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US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil, after the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the White House said. In an order signed on Friday, Trump – who has made clear that tapping Venezuela’s vast oil reserves was a key goal in the US ousting of Maduro – is acting “to advance US foreign policy objectives”, the White House said in a fact sheet accompanying the order. The action follows a meeting Friday in Washington where Trump...
Hopes that tougher sanctions and lower oil prices could derail Putin’s war effort underestimate how far the Kremlin has rewired its economy Pacing inside the Kremlin last weekend, as news feeds churned out minute-by-minute reports of Donald’s Trump’s Venezuelan coup, Vladimir Putin may have been wondering what it would mean for the price of oil . Crude oil has lubricated the Russian economy for decades – far more than gas exports to Europe – and so the threat of falling oil prices, prompted by US plans for control of Venezuela’s rigs, will have been a source of concern. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US accounts. This move aims to block creditors from seizing these funds, ensuring they are preserved for US foreign policy objectives and to promote stability in Venezuela. The order also prohibits transfers of these sovereign funds, superseding prior regulations.
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a Russian oil depot in Volgograd on Saturday, with no immediate reports of casualties. This incident follows a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, which included the use of a hypersonic missile. Both nations continue to target energy infrastructure amidst escalating conflict.
Investor Michael Burry urges President Trump and VP Vance to fast-track a $1 trillion nuclear power and grid expansion plan. He believes small nuclear reactors and a hardened grid are crucial for meeting AI-driven electricity demand, competing with China, and ensuring national security and debt repayment. Experts agree regulatory hurdles are a major obstacle to AI's energy needs.
As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production and the road ahead.
Oil entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has emerged as a central figure advising the Trump administration on how to facilitate the return of oil companies to Venezuela.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the discovery of four new wells in the Western Desert, adding approximately 4,500 barrels of crude oil and 2.6 million cubic feet of gas of daily production. The post 4 new oil wells in Western Desert boost production by approx. 4,500 bpd: Petroleum ministry appeared first on Egypt Independent.
President Trump met with oil executives to discuss investments in Venezuela's oil sector following President Maduro's capture, presenting the country as secure for business. Industry leaders expressed caution, with one stating Venezuela is currently "uninvestable" without significant reforms. The US administration plans to manage company access to Venezuela's oil resources, sidelining Caracas from negotiations.
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump met with the heads of major oil companies on Friday after saying the world's biggest producers have pledged $100 billion to revive Venezuela's oil sector.
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
Country is ‘uninvestable’ today, president told, but CEOs signal they are ready to spend with support Donald Trump promised oil giants “total safety, total security” in Venezuela in an effort to persuade them to invest $100bn in the country’s infrastructure after US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro from power. At a roundtable press conference at the White House on Friday afternoon with more than a dozen oil executives, including leaders from Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhilips, the US president doubled down on claims that Maduro’s arrest presents American oil companies with an unprecedented opportunity for extraction. Continue reading...
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the United States will continue to pursue military conflicts abroad as long as its economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
Meta will finance Oklo’s purchase of uranium for its reactors. It’s a massive vote of confidence for both the startup and nuclear power, but challenges remain.
Trump's renewed focus on Greenland raises questions over oil and mineral wealth, with critics pointing to investor interests linked to Bezos and Gates as Arctic resources gain value.
The country holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but its oil industry now operates far below its historical potential. The post Five keys to understanding Venezuela’s oil history appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.
President Donald Trump and executives for several U.S. oil companies discussed a potential $100 billion investment in Venezuela's energy sector.
The president huddled with oil industry leaders at the White House on Friday to discuss investing in Venezuela.
The ice-covered island may be strategically important, but it's unclear that it could be a commercially viable source of minerals and oil in the near future
We all know trees are climate heroes. They pull carbon dioxide out of the air, release the oxygen we breathe, and help combat climate change. Now, for the first time, our research has uncovered the hidden world of the tiny organisms living in the bark of trees. We discovered they are quietly helping to purify […]
EPA plans to ease regulatory pressure on coal ash dumps in a bid to keep coal-fired power viable for fueling the data center boom.
Lawmakers didn't vote on another bill to codify executive orders on showerheads.
Reliance Industries is considering resuming Venezuelan crude oil purchases if non-US buyers are permitted, awaiting regulatory clarity. Other Indian refiners like Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp are also open to Venezuelan oil under similar conditions. This potential shift comes as India faces pressure to reduce Russian oil imports.
[Daba Finance] Africa's oil and gas sector ended 2025 on a stronger footing than expected, despite lower crude prices and continued pressure from environmental groups and global investors. Several delayed or suspended projects moved forward, signaling renewed momentum across key producing countries.
See how Trump’s capture of Maduro and control of Venezuela’s oil sales could affect China, Cuba and the United States.
[The Conversation Africa] At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, one decision stood out with major consequences for Africa: countries agreed on a new set of progress indicators.
Meta announced deals with nuclear three nuclear energy companies on Friday to develop nuclear plants and power its AI data centers in Ohio.
As Trump targets Venezuelan oil exports, the Coast Guard has put out a call for specialists who can fix captured tankers so they won’t be turned away from U.S. ports.
Withdrawing from the world’s premier climate science organization supports the president’s views about global warming.
Arizona Rep. Eli Crane has called efforts to limit planet-warming emissions "climate conspiracy nonsense."
For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigence Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations Donald Trump’s latest attack on climate action takes place amid rapidly rising temperatures , rising sea levels, still-rising greenhouse gas emissions, burgeoning costs from extreme weather and the imminent danger that the world will trigger “tipping points” in the climate system that will lead to catastrophic and irreversible changes. The US president’s decision to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the world’s leading body of climate scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, will not alter...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07366A, Paper Yan Jin, Jihao Qin, Jin Cao, Zhenyang Zhang, Xin An, Shenghan Wang, Xue-Lin Yang Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries present a compelling route for sustainable energy storage yet remain hindered by uncontrolled dendritic growth and the parasitic polyiodide shuttle effect. Here, we surmount these challenges by... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Vietnam has raised concerns about delays in its nuclear power plans and is seeking a new partner to replace Japan while pushing talks with Russia
During black summer, my daughters were too young to know what was happening. Now, amid another Australian heatwave, they deserve answers When the forecasts for this week started to roll in, my mind immediately drifted back to Australia’s black summer. I had taken my daughters down to the pool in our estate in western Sydney, hoping for a brief reprieve from the relentless heat. The Gospers Mountain fire was raging in the Blue Mountains, but on that particular day the smoke didn’t seem too bad. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump has backed a bill that could levy 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the US leverage over major buyers such as China and India to curb imports from Moscow.
On Wednesday, President Trump announced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the principal treaty for international cooperation on climate change.
Aria and Tia both south of Britain after US-UK seizure of Marinera, deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ Two oil tankers under US sanctions are sailing east through the Channel towards Russia, prompting speculation over whether the US and UK would be willing to seize further vessels linked to Moscow. The Aria and the Tia, which has changed its name and country of registration several times, were both travelling south of Britain a day after the Marinera oil tanker was captured in the Atlantic by the US with UK help. Continue reading...
Lloyd’s List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month Forty ships accused of belonging to a large “shadow fleet” moving sanctioned oil for Venezuela and others were reflagged to Russia last year in an apparent attempt to gain Kremlin protection from American seizure. Analysis by the shipping intelligence publication Lloyd’s List suggests that of those, at least 17 suspicious vessels joined the Russian registry over the past month, compared with 15 ships in the previous five months of 2025. Continue reading...
The solar grants were terminated last summer after drawing down just 1 percent of their worth.
Unlike the Paris Agreement, Trump’s withdrawal from a bedrock U.N. climate treaty may be difficult to reverse.
The reactivation of Venezuela's oil sector faces an environment of high political uncertainty, structural constraints and institutional deterioration.
The US has pledged to pull out of dozens of international organizations and treaties established to advance the protection of the planet. But it doesn't spell the end of environmental action.
United States forces boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday following a weeks-long chase on the high seas which has escalated tensions with Moscow and piled further pressure on its ally Venezuela. The aging, rusting tanker, originally called the Bella 1, was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for operating … The post What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Venezuelan oil industry is ‘a total bust’ according to Donald Trump, something he has promised to ‘fix’ after attacking Caracas and seizing the country’s leader . But with analysts estimating it could take up to 14 years and billions to fix, what is in it for the US president? Jillian Ambrose, the Guardian’s energy correspondent, explains why Venezuela’s dense, sticky oil is so valuable to Trump Continue reading...
China has criticised the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the high seas, describing it as a serious breach of international law. US European Command announced via social media that it had seized the tanker in the North Atlantic on Wednesday due to “violations of US sanctions” on Venezuela. It was swiftly followed by the seizure of a second vessel in the Caribbean. The first ship, formerly the Bella 1, was followed across the Atlantic for two weeks after it tried to evade a US...
Satat Sampada founders Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswathi say allegations are ‘baseless, biased and misleading’ Police have raided the home of one of India’s leading environmental activists over claims his campaigning for a treaty to cut the use of fossil fuels was undermining the national interest. Investigators from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) claim Harjeet Singh and his wife, Jyoti Awasthi, co-founders of Satat Sampada (Nature Forever), were paid almost £500,000 to advocate for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FFNPT). Continue reading...
U.S. sanctions helped cause the near-total collapse of Venezuelan oil production — damage that President Trump is now using as justification for his military strike against the country.
Natural grasslands cover about 40% of the Earth’s land surface. Grassland plants have largely coevolved with wild grazing animals, making these ecosystems generally well-adapted to grazing livestock. Evidence shows that when grazing is properly managed — such as avoiding soil tillage, excessive grazing intensity, and high nitrogen fertilizer inputs — grasslands can function as net carbon sinks, even after accounting formethane emissions from livestock. If parts of this vast grassland area are managed with grazing practices that maintain this role, the potential global benefits for climate change mitigation could be substantial. However, despite growing attention and evidence on the role of grasslands, efforts to reduce climate change from land use have mostly focused on forests. In contrast...
Chevron is negotiating with the U.S. to expand its Venezuelan oil license and increase crude exports amid ongoing sanctions and talks.
The stalled progress comes as a disappointing reversal after the gains achieved in the first few years following the launch of the city's Climate Smart plan in 2018.
The US takeover of Venezuela has placed billions of dollars in Chinese oil-for-loan debts at risk, analysts say, though they expect Venezuelan crude to continue flowing to China as the new government seeks immediate revenue. The abduction of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces has left Beijing’s outstanding exposure in the South American nation – estimated at about US$10 billion, according to the research lab AidData – in a state of limbo. An optimistic scenario would involve a...
Despite Brussels’ pledge to ban Russian LNG by 2027, shipments to European ports increased in the last year European governments have been accused of fuelling Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as new data shows the Kremlin earned an estimated €7.2bn (£6.2bn) last year from exporting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU. Brussels has pledged to ban imports of Russian LNG – natural gas that is supercooled to make it easier to transport – by 2027 but an analysis suggests there is yet to be any letup in the vast quantities being received at European ports from Russia’s LNG complex on the Yamal peninsula in Siberia. Continue reading...
The Trump administration said Wednesday that the United States was withdrawing from 66 international agreements, including a major climate change treaty.
Fresh snow and wind warnings come into place as Storm Goretti arrives on Thursday.
STATEMENT: U.S. Releases New Dietary Guidelines nate.shelter@wri.org Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:15 WASHINGTON (January 7, 2026) — Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines for Americans for the next five years. Following is a statement from Raychel Santo, Senior Food and Climate Research Associate in WRI's Food, Land & Water Program: “The new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritize protein, part of a wider societal trend. While there are many ways to meet our protein needs, not all protein sources have the same impact on people or the planet. Beef and lamb, in particular, have some of the highest environmental costs of any protein-rich food — with significantly higher greenhouse gas emissions...
[Vanguard] Nigeria's oil and gas industry recorded mixed performance marked with improvement in some indices marred by below expectation oil production, worsening gas flaring and dispute over the domestic fuel supply.
President’s order suspends support for UNFCCC climate framework, UN population agency and other entities The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the UN’s population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the US further retreats from global cooperation. Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending US support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions following his instructions for his administration to review participation in and funding for all international organizations, including those affiliated with the UN, according to a White House statement on social media. Continue reading...
US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, in the North Atlantic, citing violations of US sanctions. Russia vehemently condemned the action, asserting it lacked legal basis and violated freedom of navigation on the high seas. The tanker, previously sanctioned and renamed, had reportedly evaded a US blockade near Venezuela.
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
John Healey tells MPs the vessel moved 7.3m barrels of Iranian crude oil, financing terrorism This liveblog has now closed. Read our latest report here Farage is now talking about London, where council elections are taking place. He says that Sadiq Khan has said he will run for a fourth term as mayor. Continue reading...
Democrats demanded information from seven top U.S. oil companies about any meetings with the Trump administration regarding plans to control Venezuela’s oil industry.
The US Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous US boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a US raid in Caracas.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump, by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, has taken his “drill, baby, drill” mantra global. Achieving the president’s dream of supercharging the country’s oil production would be financially challenging—and if fulfilled, would be “terrible for the […]
Sarat Sampada founders Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati say allegations are ‘baseless, biased and misleading’ Police have raided the home of one of India’s leading environmental activists over claims his campaigning for a treaty to cut the use of fossil fuels was undermining the national interest. Investigators from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) claim Harjeet Singh and his wife, Jyoti Awasthi, co-founders of Satat Sampada (Nature Forever), were paid almost £500,000 to advocate for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FFNPT). Continue reading...
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief The UK’s fleet of wind, solar and biomass power plants all set new records in 2025, Carbon Brief analysis shows, but electricity generation from gas still went up. The rise in gas power was due to the end of UK coal generation in late 2024 and nuclear power hitting its lowest level in half a century, while electricity exports grew and imports fell. In addition, there was a 1% rise in UK electricity demand – after years of decline – as electric vehicles (EVs), heat pumps and data centres connected to the grid in larger numbers. Other key insights from the data include: Electricity demand grew for the second year in a row to 322 terawatt hours (TWh), rising by 4TWh (1%) and hinting at a shift towards steady...
