Kemi Badenoch has demanded Andy Burnham stop bowing to 'Net Zero zealots' like Ed Miliband and back oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
South Korea has secured 74% of its September crude oil needs as U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A ballot measure written by a conservative nonprofit could amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine fossil fuel companies’ right to sell methane gas and possibly force communities that have tried to eliminate gas appliances from new construction to back away […]
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed reports of sensitive Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant files being leaked. He asserted that no nuclear safety or security data had been compromised in the incident. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited clarified leaked documents related only to the plant's conventional Balance of Plant package. This clarification followed claims by a ransomware group about accessing thousands of project-related files.
When Policies Restrict Clean Energy, Electric Bills Go Up alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:25 In recent months, more than 100 wind farms in 21 states were stalled as part of a sweeping effort by the U.S. government to halt renewable energy development. Since 2025, total cancellations of clean energy projects have grown to more than 21 gigawatts (GW) of capacity — enough to power 2 million homes. These efforts, along with other federal policies, are not only restricting the supply of clean energy, but could cost Americans billions of dollars at a time when one in three Americans is foregoing necessities like food and medical care to pay their rising utility bills. That affordability crisis is also being driven by delayed grid investments, infrastructure-damaging...
Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm is co-chair of a non-profit that has aggressively pushed for US energy dominance Tycoon Harold Hamm is one of the US’s most successful oilmen, the son of Oklahoma sharecroppers who hit it rich as a “wildcatter” and pioneered fracking techniques that drove the shale boom in 2008 that reversed declining US oil production. Donald Trump describes him as a “ long time ” friend and is said to have called him his “ original oil guy ” behind closed doors. The Continental Resources founder has also faced scrutiny from climate advocates and groups and some Democratic lawmakers over his influence on Trump and role in pushing him to go all in on planet-heating fossil fuels and gut climate rules. Continue reading...
The emissions trading system became a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. Now industry groups are pushing back against tougher climate rules. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short?
Powering Forward: Resilient Workforce Strategies for the US Clean Energy Transition alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 08:45 The transition to a clean energy economy is transforming labor markets, making workforce adaptability critical to sustaining long-term industry growth. New clean energy policies can rapidly increase labor demand, while global material shortages and trade policies can delay projects and disrupt hiring. At the same time, seismic megatrends such as soaring electricity demand , digitalization, artificial intelligence and demographic changes are reshaping where people live and how they work. As this political and economic uncertainty becomes the norm for the clean energy industry, experts at the intersection of clean energy and workforce development...
Capital is finite, as is political bandwidth and public concern. So far, this year has asked all three to stretch further than usual, split between security spending, market volatility and now simultaneous disasters unfolding on opposite ends of the planet. Climate change did not wait for global crises to subside. It forced its way onto the front page anyway. Last week supplied the clearest illustration yet. In southern Spain, a wildfire near Almeria killed at least 12 people and left 23 more...
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
It's one of the healthiest cooking oils on the market. But it turns out the avocado oil in your favourite snacks might be fake.
This is not the first attempt by the US to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil. Last year, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its imports of Russian crude, before reversing the measure in February.
Open access notables Renewable energy discourses of fossil fuel companies: obstruction and delay of climate action , Desai et al., Energy Sustainability and Society For decades, multinational fossil fuel companies have strategically promoted discourses to obstruct climate action. Initially, the fossil fuel industry publicized communications that denied the role of fossil fuels in climate destabilization. Recently, however, they have advanced nuanced messages to delay climate action and policy. As the climate crisis worsens and calls to phase out fossil fuels intensify, research into the industry has revealed pervasive “greenwashing” and a discrepancy between external messaging on renewable energy and internal operational positions. Corporate annual reports...
Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and COP32 President-Designate, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, held high-level discussions today with Laurent Fabius, President of COP21, as the country continues preparations to host the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32).
US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under attack for the first time in this latest round of strikes. The US said on Thursday morning it had disabled an unladen oil tanker, during a fifth day of strikes, firing Hellfire missiles into the ship’s smokestack after it ignored multiple warnings. Continue reading...
United States forces disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran's Kharg Island port. This action occurred during the initial enforcement period of a reinstated naval blockade. The vessel ignored multiple warnings and attempted to violate the US blockade. US forces also launched strikes against Iranian military capabilities in the region. Iran has condemned the blockade and warned of wider energy disruption.
Automotive leaders are urging the government to promote greater use of locally sourced auto parts in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to protect the country's supply chain against cheap imported EVs.
The Smart Energy Council says waste-to-energy technology is not renewable, not clean and has high emissions. The waste sector begs to differ.
US stock markets saw gains on Wednesday, driven by strong corporate earnings reports. Investors also reacted positively to recent inflation data, which showed a notable slowdown. This easing inflation reduced expectations for an imminent interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. However, ongoing Middle East tensions kept global energy supply concerns elevated. Asian and European markets also posted gains, with technology shares leading the advance.
[Leadership] Bauchi State Ministry of Housing and Environment has established Environment and Climate Change Clubs in all secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to promote environmental stewardship and climate awareness among young people.
Iran has warned of wider trade disruptions beyond the Strait of Hormuz. This threat could impact crucial energy and other export flows from the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments. Asia, which receives most of these shipments, faces significant exposure. Tensions are escalating as the US conducts strikes against Iranian capabilities.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For the past four years, Angie Mummaw has been told the gas-fired electrical plant planned by the Tennessee Valley Authority in rural Tennessee was a necessary stop on its move away from coal. But recent directives from the Trump administration mean the […]
[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE global transition toward green energy is triggering a massive shift in Africa's industrial landscape. No longer content with exporting raw, unprocessed commodities, Tanzania is transforming its industrial sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to domestic processing.
Oil giant has denied involvement, but climate activists are closely watching court case against Israeli private investigator for answers A group of American climate activists are closely watching a US court case that could reveal who hired hackers to target their inboxes a decade ago. In 2015, a set of explosive media reports revealed that ExxonMobil’s own scientists determined as early as 1982 that the extraction and burning of fossil fuels caused the climate crisis – but Exxon went on to fund climate denial campaigns anyway. The reports prompted attorneys general to investigate the company . Continue reading...
The Chancellor prepares for his summer interview with ratings at an all time low, Munich residents are asked to conserve water, solar power is booming in Germany this year and more news on Wednesday, July 15th.
EV owners were sent hefty PCNs but say some signs in private car parks fail to warn of fees to park and recharge car Does refuelling your car class as parking? The answer appears to be yes if it’s an electric vehicle. Guardian Money has been contacted by several readers who were fined after charging their cars away from home. The motorists report being caught out by signs that fail to make clear that charging points are subject to parking tariffs or to store opening times. Also, they have found some chargers being advertised as available for use when it would be a breach of the car park’s terms and conditions to use them. Continue reading...
Part of the Barito Pacific Group, the company is looking to expand in the Philippines.
The sustained demand reflects a global search for alternative energy sources that has been hastened by the energy-supply crunch arising from the Middle East war.
If we are serious about creating a sustainable future, cities must be at the forefront of that journey
US senators unveiled a revised Russia sanctions bill targeting major energy buyers. This legislation seeks to pressure Moscow and its key oil and gas importers. The updated bill reduces previously proposed tariffs on top purchasers like China and India. It also targets Russia's shadow fleet and financial institutions involved in its war. This measure aims to secure broader political support and honor Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy.
Britain's climate is on the move, a new report by the Met Office has revealed.
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
A new book sheds light on President Trump’s affinity for fossil fuels.
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” sold on Tuesday for US$50.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction, after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders. “Gus” is one of the world’s most complete T. rex skeletons – with 183 fossilised bones – and was discovered on a cattle ranch in South Dakota in 2021. The giant beast lived some 72 to 66 million years ago – a period characterised by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast...
Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continue Recent unprecedented heatwaves in the UK may have killed thousands of people. Children are suffering in overheating schools . NHS trusts are straining under record-breaking demand . This all comes after climate extremes have even affected national security, with three of Britain’s five worst harvests coming since 2020 , impairing food security. This is what life looks like in the “adaptation gap”. Laurie Laybourn is executive director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for...
Oil prices hit four-week highs and European shares fall after fresh US-Iran attacks and blockade on Iranian shipping Crude oil prices have hit their highest levels in four weeks, as Washington and Tehran traded attacks and the US reimposed a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude has jumped $3.79 a barrel to $87.08 a barrel, a 4.55% increase, the highest since 12 June, before the ceasefire. The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict on 17 June and engaged in negotiations for a permanent peace deal. What we think is that the peak of the escalation is behind us, but there are upside risks to oil prices if these disruptions continue and that will keep prices in the $85-$90 range. But I would have added the very strong caveat to that it seems to me that the situation...
[This Day] For closing at 96.80 per cent Year-till-Date (YtD) growth as of July 10, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Oil & Gas has outshined other indices to emerge as the best index on the bourse.
But state and industry officials said it remains unclear if mining companies will be interested in coal, uranium and other minerals in land removed from the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.
Ukraine has struck most of Russia’s oil refineries in recent months, leading to acute fuel shortages in some parts of the country.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a slam dunk for the climate, according to its supporters—all generously funded by US tax dollars. But as far as Melissa Harrison and some other residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned, […]
UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a crew member and wounding eight US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade Resurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise in Australia this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week , economists warn. US missile strikes on Iran and Trump’s announcement of a new maritime blockade has lifted oil prices to their highest point in the month since the two countries agreed to a peace deal . Continue reading...
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Are electric vehicles unable to function in extreme heat? Extreme heat can temporarily reduce range, but recent research does not show that EVs are unable to operate in hot weather. Much of the decrease comes from energy diverted to cool the vehicle, not because EV batteries or motors stop functioning. Modern EVs use thermal management systems to keep components within safe operating temperatures. U.S. Department of Energy testing in 2024 found EV range fell on average about 14% at an ambient temperature of 95°F (35°C) compared with mild weather. However, the same proportional decrease...
Oil surged to almost $87 a barrel, its highest level in a month after the United States and Iran traded attacks as they vied over the Hormuz Strait.
Engineers developed a new solar panel design inspired by bee honeycombs. This innovative three-dimensional concave structure redirects reflected light back into the panel. Researchers report significant power output increases compared to conventional flat panels. The flexible metamaterial allows integration into curved surfaces and vehicles. This advancement expands solar power applications beyond traditional rooftop installations.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday that the captain of a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz reported a projectile strike on the starboard side of the engine room. The UKMTO said the incident occurred 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman, noting that all crew members were safe and no … The post UKMTO says oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Roger Worthington, one of the lawyers at the center of a huge climate lawsuit against the oil and gas industry, faces congressional scrutiny.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to revive Colombia’s oil sector and voiced support for fracking.
Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approval The UK’s North Sea oil industry has made a last-ditch attempt to curry favour with the Labour government by appealing to Andy Burnham’s reindustrialisation agenda just days before he is expected to become Britain’s next prime minister. Industry lobbyists have written to more than 400 Labour MPs to call on the government’s new leaders to allow more oil and gas drilling in UK waters to support homegrown energy and show “a commitment to UK manufacturing, industrial capability and the skilled workforce that has powered the nation for generations”. Continue reading...
Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante are now a tenth of their size.
Most drivers "know" that you should change your oil every 3,000 miles or so, but that knowledge might be based on some outdated ideas about motor oil.
Brent crude rises 5% after US president says 20% toll will be imposed on key trade route to cover ‘safety and security’ Oil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass through the strait of Hormuz. As the US and Iran exchanged strikes amid an escalating standoff over the vital trade route, the price of Brent crude climbed to $79.37 a barrel. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler I have a commentary in Carbon Brief today, written with my friend, Prof. Chris Callahan . It focuses on the recent heatwave in France. One point we wanted to make, but that was downplayed after the elves at Carbon Brief edited the piece, is that this event should make us rethink the victory lap people took after RCP8.5 was judged to be implausible . The focus on arguments about emissions scenarios that only affect the climate late in this century takes the spotlight off the fact that the impacts of climate change are already here and they’re significant, as this French heatwave shows. The reduction in future emissions is good news, but it may be cancelled by the fact that models seem to be...
Brent crude remains below $80 a barrel; European shares push cautiously higher while Asian shares tumble with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 10% People in the UK: have you used prediction markets to bet on the World Cup or other events? Drinkers across the UK were shocked when a pint in some London bars hit £10, and now a cup of coffee is facing a similar inflationary rate. Some baristas are now charging £6.50 for a flat white. Higher energy bills, inflated by the war in the Middle East , as well as government policies which have increased tax and wages, are filtering through into coffee prices, experts said. Continue reading...
Proposed legal settlement over 2022 oil spill would resolve allegations that South Bow violated clean water laws A proposed legal settlement with the US government would require the Keystone pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9m civil penalty over a large oil spill in Kansas in December 2022 and spend about $40m more to prevent future accidents. The agreement would resolve allegations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas that South Bow, based in Canada, violated US and state clean water laws. The rupture dumped nearly 13,000 barrels of heavy crude oil into a creek running through a rural pasture in Washington county, Kansas, about 150 miles (241km) north-west of Kansas City. Continue reading...
