Delegates at an ‘anti-woke’ conference disparaged Ed Miliband’s net zero policies. But even they could not ignore the sweat on their foreheads It was hardly a perfect film, but I keep thinking of Don’t Look Up . In its depiction of a world that stubbornly refuses to heed the warnings of an imminent planetary disaster, it was perhaps too on the nose. But these days, reality itself is too on the nose. This week served up ample evidence, on both sides of the Atlantic. In Britain, like much of Europe, the all-consuming concern has been intense, intolerable heat , with temperature records shattered and swathes of the country under the highest state of alert. For the first time, red warnings were issued in the UK for three consecutive days . Schools have closed; nights have become sleepless...
RJ Scaringe says firms focused on selling fossil fuel engines risk being ‘woefully behind’ on technology by end of decade Carmakers that focus on selling fossil fuel engines are at risk of being “woefully behind” on technology by the end of the decade, according to the boss of Rivian, an Amazon-backed US electric carmaker. RJ Scaringe, Rivian’s founder and chief executive, said the car industry has reached a “fork in the road” in the choice between short-term profits and the heavy investments, particularly in software, that will be required to survive. Continue reading...
The president and his administration wants to kill clean energy and boost fossil fuels, but it can’t stop solar
The lawsuit aims to hold fossil fuel companies responsible for a heat wave in Portland five years ago. The industry says the case should be thrown out.
When the conflict began on 28 February, fuel costs jumped as the war disrupted the production and transportation of energy across the Middle East.
Searing temperatures in France lead to a lot of discussion around the heat, the climate and ways to stay cool - here are some useful words and phrases to get involved in a French chat.
Minns government waited on federal approval of carbon credit scheme before proceeding with long-awaited great koala national park Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A long-promised New South Wales great koala national park is set to go ahead after the Albanese government greenlit the state to receive hundreds of millions of dollars for protecting native forests previously earmarked for logging. The assistant climate change minister, Josh Wilson, said the government had approved a regulatory change that allowed state governments to earn carbon credits by storing carbon dioxide in native forests on public land. Continue reading...
With modern tech threatening to overwhelm the grid, Canada is making a massive pivot back to atomic energy. Discover the ambitious plan.
Magda Chambriand’s remarks underscore the country's contradictory stance on climate change.
The decision fell short of requests from climate organizations who brought the lawsuit to force the company to reduce its oil and gas production.
PARIS — Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday.
NEW DELHI — Crude prices sank 2% on Friday and were headed for steep weekly losses amid easing supply concerns as more stranded oil tankers exited the Strait of Hormuz, even though a cargo vessel was hit near Oman on Thursday.
A new study says Europe's current heat wave would have been nearly impossible without climate change and is now 200 more likely than 20 years ago. And Germany is expecting things to warm up even more. DW has the latest.
[Leadership] Credit ratings firm S&P Global has lifted its forecast for Nigeria's average inflation rate in 2026 to 16.9 per cent from a previous projection of 15.0 per cent, citing a stronger-than-expected pass-through from rising oil prices into domestic energy costs.
Delhi's EV Policy 2.0 faces a hurdle as ministers debate incentives for strong hybrid vehicles. While some see them as a crucial stepping stone to cleaner transport, others insist on focusing solely on zero-emission electric cars. Hybrids, currently a significant part of Delhi's vehicle registrations, offer a compromise for those wary of EV range and cost, but experts argue for a complete shift to electric mobility to meet long-term goals.
NASA has selected Rocket Lab to provide the launch service for both the agency’s PolSIR (Polarized Submillimeter Ice-cloud Radiometer) and Total and Spectral Solar Irradiance Sensor-2 (TSIS-2) missions. The two selections are part of NASA’s Venture-Class Acquisition of Dedicated and Rideshare (VADR) launch services contract. This contract allows the agency to award fixed-price indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity launch […]
Growing numbers of homeowners are installing batteries that store electricity when it is cheap, which helps balance the grid and cuts emissions, and cheaper plug-in batteries will soon let more people do the same
French capital hails ‘landmark decision’ against oil firm relating to disclosure of emissions from oil and gas products A Paris court has ruled that the French oil company TotalEnergies must disclose the climate risks linked to emissions from its oil and gas products and set out plans to address them in a high-stakes case brought by NGOs and the city of Paris. The ruling on Thursday is a partial victory for climate change NGOs seeking to apply France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to the climate crisis. However, the court stopped short of ordering specific measures such as limiting overseas exploration and production or setting binding emissions reduction targets. Continue reading...
Asian economies are expected to exercise caution in buying oil from Iran following a 60-day sanctions waiver for the Gulf country’s oil exports that took effect from Sunday, as they weigh compliance, financial risk and a potential return of hostilities between Washington and Tehran. Global markets have been looking for signs of progress that the United States and Iran could reach a lasting peace agreement despite concerns over the sustainability of a 60-day ceasefire that began earlier this...
Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly on Wednesday witnessed the signing of a historic memorandum of understanding to establish the country’s first wind turbine factory. Alongside this, a massive 2,000-megawatt wind power project was launched in the northern region of Gulf of Suez, with financing entirely in Egyptian pounds. This initiative is a partnership between Sany, … The post Egypt signs historic agreement to establish 1st wind turbine factory appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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A federal judge ruled a challenge to a 2025 NOAA Fisheries analysis was moot after the Species Extinction Committee exempted oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico from Endangered Species Act protections.
If this keeps up, oil is going to $200. (Nope) … Gas will hit a record, too. (Wrong) … And after the Strait of Hormuz finally reopens, oil will return to pre-war prices next year – at the earliest (Survey says: ❌). Oil industry analysts (and, ahem, at least one CNN journalist) are eating a … The post How Trump caused the biggest oil shock in history and got away with it – for now appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) prices, which had surged, are now under scrutiny as crude oil costs decline. The Civil Aviation Minister indicated the government may ask airlines to reassess surge charges and additional fare components if fuel prices remain stable. Discussions are ongoing with airlines to ascertain the longevity of this price reduction, with a Rs 10,000 crore price stabilization fund already in place to support the sector.
Global prices fell to near their pre-Iran war level after the United States unblocked international Iranian oil sales and ships transit Hormuz Strait.
PM says: ‘I love this country, I want this country to thrive, and I shall do everything I can to make sure it’s a success and thrives’ In her Q&A this morning Rachel Reeves , the chancellor, confirmed that she wants the government to approve the licences for the Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields in the North Sea. She said: I’ve been very clear that I think that the North Sea is a crucial asset for the UK, and that oil and gas will be an important part of our energy mix for years to come. And I’m very keen to make sure that we use that resource, to ensure our energy security. There are decisions to be made shortly on both Rosebank and Jackdaw. Those are quasi-judicial decisions. But in our manifesto two years ago, we committed to honour existing licences, and I hope that we do...
The post Why Carbon Capture Can’t Conceivably Solve Climate Change appeared first on ProPublica.
Ukraine struck a major natural gas processing plant as it continues its offensive against Russian energy infrastructure.
A blooming new wave of musical theatre is exploring the plight of the planet with a playful and hopeful approach Earth is a single woman with a lot to give; Humanity is a charismatic bad boy who turns out to be an inveterate taker. Their toxic relationship is told in Hot Mess , a musical created by Jack Godfrey and Ellie Coote, which works both as an eccentric romcom with broad commercial appeal and a serious analogy for our abuse of the once fecund, now depleted planet. A hot ticket at the Edinburgh fringe last summer and now on in London, it is at the vanguard of a newly blooming genre of musicals about the environmental crisis. The RSC’s The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind uses exuberant song and dance for the true story of a teenager who builds a wind turbine from an old bicycle in drought-ridden...
Signs that traffic through the key Strait of Hormuz shipping route is gradually resuming has helped to push the oil price down.
Solar power may drop in places like California and southeastern China, while hydropower dries up in the U.S. Pacific Northwest and southern Africa.
“Protect Our Winters,” an athlete-driven environmental group, sent a coalition to Washington to meet with lawmakers Tuesday and Wednesday.
Every booking inquiry that lands in dive operator Richard Swann’s inbox these days carries the same undertow of anxiety. Before his clients commit to a dive trip off Kota Kinabalu, they want reassurance: are Sabah’s reefs still worth the journey? It is a question that would have seemed strange a generation ago, when the waters off Malaysian Borneo were simply assumed to be among the finest on Earth. Now it is one of the first things visitors ask and the answer, according to a new environmental...
The United Arab Emirates' exit from OPEC has significantly impacted the group's global crude oil output, reducing its share from 35% to 31%. This move, effective May 1, 2026, highlights the UAE's substantial role in the bloc. Meanwhile, regional disruptions due to the Strait of Hormuz closure are escalating, with Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait facing major production shut-ins.
Some 20 million barrels of crude oil have exited the Strait of Hormuz in the last 24 hours, U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday.
The idea is intriguing, especially as climate change exacerbates the threat of extreme weather. But numerous hurdles stand in the way of implementation.
$102 Billion in Climate Finance Beyond the “Usual Suspects” Reveals a Growing Multipolar Reality sarah.brown@wri.org Wed, 06/24/2026 - 13:40 The new collective quantified goal (NCQG) for climate finance sets a target of $1.3 trillion annually by 2035 to support climate action in developing countries. Reaching this number will require a significant increase in all sources of existing finance and new sources, too. One possibility: Countries that are traditionally not considered contributors under the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), but from whom investment nonetheless flows. BEYOND THE USUAL SUSPECTS: ASSESSING CLIMATE FINANCE FROM THE LARGEST NON-ANNEX II ECONOMIES Download In...
Human-induced climate change has intensified temperatures, making this year's record heat wave up to 4 degrees Celsius hotter.
[263Chat] Zimbabwe's drive towards increased renewable energy generation received a significant boost this week after ZimGreenCo and Dolcin Trading signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for a major solar power project in Mashonaland West Province.
The moment of truth is just about here. The Strait of Hormuz has reopened, for now, and Middle Eastern countries that shut off their oil wells during the war (the term is actually “shut in”) are about to turn those valves back the other way and find out what they’ve got. It could be a … The post ‘Exploding oil?!’ The Middle East is about to find out appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Qatar anticipates resuming full liquefied natural gas production within weeks, signaling progress in US-Iran peace talks crucial for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Attacks in early March had disrupted a fifth of Qatar's LNG capacity. Prime Minister Al-Thani emphasized a direct US-Iran hotline as vital for maritime stability and preventing future shipping threats, with global gas markets eagerly awaiting Qatar's restored exports.
The data center boom is slowing the clean energy transition in the U.S. The post How bad is AI for the environment? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Liberal government wants a Northwest Territories highway, an Arctic deepwater port and a nuclear waste storage facility in northwestern Ontario to be listed as projects of national interest.
On Wednesday, President Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department to investigate oil companies that he alleges are price gouging.
In a surprising twist to our understanding of Earth's future, new research suggests that plant life could thrive on our planet for another 1.8 billion years. While the sun’s heat poses a gradual threat, the resilience of the carbon cycle and plant adaptability paints a hopeful picture. Advanced modeling techniques reveal a longer era of lush greenery before extinction eventually takes its toll.
CAIRO, June 24 (MENA) – Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly witnessed on Wednesday the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish Egypt’s first wind turbine manufacturing plant and develop a 2,000-megawatt wind power project in the Gulf of Suez region, marking a major step toward localizing renewable energy technologies and expanding clean energy generation. … The post PM witnesses signing of MoU for Egypt’s first wind turbine plant, 2,000-MW wind farm appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Indigenous lands are recognized as crucial for climate mitigation and resilience. New research shows their health is a direct result of the people who inhabit and steward them.
Trump accused major oil companies of 'gouging' Americans in a late-night Truth Social post, demanding the Justice Department investigate why gasoline pump prices have not fallen faster.
In today’s newsletter: As heatwaves intensify, Britain’s ecosystems are being pushed beyond their evolutionary limits Our green and pleasant land is sizzling. This week, millions of us across the UK are baking in unprecedented heat. The Met Office has issued a rare red weather warning from 9am today in parts of southern Wales, and central and southern England. The temperature record for June of 35.6C is almost certain to be broken; Bristol is forecast to hit an alarming 39C tomorrow. In the heat, the country’s infrastructure is straining: millions of homes are overheating, rail operators have warned against all but essential travel, and hospital admissions are set to surge. The Climate Change Committee concluded last month the UK is built for a climate that no longer exists – and warned...
[Foroyaa] The ECOWAS Parliament has adopted a series of resolutions and recommendations aimed at expanding access to affordable, reliable and sustainable energy in rural communities across West Africa, with lawmakers calling for accelerated investment in renewable energy to drive economic growth and improve livelihoods.
Gov. Kathy Hochul has more time to make difficult decisions about reducing emissions, but the state’s energy battles are far from settled.
Climate change, poor infrastructure and distracted politicians all play a role.
[The Conversation Africa] Only about 57% of the people in Africa have access to electricity, the vast majority of them in sub-Saharan Africa. To meet the United Nations goal of everyone having access to affordable electricity by 2030, African countries will need to rapidly expand electricity generation.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01953F, Paper Dongduan Liu, Ruojie Cheng, Qiao Li, Feng Wang, Yongqiu Li, Hongxiao Yang, Mingfeng Shen, Qian Zhou, Jinliang He, Qi Li, Chao Yuan Polymer dielectric capacitors capable of stable operation under extreme conditions are essential for advancing electrification, yet conventional trial-and-error approaches are inefficient and severely hinder material discovery. Herein, we propose a... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Los Angeles City Council launched a new offensive against urban oil drilling Tuesday, voting unanimously to advance a plan that would phase out wells across the city despite an expected legal challenge from the industry.