Donald Trump announces a deal for the US to buy 30–50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after Maduro's capture, rattling markets, cutting prices; Russia warns.
Weather warnings for snow and wind were today upgraded from yellow to amber and will come into force from 5pm tomorrow amid fears over widespread travel chaos.
Climate change is unexpectedly causing north Pacific storms to shift toward the Arctic, throwing projections for future West Coast weather into question.
Venezuela's state-owned oil company, PDVSA, said Wednesday it is negotiating with the U.S. government to sell crude oil after years of sanctions.
The United States has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker after a more than two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic.
US coastguard reportedly boards the Marinera, facing no resistance but risking confrontation with Moscow Europe live – latest updates The US has seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean in a high-stakes operation that could risk confrontation with the Kremlin after Moscow reportedly dispatched a submarine to safeguard the vessel. The Marinera, formerly known as the Bella 1, “was seized in the North Atlantic pursuant to a warrant issued by a US federal court after being tracked by USCGC Munro”, US European Command said in a post on X. US media reported that the country’s coastguard had successfully boarded the oil tanker, facing no resistance. Continue reading...
Following the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, global attention has shifted to the White House’s next move in the region. To understand the stakes of this transition, here are six charts that illustrate the scale and significance of Venezuela’s oil reserves.
The White House had sought to zero out or drastically shrink several Bureau of Land Management programs, but congressional appropriators largely kept them intact.
The largest oil reserves of any country on the planet, more than 300 billion barrels, are estimated to lie beneath the ground in Venezuela. President Donald Trump is now laying claim to these vast deposits after his capture of the country’s president Nicolás Maduro. Venezuelan oil is a tantalizing prospect for Trump, who reveres fossil … The post What happens to the planet if Trump gets his hands on all of Venezuela’s oil? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[This Day] Petralon Energy, an indigenous oil exploration and production company, has announced the appointment of Uduak Equere as Executive Director.
China has denounced the United States for its “blatant interference” in Venezuela, accusing it of violating international law and infringing upon the country’s sovereignty following Donald Trump’s statement that America would take its oil. On Wednesday, Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning described the US’ actions in the South American country as breaching international norms. “Venezuela is a sovereign state and has full permanent sovereignty over all its natural resources and economic...
Grazing his flock at solar farms lets him raise sheep, earn a steady income, and keep the family legacy alive. The post How one rancher beat drought, debt, and low cotton prices appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Deal would give US president power to sell up to $3bn-worth of crude stranded in tankers and storage facilities Business live – latest updates Global oil prices have fallen by more than 1% after Donald Trump said Venezuela would hand over 30m to 50m barrels of the country’s blockaded crude to the US. The deal would give the US president the power to sell up to $3bn (£2.2bn) worth of Venezuelan crude stranded in tankers and storage facilities into an already oversupplied global market. Continue reading...
U.S. forces have seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the north Atlantic after a two week chase. This is part of the larger U.S. campaign aimed at tankers going to and from Venezuela.
Public Health Watch chronicles a fossil-fuel infrastructure boom that could worsen air pollution in some areas and exacerbate climate change.
A U.S. official says American forces have boarded a Venezuela-linked sanctioned oil tanker in the North Atlantic after pursuing it for weeks.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Samantha Harrington Renewable energy and climate action boomed in communities, states, and the world in 2025, despite setbacks at the federal level in the U.S, so much so that Science designated the “seemingly unstoppable growth of renewable energy” as its 2025 Breakthrough of the Year . Climate solutions come in all shapes and sizes, and at Yale Climate Connections, we started off the year with the launch of our climate solutions hub , a page designed to help you easily identify climate actions that fit into your life. It’s a great place to find a climate-related New Year’s resolution if that’s your jam. To close 2025 out on a high note, check out our favorite solutions...
US forces have boarded a sanctioned oil tanker that eluded a blockade around Venezuela and has been reflagged as a Russian vessel.
Russia has dispatched navy assets to protect a sanctioned oil tanker as it crosses the Atlantic, amid mounting threats from the US to seize the vessel.
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“The idea that American oil companies are just lining up to go invest in Venezuela is just flatly wrong,” he told POLITICO's E&E News.
The Trump administration is looking for ways to lure energy investors back to the oil-rich South American country, despite the high risks.
Questioned over the weekend about how the U.S. government will take over governing Venezuela, Secretary of State Marco Rubio instead shifted the focus to the U.S. blockade of sanctioned oil tankers. CBC News looks at the origins of the blockade, what it entails, whether it's considered legal and just how effective it is.
Deal indicates Venezuelan government is responding to Trump’s demand that they open up to US oil companies or risk more military intervention Donald Trump has said Venezuela will be “turning over” $2bn worth of Venezuelan crude to the United States, a flagship negotiation that would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts. “This Oil will be sold at its Market Price, and that money will be controlled by me, as President of the United States of America, to ensure it is used to benefit the people of Venezuela and the United States!” Trump said in a post online . Continue reading...
Venezuela will be turning over tens of millions of barrels of oil to the United States, President Donald Trump said Tuesday, days after the U.S. military seized the president of the country, Nicolas Maduro.
The US president announced plan to acquire and sell between 30 and 50 million barrels of oil from Venezuela. Venezuela's acting leader Delcy Rodriguez said her government, not a "foreign agent," controls the country.
US President Donald Trump is set to meet with energy executives at the White House within the next week as he seeks to enlist Western companies in rebuilding Venezuela’s oil industry. The parties have discussed a possible meeting as soon as Thursday morning that would include Trump, Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, according to two people familiar with the matter. The timing remains fluid, a White House official said. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also may...
In November, Prime Minister Mark Carney and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith signed a MOU that commits them to working toward building an oil pipeline to the West Coast.
Learn how ancient DNA and tooth enamel are rewriting England’s medieval history and showing connections between climate change and migration.
The seizure of Venezuelan leader was induced by the prize of petroleum, but driven by spectacle, geopolitics and domestic politics It’s all about oil. That was the reason Nicolás Maduro, the Venezuelan leader illegally abducted by US forces at the weekend, had given for Donald Trump’s fixation with his country. A better way to think about Venezuela is that oil was necessary but not sufficient. The presence of vast reserves made Mr Trump’s interest understandable – if Venezuela’s main export was bananas this would not have happened. But oil alone cannot explain the timing or scale of the move. Venezuelan crude is extra-heavy as well as expensive and slow to bring online; it will not immediately transform US energy systems, nor rescue refineries that have already adapted to...
US president calls the Caracas operation ‘brilliant tactically’ and ‘an incredible thing’ and says deposed leader Nicolás Maduro is a ‘violent guy’ From elation to frustration: Trump snub wrongfoots Venezuela’s opposition My colleague Sibylla Brodzinsky has reported on the relationship between the US and Colombia, home to significant oil reserves. Here is an extract from her story : Colombia has long been a close partner of the US in the fight against drug trafficking and enjoyed bipartisan support in Washington but relations have soured dramatically since Trump came to offic e. Colombia’s narcotics trade is largely controlled by illegal armed groups such as the Gulf Clan, the National Liberation Army (ELN) and dissident factions of the Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia...
Learn about the longest observation of an active solar region, a feat that could start a path to improved solar storm forecasts.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- ActionAid Liberia has convened civil society organizations, government officials, youth groups, traditional leaders, and development partners to discuss strategies for mobilizing domestic resources to finance renewable energy and address climate change challenges in Liberia.
An ambitious form of climate modelling aims to pin the blame for disasters – from floods to heatwaves – on specific companies. Is this the tool we need to effectively prosecute the world’s biggest carbon emitters?
Kellie Sloane renews shadow cabinet but there are challenges ahead on sensitive issues such as climate, forestry and national parks Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Since the Bondi massacre, New South Wales politicians – unlike their federal colleagues – have mostly put aside their differences to pass new, tougher gun laws and to mourn. But as the fog of grief lifts, NSW politics, known for its particularly robust style, is returning to business as usual. Continue reading...
The bicameral spending package dodges most of the deep cuts sought by the White House and lands on a roughly 4 percent trim for the agency.
With the U.S. now claiming control of Venezuela, Donald Trump says oil companies will rush in to build up the infrastructure and earn huge profits. But Venezuela has a history of seizing American assets and kicking U.S. companies out, leaving the future of the oil industry uncertain.
The US government has made it clear that getting access to Venezuelan oil is an important motivation for its actions in the country.
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is warning the federal government that the possible end of American sanctions on Venezuelan oil could displace Canadian exports to the U.S.
President says a ‘tremendous amount of money’ will need to be spent repairing country’s infrastructure Why Venezuelan crude appeals to US refineries Business live – latest updates Venezuela live – latest updates Donald Trump has suggested US taxpayers could reimburse energy companies for repairing Venezuelan infrastructure for extracting and shipping oil. Trump acknowledged that “a lot of money” will need to be spent to increase oil production in Venezuela after US forces ousted its leader Nicolás Maduro, but suggested his government could pay oil companies to do the work. Continue reading...
AI's power demands are vast and growing. The Trump administration wants nuclear reactors to meet them. Whether that's achievable, and whether communities will accept it, is another matter. - 2026/01 / article
The United Nations issued a year end Fact Sheet: Rising global military expenditures, starkly illuminating that last year’s record high of $2.7 trillion in military expenditures, caused a cascade of devastating consequences to human well-being, the environment, possibilities for avoiding climate collapse, as well as blows to employment, ending hunger and poverty, providing health care, […]
The appropriations bills would deliver Republican fossil fuel priorities while garnering Democratic support.
The Trump administration is touting a planned $9.6 million civil penalty against Panther Operating Co.
The president’s Energy and Interior secretaries are joining the effort to cajole the petroleum businesses to invest in the country’s shattered oil fields
The devastating flood that killed more than 1,000 people in Indonesia was exacerbated by years of deforestation.
Global crude oil markets revealed little reaction in the immediate aftermath of the US military operation in Venezuela to detain President Nicolás Maduro on Jan 3, says the Thai Energy Ministry.
Donald Trump said that the US must 'nurse' Venezuela back to health for the foreseeable future and may offer taxpayer-funded subsidies to oil companies to help rebuild.
The operator of a nuclear power plant in central Japan said on Monday its employees may have used cherry-picked data for a potential earthquake in quake-resistance tests at the plant to pass the regulatory screening for restart. The Nuclear Regulation Authority said the same day it found “wrongdoing” by Chubu Electric Power in the screening process and halted the review. The incident is a major setback for the Japanese government. Concerns over the safety of nuclear power plants grew strong in...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05711F, Paper Xinhua Zheng, Bibo Han, Chaofan Liu, Ruilin Li, Cheng Chao Li, Shikai Liu, Faxing Wang, Yuping Wu Developing practical zinc (Zn) batteries necessitates taming Zn electrodeposition at source to suppress associated unfavorable reactions while enhancing Zn utilization efficiency at commercially relevant areal capacities (≥10 mAh cm-2). This... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Trump faces criticism at home and abroad for attack, which some nations denounced as ‘crime of aggression’ by US Deposed Maduro pleads not guilty after capture in shock US attack on Venezuela Delcy Rodríguez strikes conciliatory tone with US after Trump warning A UK minister would not be drawn into saying whether his government believes the US capture of Venezuela’s president was influenced by the country’s rich oil reserves . Asked on Sky News why he thought Donald Trump had captured Nicolás Maduro and said America would “run” Venezuela, Home Office minister Mike Tapp said: This is for Donald Trump to answer , and I think he has said in his press conference, which I watched with interest around narco-terrorism and that threat. Continue reading...
Veteran oil man Tony Franjie says Venezuela offers one of the most lucrative moments in modern energy history for US oil firms - and good news for US consumers battered by high prices.
Donald Trump's 2023 comments regarding the seizure of Venezuelan oil have resurfaced following Nicolás Maduro's arrest, as netizens question if the capture was a theatrical production.
This story was originally published by Wired and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. President Donald Trump has made it clear: His vision for Venezuela’s future involves the US profiting from its oil. “We’re going to have our very large United States oil companies—the biggest anywhere in the world—go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly […]
SHANGHAI — The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026.
The US might aim to unlock the country’s reserves, but cost and political uncertainty make it look an uncertain option US energy stocks rise as Trump vows to unlock Venezuela’s oil Venezuela crisis - latest updates The theory sounds straightforward. Venezuela has vast oil reserves and used to produce more than three times as much volume as it does now. Therefore it should be a simple matter to upgrade the crumbling kit with an injection of dollars and watch the extra barrels and profits flow. That, roughly speaking, is the only clear part of Donald Trump’s plan for what happens next in Venezuela. “We’re going to have our very large US oil companies, the biggest anywhere in the world, go in, spend billions of dollars, fix the badly broken infrastructure – the oil infrastructure...
Chevron is currently the only major US oil company still operating in Venezuela and exporting crude from the country. Shares of Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips rose about 3% each, buoyed by speculation that restrictions barring US firms from Venezuela's oil fields could be eased.
Most homes in Germany are typically kept warm with gas, oil, district heating or electricity. So how can you stay warm in the winter if the power goes out? These tips are good to know in an emergency, and also to reduce your energy use.
Rock samples taken from the Greenland ice sheet’s Prudhoe Dome show it completely melted in the past 10,000 years — and could vanish again amid climate change.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news, with gold and defence company shares also higher today What role could the US play in Venezuela’s ‘bust’ oil industry? The oil price remains in the red this morning, with Brent crude now down 1% at $60.15 per barrel. Analysts are in broad agreement that while the Venezuela attack is unlikely to boost demand for oil, it also won’t lead to a rapid surge in supply. The question is, will traders focus on the potential for future Venezuelan oil flooding the market, which could tank the oil price, or will they focus on how much investment will be needed to get Venezuela to pump more oil? Right now, Venezuela pumps less than 1 million barrels per day, at its peak in 1998, before socialist dictators took control, it was pumping...
