental and social impacts of their situation are largely excluded from negotiations.
Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro accuses India and PM Modi of prolonging the Ukraine war through discounted Russian oil purchases, alleging a double game on trade and energy. He claims India's actions undermine global stability and benefit from unfair trade practices, leading to increased tariffs on Indian goods.
Ed Miliband's Net Zero 'lunacy' was on Wednesday night blamed for a shock rise in energy bills that will see millions pay more this winter.
The president has made no secret of his distaste for wind and solar in America. Now he’s taking his fossil fuel agenda overseas.
President Trump has suggested this week that wind power is the reason for rising energy bills in the UK. BBC Verify's Ben Chu takes a look at the data.
Motorists queue, petrol stations run dry and prices surge in country that is one of the world’s top energy exporters Russia prides itself on being an energy superpower, but some of its citizens are suddenly struggling to fill their fuel tanks after weeks of Ukrainian drone strikes crippled refining capacity across the country. Petrol stations in several regions have run dry while prices have surged to record highs and motorists queue for hours. Continue reading...
[This Day] Independent petroleum producer, Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, has become the third Nigerian company and the fourth in Africa to be welcomed into the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP).
Despite US tariffs, Indian refineries are maintaining Russian oil imports, prioritizing national interests in ongoing trade discussions. Government officials and industry executives suggest India is firm in its stance, believing that conceding on oil could invite further demands.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE01564B, Paper Vincent Wu, Erick Lawrence, Tianyu Li, Euan Bassey, Chia-Yu Chang, Bing Joe Hwang, Pierre-Etienne Cabelguen, Raphaële Clément The rapidly increasing demand for Li-ion batteries motivates the search for low-cost cathode materials free of critical metals, and with a high energy density and stable cycling performance. Disordered rocksalt... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Zanzibar Stone Town Conservation Society (JUHIMKO) has appealed to the government and partners to step up cooperation in tackling the effects of climate change, which increasingly threaten Zanzibar's environment--particularly the UNESCO-listed Stone Town.
Nick Thomas-Symonds also accused Nigel Farage of ‘dividing communities and stoking anger’ Responding to Ofgem announcing that the energy price cap will rise by 2% ( see 8.47am BST ), Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey said: The last thing struggling families and pensioners need is higher energy bills this winter. The government should cancel this rise and take up our plan to halve energy bills instead. Ministers should be cutting bills by making sure energy firms pass on the benefits of cheap renewables, not putting up bills yet again. Continue reading...
The city’s $14 billion flood system faces new threats from climate change, land subsidence, and Trump budget cuts.
China has tested a new residual heat removal system that could make its next-generation, radioactive waste-recycling nuclear power plants more meltdown-proof. The China Institute of Atomic Energy said it “recently” conducted the simulation of a passive heat removal system for fast nuclear reactors, calling it a breakthrough in the development of a fourth-generation nuclear plant with a closed-loop fuel cycle. “This is the first proof-of-principle test in China for a new passive residual heat...
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has scaled back its ambitions to cut down on the greenhouse emissions that come from burning fossil fuels and which cause global warming.
With billions in investments planned and a swelling roster of corporate partnerships, India’s green hydrogen drive is gathering momentum. But can the country overcome the economic and technical hurdles standing in its way? “We want to make India not only a major producer but also a global hub for green hydrogen export,” declared Shripad Naik, minister of state for power and new and renewable energy, at a business conference in New Delhi last week. Under its National Green Hydrogen Mission,...
US tariffs of 50 percent took effect Wednesday on many Indian products, doubling an existing duty as President Donald Trump sought to punish New Delhi for buying Russian oil.
Stephen Crolius, president and co-founder of Carbon-Neutral Consulting, analyzes why the oil majors’ retreat from clean energy is not just shortsighted, but strategically risky. Crolius argues that companies turning away from low-carbon innovation are ceding market leadership at a time when regulatory, investor and technological forces are accelerating the energy transition.
[Ethiopian Herald] A groundbreaking study led by Vera Korasidis, Lecturer in Environmental Geoscience at the University of Melbourne, has unveiled a remarkable picture of Earth's ancient polar forests that once supported thriving dinosaur populations.
Overproduction in China has led to slashed prices, and buyers on the continent are taking advantage to sharply increase investments in clean energy.
[Leadership] To combat deforestation and climate change, Julius Berger Nigeria Plc, in partnership with the Forest Research Institute of Nigeria (FRIN) and the Nigerian Conservation Foundation (NCF), has launched the planting of over 20,000 trees at the Muhammadu Buhari Cantonment of the Nigerian Army in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).
Across the globe, oil, gas and coal companies use an ever-widening set of tactics to crush competition and opposition. With the world’s most powerful man helping them at every turn, it’s critical we reveal their full impact Today the Guardian launches its annual environment support campaign. To back our vital climate journalism, please click here Why does capital love fossil fuels? It’s not hard to explain. They exist in a small number of discrete locations, where the right to exploit them can be owned and monopolised. Most can be extracted commercially only at scale, excluding small competitors. They can be stored and traded all over the world, allowing prices to be optimised across time and space. Renewable energy, by contrast, can be generated almost anywhere, by almost anyone with a...
Despite having the world’s biggest network for charging electric vehicles (EVs), coupled with the largest new-energy storage capacity, China is not resting on its laurels. Fresh pledges from Beijing call for further accelerating the development of China’s new-energy system amid an increasingly aggressive push to meet carbon-neutrality targets and expedite the nation’s green-energy transition. “China has built the largest EV-charging network in the world, with two charging stations for every five...
The Trump administration ordered a halt to work on Revolution Wind, imperiling the U.S. outlook for a crucial source of clean energy, according to economists, utilities and unions.
FTSE 250 company, which employs 35,000 people, further extends deadline for Sidara to make firm takeover offer Business live – latest updates Wood Group has come a step closer to becoming the latest company to leave the London Stock Exchange, after the board of the British oil services company said it was minded to accept a reduced takeover offer from a Dubai-based suitor. Sidara, the Middle Eastern engineering company Dar Al-Handasah Consultants Shair and Partner Holdings, initially proposed a 35p a share offer in April. Continue reading...
The Trump administration is turning environmentalists’ legal playbook against them. The post How Interior is using environmental laws to suppress renewable energy appeared first on High Country News.
In today’s newsletter: Extreme heat, droughts and floods are proving disastrous for farmers on the frontline of climate change, and consumers in the supermarket, too Good morning. My mum is a livestock farmer in Kent. This year her hay crop was down by 50% because the spring rains never came. She’s not alone – up and down the UK, farmers have watched their fields turn brown and their hay crops collapse. Hay keeps animals alive over winter (when there is no fresh grass outside) and some farmers are already selling off cows because they can’t guarantee they will be able to feed them. From extreme drought to biblical floods, more than 80% of UK farmers are worried wild swings in weather are affecting their ability to earn a living. Israel-Gaza war | Israel bombed the main hospital in...
[UN News] Some 2.2 billion people worldwide still lack access to safely managed drinking water services, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) - an increasingly urgent challenge as demand for safer access to the vital resource grows.