Democrats and environmentalists have questioned the Trump administration's decision to unify two bureaus managing offshore oil and gas and mining, saying it reverses key reforms after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
[allAfrica] The global conversation on energy transition has gained remarkable momentum in recent years. Across continents, governments are setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, expand renewable energy, and ultimately achieve net-zero economies. Nigeria has not been left behind. Through its Energy Transition Plan and other climate commitments, the country has signaled its intention to embrace a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, through the Enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County (ERVCCS) Project, has sponsored three Liberian technical experts to participate in a one-week intensive training program in India aimed at strengthening the country's climate monitoring and weather forecasting capacity.
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactors Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure. Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase. These unusually warm rivers are affecting electricity generation in France, as several nuclear power stations rely on river water for cooling. Under French environmental regulations, operators must limit the amount of heat discharged back into rivers, meaning electricity output may need to be reduced when water temperatures...
The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar on Monday. Soaring crude oil prices and Middle East tensions dampened market sentiment. Brent crude prices surged after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Foreign investors continued to support Indian equities despite market volatility. India's foreign exchange reserves increased by over seven billion dollars.
Climate change is shrinking glaciers, destabilizing the state’s coastline and shaking its tourism industry. The post Collapsing mountains in Alaska are causing massive tsunamis appeared first on High Country News.
Climate change added between 3-4°C to maximum temperatures and is estimated to be responsible for about 42% of the deaths across both heatwaves
Wind and solar generated more power than coal and nuclear during the first half of the year. Will that trend continue?
The boats are commonly made of carbon fiber, fiberglass and PVC foam, which take a lot of energy to produce in processes that emit carbon pollution.
The SNP has blamed Westminster for jeopardising nearly £100 billion of investment in renewable energy projects.
Enraged drivers have faced gargantuan queues as nationwide fuel shortages continue after Ukraine's attacks on the country's oil refineries and tanker ships.
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully replicated the extreme conditions found around black holes in a controlled laboratory environment. This remarkable feat validates theories regarding energy harnessing from rotating black holes. By artificially inducing rotation in a fixed apparatus, they effectively simulated cosmic energy mechanisms. This pivotal advancement holds promise for innovations in communication technologies and quantum computing, bridging the gap between intricate astrophysical theories and tangible scientific application.
Britain's scorching May and June heatwaves are thought to have claimed more than 2,700 lives, with almost half of those deaths fuelled by climate change.
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say the U.S. president is pursuing a "personal vendetta" at their expense.
Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a slam dunk for the climate, according to its supporters – all generously funded by US tax dollars. But as far as Melissa Harrison and some other residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned, it just might be the end of their town. “This is our place,” she says. Generations of her family are buried in the cemetery, and she is raising her five grandchildren in one of several dozen white-clapboard homes among corn fields and industrial plants serving the farming industry. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 5, 2026 thru Sat, July 11, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (11 articles) Ocean surface temperatures hit record high as world enters ‘uncharted territory,’ scientists warn Temperatures on the ocean surface hit a record high in June, European scientists warned Wednesday, fueling fears of more dangerous heat waves this summer and fanning concerns over the escalating global climate crisis.y NBC News, Chantal Da Silva, Jul 1, 2026. Heat, Drought, & Fires Disrupt USA`s 250th Anniversary - But We Ain`t Seen Nothing Yet A country that is by and large ignoring global heating is having celebrations...
A Chilean salmon farm replaced diesel generators with floating solar panels. This initiative significantly cut emissions and fuel consumption annually. The new system also created a quieter and more sheltered environment for the fish. Thousands of salmon have now gathered beneath the floating solar structures. This project demonstrates renewable energy's unexpected environmental benefits beyond emission reduction.
The new line of thought is that if payment is voluntary, it could pacify the US advocacy of a free shipping transit system globally and result in a closure for the dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the global oil and energy supplies passed through the Strait before the conflict.
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
On same-sex marriage, abortion and climate change Ann Widdecombe never faltered in speaking her mind. But when it came to discussing more personal affairs, she remained tight-lipped.
Matthew Wielicki frequently criticizes established climate science online, including in videos from rightwing PragerU The Trump administration has tapped a former geochemist who has railed against “climate alarmism” and calls himself an “Earth science professor-in-exile” to oversee the federal government’s flagship report about climate impacts on the US. Matthew Wielicki, who lacks formal training in climate science, will now lead the nation’s Global Change Research Program, which federal officials have gutted during Trump’s second term. Continue reading...
Blaze made worse by heat, strong wind and plentiful dry vegetation amid hollowing out of rural population Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave As firefighters struggle to quell the flames ravaging southern Spain and doctors treat the injured, a horrific picture of the fallout is emerging. At least 12 people died in a fast-spreading inferno that ripped through Almería on Thursday, many trapped in cars as they sought to escape a blaze that scorched 3,800 hectares (9,390 acres). Overwhelmed authorities say eight people have been injured and 23 cannot be accounted for. Continue reading...
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a $26 million settlement over a 2022 Kansas oil spill from the Keystone Pipeline.
Researchers in the United States, Europe, and Argentina have discovered that some trees stop growing in the heat of summer—a find that could upend current climate models.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7bn of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.125bn into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills. They say the moves are evidence that the president aims to serve fossil-fuel companies like those which donated record sums to his presidential campaign , rather than the working-class Americans to whom he pledged to lower energy bills and other costs. Continue reading...
China recently launched a long-range missile from a submarine into the South Pacific. This action demonstrated Beijing's growing nuclear power and strategic reach. The test aimed to send a message primarily to the United States. Pacific nations expressed concern over the provocative and destabilizing act. This event highlights China's ongoing military modernization efforts.
Global oil demand is set to drop for the first time since 2020, according to the International Energy Agency as the war in Iran saw traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummet.
Oil prices saw a slight decrease but are set for significant weekly gains. Renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran kept crude supply concerns elevated. The conflict has delayed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. Worries over slowing global demand and inflation are limiting sharper price rallies. Producer price inflation in China surged, increasing pressure on manufacturers.
The board features mainstays from the oil and gas industry — but also the founder of one of the nation’s largest clean energy developers.
Ukraine's drone strikes on oil refineries have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages and rationing in multiple regions.
An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes.
As Super Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan and eastern mainland China, they offer a chilling timely reminder that the world needs to brace for impending disasters as the climate system nears a tipping point. For Benjamin Horton, the newly minted recipient of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Axford Medal – the most prestigious honour in Asian climate and earth science – the world has entered a period of volatility in which historical weather patterns are no longer a reliable guide to future...
Recent technological advances have brought the president’s goals a bit closer to reality.
Iran responds by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accusing US of striking near its sole nuclear power plant The US has launched new airstrikes against Iran, hours after Donald Trump threatened to escalate the conflict unless Iran stopped attacking ships in the strait of Hormuz. Iran, which was burying its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Thursday, responded by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the US of striking near its sole nuclear power plant. Continue reading...
Stocks rose on Thursday and oil dropped even though tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high.
Mumbai experienced unprecedented rainfall, exceeding normal monthly totals in just one week. This extreme weather reflects climate change altering rainfall patterns across India. Warmer air and seas contribute to more intense and concentrated rain events. Urban development and infrastructure limits exacerbate flooding issues in the city. Adapting to these changing monsoons requires smarter planning and natural buffer protection.
Greenland Energy says billions of barrels of crude lie beneath territory and claims it has exploration permits – a claim flatly denied by Nuuk On 10 June, a snowy-haired American in his 60s addressed the residents of a remote Greenland hamlet. He was there to tell them about a business venture supported by figures linked to Donald Trump. “So,” Robert Price said via an interpreter, “we have a project to drill for oil here.” The Texas oil company that Price represents, Greenland Energy, hopes to prove that billions of barrels of crude lie underground by bringing in 300 shipping containers of drilling kit. Continue reading...
Hurricanes, wildfires and other disruptions have taken a heavy toll on eastern U.S. timberlands, a new working paper shows.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Energy efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run. In a new analysis, the Trump administration ignored the second half of that equation—a move that energy experts fear could […]
[Leadership] As the rainy season gathers momentum across Nigeria, flooding has once again become a defining feature of public concern. In a recent statement on the flooding in Lagos, the Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yussuf Kelani, observed that "Climate change has altered the frequency, duration and intensity of rainfall across many regions of the country.
Ukraine hit energy infrastructure, oil tankers and military assets as part of a campaign targeting Russian forces' supply routes and financing sources.
Oil keeps rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.
The government continues to grapple with the challenge of lowering retail oil prices, which remain stubbornly above 30 baht per litre despite recent declines in global crude markets.
The international effort to rein in climate change is boosting demand for carbon-free power from reactors.
Scientists hope to learn more about the impact of climate change on coasts through people's photos.
The new round of bombing in the Middle East has underscored the precarity of relying on fossil fuels. The war is speeding up the global transition to EVs, solar, and batteries, experts say.
Temperatures across ravaged region 3C above average as scientists warn of risks for people, ecosystems and infrastructure Record wildfires in Europe show failure to adapt carries a mounting cost Western Europe has been scorched by its hottest June on record, scientists have said, as the UK enters its third heatwave of the year and wildfires ravage France and Spain. Inflamed by carbon pollution , the deadly June heatwave helped push surface air temperatures for the region 3.06C above their average from recent decades, according to the EU’s Copernicus climate monitoring service. Continue reading...
The insurance cost of electric vehicles is still putting many would-be buyers. So what can be done about it?
Washington criticised China on Wednesday for providing only a few hours’ notice ahead of its launch of a submarine-fired ballistic missile into the Pacific, saying Beijing’s actions fell short of standards followed by other major nuclear powers. The US State Department said China failed to provide sufficient information ahead of Sunday’s test, which it said took place amid Beijing’s “rapid and opaque nuclear weapons build-up”. “We monitored China’s submarine-launched ballistic missile test on...
A report by energy think-tank Ember revealed the biomass power station in North Yorkshire generated record emissions of 14.1million tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) last year
Global stock markets declined and oil prices surged on Wednesday. US President Donald Trump cast doubt on the temporary Iran conflict truce. This raised fears that renewed fighting could disrupt global energy supplies. Wall Street opened lower after Trump suggested the ceasefire was effectively over. Investors are concerned that renewed hostilities could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Takeover bid for renowned Scottish oil firm highlights competition for reserves fuelled by war on Iran
The Canadian Social Survey is a quarterly national survey that collects information on a variety of social topics. For the first time, it included questions around climate change.
[This Day] Peter Uzoho narrates how the arrival of a solar-powered mini-grid under the Rural Electrification Agency's (REA) Distributed Access through Renewable Energy Scale-Up project is beginning to change both commercial activity and daily life in Damakusa community.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief Clean power added more to global energy supplies than any other source in 2025, according to the latest Energy Institute statistical review of world energy. Outside the Covid pandemic, it was also the first year ever in which wind and solar, when combined, contributed more new energy than any of the individual fossil fuels. The findings illustrate the “growing prominence” of electricity in the global energy system, according to the Energy Institute , a professional membership body that took over the production of the annual statistical review from oil firm BP in 2023. It notes that electricity demand is rising much faster, at 3% in 2025, than energy use overall at 1.7% – and that all of the new power supply came from...
Donald Trump has declared the peace deal with Iran dead after its 'scum' regime opened fire on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, and he said further US strikes are planned for this evening.
The new assessment was required by the industry regulator, after it found several areas had not been adequately addressed in a previous submission.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's federal government has launched a $12 million international climate resilience project covering 17 cities across the country, but areas administered by the Northeastern Administration were not included among the project sites.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said his military struck oil refineries in the Saratov region and republics of Tatarstan and Bashkortostan.
Fresh tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime route for 20% of the world’s oil, could keep gasoline from falling below the $3 mark.
Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issues Much of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities. But there is still a widespread lack of progress among countries in dealing with the climate crisis , according to the latest edition of an influential environmental scorecard. The biennial Yale University index again ranks Estonia as the best-performing of 177 assessed countries, after strong recent efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and protect its ecosystems. Luxembourg is second, and the UK is third, having moved up from fifth place in the 2024 index. Continue reading...
There are far better ways to tackle climate breakdown, but successive governments have chosen to listen to the fossil fuel companies instead The new prime minister will be looking for money? Well, here’s £21.7bn lying on the ground. The government could cancel its deranged, disastrous carbon capture and storage (CCS) programme at no cost to public welfare: in fact, it would greatly reduce the harm we will suffer. Sorry, did I say £21.7bn? That’s the figure the government has been putting in its press releases for spending on this programme between now and 2050. But this covers only the first phase of the project. The climate experts Dr Andrew Boswell and Simon Oldridge worked through the data produced by the government’s Climate Change Committee, which was scattered across different spreadsheets...
The Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative is delivering a windfall that states can use to cut planet-warming emissions — or lower bills.
The federal Department of Energy issued an emergency order last month to keep the plant available to operate.
India has been busily adding renewables to its grid over the past decade and is increasingly using coal plants flexibly to accommodate more solar power during the day
Joab Jorge runs Dream Latte Cafe, a speciality coffee shop and small-batch roastery, with his mother Ces out of their old ancestral home in Pilar, a town in Bataan province some 180km (112 miles) northwest of Manila. Rising electricity costs and frequent blackouts have put a strain on the business, which has already had to raise prices by 10 per cent to cover higher costs for goods and imported coffee beans since the energy crisis triggered by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in February. The...
The United States launched fresh strikes against Iran and revoked a temporary licence allowing Iranian oil sales on Tuesday, after three commercial vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, in a sharp escalation that threatened to unravel last month’s fragile ceasefire. US Central Command said American forces had begun military operations against Iran in response to attacks on commercial shipping transiting one of the world’s most strategically important waterways. “US Central Command...