India has requested the United States to remove additional tariffs. This comes after India reduced its purchases of Russian oil. US President Donald Trump had previously imposed these duties. Trade tensions persist between the two nations. Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Trump have discussed trade matters. India maintains its stance on energy security.
Experts see the Venezuela takeover as a maneuver to curb Chinese influence in the region and boost U.S. access to oil and critical minerals.
China remained committed to its energy partnership with Venezuela and stressed that the cooperation between the two countries was protected by international law, the foreign ministry in Beijing said on Monday. Following this weekend’s raid that saw President Nicolas Maduro captured and taken to the United States, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian was asked whether the country, the largest customer for Venezuelan oil, would continue the imports. He did not answer directly, but said:...
This desert plant rewired photosynthesis to thrive at 120°F. Its hot secret could help our essential crops survive climate change.
Crude oil falls amid fears US president’s pledge to run country and unlock vast reserves could deepen global supply glut Business live – latest updates Venezuela crisis - latest updates The price of oil has fallen as investors digested the impact of the US capture of the Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, while a former Chevron executive has said he is already seeking to raise $2bn (£1.5bn) to invest in oil projects in the country. Brent crude dropped by 0.7% to $60.33 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.54% to $56.01 a barrel in early trading on Monday, after Donald Trump pledged to unlock Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. It later recovered some ground, down 0.1%. Continue reading...
Rich nations built their wealth on coal, oil and gas. Now the world is asking poorer countries to chart a different course. Is a fossil-free path to development realistic?
The US assault on Venezuela jolted the global commodity markets, sending gold higher and reinforcing the long-term bearish view on crude oil as investors navigate rising geopolitical tensions to start 2026. The weekend military raid on the South American country – home to the world’s largest oil reserves – added more weight to a call by Wall Street firms including JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America that gold prices would touch US$5,000 an ounce by the end of the year. Franklin Templeton and...
OPEC+ keeps oil production steady amid political crises and market uncertainty, prioritizing stability over immediate action.
Delhi's air quality remained poor on January 5, with the overall AQI at 262. Dense fog enveloped the city, causing flight delays. Cold conditions and low wind speeds trapped pollutants near the surface, posing a risk to vulnerable populations.
Climate change is no longer limited to shifting weather patterns, but is a growing force reshaping Thailand's economic outlook in 2026, according to Treethep Palakavong Na Ayudhya, chief executive of Global Carbon Corporation, a local greenhouse gas management consultancy.
The justices are set to consider fights over a Michigan pipeline and oil and gas assets seized by Fidel Castro in the Cuban Revolution.
The class-action lawsuit argues that gasoline producers preemptively raised prices before changes to the low-carbon fuel standard kicked in.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright says keeping the plant online would prevent dangerous outages. State leaders disagree.
Venezuela holds the world’s largest proven oil reserves, ahead of Saudi Arabia.
Analysts believe US President Trump's plan to seize Venezuela's oil industry and invite American companies to rebuild it will not immediately impact global oil prices. Years of neglect, mismanagement, and sanctions have severely damaged the sector, requiring significant time and investment for any meaningful production increase. Political stability and contract clarity are crucial hurdles for foreign companies considering substantial investment.
The 1.5% surcharge, capped at $15, expands a recycling program that's been quietly collecting old computer monitors and TVs for two decades.
US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated the US aims to prevent adversaries from controlling Venezuela's oil industry, asserting the Western Hemisphere is America's backyard. He argued foreign involvement destabilizes the region and causes mass migration, vowing this will not continue under President Trump.
The administration has made it clear that Nicolás Maduro's capture was tied to Venezuela's vast oil reserves. Much less certain is how US companies will actually access them—or if they even want to.
Rubio said that while the US is not at war with Venezuela, it expects to see 'changes' in how the country's oil industry is run and insisted it cannot be controlled by America's 'enemies'.
Emergency managers say the US president has presided over a dangerous erosion in US capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters Donald Trump has presided over a dangerous erosion in US capacity to prepare for and respond to natural disasters, according to emergency management experts. The first year of his second term was marked by crackdowns on climate science that produced world-class weather forecasts and the gutting of frontline federal agencies - policies that have left the country, already struggling to keep pace with severe storms, even more at risk. Continue reading...
Donald Trump has said that American oil firms will invest billions to produce oil in Venezuela.
US President Donald Trump has said America is taking temporary control of Venezuela, aiming to tap its vast oil reserves. Despite holding the world's largest crude reserves, Venezuela's oil output is unlikely to see a significant boost for years due to political instability and decaying infrastructure. India's exposure remains minimal due to low trade and diversified sourcing.
India's economy and energy security remain unaffected by the Venezuelan crisis, according to GTRI. Despite past significant crude oil imports, New Delhi has drastically reduced shipments due to US sanctions. The think tank advises India to secure critical resources amidst intensifying global competition.
President Donald Trump on Saturday said the US would take control of Venezuela’s massive oil reserves and recruit American companies to invest billions of dollars to refurbish the country’s gutted oil industry. Venezuela is sitting on a massive 303 billion barrels worth of crude — about a fifth of the world’s global reserves, according to … The post Trump says US is taking control of Venezuela’s oil reserves. Here’s what it means appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Experts say lifting production to former levels could take decades and huge investment will be needed The Venezuelan oil industry has been “a total bust” for a long time, according to Donald Trump. After attacking Caracas and taking the country’s leader captive , Trump promised to take control of Venezuela’s oil industry with the help of America’s biggest oil companies. Venezuela’s beleaguered oil industry could “make a lot of money” with the might of the US behind it, Trump told the press, claiming that the new regime would invest billions to revive its fortunes. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, December 28, 2025 thru Sat, January 3, 2026. Year 2025 Statistics As this is the first news roundup of 2026 and we therefore have the complete year 2025 "in the can", we thought that you might enjoy some stats about what we shared during the previous 12 months. All told, we shared 1470 links from about 270 different outlets, the vast majority of which provided fewer than 10 links and the bulk of shares originated from just 25 different outlets. The Top10 are: The Guardian (190), Skeptical Science (164), Inside Climate News (108), Yale Climate Connections (67), Phys.org (63), Carbon Brief (58), New York Times (54), The Conversation (52), Grist (47), CNN (38), followed...
Scotland’s veteran skiers reflect on shrinking snow seasons, climate change and why they still return to the slopes year after year.
President Trump wants more U.S. oil companies to "go in" to Venezuela. But there are economic, historical, and climate reasons that may not be easy. Here's what you need to know about oil in Venezuela.
A groundbreaking Chinese innovation is turning one of climate policy’s oldest assumptions on its head: that cutting emissions inevitably hurts the economy. Critics including US President Donald Trump have long dismissed green regulations as a drag on industry, claiming they raise costs and cut production. Even the European Union is now reconsidering its phase-out targets for fossil fuel vehicles, using the negative economic impact as justification. But new research from a team led by the Chinese...
US president says oil majors primed to invest in rebuilding infrastructure following Maduro ouster US attacks Venezuela – live updates US oil giants have so far remained silent on Donald Trump’s claim that they are primed to spend “billions and billions of dollars” rebuilding the Venezuelan oil industry following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro. Chevron, the only US oil company still operating in Venezuela, committed only to following “relevant laws and regulations” after the US president suggested American energy multinationals would be central to his plans for the country. Continue reading...
Chevron could perhaps benefit the most from the U.S. attack in Venezuela as President Trump says oil companies will help rebuild infrastructure.
Global oil markets have to be watching closely after US strikes on Venezuela. However, early signs indicate minimal disruption. Venezuela's oil exports were already limited by US sanctions. India's dependence on Venezuelan oil is low, with minimal trade and some investment. The US plans significant involvement in Venezuela's oil industry.
India has established 132 Compressed Bio Gas (CBG) plants, producing 920 tonnes daily, with more capacity under the SATAT initiative. This program converts waste into clean fuel, boosting rural incomes and reducing emissions. Additionally, the country is offering 50 new exploration and production blocks to enhance domestic energy output.
Russia filed a formal diplomatic request that the United States stop pursuing an oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela that has evaded US custody for almost two weeks, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN. The demarche sent to the State Department on New Year’s Eve comes as the vessel, called the Bella 1, … The post Russia files diplomatic request asking US to stop pursuing oil tanker originally bound for Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Scientists and other experts share their favorite fictional stories about climate change and how they can transform the real world.
Our reliance on lithium, powering everyday devices, faces a hidden fragility. Despite abundant reserves, access is concentrated, and recycling is minimal, leading to constant mining. While alternatives like sodium-ion batteries and solid-state technology are emerging, their widespread adoption is slow, suggesting a future of careful management and reduced lithium use per device rather than complete absence.
Nova Scotia’s offshore energy regulator wants to begin studying areas of the ocean that could be home to the first turbines in Premier Tim Houston’s proposed Wind West project.
The Met Officehas confirmed that the average temperature in the UK last year was a balmy 10.09°C, which is 0.96°C above the long-term average.
Wind, solar and other renewables hit a new high last year but the government is still some way off its clean power target.
The regular daily congestion charge for non-electrified vehicles has also risen for the first time in five years from £15 to £18.
[FrontPageAfrica] Congo Town, Monrovia -- As Liberia grapples with the growing impacts of climate change, the National People's Climate Justice Summit has emerged as a platform for advocating for bold and inclusive climate action.
On Jan. 2, 2006, 12 men were killed in a methane gas explosion in a coal mine in West Virginia's Upshur County.
A long-term experiment reveals tropical forests in Panama are able to adapt to droughts, but scientists warn this short-term "rescue strategy" is unlikely to save them from the impacts of climate change.
As the Trump administration derides climate policy as a ‘scam’, emissions-cutting measures are gaining popularity A group of progressive politicians and advocates are reframing emissions-cutting measures as a form of economic populism as the Trump administration derides climate policy as a “scam” and fails to deliver on promises to tame energy costs and inflation. Climate politics were once cast as a test of moral resolve, calling on Americans to accept higher costs to avert environmental catastrophe, but that ignores how rising temperatures themselves drive up costs for working people, said Stevie O’Hanlon, co-founder of the youth-led Sunrise Movement. Continue reading...
Rare earth minerals are indispensable to the manufacture of high-performance magnets, batteries, and other materials that are vital to clean energy, communications, aerospace, and defense technology (1). The global demand for rare earth minerals is expected to double by 2050 (2). China dominates the rare earth mineral market, but recent Chinese export restrictions have motivated the countries that rely on China to increase the development of domestic supplies (3). On 20 October 2025, Australia signed an agreement with the United States to strengthen the supply chains for rare earth mineral mining and processing (4). Although the US-Australia rare earths framework (5) may bolster Australia’s domestic processing capacity, the economic benefits could come at a cost to global biodiversity.
Why Fossil Fuels Are So Important Just like fossil fuel divestment, climate court cases to punish fossil fuel (oil, coal, natural gas) producers do not work, and they should be rejected by climate...
Legal action has brought important decisions, from the scrapping of fossil fuel plants to revised climate plans This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Paris agreement . It is also a decade since another key moment in climate justice, when a state was ordered for the first time to cut its carbon emissions faster to protect its citizens from climate change. The Urgenda case, which was upheld by the Netherlands’ supreme court in 2019 , was one of the first rumblings of a wave of climate litigation around the world that campaigners say has resulted in a new legal architecture for climate protection. Over the past 12 months, there have been many more important rulings and tangible changes on climate driven by legal action. Continue reading...
Small bridges around Paulatuk, N.W.T., are giving harvesters a safer way to get to their camps, as permafrost slumps and other changes caused by climate change make it more dangerous to travel on the land.
I’ve spent six years writing about environmental justice. The uncomfortable truth is that we’re not all in it together – but people power is reshaping the fight It’s been another year of climate chaos and inadequate political action. And it’s hard not to feel despondent and powerless. I joined the Guardian full time in 2019, as the paper’s first environmental justice correspondent, and have reported from across the US and the region over the past six years. It’s been painful to see so many families – and entire communities – devastated by fires, floods, extreme heat, sea level rise and food shortages. But what’s given me hope during these six years of reporting as both an environmental and climate justice reporter are the people fighting to save our planet from catastrophe – in their communities...
The Bella 1, the sanctioned tanker fleeing U.S. forces, is no longer expected to return to Venezuela to load up with oil, according to a new report.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06208J, Paper Yunyi Chen, Xitang Qian, Yuxiang Lyu, Yican Qiu, Yee Tung Kwan, Siyu Zhou, Xinyi Lan, Siqi Lu, Minhua Shao Anode-free lithium metal batteries hold great promise for high-capacity energy storage by eliminating both the conventional graphite anode and any excess lithium metal. However, irreversible charge-discharge cycles lead to the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Deserts are hard to reclaim because plants cannot survive on shifting sand, but scientists in northwest China are changing that – by dropping vast amounts of blue-green algae onto the dry terrain. These specially selected strains of cyanobacteria can survive extreme heat and drought for long periods, according to China Science Daily on Thursday. When rain finally comes, they spring to life, spreading rapidly and forming a tough, biomass-rich crust over the sand. This living layer stabilises the...
A loaded Thai oil tanker with an illegal Myanmar and Cambodian crew has been seized in the Gulf of Thailand on suspicion of smuggling strategic supplies to Cambodia, the Royal Thai Navy spokesman said.
Carmakers such as MG, BYD and Chery are set to pass 200,000 mark in sales, analysis suggests, double 2024’s total Chinese brands are on course to account for one in every 10 new cars sold in Britain during 2025, a marked increase on last year as sales increase across Europe. Manufacturers led by MG, BYD, and Chery are on track to break the 200,000 mark in UK new car sales in 2025, meaning they are very likely to account for 10% of the market, according to Matthias Schmidt, an analyst tracking electric cars across Europe. Continue reading...