The prolonged spell of extreme heat has disrupted daily life across the country. Schools, rail services and sporting events continue to face challenges, particularly in a nation where air conditioning is not widely used. Scientists have repeatedly linked the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events to human-driven climate change.
Temperature on Tuesday hits high of 34.6C in Surrey, England, with heatwave forecast to get more intense on Wednesday and Thursday Europe heatwave live – latest updates Searing heat has swept the UK with schools, hospitals, transport networks and water companies struggling to cope with the extreme temperatures caused by climate breakdown. Temperatures hit highs of 34.6C in Wisley in Surrey, the Met Office said, with the UN chief warning that London was “cooking”. Reduced rail speeds and services. Hospital patient appointments cancelled. School closures across southern England and Wales. Hosepipe bans in south-east England. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation.
At London Climate Week, Prince William said "history will ask what we did" with evidence on what works to protect the environment.
Calculating the Biggest Climate Behavior Change Wins Doesn't Start with Individuals alicia.cypress… Tue, 06/23/2026 - 12:00 If you are admitted to a New York City public hospital, the in-patient meal menu might surprise you: It’s filled with items like a veggie pad Thai and a Moroccan vegetable tagine. The options look so tempting you probably wouldn’t notice the missing meat and dairy. Four years ago, NYC Health and Hospitals made plant-based foods their default inpatient meal. Animal products are still offered, but only by request. This seemingly small change has made a big impact. Since March 2022, more than 2.8 million plant-based meals have been served, cutting food-related carbon emissions by 36% and trimming costs by 59 cents per meal, all while keeping...
The federal government wants to help utilities buy large components for up to 10 large nuclear reactors. It’s unclear which, if any, companies might participate.
President Donald Trump has cheered what he called a record day for global energy shipments, revealing that a staggering 19 million barrels of oil flowed through the critical Strait of Hormuz on Monday.
CHAMP Coalition, Led by Brazil and Germany, Launches Steering Group, Roadmap, Subnational Advisory Council wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 06/23/2026 - 10:30 At the Local Climate Action Summit during London Climate Action Week, the Coalition for High Ambition Multilevel Partnerships (CHAMP) for Climate Action launched the next phase of its effort to support more ambitious climate action. The newly inaugurated CHAMP Steering Group of nine countries launched an Implementation Roadmap designed to reinforce and build on its pledge to accelerate national-local collaboration and strengthen the delivery of climate commitments on the ground. CHAMP also established a new Secretariat and a first-of-its-kind Subnational Advisory Council, chaired by former Mayor of Paris Anne Hidalgo...
Colombia's illegal cocaine trade generated more revenue than the country's oil exports in 2024, becoming its largest source of foreign currency.
The sunflower sea star population in the Pacific Ocean has plummeted from a wasting disease that may be tied to climate change.
As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
US President Donald Trump has sharply criticized outgoing UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies on energy, immigration, and foreign relations, suggesting they contributed to his downfall. Trump specifically pointed to Starmer's approach to North Sea oil and the UK's energy independence. He also mentioned a disagreement over the use of a British military base in Cyprus for US strikes on Iran, which he believes "hurt him badly."
California’s Míocar program helps low-income residents find affordable rides that don’t contribute to smog or carbon pollution. The post High gas prices boost interest in EV-sharing project appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un has declared a significant expansion of the nation's nuclear arsenal, aiming to "overtake the world" in defense capabilities. During a key party meeting, officials reaffirmed their commitment to nuclear forces as crucial for national sovereignty and deterring war. The agenda also included accelerating naval projects, reinforcing border defenses, and addressing economic development, particularly in the coal sector. Leadership changes were also announced without explanation.
Under John Cook's supervision, Monash University's honours student Ruby Flack spent her thesis deconstructing climate myths in the CARDS taxonomy . With involvement of an interdisciplinary team, her honours thesis was subsequently converted into the paper “Identifying Flawed Reasoning in Contrarian Claims about Climate” and recently published in Environmental Communication (paywalled) with a free pre-press manuscript available here . What follows is a quick summary based on John Cook's thread on Bluesky . In the new paper, the authors identify the logical fallacies in a comprehensive taxonomy of contrarian claims about climate change from Coan et al. (2021) . An important aspect of this initial research was that it didn't make any judgements about whether the claims were...
The US has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil for 60 days, allowing its production and sale. This move follows Iran's agreement to permit UN nuclear inspectors and ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Vice President JD Vance hailed the understanding as a crucial foundation for a future deal, though nuclear talks are still in early stages. Any potential asset releases would be restricted for American benefit.
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On Tuesday, oil prices enjoyed a modest rise as they bounced back from a previous decline. Investors are tentatively hopeful about the ongoing US-Iran peace discussions, yet they remain cautious about the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz for crude exports. Despite early indicators showing improved maritime movements and declining US strategic oil reserves, skepticism lingers as traders look for solid proof of restoring shipping operations.
During an inspection of shipbuilding and nuclear power firms in China’s heavy industrial hub in the northeast, Premier Li Qiang pushed state-owned firms to achieve breakthroughs in high-end equipment manufacturing and to bolster the nation’s core industrial competitiveness. “Dalian’s shipbuilding industry boasts a long history and a solid foundation in developing high-end equipment manufacturing,” Li was quoted as saying by Xinhua during his visit to a state-owned shipbuilder in the harbour city...
The U.S. has temporarily lifted oil sanctions on Iran as peace talks continue. And, a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's data system, known as SAVE, is unlawful.
As the world enters the final years before the 2030 deadline for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a latest United Nations report has revealed that economic uncertainty, climate change, conflict and growing geopolitical tensions are causing hurdles for the countries to meet the targets. The Sustainable Development Report 2026, released by the UN Sustainable […]
In declining to hear the case, the justices sidestepped a broader fight over limits on the power of Congress.
Authorities are benefiting from a drop in global crude oil prices by collecting levies from diesel and gasohol users through the Oil Fuel Fund to repay massive debts incurred by the fuel price subsidy programme, following the outbreak of the Israel–US war on Iran in late February.
The oil major said natural gas will fuel a proposed generating plant that would not initially be connected to the grid.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- __Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, Gedion Timothewos, has called for stronger international cooperation and more ambitious climate action, warning that increasingly extreme weather events highlight the urgent need for a coordinated global response.
Every Democrat running for attorney general supports a lawsuit that Boulder has filed against the oil and gas industry. Republicans say it could threaten the state’s energy industry.
The framework deal with Tehran directed the U.S. to lift "all types of sanctions" on Iran’s oil sector.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02337A, Review Article Xuefang Xie, Chaoqiang Feng, Haiming Duan, Shasha Tao, Shuquan Liang, Ziqing Wang, Guozhao Fang Hydrogel-based zinc metal batteries (ZMBs) represent a highly promising platform for safe, flexible, and wearable energy storage systems. Nevertheless, their real-world application is greatly hindered by insufficient stability under harsh... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Met Office forecasters have issued a rare red weather warning for England, with temperatures potentially reaching 40C (104F) in some places. Europe is also dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France even restricting the consumption of alcohol outdoors to take pressure off the emergency services. The high temperatures coincide with the coming El Niño, which some scientists have nicknamed Godzilla for its predicted strength. To find out whether the two are linked, Ian Sample hears from our Europe climate correspondent, Ajit Niranjan. He explains why it’s so hot, why we could be in for even worse and how we can keep as cool as possible Clips: Sky News, BBC, Arirang News El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be...
Iran's foreign ministry says it made "no new commitments" on nuclear inspections after talks in Switzerland.
Europe is battling a severe heatwave, with red alerts issued across multiple nations. France is particularly hard-hit, facing record temperatures and tragic heat-related deaths, including young children. Schools are closing, and transport is disrupted as the continent grapples with extreme conditions. Scientists link this intense heat to accelerating climate change, warning of more frequent and severe heatwaves globally.
These floating solar panels installed above bodies of water could help Australia with its drought problem in addition to being a renewable energy source.
The New Climate Playbook: Cities and National Governments Working Together wil.thomas@wri.org Mon, 06/22/2026 - 15:11 The effects of climate change are being felt on every continent, from biodiversity loss to heatwaves , floods to droughts. Acting quickly is essential for avoiding even more dangerous impacts . Yet at the same time, we face a global landscape increasingly shaped by geopolitical tensions , armed conflict and political polarization. These schisms are straining established models of international cooperation and multilateralism, such as the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change’s Conferences of Parties ( COPs ). In this context, new coalitions of the willing are emerging as key mechanisms for advancing climate action, closing the gap left by...
Briefing war breaks out between advocates for Wes Streeting and those close to Ed Miliband Andy Burnham’s supporters are divided over who should be his chancellor, with a briefing war breaking out between advocates of the former health secretary Wes Streeting and those close to the energy secretary Ed Miliband. Some of those advising the Makerfield MP are urging him to choose Streeting if he becomes prime minister, in a bid to reassure the business community and fossil fuel industry. Continue reading...
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Other measures include Washington lifting sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports and reopening the strait of Hormuz Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has agreed to allow UN nuclear inspectors back into the country as part of an agreement under which Washington will lift sanctions on Tehran’s oil exports and the strait of Hormuz will reopen, the US vice-president, JD Vance, has said. Long-term independent monitoring of Iran’s nuclear programme, which it says is for energy purposes only, was in effect halted last summer after Israel and the US attacked the country. Tehran suspended cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in response to strikes on its nuclear facilities. Continue reading...
[This Day] Abuja -- Nigeria is poised to assume a rare position of influence in global climate governance as former federal lawmaker and principal sponsor of the Climate Change Act 2021, Hon. Sam Onuigbo, prepares to become President of GLOBE International, a powerful cross-party alliance of legislators driving climate legislation across continents.
A virtual energy network allows consumers without solar panels or a shortage of solar output to buy directly from those with plenty.
Climate change is making extremely dangerous heat waves like this one more common. The post Unprecedented June heat grips Europe this week appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
One of the top indoor tennis and fitness facilities in Scotland has ensured its long-term prosperity by switching to renewable energy, which now means it can cover its weekly running costs – and even generate a profit, by using the sun to produce its own electricity and...
The U.S. Treasury Department on Monday authorized sales of Iranian oil through Aug. 21 after productive talks, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
China's oil purchases fell dramatically, with imports dropping to about 7.8 million barrels per day in May, their lowest level since late 2017.
Higher oil and gasoline prices pushed overall inflation in May to 3.2 per cent compared with a year ago, according to Statistics Canada.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Peak Energy announced last week that it has entered a new partnership with General Motors to manufacture sodium-ion batteries for energy storage systems. The deal marks a pivotal moment for Peak, a startup founded three years ago, and an opportunity […]
Biodigesters capture methane from manure. The methane can then be refined into fuel. The post A dirty farm problem could be a climate solution appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil prices continued to drop on Monday following progress in talks between the U.S. and Iran and the Treasury Department's authorization of Iranian oil sales under a 60-day license.
[Bhekisisa] The world has seen the 11 hottest years on record between 2015 and 2025, and climate experts say the trend points to more intense and unpredictable weather ahead in the future. But people could be affected differently by changing climate conditions depending on where they live -- and this could mean that staying healthy and safe when bad weather hits could be harder in some places than in others. Our Bhekisisa data team dived into thousands of data points to get a sense of what scientists' models say
Global economies have already weighed energy options beyond the Middle East, as the war in Iran has put irreversible pressure on the oil industry, according to Karen Young, a researcher at Columbia University. “I don’t think (advancements in green technology) is going to be reversible,” Young told CNN’s Fareed Zakaria. “Countries are now thinking more … The post Oil volatility will cause irreversible changes to energy markets, expert warns appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A proposal to send treated water from the oil patch to farmland is drawing pushback from multiple sources.
The organization just predicted that impact from the war waged by the U.S. and Israel on Iran will be much deeper than previously anticipated.
A lot of the country is witnessing rising day and nighttime temperatures and longer summer months in part due to climate change, and workers say the heat inside factories is unbearable at times.
[Leadership] The ECOWAS Parliament has taken significant steps to increase rural electrification projects in West Africa by leveraging the abundant renewable energy resources of the region to boost economic productivity and the regional integration process.
An explosion tore through Qatar’s key natural gas export terminal Sunday night as workers tried to resume operations there after Iran bombed it during the war, causing a fire that hurt at least 54 people as another 18 were still missing hours later. The blast at the Ras Laffan industrial area could cause further chaos in global energy markets, particularly as Qatar remains one of the world’s top natural gas producers. Qatar shut down its production after Iran’s chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz...
An SNP MP has added to the pressure on John Swinney over oil and gas after a 'rubbish' result for the party in the Aberdeen South by-election.
Albanese government under pressure to wind back fuel tax credit scheme for multinational miners as analysis shows cost to budget Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Coal companies could receive an extra $6.2bn in taxpayer refunds for the diesel they use if the Albanese government greenlights just half the mine developments up for approval. The finding, in an analysis released by activist group Lock the Gate, comes as the government faces an internal campaign before next month’s Labor party national conference to commit to winding back a fuel tax credit scheme for multinational miners. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 14, 2026 thru Sat, June 20, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (8 articles) What's driving up your expenses? Many Americans say climate change Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows. The Daily Climate, Kate Yoder, Jun 14, 2026. As Global Warming Threatens Corals Worldwide, Woods Hole Scientists Search for `Super Reefs` That Can Take the Heat If protected, researchers say these coral strongholds may help repopulate more degraded reefs across the Central Pacific. Inside Climate News, Teresa Tomassoni, Jun 14, 2026. Tensions...