John Swinney is under growing pressure to support new oil and gas drilling after an MSP who was one of his key advisers backed two key developments.
With just under five years left to complete the UN's Sustainable Development Goals, a new report shows what's hampering progress. And what the solutions are.
Stocks dropped on Tuesday as chipmakers tumbled again. Oil climbed following renewed tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with the former revoking a sanctions waiver following Tehran's attacks against ships crossing through the Strait of Hormuz.
De-escalation of war in the Middle East has lowered oil prices and eased fears of economic downturn but households are still feeling the pinch Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Fears of a recession have fallen away, with economists saying that Australia is set to safely navigate the biggest global oil supply shock in history even as they warn of sub-standard growth in the year ahead. The de-escalation of the Middle East conflict has been accompanied by a major retreat in global oil prices back to prewar levels, essentially removing the worst-case scenarios contemplated before Donald Trump’s wobbly ceasefire with Iran was announced in mid-June. Continue reading...
An SNP MSP has broken with his party, calling for the Jackdaw and Rosebank oil fields to be approved by the UK Government.
Today, most rechargeable batteries are made from lithium ions, but sodium-ion alternatives could make battery tech much cheaper and offer other advantages
Communities for a Better Environment says the California Air Resources Board failed to fully study changes meant to ease pressure on oil refineries and other industries.
Singapore and Indonesia’s latest push to trade low-carbon electricity could become more than a bilateral energy deal, with analysts saying it might offer Southeast Asia a practical test case for a regional power grid that has long struggled to move from ambition to implementation. The cooperation, centred on electricity-import deals and cross-border interconnector projects, is also expected to strengthen Singapore’s energy security and help the city state reach its sustainability goals, while...
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New Economics Foundation and Finance Innovation Lab suggest loan scheme backed by Bank of England could benefit up to 8m homes Millions of UK households could save hundreds of pounds a year on their energy bills if the government were to approve low-cost loans for solar panel installation, research has found. Solar panels with batteries are one of the cheapest ways to generate electricity and reduce energy bills , but with an upfront cost of about £6,000 they are still beyond the reach of most cash-strapped UK households while other countries forge ahead with installation. Continue reading...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) has launched a major hippo translocation exercise in Nyandarua County after prolonged drought forced the animals out of their natural habitat, escalating human-wildlife conflict in the area.
A group of Scottish Labour MPs have called for controversial new oil and gas projects in Scotland to be approved
Boiling temperatures taxed regional grids in ways that are rarely seen due in part to data centers and climate change.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says the proposed Northern Shield corridor would reduce Canada’s reliance on foreign energy.
Here's an inside look at how a climate regulation became a battleground between the U.S. and Europe.
Cuba on Monday suffered its third nationwide power outage since the start of the year, causing mounting despair in the face of an energy collapse precipitated by a US fuel blockade. The communist island was already struggling to keep the lights on before US President Donald Trump in January cut off its oil supplies, depleting the dwindling supply of fuel for its power plants. Union Electrica (UNE), the state electricity company, announced a “total disconnection” to the entire island at midday,...
Energy and environmental organizations are reacting with alarm to the new Canada-Alberta deal to build a new oil pipeline to the West Coast, questioning whether new buyers can be found for the oil that may eventually flow through the pipelines.
New Zealand’s flood-prone homes are outperforming the rest of the country’s moribund housing market, as buyers chase lower prices and shrug off climate risks. Properties facing the highest flood risk have gained 26.1 per cent in value since January 2020, compared with 19.8 per cent for homes with no exposure, property consultancy Cotality said in Wellington on Tuesday. Discounts of as much as NZ$100,000 (US$60,000) on some houses were proving too tempting for cost-conscious consumers, it...
Heavy rainfall caused a major landslide near the Kwar hydroelectric project in Kishtwar. Flash floods and mudslides blocked the Kishtwar-Doda Highway, burying several vehicles under debris. Large volumes of mud and boulders entered the project site, damaging construction equipment and materials. Three gates of the Baglihar dam were opened as the Chenab river water level increased significantly. District administrations in Doda and Kishtwar are monitoring weather conditions and river flow.
The group Water Not Coal, led by country music singer Corb Lund, says it's exploring its legal options after being told its citizen petition against coal mining has failed.
[ENA] - The closing days of June and the first week of July 2026 were marked by a convergence of political transitions, economic recalibrations, technological acceleration, and intensifying climate pressures, underscoring the growing interdependence of global systems. Leadership developments in the Middle East, shifting security dynamics in Europe, rapid expansion in artificial intelligence investment, volatile energy markets, record-breaking heatwaves across multiple continents, and the 250th anniversary of
Saudi Arabia has slashed its crude oil prices for Asian customers by a significant $11 per barrel for August, the largest reduction in over two decades. This move reflects weakening demand in Asia and easing geopolitical tensions, which have stabilized global oil markets. With supply conditions improving and Middle Eastern shipping routes normalizing, Saudi Aramco is adjusting its strategy to maintain market share amidst increased competition.
Learn how climate change and changes to public health policy may be behind the increase of flesh-eating bacteria in U.S. coastal waters.
The plan follows an agreement signed between Ontario, Alberta and Saskatchewan to explore an east-west energy corridor and railway.
Indian refiners Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp have secured millions of crude barrels from Angola, Nigeria, and Brazil to bolster national reserves. This strategic procurement follows a significant drawdown in stockpiles due to Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Inventories have since rebounded, nearing a year-high, signaling a stabilization of India's energy security amidst global market fluctuations and OPEC+ output adjustments.
Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul Marshall The hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal. Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”. Continue reading...
Himachal Pradesh's Rs 5,000 crore apple economy faces a severe climate crisis, with production projected to plummet by nearly 40% this year. Unseasonal rains, hailstorms, and erratic weather have significantly impacted output, affecting an estimated 2.5 lakh farming families. Growers are grappling with rising costs and a desperate need for improved irrigation and crop insurance.
Wind turbines offer alternative energy generation. Commercial wind farms come in two flavors, offshore and onshore, and they've got different capabilities.
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say US president pursuing ‘personal vendetta’ at their expense Donald Trump has blamed everything – from “national security” issues, the deaths of birds and whales , and cancer – in his decades-long campaign against windfarms. But as the Trump administration continues to undermine the industry, what worries workers most are their jobs. Since taking office for the second term, Trump has issued an executive order aiming to halt all wind-energy leases and permits, attempted to issue stop-work orders on wind projects under construction, and paid more than $2.6bn in settlements to buy out wind energy leases. And hundreds of workers have been affected. Continue reading...
Dawn, the multi-million-pound supercomputer owned by the University of Cambridge , was forced offline on June 27 when temperatures at the institution reached 30C.
Caribbean leaders are meeting in Saint Lucia for their annual summit, confronting a convergence of global and regional challenges ranging from rising living costs and climate change to crime, food security and geopolitical tensions. The 51st Regular Meeting of the Conference of Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM), the regional organisation that promotes […]
Ukrainian drone strikes are increasingly targeting Russia's oil refineries and storage facilities, disrupting fuel production and distribution, and creating economic challenges for Moscow amid ongoing conflict.
State senators said climate programs would curb costs over the long term.
Robert Levy, executive counsel at the oil company, will retire from his role and join the federal government later this month.
Almost daily long-range attacks on Russian oil facilities have created a fuel crisis.
An Indian government report last year found that of the region’s 697 natural lakes, 315 have disappeared and 203 have shrunk since 1967.
[Daba Finance] Pan-African climate venture capital firm Catalyst Fund reached the second close of its debut fund with $30 million in commitments. The fund is raising capital to back early-stage startups building climate resilience solutions across Africa.
The storm, with winds of nearly 290km/h (180mph) and gusts of 350km/h, is lashing the island of Rota.
Householders with solar rooftops can now apply to sell their excess power to electricity authorities.
Indian markets brace for a pivotal week as the June-quarter earnings season kicks off with TCS on July 9. Investors will scrutinize results and management commentary on demand and AI. Global cues, including US Fed minutes and crude oil price stability, alongside domestic monsoon progress, will also shape market sentiment. Foreign investor activity is another key factor to watch.
The city is testing heat and transport plans against an influx of global sports fans, which should both inform Olympic decisions and help it cope with growing climate risks.
Hit by the biggest energy supply shock in decades during the Middle East war, import-dependent India is expanding domestic crude exploration, its oil minister says. India, the world’s third-largest importer of oil and the second-largest buyer of liquefied petroleum gas, faced major disruptions due to restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict between the United States and Iran. With a temporary US-Iran deal in place to pause hostilities, oil and gas shipments are flowing through...
Ukrainian drones targeted an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and military sites near the Baltic coast overnight, escalating attacks on Russia's energy sector. Governor Alexander Beglov confirmed the Kirovsky district oil terminal was hit, with no casualties. President Zelensky claimed responsibility, stating the strikes hit revenue-generating oil infrastructure and the naval base at Kronstadt. These actions come amid deepening fuel shortages across Russia, with long queues reported at petrol stations.
There is something odd about the debate on China’s “overcapacity”. Europe says the world needs cheaper and faster clean energy deployment, yet complains when China produces the solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and electric vehicles that make this possible. Bruegel, a Brussels-based think tank specialising in economic policy, recently published a working paper, “To what extent can green infrastructure investment mitigate China’s clean-energy overcapacity?” It argues that China’s industrial...
St Petersburg governor reports no victims after ‘large-scale’ overnight attack that also hit Baltic port of Vysotsk Ukraine launched a big overnight drone attack on St Petersburg and the surrounding area, hitting the city’s oil terminal and port infrastructure in the wider region. The St Petersburg governor, Alexander Beglov, said the city had been subjected to a “large-scale” drone attack that had hit its oil terminal. He said there were no casualties and the aftermath of the attack had been dealt with. Continue reading...
Not everyone has the time or technical know-how to change their car's oil, which is why quick oil change shops exist. You might want to avoid this one, though.
Governor Alexander Drozdenko said drones had struck the port of Vysotsk, which handles oil, grain, coal and liquefied natural gas.
India has permitted four Chinese power equipment manufacturers with local production to bid on critical government power projects for two years. This relaxation, aimed at accelerating power network expansion and renewable energy integration, follows a power ministry request. The move, however, has drawn sharp criticism from the Congress, citing ongoing border disputes and trade deficits with China.
Labour has approved a wave of renewable energy projects, but turning plans into power remains slow. Why is that? Labour has a race on its hands if it is to lock in its promise to achieve a virtually zero-carbon electricity system by 2030. Britain’s next prime minister will have to move fast: the climate emergency is raging , high energy bills are driving up the cost of living and the reactionary right is threatening a fossil fuel push if it wins power. Continue reading...
“we are supposed to conserve energy while @taylorswift13 lights up the garden like an effing Christmas tree,” one disgruntled New Yorker tweeted.View Entire Post ›
Meghalaya faces an "existential crisis" with over 80% rainfall deficiency in June, Chief Minister Conrad Sangma warned. He stressed that climate change is a present reality, urging immediate action through natural farming, water conservation, and spring rejuvenation. Preparedness, not just forecasts, is key. Collaborative efforts across communities and institutions are vital to build a resilient Meghalaya for future generations.
Environmental groups say they wanted to see more of a commitment to decarbonization included in Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline to the west coast.
Experts said climate change was 'unequivocally' responsible for the weather's intensity.
Indian equity benchmarks closed higher on Friday, buoyed by positive global sentiment, falling crude oil prices, and anticipation of a softer interest rate environment. The Nifty 50 and BSE Sensex both saw gains, with the Nifty 50 ending the week nearly 1% up. Realty and IT sectors led the gains, while PSU Banks and Auto sectors experienced declines. The rupee also strengthened against the dollar.
Petrol and diesel prices in India have risen by around Rs 7.5 per litre since May 15. The first hike in the retail rates came over two and a half months after the US-Iran war began. Private retailer Nayara Energy has already cut rates of petrol and diesel.
Port expansion and protections for whales part of BC and Alberta plan to expand country’s presence overseas The governments of Canada and the province of Alberta will move forward on a major new oil pipeline after the pair announced a plan to ease concerns of British Columbia and First Nations on the Pacific coast. Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, shuttled between British Columbia and Alberta on Thursday to announce more than C$150bn in new investments in both provinces, part of a broader project of reducing trade with the United States and expanding his country’s presence in overseas markets. Continue reading...
Germans save an ancient woodland from coal mining, Australia gives away surplus solar power, and how does a city become the world's best place for cyclists?
[Vanguard] A Nigerian environmental scientist, Julius Odemi Brown - The CEO of Ecofrost Solutions Limited, has led the successful implementation of an innovative in-situ remediation programme that restored crude oil-contaminated soil and groundwater at an oil and gas facility in the Niger Delta, highlighting the growing role of indigenous expertise in environmental restoration within Nigeria's energy sector.
[Vanguard] Sunset, Ajuye Used to Disappear.Nestled Along a Dusty Farming Corridor in North Central Nigeria, the Community of Ajuye Was a Place That Fell Still After Sunset. Once Darkness Settled Over Its Market Stalls and Clay Walled Compounds, Businesses Closed Early, Generators Sputtered to a Halt and Much of the Town Retreated Indoors.