As climate change intensifies, disasters like hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires are becoming more frequent and devastating. Rising sea levels are further threatening coastal communities, putting millions at risk. Strengthening disaster preparedness and resilience is now essential to protect lives and mitigate long-term climate impacts. When disasters strike, accurate data is crucial for effective response […]
African countries imported a record number of solar panels in the past year, which could be the beginning of a green energy boom on the continent
Reform UK has vowed to lift the ban on fracking if it wins power.
Millions of people may experience accelerated ageing as climate change drives more frequent and intense hot weather
We're starting to stash our planet-warming carbon emissions beneath the seafloor, but we might have to take these strange mounds of underground sand into account.
According to the newly released 35th State of the Climate report, 2024 saw record highs in greenhouse gas concentrations, global land and ocean temperatures, sea levels, and ocean heat content. Glaciers also suffered their largest annual ice loss on record. Data records from ESA’s Climate Change Initiative helped underpin these findings.
Fifteen young people argue that state laws benefit fossil fuels and violate their constitutional right to a stable climate system.
Shares drop by 17% after stop-work order on $1.5bn project off Rhode Island, which was 80% complete Shares in Ørsted hit an all-time low on Monday after the Trump administration ordered Europe’s largest wind power company to stop work on a near complete windfarm. Ørsted’s shares plunged 17%, after it was forced to stop construction on its $1.5bn (£741m) Revolution Wind project off the coast of Rhode Island. Continue reading...
Australia’s national greenhouse emissions fell 1.4 per cent in the year to March 2025 and are sitting at 28 per cent below 2005 levels.
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited and key upstream gas suppliers have signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas Limited (NLNG), marking a significant step toward boosting Nigeria's domestic energy capacity and export potential.
India's accelerated adoption of E20 fuel, targeting reduced emissions and import reliance, faces concerns over fuel efficiency. Experts anticipate a 2-5% mileage reduction due to ethanol's lower energy density, particularly in older, non-compliant vehicles, which may experience long-term component wear. While the Oil Ministry downplays drastic efficiency drops, a PIL challenges the rollout, citing compatibility issues with pre-2023 vehicles.
Trump’s business experience could revive nuclear investment deals.
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Chinese scientists expect to soon make a breakthrough in airborne wind turbine technology, with the world’s first megawatt-level system set to take flight, according to the project team. The floating wind power generation system resembles an airship and is being held up as a possible power solution for remote locations and disaster zones where conventional power supplies cannot be used or are inadequate. The researchers said their system’s output – more than 30 times more powerful than the best...
Bill proposes climate risk assessments every five years and national adaptation plan.
Non-vintage still wine is now increasingly being made in response to more challenging weather.
India's ambassador to Moscow asserts that India will continue to procure oil from the most advantageous sources, despite the US imposing tariffs in response to New Delhi's Russian crude imports. Vinay Kumar criticized the tariffs as unfair, emphasizing India's priority of energy security for its population.
Russia accused Ukraine on Sunday of launching drone attacks that sparked a fire at a nuclear power plant in its western Kursk region overnight, as Ukraine celebrated 34 years since its independence. Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes. The fire at the nuclear facility was quickly extinguished with no injuries reported, according to the plant’s press service on Telegram. While the attack damaged a transformer, radiation levels remained...
Climate change means UK summers are getting drier and hotter but complaints about rain may not be a thing of the past. Ben Rich explains.
Tiny creatures in Quebec's Saguenay fjord mud may play key role in fighting climate change, scientists say, as they search the sea floor for answers.
Met Office predicts remnants of Hurricane Erin will then bring wind and rain for the rest of the week Bank holiday temperatures are expected to soar to near 30C (86F) across parts of the UK on Monday before the remnants of Hurricane Erin bring wind and rain. Maximum temperatures on Sunday will be about 26C or 27C, then those attending Notting Hill carnival in London on Monday can expect it to reach 28C or 29C with widespread sunshine for most, the Met Office said. Continue reading...
A solar energy company in Canada’s southernmost city says it is reducing carbon emissions in Canada's north by nearly 1.3 million kilograms per year.
The president’s fossil-fuel obsession can’t stop global progress, writes the former Environmental Protection Agency head Over the past decade, the United States has turned technologies into tools that strengthened our economy, delivered good-paying union jobs, cleaned up our air and water, conserved our precious natural resources, and saved families money all across our country. Yet now the country is choosing to cede that leadership, letting China dominate and control the clean-energy market across the world. It’s no surprise that people are scratching their heads, wondering what happened. Our president is obsessed with fossil fuels. He wants to resuscitate what everyone knows is a dying coal sector while turning a blind eye to the health, environmental, and economic downsides of the climate...
Ukraine launched a large drone strike Sunday that caused damage at Russia's Kursk Nuclear Power Plant and a major fuel export terminal hundreds of miles away.
The rapid adoption of solar energy was initially encouraged by the government in power-starved Pakistan, but officials now fear it is spreading too quickly.
Some countries, including the U.S., want to mine the seafloor for rare earth elements used in smartphones and electric cars. But other nations are concerned about the environmental impact.
Russian officials said several power and energy facilities were targeted in the overnight strikes.
Clear majority backs restarting Maanshan reactor but doesn’t reach legal threshold, as president says nuclear power may be reconsidered if it becomes safe A referendum to push for the reopening of Taiwan’s last nuclear plant has failed to reach the legal threshold to be valid, though the president said the island could return to the technology in the future if safety standards improved. The plebiscite on Saturday, backed by the opposition, asked whether the Maanshan power plant should be reopened if it was “confirmed” there were no safety issues. The plant was closed in May as the government shifts to renewables and liquefied natural gas. Continue reading...
Follow all the day’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast David Littleproud continues to insist the Coalition is not setting itself up for another election defeat by maintaining its support for nuclear power. Speaking to 2GB on Sunday, Littleproud said the Coalition would take a different approach than it did at the last election by lifting the moratorium on nuclear power generation in Australia and “let the market do it”. I just say to your city viewers, regional Australia is bearing the brunt of this. I’m seeing towns and I’m actually seeing families being torn up by these renewable projects that are tearing up their productivity, your food security and actually the native environment. And it’s all without premise. Artificial intelligence...
Rhode Island and Connecticut officials say project, slated to power 350,000 homes, is essential to their climate goals The Democratic governors of Rhode Island and Connecticut promised on Saturday to fight a Trump administration order halting work on a nearly complete wind farm off their coasts that was expected to be operational next year. The Revolution Wind project was about 80% complete, with 45 of its 65 turbines already installed, according to the Danish wind farm developer Ørsted, when the US Bureau of Ocean Energy Management sent the firm a letter on Friday ordering it to “halt all ongoing activities”. Continue reading...
Recent floods in Beijing have revealed how rural districts are unprepared for an increasingly wetter future. As China faces rising climate threats, a climate campaigner urges the government to beef up its rural emergency response. - REUTERS
No sanctions, no cease-fire, no security guarantee, but plenty of fossil fuel deals brew after Trump’s cringeworthy Putin-appeasement on Ukraine.
Billion-dollar weather disasters in the US have surged fivefold since the 1980s. As climate change fuels more destructive hurricanes, homeowners are adapting to avoid the cost of having to rebuild.