Smaller, cheaper cars built for narrow city streets are becoming more stylish – but require careful design decisions The winding backstreets of London, Paris and Rome are a large part of their charm. But they are also a problem for electric carmakers. For a long time, squeezing big batteries into smaller, cheaper cars to fit European streets was too much of a problem, so manufacturers focused on bloated SUVs instead. But that is finally changing. Battery technology has improved and Europe’s carmakers havecut manufacturing costs enough that they can now sell cars that might have a chance of fitting down a medieval lane or two. Continue reading...
Petrol and diesel prices may soon see a dip as India receives cheaper crude oil, Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri indicated. He defended domestic fuel pricing, stating increases have been minimal globally despite market volatility. The government has absorbed significant costs through excise duty cuts, shielding consumers from the full impact of rising international rates. Puri also highlighted Sonbhadra's development progress.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that Ukrainian drones had struck an oil refinery in Russia’s Tyumen Region in western Siberia, more than 2,000km (1,200 miles) from Ukraine. He also said Ukraine had developed new long-range drones capable of operating over more than 3,000 km. Speaking in his nightly video address, Zelensky offered thanks to the Ukrainian military’s special operations which “have reached Tyumen Region in Russia, including an oil refining facility. More...
The flow has been stop and go for the first few months, but the line shows plenty of potential to boost Massachusetts’ renewable energy supply.
Supplier Agratas sacks its main building contractor on the government-backed project amid a budget mismatch Jaguar Land Rover faces the risk of delays to the first deliveries of electric car batteries from a £5.2bn government-backed factory in Somerset after construction problems. The British carmaker is planning to rely on the Agratas factory in Bridgwater, Somerset, to supply the batteries for its new electric models. Agratas and JLR are owned by the Indian industrial conglomerate Tata. Continue reading...
Apart from effort to electrify, there were geopolitical tensions around climate science and the 1.5C goal at pre-Cop31 climate talks Electrifying the world – with electric vehicles , electric heating and cooling, and modernised heavy industry – could be the next biggest step towards phasing out fossil fuels, replacing the 80% of global energy that still comes from hydrocarbons. As using electrical energy is much more efficient than combustion, the move would save billions of dollars for consumers and businesses – global energy demand could be halved, according to one estimate. For decades, electrification has been a nerdish backwater of global climate action. But in the last two weeks, at preparatory talks in Bonn before the forthcoming UN Cop31 climate summit , the subject finally took...
South Korean researchers released an open model of South Korea's power grid to support renewable energy, outage and AI-based electricity research.
As a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño begins, researchers are vigorously debating whether climate change is driving the phenomenon’s intensity.
Iranian oil tankers that went dark during the conflict have resumed transmitting their locations as crude exports begin moving again.
Indian women fight back against toxic coal dust, the US hits a solar milestone, and there's good news for soil in Kenya and cars worldwide.
Ukraine launched a significant drone attack on a major Moscow oil refinery, causing a large fire and disrupting airport operations. This strike, occurring after pledges of Western support, underscores Kyiv's strategy to pressure Russia's energy infrastructure and escalate the conflict's domestic impact.
Fifa has defended its Aramco sponsorship, saying revenues are reinvested back into football at all levels As scorching temperatures beat down on World Cup soccer games across North America, climate activists – including former and current professional athletes – are calling for Fifa and other professional sporting organizations to cut ties with the oil and gas industry. “Sport, especially football, has the power to influence and inspire billions of people,” said David Wheeler, an English former professional footballer, who supports the campaign. “Fifa should be harnessing that power to do good.” Continue reading...
As datacenters’ connections to electric grids are held up, big tech is forced to throw money at producing its own power Datacenters are driving unprecedented growth in the US clean energy industry, paradoxically boosting a sector that was sputtering before the artificial intelligence boom even as AI’s rollout creates immense environmental challenges. However, observers caution that while the centers are propelling wind, solar, and other clean energy companies, datacenters remain a climate nightmare. Continue reading...
Do we really want to play dice with our planet? A series in the Guardian recently declared “it’s time to talk about geoengineering.” So let’s talk about it. And let us start with some simple truths about this cluster of techno-optimistic “quick fixes” which purport to somehow offset our slow progress towards zeroing out planet-warming carbon emissions. Solar geoengineering proposals – reducing sunlight – have received the most attention, but a host of desperate schemes have been proposed in an effort to “fix” the disruption of climate caused by the growing burden of carbon dioxide human activities add to the atmosphere. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00776G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Mathis Landy, Oliver Schmidt, Nathan Johnson, Iain Staffell As power systems add more wind and solar, electricity supply becomes less controllable and market prices become more volatile. A growing challenge is that renewable generators increasingly earn below-average market... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices experienced volatility following US Vice President JD Vance's comments, raising concerns about the Iran-US ceasefire's stability. Brent and WTI crude saw declines as Vance warned Israel against further attacks on Hezbollah, casting doubt on the accord's durability. The market now watches the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil transit route, for signs of recovery under the new agreement.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02672-3Ecosystems are changing rapidly because of climate change, and this will have increasing social effects around the globe. We suggest that common social responses to rising novelty are often counterproductive, and we advocate for strategies that also allow for acceptance and adaptation to changes in nature.
RELEASE: Global Leaders Announce $6.4 Billion for Ocean Action at First African Our Ocean Conference nate.shelter@wri.org Thu, 06/18/2026 - 14:23 MOMBASA, Kenya (June 18, 2026) — Over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organizations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and the blue economy at the 2026 Our Ocean Conference , which concluded today in Mombasa, Kenya. The conference marked a historic milestone as the first Our Ocean Conference hosted in Africa, underscoring the continent’s growing leadership in global ocean governance and sustainable ocean development. The Our Ocean Conference has become one of the world’s leading platforms for ocean action, translating...
Alaska-based Stak Energy is seeking a lease on a tract of land roughly 42 kilometres south of Deadhorse. Powered by natural gas sourced from fields miles away, the facility would generate upward of three gigawatts of electricity. That’s a massive amount of energy, equivalent to what three nuclear reactors can produce on average.
The Strait of Hormuz is set to reopen after a US-Iran deal, potentially flooding Asian markets with millions of barrels of crude. Refiners, already well-supplied and reducing processing, now face worries of oversupply. This shift from earlier fears of shortages is reflected in falling oil prices and market contango.
Nearly 80% of the world's data center capacity is located in areas exposed to elevated climate hazards, including flooding, wildfires, extreme heat, powerful winds, and water stress, according to a new study.
The National Environmental Policy Act is the largest hurdle to energy prosperity.
Ukraine launched what appears to be its largest strike on Moscow yet, hitting a major oil refinery.
A new project in California’s oil country could dodge national controversies over energy and water usage.
Oil prices dropped significantly as the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift sanctions on Tehran's oil. This deal, aiming to restore pre-war conditions, could resolve a major energy supply disruption and potentially lead to a global oil surplus by 2027.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power said Thursday that it has selected two sites in the country's southeastern region for the construction of three new nuclear reactors over the next decade.
Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia's invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday.
Mayor of Russian capital claims about 180 drones heading to the city were shot down as flames and smoke billow over outskirts Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week, sending out flames and plumes of smoke over the south-eastern district of Kapotnya on Thursday morning. “Air defence forces are continuing to repel a large-scale attack. Several drones managed to reach the [Moscow oil refinery],” said Sergei Sobyanin, the city’s mayor, adding that a shopping centre was also damaged. He claimed about 180 drones heading for the capital had been downed. Continue reading...
A federal judge this week refused to dismiss wind and solar developers' lawsuit against the actions.
Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week while Russia fired missiles into Kyiv, as President Volodymyr Zelensky sought support from the US and Europe to reach a peace deal. Moscow downed over five dozen drones on Thursday, Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said on Telegram, and a Reuters witness saw flames and plumes of smoke over the southeastern district of Kapotnya where the Moscow refinery is located. “Air defence forces continue to repel a massive attack. Several drones...
Funding will be redirected to development of natural gas-fired power plants in five states and geothermal projects in the western United States, according to the Interior Department.
The deaths in quick succession of three rugby players in Malaysia have put renewed focus on the risks of competing in extreme heat and humidity, as climate change pushes temperatures higher across Southeast Asia. On May 23, prop Azlan Azhari, playing for Kedah’s state team against Johor in the 2026 Agong Cup, a local interstate tournament, collapsed about five minutes after scoring a try. The 22-year-old was stretchered off the field and taken to hospital where he was placed in an induced coma...
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02669-yThe authors analyse global-scale resurvey data for 5,151 species to reveal the sensitivity of tropical versus temperate species to climate change. They show significantly higher frequencies of local extinction in temperate species than in tropical species, linked to faster warming at high latitudes.
Remember when Nicola Sturgeon sharp-elbowed her way into the United Nations climate change conference when it came to Scotland five years ago?
Curator Alice Sharp describes the project as an attempt to step outside the ordinary tyranny of clock time and into something else: a space "between the tick and the tock," where new worlds can be imagined.
The Trump administration on Wednesday said it will pay developer Invenergy $765 million to walk away from four U.S. wind leases, including one off the coast of California, and invest instead in geothermal and fossil fuel projects.
Prime Minister Mark Carney has been looking to stimulate Canada's economy by pitching the country as a reliable energy exporter, and took that message to the G7 Summit.
The MIT professor’s groundbreaking work on atmospheric chemistry helped lay steps towards recovery of the ozone layer and demonstrated the lasting impacts of carbon emissions on Earth’s climate.
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that global oil reserves would have ran out in four weeks without a deal with Iran.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Ben Tracy, Climate Central If you feel like your electricity bill just keeps climbing, you aren’t imagining it. Since 2020, U.S. residential energy prices have surged by about 30%, making power the largest household energy expense behind gasoline, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration. But for residents like Alex Curtis, the days of feeling powerless against rising costs are coming to an end. Curtis is waging a war on his electric bill, and his new weapon of choice is a lightweight, thin-film solar panel. “Oh, it’s super light too,” Curtis remarked as he unboxed the kit on the balcony of his condo in Sunnyvale, California. It weighs just about 10 pounds. The ‘plug-and-play’...
[New Dawn] he Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC) and the University of Liberia (UL) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of an Energy Auditing curriculum at the University of Liberia, marking a significant step toward strengthening national capacity in energy efficiency and energy management.
Drive to sell to wealthy Americans is part of pivot away from all-electric strategy Jaguar Land Rover has U-turned on plans to shift one of its factories to making only electric cars as part of an effort to focus on growth in the US, as Britain’s largest carmaker further rowed back on the transition away from fossil fuels. The manufacturer told investors on Wednesday it would offer petrol and hybrid versions of new models, including smaller SUVs that had been planned to shift to all-electric sales. Continue reading...
Canada is poised to become a key and reliable supplier of energy to the G7 after leaders meeting in France embraced this country's potential to deliver "significant additional capacity" to global markets to reduce dependence on oil and gas coming through the Strait of Hormuz.
China's new EV safety rules force tougher battery fire tests and physical power shutoffs, creating a sharper benchmark as the U.S. weighs how to make electric cars safer.
The US military is secretly orchestrating ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf to circumvent Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. This operation, involving smaller tankers transferring oil to larger vessels offshore, aims to keep energy exports flowing despite the crisis. The system relies on compliance checks and monitoring, with millions of barrels moved since early May.
Suez Canal Authority Chairman Osama Rabie announced that the canal’s navigation traffic witnessed the transit of the French giant container ship CMA CGM NOTRE DAME, one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG)-powered container vessels, on its maiden voyage through the canal. The vessel crossed the canal as part of the southbound convoy, arriving … The post One of world’s largest LNG-powered container ships passes through Suez Canal appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02417C, Paper Yaodong Huo, Duanduan Li, Chunkun Song, Qiyue Zhao, Yongqi Wang, Yong Gao, Tuotuo Ma, Xiaojun Gu, Yuliang Gao The poor high-temperature performance of conventional electrolytes limits the application of Li metal batteries under extreme scenarios. Here, we propose a novel insight into dielectric friction-regulated electrolytes and, based on... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices have significantly declined, nearing pre-conflict levels as hopes rise for a US-Iran agreement. This potential deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial oil transit route, though full restoration of production may take considerable time. Concerns remain regarding the truce's durability and Iran's control over the strait.
Xcel Energy wants another lifeline for its Comanche power plant amid a reliability crunch.
It notes that rising sales of electric vehicles, a renewed interest in nuclear power, and a boom in rooftop solar and other renewable energy installations show that the war is spurring change.
A new lawsuit argues that Prime Minister Mark Carney's government is weakening efforts to cap planet-warming emissions.
A judge found renewable energy developers were likely to win the legal fight.
Humans can generate power in a variety of ways, including wind turbines. Here's how many it would take to make up for a single nuclear power plant.
Aberdeen has always been synonymous with opportunity. But that has begun to change: the eclipse of fossil fuels and the Net Zero agenda have played their part.
The U.S. has reportedly established a covert offshore oil-transfer network near the Strait of Hormuz, mirroring Iran's tactics to maintain Gulf crude exports. This operation, involving ship-to-ship transfers off Oman and the UAE, aims to circumvent Tehran's blockade of the vital waterway. While enabling continued exports, the network's reliance on clandestine methods raises concerns about its vulnerability and the U.S.
The world’s oil and gas majors have high hopes for a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, but they have few illusions about a return to normal for the Gulf energy industry after more than three months of blockage.
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said residents who didn't buy flood insurance before last week's storm can still qualify for disaster aid.
The EU is poised to ease restrictions on crops developed using Novel Genetic Techniques. While supporters say the technology could help farmers adapt to climate change, critics argue its effects remain poorly understood.