Experts agree that humans can only comfortably survive in the thermoneutral zone, a surprisingly narrow Goldilocks range between 17 and 24 degrees Celsius. This gives us a problem as climate change pushes up summer temperatures alarmingly, resulting in record heatwaves around the world. Already, about 12 per cent of the Earth’s land area is uninhabitable due to deadly climate conditions. This is set to rise to over 45 per cent by 2100, with at least 44 per cent of the world’s population likely...
Weekend’s high temperatures and humidity ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, researchers say The scorching heat blanketing much of the US this week would have been “virtually impossible” if not for the climate crisis, researchers have found, warning that the high temperatures could threaten Independence Day celebrations and World Cup matches this weekend. “The climate the country has today is fundamentally different to the one it had when the founding fathers signed the Declaration of Independence,” said Theodore Keeping, extreme weather and wildfire researcher at Imperial College London, in a press release. Continue reading...
Nuclear power is one of the more efficient means of generating power, and data centers require a lot of it, so how many reactors would it take?
From June 3 to 13, aircraft at Ellington Field in Houston gave students a firsthand look at how scientists study Earth from the air. Through NASA’s Student Airborne Research Program, or SARP, students learned how airborne field campaigns collect data used in atmospheric science, ecology, air quality research, and climate modeling. This year’s activity took place […]
Scotland’s agriculture minister has visited Bakkafrost Scotland’s Applecross facility, which combines renewable energy, advanced technology and skilled rural jobs.
Restoring Nature Helps Accelerate Soweto’s Green Economy sarah.brown@wri.org Thu, 07/02/2026 - 12:03 July 2, 2026 - Soweto, Johannesburg’s largest township, faces dual climate threats from flooding and extreme heat. These threats are compounded by the township’s soaring unemployment and an economy dominated by low-value and informal sectors. As a result, many residents have unpredictable livelihoods and limited capacity to recover from climate shocks. The Klip River system that runs through Soweto often floods during heavy rains. Without the economic resilience that comes from strong businesses and steady jobs, repairing flood-damaged homes and infrastructure can take months, leaving communities struggling to recover. Extreme heat poses another challenge. The township’s...
A federal appeals court order means that the National Park Service doesn't need to immediately restore exhibits about topics like slavery and climate change.
Thirteen birds were found covered in a sticky substance "smelling like fish oil", with many more seen.
The Alberta government is aiming for the pipeline to be designated a project of national interest by October and get shovels in the ground as early as September 2027.
Open access notables Warming climate has lengthened global intense tropical cyclone seasons , Liu et al., Nature Communication Intense tropical cyclones (TCs), which pose serious threats to human life and property, often occur within a short period of time each year, known as the intense TC season. Changes in the lengths of intense TC seasons under climate change are critical scientific and socioeconomic issues. While trends in overall TC seasons have been widely studied, the response of intense TC seasons to climate change remains underexplored. Here, we show that intense TC seasons have been lengthening globally since 1980, with statistically significant increasing trends ranging from 9.9–13.8 days/decade across all basins, equivalent to 7.4–21.9% increase...
A large number of mainland Chinese companies hoping to list shares on the Hong Kong stock exchange are anxiously waiting for a nod from the mainland securities regulator, with many now at risk of having their listing applications lapse. More than 430 companies were currently waiting in the initial public offering (IPO) pipeline, according to data from bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). More than 30, including mainland supermarket chain Qiandama and Eve Energy, a...
Demand for critical energy transition minerals (CETMs) is expected to surge over the coming decades as countries expand clean technology capacity, develop electric vehicles, create battery storage, implement renewable energy systems, and introduce digital infrastructure according to UNCTADs latest report, The Shifting Dynamics of Critical Minerals Trade. CETMs include lithium, nickel, cobalt, and rare earth […]
Russia hammered Kyiv with an 11-hour drone and missile attack overnight into Thursday morning, killing at least 20 civilians in the city and injuring scores more, in what Moscow said was retaliation for Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities.
The justices gave big business key victories this term. Next comes a showdown that could reshape climate lawsuits nationwide.
Under the much-contested bill, fossil fuel companies would pay $50 billion toward climate change adaptation projects.
New research published in a U.S. science journal found that as the number of insects declines, tree swallows at Long Point Bird Observatory in Ontario have been producing fewer eggs and are shrinking in body size.
India and Japan are set to sign a crucial agreement to bolster liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply security, aiming to counter global disruptions. A joint task force is anticipated to coordinate stockpiling and enhance energy cooperation. The summit, focusing on economic security and resilient supply chains, will also cover critical minerals, AI, and semiconductors, with significant private sector investments expected.
Ripple effects from the Middle East conflict force developing countries to burn fiscal space on fossil fuel subsidies, wiping out investment in health, education and climate, according to new report.
A transatlantic debate ignites as Paris blames America's heavy air conditioning use for contributing to Europe's heatwave deaths. While the US mocks France's lack of AC, experts highlight America's significant emissions. The article contrasts this with the US's own struggles with extreme heat and a dismissive attitude towards climate science, underscoring the urgent need for sustainable cooling solutions.
The climate crisis and worsening disparity could be responsible for more than 100,000 deaths a year in Europe, which should set off alarm bells for policymakers • Don’t get This Is Europe delivered to your inbox? Sign up here Call it a tale of two heatwave experiences. As brutally hot conditions brought much of western Europe to its knees, an American writer living in Paris asserted that , for many, the heat was not “nearly as apocalyptic” as most media were suggesting. He said he had yet to buy a fan, instead relying on closed shutters, misting sessions and open windows in the evening to keep his ground-level flat cool. Continue reading...
Heat is one of the easiest things to attribute to climate change, an expert said.
A new study suggests creating a satellite constellation, dubbed StormWall, that could reduce the impacts of the worst solar storms by more than 50%. The novel plan, which involves dumping gas into the magnetosphere, could be the only way to directly protect ourselves from dangerous space weather, experts say.
Delhi has officially launched its Electric Vehicles Policy 2026, effective July 1, 2026, aiming to boost EV adoption and improve air quality until March 2030. The policy offers significant tax exemptions for electric cars and substantial subsidies for two and three-wheelers. It also mandates the phasing out of petrol and CNG two-wheeler registrations by April 2028, alongside a Rs 15,000 crore investment and plans for over 30,000 charging points.
Drought-resistant grass and drainage pipes ensure games can keep going even in times of drought or heavy rain. The post How a Maryland soccer complex became more climate-resilient appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator and climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description El Niño has begun, and there's high risk that it could be a Super El Niño: bringing with it extreme weather, like heatwaves, droughts and downpours. And the world is bracing itself for record smashing temperatures. But is this natural swing in the climate partly down to climate change? Is climate change shifting the balance of El Niño? Either way, El Niño and climate change are combining to threaten us like we've never seen before. Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam
Iran said it is selling oil at prices that are roughly 20% higher than before the war.
The class politics of extreme heat are very real and very dangerous – but that doesn’t stop the billionaire press from peddling its agenda Every time you think the idiocy has hit rock bottom, it discovers a new level. It turns out there’s an even deeper hole you can dig for yourself than climate-science denial: heat-stress denial. Across the billionaire press last week, columnists and leader writers minimised the health impacts of the heatwave, particularly in schools. Expect more of this next week, when temperatures are forecast to soar again . An editorial in the Telegraph (which represents the newspaper’s view) titled “Hot weather alarmism treats the public like children” maintained that “unlike in the seventies, when people were largely trusted to look after themselves, officialdom...
The company’s fortunes have faced a volatile ride over the last year as it sought to restart oil production off the California coast.
The project cancellation is another blow for carbon capture and sequestration, which the oil and natural gas industry has long promoted as key to fighting global warming.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Global agricultural leaders, policymakers, scientists, agripreneurs, and farmers have converged in Nairobi for DialogueNEXT in Africa, a high-level summit aimed at accelerating agricultural innovation and strengthening food systems as the continent faces mounting climate pressures and rapid population growth.
[The Conversation Africa] South Africa is moving away from coal-fired electricity, which currently supplies 74% of the country's power, to wind and solar energy. But as the country's experience shows, the transition is complex and is being slowed down.
At least 1,028 people died during Spain's recent heat wave as the country endured its hottest January-to-June period on record. Scientists said the extreme heat across Europe was driven by climate change.
The Nationalists are facing growing pressure to lift their ban on nuclear energy after it was revealed Scotland has 'high potential' for new power plants.
STATEMENT: World Bank Extends Climate Change Action Plan, But Drops Key Climate Finance Target nate.shelter@wri.org Tue, 06/30/2026 - 13:39 WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2026) — This week, the World Bank Board of Directors decided to drop its goal of having 45% of its investments support climate mitigation and adaptation. The Board extended the rest of the Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP), which was set to expire today, and agreed to conduct a review of the Plan. Elimination of the 45% climate finance goal came at the demand of the current United States administration, along with a small number of additional countries, including Russia and Saudi Arabia. It comes despite resistance from a large coalition of developing nations and other shareholders — a bloc of nearly...
Past and present leaders of wealthy nations such as UK and Germany have argued their actions are insignificant On first hearing, it is a position that sounds reasonable. “When our share of global emissions is less than 1%,” Rishi Sunak argued when he was the UK prime minister in 2023, “how can it be right that British citizens are now being told to sacrifice even more than others?” Sunak is not the only world leader to have cited such figures while delaying cuts to pollution. In 2019, Scott Morrison, Australia’s then prime minister, used his country’s 1.3% of global emissions to reject any suggestion Australia was not “doing our bit” on climate breakdown. In July, the German chancellor, Friedrich Merz, pointed to his country’s 2% share of global emissions while supporting loopholes in European...
Here’s my radical plan. Rather than shutting her down, let’s keep asking her politely to please explain. It is here where she is most exposed Australians have had a gutful. Across this wide brown land the waves of anger generate their own source of energy as we raise the one-fingered salute to the government, corporate elites and, increasingly, each other. I get it. I’ve had it up to here with climate backsliding. I’m appalled at the genocide in Gaza. I’m outraged that one man’s stupidity is dragging the world into recession. I’ve nothing but contempt for the tech-bros selling their AI snake oil, the consultancy firms gaming the system and grifters like Kyle and Karl sucking up all the oxygen. Continue reading...
After nearly thirty years undergoing substantial renovations, Russia's Kirov-class missile cruiser, the Admiral Nakhimov, is back in action. This nuclear-powered giant, featuring cutting-edge missile systems and superior air defense capabilities, has been deployed along critical NATO shipping lanes in the Arctic. The cruiser’s return represents a major increase in Russia's maritime strength, aimed at asserting dominance in important northern regions.
Europe’s Soaring Heat and the Great Air Conditioning Dilemma sarah.brown@wri.org Tue, 06/30/2026 - 08:27 Europe’s summer started early and hot this year. Two intense heat waves in May and June drove temperatures to above 40 degrees C (104 degrees F) , disrupting transport, triggering power outages under intense energy demand and straining hospitals. Several countries registered their hottest June day on record, prompting authorities to close schools, cancel outdoor events and open cooling stations across affected cities. Deadly heat waves have become the new norm in recent years for Europe, the world’s fastest-warming continent . With air conditioning in only 20% of the Europe’s buildings , city leaders face a pressing dilemma: how to keep people cool without...
Iraqi oil stranded by the Middle East conflict has escaped the Persian Gulf over the past ten days as transit via the Strait of Hormuz eased during an uneasy US-Iran ceasefire. Vessels carrying about 14 million barrels of Iraqi oil exited the Gulf in the latter part of June and are now carrying crude to buyers in Asia, Europe and the US, according to tanker tracking data compiled by Bloomberg. That is the equivalent of about 1.4 million barrels a day over the 10-day period. All cargoes loaded...
Beijing, whose stockpiles and renewables industry allowed it to withstand energy shock, is now gaining from global solar and EV push China has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report by the geopolitical consulting firm Asia Group concluded that China had weathered the storm of the global commodities crisis resulting from the closure of the Middle Eastern waterway, and also stood to gain from the economic and geopolitical trends sparked by the wider conflict. Continue reading...
Plus, how your community can keep people safe during heat waves. The post Europe broils, U.S. bakes appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Geopolitical headwinds, ageing infrastructure and changes at the top of government are among the ongoing challenges facing the oil and gas sector
Even as Puerto Rico's fisherfolk navigate rising seas and monster storms, a maze of bureaucracy is proving to be their biggest obstacle.
Energy analysts are warning that the market may be underestimating the lingering risks of the Iran war to global oil supplies.
Delhi's new EV policy, effective July 1, prioritizes pure electric vehicles, excluding hybrids. It offers substantial road tax and registration fee exemptions for electric cars under Rs 30 lakh, alongside a Rs 1 lakh incentive for scrapping old cars to buy new EVs. Subsidies are also available for electric two and three-wheelers, aiming to significantly curb pollution and boost clean mobility.
Heat pumps are more than just a way to keep your home comfortable without using fossil fuels.
After forcing a Colorado coal unit to stay open, Energy Secretary Chris Wright says talks are underway about cost allocation.
California's biggest oil producer is getting into new lines of business: carbon capture and storage and data centers.
Snow coverage is in a long-term spiral due to rising temperatures caused by climate change, according to data from the Bureau of Meteorology.