Record heatwaves, blazing wildfires and oppressive humidity are transforming the world’s tourism industry as holidaymakers struggle to deal with the havoc wrought by climate change. A growing number of travellers are seeking “coolcations” – destinations with milder climates – looking beyond traditional hotspots like Greece and Portugal, according to luxury travel advisers who say their clients are altering plans due to climate change. Heatwaves in Europe saw tourist sites including the Acropolis...
Some emergency room doctors and nurses who are versed in climate change want more recognition of the ways overheating can precipitate ER visits for heart, respiratory and kidney disease.
Nationals leader rails against regional Australia becoming littered with transmission lines, solar panels and wind turbines at LNP conference Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Nationals are vowing to introduce nuclear power to Australia’s energy mix, promising to take the policy to the next election after it contributed to a split in the Coalition. Nationals leader David Littleproud explained to party faithful on Saturday what led to his party’s week-long decoupling from the Liberals following the May federal election rout. Continue reading...
For half a century, Malaysia’s economy has been buoyed by oil and gas, the vast reserves off its shores enabling it to ride out global downturns and sustain growth. Today, these resources are throwing the nation a lifeline once more as global economic waters become ever choppier. But smooth sailing ahead is far from guaranteed. An estimated 3.6 billion barrels of oil and more than 40 trillion cubic feet of natural gas lie under the contested waters of the South China Sea – a maritime expanse...
The case is part of a growing movement to force climate action through the courts, led in part by Indigenous youth.
Study analyzed health impacts of fossil fuels from exploration to end use, and found communities of color bear brunt of harm Air pollution from oil and gas causes more than 90,000 premature deaths and sickens hundreds of thousands of people across the US each year, a new study shows, with disproportionately high impacts on communities of color. More than 10,000 annual pre-term births are attributable to fine particulate matter from oil and gas , the authors found, also linking 216,000 annual childhood-onset asthma cases to the sector’s nitrogen dioxide emissions and 1,610 annual lifetime cancer cases to its hazardous air pollutants. Continue reading...
Life would be impossible without experts — doctors help us when we get sick, mechanics fix our cars when they break down, farmers produce our food, to name just a few.
Hungary’s foreign minister claims missile strike on energy infrastructure is ‘another attempt to drag us into war’ Ukraine has hit a key pumping station on the Druzhba oil pipeline bringing fuel to Europe from Russia, knocking out supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, the only remaining EU member states still receiving Russian oil. As Ukraine targets infrastructure crucial to Moscow’s war effort in response to the Russian onslaught, the commander of Ukraine’s Unmanned Systems Forces, Robert Brovdi, announced the attack on the Unecha pumping station in the Bryansk region. Continue reading...
The agency OK’d most of the 175 backlogged applications for exemptions from the renewable fuel standard’s blending requirements.
As America retreats from clean energy investment around the world, with US President Donald Trump labelling wind and solar power “the scam of the century” on Wednesday, Chinese “cleantech” firms have been striding into emerging markets in Southeast and Central Asia and Latin America. Mabill Technologies, a Malaysian cleantech start-up developing a predictive AI algorithm that will connect energy efficiency analytics and sustainable cooling solutions, said Chinese investors had been showing...
Workers are the single largest group vulnerable to climate change, a U.N. report says
[Vanguard] In today's Nigerian newspapers' review programme, Today in the News, Vanguard leads with a report on how floods, with climate change in mind, worsen Nigeria's healthcare problems.
Controversy surrounds the 50-year agreement between state-run Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, or KHNP, and Westinghouse Electric Co. LLC of the United States.
Trump advisor Peter Navarro accused India of being a "laundromat for the Kremlin" by refining discounted Russian oil and selling it at premium prices, thus perpetuating the war in Ukraine. He defends US tariffs on Indian goods, citing unfair trade practices and the use of profits to buy Russian oil, ultimately funding Moscow's war efforts.
Electricity experts say grid challenges go unaddressed when energy policy boils down to the president’s opposition to renewables.
A study found the country’s carbon emissions edged down 1 percent in the first six months of 2025 compared with a year earlier.
A team of researchers hopes to provide the long-elusive answer, thanks to the growing field of attribution science.
Tuvalu will likely become the first nation to vanish because of climate change.
Dick Smith has issued an urgent warning to Australia.
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro blasted India for continuing to buy Russian oil and said he expects punitive tariffs of 50 per cent on imports from the South Asian nation to kick in as planned next week. “I see that taking place,” Navarro told reporters in front of the White House when asked about the tariffs on India that are set to double on August 27. “India doesn’t appear to want to recognise its role in the bloodshed. It simply doesn’t. It’s cozying up to Xi Jinping, is what it’s...
Would restarting Redbank Power Station in the Hunter Valley as a biomass reactor be net zero or is this a “convenient untruth”?
Energy-starved countries on the continent have reluctantly turned to coal and gas for decades. Cheap Chinese solar panels are now finally changing the calculus.
The Energy Department is ordering the J.H. Campbell plant to operate through late November, fueling legal challenges and cost concerns.
[Daily News] Lindi -- THE government has launched a solar energy project worth 801.74m/- to supply electricity to all five islands in Kilwa District, Lindi Region.
SANTIAGO, Chile - Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth’s most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly praised the cooperation between Egypt and the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), especially regarding the financing of projects that are a priority for the Egyptian state, notably projects in the field of renewable energy. Madbouly made the remarks on Thursday 21/8/2025 during his meeting with JBIC Governor Hayashi Nobumitsu, … The post PM lauds Egypt-JBIC cooperation in financing projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The US Department of Agriculture announced this week that it will stop funding wind and solar energy on American farmland, a move that continues the Trump administration’s attempts to kill incentives for renewables while it boosts support for fossil […]
PARIS - Abrupt and potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by metres and lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations", scientists warned Wednesday.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03443D, Perspective Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Haoxuan Jiang, Adel Rezaeimotlagh, Sahar Nazari, Tianyu Li, Jingwen Huang, Dorna Esrafilzadeh, Renwu Zhou, Ali Rouhollah Jalili Electrifying ammonia production demands modular systems powered entirely by renewable energy, eliminating dependence on fossil-derived hydrogen. This perspective argues that coupling non-thermal plasma oxidation of air to nitric oxide (NO)... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Solar experts say there's never been a faster adoption of solar, with panels popping up on rooftops.
Mercury Insurance is the state’s first to use a process that allows climate modeling to expand coverage in wildfire-prone areas.
A 'renewable energy powerhouse' will soon receive diesel generators.
With an election looming, will politicians finally listen to the majority of citizens, who want to divest from Israeli arms companies? Oil has made Norway extremely rich. We have the world’s largest sovereign wealth fund, which was established with petroleum revenues in 1990. Headed by the wealthy banker and art investor Nicolai Tangen, the Government Pension Fund Global (GPFG), has a current value of more than 20 239bn Norwegian kroner (£1.4tr). With holdings in about 8,500 companies in 69 different countries, it is the largest single investor in the world. Norway also purports to have a human-rights-based foreign policy, and the sovereign wealth fund is supposed to adhere to a set of ethical guidelines. Companies may be excluded if there is a risk that they contribute to or are responsible...