Soviet-era theory touted by Putin’s former campaign manager claims oil deposits can form without organic matter
Ukraine has struck an oil refinery in Moscow's region with a drone, causing damage. President Zelenskyy highlighted Ukraine's extended strike capabilities, emphasizing this as a response to Russian attacks and a means to pressure Moscow to end the war. This incident marks a significant escalation in Ukrainian strikes targeting Russian energy infrastructure, impacting fuel production.
MOMBASA, Kenya - In the crystalline waters off Kenya’s coast, coral reefs are thriving — evidence of a rare good news story in the battle to protect oceans from the ravages of climate change.
The report, by Climate Analytics, looked at the measures that need to be taken to keep global warming below 1.5°C by the end of the century.
A new, AI-assisted model of insurance is quietly exploding in disaster-prone areas—and may be coming for FEMA too. Is it the answer to climate change, or a trap?
Retired EV Batteries Can Play a Vital Role in Making Clean Energy More Affordable and Accessible alicia.cypress… Tue, 06/16/2026 - 08:30 Most electric vehicle (EV) batteries are retired with as much as 70% to 80% of their original capacity remaining. They still work, but their performance no longer matches automotive requirements that demand full charging capacity for long-range driving. Over time, factors like repeated charging cycles, heat exposure and chemical aging gradually reduce a battery’s ability to hold and deliver energy efficiently. Yet even at 70% capacity, retired EV batteries can serve a “second-life,” providing other kinds of electric storage needs, such as powering homes, businesses or even smaller vehicles. Finding second-life options is critical...
The memorandum of understanding between the U.S. and Iran allows Tehran to immediately start selling oil, according to a new report.
Prior to the outbreak of the conflict, the Gulf region supplied roughly 40% of India's crude oil imports. After the war began on February 28, inflows from the region declined sharply.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For decades, American politicians have been slow to take on climate change and curb carbon dioxide emissions, under the assumption that doing so might pass along costs to their voters. Ironically, their failure to rein in fossil fuel emissions has yielded the […]
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 . Does solar energy need subsidies to compete with fossil fuels? Unsubsidized utility-scale solar is now generally cheaper than building fossil fuel power plants. Costs are often compared using “levelized cost of energy,” the average lifetime cost to build and run a power plant divided by the electricity it produces. A 2025 analysis estimates the mean LCOE of utility-scale solar at about $58 per megawatt-hour without subsidies, compared to $79 for new natural gas plants and $128 for new coal. The International Energy Agency reports solar energy is the cheapest source of new electricity...
[Unicef] New York -- Drought, extreme heat, and heatwaves are the most prevalent trio of hazards endangering millions of children globally, according to new climate report
Oil prices have fallen to their lowest levels since the start of the Iran war with Brent crude oil declining to less than $80 per barrel on Tuesday.
The U.S. military has been overseeing ship-to-ship oil transfers on the edge of the Strait of Hormuz during the conflict with Iran to keep oil flowing in the region, according to a new report.
The much-hyped deal, which is set to be formally signed on Friday in Geneva, doesn’t end the war. It’s essentially a 60-day extension of a ceasefire When Donald Trump launched his war against Iran in late February, he had ambitious goals: to topple Iran’s theocratic regime, destroy its military capabilities and nuclear program, and instigate a popular uprising by Iranians. A week into the war, Trump said he would only accept Iran’s “unconditional surrender”. On Sunday, Trump settled for a deal that reopens the strait of Hormuz. The US president celebrated having solved a problem he had created: reopening a vital waterway through which more than a fifth of the world’s oil supply passed each day – before Iran effectively closed it at the start of the war, increasing energy prices and disrupting...
How the cyclical weather pattern interacts with climate change could spark hunger around the world.
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Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01622G, Paper Ningxin Chen, Sida Xie, Jie Deng, ZiChan Yuan, Kun Kun Guo, Zihan Guo, Chaoji Chen, Yue Ma, Wenshuai Chen, Zhaohui Wang High-areal-capacity thick electrodes are essential for enhancing the energy density of lithium-ion batteries, yet their deployment is limited by redox heterogeneity caused by sedimentation-induced material segregation during electrode thickening. Here,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Global oil prices have seen a significant drop following signs of de-escalation in Middle East tensions, spurred by a US-Iran memorandum of understanding. While this offers relief to consumers, questions linger about the speed of supply recovery. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route, is expected to reopen, potentially easing inflationary pressures.
El Niño events linked with extreme weather around the world – and can increase risk of bushfires in Australia and coral bleaching on Great Barrier Reef Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Bureau of Meteorology has officially declared an El Niño – the phenomenon linked to hotter and drier conditions for Australia – is now locked in place in the tropical Pacific Ocean. The bureau warned climate change would amplify the effects on Australia, including the risk of extreme heat and bushfires. Continue reading...
Shipowners will not resume transit through the Strait of Hormuz for weeks until they are confident that the US-Iran deal is “material”, the CEO of Japan’s Mitsui O.S.K. Lines told the Financial Times in an interview published on Tuesday. The Iran war that began on February 28 with US-Israeli strikes largely stopped shipping through the transit route for around a fifth of the world’s oil and liquefied natural gas supply, along with products such as aluminium and urea. Mitsui O.S.K., one of...
Tisco Financial Group expects the global economy to face mounting challenges in the second half of 2026, warning that stagflation risks, elevated energy prices and geopolitical tensions could create a more volatile environment for investors.
Almost every child, including those from high-income countries, is now exposed to at least one hazard Half of the world’s children are exposed to at least three overlapping climate hazards threatening their health, education and survival, according to a Unicef report. Globally, children face increasing threats from heatwaves, storms, floods and droughts as the climate crisis worsens, with more than one billion facing at least three of these at once. Continue reading...
Brent crude slipped to nearly $83 per barrel Monday, a significant development for India, which imports nearly 88% of its crude oil requirement. The rate at which Indian refiners procure crude, was recorded at $86.77 per barrel Friday, the latest available price, and is expected to decline following the fall in global energy prices.
NPCIL said, "This milestone reflects the close coordination and dedicated efforts of NPCIL and Atomstroyexport, Russian Federation. The successful erection of the vessel demonstrates the steady progress being made towards the completion of Unit 5, reinforcing NPCIL's commitment towards nation’s clean energy transition," it said. The Kudankulam site comprises six units, each of 1,000 MW capacity.
G7 told ‘we will stand with Ukraine for as long as it takes’, with Russia’s finance networks and shadow fleet targeted Keir Starmer has vowed to “choke off” Russian revenue with further sanctions and to provide hundreds of millions of pounds worth of energy support for Ukraine, as he met world leaders in France for the G7. After a torrid political week at home , the British prime minister sought to put himself on the front foot on the international stage at the meeting of the group of seven, which kicked off on Monday in the French spa town of Évian-les-Bains, on the shore of Lake Geneva. Continue reading...
Shinan County shares solar power profits with island residents, turning salt-damaged farmland into pensions, child allowances and local spending.
Dan Jarvis says vessel tracked for several days as opposition suggest decision linked to his predecessor’s resignation Dan Jarvis has told MPs that the Russian oil tanker seized on Sunday had been monitored for several days as he deflected suggestions that its seizure had been ordered by a prime minister under pressure after the resignation of John Healey last week. The new defence secretary , flanked supportively in the Commons by the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, said the Smyrtos had been “closely tracked” as he faced a question from the Conservatives as to why the capture took place over the weekend. Continue reading...
[Daba Finance] Holocene closed its first venture fund, marking the final close of what it describes as Southern Africa's first dedicated high-growth climate tech fund.
[Leadership] The Acting Chairman of the Nigerian Atomic Energy Commission (NAEC), Engr. Dr. Anthony Ekedegwa, has said that for Nigeria to position itself as a major player in the global technology and artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, the country must adopt a long-term energy strategy to ensure sustainable growth and competitiveness.
As plunging oil prices signal broad market optimism following an initial deal between the United States and Iran, attention has turned to whether Chinese firms sanctioned for Iran-related business will see immediate relief, though analysts remain cautious. “New purchases of Iranian oil ostensibly wouldn’t be subject to fresh sanctions, but at the same time, I imagine we won’t see a rush to lift existing sanctions on Chinese importers of Iranian oil,” said Lynn Song, chief economist for Greater...
PATTANI - Arsonists destroyed much of the stockpile of solar panels at a solar farm operated by Gunkul Solar Power Generation Co in Yaring district of this southern border province early Monday morning.
An “environmentally radical” future president could use the rarely used veto retroactively against fossil fuel projects permitted under Trump, the coalition argues.
Winemaker Maison Ruinart created a collection of Champagnes from grapes grown in years with abnormal weather. The post A Champagne with notes of climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Egyptian petroleum sector has successfully added nearly 12,000 barrels per day (BPD) of crude oil and condensates to production in the Western Desert region over the past two weeks. This includes more than 10,000 BPD from the fields of Khalda Petroleum Company, along with approximately 1,500 BPD from the fields of the General Petroleum … The post Egypt marks new leap in crude oil production at the Western Desert appeared first on Egypt Independent.
SINGAPORE - Oil prices slipped to their lowest since March on Monday after US President Donald Trump and Iran's deputy foreign minister said they had reached an initial deal to end the war and to resume traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices fell more than $4 US a barrel on news of a deal to end the fighting, as world markets responded positively to the developments. The S&P 500, Dow Jones Industrial Average and Nasdaq Composite all rose in early trading on Monday.
Oil prices plunged on Monday after the U.S. and Iran announced a tentative deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially restarting the flow of about a fifth of the world's energy after more than three months.
Environmental concerns will see part of a building in Edinburgh closed over the winter, because it can only be heated by fireplaces
The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal.
Australia’s richest woman is seeking government permission to reopen the Grassy Mountain mine in Alberta to extract coal used in steel production.
Brent crude dropped 3.9 per cent to $84 a barrel, while US crude fell 4.8 per cent to around $81 a barrel. The decline added to losses recorded on Friday, when Brent slipped 3.4 per cent and US crude shed 3.2 per cent. The Strait of Hormuz, through which a significant share of the world's oil shipments pass, has effectively remained closed since the conflict erupted in late February. According to an Iranian lawmaker, some commercial vessels had been paying an average of about $2 million to transit the waterway.
In China’s premier coal province Shanxi, a massive project that converts ultra-hard coal waste into high-value industrial materials – has begun operations, bringing the country’s zero waste goal for the fossil fuel industry a step closer. The project – in Gaoping, a county-level city in Shanxi’s southeast – is producing 1,000 tonnes per day of building and industrial materials, including sand and gravel aggregates used in construction, according to the local government. In an article published...
Oil prices had already fallen quite dramatically on Thursday and Friday, in anticipation of an imminent deal. President Trump has posted online that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen after the deal is signed on Friday.
Keir Starmer ready to overrule Ed Miliband after warnings manufacturers would be penalised and jobs put at risk The UK government is poised to water down its 2030 targets for electric vehicle sales after intensive lobbying by the car industry and unions. The government is preparing to consult on less ambitious targets for the transition to fully battery-powered electric cars over the rest of the decade after carmakers and unions warned that they would penalise manufacturers and put jobs at risk. Continue reading...
Leadership hopeful also wants tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields used to cut energy bills Wes Streeting’s pitch to be the next Labour leader will include a plan to increase high-skilled immigration to the UK, arguing that Donald Trump is telling scientists and AI experts they are not welcome in the US. In a speech this coming week, the former health secretary will also say that tax revenues from new North Sea oil and gasfields should be used to cut energy bills. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, June 7, 2026 thru Sat, June 13, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) What happens when the world`s breadbaskets start failing simultaneously? The Conversation, Ekamjot Dhillon, Jun 07, 2026. This 1,000-year-old pine tree`s protector fears changing weather patterns Mayors from around the world gathered last week in Huangshan to discuss how to protect their cities from climate change and overtourism. NBC News World News, Jennifer Jett, Jun 07, 2026. `Severe` stress on oceans as rate of sea level rise doubles in 10 years, UN warns Global effort needed to limit effects of pollution, industrial...
Keir Starmer says operation involving National Crime Agency has delivered ‘yet another blow’ to Russia and Putin British armed forces intercepted and boarded a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the Channel in the early hours of Sunday, Keir Starmer has confirmed. In a six-hour operation, the first of its kind to be led by the UK, Royal Marine commandos and officers from the National Crime Agency boarded and took control of the vessel, Smyrtos, which was sailing under a Cameroonian flag. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump says a secret mission moved 100 million barrels of oil through the blocked Strait of Hormuz. That number is impossible to verify.
In his letter, the coal minister said the allegations could impact the financial stability of SCCL, especially in the backdrop of its current financial position due to unpaid dues exceeding Rs 51,500 crore by Telangana govt. SCCL is jointly owned by the Telangana govt and the Centre in a 51:49 equity ratio and has a workforce of nearly 40,000 employees.
CREA said India imported Russian hydrocarbons worth a total of 5.8 billion euros ($6.7 billion) and crude oil constituted 83% of the purchase. China remained biggest importer of Russian energy with purchases totalling nearly 7 billion euros ($8.1 billion), the report said.
It is unlikely that many voters are flocking to Pauline Hanson for her scientific insights – but that is where they are lining up, regardless Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here Politics is disconnecting from long-held assumptions at historic speed and no one knows where the great unhinging will take us. On the climate crisis, denial is back in vogue – depending on what the algorithm feeds you. One Nation’s surge in the polls suggests, for now at least, it is vying to be the most popular political party in the country. It does not accept the overwhelming evidence that the planet is warming and that extreme weather is getting worse. Instead, it argues the climate change department should be abolished because – in...