[The Conversation Africa] The global push for a transition to green energy has sparked demand for critical minerals such as lithium, vanadium, copper and cobalt. These are needed for electric vehicles, wind turbines and solar panels. Sub-Saharan Africa hosts about 30% of the world's mineral reserves, including huge quantities of critical minerals: 92% of all platinum, 36% of all chromium, 54% of all manganese and 56% of all cobalt.
Moves to cut the cost of renewable energy projects have alarming implications for Scotland as launch of key funding round nears
The president argued falling crude oil prices should translate into cheaper gas, renewed accusations of illegal 'gouging,' and again called on California to reduce its gasoline taxes.
Dale Vince claimed the Energy Secretary's £50billion of green schemes were a 'colossal waste of money' for the economy and the environment.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE03332F, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Zhenjing Jiang, Zijuan Du, Wei Zhang, Ruwei Chen, Yuhang Dai, Yanfei Zhang, Hang Yang, Jie Chen, Zhe Cui, Fuhan Cui, Guoju Zhang, Shuangying Lei, Haizheng Tao, Litao Sun, Kuibo Yin, Yuanzheng Yue, Guanjie He Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) feature cost-effective and inherent safety, making them suitable for large-scale energy storage applications. However, acquiring a stable solid electrolyte interphase (SEI) on the Zn anode is... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Main focus is on massive northern substation hub, now planned for Toft
A tornado touched down in western Manitoba on Sunday night, Environment and Climate Change Canada and the Northern Tornado Project have confirmed.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate-related disasters are becoming more frequent and more intense across sub-Saharan Africa. Floods, droughts, heatwaves and storms are no longer isolated environmental events. They increasingly shape livelihoods, inequality, public trust and the relationship between citizens and the state.
US commerce department accuses state of ‘environmental terrorism’ and plans to evaluate its coastal agency The Trump administration plans to evaluate the performance of the California Coastal Commission, in the latest escalation of a dispute between the state’s Democratic leaders and the federal government over energy production. Per federal law, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (Noaa) is required to conduct reviews of federally approved coastal management programs, which take into consideration “the extent to which the State of California has implemented and enforced the program approved by the [commerce] Secretary”. Continue reading...
At least 130 million Europeans will see temperatures of 35C and above today Meanwhile, Ukraine is bracing to absorb the impact of the heatwave on its energy network, already pummelled by Russian attacks over more than four years of war, AFP reported. Grid operators in at least five regions – from Ivano-Frankivsk in the west to Zaporizhzhia on the frontline in the south – announced temporary restrictions on energy usage would be in force during parts of Tuesday. Continue reading...
A team of universities, led by Addis Ababa University, has joined forces to implement a four-year Intra-Africa academic mobility project aimed at strengthening agroforestry research and education for climate change mitigation. The project, dubbed Strengthening Agroforestry Research and Education for Climate Change Mitigation in Africa (SERA), brings together JKUAT (Kenya) and Addis Ababa University (Ethiopia) […]
Oil edged up on Monday after a flareup in the Strait of Hormuz over the past days.
Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant. Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirmed core systems remained untouched by the incident. Reliance Infrastructure's contract involved conventional services, not core nuclear systems. A third-party data center provider reported a partial data breach attempt. Isro sources clarified that scientist and engineer resignations are within normal levels.
Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global temperatures and now locked in place in the Pacific Ocean could develop into the strongest on record, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. Climatologists are watching the strengthening El Niño with increasing alarm , saying the forecasts from climate models in the coming months are “mind blowing” and “astounding”. Continue reading...
The report is likely to rank among the institution’s most deeply scrutinized publications in recent years.
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do list UK politics live – latest updates Wildfires cast a pall of smoke this week over Greater Manchester , whose former mayor Andy Burnham stands on the threshold of No 10. Amid three UK heatwaves so far this year, which have killed thousands of people in England and Wales, damaged harvests and left children crying in classrooms , the new prime minister’s plans for the climate crisis remain as shrouded as his city. “Burnham has been very quiet about the climate [crisis] so far,” says Chris Venables, an environmental campaigner and fellow at the Green Alliance thinktank. “I don’t think [it] is at the forefront of his mind, but that does not mean he will water down this agenda.”...
Scotland may need between £7.8 billion and £14.2 billion of investment over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate change, according to new research led by the University of Strathclyde.
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
Am Lollapalooza-Wochenende in Berlin drohen Regen und Wind: Wir zeigen die aktuelle Wetter-Prognose und geben Tipps für ein wetterfestes Festival-Outfit. Es sollte das Sommerwochenende schlechthin in Berlin werden: Am 17. und 18. Juli steht das Lollapalooza Festival in der deutschen Hauptstadt an. Doch die Vibes haben leider nichts von Zara Larssons „Midnight Sun“ oder Lordes „Solar Power“ – der Wetterbericht verspricht eher grau und nass à la „Rain Over Me“ von Pitbull. Damit sich die... Der Beitrag Lollapalooza Berlin: Wetter-Prognose und Tipps fürs Festival-Outfit erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 oil tunnel, which would run under the Straits of Mackinac, still needs state and federal permits.
Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames. This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern. Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research. The crater's future as a burning inferno appears uncertain.
India's Nuclear Power Corporation stated a data breach involves conventional plant facilities. The reported leaked files pertain only to non-nuclear safety systems. These documents were prepared by Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. for common services. The breach does not compromise nuclear security or reactor core systems. The affected information relates to plant units under construction.
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[This Day] Falling equipment costs, battery storage and smarter energy infrastructure dominated discussions at Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026, as industry leaders said Nigeria's renewable energy market is entering a new stage of development.
[African Arguments] On 16-18 June in Mombasa, the Our Ocean Conference met on African soil for the first time, and over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organisations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and the blue economy. I have sat in enough such rooms to know the applause is not the test. Driving back along the coast afterwards, I kept turning over a thought that fits no panel agenda: the ocean is not fragmented: our
Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewable energy developer and operator, has announced plans to forge new business partnerships aimed at supplying clean power to overseas investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
Crude oil prices climbed for a fourth day, exceeding eighty-five dollars per barrel. Investors reacted to escalating United States and Iran conflict and shipping route security. United States strikes on Iran's missile sites and coastal defense positions occurred. This intensified worries over oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest prices could rise further depending on conflict developments.
Nuclear Power Corporation of India stated its core systems remain secure after a cyber incident. A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nuclear plant online. Reliance Group confirmed a partial data breach on a third-party provider's server. These leaked files are not connected to nuclear safety or security systems. The incident involved conventional balance of plant common service facilities.
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho told MPs that operators claimed that on June 23, the grid failed to meet necessary standards as temperatures reached 34C.
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic republic returned to talks. US Central Command said the strikes began at 1900 GMT and targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting the vital waterway. The US military also said one of its aircraft fired on and disabled an empty oil tanker that...
Tehran shuts strait of Hormuz and carries out retaliatory strikes as Trump threatens to attack site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme Middle East crisis – live updates Iran threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East after the US reimposed a blockade of its ports and ships, as the two countries traded strikes for a fifth day and Donald Trump threatened to attack a site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme while he weighed further expanding US strikes next week. The US blockade came into force early on Wednesday, and was followed by a 90-minute wave of strikes against Iran’s coastal defence systems and missile sites, according to the US military. Iranian authorities said the previous day of US strikes had killed at least seven troops, and wounded more than 300 people...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Bridgett Ennis s the prices of home battery systems fall, they’re becoming a key part of the modern electric grid. They can help homeowners store power from rooftop solar panels or the grid for use during outages or periods of high demand. And they can reduce strain on the grid during heat waves when electricity demand soars. In this interview with Yale Climate Connections, Raghu Belur, the chief products officer for Enphase Energy , explains how home battery systems can lower utility bills and create backup power during grid failures. He also says that batteries, including the batteries in electric vehicles, may one day make it possible for utilities to use power from many small sources to maintain a more reliable grid. ...
[Independent (Kampala)] Nigeria's discovery of a major new critical minerals province reflects a broader shift as Africa's leading oil producers invest in mining to diversify their resource economies.
[Vanguard] Forum to push African financing, gas development, local refining and cross-border petroleum market
Two tankers carrying Iranian oil are signalling Pakistan as their destination – an unusual move that may be an indication they are seeking a safe place to wait as the US blockade takes effect. The Rani and the Amil, which are carrying a combined 1 million barrels of crude, switched their destination signals to Karachi on Tuesday, ship-tracking data show. The two vessels were already outside the Persian Gulf when Washington reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian shipping. It is unlikely the...
Oil prices surged beyond eighty-five dollars per barrel on Wednesday. This occurred after the United States reinstated a naval blockade on Iran. Fighting between Washington and Tehran escalated, raising concerns over crude supplies. The United Arab Emirates reported Iranian cruise missile attacks on oil tankers. American forces continued strikes on Iranian military targets across the region.
The world has shifted from an era of seamless globalisation to a period of significant disruptions characterised by fragmented supply chains, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about climate change.
The National Academies report has been the subject of intense scrutiny by energy industry allies ahead of its release.
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Namibia have been urged to accelerate cooperation in the energy and mining sectors to unlock the economic potential of recent oil and gas discoveries and deepen regional integration.
On July 15, 2010, BP announced it had capped its crippled underwater well that sent millions of barrels of crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for three months.
An expert panel recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project. This project will be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh. It will boost renewable energy generation and cost an estimated Rs 11,835 crore. The project proponent will provide compensation and rehabilitation for displaced families. Further forest clearance is now required for this significant development.
Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on record The UK’s climatic extremes are becoming increasingly normal, a report has found, with last year the hottest on record and further “unprecedented changes” likely to break the record again soon. Data stretching back to 1884 shows the UK has never experienced a year as hot as 2025, according to the annual State of the UK Climate report, with temperatures pushed to dizzying heights by carbon pollution clogging the atmosphere. Continue reading...
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
[ENA] The past week underscored the increasingly interconnected nature of global affairs, as geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, technological competition and climate-related challenges unfolded simultaneously across multiple regions. Developments in one part of the world continued to reverberate across international markets, diplomatic relations and security calculations. These highlight how closely today's global landscape is intertwined.
A Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that "prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid."
Sixteen ScotWind offshore wind projects are expected to generate £25.5 billion in supply chain spending as Scotland expands its renewable energy sector.
GenCost report contradicts parties’ claims about abandoning emissions target, and finds nuclear would be most expensive way to generate power Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Claims by the Coalition and One Nation that abandoning a net zero climate target would bring down power prices are contradicted in a new CSIRO report on the costs of generating electricity. Generation costs will probably rise after 2030 regardless of Australia’s policy on net zero , according to the CSIRO’s annual GenCost report, but prices should then stabilise at levels below recent price spikes. Continue reading...
Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by 70 cents on last year Inflation cooled to an annual rate of 3.5% in June as the brief US-Iran ceasefire, which has since ended, brought energy prices down, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, has been elevated since the start of the war, largely because of higher energy prices. After mostly staying under 3% since mid-2024, CPI reached a three-year high of 4.2% in May – up from 2.4% in February. Month-over-month, CPI fell 0.8% in June, the largest one-month decrease since April 2020. Continue reading...
Scientist Lu Yaxiang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Physics, has spent a decade working to make sodium-ion batteries commercially viable. Those years of work on energy storage in April earned Lu a China Youth May Fourth Medal – the nation’s top honour for outstanding achievers under 35. For years, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market, even though their raw materials are scarce and environmentally demanding to extract. Sodium-ion batteries are seen as an...
Oil is giving up gains after Trump said he would scrap the plan to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. The post You can help scientists study walruses appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil keeps rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up.
Asia’s economies are once again staring down the barrel of the Strait of Hormuz as the latest breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire and Washington’s decision to impose a blockade-cum-toll threaten to keep energy costs elevated and shipping flows under strain. But economists and shipping analysts say the region is better placed to absorb the blow this time round. Oil prices jumped to a one-month high of US$84.78 a barrel on Tuesday morning as renewed fighting between Iran and the US over control of...
The cost of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was up around $86 US on Tuesday morning. That's higher than oil has been in recent weeks after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, but below the $100 mark that oil has reached earlier in the war.
In the year leading up to its dramatic seizure by US forces in the Indian Ocean, the oil tanker known as the MT Tifani made several trips between Iran and a stretch of water off the coast of Malaysia, around 60 miles from the glitzy skyscrapers of Singapore. During these trips, it often loitered in … The post The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Extreme heat forces the country to shut down nuclear reactors, just as the appetite for cheap, carbon-free electricity is set to explode.
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating Most of the UK media stories about the record-breaking heatwave that struck in June failed to mention the climate crisis, analysis has found. Nearly 2,500 articles about the extreme heat – when temperatures topped 37C, a record for the time of year – appeared in the UK’s nine main national daily media publications. But nearly three-quarters of them – about 72% – left out any mention of global heating or the climate, according to the analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Continue reading...
A group of more than 80 MPs and MSPs have signed a pledge to oppose the planned Rosebank oil field
The renewable energy systems have been switched off in dozens of schools across Suffolk after three separate blazes in less than a year.
As renewable energy grows, a massive waste problem is building. Discover the bizarre architectural ways companies are upcycling these giant machines.
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will describe the progress of AI as an inflection point for society on par with the renewable energy transition, but is not expected to detail progress on copyright reforms to protect creative industries. The prime minister will deliver a highly anticipated speech in Sydney on Wednesday to address growing concerns around social license and the necessary policy guardrails for AI, datacentres, and the ability of big tech to profit from Australian intellectual property. Continue reading...