China is set to break its own record in hypergravity research with a colossal new centrifuge that can spin multi-tonne samples at unmatched intensities. The machine, known as CHIEF1900, was built by Shanghai Electric Nuclear Power Group and shipped to Zhejiang University in eastern China on December 22 for installation. Once up and running, it will allow researchers to compress space and time, recreating catastrophic events such as dam failures and earthquakes inside a laboratory, according to...
Scottish wind farms have been paid an astonishing £347million to not generate electricity - helping to rack up a Britain-wide bill of more than £1.45billion for wasted wind power in a single year.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05398F, Review Article Liyu Zhu, Hongbin Yang, Kun Liu, Wei Li, Yinjiao Tang, Xiaomin Li, Ting Xu, Lin Dai, Chuanling Si Growing environmental imperatives are driving the need to substitute petroleum-derived materials with renewable and sustainable alternatives to enable the production of biodegradable and carbon-neutral products. As a naturally abundant and... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Solar farms are already proving to be an effective addition to traditional power, but now it looks like they may have additional environmental benefits.
South Korea said it will formally end its dwindling yet much-criticised bear bile farming industry this week, though about 200 bears are still kept in pens and bred for their gall bladders. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on Tuesday it will ban breeding and possession of bears and extraction of their bile beginning on January 1. The change is in line with a revised animal rights protection law that imposes up to two or five years of prison sentences for violators. South...
Applications to build battery storage drive boom as offshore wind projects given go-ahead jump sevenfold year on year A record number of renewable energy projects were given the go-ahead in Great Britain in 2025, after planning approvals almost doubled year on year, according to an analysis. The energy capacity of new battery, wind, and solar projects that received approval climbed to 45GW this year, 96% higher than in 2024, according to data from Cornwall Insight. Continue reading...
The Energy Secretary is expected to set out proposals next month to allocate up to £13billion over the next four years as part of the Government's warm homes plan.
As Asia counts the cost of one of the world’s most expensive years for weather disasters, aid groups and scientists are warning that poorer countries face even greater risks ahead unless global emissions are cut and spending shifts from disaster response to prevention. Asia accounted for four of the world’s six costliest climate-related disasters in 2025, according to a report by Christian Aid released this month, underlining how heavily the region is being hit by floods, storms and extreme...
US President Donald Trump is pushing to resurrect America’s coal sector by expanding mining and subsidising coal-fired power plants to meet the energy demands in a race against China on artificial intelligence. “Our nation’s beautiful clean coal resources will be critical to meeting the rise in electricity demand due to the resurgence of domestic manufacturing and the construction of artificial intelligence data processing centres,” Trump said in an executive order signed on April 8. But China...
The U.S. Coast Guard is still in pursuit of an oil tanker over a week after they first tried to intercept the ship. U.S. officials said the tanker now has a painted Russian flag on its side in an attempt to draw protection from Moscow. This is the latest in President Trump's pressure campaign on Venezuela after he indicted that the United States has "hit" a dock facility along a shore.
Oil rig jobs can seem very appealing in any job market, but there are a number of harsh realities to working on them that nobody really talks about.
Dozens of villages have to move or be destroyed.
Holiverse founder Lado Okhotnikov explains how space-based solar power will unlock the future of advanced AI intelligence
Trump ratcheted up his questionable claims about the environment and how to deal, if at all, with the threats to it In the past decade at the forefront of US politics, Donald Trump has unleashed a barrage of unusual, misleading or dubious assertions about the climate crisis, which he most famously called a “hoax”. This year has seen Trump ratchet up his often questionable claims about the environment and how to deal, if at all, with the threats to it. In a year littered with lies and wild declarations, these are the five that stood out as the most startling. Continue reading...
Reservoirs across Scotland fell to their lowest levels in decades as the country experienced its driest period since the 1960s.
A strong majority of Americans say they're worried about the climate. So why do they hear so little about it in the news?
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06963G, Paper Maoxin Chen, Huan Li, Hui Xu, Zhitan Wu, Jinxing Chen, Huihui Lin, Ao Du, Sundus Umer, Zihui Chen, Ning Yue, Zhijie Yan, Tianyu Yin, Nianjun Yang, Jiong Lu, Weichao Wang, Chunpeng Yang, Quanhong Yang Zinc–iodine (Zn–I 2 ) batteries are promising for grid-scale energy storage, yet rapid capacity fade from polyiodide shuttling remains a fundamental challenge. This shuttling arises from the coupled, stepwise iodine reduction pathway... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Syzran refinery produces around 800,000 tons of gasoline and 1.5 million tons of diesel per year.
A vital ocean current system in the Atlantic is showing signs of instability. Scientists warn this could lead to colder winters and unpredictable weather patterns across Europe. This gradual change, tracked through ancient shells, suggests a potential shift in climate. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is crucial to mitigate these risks and prevent irreversible changes to the climate system.
NYT: Extreme heat causes cows to produce less milk. This is a problem for cheese-lovers.
One of Henry Kissinger’s final and most sobering predictions before his death was that Japan would eventually pursue nuclear weapons. In a 2023 interview with The Economist, Kissinger warned that Japan was “heading towards becoming a nuclear power in five years”. Chinese nuclear experts estimate that Japan has the political motivation but also the technical capacity to develop nuclear weapons in less than three years, echoing Kissinger’s warning that Japan harbours ambitions to revive its...
West Somerset Lagoon would harness renewable energy for UK’s AI boom – and create ‘iconic’ arc around Bristol Channel The architect of the London Eye wants to build a vast tidal power station in a 14-mile arc off the coast of Somerset that could help Britain meet surging electricity demand to power artificial intelligence – and create a new race track to let cyclists skim over the Bristol Channel. Julia Barfield, who designed the Eye and the i360 observation tower in Brighton, is part of a team that has drawn up the £11bn proposal. It would curve from Minehead to Watchet and use 125 underwater turbines to harness the power of the second-highest tidal range in the world. Continue reading...
[UN News] With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis.
A study has laid bare the shocking true cost of climate change, as heatwaves, wildfires, droughts and storms cause havoc around the world.
Over the holiday period, the Guardian leader column is looking ahead at the themes of 2026. Today we look at how the struggle to adapt to a dangerously warming world has become a test of global justice The record-breaking 252mph winds of Hurricane Melissa that devastated Caribbean islands at the end of October were made five times more likely by the climate crisis. Scorching wildfire weather in Spain and Portugal during the summer was made 40 times more likely, while June’s heatwave in England was made 100 times more likely. Attribution science has made one thing clear: global heating is behind today’s extreme weather. That greenhouse gas emissions warmed the planet was understood. What can now be shown is that this warming produces record heatwaves and more violent storms with increasing...
With rising effects of climate change across the globe, the world has started recognising that climate change is not just an ecological collapse, but also a human rights crisis.
It is 70 years since work started on the Chapelcross site which now hopes to become a green energy hub.
Russia plans to establish a nuclear power plant on the moon in a decade to support its lunar exploration and create a joint research station with China.
A deal to take part of energy services firm Petrofac, which employs 2,000 people in Aberdeen, out of administration has been agreed.
A decision by a court in Switzerland this week to hear a climate lawsuit brought by four Indonesian fishermen against cement giant Holcim has been welcomed by campaigners as an important step for climate justice, even as they warned the legal fight could still stretch on for years. On Monday, the Cantonal Court of Zug ruled that it would admit the lawsuit, allowing the case to proceed to a full assessment on its merits. The complaint accuses Holcim, a Swiss company based in the town of Zug, of...
A 27-year-old crude tanker that was supposedly scrapped in 2021 is due to reach Venezuela late this week, according to ship-tracking data, in the latest example of how the South American country keeps its embattled oil industry alive.
Union minister Nitin Gadkari highlighted Delhi's severe air pollution, attributing 40% to the transport sector's reliance on fossil fuels. He urged a shift to electric and hydrogen mobility, framing it as a nationalistic imperative to reduce costly imports and pollution. Gadkari emphasised India's potential for cleaner fuel alternatives and advancements in electric vehicle technology.
India has taken a decisive step to open its tightly controlled nuclear power sector to private and foreign capital, signalling a shift in how the country plans to meet soaring electricity demand while cutting emissions. Parliament earlier this month approved the Sustainable Harnessing and Advancement of Nuclear Energy for Transforming India (Shanti) Bill, one of the most consequential overhauls of India’s civilian nuclear framework in decades, ending years of near-exclusive state control. Under...
Human radio waves have inadvertently altered Earth's radiation belts, creating an unexpected barrier that modifies radiation behavior. While solar storms can rapidly create temporary, powerful radiation belts, human activity has caused a more subtle, long-term change. This dual influence necessitates a reevaluation of space environment models for future space exploration and technology.
A new policy will hold annual competitive lease sales in certain states.
Nearly $2.8 billion is set for state projects ranging from hybrid ferries to bicycle rebates.
Seaweed has become a key cash crop as climate change and industrial trawling test the resilient culture of the semi-nomadic Vezo people Along Madagascar’s south-west coast, the Vezo people, who have fished the Mozambique Channel for countless generations, are defined by a way of life sustained by the sea. Yet climate change and industrial exploitation are pushing this ocean-based culture to its limits. Coastal villages around Toliara, a city in southern Madagascar, host tens of thousands of the semi-nomadic Vezo people , who make a living from small-scale fishing on the ocean. For centuries, they have launched pirogues , small boats carved from single tree trunks, every day into the turquoise shallows to catch tuna, barracuda and grouper. A boat near lines of seaweed, which has become...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06107E, Paper Long Pan, Kaining Cao, Mufan Cao, Min Gao, Yuan Zhang, Yang Zhou, ZhengMing Sun A dilute electrolyte–heterostructure interlocking strategy that couples a Te/ZnSe heterostructure with a dilute NH 4 Ac electrolyte is proposed to trigger and sustain the reversible Te ↔ amorphous TeO 2 conversion for durable aqueous batteries. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
China draws flak in the West for seemingly everything it does. However, it’s the end of the year and we shouldn’t be so down on China, at least not all the time. So let me draw attention to a major development in the country that’s making the world a better place: clean energy. That is a major “China shock” if ever there was one, but no one is putting it that way. Critics like to cite the stats that China burns as much coal as the rest of the world combined. That is true, but the country burns...
The move comes after the US seized two tankers transporting Venezuelan oil this month. At an emergency UN meeting requested by Caracas, China and Russia accused the US of "bullying" the South American country.
[This Day] Says local firms now account for over 50% of oil, gas output
U.S. electricity consumption is growing for the first time in a decade l due to AI, so why are we stunting renewable energy development?
Gold prices hit a new record high Tuesday, driven by escalating geopolitical tensions as the US seized Venezuelan oil tankers. Silver also neared historic peaks, extending a strong rally in precious metals. Expectations of lower US interest rates and a weaker dollar further fueled this surge, making gold an attractive safe haven for investors.
Tata Motors is accelerating its electric vehicle ambitions, planning five new EV launches by FY2030, starting with the Sierra EV next year. The company will invest up to Rs 18,000 crore to bolster its EV lineup and charging infrastructure, aiming for one million charging points nationwide. This aggressive expansion follows their milestone of selling 250,000 electric cars.
[Capital FM] Kisumu -- A debate over Kenya's proposed nuclear energy programme has taken a new turn after the Ramogi Professional Caucus (RPC) called for greater transparency from groups claiming to speak on behalf of the Luo community, while urging the public to engage the issue through established constitutional and legal processes.
Climate Change is forcing polar bears to rewire parts of their DNA in surprising ways.
Important and well-loved tree species and Britain’s only remaining native cat are under critical threat without their conservation being prioritised, according to a ‘genetic scorecard’ developed by scientists across Scotland.
As Finland reckons with its historic mistreatment of the Indigenous Sámi people, climate change complicates the path forward.
Trump paused five major offshore wind projects worth billions, including Virginia's largest renewable energy scheme, citing Pentagon radar concerns.
The governor recently approved a Trump-backed pipeline, citing reliability and affordability concerns. But she’s also backed offshore wind to meet growing energy needs.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05654C, Paper Linkai Peng, Tongxin Shang, Junwei Han, Jiwei Shi, Chuannan Geng, Yaqi He, Mengyao Li, Yun Cao, Wongsathorn Kaewraung, Min Gao, Yan-Bing He, Quanhong Yang, Wei Lv Metal-sulfur batteries promise sustainable high-energy storage but are plagued by sulfur-induced catalyst deactivation, which hinders long-term sulfur conversion. Here we present a concave carbon surface confinement strategy as a universal... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
As climate change fuels more frequent floods and storms across Southeast Asia, forests and wildlife are being pushed to their breaking point, with conservationists and scientists warning of a worsening impact on ecosystems due to a lack of oversight and countermeasures. In late November, cyclone-driven rains battered Indonesia’s Sumatra island, triggering floods and landslides that killed more than 1,000 people, left hundreds missing and forced hundreds of thousands from their homes, according...
S Korea has surpassed 100 million barrels in government-held oil reserves as it seeks to bolster energy security against global supply disruptions.
In Giridih, Jharkhand, a woman was severely injured after two men allegedly poured hot oil on her when she resisted their molestation attempt at her shop. One accused, Uday Choudhary, has been arrested, while efforts are underway to apprehend the second suspect, Manish Choudhary. An FIR has been lodged regarding the incident.
The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what we know about the "active pursuit" of an oil tanker by the US Coast Guard off the coast of Venezuela.
By compressing and expanding carbon dioxide, this unusual battery solves one of renewable energy’s toughest reliability problems.
A rare toad changed the fate of a river by becoming the first amphibian to halt a hydroelectric dam. It's now in trouble.
The sweeping changes have affected everything from coal plant retirements to international diplomacy over shipping emissions.