US investment groups are actively pursuing opportunities in Venezuela's oil sector following the lifting of sanctions and a new hydrocarbons law. Lionheart Capital is leading the charge with a proposed merger to create the first Nasdaq-listed company offering direct access to Venezuelan oil assets, aiming for a $1 billion valuation.
As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last year, Marie Tai needed a better way to keep her condo cool. Her window air-conditioning units were borderline ineffective, even running at full blast. Summers have been getting more intense in Tai’s Boston neighborhood because of a rapidly warming climate, and […]
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs related to topics such as climate change, slavery and Indigenous and LGBTQ+ history that were removed under an executive order to purge language at national parks that allegedly cast America in a negative light.
In a recent statement, Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen expressed support for India's decision to acquire Russian oil, emphasizing that New Delhi is operating within the framework of the Western-imposed price cap. She underlined that the intention of the cap is to limit the profits of Russia rather than disrupt international trade.
Climate change means that the stinging caterpillars can now be found almost everywhere in France, after being confined to certain areas in the south of the country.
Venezuela's interim government on Friday decried a new spill allegedly originating in Trinidad and Tobago, and authorities are investigating.
More than 100 planned wind farms in 21 states are now stalled indefinitely as the Pentagon delays military reviews once seen as routine.
A superconducting quantum computer is part of a network that is mining an experimental cryptocurrency called Quip, and it is able to do it faster and with better energy efficiency than conventional machines
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has announced the removal of taxes on electricity and natural gas in the transport and domestic sectors and has introduced various tax measures to encourage the use of these products.
‘The most likely explanation is that the climate in Shetland is changing sufficiently to enable tick survival over the winter’
External affairs minister S Jaishankar pushed back against European criticism of India's Russia policy, highlighting that European weapons have been used against India for years. He defended India's energy choices, revealing the US encouraged New Delhi to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize global markets.
Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world’s most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent’s climate and health landscape – increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms. Changing temperatures and, more significantly, rainfall […]
Across the state, nuclear is getting a warm welcome in communities that typically oppose large-scale clean energy projects.
Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remain Donald Trump has claimed that the US has been conducting a “secret mission” in the strait of Hormuz to help Gulf petrostates bypass Iran’s chokehold on oil flows – which has roiled global energy markets for months. In televised comments from the Oval Office on Wednesday, the president claimed Iran was unaware that dozens of tankers had been escorted out of the blockaded channel at night with their transmitters off. Continue reading...
The projects aren’t coming online anytime soon, but countries from Suriname to Syria see an opportunity to be the next energy “safe haven.”
The California Coastal Commission is trying to assert its control over an offshore pipeline that the Trump administration ordered restarted.
The order stopped short of requiring the agency to implement the program.
Floods that historically had a 1 percent chance of striking a coastline in a year are now about 12 times more likely, on average, according to a new study.
[UN News] The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change.
Jaishankar criticized Western nations' double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India's purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India's decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach.
The 30 COP gatherings may not have done what three months of US-Israeli war against Iran did: expose the world’s vulnerability to fossil fuels. As the world faced its biggest energy shock in a decade, the case for investing in clean energy suddenly became far more compelling. As an intense heatwave grips Europe, with London’s […]
The United States represents the primary obstacle to continuing oil-for-loan arrangements between China and Venezuela, analysts say, creating a significant wild card in what ranks among the largest debt restructurings in history. Following Washington’s abduction in January of Venezuela’s then president, Nicolas Maduro, Caracas is set to reveal a US$240 billion debt pile, according to a Financial Times report on Wednesday. The disclosure, expected in the coming weeks, rivals the €200 billion...
Oil prices dropped on Friday despite an Iranian attack against a vessel in the Strait of Hormuz.
A new process skips energy-intensive drying for recycling coffee waste.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- KCB Bank Uganda, through the KCB Foundation, has planted 300 trees at Lake Victoria Serena Golf Resort and Spa in Kigo as part of its ongoing commitment to environmental conservation and sustainable development. The tree-planting exercise was conducted in partnership with Serena Hotels and forms part of the bank's broader environmental, social and governance (ESG) agenda, with a specific focus on environmental stewardship and climate action.
Human-caused climate change is "unequivocally" responsible for the intensity of a record-breaking heatwave scorching Europe, scientists said Friday, while experts consider the costs for an economy as productivity melts and growth becomes lethargic.
Three pumped storage hydroelectric power station sites in Scotland on list of 16 long-duration electricity storage plans Business live – latest updates The energy regulator has given the provisional green light for the construction of the first new hydropower projects in more than 40 years, part of plans to reduce Great Britain’s reliance on energy imports. Ofgem has published a list of 16 long-duration electricity storage projects, facilities that can store and release electricity for periods of eight hours or more, it has provisionally agreed can proceed. Continue reading...
Who would have imagined that just over 100 days could so change the world? The US-Israeli “war of choice” on Iran has fundamentally – perhaps, permanently – shifted the global balances of economic, military and political power, and not in America’s favour. Mix the direct impact of this gratuitous military conflict with the broader effects on global security, efforts to mitigate climate change, contain soaring public debt and “de-risk” after America’s unilateral efforts to unravel globally agreed...
Republican legislation would grant the oil and gas industry immunity from litigation that seeks compensation for the costs of climate change.
Here’s what we know, so far, about the lasting effects of climate change on the body’s vital systems.
India's growing crude oil imports from Venezuela face uncertainty after powerful earthquakes struck the South American nation. While major oil infrastructure appears largely undamaged, power grid issues and localized disruptions are being closely monitored. This comes as India has significantly increased its reliance on Venezuelan crude for diversification, with recent high-level energy cooperation discussions highlighting the deepening ties.
A scientific analysis concluded that such high temperatures, across so much of the continent, would “not have been possible” without global warming.
Crude oil prices dipped Friday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz improved, easing supply disruption fears. This comes despite recent tensions after a cargo ship near Oman was struck, with Iran reportedly firing at the vessel. While geopolitical risks linger, oil shipments through the strait have seen an uptick following a ceasefire. Venezuela's oil production may also face challenges due to power outages following recent earthquakes.
Start-ups are taking fresh approaches to geothermal energy, but will the economics work?
The extreme heat smothering Europe has upended Climate Week in London.
The city of Paris said on Thursday that a court ruling ordering oil and gas giant TotalEnergies to account for its clients' emissions represented "a landmark decision in the history of French climate law".
Is it time to start considering solar geoengineering to help us combat extreme heat?
Heatwave-related deaths climb in Spain, Italy and France as continent battles another day of extreme temperatures Farryn Stock Over in the UK, South East Water has announced a temporary hosepipe ban in Kent amid growing strain from the ongoing heatwave (31C today, 33C tomorrow). “To safeguard that shared supply and prevent any homes from facing a sudden loss of water, we sadly need to ask our communities to not use their hosepipes immediately. We are deeply sorry for the disruption this causes, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone helping us protect Kent’s water.” Continue reading...
EU governments’ ministers gathered for a long day’s discussion of climate change policies on Thursday were surprised by a fresh-faced participant at their negotiating table: a three-month-old baby. Swedish Climate Minister Romina Pourmokhtari brought her son, Adam, to the EU council meeting in Luxembourg, to highlight the benefits of parental leave policies which do not force women to choose between work and family responsibilities. “I wanted to showcase being an example of not having to make...
Debate in Labour and union movement over climate commitments as many call for Burnham not to allow drilling in North Sea Analysis: ‘Act on the evidence outside the window’: Andy Burnham urged to stick to net zero targets if he becomes PM Backsliding on climate action would drive the Labour party into political obscurity, Zack Polanski has warned, as trade union leaders said more drilling in the North Sea would not help UK workers. The Green party leader, speaking to the Guardian as searing heat swept the country for the second time this year, urged Andy Burnham – widely expected to be the UK’s next prime minister – to be bold on climate justice. He said any move to water down the party’s commitments would have dire consequences at the ballot box. Continue reading...
The Strait of Hormuz is reopening, paving the way for Middle Eastern fuel oil exports to reach a four-month high in June. Iraq and Saudi Arabia are leading this surge, with Iraq notably diversifying routes through Syria. While shipments are increasing, they remain below pre-war levels, and cautious optimism prevails due to ongoing negotiation uncertainties. This development follows an interim US-Iran agreement.
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Narend Singh has emphasised that affordable finance to support a just transition and build climate resilience remains a critical enabler for developing countries as they navigate a complex global environment that could reshape mitigation strategies.
Work is being done to make Scotland a greener place
Soaring electricity demand from data centers may lead U.S. utilities to invest more in coal and gas plants. The post The AI boom has a dirty energy problem appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
LSE analysis highlights litigation linked to energy sources, water consumption and air pollution The proliferation of datacentres and AI is increasingly at the forefront of environmental litigation around the world from Chile to Ireland, a report has found. In an analysis of about 3,600 climate-related lawsuits filed since 2015, the latest annual review of climate litigation by the London School of Economics (LSE) found a growing number of cases challenging the energy sources, water consumption and air pollution of datacentres, all of which have related climate implications. Continue reading...
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Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner said "it's going to take time" for gas prices to go down despite the plunge of oil, following criticism of President Donald Trump.
Fears of long-lasting energy crunch ‘slinking away’ as vessel traffic doubled in 24 hours to highest level since late February Business live – latest updates Oil prices have fallen below levels last seen before the Iran war started in late February as more oil tankers exited the strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, fell to a low of $72.24 a barrel on Thursday, slightly lower than the day before the US and Israel launched missile attacks on Tehran on 28 February. Prices have fallen more than 20% this month. Continue reading...
[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As temperatures climb, scientists warn the seas are approaching a perilous tipping point. Warming oceans are changing marine ecosystems and elevating climate risks to communities across the globe, from dying coral reefs and loss of biodiversity to more severe floods and threats to food security.
The proposed changes could see oil giants like TotalEnergies showing up in sustainable investment funds.
A Liberian oil tanker made its way out of the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday despite threats to shipping from Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard and using a new route close to Oman’s shore that has been promoted by a UN maritime agency.
New party dubbed Community Strong Australia follows secret talks about future of community independents Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender have launched a new political party called Community Strong Australia, with the aim of providing a centrist alternative for voters amid the rise of One Nation and the turmoil inside the Coalition. The party will focus on issues including housing affordability, cost of living, climate change, childcare, education, healthcare and social cohesion, according to Steggall, the member for Warringah. Continue reading...
The heatwave gripping Europe is putting people's health at risk, and the continent's leaders must invest in making their health services more climate-resilient, the WHO chief said Wednesday.
British Chamber of Commerce boss Shevaun Haviland says transition to clean energy could be handled better Andy Burnham should be ready to exploit the UK’s remaining North Sea oil and gas resources to avoid mass job losses in Scotland and the north-east, the director of the British Chambers of Commerce (BCC), Shevaun Haviland, has said. The decision about whether to allow extraction at the Jackdaw and Rosebank fields now appears likely to fall to a Burnham administration. Continue reading...
The burning of fossil fuels is raising temperatures worldwide, but local factors, on land and at sea, determine which regions warm most rapidly.
The Scottish Greens are urging the UK Government to accelerate investment in renewable energy, saying it could cut household bills and reduce emissions.
Trump says he instructed justice department to investigate oil firms over high gas prices amid Middle East conflict Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he had instructed the US Department of Justice to investigate oil companies for alleged price gouging, accusing them of not lowering gas prices enough amid conflict in the Middle East. “The big oil companies are not dropping their price at the pump commensurate with the sharply lower prices they are paying for oil. Those prices are dropping like a rock! In other words, customers are being ‘gouged.’ I have instructed the DOJ to immediately start looking into this,” Trump wrote in a social media post late on Tuesday night. “Gasoline prices better start going down a lot faster than what I’m seeing!” Continue reading...
In a post to social media, President Donald Trump said customers are being “gouged” by oil companies.
Proposed rules for oil and gas leasing would cut two comment periods held during the environmental analysis process and slim down protest periods.
President Donald Trump has accused major oil companies of "gouging" American consumers by failing to lower gasoline prices fast enough as oil prices drop following the reopening of the Hormuz Strait.
A wave of power outages across Indonesia’s Java island has left millions of residents and business owners in the dark, igniting public fury and raising questions as to how the world’s largest coal exporter is failing to keep its own lights on. The answer, analysts say, lies less in a coal shortage than in the rules and incentives governing who gets to buy it, at what price and when. Hours-long blackouts since last week have disrupted the lives and businesses of millions of subscribers of...
Ukrainian drones knocked out power in Sevastopol, the biggest city in Russian-held Crimea, on Wednesday and targeted facilities in central and southern Russia, local officials said, underscoring the reach of Kyiv’s attacks on energy infrastructure. Ukraine has intensified strikes on Russian oil refineries, depots and supply routes this year, pushing up petrol prices in Russia, where authorities have limited sales in some regions. Fuel shortages have been particularly acute on the Crimean...
Analysis shows cars in Europe have grown longer, taller and wider every year since 2000 Cars have grown 1.2cm longer, 0.5cm taller and 0.5cm wider each year on average since 2000, analysis of new vehicles sold in Europe has found, in what green groups call “relentless carspreading”. The increase in size, which leaves people more likely to be killed in a crash and increases emissions that hurt lungs and heat the planet , has progressed at a roughly steady rate for two and half decades even as family sizes have fallen, the campaign group Transport & Environment (T&E) found. Continue reading...
As record-breaking heat crushes Europe, organizers are moving events online to avoid exposing people to dangerously high temperatures.