LONDON - Cheap, mass-produced drones have transformed modern warfare, exposing critical energy infrastructure as an Achilles' heel for modern economies.
Shortages triggered by pipeline rupture drive up costs and deepen frustrations, as pressure grows on water utility Jonathan Collazo owns two restaurants in a bustling section of San Juan, which has been plagued by water outages, severely disrupting the daily lives of residents and businesses alike. The water scarcity is part of an escalating frustration felt by thousands of customers of Puerto Rico’s water utility over the past several months, prompting the governor to activate the national guard to distribute drinking water across the US territory. The shortages extend beyond San Juan, with sectors in municipalities including Loíza, Guaynabo, Bayamón and others experiencing interrupted service. Continue reading...
The South Carolina Republican was once a member of a group looking for a deal on bipartisan climate legislation.
The draft decision concerning coal ash dumps comes three years after the Biden administration rejected a similar proposal from Alabama regulators.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7 billion of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.1 billion into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills. They say the moves are evidence that the president aims to serve […]
Sunrise Executive Director Aru Shiney-Ajay discusses why the youth-led organization shifted tactics, how it played out during the Minneapolis ICE surge, and why she thinks fighting authoritarianism and climate change go hand in hand. The post Why the Sunrise Movement reorganized to fight authoritarianism appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Nuclear power plants use radioactive materials to create energy, but which materials specifically? Turns out, it's mostly just one particular type of element.
Oil keeps rising on Monday as tensions continue to flare up between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Heat waves made more intense human activity was behind 2,700 heat-related deaths, 42% of them from extra heat from climate change, British experts said.
Oil prices surged sharply as renewed military action between Iran and the United States escalated tensions. Fresh strikes expanded to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This escalation has clouded the future of the interim US-Iran agreement signed last month. Market participants remain cautious about how the developing situation could unfold. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation of the latest US military strikes.
State regulators voted this month to boost the financial backstop for high-risk oil and gas sites.
While New York pushed back a near-term climate goal, Gov. Kathy Hochul touted the state’s solar deployment, a major new transmission line and plans to boost nuclear power to achieve its 2050 net-zero target.
For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centres on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because agriculture is a sector that's directly exposed to extreme weather events.
The heatwaves in May and June are thought to have claimed more than 2,700 lives in the UK, and scientists have warned that unless more is done to combat climate change, things will only get worse.
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oman, again underlined that the waterway that once saw a fifth of the world’s traded crude oil and natural gas pass through it remained the key issue in negotiations. The narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf...
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue Britain’s biggest community solar project has been forced to shut for the duration of its first summer by the government’s energy system operator to avoid overloading the local grid with renewable energy. The north Devon solar farm was ordered to shut weeks before record high temperatures across Europe led to power supply warnings, due to concerns that the large amount of rooftop solar in the area could destabilise the power grid by triggering a “thermal overload”. Continue reading...
Authorities said there was no risk of an oil spill because the vessel was empty.
This story was originally published by Wired and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be among the strongest on record, and it’s set to create chaotic weather around the world. A new study suggests that there could be a way to mitigate some of the impacts of future El Niños […]
So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an endangered species.
Canadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.
Oil demand worldwide is expected to dip this year, the International Energy Agency said in a report. The expected decline in oil demand would be the first time since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the IEA report said.
Recent studies indicate that certain chill entities scattered across our galaxy might actually be artificial constructs created by extraterrestrial life forms. These colossal structures could function as energy collection systems established by intelligent civilizations. Researchers are on the lookout for distinctive thermal emissions and faint visible light from these objects, leveraging the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and Project Hephaistos.
As the world's third-largest importer and consumer of crude oil, India relies on imports for more than 88 per cent of its crude oil requirements. Against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and fluctuations in global oil markets.
Indian refiners are well equipped from a product-quality standpoint to supply the gasoline grades required by Russia. However, Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that Indian companies are not directly selling gasoline to Russia.
Company reports $1.4bn profit despite its highest quarterly fuel expense in history Delta Airlines saidelevated airfares are likely to last despite a recent drop in oil prices, reporting strong appetite for travel and record-high revenue in its quarterly results Friday. Though the company had its highest quarterly fuel expense in its history, demand has been high enough to pass along 60% of its extra fuel costs to consumers, Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, told CNBC , with plans to eventually pass along all elevated costs. Continue reading...
The government says that project underscores Indian Railways' wider focus on technological innovation, improved energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable transportation, while supporting India's national objectives on clean energy and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Trump administration urged to relist a species in ‘very, very serious trouble’ under Endangered Species Act Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn . Meanwhile, a range of other issues, like ship strikes, oil spills, microplastic pollution, algal blooms and Russian harvesting are also probably contributing to the die-off that has nearly halved the whales’ estimated population. It fell from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, and the deaths appear to be accelerating. Continue reading...
As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and health MPs are calling on the UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing in response to what has been described as the most “insidious threat to our society”. In November, in the “first-of-its-kind, national emergency briefing”, nine experts gave stark assessments in Westminster Hall of the scale of the changes needed to adapt the country to the rapidly changing climate and ecological landscape. Continue reading...
An energy expert explains how batteries can lower electric bills, keep homes running during outages, and ease pressure on an increasingly strained grid. The post Home batteries could become the next must-have household appliance appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
At the 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the UNFCCC in Bonn, Germany, the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) underscored the importance of ethically and equitably incorporating indigenous values and knowledge and local knowledge systems such as pastoralism into climate policies and actions ahead of the 31st Conference of Parties on […]
In a revised energy plan, the Tennessee Valley Authority follows Trump administration directives and shies away from solar and wind.
Beijing has signalled unyielding conviction in its latest action plan to peak emissions within five years, as the world’s largest producer of greenhouse gases vows to bolster nuclear and green offerings while ensuring energy security for the economy and burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. The State Council, China’s cabinet, on Thursday released a five-year plan as the mission to peak its carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 enters a crucial execution period. The timeline, ultimately aimed at...
The cap now stands at $44 per barrel, meaning EU companies cannot buy oil above that price.
Fossil fuel companies had tried to dismiss the lawsuit, which was filed by a woman whose mother died during the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome.
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
US President Donald Trump’s negative portrayal of China’s achievements in renewable energy began at a White House meeting with oil executives on January 9 and was amplified at the World Economic Forum later that month. The story he told was shaped more by domestic politics than fact – a narrative that has lingered through subsequent debates over China’s alleged clean-energy “overcapacity”. While such rhetoric might rally support in the American Midwest, it does not withstand scrutiny. Trump’s...
Researchers discovered why trees of varied heights coexist in mature forests. Survival depends on both light interception and efficient light use by trees. Young forests show intense competition where height offers a significant advantage. Mature forests develop multiple canopy levels, balancing competition among species. This understanding aids in improving climate models and forest conservation practices.
Glasgow based renewable energy company LIME has announced a major new three-year partnership with Motherwell Football Club, becoming the club’s first-team front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season.
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
At least 12 million Americans already struggle to afford water bills, EPA estimates. A new study finds that climate change could make it worse.
PARIS - Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU’s climate monitor said Thursday.
Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. The post Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The White House has announced a new gas station has opened and is selling gasoline below market prices.
A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
Ukraine’s strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia has triggered a widespread fuel crisis.
Global crude oil prices remain highly volatile due to geopolitical factors, underscoring the need for Thailand to urgently address its structural weaknesses, says Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
The office that produces the National Climate Assessment has been reconstituted, after the administration gutted it last year.
Low-emissivity windows also keep houses warm in winter, but use on bowed glass can have magnifying-glass effect Low-emissivity or low-E window glass is a useful green technology for keeping buildings warm in winter and cool in summer … but a rare side-effect can set the neighbours’ property on fire. The glass is coated with a thin layer of metal or metal oxide which lets visible light through but acts like a mirror in the infrared. Heat from the interior is reflected back in, retaining warmth in winter, while unwanted solar radiation is repelled in summer. Continue reading...
[RFI] Four Ugandan farmers filed a case against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) at the UK's High Court on Tuesday, seeking to have Ugandan constitutional, environmental and climate law applied to EACOP Ltd, the UK-registered company financing the project
The United Kingdom faces its third heatwave of 2026 with temperatures soaring. Health authorities have issued alerts as hospitals experience sustained pressure from the heat. Vulnerable communities and older people are at increased risk of illness and death. People are advised to drink water and stay cool during the hottest hours. This extreme weather aligns with broader climate change patterns affecting Europe.
Climate change is supercharging hurricanes, heavy downpours, and wildfires, all of which make landslides more likely. The post The rising risk of landslides appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
LONDON - Oil prices soared anew and stock markets slid on Wednesday after US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was over, following renewed strikes in the Middle East.
Extension comes as government encourages first nuclear power projects in a generation to meet UK’s growing need for electricity Britain’s most recently completed nuclear power plant will continue generating electricity until 2055 after the government granted the power plant, which was first synchronised with the National Grid in 1995, a 20-year life extension. Sizewell B in Suffolk was due to shut down within the next decade, but under a deal with the government its lifetime will be extended to 60 years to help meet the UK’s growing demand for low-carbon electricity. Continue reading...
Recent studies unveil that massive trees in Southeast Asia possess remarkable adaptations in their water transport mechanisms. These trees, known for reaching impressive heights, can effectively draw water upward, defying the challenges posed by gravity. This groundbreaking research, focusing on Malaysia's dipterocarps, shows that taller trees feature broader xylem vessels, offering fresh insights into their resilience amidst climate change.
Saskatchewan shares its opinion on the proposed Alberta-Ontario pipeline through the Northern Shield Energy Corridor announced without Saskatchewan.
Campaigners say the proposed Jackdaw gas field would have "no impact" on energy bills, as a new environmental impact assessment is released
[This Day] A top official of one of the International Oil Companies (IOCs) operating in Nigeria has called for urgent conversion of recent oil and gas Executive Orders to legislation, warning that failure to do that will lead to the country losing the next wave of deepwater investment to faster, more competitive West African frontiers.
By championing ever-expanding sanctions on Russian oil and gas exports while simultaneously supporting a domestic policy environment that many investors viewed as increasingly restrictive, Freeland became a symbol of what industry leaders describe as a widening gap between geopolitical ambition and economic self-interest.
[Daily Maverick] Climate change is transforming football, from more breaks during the game to billion-dollar cooling facilities, and it is ultimately the fans who will pay for it all.
The United States’ decision to reimpose penalties on sales of Iranian oil is a serious knock to Tehran, which had hoped for an economic windfall following decades of American sanctions. The temporary sanctions waiver removed penalties on foreign investors buying Iran’s oil. It was a key concession by the US, made in exchange for Iran … The post The US has reimposed Iran’s oil sanctions. What does that mean for Tehran? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Leadership] The Nigerian Army yesterday inaugurated a 10KVA solar power facility at the Army Hospital, Kalapanzi Barracks, Kaduna, donated by a Kaduna-based entrepreneur and philanthropist, Chief Patrick Akor Simon.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank Uganda is positioning itself at the center of Uganda's growing clean energy transition, unveiling an aggressive financing strategy aimed at making solar technologies, clean cooking systems, and renewable energy solutions more affordable for households, schools, farmers, and small businesses across the country.
El Niño and climate change are pushing sea temperatures into record territory.
Oil is surging on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran is over.
Oil prices rose sharply after United States military strikes targeted Iran. These actions followed attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. Qatar blamed Iran for striking a liquefied natural gas tanker and an oil supertanker. Maritime security warned of severe threats to ships crossing the Strait. This has reignited fears of further disruptions to vital oil transit routes.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's need for climate finance, focused on reducing greenhouse emissions and adapting sectors such as health and agriculture, is estimated at US$412.3 billion, according to the National Bank of Angola (BNA).
The funding will help Quaise Energy scale its first commercial initiative, a 250-megawatt plant being built south of Oregon’s Newberry Volcano.
The American Clean Power Association is assessing the policy and tax landscape for renewable energy sources after Republican rollbacks.
[Daba Finance] Côte d'Ivoire secured $50 million from the Green Climate Fund to support a 5-year program aimed at helping farmers adapt to climate change and cut emissions from agriculture.
The United States revoked an Iran oil sanctions waiver after recent tanker attacks. Three tankers were struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz. One vessel caught fire off the coast of Oman following the incident. The Iranian foreign ministry condemned the US move as a breach of commitment. These events threaten to disrupt vital shipping through the strategic waterway.
The satellite's maker, City Labs, believes this demonstration mission will be a key step toward putting nuclear power on the Moon.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has instructed Energy Minister Akanat Promphan to find ways to reduce domestic fuel prices, saying lower oil costs would ease the cost of living and reduce business overheads nationwide.
[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for stronger cooperation in clean energy, uranium value addition and technology transfer with China.
Experts say the critical reservoir system is careening toward a breaking point as the US west’s climate warms and dries Lake Powell, US’s second-largest reservoir, threatens to plunge to unprecedentedly low levels this year after a historically bleak snowpack failed to raise its water level, scientists and water experts have said, adding renewed urgency to stalled talks over how to conserve a water source depended on by tens of millions of people in the US south-west. The 185-mile Colorado River reservoir currently stands at about 23% of its capacity, or roughly 5.6m acre-feet. Lake Powell fell below that level for a few months three years ago. But those 2023 levels were recorded in the winter, when the reservoir straddling the Utah-Arizona border hits its lowest ebb. Spring runoff carried...