Japanese authorities have approved a decision to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, which has sat dormant for more than a decade following the Fukushima nuclear disaster, in a pivotal moment as the country looks to looks to shift its energy supply away from fossil fuels. Despite nerves from many local residents, the Niigata … The post Japan to restart the world’s biggest nuclear power plant, 15 years after Fukushima disaster appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Winter's chill demands a room heater, but choosing the right one is crucial. Beyond warmth, consider electricity consumption, safety features like overheat protection, and air quality. Understanding wattage, energy efficiency ratings, and different heater types like oil-filled or ceramic will prevent hefty bills and ensure comfort. Prioritize safety and your specific needs for a cozy winter.
Climate experts say sewage is a largely untapped source of energy due to its stable temperature of approximately 70 F.
This is the latest in the relentless purge of climate researchers who refuse to be co-opted by the fossil fuel industry The Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin would no doubt have understood and even appreciated the latest attack by the Trump administration on climate researchers and their work. The National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, Colorado, is to be dismantled after more than 50 years at the forefront of global research on climate science and monitoring. Professor Michael Mann is the presidential distinguished professor and director of the Penn Center for Science, Sustainability and the Media at the University of Pennsylvania, and co-author with Peter Hotez of Science Under Siege ; Bob Ward is policy and communications director at the Grantham Research Institute on Climate...
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - The US Coast Guard was pursuing another allegedly sanctioned tanker on Sunday, a US official told AFP, as Washington ramps up its pressure campaign targeting Venezuela's vital oil sector.
With rural food programs stretched especially thin and climate change driving up prices, meat donations and local initiatives are trying to fill the gap.
Emerging technologies like carbon capture and hydrogen combustion could help replace the economic activity lost after coal plants close, according to a state report.
Companies are recovering valuable minerals — such as lithium, cobalt and nickel — from the batteries used in electric vehicles, smartphones and other consumer electronics.
Rep. Adam Smith, the Democratic leader of the Armed Services Committee, says Trump's oil blockade is about driving Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro out of power more than anything.
[This Day] The African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA), has said that the continent's crude oil consumption will surge from about 1.8 million barrels per day in 2024 to as much as 4.5 million barrels per day by 2050, positioning the continent's downstream energy sector as one of the world's most significant untapped investment frontiers.
Follow all today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the transition. Appointed “president of negotiations” for Cop31 under the deal that handed Turkey hosting rights for the conference, Australia’s climate change and energy minister has told Guardian Australia a focus ahead of the summit would be talking to countries “with whom we don’t traditionally agree”. Sydney: showers increasing, maximum 26C. Melbourne: possible morning shower, maximum 20C. Brisbane: partly cloudy, maximum 31C. Perth: sunny, maximum...
Exclusive: Chris Bowen says key to next UN climate summit will be ‘engagement, engagement, engagement’ with countries such as Saudi Arabia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the transition. Appointed “president of negotiations” for Cop31 under the deal that handed Turkey hosting rights for the conference, Australia’s climate change and energy minister has told Guardian Australia a focus ahead of the summit would be talking to countries “with whom we don’t traditionally agree”. Continue reading...
Kemmerer, Wyoming, could be home to a new kind of nuclear power plant by 2030. While government officials are across-the-board supportive, residents are much more hesitant.
President Trump hosted top oil and gas executives at the White House. He paused the discussion to inspect his new ballroom construction. The project is privately funded and ahead of schedule. The ballroom will accommodate large events and inauguration ceremonies. Oil companies plan to invest billions in Venezuela's infrastructure and oil production.
This collapse is central to the scepticism voiced by oil companies. Restoring production on a meaningful scale is not a matter of restarting wells. It would require rebuilding pipelines, upgraders, refineries, power supply and skilled manpower, all of which demand long-term capital commitments.
Amidst Trump's 500% tariff threat, it's important to note that despite heavy import dependence, India’s energy security has strengthened through diversified crude sourcing and greater refining flexibility, improving resilience to external supply shocks.
Early on Jan 3, news broke that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. troops and was being flown to New York to stand trial. Later that day, President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. Protests erupted almost immediately, reviving the Iraq War–era slogan, “no blood for oil.” Host Megan McArdle breaks down the long, troubled history of Venezuelan oil and explains why the U.S. has a responsibility to help rebuild the country's economy.
President Donald Trump on Friday tried to sell Big Oil executives on the promise of an expansive new drilling campaign in Venezuela. But at least for now, the industry isn’t buying it. Trump and his top aides emerged from a lengthy White House meeting without any major commitments from companies to invest billions of dollars … The post ‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A recent study suggests that government-funded Indigenous-led conservation efforts in Canada are having a sustained impact in the fight against climate change.
This live blog is now closed. Trump news at a glance: president pitches oil companies on major extractions in Venezuela Pope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported. In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...
President Trump announced that the US administration will decide which oil companies can operate in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's capture. He pledged security for their operations, aiming to secure $100 billion in investments to revive the nation's oil sector. This move is framed as a major economic opportunity for the U.S.
[SNA] - The Wali of Khartoum State affirmed the state's support for initiatives led by national institutions to develop solar energy systems by establishing partnerships with the Chinese side to indigenize the manufacturing of solar energy components.
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Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny regarding his mental health after an unusual interaction during a White House meeting with oil executives sparked widespread social media speculation.
The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker, the Olina, in international waters as part of an ongoing campaign against "ghost fleet" vessels. This action, aimed at enforcing sanctions on Venezuela's oil, has drawn strong condemnation from Moscow, which accuses the US of violating international law and risking escalation.
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The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee defended her interference during ED's I-PAC raids, alleging the agency sought to "steal" her party's data. She accused senior BJP leaders in Delhi of receiving "coal scam proceeds" and claimed the BJP won Maharashtra by "stealing the mandate" with EC's help, aiming to do the same in Bengal.
US oil executives keen on advancing their operations in Venezuela are nervous that President Donald Trump could derail their investments with a single social media post.
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The U.S. has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as it works to control Venezuela's oil. It was "suspected of carrying embargoed oil."
The Olina, seized in the Caribbean, was falsely flying the flag of Timor Leste, according to a public shipping database US politics live – latest updates The US is in the process of seizing the Olina tanker in the Caribbean near Trinidad in the fifth such interdiction of ships in recent weeks as part of Washington’s efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday. The Olina, according to public shipping database Equasis, was falsely flying the flag of the tiny south-east Asian nation of Timor Leste . The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, said an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump revived the National Coal Council last year to advise the Energy Department. Executives from the nation’s biggest coal producers will lead the group.
The White House is scrambling to expand a Friday meeting with oil executives because of skepticism from the top oil majors.
The US is currently taking control of the tanker Olina in the Caribbean, the fifth vessel targeted in recent weeks as Washington steps up efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday. The Olina, which according to public shipping database Equasis was falsely flying the flag of East Timor, had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, said an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter. “The vessel’s AIS [location] tracker was last...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Combating climate change can feel particularly difficult these days. Countries, states, and municipalities across the globe are missing greenhouse emission reduction targets, and in the United States, President Donald Trump has rolled back key elements of his predecessor’s climate agenda. Given the […]
As Americans worry about healthcare and affordability, the ‘no more wars’ president is helping oil companies instead Immediately after Donald Trump ordered a military strike in Venezuela, many critics focused on how that attack violated international law as well as the US War Powers Resolution . But there hasn’t been nearly enough focus on the domestic implications of Trump’s move. Trump seems to have ordered his Venezuela venture in part to flip the script away from domestic matters, where things aren’t going well for him. His approval ratings are under water , and he’s getting low marks on the economy , health policy (just 30% approval), inflation ( 31% approval on the cost of living ), his immigration crackdown ( 41% approval ) and his sending the national guard into US cities...
We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motion A few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a Georgia representative, held a hearing on her bill to ban research on “geoengineering”, which refers to technological climate interventions, such as using reflective particles to reflect away sunlight. The hearing represented something of a first – a Republican raising alarm bells about human activity altering the health of the planet. Of course, for centuries, people have burned fossil fuels to power and feed society, emitting greenhouse gases that now overheat the planet. Unfortunately, her hearing waved past an urgent debate that policymakers are confronting around the world: after centuries...
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis The world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet another new record and fuelling more extreme weather, scientists have reported. More than 90% of the heat trapped by humanity’s carbon pollution is taken up by the oceans. This makes ocean heat one of the starkest indicators of the relentless march of the climate crisis, which will only end when emissions fall to zero. Almost every year since the start of the millennium has set a new ocean heat record. Continue reading...
The prospect of ramping up the country’s heavy crude production goes against global efforts to phase down fossil fuels.
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The United States Navy is on the hunt for a group of over a dozen oil tankers that have been sanctioned by Donald Trump after illegally entering Venezuelan waters.
The proportion of power generated by gas and other dirty fuels increased for the first time in four years, according to analysis of Government figures.
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A warming planet has opened up new shipping routes and turned Greenland into a geostrategic asset for the Trump administration.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has accused the US of using false claims about drugs and human rights as a pretext to seize the nation's oil. She stated Venezuela is open to mutually beneficial energy partnerships with clearly defined commercial contracts. This comes as the US announced it would manage future Venezuelan crude sales and oversee its global petroleum trade.
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The US seizure of Nicolas Maduro and control over Venezuela's oil marks a significant blow to China's influence in Latin America. This move, rerouting billions in crude to the US, undermines Beijing's decade-long economic diplomacy and its strategy of championing sovereignty. It signals that economic ties don't guarantee protection against US military power.
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Open access notables A Long-Term Shift in Flow Regimes over the Antarctic Peninsula , Guarino et al., Journal of Climate We present consequences of Antarctic surface warming for the stability of the lower atmosphere since the 1950s. We show that the surface atmosphere over the Antarctic Peninsula has become less stable, and that this reduced stability favors the generation of atmospheric gravity waves from the Peninsula, one of the major sources of atmospheric waves on the planet. We provide a physically based explanation (i.e., a shift in flow regimes) for the increased gravity wave forcing that we find in an unprecedented set of reanalysis products, satellite observations, and model simulations, and that we present here for the first time. Gravity wave forcing...
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President reportedly hopes falling price will cut domestic consumer energy bills Business live – latest updates Donald Trump plans to use Venezuela’s vast crude reserves to establish control of most of the western hemisphere’s oil in an attempt to drive the market price down to about $50 (£37) a barrel, according to reports. The US president has repeatedly raised the prospect of producing enough crude from Venezuela’s oilfields to drive down the US oil price from more than $56 a barrel today to about $50 in an effort to cut energy costs for consumers, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited senior Trump administration officials. Continue reading...
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We must not let geoengineering be shaped behind closed doors. Climate justice demands an inclusive approach As the world faces the challenges of the climate crisis and critical threshold levels or tipping points may be reached soon, a disputable idea is gaining momentum as a potential solution: solar geoengineering – the deliberate reflection of sunlight to cool the planet. Advocates argue it could buy us time. Critics warn of unknown risks. Some see it as a possible emergency break if temperatures spiral out of control. Others call it a dangerous distraction that undermines meaningful climate action. Research into solar geoengineering is advancing, including exploration of techniques such as stratospheric aerosol injection, which would involve spraying tiny reflective particles into the...
Soaring temperatures are escalating global electricity demand, particularly for cooling, leading to price hikes and straining energy grids. India's consumption is surging, with a heavy reliance on coal exacerbating emissions. While renewable energy is growing, the article highlights the urgent need for cleaner solutions to prevent electricity from fueling the climate crisis it aims to combat.
The Trump administration is pulling the United States out of the bedrock treaty that underpins international cooperation on climate change, along with dozens of other global bodies, according to a memorandum released by the White House Wednesday evening and an accompanying social media post. Such an action, if successful, would leave the US out of … The post Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Trump administration is threatening to penalize countries buying discounted Russian oil, a move that could impact India's energy imports and trade with the US. A bipartisan sanctions bill, approved by Trump, aims to pressure nations like India, China, and Brazil to cease Russian crude purchases, which the US argues funds Putin's war in Ukraine.
Some Republican lawmakers have begun sounding the alarm about Venezuelan oil hurting American producers.
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Venezuela will exclusively purchase American-made goods, including agricultural products, medicines, and energy infrastructure equipment, using funds from a new oil deal. This significant shift positions the United States as Venezuela's primary commercial partner, a move hailed as mutually beneficial for both nations. The arrangement signals a notable change in Venezuela's economic allegiances.
The Trump administration is asserting control over Venezuelan oil, after seizing a pair of sanctioned tankers on Wednesday Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended plans to open up her country’s oil market to Washington, as Donald Trump’s vice-president JD Vance reiterated that the US would have complete control of the country’s supplies. Rodríguez said on Wednesday that America’s attack to remove her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, put a “stain” on the countries’ relations, but added it was “not unusual or irregular” to trade with the US, adding that Venezuela was “open to energy relations where all parties benefit.” Continue reading...
President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is going to use funds from a new oil deal with the United States to buy "ONLY American Made Products" amid uncertainty over the oil agreement.
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STATEMENT: The United States Withdraws from the UNFCCC alison.cinnamo… Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:02 WASHINGTON, DC (January 7, 2026) - Today, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The following statement is from David Widawsky, Director, WRI US: “Pulling out of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change is a strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return. The 30-year-old agreement is the foundation of international climate cooperation. Walking away doesn’t just put America on the sidelines — it takes...
The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a three-phase plan for Venezuela post-Maduro, asserting that Washington is planning "to execute a deal to take all the oil" that is stuck in the country with proceeds benefiting the Venezuelan people. Rubio also confirmed upcoming meetings with Danish officials regarding the US interest in acquiring Greenland.
Washington says the tanker is part of a shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran.
The United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after a two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a US blockade of Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials told Reuters.
American forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit. The vessel, previously sanctioned for smuggling for Hezbollah, attempted to evade a US blockade. Despite claims of Russian protection, the US considers the ship stateless, marking the second such seizure by American forces in the Caribbean.