A joint programme by the UK and Scottish Governments will help more than a thousand more oil and gas workers transition to jobs in clean energy.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Expatriates Badr Abdelatty stressed on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the importance of expanding renewable energy projects, describing them as a priority sector on the government’s agenda. During a meeting with the CEO of Norway’s Scatec Terje Pilskog, Abdelatty said the talks aimed to strengthen economic cooperation between Egypt … The post FM: Egypt pushes expansion of renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Qatar will resume normal production of liquefied natural gas (LNG) within a “few weeks,” its prime minister told the Financial Times. State-owned QatarEnergy declared force majeure as it could not fulfill contracts after several Iranian strikes damaged its Ras Laffan facility early in the war. Qatar is one of the world’s largest LNG exporters, accounting … The post Qatar to resume normal LNG production “within a few weeks,” PM tells FT appeared first on Egypt Independent.
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. The hidden cost of China’s electric car boom: a spiralling roadworks bill China’s rapid transition to electric vehicles (EVs) has been widely hailed as an economic success story. But it is also creating a serious headache for the country’s local governments, which are tasked with...
With federal incentives gone and local resistance rising, some industry players want a checkoff-style fund to promote renewable energy.
If the U.S. and Iran cement a final deal, it could take months for the flow of oil, natural gas, fertilizer and other commodities to return to prewar levels.
Kyiv targeted the oil-processing sector in recent months to curb fuel supplies and bring “the war home to Russia.”
The Golden State's top legal officer said the administration's deal would hinder the state's climate and energy goals.
[The Conversation Africa] Images of families displaced by floods, prolonged droughts or extreme storms have become a distressingly regular feature of the daily news. As the impact of climate change intensifies, so does concern over its effects on human mobility. Ongoing changes to the world's climate now raise a salient, apparently simple question: to what extent does climate change cause migration?
CIVICUS speaks about the climate impacts of the 2026 World Cup with Frank Huisingh, founder of Fossil Free Football, a fan-led group that campaigns to end fossil fuel sponsorship in football and make the game more sustainable. The 2026 World Cup is the biggest in the tournament’s history, and the most polluting. With 48 […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01403H, Paper Yixin Zhou, Qinglong Jing, Xiaoru Zhang, Xuexia He, Jie Sun, Ruibin Jiang, Zhibin Lei, Fujun Li, Qi Li, Zong-Huai Liu D–A type COFs with strong electron push–pull effect, low transition barrier, and robust built-in electric field were synthesized for photo-assisted Li–Air batteries, exhibiting superior round-trip efficiency, rate capability, and durability. 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
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned. Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate Change Committee (CCC), said: “The U-turns are really damaging to inward investor confidence. If we really want to grow the economy, then investing and getting good at building stuff is essential.” Continue reading...
The L.A. City Council attempted to phase out oil production in 2022, but the ordinance was struck down by a judge following legal challenges from the oil and gas industry.
Great Britain has paid at least six times the normal price for imported power as millions turn on air conditioning and windfarm output sags The heatwave has prompted a sharp rise in electricity prices across European markets as millions turn to air conditioners and electric fans to battle record high temperatures, which have also caused a string of power plant outages across the continent. Great Britain imported electricity from Europe at more than six times the normal price on Tuesday as the high-pressure heat dome has slowed wind speeds, hitting renewable energy generation, and led to outages at multiple gas plants across the country. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Spiro, one of Africa's leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270 million to support the expansion of its e-mobility and energy ecosystem across the continent.
STATEMENT: UN Secretary-General Guterres' Special Address at London Climate Action Week darla.vanhoorn… Tue, 06/23/2026 - 13:34 LONDON (June 23, 2026) — Today, UN Secretary-General António Guterres delivered a Special Address on the Global Response to the Climate and Energy Crises at London Climate Action Week. Drawing on the latest scientific evidence, he made the case that the worsening climate crisis and growing energy insecurity share a common root: the world's continued dependence on fossil fuels, and that the path forward lies in renewable energy, international cooperation and science-based action. He announced two new efforts: an AI Environmental Transparency Initiative, calling on all major AI companies to disclose the carbon, water and...
Records are being broken for the second time in a month, leading scientists to probe the upper limits of what the warming climate can dish out.
Europe is dealing with a debilitating heatwave, with schools closed, trains cancelled and France holding an emergency meeting after heat-related deaths. António Guterres, the UN chief, is urging the world to act on fossil fuels as the continent braces for record-breaking heat. Lucy Hough speaks to Europe environment correspondent Ajit Niranjan Continue reading...
The database of federal global warming research recreates a website that was closed amid the administration’s broad retreat from climate science.
As part of a broader package designed to provide economic relief to Iran, the US Treasury announced a sanctions waiver valid until August 21. The exemption allows Tehran to export oil and related products and receive payments for those sales.
The U.S. Department of Energy announced Tuesday that it will offer $17.5 billion in loans for a nuclear supply chain to finance five energy projects.
Though marketed as clean energy, industrial pellet plants are driving deforestation, worsening floods, and polluting rural counties.
As the US and Iran hammer out how to permanently reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart the flow of Middle Eastern oil, the market’s next move may depend on one country absent from the negotiations: China. The world’s second-largest consumer of crude oil, China, has pulled out all the stops to preserve supplies as … The post The future of oil prices may depend on China appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Study warns AI datacenters are vulnerable to the climate hazards that their global greenhouse gas emissions bolster Amid rising concern that the artificial intelligence boom is fueling the climate crisis, a new report has found that nearly 80% of datacenters are also exposed to extreme climate hazards, including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires. Those impacts are leaving the infrastructure vulnerable to disrupted operations, increased time offline and inflated insurance and repair costs, the research from climate risk analytics firm First Street shows. Continue reading...
Gold price prediction today: A consistent rise in gold prices due to drop in oil prices is being constrained by hawkish outlook from central banks which are signalling a possible rate hike to keep inflationary pressures in check, says Praveen Singh, Head Currencies and Commodities, Mirae Asset ShareKhan.
[UN News] As a deadly heatwave continued to grip Europe on Tuesday, UN Secretary-General António Guterres issued an impassioned appeal for more ambitious global action on climate change caused by fossil fuels, to prevent irreversible damage.
[New Dawn] MONROVIA -- The Government of Liberia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mali-based AfriLight Energy to develop a 50-megawatt solar power plant and battery energy storage system as part of efforts to expand electricity access and strengthen the country's renewable energy sector.
[SNA] Khartoum -- Minister of Energy and Petroleum, Engineer Al-Mua'tasim Ibrahim Ahmed, chaired the regular meeting of Sudan's electricity sector leadership in Khartoum on Monday, during which renewable energy projects were reviewed.
Australia has refused to release internal papers about a trust fund for a climate-vulnerable Pacific nation, telling Agence France-Presse (AFP) that the documents could inflict diplomatic “damage”. Gravely threatened by rising seas, low-lying island nation Tuvalu relies on a US$200 million trust fund to help foot the ballooning costs of climate change. The trust has been invested on Tuvalu’s behalf in funds exposed to coal mining, gas exploration and the world’s largest crude oil refinery, an...
Millions of Brits were woken up last night by a huge thunderstorm. Now, scientists have warned that these intense storms could become the norm - thanks to climate change.
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Millions of people are bitten by snakes every year. Climate change is increasing human-snake encounters, even as many countries remain ill-equipped to treat victims.
Energy secretary hails £100bn milestone in this parliament and says it is ‘only the start of what we want to achieve’ Ed Miliband has hailed a boost to UK jobs and growth as government data reveals that private sector companies have pledged more than £100bn in investment into the green economy so far in this parliament. Offshore wind, solar power and the electricity grid make up the bulk of the planned investment, most of it between 2024 and 2031, which will go to all regions of the UK and comes from a mixture of UK companies and overseas sources including the EU and Japan. Continue reading...
The voluntary initiative was not presented to the industry ahead of time.
Utilities are leaning into a regulatory future free of carbon restrictions. But they are mindful of a potential future about-face.
The human rights case comes nearly a year after the International Court of Justice found that countries have a legal duty to tackle climate change.
[IPS] Victoria, Seychelles -- Now that the lights have dimmed in Mombasa and the delegations have gone home, a simple but necessary question remains: did the first Our Ocean Conference on African soil truly move the world from promises to protection? The conference was indeed the first held in Africa, under the theme "Our Ocean, Our Heritage, Our Future," with a stated focus on culture, communities, livelihoods, marine protection, climate resilience and sustainable blue economies.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02135B, Paper Weilin Liao, Xiaosen Su, Huikang Li, Zijian Huang, Bingcheng Li, Jinsong Cai, Fei Fang, Ke Zhang, Xudong Huang, Zhong Lin Wang This work presents a non-intrusive, modular harvester that synergistically integrates wind, solar, and raindrop energy harvesting with sensing capabilities for smart agriculture, underpinned by a canyon-effect-enhanced bi‑concave flow amplifier. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
US President Donald Trump criticised outgoing British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday after the Labour leader announced he would resign, saying he had “really hurt himself” over energy, immigration and his handling of relations with Washington. “I think he’s a lovely man,” Trump told reporters at an Oval Office event, before accusing Starmer of mishandling Britain’s energy policy by failing to exploit North Sea oil and allowing “windmills all over the place”. “The UK buys much of its...
A major floating offshore wind project has welcomed new funding aimed at building Scotland’s future renewable energy workforce.
In a significant development, the US has greenlit the production, delivery, and sale of Iranian oil for a 60-day period. This move, tied to ongoing peace talks, allows for crucial transit in the Strait of Hormuz and IAEA inspections. The temporary waiver, effective until August 21, also permits imports into the US under specific conditions, impacting global energy markets.
The mayor of a former California oil boomtown is insisting he’ll remain in power until a judge decides if the election was legal.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Monday that her country seeks to restart oil shipments to Cuba soon, a move that could provide much-needed relief as the island’s crises deepen given a lack of petroleum. Sheinbaum said her administration would seek to send the oil via commercial and privately owned firms instead of state-owned companies as it has done in the past. Mexico became a key fuel supplier to Cuba after the US attacked Venezuela in early January and halted critical oil...
Behind the Scenes of Climate Action: Lessons from Colombian Cities sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 06/22/2026 - 13:32 June 22, 2026 — Climate change is severely affecting cities worldwide. But before measures to reduce climate risks and emissions can be implemented, a great deal must first happen inside city governments. This includes coordinating across departments, planning, financing and aligning priorities. In Colombia, these responsibilities are distributed across three levels of government. The national government sets the policy framework, including the nationally determined contribution (NDC) and the Long-Term Strategy (E2050). Departments (32 subnational units) play an intermediate role, providing technical assistance, coordinating across sectors and planning...
[This Day] The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to promote locally manufactured renewable energy technologies under the Federal Government's 'Nigeria First Policy'.
State-run oil companies are poised for improved profits as falling crude prices boost fuel marketing margins. While recent excise duty cuts have aided this recovery, rising debt and potential future tax hikes pose risks to long-term earnings. Analysts anticipate stronger performance from the second quarter, with BPCL and IOC seen as top beneficiaries if oil prices remain subdued.
The oil major said natural gas will fuel a proposed generating plant that would not be connected to the grid.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Last week, I attended a meeting at Columbia University on attribution science and climate law, hosted by the Sabin Center. It was a fantastic event, bringing together scientists and legal experts working at the intersection of extreme event attribution and climate law. For those unfamiliar with it, extreme event attribution attempts to quantify the contribution of climate change to an extreme event. For example, several groups analyzed the impact of climate change on Hurricane Harvey’s enormous rainfall totals over Houston, Texas and they found that climate change increased rainfall by 15 to 38%. One thing that came up again and again was how terrified fossil-fuel interests are of extreme event attribution...
While India continues to rely heavily on energy supplies from the Gulf, the crisis has prompted a faster push towards diversification. Higher crude purchases from Russia, Brazil and Venezuela have helped soften the impact on oil imports.
Climate Startups Can Power a Green Transition. But They Need a Different Playbook sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 06/22/2026 - 08:36 Today’s global challenges of prolonged fuel crises, rising consumer prices, dwindling natural resources and new workforce pressures demand disruptive innovators willing to test new technologies and business models that enable countries to rapidly transform their economies. Accelerating these national economic transitions requires a new playbook, and climate startups are one of the most important tools countries have to meet their decarbonization and climate resilience goals. Climate startups are early-stage ventures delivering innovative solutions to cut emissions, build resilience and drive the low-carbon transition. These startups...
As countries grapple with energy price shocks, supply disruptions and the growing impacts of climate change, energy security has become a pressing concern.
The United States authorized Iranian oil sales on Monday, easing decades-old sanctions as it pushes toward a final peace deal with Tehran in return for commitments on nuclear inspections and free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has authorized the sale of Iranian oil following progress in talks between the countries.
The Korea Trade Insurance Corp. will provide a $1 billion financing package for a solar power project in Serbia involving a South Korean builder.
Following the conclusion of the US-Iran discussions in Switzerland, global oil prices have seen a decrease as Iran has successfully secured waivers for its oil exports. This alleviates concerns regarding possible supply disruptions, leading to a drop in Brent crude futures as well as WTI. The anticipation of increased Iranian oil supply and potential easing of US sanctions, despite regional tensions, has contributed to the market's response.
A ceasefire between the US and Iran is likely to drive down global crude oil prices to around US$70 per barrel, according to a specialist on the US and Chinese economies.
Officials say the rules are making commercially viable renewable energy projects appear far riskier to international investors than they actually are.