In Germany, it is time to rethink and rebuild. Many apartments were not designed for heat waves. Fortunately, there are ways to adapt existing buildings to the changing climate — but air conditioning isn't the best.
Chinese researchers have developed a new-generation nuclear battery that far surpasses its predecessor and marks a major step in long-life power sources, according to the team. Northwest Normal University, in collaboration with Chinese tech firm Gansu Zhulong Technology, unveiled a carbon‑14 nuclear battery and silicon carbide (SiC) transducer on Monday, saying the equipment was developed without any foreign technology or parts. The Qianjiyuan Tianshu battery is a major upgrade from the team’s...
The Southwest Pacific is facing mounting climate risks as its vast ocean expanse becomes hotter, more acidic and more dangerous for coastal communities, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said in a report published on Tuesday.
A team led by MIT Energy Initiative researchers developed the HyCAT tool, enabling decision-makers to explore the cost and carbon emissions of their options for shipping hydrogen fuel to their site.
Mumbai faces annual flooding due to extreme rainfall and its low-lying coastal geography. High tides impede stormwater drainage, while aging infrastructure struggles with increased rainfall intensity. Natural buffers like mangroves have diminished, and urban growth strains existing systems. Blocked drains and ongoing construction projects further exacerbate the flooding issues. Climate change is expected to worsen these challenges, requiring long-term planning.
Oil prices are climbing in Tuesday after Iran struck two vessels transiting through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices saw a slight increase Tuesday after a tanker was struck near the Strait of Hormuz. This incident raised security concerns on a vital global oil shipping route. However, market gains were limited as traders focused on rising crude supplies. The United Arab Emirates and OPEC+ have agreed to increase their oil production levels. Saudi Arabia also lowered its August crude selling price for Asian markets.
China’s crude oil demand is expected to peak this year, according to executives from the country’s largest oil firm, a scenario set to further reshape the global energy market following the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The world’s top oil importer would record slowing demand as reductions in the use of transport fuel outweighed gains in petrochemical demand, said Zhang Changbao, vice-president of China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) Asia-Pacific (Hong Kong), at an event in Hong Kong on...
The Omsk oil refinery is located in Siberia, more than 1,550 miles from the front line.
Saudi Arabia significantly reduced crude oil prices, reflecting intense competition among producers. Major Persian Gulf nations are increasing their oil output, restoring pre-war export levels. This move coincides with OPEC+ allies agreeing to further boost production targets for August. Lower oil prices and increased supply will benefit Indian refiners and reduce government subsidy burdens. Reduced energy costs for Indian companies will help control inflation and support consumer spending.
An expected power shortage would most likely need to be met with an increase in coal-fired electricity generation, the report said.
The years 2023 to 2025 were the three hottest on record. The effects of climate change may soon make many nations uninhabitable.
An “unknown projectile” struck and caused a fire on an oil tanker off the coast of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, British maritime security agency UKMTO said. The incident occurred near one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, despite a ceasefire between the United States and Iran and ongoing efforts to secure a lasting peace agreement. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) said the incident took place about 8 nautical miles (15km) east of Limah,...
An oil tanker was struck by an unknown projectile near the Strait of Hormuz early Tuesday, the British military said.
India faces significant energy system impact from El Nino's arrival. Renewable electricity generation may decrease while cooling demand rises. This could create an electricity generation gap of nearly eighteen terawatt-hours. Increased coal-fired power generation is the most likely outcome. Expanding solar power and battery storage is critical for grid resilience.
Coal is infamously bad for the environment, leading to the rise of alternative energy sources, but what if you could get energy from coal without burning it?
After the Iran war choked off about a fifth of the world's oil supply for several months, the world's largest alliance of oil-producing nations agreed to increase its quota.
Bill Frist, a surgeon who also served as Senate majority leader, has emerged as an outspoken advocate for environmental health. “A healthier planet means healthier people,” he said.
Lightning, auroras and polar winds become an eerie album of planetary sound.
[New Times] Last week, the government of Rwanda and the Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom held the first meeting of their joint coordinating committee on nuclear energy cooperation in Moscow.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler I am finalizing a textbook on climate risk and am posting chapters as I finish them. I’d previously posted chapters about embedded energy , physical climate risk , and transition risk . This post is a chapter on attribution of extreme weather to climate change. It is an emerging battleground in the public debate over climate change, so this chapter is an opportunity to get up to speed on the science. Introduction In the aftermath of any major weather disaster, the question inevitably arises: “Did climate change cause this disaster?” However, this is a bad way to think about the problem. Climate change does not cause a rainstorm, a heatwave, or a hurricane in a direct sense. These...
Australia, which has nearly one-third of the world's known uranium reserves, signed a framework agreement with India over a decade ago. The two countries are also likely to finalise or advance agreements in several strategic areas, including critical minerals, cybersecurity, emerging technologies, clean energy.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For the past two years, more than a dozen major banks have been not only reneging on their climate commitments, they’ve been actively making the crisis worse. In 2024 and 2025, during the leadup to President Donald Trump’s second inauguration, all six […]
Researchers say small changes in drafting could spread rapidly and create long-term shifts in public opinion AI tools are twisting online messages on sensitive political topics about everything from abortion to climate change in ways that could snowball to reshape long-term public opinion, experts have said. As tech companies push AI tools as convenient ways to redraft and summarise the massive influx of daily messages, many inject their own political biases – some leaning distinctly rightwing, others more liberal, according to a study from Oxford and Potsdam universities. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Tanga -- TANGA Region is losing an estimated 50bn/- annually due to the effects of climate change, with rising sea temperatures, declining fish catches and reduced seaweed production threatening the livelihoods of thousands of coastal residents.
Indonesia and Singapore vowed on Monday that the Strait of Malacca, a critical oil transit chokepoint in the region, will remain “accessible” even as Iran imposes fees on ships traversing the Strait of Hormuz. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto discussed the matter with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in Jakarta as Southeast Asia reels from the effects of oil prices pushed sky-high by the Middle East war. The Strait of Malacca, surrounded by Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore and...
Four major oil refiners in South Korea have been indicted over alleged price collusion.
In an era when climate change and environmental degradation dominate global headlines, businesses are under increasing pressure to adapt.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has continued making significant preparations toward the adoption of nuclear energy for electricity generation, following the roadmap established by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Under the IAEA framework, the country is required to implement 19 key infrastructure issues across three phases before officially launching nuclear power generation.
The project is intended to ease separatist tensions in Alberta as it expands Canada’s capacity to export oil.
Inner Mongolia wants wind and solar power to increasingly replace electricity traditionally supplied by coal, while also meeting China's demand for power.
Access to cooling technology could be a bigger concern as climate change impacts temperatures across the globe, even in a cooler region like New England.
[The Conversation Africa] When we think of bees, we often think of flowers. The more flowers the better, right? Well, not exactly. Like us, bees need to consume specific nutrients in suitable amounts and combinations.
Home Minister Amit Shah has ordered the CISF and coal ministry to establish rapid response teams and implement a "zero coal leakage plan" to combat rising illegal mining and coal theft in Jharkhand. Multi-layered security will be deployed in vulnerable zones, with agencies now empowered to file cases, conduct searches, and seize illegally mined coal and equipment. Shah stressed rigorous, coordinated action and regular reviews.
OPEC+ is boosting oil output by another 188,000 barrels daily from August, continuing to reverse earlier cuts. Despite this, actual supply remains below pre-conflict levels due to disruptions impacting key producers. Oil prices have already fallen to pre-war figures, influenced by weaker Chinese demand and strategic reserve releases. The group faces internal shifts with the UAE's exit and Iraq's quota requests.
The chair of the Commons Energy Security Committee, Bill Esterson, has urged the UK Government to provide immediate certainty over the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil fields.
In 2020 Australia’s biggest super fund dumped its Whitehaven shares. Fast forward to 2026 and it is now the coalminer’s single biggest investor Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Almost six years ago, the country’s biggest superannuation fund announced a major policy update: AustralianSuper’s investment portfolio would be subject to a net zero carbon emissions target in line with the Paris agreement. To make the point, the fund dumped its holdings in the large thermal and metallurgical coalminer Whitehaven Coal. Continue reading...
OPEC+ has agreed to a provide a significant boost to oil output by raising targets from August aimed to further add to global oil supplies after the Middle East conflict spurred prices to as high as $120 a barrel.
A listing of 29 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 28, 2026 thru Sat, July 4, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (11 articles) The scientist and his family tracking melting glaciers for nearly half a century PBS NewsHour, Ben Tracy, June 22, 2026. Europe’s record heatwave: does the continent have a new climate? Nature asks researchers whether scorching summers are the new norm for London, Paris and Berlin. Nature, Edward Chen, June 26, 2026. How climate change gets under the skin Researchers unearth clues about how repeat, overlapping climate stressors, from flood-related mold to warming water temperatures to higher pollen counts, affect everyone...
For some early-career scientists, the prestige of British academia is being marred by shrinking research funding and a complex geopolitical climate, prompting top-tier talent to look elsewhere for stability and resources. Chen Peipei, who moved from a research associate role at the University of Cambridge to a presidential assistant professorship at City University of Hong Kong in May, said she was drawn by a landscape supportive of young faculty. The energy transition scientist joins the school...
Concerns surrounding E20 ethanol-blended petrol are being addressed by industry experts, who assure its safety for all vehicles, including older models. Years of rigorous scientific testing and consultations with automakers have confirmed its efficacy. This nationwide rollout aims to significantly reduce India's reliance on crude oil imports, offering a more sustainable and secure energy future while maintaining vehicle performance and environmental benefits.
India is bolstering its energy security following the Strait of Hormuz disruption. Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery, a crucial step towards self-reliance for a nation heavily reliant on oil imports. This project, alongside other development initiatives, aims to strengthen manufacturing, boost exports, and enhance resilience against future supply shocks, underscoring India's commitment to national interest and citizen welfare.
Japan has partnered with the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to support Kazakhstan’s efforts to address the decline in the Caspian Sea’s water level driven by climate change, pledging a 465 million yen (US$3 million) grant towards its sustainable use. Under the initiative for the world’s largest inland water body, Japan hopes to promote cooperation among littoral states on water resource management and enhance monitoring systems, according to the foreign ministry. The decline in the Caspian...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 13, 16 July 2026.
Twice last November, the Privy Council Office (PCO) included polling questions to see how Canadians felt about a pipeline and other energy and natural resource projects.
A Ukrainian drone attack struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg on Saturday, Russian officials said, as Kyiv pressed on with the bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 7, July 2026.
While the governments of Canada and Alberta have agreed to take the proposal for a new pipeline to the next step, oil industry insiders say some big hurdles remain.
A childhood fascination with bogs led one Welsh scientist to try and help save the planet.
There are several players involved in the private-public partnership with plans to build a new pipeline from Alberta to the B.C. coast, and all bring different things to the table.
If you pay close attention to the rhetoric regarding climate change (at least in those forums still allowed to use the term), there has been a disturbing emerging trend among some climate-concerned thought leaders, as epitomized by Bill Gates’s letter to COP30 last fall. In it, Mr. Gates argues that climate change is principally a […]
Falling oil price expectations are renewing pressure on African crude exporters, threatening government budgets that depend heavily on energy revenue just as debt costs, currency weakness and public spending demands remain elevated.
A controversial plan to fight climate change by dimming the sun could choke the airlines with clouds of sulphuric acid, scientists have warned.
The Yukon Water Board has decided to amend the corporation’s three-month-old licence on an emergency basis. Yukon Energy argued the consequences of not shoring up the existing spillway could be severe enough to endanger life, the Village of Mayo and the environment.
EV makers believe that following a surge in sales due to the cost of fuel, electric cars have won mainstream acceptance.
[Daily News] THE global shift toward clean and renewable energy has become one of the defining priorities of the 21st century.
Russia is reportedly sourcing gasoline from India via international traders to counter fuel shortages stemming from Ukrainian attacks on its infrastructure. Nayara Energy, with a significant stake held by Russian oil giant Rosneft, is identified as a key supplier. While Indian officials state no direct sales, they acknowledge indirect sourcing through trading firms. This development follows reports of substantial gasoline shipments from India to Russia.
[Premium Times] Experts have urged the Federal7 government to accelerate the implementation of clean cooking policies and expand investment in electric cooking, warning that millions of households still rely on polluting fuels that threaten public health, exacerbate climate change, and deepen poverty.
Parts of Manitoba's Parkland region have seen up to 119 mm of precipitation in the past few days, according to a meteorologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
The Nova Scotia government has granted environmental assessment approval for plans to build what it describes as the province’s largest wind energy project.
The future of the ban came into question after the federal government and Alberta signed a memorandum of understanding in November to lay the foundation of a new oil pipeline.
Environment and Climate Change Canada confirmed a tornado formed in Winnipeg during Monday's storm.
Despite a deadly heatwave sweeping through Europe, the US president’s ineptness has created reason for optimism on the climate crisis Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Two real-life climate-themed movies are playing in parallel across the globe. They are about the world today, but they are also a snapshot of the future. The first is a slow-building horror story; the second, a feelgood summer hit. Both are worth watching. Horror films are suddenly box-office gold , so let’s start there. The World Health Organisation says the extreme, record-breaking heatwave blanketing Europe has killed more than 1,300 people . But everyone knows that number will end up a dramatic understatement . Continue reading...