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Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
Outcome of aggression will determine whether rare earths and other resources drive energy transition – or strengthen US military power and oil interests The US’s first overt attack on an Amazon nation last weekend is a new phase in its extractivist rivalry with China. The outcome will decide whether the vast mineral wealth of South America is directed towards a 21st-century energy transition or a buildup of military power to defend 20th-century fossil fuel interests. Although this onslaught was ostensibly aimed at one corrupt dictatorship in a miserably dysfunctional country, the ramifications are far wider. Continue reading...
Russia sends warships and a submarine to escort a sanctioned oil tanker evading US pursuit in the North Atlantic, raising fears of confrontation.
U.S. officials say the tanker is part of a so-called shadow fleet that has carried oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran.
Republicans expressed tepid support for the Trump administration’s plan to sell Venezuelan oil.
Caracas and Washington have reached a deal to export up to $2 billion worth of Venezuelan crude oil to the United States, President Donald Trump said on Tuesday, which would divert supplies from China while helping Venezuela avoid deeper oil production cuts.
US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth claimed that the 'blockade' of sanctioned Venezuelan oil remains in 'full effect' after the US secured a Russian-flagged oil tanker in European waters.
Elon Musk humorously noted China's rapid adoption of his energy suggestions, including massive battery, EV, and solar production. He emphasized batteries as key to increasing energy output, citing Tesla's Megapacks and the new Megablock as solutions for grid stability and AI-driven power demands.
Expanding on the US administration’s increasingly robust view of foreign energy and security policy, a senior US official said on Wednesday that Washington expects to take control of future Venezuelan oil sales until further notice and use the proceeds to rebuild the nation’s beleaguered economy. The comments add to the conflicted messaging from US President Donald Trump’s administration on how it plans to run Venezuela following Saturday’s military strike that saw Nicolas Maduro and his wife...
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that oil released from tankers off Venezuela’s coast would be arriving in the U.S. “very soon.”
With oil trading at roughly US$56 a barrel, the transaction Trump announced late Tuesday could be worth as much as US$2.8 billion.
The United States on Wednesday seized two oil tankers Wednesday -- a Russian-flagged vessel in the North Atlantic and another in the Caribbean Sea.
Oil companies and their shareholders may benefit from President Trump's military action in Venezuela — but it also could benefit many other U.S. investors.
From Venezuela to Libya to Iraq, removal of dictators has not always guaranteed a surge in oil production, data shows Hours after Nicolás Maduro was captured by US special forces in Venezuela and indicted on drugs, weapons and “narco-terrorism” charges, Donald Trump spoke extensively about his plans for something else entirely: oil . Venezuela’s oil reserves – reputedly the world’s largest – are set to be pumped by a parade of powerful US oil companies, according to the US president, most of whom have not operated in the country in decades. Continue reading...
Trump demands Venezuela open up to US oil companies or risk more military action. Plus, justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump and his advisers are looking at “a range of options” in an effort to acquire Greenland , noting in a White House statement on Tuesday that using the US military to do so is “always an option”. How are the US’s European allies responding? In a show of solidarity on Tuesday, the leaders of France, Germany, the UK and other countries issued a joint statement with the prime minister of Denmark, Mette Frederiksen, urging the US to respect its sovereignty. They said Arctic security was a top priority for Nato, a defense alliance that includes the US and...
Ageing vessel had previously been involved in Venezuelan oil exports Head of Zelenskyy’s office, Kyrylo Budanov, offered a bit more detail on the talks, stressing however that “not all details of these discussions can be made public at this stage.” “However, tangible results have already been achieved, and the work is ongoing. The national interests of Ukraine will be protected ,” he stressed. Continue reading...
The president said Tuesday that some Venezuelan oil will be shipped to U.S. refineries. He faces challenges getting firms to put their money into the country’s shattered industry.
President Donald Trump said Tuesday night that Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to the United States, to be sold at market value and with the proceeds controlled by the US. Interim authorities in Venezuela will turn over “sanctioned oil” Trump said on Truth Social. The US will use … The post Trump says Venezuela will turn over 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil to US appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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The United States’ forcible removal of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro from power has reignited a debate over international law and sovereignty. But this risks obscuring a more consequential fact: global energy markets are not governed primarily by liberal market logic, but are shaped by geopolitical strategy. Venezuela matters less as a case in itself than as a signal of how energy is being repositioned amid intensifying US-China economic competition. For decades, many assumed that energy...
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President Trump announced Venezuela's interim authorities will transfer 30-50 million barrels of sanctioned oil to the US. The crude will be sold at market prices, with proceeds controlled by the US government to benefit both nations. This move aims to leverage Venezuela's oil reserves, which have accumulated due to US sanctions.
China may emerge as a bigger buyer of Canadian crude if oil production from Venezuela is rerouted.
The move follows a 2024 legal settlement with climate activists. The state has less than 20 years to meet its decarbonization goal.
Crude prices are low. Companies are being cautious. But huge reserves — particularly of the heavy, viscous oil Venezuela has in abundance — remain appealing.
Donald Trump announced a deal with the Venezuelan regime to give the United States 30 to 50 million barrels of oil.
Trump pledged to use proceeds from the sale of this oil "to benefit the people" of both countries.
Earlier the president said US oil firms could be "up and running" in the country within 18 months.
[Ghanaian Times] The National Petroleum Authority (NPA) has reaffirmed its commitment to energy safety, environmental stewardship, and sustainable national development at the Nkoko Nkitinkiti Chicken Festival, where it participated as the official energy and fuel safety partner.
US President Trump stated Prime Minister Modi is "not that happy" due to US tariffs on Indian purchases of Russian oil. He linked trade pressure to India's energy ties with Moscow, noting India has significantly reduced its Russian oil imports. Trump also mentioned India's concerns over delayed US military hardware deliveries.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Wildfire smoke is an emerging nationwide crisis for the United States. Supercharged by climate change, blazes are swelling into monsters that consume vast landscapes and entire towns. A growing body of evidence reveals that these conflagrations are killing far more people […]
India has emerged as Russia's second-largest crude oil buyer, importing approximately 144 billion euros since the Ukraine war began. This surge followed Western nations' reduced imports, significantly boosting Russia's fossil fuel earnings. While India's purchases have recently dipped due to fresh sanctions, the trend highlights a major shift in global energy trade dynamics.
Donald Trump suggests US taxpayers could help reimburse oil firms rebuilding Venezuela's oil industry, sparking debate over costs, accountability and who truly benefits from the plan.
Industry insiders say US oil firms want to ‘avoid getting screwed’ and will proceed with extreme caution in region Analysis: Trump’s focus on Venezuelan oil reinforces claim action was never about ‘war on drugs’ Industry experts have expressed skepticism over Donald Trump ’s bullish prediction that US big oil firms will rapidly invest tens of billions of dollars to fix Venezuelan infrastructure and ramp up production after the rendition of the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro . Without an “iron-clad guarantee” that the US federal government will fully reimburse them for the cost of rebuilding the country’s oil market, analysts expect global energy giants to proceed with extreme caution. Continue reading...
Crude oil prices will hover around US$58. per barrel in 2026, according to the latest energy price forecast from consulting firm Deloitte.
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When someone says, “I drive an electric vehicle or EV because it protects the environment,” it could be music to the ears of climate advocates. Regardless, EVs have reshaped the global transportation landscape, with major traditional global carmakers now joining the race in battery-powered vehicles. In this new wave of the automotive evolution, no country has achieved what China has done. The Chinese Mainland market...
Reliance Industries has said it does not expect any Russian crude deliveries in January, a move that could push India’s Russian oil imports to their lowest level in years.
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Steve Pearce said he will sell his interest in oil and gas leases and turn over leadership of a family business to his wife.
‘Everybody loses’ if production supercharged in country with largest known oil reserves, critics say Donald Trump , by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela ’s vast oil reserves, has taken his “ drill, baby, drill ” mantra global. Achieving the president’s dream of supercharging the country’s oil production would be financially challenging – and if fulfilled, would be “terrible for the climate”, experts say. Trump has aggressively sought to boost oil and gas production within the US. Now, following the capture and arrest of Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, he is seeking to orchestrate a ramp-up of drilling in Venezuela, which has the largest known reserves of oil in the world – equivalent to some 300bn barrels, according to research firm the Energy...
Nickel’s Climate Cost and Indonesia’s Push for Cleaner Production sarah.brown@wri.org Tue, 01/06/2026 - 07:50 Nickel is widely used across many areas, including electronics, aerospace manufacturing, stainless steel and batteries for electric vehicles and energy storage. Despite its growing importance to the clean energy transition, current nickel production is emissions-heavy and associated with significant environmental and social impacts. Nickel production remains heavily reliant on coal-fired power. In Indonesia, the world’s largest nickel producer, annual production reached 2.2 million tons and accounted for 22% of national emissions from the energy and industrial sectors in 2023. For every ton of nickel produced in Indonesia, an average of 93 tons of carbon...
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[This Day] Abuja -- Oil prices fell yesterday as adequate global supplies offset concerns about supply disruptions due to the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in an audacious raid over the weekend.
The US is making plans to try to intercept a fleeing oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, according to four people familiar with the matter, setting up a possible confrontation between Washington and the Kremlin over the vessel’s fate. Originally called the Bella 1, the tanker was sanctioned by the US in 2024 … The post US is making plans to intercept Venezuela-linked oil tanker that Russia has claimed jurisdiction over, sources say appeared first on Egypt Independent.
TSX energy index falls 3.5% after US forces capture Maduro, as investors weigh the impact of Venezuelan crude on Canadian oilsands market share
The move comes after months of public warnings that the San Pablo Bay pipeline might close.
The ruling rejected efforts by oil giants to dismiss the 2020 lawsuit seeking compensation for the costs of dealing with climate change.
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President Trump says the U.S. will "take back" Venezuela's oil. NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Jason Bordoff, founding director of Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, about his remarks.
Suit against San Francisco-area cities Petaluma and Morgan Hill latest attack on policies that seek to rein in oil and gas The Trump administration sued two California cities on Monday, seeking to block local laws that restrict natural gas infrastructure and appliances in new construction. The lawsuit is the administration’s latest attack on energy policies that seek to rein in the use of fossil fuels to combat climate change. California, a Democratic stronghold, has among the most aggressive climate change policies in the world. Continue reading...
As oil prices fall and demand nears a peak, exploiting Venezuela’s heavy crude reserves won’t be as easy as Trump thinks.
India has launched its second National Environmental Standard Laboratory, aiming to boost domestic air pollution monitoring equipment and reduce reliance on foreign certifications. This facility will ensure instruments are tested under Indian climatic conditions, enhancing data accuracy and supporting environmental policies. Additionally, a new solar cell calibration facility positions India as a global leader in renewable energy standards.
Most of the reserves in the country are extra-heavy oil that’s tough to extract and generates more greenhouse gases.
Trump said American companies would need to rebuild Venezuela’s crumbling infrastructure before tapping into the nation’s rich oil reserves.
Experts say that while Venezuelan oil is similar to crude produced in Canada, it will take some time before the South American country's industry could compete.
[Daily Maverick] Forecasting fossil fuel demand in this age of unprecedented geopolitical and economic uncertainty coats crystal balls with a layer of coal dust, and in the short term projections could be raised as financial taps to the sector reopen.
[ENA] Emerging energy solutions in Ethiopia could play a transformative role in reshaping the country's transport and logistics sector, according to SHACMAN, a leading global commercial vehicle manufacturer.
[Leadership] The African Energy Chamber (AEC), has raised serious concerns about the snail speed of construction of major gas pipeline projects across Africa, with particular attention to key projects driven by Nigeria.
Donald Trump has stepped up trade pressure on India, with the US President threatening higher tariffs over continued Russian oil purchases even as Indian exports already face steep duties.
South American nation’s tar-like oil is what many Gulf coast facilities were built for but ramping up production to 3m barrels a day will be a long game Clustered along the US Gulf coast are some of the largest and most complex heavy-oil refineries in the world. These sprawling industrial hubs, owned by major US oil companies, stand ready to emerge as some of the major victors of Donald Trump’s swoop on Venezuela . In some ways, these refineries are a relic of another time; built to process the heavy, unctuous crude imported from Latin America before the boom in lighter US shale oil emerged earlier this century. Continue reading...
Investors bet the action may open opportunities to tap the country's oil wealth.
Insolvency Service says 250 staff remaining at Lincolnshire site will be guaranteed jobs until the end of March Business live – latest updates The Prax Lindsey oil refinery in north Lincolnshire is to merge with a neighbouring former rival after the US energy company Phillips 66 bought the site, which collapsed into administration last summer. The US company plans to integrate the former Prax operations with the nearby Humber refinery, which it already owns. It said it would not restart “standalone refinery operations” at the Lindsey site in North Killingholme as it was “not viable in [its] current form”. Continue reading...
After US air strikes hit Caracas on Saturday, Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife were detained and transferred to the United States. US President Donald Trump later said his country planned to “run” Venezuela for the time being and take control of its oil reserves. In the wake of the military operation, the Post examines the potential winners and losers in the global oil market. Who are the winners? The US stands to be the biggest beneficiary. One immediate implication could be...
Indian energy stocks surged on Monday, driven by geopolitical shifts in Venezuela. Reliance Industries hit a 52-week high, while ONGC, HPCL, IOC, and Oil India also saw gains. Speculation is rife that a US-led restructuring could unlock significant unpaid dividends for ONGC from its Venezuelan investments, potentially boosting its financials.
Hayden is tapping renewable thermal energy to affordably heat and cool its new business park — and entice companies looking to reduce energy costs. The post Why this Colorado coal town is digging geothermal appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Readers respond to Rebecca Mead’s Profile of Stephen Fry and Rivka Galchen’s piece about geothermal energy.
Asian economies face the risk of renewed volatility in oil prices this year as analysts say the US capture of Venezuela’s leader Nicolas Maduro and uncertainty over Washington’s plans for the oil-rich South American country may unsettle investor sentiment. On Monday morning, Benchmark Brent crude opened about 1.2 per cent lower near US$61 a barrel, before falling further to US$60.54 in the early afternoon, while US West Texas Intermediate crude declined by 0.5 per cent to US$57.04 a barrel. The...