External Affairs Minister Jaishankar, during his Moscow visit, proposed measures to balance the $58.9 billion trade deficit caused by increased Indian oil imports from Russia. These include addressing trade barriers, improving logistics, and finalizing the India-Eurasian Economic Union FTA. Both nations aim to boost connectivity and cooperation in transport, energy, and other sectors, targeting $100 billion in trade by 2030.
Soaring numbers of tourists and expanding research projects are increasingly polluting Antarctica, scientists warned Wednesday, a fresh blow for one of Earth's most pristine environments already threatened by human-driven climate change.
Learn how climate change may be making airplane turbulence worse and what routes are best to avoid.
North Sea oil and gas heavyweight Ithaca Energy has doubled profits putting investors in the firm in line for big payouts.
This is a re-post from And Then There's Physics Ted Nordhaus has a recent article in The EcoModernist about why he stopped being a climate catastrophist . His basic argument is that we used to think that we were heading for 5 o C of warming, which would have been catastrophic, but are now heading for more like 3 o C of warming. Despite this good news, many in the climate science and advocacy community have refused to become less catastrophic. Ted, on the other hand, has change his mind and is no longer a climate catastrophist. I’ve been involved in discussions about this topic for more than a decade, and I don’t think I’d ever have described Ted as a catastrophist, at least not as I would expect it to be defined. This reminds me of when one of...
Shut the System says its supporters carried out actions at offices of JP Morgan Chase, Allianz and Barclaycard The City of London police are investigating claims by environmental activists to have carried out acts of sabotage on the offices of major insurers and financial institutions. Activist group Shut the System said its supporters had cut cables and glued electrical service cabinets at JP Morgan Chase and Allianz, in what it described as the start of “a period of sustained sabotage” against fossil fuel finance. Continue reading...
China’s crude oil imports remained robust in July, fuelled by higher Russian shipments, while China’s purchases from the US remained suspended for a second straight month. The latest customs data shows that the volume of inbound crude oil reached 47.2 million tonnes in July, up 11.5 per cent from a year earlier. China purchased 8.71 million tonnes of crude oil from Russia, making it the top source of China’s crude imports last month, according to the official data. This marked a year-on-year...
[New Era] The Mercure Hotel in Windhoek from Tuesday to Friday was a hive of activity as over 1 100 delegates and 73 exhibitors gathered for one of the country's biggest oil and gas events of the year.
Hong Kong — Chinese refineries have placed new orders for Russian crude that will be shipped from ports that typically supply India, as demand from the South Asian country for Moscow’s crude slips following US President Trump’s tariffs. At least 15 cargoes of Russian oil have been secured by Chinese refineries for October and November … The post China snaps up Russian oil as Indian demand drops following Trump tariffs appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Shipments via the Druzhba pipeline had been halted after a Ukrainian drone strike on a pumping station in Russia’s Tambov region.
Peat bogs, which cover around 10 percent of UK land, have long been considered a vital part of tackling the climate crisis due to their substantial ability to absorb carbon.
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia is moving closer to adopting its first-ever Carbon Trading Policy and Climate Change Law, a framework officials say will protect forests, support sustainable development, and establish the country as a credible player in global climate finance.
Faced with climate change diminishing farmers' yields, Nestle announced Wednesday that it was working on a technique to produce chocolate by using up to 30 percent more of the cocoa fruit.
A binding operating agreement among utilities in the region has frustrated environmental groups eager to close the power stations.
While oil prices have fallen this year as OPEC+ returns shuttered production, natural gas has remained strong in both Asia and Europe, said CEO Meg O’Neill.
The facility known as Alpha is the first one in North America to permanently lock away climate pollution.
Thailand's first climate change bill is expected to be submitted to parliament by the end of this year, with the establishment of a national climate fund as a central mechanism to support the country's transition from a fossil-fuel economy to a low-carbon society, according to the Department of Climate Change and Environment.
[UNHCR] UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, welcomes a US$ 2.5 million contribution from the Government of Japan to help communities in South Sudan adapt to the growing impacts of climate change and recurrent floods.
Japan hosted African leaders on Wednesday for a three-day development conference, offering itself as an alternative to China as the continent reels from a debt crisis exacerbated by Western aid cuts, conflict and climate change.
Experts say undermining green protections and research funding is against the principles of economics Three leading US economists are urging their peers around the world to push back against Donald Trump’s attack on environmental laws. In what amounts to a call to action to economists, the trio say rollback of environmental regulations is “inconsistent or antithetical” to fundamental principles of economics over how to allocate the world’s limited resources for the greatest possible value to society. Withdrawal from the Paris climate agreement. Eliminating consideration in federal policy of the well-established effects of climate breakdown on public welfare. Executive orders to “drill baby drill” giving priority to fossil fuel energy production. Ending research funding on environment...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized India's Russian oil purchases, deeming it "arbitrage" and accusing them of profiteering by reselling refined products.
The U.S. Department of the Interior on Tuesday unveiled its longterm schedule for new Alaskan and Gulf of Mexico offshore oil and gas leases that are part of President Donald Trump's recently signed legislation.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02676H, Perspective Carlos D. Díaz-Marín, Zachary J. Berquist Unprecedented artificial intelligence (AI) growth poses major electricity, emissions, and water challenges. Essentially all AI electricity use is converted to heat, representing a Gigawatt-scale resource that can critically boost AI sustainability. 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
[IPS] Nairobi -- Environmental campaign groups are confident that a suit filed in the United States, seeking to stop the country's Export-Import Bank (EXIM) from the 'unlawful' lending of nearly USD 5 billion to the controversial Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, will succeed.
PM says wildfires are proof climate emergency is getting worse, and that sustained non-partisan effort is needed The wildfires that have devoured 382,000 hectares of land in Spain and killed four people underscore the need to “readjust and recalibrate” the country’s preparation and response capacities as part of a non-partisan effort to tackle the impacts of the climate emergency, the prime minister has warned. Speaking during a visit to the south-western region of Extremadura on Tuesday, Pedro Sánchez said that while the record-breaking 16-day heatwave that had fanned the flames was over, “difficult hours” lay ahead as firefighters continued to battle huge blazes across parts of the country. Continue reading...
Indian refiners are cautiously delaying September Russian oil orders, awaiting clarity on Trump's proposed 25% penalty linked to oil purchases. Officials fear a sudden shift away from Russian supplies, which constitute 35% of India's crude needs, could tighten the global market and potentially drive up oil prices.
Indigenous groups from all eight Amazonian nations said decades of deforestation, mining, fossil fuel drilling and large-scale farming have pushed the region toward a point of no return.
Environmental campaign groups are confident that a suit filed in the United States, seeking to stop the country’s Export-Import Bank (EXIM) from the ‘unlawful’ lending of nearly USD 5 billion to the controversial Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, will succeed. The groups, including Friends of the Earth U.S. and Justiça Ambiental/Friends of the Earth […]
A lot of companies want the EPA in charge of setting national climate regulations because it helps shield them from lawsuits and creates a predictable environment in which to make investments.