A crude oil tanker, the MT Sanmar Herald, has successfully docked at Odisha's Paradip Port after a perilous journey from Iraq. The vessel, carrying valuable crude oil, endured shrapnel damage to its bridge during hostilities in the Middle East. Despite facing prolonged delays and navigating a reopened Strait of Hormuz, the ship and its entire crew arrived safely, showcasing remarkable resilience and professionalism.
The move would revive the rule implemented by the first Trump administration that was reversed under President Joe Biden.
[RFI] The World Bank has abandoned its target of directing 45 percent of its financing to projects that help tackle climate change, prompting warnings that poorer countries - especially in Africa - could receive less support to adapt to a warming world.
Crypto companies are outspending Big Tech, fossil fuel firms, and other corporate power players as they work to shape the next Congress and lock in favorable rules.
Iran's joint military command warned Thursday that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a "forceful response," again ratcheting up tensions over a waterway crucial for international energy supplies.
[New Times] The Government has submitted an $86.2 million funding proposal to the Global Shield against Climate Risks to strengthen emergency response and disaster preparedness in vulnerable areas, the Minister in charge of Emergency Management, Maj. Gen. (Rtd) Albert Murasira, has said.
After the Energy Department announced federal funding for the controversial coal terminal last month, the measure moved quickly.
Mandatory hydration breaks are forcing soccer to rethink its traditions as climate change pushes temperatures higher.
We compared today’s weather with July 4, 1776. (You won’t be surprised.)
One of Scotland's most successful oil firms is facing prolonged bid interest amid the fallout from the war on Iran
This month’s open thread on climate topics. Impending El Niño, fossil fuel funded wedges, retirements, heat waves, and the same old, same old, from the usual suspects. Try to discuss these things calmly! The post Unforced Variations: July 2026 first appeared on RealClimate.
An urgent 'reset' of oil and gas policy is needed to keep the lights on and maintain Britain's national security, business leaders have warned MPs.
A ship ran aground in the Strait of Hormuz while using a route not approved by Iran, state television in Tehran reported on Wednesday. The vessel was identified as a foreign container ship, with no other details. The report appeared aimed at underlining Tehran’s claims to control the strait, which the world has long considered an international waterway. A fifth of all oil and natural gas passed through it in peacetime. Since the US and Israel launched the war against Iran on February 28, Iran...
The Kremlin said on Tuesday that it was in discussions with several countries about importing fuel at acceptable prices. One industry source said India has already shipped at least 60,000 metric tonnes of gasoline to Russia. Another source said two cargoes, each carrying between 30,000 and 40,000 tonnes, have been dispatched.
Chief scientist says dangerous heatwaves, which are getting more likely, ‘bring home the implications of climate change’ The month of June was the hottest in England on record, driven by a searing heatwave in the final days of the month, which for the first time had red heat alerts for three days, according to Met Office data. The Met Office said provisional statistics showed Wales and the UK as a whole had recorded their second-warmest June since 1884. Continue reading...
Russia has emerged as the dominant supplier of crude oil for India - with imports touching over 240 million barrels in the four months since the US-Iran conflict began. In fact, crude imports from Russia are over 4 times the nearest supplier - UAE at over 58 million barrels.
Using complex climate models, researchers have pinned down the point at which life will no longer be able to survive on Earth.
Economic squeeze and anti-immigration raids have hit Hispanic communities, prompting people to shop online and reuse oil Business live – latest updates The US cooking oil market is shrinking and unlikely to improve soon because of economic and immigration enforcement pressures on Latino households, the owner of the Mazola brand has said. George Weston, the chief executive of Associated British Foods (ABF), told City analysts that cooking oil sales had suffered as “our heavy use consumer is that Hispanic population who are under financial pressure, who are under pressure from Ice [Immigration and Customs Enforcement] and are feeling a bit miserable”. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. China has emerged as the sole winner in Asia from the strait of Hormuz crisis, according to a report published on Tuesday. The report by the geopolitical consulting firm Asia Group concluded that China had weathered the storm of the global commodities crisis resulting from the […]
All-time sea temperature highs would have consequences for weather patterns, global climate, and marine ecosystems, European climate scientists warned.
Nayara Energy, India's largest private fuel retailer, has slashed petrol prices by Rs 5 and diesel by Rs 3 per litre nationwide. This marks the first price reduction by any fuel retailer in over two years, driven by easing Middle East tensions and falling international crude oil prices. While Nayara passed on the benefits, state-run companies kept rates unchanged.
New research shows major lenders are accelerating their investment in Big Oil as the industry turns toward plastics, pesticides, and other petrochemicals.
The European Commission’s note stressed that the added flexibility is limited to measures introduced after the conflict in Iran began on Feb. 28 that “accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels.”
[WFP] Insurance is helping farmers recover from droughts and floods before crises deepen - as climate shocks intensify and the shadow of El Niño threatens.
Typical bill will surge by £220 a year from Wednesday, forcing 13.5m homes to spend over 10% of income on fuel Millions of households in Great Britain will be pushed into fuel poverty after months of volatility on the global gas markets as energy bills rise by more than £220 a year under the government’s price cap from Wednesday. As the cap on gas and electricity rates rises to the equivalent of £1,862 a year, the number of households forced to spend more than 10% of their income on energy bills will increase to 13.5m from almost 11.3m in April, according to fuel poverty campaigners. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] The world's food systems face real and urgent challenges. These include climate change, nutrition insecurity, food safety, and unequal access to markets. Research has produced practical solutions to each of these that could benefit hundreds of millions of people. Too few are moved into widespread use.
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine life Temperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears of another burst of extreme heat this summer. On 21 June, temperatures outside the polar regions exceeded the extraordinary highs observed at the same time in 2023 and 2024, the Copernicus Climate Change Service said on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office is shrugging off criticism from a UCP backbenchers over the government's deal with Ottawa to get an oil pipeline built.
The comments in a pre-recorded video released Tuesday marked Carney's starkest criticisms yet of his predecessor Justin Trudeau's climate policies.
More than 100 millimetres of wind fell in parts of Manitoba on Monday night, according to Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Scott Bessent says he ‘encourages them to be good actors’ after Trump ranted about prices not dropping fast enough Scott Bessent, the US treasury secretary, issued a veiled warning to oil and gas companies to lower their prices on Tuesday, a day after Donald Trump berated those retailers on social media for not dropping their prices fast enough and demanded they target $2.50 a gallon. “I would encourage them to be good actors, especially in the 250th anniversary, because we’re watching,” Bessent said in an interview with Fox News on Tuesday morning, addressing big oil, independent and international retailers. Continue reading...
Younger heirs of wealthy families are urging parents to donate fortunes faster, moving beyond traditional charity. They champion impact investing, advocacy, and tackling root causes of social issues like climate change and racial justice. This shift, exemplified by MacKenzie Scott's approach, emphasizes trust-based philanthropy and partnership with communities, rather than imposing pre-set solutions. With trillions set to be inherited, this generation is reshaping how philanthropic capital is deployed.
Tim Hodgson, federal minister of energy and natural resources, said Monday that negotiations between Ottawa and Alberta toward a pipeline deal were 'going well.'
The unexpected drop in gasoline prices has given President Donald Trump a political boost, even as energy analysts warn the fragile ceasefire and tightening oil supplies could quickly reverse the trend.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- AS electricity demand continues to rise, Tanzania has stepped up investment in renewable energy under the Third Five-Year Development Plan (FYDP III) to expand electricity access, strengthen energy security and drive sustainable economic growth.
Pakistan has urgently secured a liquefied natural gas shipment amid ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz impacting Qatari exports. The nation's energy supply chain faces strain due to regional tensions, forcing reliance on costly spot market purchases. These incidents, including attacks on vessels, have halted Qatar's LNG flows, creating global energy market volatility and exacerbating Pakistan's economic pressures, including rising inflation.
Repeated Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil facilities and logistics chains have disrupted fuel supplies, leaving long queues at gas stations and sparking tensions between drivers.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Are injuries from wind turbines common? Wind turbine collapses or blade failures are extremely uncommon, and wind power causes far fewer deaths per unit of electricity than fossil fuels. Modern utility-scale turbines use monitoring and shutdown systems designed to handle extreme weather, including hurricanes. Concerns about blades breaking off were more common in earlier years of wind development, but improved engineering and hazard sensors have made these events exceedingly infrequent. One study estimated the turbine blade failure rate at about 0.54% per year, with the U.S. Department of Energy...
[Premium Times] The report outlines how Nigeria can leverage its mineral wealth to meet growing demand for renewable energy technologies while retaining more value within the country.
Oil prices dipped as markets weighed potential US-Iran talks in Doha against ongoing regional instability. Despite recent missile exchanges and attacks on ships, crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz have seen an uptick. Investors are cautiously optimistic about diplomatic efforts, though tangible signs of de-escalation remain elusive. Analysts suggest Gulf oil flows are steadily recovering, potentially returning to pre-conflict levels soon.
Energy system operator says sum needed to deliver clean power targets while meeting rising demand is up by 50% The cost of rewiring Great Britain’s electricity networks through the 2030s is now 50% higher than before the Labour government came to power, and could reach almost £90bn in the next decade, according to the energy system operator. Building new high-voltage transmission lines and infrastructure to connect low-carbon energy to the grid in the 2030s was initially forecast by the energy system operator to cost £58bn. Continue reading...
Energy Minister Akanat Promphan has announced stronger government backing for biofuels in a bid to reduce the country's heavy reliance on imported oil, which currently makes up 90% of total consumption.
Some countries desperately want to gut the Emissions Trading System, others are determined to protect it. Ireland has its work cut out.
Resort operators in NSW and Victoria insist the muddy start to the season is not unusual and does not suggest coverage will remain low.
[Democracy Works] The Climate for Growth project builds on a previous project implemented by Democracy Works Foundation (DWF), from 2022 to 2024, titled Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions (FIGCCC). The FIGCCC project, co-funded by the EU, supported democratic and participatory processes within the renewable energy economy in two provinces in South Africa. Piloted in the Northern Cape and Western Cape Provinces, the project demonstrated significant success in building the capacity of both
Like other advanced cities, Hong Kong faces a range of clearly defined challenges that must be directly addressed in the next few years. Two that stand out are the effects of climate change and the consequences of an ageing population, which, one way or another, will impact every section of society. This means concerted action and practical solutions are required from each branch of industry – and every government department. The route to real and rapid progress is through constant and...
Nature, Published online: 30 June 2026; doi:10.1038/d41586-026-01965-zCoffee plants are critically endangered by climate change. Researchers are finding solutions to keep scientists supplied with their favourite discovery fuel.
STATEMENT: World Bank Should Extend Climate Change Action Plan hayden.higgins… Mon, 06/29/2026 - 17:56 WASHINGTON, DC (June 24, 2026) — This week, the World Bank Board of Directors is expected to decide on the future of its flagship Climate Change Action Plan (CCAP). The current plan is set to expire on June 30, 2026, making this a critical decision point on whether the world's largest multilateral development bank will continue to prioritize financing for climate-related activities. This has become a major flashpoint among the Bank's key shareholders. The current United States administration and a small group of allies are actively pushing to alter or weaken the framework, specifically its core mandate to direct...
'Extreme heat is already reaching the limits of our societies’ ability to cope,' as a result of climate change, one expert group said. The post Eastern U.S. to broil after heat wave kills over 1,300 in Europe appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Electricity Generating Company, (KenGen), has strategically recalibrated its long-term growth ambitions, expanding its renewable energy development pipeline to 5,500MW from the 1,500MW target set under its 10-year G2G 2034 Corporate Strategy, following significant changes in the operating environment and emerging investment opportunities.
Teresa Ribera blames ‘ideologically driven’ falsehoods, driven by those with vested interests in fossil fuels, for attacks on green policy The heatwave wreaking chaos across Europe is a “dramatic warning” to reject climate naysayers, a European Commission vice-president says. Teresa Ribera, executive vice-president for a clean, just and competitive transition, lambasted those who listened to the “vested interests” of the fossil fuel industry rather than scientists and their own citizens. Continue reading...
[IPS] Nairobi -- A team of universities, led by Addis Ababa University, has joined forces to implement a four-year Intra-Africa academic mobility project aimed at strengthening agroforestry research and education for climate change mitigation.
SINGAPORE/MANILA - People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world's biggest spender on solar panels since the war in Iran started.
President says attacks on infrastructure are causing ‘obvious’ problems but that they are ‘not critical’ Vladimir Putin has admitted Russia is facing fuel shortages as Ukraine steps up its long-range drone campaign, with repeated strikes setting oil refineries ablaze and forcing multiple regions to introduce unprecedented petrol rationing. Speaking to Russian state television late on Sunday, the Russian president acknowledged for the first time that Ukrainian attacks on energy infrastructure were affecting domestic fuel supplies. “Of course, they create problems, that’s obvious,” Putin said. “Right now we’re observing a certain shortage, but it’s not critical.” Continue reading...
As climate action stalls, the movement is finding new energy in local fights to stop polluting, power-hungry facilities.
Oil futures rose slightly Sunday as US-Iran hostilities continued for a fourth consecutive day and with Iran insisting on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.9 percent to $72.20 a barrel, and US crude climbed 1.3 percent, to $70.09 a barrel. On Friday, oil prices reached their lowest levels … The post Oil futures rise on continued US-Iran hostilities appeared first on Egypt Independent.