The United States could raise tariffs on India if New Delhi does not meet Washington’s demand to curb purchases of Russian oil, US President Donald Trump said on Sunday, escalating pressure on the South Asian country as trade talks remain inconclusive. “[Prime Minister Narendra] Modi is a good guy. He knew I was not happy, and it was important to make me happy,” Trump told reporters aboard Air Force One. “They do trade, and we can raise tariffs on them very quickly,” Trump said in response to...
Trump warns India of new tariffs over Russian oil imports, escalating US-India trade tensions.
President Trump coordinated with US oil companies before and after the Venezuela operation, allowing them to plan reconstruction and manage the country's oil sector while Congress were uninformed.
US President Donald Trump has warned India of increased tariffs if it does not reduce its oil trade with Russia, linking the threat to the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Trump cited India's continued purchase of discounted Russian crude as a point of contention, despite previous claims of a commitment from Prime Minister Modi to cease such trade.
Trump's plan to revive Venezuela's oil industry has raised questions over whether Texas will see quick benefits, with analysts warning gains could take years to materialise.
The president propped up old coal plants and killed offshore wind farms in the name of national security. That has raised accusations of contradictory energy policies.
Marco Rubio promised the US would use a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers rather than exert direct control on Venezuela post-Maduro.
The President has made clear he wants to exploit Venezuela’s vast oil reserves; history suggests that it won’t be easy.
[This Day] Indigenous electro-mechanical solution provider, JMG Limited has committed anew to driving long-term infrastructure efficiency and sustainable development in Nigeria.
A pro-America, free-market government could unleash the country’s oil potential and lower energy prices around the globe.
U.S. President Donald Trump's plan to take control of Venezuela's oil industry and ask American companies to revitalize it after capturing leader Nicolas Maduro in a raid is likely to face many hurdles — both logistically and legally.
The far-left Vulkan Gruppe says in a statement that targeting the fossil fuel economy, not cutting power, was the goal.
Venezuelan state-run oil company PDVSA has begun cutting crude production because it is running out of storage capacity due to an ongoing US oil blockade that has reduced exports to zero, piling more pressure on an interim government trying to hang onto power in the face of US threats of more military action.
A far-left activist group sent police a letter taking credit for setting fire to part of a power plant near Berlin, leaving nearly 50,000 customers in the dark, as a protest against the fossil fuel industry.
A US-led takeover of Venezuela's oil sector could significantly benefit India, potentially recovering nearly $1 billion in long-pending payments and reviving crude production from fields operated by Indian firms. With US sanctions eased, ONGC Videsh Ltd could restart operations at the San Cristobal oilfield, boosting output and allowing for the recovery of dues.
US president claims US will take back oil stolen from it by Venezuela, but experts say no legal claim to natural reserves exists Venezuela crisis – latest updates Hailing the US military operation to capture Nicolás Maduro as spectacular, extraordinary, and “an assault not seen since World War II”, Donald Trump surprised many by making Venezuela’s oil the central focus of his hour-long press conference on Saturday. The US president made little mention of the “war on drugs” that for months had been his main justification for the military build-up and the strikes on boats that have killed 116 people, instead referring to oil more than a dozen times, even when questions made no reference to it. Continue reading...
Data obtained under the Freedom of Information Act reveals a wide range of dubious subjects being taken, including 'climate justice' and 'traditions of yoga'.
The United States’ seizure of Venezuela’s president, Nicolas Maduro, has the potential to reshape the global oil market, as America gains effective control over a country with the world’s largest proven oil reserves, analysts said. While crude prices may rise marginally in the short term, the move could boost long-term supplies and tighten the US’ grip over the oil market at a time when its position was starting to look more vulnerable, they said. “Once the US gains control of the country,...
The power supply was cut on Sunday following drone strikes in the Sudanese city of El-Obeid, the capital of North Kordofan state, the national electricity company said, as fighting raged in the oil-rich southern region. For more than two years, Sudan has been gripped by a war between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), with Kordofan the latest battleground after the RSF launched an offensive to seize the strategic region. “El-Obeid power station ... was attacked by drones,...
From snowmaking to year-round attractions, Scotland’s ski resorts adapt as climate change brings shorter, less reliable winters.
Trump vows US will run Venezuela and its oil industry during a 'transition'.
Venezuela now pumps about one million barrels a day, under 1% of global oil supply.
US President Trump announced US oil companies will invest billions to repair Venezuela's infrastructure and restart production following the capture of President Maduro. Despite existing sanctions, Trump stated major US energy firms will tap vast crude reserves, aiming to enrich Venezuela and ensure its independence and safety.
In contrast to the United States, which innovates and influences, and the European Union, which regulates, China has become the world’s climate doer. Beyond the headlines of decoupling, tariffs and geopolitical rivalry, an underappreciated global transformation is quietly under way: China, often framed as the world’s factory and climate laggard, has, almost by stealth, become the world’s undisputed climate leader. This may sit uncomfortably with Western policymakers, and perhaps even with some...
US airstrikes hit Venezuela, including Caracas, leading to a national emergency. President Trump claimed Maduro's capture, citing oil interests and drug trafficking. An old video resurfaced showing Trump's focus on Venezuela's oil. The US pursued a maximum pressure campaign, offering a bounty on Maduro and labeling gangs as terrorists, ultimately seizing tankers and building military presence.
US President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States would maintain direct control of Venezuela to prevent “somebody else” taking it over after a military operation that captured President Nicolas Maduro, pledging to keep oil flowing to China even as Washington signalled it would manage the transition itself. Trump’s remarks came hours after overnight air and ground strikes hit Venezuela, with explosions reported in Caracas and other states, prompting local authorities to declare a...
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has been captured and flown out of the country following a large-scale US strike on Caracas, leaving behind uncertainty for the country — and its massive oil reserves. The Trump administration just struck a country with more oil than Iraq. Venezuela is sitting on a massive 303 billion barrels worth of … The post What the US strike in Venezuela means for gas prices and the largest proven oil reserve on the planet appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A comprehensive analysis of the US military strike in Venezuela, allegations of imperialism, and how Caracas's vast oil reserves are shaping international pressure on the UK and global diplomacy.
Defenders say AI can do good to fight the climate crisis. But spiralling energy and water costs leave experts worried During a golden sunset in Memphis in May, Sharon Wilson pointed a thermal imaging camera at Elon Musk’s flagship datacentre to reveal a planetary threat her eyes could not. Free from pollution controls, the gas-fired turbines that power the world’s biggest AI supercomputer were pumping invisible fumes into the Tennessee sky. “It was jaw-dropping,” said Wilson, a former oil and gas worker from Texas who has documented methane releases for more than a decade and estimates xAI’s Colossus datacentre was spewing more of the planet-heating gas than a large power plant. “Just an unbelievable amount of pollution.” Continue reading...
Sales at Elon Musk’s company slump after Donald Trump’s withdrawal of EV subsidies China’s BYD overtook Tesla as the world’s largest electric carmaker in 2025, after the US company run by Elon Musk reported a slump in deliveries at the end of the year. BYD sold 2.26m battery electric cars during the year, easily outstripping the 1.63m deliveries reported on Friday by Tesla for the same period. Continue reading...
Chinese electric car maker BYD surpassed Tesla in annual deliveries in 2025. It delivered 28% more than the previous year. Tesla deliveries dropped.
Americans are increasingly turning to courts to hold big oil accountable. Here are major trends that emerged last year As the Trump administration boosts fossil fuels, Americans are increasingly turning to courts to hold big oil accountable for alleged climate deception. That wave of litigation swelled in 2025, with groundbreaking cases filed and wins notched. But the year also brought setbacks, as Trump attacked the cases and big oil worked to have them thrown out. The industry also worked to secure a shield from current and future climate lawsuits. Continue reading...
Danish renewable energy giant Orsted has filed suit against the Department of Interior because it paused its lease on an off-shore wind farm.
Delhi's air quality plunged into the 'very poor' category with an AQI of 311 on Friday, exacerbated by chilly winter conditions. Pollutants are expected to linger due to low wind speeds and falling temperatures, with cold wave conditions forecast from January 2-5.
New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies Daisies and dandelions are among hundreds of native plant species blooming in the UK, in what scientists have called a “visible signal” of climate breakdown disrupting the natural world. A Met Office analysis of data from the annual new year’s plant hunt over the past nine years found an extra 2.5 species in bloom during the new year period for every 1C rise in temperature at a given location during the previous November and December. This year’s hunt started on Thursday and runs until Sunday. Continue reading...
Australia’s department of foreign affairs providing consular assistance to person injured at Crans-Montana and their family Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Australian is among the 115 people injured in a fire that tore through a crowded bar during a New Year’s Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing 40 people. Australia’s climate change and energy minister, Chris Bowen, confirmed on Friday morning that an Australian had been injured and was receiving medical and consular assistance. Continue reading...
Hubble's latest images of interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS reveal sustained, jet-like eruptions and a carbon dioxide-rich coma that challenge existing comet physics, offering a rare insight into material from beyond the Solar System.
As permafrost melts, metals stored in rocks leach into the water, making it toxic for fish. The post A once-sparkling Alaskan river has turned a sickly orange color appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
When hailing a car on Uber, riders usually choose between economy and premium options. But in certain areas in Abu Dhabi, capital of the United Arab Emirates, the first choice that flashes on the screen is “autonomous”. The availability of driverless cars underscores the urgency of the nation’s push to promote clean energy and reduce dependence on oil and gas. At the forefront of this effort are Chinese robotaxi developers, which see the Middle East as one of their starting points for global...
[IFJ] Funded by Mondiaal FNV, the activity formed part of broader continental efforts to strengthen the role of journalist unions in responding to the growing impact of climate change on societies, economies, and the world of work. It also directly contributed to the implementation of FAJ's Abidjan Declaration and Action Plan. The training brought together working journalists from different media outlets to deepen their understanding of the gravity of climate change, the meaning and principles of just
Guardian US readers share how global heating and biodiversity loss affected their lives in ways that don’t always make the headlines The past year was another one of record-setting heat and catastrophic storms. But across the US, the climate crisis showed up in smaller, deeply personal ways too. Campfires that once defined summer trips were never lit due to wildfire risks. There were no bites where fish were once abundant, forests turned to meadows after a big burn and childhood memories of winter wonderlands turned to slush. Continue reading...
US president’s assertions climate change is ‘a hoax’ and London has police no-go areas left unchallenged, say critics Britain’s media regulator Ofcom is under pressure to investigate a GB News interview with Donald Trump after complaints that it contained misleading and inaccurate claims that the network failed to challenge. The rightwing channel claimed a “world exclusive sit-down interview” with the US president in November, in which Trump asserted that human-induced climate change was “a hoax” and that London had no-go areas for police and that the capital had “sharia law”. Continue reading...
Officials warned of major economic, environmental and social disruption to Australia due to its dependence on coal Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Howard government was warned in 2005 that climate change was occurring more quickly than previously predicted and “many human and natural systems and economic activities in Australia” were vulnerable, newly released documents show. Cabinet papers made public by the National Archives on Thursday show officials warned the Coalition government of critical gaps in knowledge about the timing, location and magnitude of climate-related damage, even as international cooperation geared up to try to limit the worst effects on the planet . Continue reading...
In the southern port city of Tuapse, authorities said an oil refinery briefly caught fire amid the overnight airstrikes.
If you aspire to drive less, eat less meat, or save energy at home this year, try these ideas for staying on track. The post Tips for making climate-related resolutions that stick appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Bill McKibben isn’t known for his rosy outlook on climate change. Back in 1989, he wrote The End of Nature, which is considered the first mainstream book warning of global warming’s potential effects on the planet. Since then, he’s been an ever-present voice on environmental issues, routinely sounding the alarm about how human activity is […]
It would cost around $2 billion to make it happen.
Beijing has renewed a trade-in subsidy for car purchases, at least a week ahead of schedule, in an apparent effort to prop up the country’s automotive sector amid worries of a sales slump in 2026. Buyers who replace their petrol and electric cars with new vehicles would receive a cash subsidy of up to 20,000 yuan (US$2,858) per unit, according to a circular jointly released on Monday by the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Finance. The authorities were earlier...
Learn more about the snowfall that shut down ALMA in the Atacama desert, and how researchers worry this could be a sign of climate change.
A marine engineer from Ukraine explains why heavy fuel oil causes enormous environmental damage, what technical solutions make it possible to abandon it, and how fleet modernization helps maintain safety during wartime.
At least two oil tankers have made their way to Venezuela in recent days and others are navigating towards the country, a sign of state-run oil and natural gas company PDVSA’s effort to expand floating storage and keep selling crude even as a US blockade has reduced exports to a minimum. US President Donald Trump this month announced a blockade of all sanctioned vessels going in or out of Venezuelan waters as part of a strategy to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The US move has...
Former journalist Abigail Beck, 47, chose to leave her job at BBC Wales Today behind in favour of an eco-friendly country life with her husband Marcus.
The total climate-related financial risks top $6 trillion at 4,000 of the world’s large companies. The post Climate change could cost businesses big time appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
US support for nuclear energy is soaring. Meanwhile, coal plants are on their way out and electricity-sucking data centers are meeting huge pushback. Welcome to the next front in the energy battle.
CEO of Britain’s biggest household energy supplier says technology arm could float in the medium term Business live – latest updates Octopus Energy has agreed to sell a stake in its Kraken software arm, in a move that would value the division at $8.65bn (£6.4bn) and could open the way for a stock market flotation. The technology, which it already licenses to some rival suppliers, has been vital to the energy company’s success, making it easier to manage customer billing, smart meters, electric vehicle charging and home batteries to make using renewable power cheaper. Continue reading...
New Era Energy CEO siphoned revenue from New Mexico oil and gas wells that produce fossil fuels via shell companies while flouting environmental regulations.
[Daily News] Mlandizi -- THE United Republic of Tanzania said it began implementing various water projects three years ago as a country's efforts to address water shortages caused by climate change.