Net Power is planning to develop natural gas turbines alongside a near-zero emissions project in Texas.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02153G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Ho Mei Law, Zilong WANG, Shengjun Xu, Longyun Shen, Baptiste Py, Yuhao Wang, Renée Siegel, Juergen Senker, Qingsong Wang, Francesco Ciucci Sodium–ion batteries represent a more sustainable and potentially cost–effective alternative to lithium–ion technology, with sodium–metal anodes showing significant promise for high–energy–density batteries. However, the high reactivity between sodium–metal and conventional... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
New trial for Mylene Vialard after Minnesota judges find ‘pervasive’ prosecutorial misconduct in Line 3 protest case The controversial felony conviction of a peaceful climate activist has been overturned by an appeals court due to “pervasive” prosecutorial misconduct. Mylene Vialard, 56, was found guilty of felony obstruction in 2023 for her role in trying to halt construction of a fossil-fuel pipeline through Indigenous territory in Minnesota , in a trial beset by irregularities. Continue reading...
Locals in the town of Stroud in the Cotswolds have demanded the long-time Labour donor and entrepreneur removes the banner from his office building.
Assessment suggests cost of project to store 700,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste could reach £54bn The UK’s proposal for a new underground nuclear waste dump has been described as “unachievable” in a Treasury assessment of the project. Ministers have put new nuclear power at the centre of their green energy revolution. But the problem of what to do with 700,000 cubic metres of radioactive waste – roughly the volume of 6,000 doubledecker buses – from the country’s past nuclear programme, as well as future waste from nuclear expansion, has yet to be solved. Continue reading...
In ‘exclusive’ with the Australian, Mike Wirth, CEO of company responsible for more greenhouse gases than any other independently owned entity, wants Australia to be more like the US and Middle East Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The boss of Chevron, one of the world’s biggest oil and gas companies that reported earnings of $9bn in the last six months , has had a few gripes about Australia that he wanted to get off his chest. In an “exclusive” interview with The Australian this weekend, the company’s chief executive Mike Wirth argued he wanted Australia to be more like the US and the Middle East – and, if it was, then it would be in a better position to compete for fossil fuel investment dollars. Continue reading...
Thousands of firefighters backed by the military and water-bombing aircraft on Monday battled dozens of wildfires across Spain and Portugal, as the death toll increased to six since the outbreaks began. The Iberian peninsula has been particularly affected by forest fires fuelled by heatwaves and drought blamed on climate change that have hit southern Europe. More than 343,000 hectares (848,000 acres) of land – the equivalent of nearly half a million football pitches – have been destroyed this...
The eventual recovery price tag will depend on whether the eastern black rail can shift inland as climate change affects its coastal habitat.
A Trump administration advisor has urged India to cease purchasing Russian crude oil, asserting that India is strengthening ties with Russia and China. Peter Navarro suggests India's actions undermine its strategic partnership with the US.
The country’s coastal communities have long lived with flooding but as climate change accelerates rising sea levels and reclamation projects reshape Manila Bay, residents now see their homes under water more often • Photographs by Ezra Acayan for Getty Images Continue reading...
David Crisafulli says LNP ‘not touching’ policy charging rates among world’s highest, as conservationists rubbish industry claims levy causing downturn Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland’s premier has ruled out changes to the state’s coal royalties regime, often dubbed the world’s highest, amid pressure from the industry. David Crisafulli gave his strongest denial yet of any changes at a press conference in Emerald, in central Queensland, ahead of a cabinet meeting on Monday. Continue reading...
[IPS] Peacebuilding, conflict prevention, and crime prevention are no longer niche security concerns--they are global imperatives for sustainable climate action. From the migration crisis in Venezuela to the deforestation-driven conflicts in the Amazon, to organised crime in Central America, the ripple effects of instability and environmental degradation are felt far beyond national borders. In 2025, nearly 80% of countries experiencing risks to peace remain off-track to meet the Sustainable Development Goals
[IPS] Nairobi -- Current rates of land degradation pose a major environmental and socioeconomic threat, driving climate change, biodiversity loss, and social crises. Food production to feed more than 8 billion people is the dominant land use on Earth. Yet, this industrial-scale enterprise comes with a heavy environmental toll.
[Health-e] Rows of Home -- made coal left out to dry in the sun are a common feature in Tsakane's Extension 10 in Ekurhuleni. The roughly 500 families were relocated from areas such as Germiston and Benoni in 2005, but the area was never connected to the electricity grid.
Chris Frey has formally asked the Department of Energy to correct the report, which EPA is using to upend established climate science.
[The Conversation Africa] Nearly 600 million people across the African continent still lack access to electricity. Close to one billion rely on traditional biofuels for cooking. Africa is also very vulnerable to climate change, even though it has contributed less than 5% of the world's greenhouse gas emissions over the past 170 years. Speeding up the move to renewable energy is a key topic on the agenda of the Second Africa Climate Summit in Ethiopia in September. Regional development and climate change specialist Abay Yimere sets
In Egypt’s Wadi al-Gemal, where swimmers share a glistening bay with sea turtles, a shadowy tourism deal is threatening one of the Red Sea’s last wild shores. Off Ras Hankorab, the endangered green turtles weave between coral gardens that marine biologists call some of the most resilient to climate change in the world. By night in nesting season, they crawl ashore under the Milky Way’s glow, undisturbed by artificial lights. So when excavators rolled onto the sand in March, reserve staff and...
“Skibidi”, “tradwife”, “delulu” and other slang terms popularised by social media are among thousands of new words to be added to the Cambridge Dictionary this year. Continued remote working has introduced terms such as “mouse jiggler” and concerns over climate change see the phrase “forever chemical” added, alongside more than 6,000 others words. Slang term “skibidi”, a gibberish word, joined the world’s largest online dictionary in the past 12 months. Defined in the dictionary as “a word that...
Environmental Protection Administrator Lee Zeldin will be holding a press conference in Hauppauge Monday to discuss environmental safety issues posed by "Battery Energy Storage Systems."
A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, August 10, 2025 thru Sat, August 16, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (14 articles) Atmospheric Rivers May be Diminishing on the West Coast and Surging in the East, Study Finds "Over a 20-year period, atmospheric rivers could double the amount of rain falling on part of the Southeast, the researchers found." Science, Inside Climate News, Chad Small, Aug 9, 2025. Fossil-fuelled heat has caused tropical birds to decline by `up to 38%` since 1950s An uptick in heat extremes, driven by human-caused climate change, has caused tropical bird populations to decline by up to 38% since the 1950s, according to a first-of-its-kind...
Higher energy bills to cover the increased transmission costs could be offset by more renewable energy in the grid, state government says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One of Australia’s largest renewable energy transmission projects has expanded zones for solar, battery and wind developments with the cost of connection to almost double. The latest version of Victoria’s 2025 Transmission Plan, released by state government agency VicGrid on Sunday, revealed a 200,000-hectare increase in the area available to developers. Continue reading...
Recycling is billed as the holy grail of a circular economy, but experts agree: we can’t recycle our way out of the plastics crisis we’re creating.
US President Donald Trump has indicated potential retaliatory tariffs on China for its Russian oil purchases, following similar actions against India. While immediate measures are not planned, Trump suggested they could be implemented in the coming weeks if the Ukraine war persists.
US President Trump imposed a 25% tariff on India for its Russian crude oil trade, claiming it cost Russia a major client. Trump's remarks came after his recent decision to implement a 50% tariff on India’s exports to the US, citing India's oil trade with Russia as the reason.
As plastic waste chokes oceans, poisons wildlife and infiltrates human bodies, the world’s governments met in Geneva this week to hammer out a landmark United Nations treaty. But the summit was thrown into disarray as a coalition of oil‑producing states determined to block binding limits on plastic output – with which Malaysia was controversially aligned – saw negotiations stretched into an unscheduled eleventh day without agreement. The Geneva talks, billed as the “Paris Agreement for plastics”...
Pakistan is grappling with devastating flash floods. Heavy rains have caused widespread destruction. At least 243 people have died, with many still missing. Buner district is the worst affected. Rescue efforts are underway to reach stranded families. A helicopter carrying relief supplies crashed. Climate change is believed to be a contributing factor.
The move comes as the Trump administration has issued a barrage of new restrictions on renewable energy across the country.
Since Thursday, at least 131 earthquakes have been recorded — as small as magnitude 0.2 and as big as magnitude 4 — in the Geysers geothermal steam field in Sonoma and Lake counties.
[Green Connection] In a landmark victory for civil society and coastal communities, the Western Cape High Court has set aside the South African government's decision to grant environmental authorisation for offshore drilling in Block 5/6/7, along the South-West Coast. Judge Mangcu-Lockwood delivered her judgment on Wednesday, 13 August. Following an intense legal challenge by The Green Connection and Natural Justice that exposed serious flaws in how the environmental and social risks were evaluated, the court
A new report of the global lithium market argues we should be trying harder to recover supplies of unused, pure lithium lying inside discarded lithium batteries.
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes billions of dollars in giveaways to fossil fuel companies and their executives The Republican lawmakers who voted for Donald Trump’s anti-environment tax and spending bill have accepted more than $105m in political donations from the fossil fuel industry, a new analysis has found, raising concerns about their relationship with big oil. Signed into law last month, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act includes billions of dollars in giveaways to oil and gas companies and their executives, alongside provisions to scale back credits for clean vehicles, wind and solar which were enshrined by Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Continue reading...
From drought-stricken farms to rising trade barriers, the global coffee industry is facing unprecedented strain. The post Climate change has sent coffee prices soaring. Trump’s tariffs will send them higher. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Back-to-back natural disasters triggered by heavy rain and flooding in the Indian Himalayan region have highlighted the growing dangers posed by climate change to one of the world’s most ecologically sensitive regions, experts have warned. At least 34 people died and 200 were reported missing following sudden heavy rain in the Indian Kashmir region on Thursday, the second such incident in the mountainous range in a little over a week. An incident, the previous week, resulted in a severe flood...
Faced with a looming fuel crunch, some worry the state will push aside its efforts to combat climate change to keep gasoline flowing.
As we remember VJ Day, let us also recall a spirit that can help us combat regional instability and climate change Zheng Zeguang is Chinese ambassador to the UK This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese people’s war of resistance against Japanese aggression and the world anti-fascist war. On Friday, there will be a two-minute silence at noon in the UK to honour the 80th anniversary of VJ Day. This is a moment not only for solemn remembrance, but also for reflection on the enduring bonds forged in the crucible of history – bonds that continue to resonate in our world today. At the darkest hour of the second world war, China and the UK fought on different fronts but shared a common mission : to defend humanity against fascism and aggression. Millions of lives...
In just over four decades, China has produced more than a gigatonne of textile fibres – equivalent to 1 billion tonnes or roughly twice the total human mass on the planet, according to a first-of-its-kind study by Tsinghua University. The research, published late last month in the peer-reviewed journal Resources, Conservation and Recycling, mapped textile fibre flows and stocks in China from 1978 to 2022 – a period of rapid economic and societal development in China. The study traces how a...
Lifting the ban would mark a major shift in the country's energy policy.
A legal nonprofit group says the state transportation agency isn’t doing enough to implement New York’s climate law and reduce emissions.
[IPS] Kakuma, Kenya -- For 18-year-old Lionel Ngukusenge, a refugee from Burundi, where he was forced into hiding because of a repressive regime, he has found another foe to contend with at the Kakuma refugee camp in Kenya: climate change.
Africa's biggest oil refinery will on Friday start direct and free shipping of fuel to retailers in Nigeria, a move expected to disrupt the oil sector in the continent's largest crude producer.
A fuel tanker that rolled over near Fort McPherson, N.W.T. on Wednesday morning released 5003 litres of fuel oil into the environment, according to the N.W.T. government's spill tracker.
[Ghanaian Times] A Professor of Metallurgical and Materials Engineering at the University of Mines and Technology (UMaT), Tarkwa, in the Western Region, Professor James R. Dankwah, has stated that Ghana can reduce its energy bills by producing fuels from waste plastics.
The rules included a delay on stricter limits on methane emissions by the oil and gas industry.
Move to acquire Europe’s biggest facility for LNG imports comes as overall UK gas demand fell drastically last year The owner of British Gas has placed a £1.5bn bet on the UK’s future reliance on fossil fuel imports after striking a deal to buy Europe’s biggest gas import terminal. Centrica plans to partner with a US private equity firm to acquire the Isle of Grain terminal in Kent, which can import 15m tonnes of liquefied natural gas a year, even after Britain’s gas demand fell last year to its lowest level since the early 1990s. Continue reading...
Greenpeace activists have installed a major new work by renowned artist Anish Kapoor onto a Shell platform in the North Sea in a protest over climate change.
The chances of reaching dangerous temperatures are only growing as the planet keeps warming up because of climate change, scientists warn.
[Liberian Investigator] GBARNGA -- ActionAid Liberia has finished a two-day County-Level National People's Summit on Climate Change, bringing together farmers, youth, women, government officials, and civil society groups to develop a grassroots climate action plan for Liberia.
Open access notables BAMS State of the Climate 2024 [Watch this space; we will plug in a summary and a link to the latest report, to be published Aug. 14 ~9a ET.] Best of times, worst of times: record fossil-fuel profits, inflation and inequality , Semieniuk et al., Energy Research & Social Science The 2022 oil and gas crisis resulted in record fossil-fuel profits globally that rehabilitated the oil and gas industry, obstructed the energy transition and contributed to inflation, but their magnitude and beneficiaries have been insufficiently understood. Here we show the size of profits across countries and their distribution across socio-economic groups within the United States, using company income statements, comprehensive ownership data and...
Author Michael Grunwald reckons with the challenge of food-based climate emissions in his new book We Are Eating the Earth Ridding ourselves of fossil fuels has been a tortuously ponderous process and, in the current political era, one that can seem to be in full retreat. But we do have the tools to run our cities, vehicles and industries on clean energy and even through the murk of vested interest, the contours of a post-fossil world are becoming clearer. Our system of producing food, though, is in a relative stone age when it comes to the climate crisis. We continue to raze vast tracts of carbon-rich forests for crop and grazing land thereby creating, by some estimates, as much as a third of all global planet-heating emissions. Continue reading...
Professional body says firefighters ‘pushed to brink’ by climate crisis-fuelled blazes, as wildfire in North Yorkshire continues to burn UK firefighters have warned that 2025 is on track to beat the national record for wildfires, with frontline staff “pushed to their limits”. On Wednesday, a major incident was declared in the North York Moors national park, with 20 fire engines deployed to tackle at least 5 sq km of moorland that has been burning since Monday. Continue reading...
Scientists are exploring whether encouraging the growth of phytoplankton could draw down more atmospheric carbon — without unintended side effects in oceanic ecosystems.
A report suggests ways agencies could oversee a system that lets polluters fund climate projects and get credit for offsetting their own emissions.
The price retreat offers some relief for consumers after years of inflation and a win for Trump as he pushes for lower fuel costs, but it poses a financial threat for oil-producing companies and countries.
Historically cool nations saw hospitals overheating and surge in drownings, wildfires and toxic algal blooms The prolonged Nordic heatwave in July was supercharged by the climate crisis and shows “no country is safe from climate change”, scientists say. Norway, Sweden and Finland have historically cool climates but were hit by soaring temperatures, including a record run of 22 days above 30C (86C) in Finland. Sweden endured 10 straight days of “tropical nights”, when temperatures did not fall below 20C (68F). Continue reading...
The Nordic heatwave was 2C hotter due to climate change, researchers said.
A Chinese mining giant and a Swiss-based lithium producer agreed on Tuesday to develop one of South America’s largest projects to extract lithium from saline water, intensifying the race for metals vital to electric vehicles and renewable energy storage. China’s Ganfeng Lithium will join with Lithium Argentina, based in Zug, Switzerland, to merge three neighbouring brine deposits in Argentina’s Salta province into a single operation. “This alliance will provide access to advanced technologies,...
A major cycle of Pacific Ocean temperatures is shifting due to climate change, and that could drive decades of megadrought in the western US
Combining 25 years of space-based data with ocean sampling, scientists have uncovered a change in the microscopic organisms that underpin the Southern Ocean’s food chain and carbon storage.
Human-caused climate change from burning fossil fuels may be involved in a persistent tilt toward dry patterns. The post Why winter rains keep skipping the Southwest appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by SueEllen Campbell Solar and wind energy systems require some means of saving power for times when the sun doesn’t shine and the wind doesn’t blow. Such approaches, from batteries to gravity, are developing rapidly and in many different directions. The pieces below sample the richness and complexity of this important topic. Batteries It can feel impossible, at least for a nonspecialist, to stay current on research into new kinds of “regular” batteries, never mind those suitable for large-scale energy storage. One fairly promising recent development is the iron-air battery – or, we might say, rust . See “ How iron-air batteries could fill gaps in renewable energy ” (Alissa Greenberg...
Mendenhall Glacier outburst threatens homes, with scientists warning events are intensifying Alaska’s capital city of Juneau is urging many residents to evacuate, bracing for the arrival of what could be record floodwaters flowing downstream from a basin dammed by the area’s Mendenhall Glacier, with the event being driven by climate change amid glacial retreat, according to a federal agency. Summer glacial flooding, known as a glacial lake outburst flood, or GLOF, threatens parts of the city due to a combination of rainwater and snowmelt. Continue reading...
An Indian diesel shipment is heading to China, marking the first delivery since 2021, amidst uncertainty surrounding exports from Russia-affiliated Nayara Energy due to EU sanctions. The vessel, carrying approximately 496,000 barrels of ultra-low sulfur diesel, departed from Nayara's Vadinar facility.
PM says sustainable revenue for roads is needed as report shows nearly one in 10 new car sales are electric vehicles Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor is set to overhaul road user charging rules to cover electric vehicles, with Anthony Albanese all but confirming the long-delayed reform will be thrashed out at next week’s productivity roundtable in Canberra. As data from the Australian Automobile Association showed EVs accounted for nearly one in 10 new car sales in the June quarter – a new record – the prime minister said the new rules would be worked through in this term of parliament. Continue reading...
Home battery storage systems are keeping lights on during summer energy crunches in Puerto Rico and elsewhere across the United States.
Rising temperatures are rewriting the earliest stages of life, according to a new report.
Hawizeh’s wetlands once had abundant fishing and wildlife. In a land threatened by drought and desertification, oil drilling is draining the last of the water At dawn, a veil of mist clings to the canals of Hawizeh, where sky and water seem to blur into a mirror. In the stern of a narrow wooden boat, 23-year-old Mustafa Hashim scans the marshes’ shallows, cutting the motor and switching to a traditional pole to avoid snagging on invasive roots or thickening mud. It takes him about half an hour to push through the shrinking marshes to reach Um al-Nea’aj , once a vibrant lake teeming with boats and birdsong. Now, the water is about half a metre deep. Continue reading...
Premier Danielle Smith said Alberta is finally able to export both heavy oil and natural gas by sea. That’s something that could benefit Mexico.
Temperatures in some areas soared past 104 degrees Fahrenheit. Scientists warn climate change is exacerbating the frequency and intensity of heat and dryness.
Argyll could become an AI powerhouse under a plan to develop date centres on the site of a former oil rig production yard that once fuelled its prosperity.
The Saskatchewan government is extending coal plant operations, but climate experts warn of serious environmental impacts and are taking legal action to block the plan.
Tufan Erginbilgic says business deals to supply nuclear power for artificial intelligence could boost its fortunes
Federal officials announcing $45.7 million in wildfire prevention research funding said the cross-border smoke underscores the need to combat climate change.
[Namibian] Phillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa won the WBO Global Super Bantamweight title with a stunning sixth-round knockout victory over Mxolisi Zuma of South Africa on Saturday night.
As countries try to find agreement on plastic pollution, creative interventions are turning heads — and turning the conversation toward health harms, fossil fuels, and false solutions.
The Interior Department continues to accelerate approval of coal leasing and mine expansions.
On a hot August night, jellyfish jammed a nuclear giant.
Researchers are testing whether increasing UV radiation is altering chemistry of tree leaves, increasing the likelihood and severity of wildfires
The big issue is whether the treaty should cap the production of new plastic or focus on better design, recycling and reuse.
One of the largest French nuclear power plants was temporarily shut down after a swarm of jellyfish entered the water intake systems used to cool the coastal reactors, on Monday its operator said.
Donald Trump claimed that US tariffs on India for purchasing Russian oil significantly impacted Moscow's economy, highlighting a 50% duty on Delhi. He stated that Russia's economy is struggling due to global pressures and the conflict. Trump mentioned a potential meeting with Russia to discuss resolution, noting European leaders' desire to end the conflict and focus on their own economies.
Supporters of renewable energy say the Trump administration could use the records to take action against wind energy projects.
By expanding their summer offerings, mountain resorts near Sarajevo that traditionally relied on snow sports can lure tourists away from the scorching heat and high costs of other seaside destinations, said the city's tourism board president.
I arrived in Hong Kong just four months ago, full of anticipation for a new chapter in a vibrant city. But what I didn’t expect was to be greeted by a relentless series of climate extremes, each more intense than the last. On August 5, I watched from my window as the city was engulfed by a black rainstorm. It wasn’t just heavy rain, it was historic. The Hong Kong Observatory recorded the highest daily rainfall for August since records began in 1884. That day marked the fourth black rain warning...
The Centre conveyed to parliamentarians that US penalties on Indian imports due to Russian oil purchases are regrettable, emphasizing India's neutrality in the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The foreign ministry highlighted that the US decision is based on flawed assumptions and disregards global energy market realities and India's sovereign choices. They also criticized the double standards in the international community.
Swarm of jellyfish infiltrate cooling system. Warmer seas result in increase in numbers.
Excrement contains nutrients needed for crop growth and a new source of them could cut farming’s huge CO2 output Charcoal made from human waste could help solve fertiliser shortages as well as reduce pollution and energy use, a study has found. Biochar is a form of charcoal made from organic matter treated at high heat, which is often used on farming soil as a fertiliser. The process also removes carbon from the atmosphere, making it a useful carbon sink. Continue reading...
Not so powerful now, huh?
Eliminating funds or scaling down the operations of Earth-observing satellites could be catastrophic.
Singapore firm using secretive international legal system to seek compensation for climate concerns blocking plans The UK government is being sued in a secretive “corporate court” after a proposal for a new coalmine in Cumbria was quashed by the high court. If successful, UK taxpayers would have to fund a substantial compensation payment to the mine’s investors. It is the first such case to be filed against the UK government by a fossil fuel company as a result of climate policy. The case uses investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS) rules agreed in a 1975 trade agreement between the UK and Singapore, where the major investor in the coalmine is incorporated. Continue reading...
What’s not to like about value adding more in Australia, with new jobs outside our cities and a continuing boost to productivity and prosperity? One Big Idea is a new series on how to transform Australia’s economy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast One really big idea is to take the steps necessary to see Australia become a renewable energy superpower by exporting green energy intensive products such as green iron, green aluminium, green transport fuels and green fertilisers. Australia is blessed with some of the best solar and wind resources with world-best availability factors, and comparatively little of this is needed domestically. Continue reading...
Wondering what oil powers an F1 car? It's nothing like the stuff in your regular car. These ultra-tuned blends are built for racing, not for daily commute.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters As Hurricane Helene roared toward the Florida Panhandle on September 26, 2024, the storm put on an intimidating display of rapid intensification, ramping up from a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph (129 km/h) winds to a Cat 4 monster with 140 mph (225 km/h) winds in the 24 hours before landfall . Storm damage rises exponentially as the winds increase, so this rise in intensity increased Helene’s destructive power by a factor of about 92, according to a NOAA damage potential scale . Rapid intensification – defined as a 35 mph (56 km/h) or greater increase in the maximum sustained wind speed within a 24-hour period – is something 80% of major hurricanes (Category 3-5) ...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03005F, Paper Jian Liu, Zhaochen Suo, Longyu Li, Wenkai Zhao, Jingyi Huo, Jiye Chen, Guankui Long, Zhaoyang Yao, Chenxi Li, Xiangjian Wan, Yongsheng Chen Asymmetric acceptors characterized by core asymmetry exhibit great potential for achieving outstanding efficiency, despite the limited number of relevant studies reported to date. In this work, we propose an asymmetric... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The British energy company is reopening the Murlach field, 120 miles off the coast of Aberdeen, after it was declared uneconomic and taken out of use in 2004.
‘Massive and unpredictable’ swarm entered filter drums that pull in water, Gravelines operator EDF says Business live – latest updates The Gravelines nuclear power plant in northern France has been shut down after a swarm of jellyfish entered the filter drums that pull in cooling water, according to its state-owned operator, EDF. The plant in northern France is one of the largest in the country and cooled from a canal connected to the North Sea. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03224E, Paper Shunshun Zhao, Sinian Yang, Xuanrui Huang, Xinwei Wang, Haojie Xu, Qing Ma, Yong Chen, Guoxiu Wang, Shimou Chen Quasi-solid-state or solid-state electrolytes are promising to address the long-standing challenges in zinc batteries, such as Zn dendrite formation and inevitable side reactions. Herein, we report an anhydrous Janus quasi-solid-state... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Refiners need cost-effective inputs, and many have retooled plants to process increasing amounts of discounted heavy crude or to more easily switch between light and heavy oil.
Vanuatu, which is home to about 300,000 people spread across 83 islands, is among the countries most vulnerable to climate change.
Reducing urban heat islands, greening local areas and using heat pumps for air conditioning can also play a role Low-income and minority ethnic people in England most at risk from dangerously hot homes Why UK housing is dangerously unprepared for impact of climate crisis Extremely hot days in summer are becoming more normal across the globe, but in the UK and other typically mild countries, our homes are not prepared. A third of UK homes are susceptible to overheating, and research shows that renters, people with young children and those from ethnic minorities are at particular risk of living in dangerously hot homes in England. So what can be done to cool down homes? Continue reading...
All efforts to find and extract enough oil to turn around the economy so far have failed.
The world is burning. Trump wants to add more fossil fuels to the fire, while sidelining the brightest solution
Scientists say lightning bugs are having a revival this year – but they’re concerned about the insects’ long-term viability Max Vogel, a 29-year-old public defense attorney, was picnicking with friends in early August at Prospect Park in Brooklyn, New York, when he noticed flashes of light appear in the air around him. They were fireflies, bioluminescent insects that the Washington DC native had not seen while living in Oregon, where there are few, if any. For many Americans who live where fireflies do, their flashing lights at dusk are a tangible rite of summer – though one that may now be under threat. Continue reading...
A listing of 30 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, August 3, 2025 thru Sat, August 9, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (12 articles) Troubling scenes from an Arctic in full-tilt crisis The heat that hit Svalbard "The heat that hit Svalbard in February was so intense that scientists could dig into the ground with spoons, 'like it was soft ice cream'." Climate, Grist Magazine, Matt Simon, July 29, 2025. 5 Graphics Explain the Climate-Fire Feedback Loop Insights, World Resources Institute, Kaitlyn Thayer & James MacCarthy, Aug 1, 2025. `A bellwether of change`: speed of glacier shrinking on remote Heard Island sounds alarm Glacial retreat on pristine...
Fresh seafood and fruits arriving by air in Hong Kong for re-export can now be transferred directly to mainland China for clearance as one of several new measures to help the city remain competitive in a tariff-laden global trade environment, the customs chief has said. Commissioner of Customs and Excise Chan Tsz-tat also told the Post in an exclusive interview that mainland-made electric vehicles (EVs) exported to Hong Kong could now be stored for free at Nansha port in Guangzhou, with the...
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. 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 […]
As the effects of climate change are felt across the Pacific, Fiji has become an authority on the logistically and culturally fraught process of community relocation.
Learn more about the Younger Dryas event, an ancient climate change catastrophe that’s typically attributed to glacial meltwater.
Electric cars aren't the only battery-powered vehicles out there. Electric cargo ships are beginning to appear. How do these work compared to traditional ones?
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.
Some states and nonprofits had started soliciting applications for rooftop solar and other projects in lower-income communities.