Thailand must accelerate its transition to renewable energy if it is to reduce dependence on imported oil and gas and avoid repeating the painful consequences of global conflicts, according to Praipol Koomsap, economist at Thammasat University and former assistant to ex‑energy minister Narongchai Akrasanee.
The future of climate negotiations is uncertain as focus shifts from discussing treaties to actually implementing them.
The tech sector says only carbon-emitting gas plants are reliable enough today to power the EU’s AI goals.
[UN News] Millions of people already facing hunger, displacement and economic hardship could soon face another major climate shock, as UN agencies warned on Thursday that extreme weather risks are intensifying across some of the world's most vulnerable regions.
The removal of U.S. sanctions against Iran's oil industry was discussed during Day 1 of four-way peace talks Sunday in Switzerland, Iran says .
Much of Europe was preparing Monday for an already fierce heatwave to intensify even further in the coming days, with some countries taking special measures to mitigate its effects. France recorded heat-related deaths over the weekend. A leading researcher reiterated that human-driven climate change had contributed to the recent record-breaking heatwave. In France, 49 of the country’s 96 mainland departments were on a red alert weather warning, up from 35 over the weekend. Officials announced...
How the rise in night-time temperatures is starting to disrupt our sleep and health
The artificial intelligence competition is by nature an energy competition. The conventional narrative focuses on faster chips, yet training and inference consume vast amounts of power. The harsh geographic paradox is that the regions most advanced in artificial intelligence (AI) often face the most acute power constraints. Hong Kong has emerged as a premier global AI hub. According to the Global AI Competitiveness Index, the city ranks third globally as an AI financial powerhouse. The chief...
Europe is grappling with a severe heatwave, with temperatures soaring towards 40°C, triggering health alerts and transport chaos. Italy has issued red alerts for eight cities, while France faces significant rail disruptions. Wildlife is also under immense pressure. Experts link these extreme conditions to climate change, with concerns growing over prolonged heat and its impact on public safety and infrastructure across the continent.
Three Indian oil tankers, carrying over 8.6 lakh metric tonnes of cargo and 94 crew members, have successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz and are heading home. This safe passage follows a US decision to lift its blockade on Iran, allowing resumed movement through the vital waterway. The government assures continued efforts to protect India's maritime and energy interests, with the vessels expected to reach Indian ports next week.
High oil and gasoline prices are expected to push inflation higher when Statistics Canada reports its consumer price index for May on Monday.
Loons, beloved American waterbirds, face threats from climate change and pollution. An oil spill settlement funds a new phone app helping non-scientists to aid research on these birds.
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Fewer and fewer people are panicking about the climate "catastrophe." Gallup's latest survey of the world's most important problems found that the median share of people naming the environment or climate as their country's top concern was just 3%.
The United Nations June Climate Meetings (SB64) ended in Bonn with sharp disagreements between developed and developing countries over climate finance, adaptation support and emissions reductions, leaving negotiators with significant unresolved issues ahead of the COP31 climate summit in Antalya, Türkiye. After nearly two weeks of negotiations at the World Conference Center Bonn, delegates acknowledged […]
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The expected oil revenues could provide an important source of financing for the country's Energy Transition Plan (ETP), but they will not be sufficient on their own to fund investments required to transform the energy sector and achieve broader development goals, experts have said.
With a US sanctions waiver in place for three months, India stepped up Russian crude oil procurement, and import levels touched near all-time highs. According to analysis of data by Sumit Ritolia, Manager Modelling and Refining at Kpler, India’s crude imports from Russia could hit an all time high of 2.35 million barrels per day in June.
Global oil prices have fluctuated slightly on Friday as the United States and Iran called off the next phase of peace talks in Switzerland.
[New Dawn] The Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) has begun reducing electricity imports from Côte d'Ivoire and Guinea following the restoration of full generating capacity at the Mount Coffee Hydropower Plant and the addition of a new solar power facility.
These articles and reports sum up solar’s booming global growth. The post Solar surge: Good news stories on the renewable energy front appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, or KHNP, said Thursday that its CEO Kim Hoe-chun has traveled to the Czech Republic to review progress on the construction of two nuclear reactors in the European country.
Oil prices were largely muted on Friday amid uncertainty over negotiations between the U.S. and Iran to fully cease hostilities and address Tehran's nuclear ambitions.
Record-breaking spring heat followed by freezes led to 95% crop losses. The post If you can’t find a Utah peach this year, climate change may be to blame appeared first on High Country News.
Thailand has welcomed the ceasefire framework between the United States and Iran but warned that global energy markets could remain under pressure despite an easing of tensions in the Middle East.
STATEMENT: Bonn Climate Talks Spotlight Practical Steps to Drive Action, Importance of Trade nate.shelter@wri.org Thu, 06/18/2026 - 16:42 BONN, Germany (June 18, 2026) — The mid-year UN climate negotiations in Bonn were pushed into overtime as countries grappled with whether to provide more support to poorer nations to adapt to worsening climate impacts. The gathering also placed a distinct emphasis on translating global climate targets into implementing action on the ground. During the talks, the COP31 Presidency proposed new targets for building efficiency, waste reduction and widespread electrification. International trade took center stage for the first time in an official UN dialogue. Following is a statement from David Waskow, International Climate Director...
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais has pushed back against forecasts from the International Energy Agency (IEA) that the global oil market is headed toward a major supply glut.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is suggesting it's too late to put an anti-coal mining petition question to a provincewide referendum this fall.
The receding marine layer means less resistance for rocket launches at Chavez Ravine.
Some countries desperately want to gut the Emissions Trading System, others are determined to protect it. Ireland has its work cut out.
Oil prices kept falling on Thursday after the U.S. and Iran signed the memorandum of understanding to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Moscow's oil refinery in Kapotnya was hit by a Ukrainian drone attack on Thursday, causing visible flames and smoke. This incident follows earlier drone strikes on Russian energy infrastructure, contributing to a growing fuel shortage. Meanwhile, Russia launched its own attacks on Kyiv and Sumy. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy discussed war-ending strategies with global leaders.
Oil tankers sailed through the Strait of Hormuz and the United States said it lifted its blockade on Iran on Thursday as an interim deal to end the war took effect, though key issues are still unresolved between the two countries.
[Dabanga] Amsterdam -- War, environmental degradation, and climate change are increasing pressure on natural resources and livelihoods. Sudan is facing severe environmental challenges amid climate change and the continuing war, which has damaged infrastructure, ecosystems, vegetation, and soil, while directly affecting natural resources and public health through the spread of epidemics and serious diseases. The situation has highlighted the need to treat environmental issues as a strategic national priority.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim visited Russia’s Kazan with a message about Asean centrality and a more urgent national problem behind it – keeping fuel supply secure as global energy uncertainties linger. The two-day Asean-Russia Commemorative Summit has turned into a small but telling test of Washington’s influence in Southeast Asia, according to analysts, with Anwar and other regional leaders meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin even as Western governments seek to tighten pressure...
The Middle East conflict has shaken up the global energy supply chain and Beijing needs to do more to protect shipments – such as finding alternative routes and boosting escort capabilities, according to industry analysts. Lu Ruquan, president of the China National Petroleum Corporation Economics and Technology Research Institute, said the country should “strengthen escort capabilities, emergency responses and safety guarantees at critical nodes”. Writing in the journal International Petroleum...
Unlike traditional plants, Critical Energy's modular design would allow equipment to be shipped in pieces on 18-wheelers.
The conflict is pushing the world into a fractious energy future that could increase the tension between fossil fuels and clean power.
Ukraine hit a Moscow oil refinery for a second time in a week and disrupted commercial flights at Moscow airports in one of its biggest drone attacks since Russia’s invasion more than four years ago, Russian officials said Thursday.
As national EU leaders meet in Brussels to thrash out a possible new China policy, speculation is high as to where they all stand amid fluid member-state dynamics. In the last part of this three-part series, we look at whether the conventional wisdom will be fundamentally changed in the EU and how the bloc could forge a united front in dealing with China. Over dinner on Thursday, leaders from the European Union’s 27 member states will chew on one of their toughest courses in years: “global...
Diezani Alison-Madueke had been accused of receiving bribes from oil tycoons but was found not guilty by a jury at Southwark Crown Court.
No formal warning issued to captains or ship owners, but industry body says they are exercising greater vigilance British officials believe Russia will try to retaliate for the Royal Marines’ seizure of the oil tanker Smyrtos, prompting UK ship owners to exercise greater vigilance until tensions with Moscow ease. Military sources said the UK had considered possible responses to the seizure of the vessel carrying Russian crude worth $40m (£30m) to India, and anticipate that the Kremlin will want to hit back. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] - Coffee farmers in Kabale District have received agricultural inputs worth Shs27 million under a government programme aimed at boosting production and strengthening resilience against the effects of climate change.
Trump said this week that his administration would “soon” be able to reimpose sanctions on Russian crude “because the oil is now flowing” through the Strait of Hormuz.
A new impact report shows how the MIT Environmental Solutions Journalism Fellowship has brought community-centered climate coverage to nearly 3 million readers and listeners.
North sea oil and gas workers are heading toward a 'cliff edge' MPs have been told, with redundancies mounting and doubts over the transition to renewable energy
Ultrasonic espresso’ made with cold water and high-frequency sound waves uses less energy than the traditional version – and taste tests show it’s just as good.
Three Iranian tankers loaded with crude oil have passed the US blockade line in the Gulf of Oman, ship-tracking data shows.
In its latest Oil Market Report, the IEA agency said global oil demand growth has weakened substantially compared to the optimistic forecasts it published at the start of the year.
Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect this US political and media discourse has drifted away from the climate crisis amid a frontal assault by Donald Trump upon policies to limit global heating and the president’s pugnacious demands to “drill, baby, drill” for more oil and gas. Yet while elite attention on climate has waned , even among some previously vocal Democrats who have wound back on criticism of the fossil fuels that are overheating our planet, the American public remains concerned about the climate crisis and continues to favour action to deal with it, according to experts and polling. Continue reading...
[This Day] As part of activities commemorating this year's World Environment Day, Rite Foods Limited has intensified its commitment to environmental sustainability by extending its climate change advocacy and recycling awareness campaign to students in Lagos, highlighting the critical role of young people in promoting environmental stewardship and sustainable living.
Nearly every indicator of climate change is flashing red. But we still hold the tools available to bring the planet back into balance The ocean is running a fever. In 2025, the number of days of marine heatwaves – prolonged spells when the sea turns abnormally, dangerously warm – was more than triple what it was in the early 1990s. These are not abstract statistics. A severe and persistent marine heatwave bleaches coral reefs, strips away the kelp forests that shelter young fish, empties fishing grounds and – if occurring frequently – can tip whole ecosystems past the point of recovery. Karina Von Schuckmann is an IGCC author and senior adviser of Mercator Ocean International Continue reading...
The recent escalation in the Middle East has produced an unforeseen winner. The conflict has rekindled worries about logistics and energy security, prompting governments and businesses to reconsider their reliance on fossil fuels and fragile supply routes. This has sped up the move towards renewable energy. And the principal beneficiary of this shift is China. The strategic significance of the Strait of Hormuz is well understood. Roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil trade passes through this...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01449F, Paper Fu-Qiang Li, Zhichao Li, Dongfang Dong, Cheng Yang, Yu Liu, Yanfeng Gao Fast charging and long-term cyclability in sodium-ion batteries are fundamentally limited by unstable, ion-transport-limited solid electrolyte interphases (SEI) arising from solvent-dominated Na⁺ solvation structures in conventional carbonate electrolytes. These intrinsic... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
As Thailand approaches the halfway mark of its national climate commitments, businesses are increasingly viewing sustainability not merely as protection against environmental and regulatory risks, but as a pathway to growth amid climate disruption, resource insecurity and energy volatility.
Thailand's energy authorities have confirmed that the country will continue its ban on refined oil exports, despite mounting pressure from domestic refineries struggling with limited storage capacity.
The climate pattern could depress hurricane formation and bring more rain later this year.
Roughly 60 percent of the climate-resilient reefs are located in Australia, the Bahamas, Cuba, Indonesia and the Philippines, scientists said in a study presented Tuesday.
A recent comment by Danielle Smith has left Corb Lund frustrated over the uncertainty of if the Water Not Coal petition question will be added to this fall's referendum.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02693-yAuthor Correction: Priority science can accelerate agroforestry as a natural climate solution
Indian markets mirrored global optimism as US stocks neared record highs, fueled by falling oil prices and hopes for a US-Iran peace deal. SpaceX's impressive market debut and gains in financial and chip stocks also boosted investor confidence. All eyes are now on the Federal Reserve's upcoming policy decision and guidance from its new chair.
Thousands of jobs are at risk in Scotland's oil and gas industry if the SNP wins a crunch by-election, Kemi Badenoch has claimed.
[Nile Post] - Lady Justice Gladys Kamasanyu has urged Ugandans to become active participants in environmental conservation, saying the fight against climate change and environmental degradation cannot be left to governments and international organisations alone.
To build one family’s dream house on a flood-prone Mississippi bayou, AD100 architect Tom Kundig decided the sky’s the limit.
Sustainable innovations in Scottish farming are necessary to meet net zero by 2045. Here are some of the big ideas.
Lisa Murkowski, a Republican senator, joins Democrats in bid to stop dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative US politics live – latest updates A group of Democratic senators and one Republican, as well as two Democratic House committees, sent letters on Monday to the National Science Foundation asking it to reverse course on its plan to dismantle a sprawling ocean monitoring network, with House lawmakers going further and accusing the agency of acting illegally. The Ocean Observatories Initiative is a network of more than 900 ocean sensors built at a cost of $386m. Over the last decade it has tracked ocean circulation, marine ecosystems, climate change and extreme weather, producing data freely available to the public and informing more than 500 scientific publications. The...
The Iran war has exposed major risks for Southeast Asia that could cost the region billions of dollars, if it does not diversify sources of energy more quickly, according to an International Energy Agency (IEA) report released on Tuesday. An overreliance on oil and gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz left the region particularly vulnerable to shocks from the Iran war, a “stark wake-up call” for its energy security, the report says. It notes that rising sales of electric vehicles, a...
[Leadership] The Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board (NCDMB) has reaffirmed that the Nigerian Oil and Gas Park Scheme (NOGaPS), in Ogbia Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, will become operational by the fourth quarter of 2026.
The measure comes just weeks after the administration invoked emergency wartime powers to invest in coal projects.
A new report from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) highlights the vast, overlapping climate threats affecting children worldwide, which is leaving them increasingly vulnerable to escalating risks across health, security, and education. The report, Children’s Climate Risk Report, emphasizes that while these risks are most pronounced in heavily vulnerable regions in the Global South—such […]
The US emergency oil stockpile has hit its lowest point since 1983, with the Trump administration drawing down reserves to mitigate economic impacts from global conflicts. Recent releases have pushed the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to less than half full, raising concerns about operational capacity and vulnerability to disruptions like hurricanes.
The U.S. may be the world's biggest producer of crude oil, but that's not the case for motor oil. The cost of lubricants is soaring, and even a tentative deal to end the war won't solve the problem.
The Independent Commodity Intelligence Services (ICIS) says that the impending climate event will compound global gas shortages and send prices soaring.
A framework agreement between the U.S. and Iran on terms to end their war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz sent oil prices tumbling, as traders anticipated the return of flows. But industry officials say a full return to pre-war production and refining levels is likely to take weeks, months or even years. - REUTERS
Ukrainian drones struck oil plants in Moscow and Russia's southern Krasnodar Krai region overnight a day after a massive airborne attack on Ukraine.
Electric cars are getting cheaper, more efficient and can travel farther than ever. China is driving the transition, but Europe and other countries are catching up fast.
Construction of a new battery storage plant at Hunterston is expected to begin later this year after the company behind it committed to funding
[Daily Maverick] Eskom is, in effect, setting and refereeing the rules of a game in which it is also the largest player, with a direct commercial interest in the result.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02570F, Paper Yiming Zhang, Jiaxiang Zhao, Bosi Huang, Runhua Gao, Wenqiang Fang, Xinyu Luo, Kang Ma, Ming Yang, Jie Sun, Guangmin Zhou Molecular orchestration based on complementary charge engineering enables mutually reinforcing electrolyte chemistry, modulating solvation structure and synchronously stabilizing dual interphases for lithium metal batteries exceeding 500 Wh kg −1 . 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
An renewable energy company has sold the entirety of its stake in a North Sea wind farm as it looks to cut debts
[allAfrica] Mombasa -- Fish are often described as one of Africa's most overlooked solutions to food insecurity, yet millions of people depend on fisheries for nutrition, jobs, and livelihoods. As marine ecosystems face growing threats from pollution, climate change, and overexploitation, experts are calling for urgent action to protect both ocean health and the communities that rely on it.
Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war Spanish households save €10 a month on electricity bills because of wind turbines and solar panels installed in the last five years, a report has found. Typical energy bills would be 19% more expensive if electricity costs were still as tightly coupled to gas prices as in 2021, according to Ember, a climate thinktank. It found Spain’s “strategic” expansion of renewables since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022 has shielded Spanish households from the latest rises in fossil fuel prices caused by the Iran war. Continue reading...
A U.S. investment fund is targeting companies with financial ties to Spain’s national football team in a bid to recover renewable energy claims worth nearly $580 million.
The attack on the Emissions Trading System is among industry’s most direct calls yet for the EU to change course on climate.
Iran war fallout fuels interest in North Sea oil and gas fields amid warnings windfall tax will stifle investment
Kemi Badenoch has said her party winning a crunch by-election would be a victory for oil and gas workers in the North East.
In a recent survey, two-thirds of respondents said global warming is impacting their cost of living.
The Strait of Hormuz closure has been responsible for global crude oil prices surging and resulting in an economic shock for the world. India, dependent on imports for almost 90% of its needs, has seen the impact.
The Roadmap to $1.3 Trillion in Climate Finance Will Rely on Building a Coalition alicia.cypress… Mon, 06/15/2026 - 15:15 At the 2024 UN climate change summit (COP29), governments agreed to scale up public and private finance for developing countries to at least $1.3 trillion a year by 2035 to support their climate resilient, low-emission development. But reaching that goal is a steep jump from where we are today. The Climate Policy Institute estimates, for example, that in 2025, only around $200 billion (likely an underestimate due to data limitations) reached these countries. To help bridge this gap, last year Brazil and Azerbaijan, the COP30 and COP29 presidencies, presented the Baku to Belém Roadmap to 1.3T, suggesting how the target could be reached. The roadmap...
China is building a dam system that will generate more hydroelectric power than the U.S. generates yearly. But the project comes with huge risks for people downstream.
Residents of West Oakland, which suffers from toxic waste and high pollution rates, rally against a coal export facility West Oakland, a California neighborhood known for its rich history of Black activism from the Pullman Porters’ union to the Black Panthers, might not seem like the site of the country’s next great coal project. But that’s exactly what the Trump administration is pushing for – with the injection of $75m to build a sprawling coal export terminal in the nearby port of Oakland . Continue reading...
Markets welcome US-Iran peace deal but prices may stay high as buyers race to refill depleted emergency crude stockpiles Oil prices hit three-month low and markets rally Business live – latest updates After more than 100 days of the greatest recorded disruption to the world’s energy supplies, the global oil and gas markets have breathed a sigh of relief. Hours after Donald Trump confirmed that a US-Iran peace deal would lead to the reopening of the strait of Hormuz to tankers carrying millions of barrels of oil and gas, the price of Brent crude tumbled to lows of $83 a barrel . Wholesale gas prices fell about 6%. Continue reading...
The Trump administration plans to undo the Biden administration’s updates to decades-old bonding requirements for oil and gas drilling on public lands.
[This Day] The leader of the United Kingdom's Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch, has said Nigeria's status as an oil-producing country has not translated into reliable electricity for its citizens.
Global markets surged as the US and Iran announced a framework agreement to end their conflict, leading to hopes of lower energy prices and easing inflation. The Strait of Hormuz reopened, causing oil prices to tumble and boosting investor appetite for riskier assets. Asian equities rallied significantly, while the US dollar weakened against major currencies.
As humans, we live out our lives on a planet that is sweeping through a cosmic ocean littered with debris from the formation of the solar system.
Advancements in geothermal systems and sustained political support in the US provide an opportunity for this clean energy industry to scale.
The federal funding is the latest twist in a decade-long saga to build a terminal in Oakland, California, that can export U.S. coal overseas.
DUBAI/WASHINGTON - US and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a peace framework for a deal to end their war, halt the US blockade of Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, possibly leading to lower energy prices once oil shipments resume through the critical waterway.
Donald Trump posts ‘Let the oil flow’ as US-Iran peace deal sparks immediate drop for Brent crude Middle East crisis: live updates Peace deal between US and Iran announced, with strait of Hormuz expected to reopen What do we know about the US-Iran peace deal – and what questions remain? Global oil prices have tumbled amid fresh hopes that a US-Iran peace deal may end the greatest energy supply crisis in the history of the market. The price of Brent crude dropped 4% to below $84 (£62) a barrel as the new trading week began in financial centres across Asia-Pacific, amid optimism that the strait of Hormuz could reopen shortly and bring a return of Gulf oil exports to the market. Continue reading...
The country plans to develop coal, oil and gas, cotton and other industries in Xinjiang.
Some allies of the president say the administration is sending mixed signals on EPA’s bid to dismantle greenhouse gas regulation.
The Strait of Hormuz was still largely devoid of shipping traffic in the hours following the announcement of a US-Iran peace deal, as analysts warned it remained uncertain how and when normal operations along the waterway would be restored. The only vessel moving in the strait on Monday morning was broadcasting its status as a patrol ship, according to data from vessel tracking platform MarineTraffic, as hundreds of commercial ships remained stranded in the region. A liquefied natural gas tanker...
The Abu Dhabi government is fast-tracking its push to extensively tap into China’s technologies, from renewable energy and electric vehicles (EVs) to robotics, as it pursues a greener economy, according to its energy chief. Abdulla Humaid Al Jarwan, chairman of the Abu Dhabi department of energy, told the SCMP that his department was in talks with 22 Chinese firms, including Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), during a recent visit to Shanghai, and expected a deepened tie-up with China’s...
DUBAI - A senior Iranian official told Reuters a final draft of the memorandum of understanding with the US covered a range of issues, from Tehran’s nuclear work to reopening the Strait of Hormuz and US waivers on oil sanctions, with a final deal to be discussed in the 60 days following agreement by the two sides.
This story was originally published by Yale e360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Across the globe, human activities are changing the way our planet smells. In Egypt, increasing temperatures are shrinking yields of aromatic jasmine flowers; in France, extreme drought has reduced the production of fragrant, night-blooming tuberose, a major ingredient in many […]
The Prime Minister is understood to have overruled the Energy Secretary following sustained lobbying from industry leaders, the Unite union and Business Secretary Peter Kyle.
Keir Starmer said British armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet vessel in the early hours of Sunday morning British armed forces intercept Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in Channel Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked the UK for intercepting a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, describing it as an “important step”. “It was Russia’s hubris, fuelled by high oil and gas revenues, that paved the way for this war, and every decision by partners that deprives Russia of money also limits the war itself” he wrote in a post on X , in which he personally thanked the British prime minister, Keir Starmer, and “all Britons”. Continue reading...
The system of ocean current that moves heat in the Atlantic Ocean plays a key role in regulating climate. Today’s monitoring of it may be discontinued Imagine we detect a large asteroid heading straight for Earth. We are able to intervene and prevent disaster, but instead we cut the funding needed to track it. A few million dollars, it was argued, was too expensive to have a chance to save society. While this scenario isn’t real, the metaphor is alarmingly accurate. In Europe, we spend €1bn to monitor space for asteroids, even if the actual risk of a civilisation-ending asteroid strike is close to zero . Continue reading...
Britain is investigating a sanctioned tanker that is suspected of being part of the Russian "shadow fleet," shipping oil in violation of international sanctions over Moscow's war on Ukraine.
Solar power is often touted as an alternative to fossil fuels, but complexities of scale mean it's unlikely to replace nuclear power anytime soon.
It's no secret that electric cars depreciate a fair bit more than ICE cars. iSeeCars has singled out three EVs that have a much better depreciation curve.
Russian President Vladimir Putin claimed Ukraine couldn't stop his military -- even as Kyiv’s special forces struck deep inside the motherland igniting massive fires at the Tamanneftegaz oil terminal Saturday.
All Sable Offshore wants to do is produce reliable domestic oil in California.
As once again we look at Viking standing idle in optimal conditions for wind power we must ask why was this ever allowed to happen?
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Scientists studied 137 sites across the US and found trees stopped growing months before the point in the year at which photosynthesis stopped. Continue reading...
Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will find exporting fossil fuels increasingly difficult but can switch to exporting clean energy products, the president of the next UN climate negotiations has declared. Speaking at a climate conference in Bonn, Germany, Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy, argued his country had led the global push to “transition away from fossil fuels” – based on the rapid growth of renewable energy and batteries in its domestic power grids – and that its economy could manage the switch. Continue reading...
Underfloor heating, gas fires and storage heaters are also in the Energy Secretary's sights as he tries to cut Britain's carbon emissions.
Oil prices fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump said the United States was nearing an agreement with Iran.
Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.
The US has surged to become the world's top oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. This significant shift, driven by robust domestic production and strategic reserve releases, marks a dramatic reversal from past dependence. Disruptions in the Middle East and sanctions on Russia have reshaped global energy dynamics, granting the US new geopolitical leverage.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to […]
The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. The post Companies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation -- a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of "first oil" that has survived nearly two decades of political optimism and policy delays. In 2013, Irene Muloni, then Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, was upbeat at a high-level dialogue, confidently assuring the country that oil would soon be extracted from the ground to power Uganda's growth and development.
[IPS] Bonn -- Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world's most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent's climate and health landscape - increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms.
Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01852A, Communication Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Enis Oğuzhan Eren, Evgeny Senokos, Tim Horner, Leonardo Cancellara, Ernesto Scoppola, Jiyong Kim, Morten Johansen, Kangkang Ge, Barbara Daffos, Pierre-Louis Taberna, Patrice Simon, Paolo Giusto Sodium-ion batteries are considered a promising and sustainable energy-storage technology, yet achieving competitive energy density requires electrode materials with high reversible capacity. Here, we introduce a chemical vapor deposition strategy... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices dropped below $90 per barrel as US President Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran, signaling an end to the conflict and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows a week of heightened tensions and Iran's earlier threat to close the vital shipping lane, which had previously kept oil prices elevated.
The Energy Department is giving millions to a company partially led by a far-right activist and telecom executive to build the nation’s first coal-fired power plant since 2013.
The department said the Obama administration could have done more to police opposition to the oil pipeline.
Scientists at a climate law conference said they will continue to study how corporate pollution leads to stronger heat waves, hurricanes and other disasters.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan community-led initiative promoting climate-resilient pastoralism has gained global recognition after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) awarded it for advancing innovative and inclusive approaches to sustainable agrifood systems.
This blog is now closed – see our latest full report on the Middle East crisis Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X. The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region.” Continue reading...
Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.