[New Times] The government plans to more than double its electricity generation capacity to 1,066 megawatts (MW) by 2034, driven by major investments in hydropower, solar energy, and emerging technologies such as nuclear power, according to Rwanda Energy Group (REG).
A leading North Sea oil firm has underlined the appeal of assets in the area after cutting jobs amid the windfall tax furore.
This is a re-post from Carbon Brief by Josh Gabbatiss China’s coal demand is set to drop by 2027, more than cancelling out the effects of the Trump administration’s coal-friendly policies in the US, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA). Global coal demand is due to grow by 0.5% year-on-year to reach record levels in 2025, according to the latest figures in the IEA’s annual market report . Yet this will be reversed over the next couple of years, as a faster-than-expected expansion of renewables in key Asian nations and “structural declines” in Europe push coal demand down, the agency says. While US coal demand is set to continue falling, the decline will be slower than expected last year...
Metal that underpins the renewable energy industry joins silver and gold as a safe haven asset for investors Business live – latest updates Copper, the metal that underpins the fast-growing renewable energy industry, is on course for its biggest annual price rise in more than 15 years as traders react to fears of global shortages. As one of the main beneficiaries of the “electrification of everything” , copper has soared by more than 35% in value this year, spurred by US tariff uncertainty and concerns about mining disasters that could restrict supply. Continue reading...
Indonesia Poised to Harness Ocean’s Climate Potential margaret.overh… Mon, 12/29/2025 - 07:00 The ocean could be one of our most powerful allies in fighting climate change, if we do a better job of protecting and leveraging it. In few places is this truer than Indonesia. Indonesia is the world's biggest archipelagic nation, comprising upwards of 17,000 islands and 108,000 kilometers of coastline. It houses more than one-fifth of all mangroves and 5% of seagrass meadows on the planet — ecosystems that are critical to storing carbon and buffering against climate change impacts. The country also relies heavily on the ocean for transportation, tourism, food and myriad other necessities. Targeted action in these areas — from restoring coastal ecosystems to electrifying...
It didn’t get much attention, but in November the Scottish Government became a joint owner in an offshore wind development for the first time. It's about time, argues Roz Foyer, the general secretary of the STUC
We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese nuclear experts believe Japan could build nukes in less than 3 years The late US statesman Henry Kissinger’s dire warning about Tokyo aiming to become a nuclear power by 2028 is being re-examined by Beijing. 2. A year after near total blackout, China builds world’s largest smart...
The destructive ex-tropical cyclone Alfred that smashed Brisbane, SEQ and northern NSW has been ranked among the world’s most costly disasters fuelled by climate change in 2025.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, December 21, 2025 thru Sat, December 27, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) Lost Science - She Tracked the Health of Fish That Coastal Communities Depend On Ana Vaz monitored crucial fish stocks in the Southeast and the Gulf of Mexico until she lost her job at NOAA. New York Times, Interview by Austyn Gaffney, Dec 18, 2025. Save NCAR Field notes from New Orleans, where I and 20,000 colleagues learned that Trump intends to destroy the National Center for Atmospheric Research. Deep Convection, Adam Sobel, Dec 21, 2025. “Destroying Knowledge”: Michael Mann on Trump’s Dismantling...
New York Times: Could these methane-eating bacteria help slow climate change?
Violence erupted in Chhattisgarh's Tamnar region as villagers protesting a coal block project clashed with police. The sit-in turned violent after authorities detained protesters and a coal truck allegedly injured a villager, leading to torched vehicles and injured officers. Additional forces were deployed to control the volatile situation.
Chinese companies have pledged hundreds of billions of dollars in clean energy manufacturing investments overseas, but the projects are having significant social, environmental, and human rights impacts.
Just over a year after an incident that nearly triggered a cascading failure across China’s national power grid, engineers have developed the most powerful smart direct current (DC) transformer on the planet – an innovation poised to neutralise renewable energy shocks to the system. The technology addresses an urgent need following a near total blackout in August last year, when low-frequency swings triggered by poorly integrated wind energy in the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region threatened to...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he expects to meet US President Donald Trump in Florida on Sunday in pursuit of a deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year invasion, though the latest comments from Moscow raise doubts about how close a final agreement really is. Zelensky told reporters on Friday that he would discuss sensitive issues with Trump including the future of the Donbas region in Ukraine’s east and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant. The Ukrainian leader said he plans to...
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt highlights America's stagnant electricity generation, contrasting it with China's massive renewable energy investments, including nuclear and solar. Elon Musk echoes these concerns, warning of a significant competitive disadvantage for the US as China rapidly expands its power capacity, leaving America behind in the global energy race.
New polling shows 65% of registered US voters believe global heating is affecting cost of living Most Americans now connect the worsening climate crisis with their cost of living pressures, with clear majorities also disagreeing with moves by the Trump administration to gut climate research and halt windfarms, new polling has found. About 65% of registered voters in the US think that global heating is affecting the cost of living, according to the polling by Yale University . Continue reading...
Scientists attribute these extreme weather swings to climate change, warning of intensifying "hydroclimate whiplash" patterns globally.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said her government will continue providing oil to Cuba to "avoid a crisis of blackouts" as the island's economic situation continues to deteriorate.
Inside an abandoned control room at Ukraine’s Chernobyl nuclear power plant, a worker in an orange hard hat gazed at a grey wall of seemingly endless dials, screens and gauges that were supposed to prevent disaster. The 1986 meltdown at the site was the world’s worst ever nuclear incident. Since Russia invaded in 2022, Kyiv fears another disaster could be just a matter of time. In February, a Russian drone hit and left a large hole in the New Safe Confinement (NSC), the outer of two radiation...
Smallest number of new chargers since 2022 as carmakers persuade government to weaken EV sales targets The UK’s rollout of electric car chargers slackened markedly in 2025 amid investor concerns over a slower-than-expected switch to cleaner battery vehicles. There were 87,200 chargers installed in the UK at the end of November, an increase of 13,500 compared with the end of 2024, according to data from Zapmap, which tracks charger installations. Continue reading...
The Energy Department ordered two coal-burning power plants to remain open, and the Environmental Protection Agency gave utilities more time to tackle toxic coal ash.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Flooding in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) has recently turned deadly serious, as days of intense rain from a powerful atmospheric river have swollen rivers and caused widespread flooding across the PNW. If you guessed climate change was playing a role in this, you’d be right. Climate change isn’t just making storms “wetter” in a simple sense; it is fundamentally breaking the region’s natural plumbing system. Here is why: 1. The atmosphere is wetter The first mechanism is the one you hear about most often: basic thermodynamics. The rule of thumb (the Clausius-Clapeyron relation for the science geeks) is that for every degree Celsius the atmosphere warms...
Critics compare offensive to Iraq war, citing familiar mix of regime-change rhetoric, security pretexts and oil interests Donald Trump’s recent claims that the US should keep Venezuelan oil from seized tankers are part of a broader belief in rightwing “resource imperialism”, experts say. In recent weeks, the Trump administration has escalated pressure on Venezuela, invoking drug-trafficking claims. This month, the US intercepted two tankers carrying Venezuelan oil and began pursuing a third, while intensifying its campaign against the country’s president, Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading...
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the move could save lives.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis, Dec 23 -- The High Committee for Private Electricity Generation on Tuesday approved a 77.25 MW wind power project in the governorate of Zaghouan during a meeting chaired by Prime Minister Sarah Zaafrani Zenzri.
States with booming data center construction are seeing spikes in new power needs. Much of it is being met by coal and solar.
The Atlantic hurricane season produced a normal number of storms, compared to more frequent storms in recent years. But the storms that did form were huge.
[New Times] As climate and environmental pressures intensify, 2025 marked a pivotal year for Rwanda with the rollout of multiple green initiatives aimed at strengthening climate resilience and advancing sustainable development.
Holiverse founder Lado Okhotnikov on why the future of AI depends on Space-Based Solar Power. Breaking free from Earth's energy limits is the key to next-gen intelligence.
[The Point] QGroup Foundation, powered by QCell Sunu Buss, in partnership with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources (MECCAR), yesterday officially launched the Settal Sunu Reew (Keep Gambia Clean) campaign.
China accused the United States at the United Nations on Tuesday of violating international law and destabilising the Caribbean region, as Washington defended its seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers and vowed to intensify pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government. Speaking at an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council requested by Venezuela and backed by China and Russia, Beijing said US actions carried out under the banner of counter-narcotics enforcement amounted to unilateral...
The government announced it was putting Dalhousie University in charge of a $30-million program that will see a call for onshore natural gas exploration issued in the new year.
The second annual event addressed a range of topics, including the energy transition, floating wind, green hydrogen, carbon capture and Power-to-X, a set of technologies that convert surplus renewable electricity into products such as synthetic fuels.
A Russian strike could collapse the internal radiation shelter at the defunct Chernobyl nuclear power station in Ukraine, the plant's director has warned.
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 . Do solar panels generate more waste than fossil fuels? Waste from discarded solar panels is dwarfed by the waste from coal, oil, and gas. In addition, solar panel recycling capacity continues to expand and improve. A 2023 study estimated that from 2016 – 2050, if power systems do not decarbonize, coal ash would be 300 – 800 times heavier than waste from discarded solar panels, and oily sludge from fossil fuels would be 2 – 5 times heavier. Currently only about 10 – 15% of panels are recycled in the U.S., but governments and companies are funding additional research...
A wood-burning fireplace isn’t great for the planet or your health. But there are things you can do to make your fireplace better.
The lawsuit targets a federal permit for Enbridge’s Line 5, which the tribe says puts wetlands, rivers, and treaty-protected resources at risk.
Opinions have been divided over the annual UN climate conferences. While some see COP30 in Belém, Brazil, as confirming their irrelevance, others see it as a turning point in the struggle for climate justice. Accelerating decline Negotiations continued there as the 1.5°C target slipped beyond reach. As the world accelerates toward catastrophic warming, ecological systems […]
The final environmental impact statement on a key crossing would allow oil to keep flowing through the pipeline.
The Bloomberg Green team picks eight climate and environmental books they loved despite their weighty content.
Russia’s shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to China soared last month, consolidating Moscow’s role as the top energy supplier to the world’s second-largest economy even in the face of Western sanctions. Imports of LNG from Russia surged 142.6 per cent, year on year, to 1.6 million tonnes, displacing Australia to become one of China’s top two biggest suppliers alongside Qatar last month, according to the latest customs data. Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total...
Advocates say State Electricity Commission’s $650m Delburn windfarm will be a ‘new chapter’ for region previously home to Hazelwood coal power station Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Victoria will have its first publicly owned windfarm after the government’s electricity commission spent $650m on a 33-turbine project in the Latrobe valley. Construction of the Delburn windfarm is due to start in early 2026 and climate advocates said the purchase of the project by the State Electricity Commission marked a key turning point for a region known for its privately owned coal plants. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter...
Scientists could not be clearer that human-caused climate change is driving the UK's warming trend.
China accused the United States on Monday of violating international law by seizing oil tankers off Venezuela, as Washington intensified pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s government and a senior US official openly suggested that he should be removed from power. At a regular press briefing in Beijing, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the United States “seriously violated international law” by intercepting foreign vessels and reiterated China’s opposition to unilateral...
[Nyasa Times] The Board Chairperson of the Saulos Klaus Chilima (SKC) Foundation, Mary Chilima has called on different stakeholders to embrace the 2025-2026 tree planting season to combat climate change.
Venezuela said Iran has offered broad cooperation following the latest U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuelan crude as tensions escalate over Washington's enforcement of sanctions and maritime interdictions in the Caribbean.
The company has 7GW of solar, onshore wind, battery storage and green hydrogen projects
Mountain goats' ability to survive in alpine environments helps protect them from predators, but it also comes with risks. The frequency and intensity of avalanches in southeast Alaska is increasing with climate change, and even the most well-adapted alpine species — mountain goats — are not immune to the effects.
Japan has approved Tokyo Electric Power Co. to restart the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear site as the world's largest nuclear power plant.
An Interior Department statement did not detail the national security risks. It's the administration's latest pus to hobble offshore wind and limit renewable energy sources.
Solar panels and battery storage could transform Scotland’s homes into affordable, low-carbon powerhouses. With the right policy push, this technology can unlock resilience, savings and progress toward net zero, says Eddie Curran
Images from geostationary satellites alone aren’t enough to help planes avoid contrail-prone regions, MIT researchers report.
The Egyptian government announced that the electricity interconnection project between Egypt and Saudi Arabia has entered its final stage, paving the way for the launch of the first phase, RT reported on Sunday. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met with Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, on Sunday, to review the implementation status of … The post Egypt and Saudi Arabia prepare to launch giant joint project appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Each winter, migrant crews climb into the Sierra to cut wild silvertip firs, a fragile tradition now imperiled by wildfire, climate change, and tightening immigration laws. The post Inside California’s wild Christmas tree harvest appeared first on High Country News.
The company's incoming CEO will need to decide whether to stay the course as global liquefied natural gas supply is poised to flood the market and drag down prices.
Researchers who have downplayed the threat of global warming have been asked to author the next National Climate Assessment.
Japan took the final step to allow the restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant on Monday as the region of Niigata voted to resume operations, a watershed moment in the country’s return to nuclear energy nearly 15 years after the Fukushima disaster. Kashiwazaki-Kariwa, located about 220km (136 miles) northwest of Tokyo, was among 54 reactors shut after the 2011 earthquake and tsunami crippled the Fukushima Daiichi plant in the worst nuclear disaster since Chernobyl. Since then, Japan...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05948H, Paper Ziheng Zhu, Hanjie Mao, Shuo Zhang, Xiaogang He, Da Zhang China's commitment to carbon neutrality by 2060 requires 5000--8000 GW integration of variable renewable energy, which may pose unprecedented grid stability challenges. Using spatial-temporally resolved modeling to co-optimize capacity expansion... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry