Oil prices again rise over $100 a barrel as Iran threatens long ‘war of attrition’. Plus, San Francisco slashes air pollution Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Iran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf on Wednesday, attacking commercial ships and targeting Dubai’s international airport as US and Israeli warplanes launched new waves of strikes. Who has borne most of Iran’s strikes? More than two-thirds of Iran’s attacks have been on the UAE. Dubai, a center of global finance and international tourism, is facing an existential threat as foreigners flee . What do we know about the US defense secretary’s attitude toward Iran? A Guardian review of Pete Hegseth’s...
Top US regulators met with Bill Anderson to discuss ‘supreme court action’ over glyphosate weed killer Top US regulators met with Bill Anderson, Bayer’s CEO, last year to discuss “litigation” issues – including “supreme court action” over its glyphosate weed killer – just months before the Trump administration took a series of steps to boost Bayer’s case at the high court, internal government records show. The 17 June meeting, between officials at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Anderson and two other top Bayer executives, came as the Germany-based company was working to quash costly US litigation brought by tens of thousands of people who allege they developed cancer from their use of the company’s glyphosate-based herbicides, such as Roundup. Continue reading...
Hong Kong drivers are increasingly heading to mainland China to replenish their tanks as global oil prices surge, while the city’s consumer watchdog has urged local suppliers to consider what people can afford and adopt prudent sales strategies. The call by the Consumer Council came as city authorities continued to crack down on suspected illegal filling operations on Thursday, raiding a shop in To Kwa Wan. Motorists are exploring different ways to cope with rising fuel costs as the conflict in...
Global wildlife is facing a deepening crisis as the latest United Nations assessment warns that nearly half of the world’s migratory species are in decline due to human activity, habitat destruction, and climate change. The warning comes in the newly released State of the World’s Migratory Species: Interim Report 2026, which presents updated findings on population […]
Attacks on Africa’s critical infrastructure are not uncommon. In 2025, insurgent militant groups led to a temporary shutdown of a tin mine in the Democratic Republic of Congo and fighting in Sudan’s civil war caused a blaze at the country’s largest oil refinery. Disruptions like these not only threaten local economies but can set back … The post This drone manufacturer wants to protect Africa’s power, mining and oil assets appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Internal government analysis is said to have concluded oil prices could reach $150 a barrel if fighting continues until May, with gas costs also spiking.
Lok Sabha witnessed a heated exchange as Rahul Gandhi's speech on the energy crisis was cut short by Speaker Om Birla. Gandhi was questioned for targeting Oil Minister Hardeep Singh Puri and deviating from the stated notice regarding gas shortages. The opposition had previously accused the Chair of limiting Gandhi's speaking time.
Dmitriev said U.S. officials were “beginning to better understand” the importance of Russian oil and gas in global markets.
The severe weather brought heavy freezing rain by Wednesday after, leading to power outages in the Montreal area and other parts of the province.
Countries around the world are feeling the impact of the conflict and the resulting energy price shock.
President delivered a vague and contradictory forecast on the future of the war in Middle East. Plus, how to recognize a psychopath Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Donald Trump has said the war in Iran is “very complete, pretty much” , as the economic toll of the joint US-Israeli operation rises, disrupting global oil trade and threatening to engulf the Middle East in a regional war. Any unintended consequences so far? Among others, it has probably reinforced North Korea’s decision to build a nuclear arsenal. Do we know yet who bombed the Minab school ? Trump blamed Iran without evidence. All the actual evidence indicates the US was responsible . This is a developing story. Follow the latest updates here . Who did X say were...
Hail Creek is responsible for about 20% of Australia’s coalmine methane, while only producing 1% of the country’s coal Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Environmental groups have called on the federal government to intervene after Australia’s most methane-polluting open-cut coalmine was approved for extension. A proposed expansion of the Hail Creek coalmine in central Queensland, described by conservationists as a “carbon bomb”, was backed by the state’s government on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Cycle lanes, electric cars and other interventions have helped 19 global cities slash levels of pollutants by more than 20% London, San Francisco and Beijing are among 19 global cities that have achieved “remarkable reductions” in air pollution, analysis has found, having slashed levels of two airway-aggravating pollutants by more than 20% since 2010. The analysis found interventions such as cycle lanes, uptake of electric cars and restrictions on polluting vehicles had helped to drive the improvements. Continue reading...
Markets seesawed on Day 13 of the war in the Middle East, as two oil tankers were struck by projectiles near Iraq's southern ports and attacks between Israel and Hezbollah intensified.
Dozens of countries have done the unprecedented, releasing an historic amount of crude from emergency reserves to prevent high oil prices from crippling the economy. If that doesn’t work, there’s only one serious option left: ending the war and opening the Strait of Hormuz. Those nations this week agreed to send a record 400 million … The post The world just smashed the emergency glass on oil prices. Now it’s up to Trump for a long-term fix appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Producers in the Haynesville basin are likely to favor fracking equipment that runs on cheaper gas versus diesel, leading to a shortfall of that gear, said Patterson-UTI Energy's CEO.
The Trump administration move is in conjunction with the International Energy Agency action and comes as shipments from the Persian Gulf remain constrained.
A sub-Antarctic island population is succeeding even though the water is warming and the food web that it relies on is changing with it, says a seabird ecologist.
Some lawmakers argued the bill language was overly broad and could stifle clean energy policy.
Xcel Energy floated the idea in response to the expectation it would face "significant capacity shortfalls” through the winter of 2028.
The regime has forced shut the crucial passageway, through which 20 per cent of the world's oil passes, as it ramps up its attacks on vessels in the region.
Escalating conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global commodity markets beyond oil and gas, impacting aluminium, fertilisers, ethanol, and helium. Tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz has slowed, with significant implications for essential goods and food exports. Authorities are working to ensure food supply stability amidst rising logistics costs.
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar held three recent talks with his Iranian counterpart, focusing on maritime shipping safety and India's energy security amid rising Middle East tensions. Iran has ensured safe passage for Indian-flagged vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil trade and India's energy imports.
When a rare red aurora borealis lit up the Yukon night sky, 16‑year‑old Cohen Quash stood outside with his grandfather in Watson Lake, watching the crimson flares. He said his grandfather told him he’d never seen the aurora borealis that colour before. That astonishing moment, he said, inspired his beaded art piece that became the design on the Team Yukon buff worn during the official Arctic Winter Games opening ceremonies.
How officials in Crockett County are using wind investments to help older residents age in place.
Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it increased attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the Gulf How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? An Iranian source is denying the country will allow India-flagged tankers to pass through the vital strait of Hormuz , Reuters is reporting. The news agency a little earlier quoted an Indian source as saying Iran would in fact allow such tankers to pass through the strait, a key artery for global oil trade. Continue reading...
Exclusive: Oil at $100 a barrel means higher prices in the EU and UK, making savings for those with electric vehicles even greater, analysts say European drivers face paying an extra €220 (£190) a year at the pumps because of the surge in oil prices caused by the war in Iran, analysts have warned. In the UK, a separate estimate puts the cost at an extra £140. A sustained oil price of $100 a barrel, the level seen on Monday , would mean motorists in the EU paying €55bn more over a year, researchers at the Transport & Environment (T&E) thinktank estimated. That is the equivalent of an average of €220 for each driver, with higher-mileage drivers facing even bigger hikes. The assessment was made by comparing data from 2022, when Russia’s invasion of Ukraine pushed the oil price to the...
From fuel caps to four-day work weeks, the Middle East conflict has left the world’s top crude oil importing region desperate to shore up supplies Donald Trump has scrambled in recent days to reassure the world that the economic impact of his war on Iran can be contained. Sure, one of the most important waterways in global trade has, in effect, been shut for almost two weeks – but it might reopen before long. In the meantime, US oil-related sanctions on “some countries” will be lifted. And besides, the entire conflict could be over soon . Continue reading...
Australia’s science agency is cutting more than 100 jobs in its Environment Research Unit, which critics say will crush our capacity to predict climate change.
Iran has set ablaze two tankers in Iraqi waters as it stepped up attacks on oil and transport facilities across the Middle East, warning the world should be ready for oil at $200 a barrel in defiance of President Donald Trump’s claim that the United States had already won the war.
Oil prices rose above 9% despite significant releases from strategic reserves by major economies. The United States and the International Energy Agency announced substantial crude oil withdrawals to stabilise markets. However, escalating tensions in the Middle East and the disruption of the Strait of Hormuz continue to fuel price volatility.
Open access notables Weather Rescue at Sea: Recovering Historical Weather Observations From 19th Century British Naval Ships , Teleti et al., Geoscience Data Journal Ship logbooks represent a critical source of historical meteorological data, providing valuable observations of barometric pressure, air temperature, sea surface temperature, wind force and direction, and other variables. Substantial quantities of these records are unavailable to climate science as they have not yet been transcribed. We present ‘Weather Rescue at Sea’, a citizen-science project which transcribed millions of weather observations contained in 19th Century UK Royal Navy ship logbooks. We describe the logbook structure and weather observation-taking instructions and...
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba - At least 30 people have died after landslides and flash floods triggered by heavy rainfall struck highland areas of Gamo Zone in the South Ethiopia Regional State, local authorities said.
Iraq officials say at least one person was killed in the attack on the tankers; US to release 172m barrels of oil from strategic reserve Iran escalates attacks on infrastructure and transport across the Gulf Israel bombards Beirut suburbs and southern Lebanon How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Over in Senate question time, the foreign affairs minister, Penny Wong , has confirmed embassies in Abu Dhabi and Tel Aviv and the consulate in Dubai all physically closed in the last week. Wong said the government’s number one priority is to “keep Australians safe at home and abroad” . She continued: “The dangerous and destabilising attacks by Iran put civilian lives at risk, including Australian lives.” More than 3,200 Australians over...
Iran's campaign to restrict the world oil supply has seen it block the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway and allegedly lay down mines to target commercial vessels.
Drones struck Oman's Port of Salalah on March 11, 2026, igniting fuel tanks and disrupting vital shipping routes. This attack, part of a wider regional escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, highlights the growing threat to Gulf energy infrastructure and global trade. The incident underscores the conflict's expansion beyond military targets.
PARIS (FRANCE) - Arctic sea ice is headed for one of its smallest winter peaks on record, an AFP review of US data showed Wednesday, as climate change shrinks the region's frozen cover and heightens geopolitical tensions.
Arctic sea ice is nearing a historic low winter peak. This trend signals accelerating global warming. The shrinking ice threatens polar ecosystems and wildlife. It also opens new shipping routes and resource access. This is reshaping geopolitical competition in the region. Nations are increasing activity as the Arctic transforms.
The Thai government is widening efforts to curb demand for fuel, as it burns through cash fighting to keep domestic diesel prices artificially low amid surging global energy costs.
Farmers from Iowa to India depend on fossil fuel-based fertilizers. Much of their supply is stuck in the Persian Gulf.
The move is to ease the impact of the Middle East war, the biggest such release ever.
Freezing temperatures in the N.W.T. this winter have made it one of the coldest winters recorded this century, a throwback to winters of old, according to a senior climatologist with Environment and Climate Change Canada.
Iranian officials warn of ‘war of attrition’ and global economic chaos as energy supplies are throttled Middle East crisis – live updates Iran dramatically escalated its strategy of striking civilian infrastructure and transport networks across the Gulf on Wednesday, attacking commercial ships travelling through the Gulf and targeting Dubai’s international airport, as US and Israeli warplanes launched new waves of strikes on the Islamic Republic. Senior Iranian officials struck a defiant tone, warning of a long “war of attrition” that will threaten global economic chaos as energy supplies from the oil and gas rich region are throttled. Continue reading...
Despite the lack of a planet-warming El Niño event, global ocean temperatures were the second-warmest on record in February, behind only the El Niño year of 2024. The post February 2026 was Earth’s fifth-warmest February on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Liberian Observer] In the wake of Liberia's participation in the latest global climate negotiations, government officials, development partners, and civil society actors have gathered in Monrovia to chart a path for transforming international climate commitments into concrete national action.
Japan is releasing significant portions of its oil reserves to stabilize energy markets amidst escalating Middle East tensions. This strategic move, involving both private and state holdings, aims to counter supply concerns and calm global prices. The decision aligns with calls from the International Energy Agency for coordinated action among major economies to mitigate potential shipping disruptions.
Canada and a group of dozens of other countries have agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves as the Iran war threatens the global supply.
Attacks on multiple commercial ships around Iran on Wednesday increased global energy concerns and pushed nations to unleash strategic oil reserves.
The Democratic governor’s retreat marks a major shift in climate politics amid rising energy costs across the country.
For Naja Pearce and Kayla Tikivik, competing in Arctic Sports is a family affair. The sisters, at the Arctic Winter Games this week in Whitehorse, are coached by their mom and train together nearly every day in Iqaluit.
The International Energy Agency agreed on Wednesday to release the largest volume of emergency oil reserves in its history, in a bid to counter the effects on energy markets of the war in the Middle East. The Paris-based organisation said it will make 400 million barrels of oil available from its members’ emergency reserves. It’s a larger stock than the 182.7 million barrels that were released in 2022 by the IEA’s 32 member countries in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. IEA member...
Despite rare act of multilateralism, there is no guarantee the IEA’s release of 400m barrels from reserves will depress prices IEA poised to call for largest ever release of stockpiled oil to reduce price How the Iran conflict could affect energy prices – video explainer When the global economy was still in the grip of the devastating 1970s oil crises, exposing the chokehold exerted by a few important oil states, the International Energy Agency (IEA) was created, in the hope of limiting future shocks. Almost half a century on, the IEA’s 32 members have drawn up plans to hit the emergency button, for only the fifth time in its history. Continue reading...
Iran's military command said on Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 a barrel, as three more ships came under attack in the blockaded Gulf.
Australia Institute data finds state and federal subsidies for coal, gas and oil products increased 10% in past year, growing at a faster pace than funding to NDIS Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australian federal and state government subsidies that encourage fossil fuel use and help drive the climate crisis will reach $16.3bn this year after leaping by nearly 10%, according to a new analysis. It found federal and state governments will pay or forgo the equivalent of $31,020 each minute in 2025-26 to subsidise companies producing and using coal, gas and especially oil, mostly in the form of diesel. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
India has secured approximately 30 million barrels of Russian crude following a US waiver, with refiners like Indian Oil and Reliance Industries swiftly acquiring stranded cargoes. This move comes as Middle East disruptions impact traditional oil flows, pushing India to seek alternative supplies. The US clarified the waiver is temporary, aimed at stabilizing global energy markets.
On particularly bad, sleepless nights, Sofia finds herself worrying about whether the taps might run dry. “We are, at the end of the day, in a desert,” said the United Arab Emirates resident. Oil and gas may be at the heart of the economy, but water is “the basis of our survival.” As the Iran … The post There’s a commodity even more vital than oil and gas in the Middle East — and it’s at risk as war heats up appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The International Energy Agency announced it has agreed to take emergency action and release 400 million barrels of oil into the market.
Staffers were suspended or fired for signing an open letter excoriating the Trump administration for its treatment of EPA science and workers.
Indian Railways is urging food vendors to switch to electric cooking methods like microwaves and induction, as liquefied natural gas (LNG) and LPG shortages, stemming from West Asia conflict, disrupt meal preparation. This impacts base kitchens supplying trains, prompting consideration of temporary suspension of cooked meal services and refunds for pre-booked meals.
For decades, geopolitical risk in the Gulf was largely synonymous with oil. Pipelines, export terminals and processing facilities were viewed as the obvious tender spots in times of regional escalation. In an oil-reliant economy, hydrocarbons were both the engine of growth and the primary vulnerability. Risk assessments, insurance premiums and sovereign spreads were managed accordingly. The episodic risks in the oil and gas industry led to a conventional playbook for navigating crises. Gulf...
Japan will release strategic oil reserves as early as Monday, Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said, a unilateral move by the import-dependent Asian economy to ease concerns over rising fuel prices due to the Middle East war. Japan is the world’s fourth-largest economy and the fifth-biggest importer of crude oil, with about 95 per cent of its needs coming from the Middle East and around 70 per cent passing through the Strait of Hormuz before the conflict began. Tokyo has been working with other...
The historic decision reflects fears the U.S.-led war has triggered a deep global energy crisis.
China’s spring hiring season is revealing a sharp surge in demand for artificial intelligence talent as companies speed up the deployment of related technologies, turning it into one of the country’s hottest professional fields. The number of AI-related job postings in China in the first two months of the year grew about 12-fold year on year, far outpacing growth in other “new-economy” industries such as healthcare, renewable energy and semiconductors, People’s Daily reported on Tuesday, citing...
The International Energy Agency unanimously agreed to release 400 million barrels of oil from emergency reserves in response to the Iran war.
Speaking at the Nuclear Energy Summit in Paris, von der Leyen said that Europe produced around a third of electricity from nuclear power in 1990 but that has fallen to 15%.
Reaching up to 100ft, these massive piles contain tonnes of salt that keep roads clear – but pose environmental risks Most mountains take tens of millions of years to form. Toronto ’s newest mountain took just days. Towering atop the crowns of evergreens, it has no skeleton of limestone or granite. There are no spires, cornices or headwalls. It is simply piles upon piles of snow, mixed with a toxic cocktail of road salt, antifreeze, oil, coffee cups and lost keys. It is the final resting place for the forces of nature that have battered the city in recent weeks – and a daunting environmental hazard. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly met on Tuesday with Mohamed Amer, Executive Vice President of Scatec for the Middle East and North Africa, to review the status of the Norwegian renewable energy developer’s projects in Egypt and to discuss opportunities for expanding investments in several sectors. The meeting was attended by Minister of Housing, Utilities, and … The post PM, Scatec VP discuss renewable energy, infrastructure projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Betting on rising global demand for energy storage, shares of Chinese lithium battery makers continued to rally on Wednesday, led by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL), which reported stronger-than-expected growth driven in part by its expansion into new energy storage markets. CATL shares surged more than 10 per cent to HK$608 during morning trading hours in Hong Kong on Wednesday – the highest level in five months – before closing 9 per cent higher at HK$599.50. That followed another 9...
Environmentalists say the war’s effects on oil and gas prices are an argument for countries to get off fossil fuels. But the reality is likely to be messier.
India faces a severe crunch in liquefied natural gas and commercial LPG supplies due to West Asian conflict disruptions. The government is reallocating gas, prioritizing domestic use. This has led to reduced industrial supply, impacting restaurants and hotels nationwide, forcing menu changes and even temporary closures as black marketing emerges.
[New Times] At the World Nuclear Energy Summit, President Paul Kagame delivered a message that is likely to spark debate across the developing world: nuclear energy, he argued, is neither too complex nor too risky for countries like Rwanda.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07078C, Opinion Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Olga Belyanina, Sebastian Startz, Hélène Pilorgé, Makenna Damhorst, Lorena Grundy, Nicolaj Siggelkow, Jennifer Wilcox Scaling climate technologies requires not only capital and innovation but people. Workforce readiness has emerged as a critical yet underdeveloped determinant of whether early-stage climate technologies successfully reach commercial deployment.... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
How does a missile strike on a Qatari gas plant end up raising the price of rice in Bangladesh? The answer is fertiliser, an unglamorous commodity that nevertheless sustains much of what the world eats. Qatar burns natural gas to produce ammonia. Ammonia is converted into urea. Urea goes into the ground and out of the ground comes grain. Disrupt the first step, as Iran did when it struck QatarEnergy’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing facility on March 1, and the consequences travel along...
TEHRAN - The United States said Tuesday it was striking Iranian ships capable of mining the crucial Strait of Hormuz and threatened escalation if Tehran presses ahead, as the Middle East war wreaks havoc on global oil markets.
Britain’s whole energy economy needs to be reformed – decarbonising the grid is only part of the mix Britain is once again paying the price of an energy system that is more effective at extracting profits than delivering security. Illegal war and geopolitical disruption are sending fossil fuel prices soaring – and because our electricity market turns volatile gas prices into higher electricity bills, families here risk paying the cost. The government is already unpopular. How it responds to this crisis, and the wider crisis of affordability, will define its legacy. Its instinct has been to double down on clean power. That has strong merit – but understanding that strategy’s limits shows why deeper reform is urgently necessary. The government’s goal is clear: achieve stable prices by removing...
Ho Nieh, chair of the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, minimized wartime risks to U.S. nuclear power plants as the Pentagon escalated strikes on Iran.
[Premium Times] A new assessment revealed deep governance gaps, weak environmental action, and poor energy-transition planning among Host Community Development Trusts in Rivers State despite the promises of Nigeria's Petroleum Industry Act.
Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast. Eliminating the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels by adopting renewable energy and green technologies, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, would be the best and most cost-effective option for the future economy, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) found . Continue reading...
The fleet of at least 25 supertankers would give the kingdom the capacity to ship 50 million barrels of oil from the port of Yanbu.
The leader of Climate United is taking a position with a wealth management firm.
[Nile Post] A team of environmental activists under the Walkers Association of Uganda has reached Mbale City as part of a 560-kilometre awareness walk from Moroto to Kampala, aimed at promoting protection of water resources, the environment, and climate change.
Despite its heavy reliance on oil and gas imports, China’s “national strength” insulates its energy security from short-term geopolitical shocks, a prominent petroleum geologist said. Jin Zhijun, dean of the Institute of Energy at Peking University, said that China – as a large country – could ensure its energy security amid a volatile international energy trading landscape, with multiple contingency plans in place. They included tapping more domestic resources by increasing oil and gas...
Lake Unter-See in Antarctica, sealed beneath thick ice, contains unusually high levels of dissolved oxygen and cone-shaped microbial reefs resembling some of Earth’s oldest fossils.
US President Donald Trump says the war on Iran may not last much longer. But across Asia, government actions are racing to shield themselves from the fallout – revealing a region gripped by anxiety that an energy shock could revive the spectre of stagflation. Under mounting economic pressure and record oil market volatility, Trump said on Monday that the US-Israeli war on Iran could be over “very soon”, though not within the coming week. The most exposed Asian economies – including South Korea...
State’s governor declared emergency as islands face extreme weather and Big Island volcano Kilauea erupts Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Hawaii is preparing for a powerful storm this week that is expected to cause intense winds, thunderstorms and possibly significant flooding across multiple islands. Josh Green, the governor, said on Monday he had issued an emergency proclamation in response to the weather expected to hit his state in the coming days, in order to bring additional resources into affected areas. Continue reading...
S. Korea plans to introduce temporary price cap on petroleum products this week and is considering additional fuel tax cuts as global oil prices surge
Disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz amid prolonged Middle East conflict have pushed global oil prices sharply higher, raising concern
Regina’s recycling contamination is currently triple the limit and city is urging resident to change sorting habits now to avoid citywide fines and higher resident fees.
California has missed out as the United States has become a global energy superpower. The US is the world’s No. 1 producer and exporter of natural gas, and the No. 1 producer and No. 3 exporter of oil. We are also a global leader in promising new and clean electricity technologies, including nuclear. Our energy...
War with Iran drives oil prices higher, boosting Russian energy revenues and shifting global attention from Ukraine as Moscow gains economic leverage.
US forces have not yet escorted any oil tankers out of the Strait of Hormuz, the White House insists despite its own administration tweeting it was happening.
Air strikes have damaged at least four oil facilities since US-Israeli attacks on Iran began last month.
Fuel economy rules have reduced U.S. dependence on oil. Trump ripped them up — and then sent gas prices through the roof.
The Iran war has disrupted the oil and gas trade, with global implications for energy prices. Energy experts say accelerating the rollout of homegrown renewables is the only way to safeguard against future crises.
US President Donald Trump warned Iran against laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday as the US unleashed some of the heaviest strikes of the war so far. Tensions over the critical shipping lane continued to escalate amid soaring global oil prices, with the US claiming it had destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels. Trump said that the US was using the same technology and missile capabilities deployed against drug traffickers in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific Ocean to “permanently...
G7 ministers are debating if global strategic oil reserves should be released.
Canadian crude oil exports shipped from the West Coast nearly doubled in 2025 to reach a new record, with most of it coming via the Trans Mountain pipeline, a new report shows.
Russia raised its recycling fee in January as part of an annual 10-20% hike that is expected to continue until 2030.
The Trump administration asked Israel to refrain from striking more energy facilities in Iran as global prices continue to oscillate as a result of the ongoing conflict, according to a new report.
Surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict are exposing South Africa’s dependence on imported fuel, raising concerns about reserves, inflation and economic growth
Oil prices tumbled by roughly $10 a barrel then rebounded by about $11 from intraday lows, with Brent crude trading back around the $90 mark.
TEHRAN - Iran vowed on Tuesday that not one litre of oil would be exported from the Gulf while its war with the United States and Israel continues, in a stark rebuke to President Donald Trump’s boast that the conflict was all but over.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright claimed in a now-deleted social media post that the Navy escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz.
Some Asian buyers of liquefied natural gas are struggling to find prompt cargoes after a war-related outage at the world’s largest export facility in Qatar tightened global supplies.
Amidst surging oil prices and upcoming mid-term elections, President Trump has reportedly been advised to seek an exit plan from the Middle East. Advisors are urging him to articulate that military objectives have largely been achieved, as polls indicate public opposition to the ongoing conflict.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has said nuclear energy is neither too complex nor too risky for developing countries, arguing that clear international standards and stronger technology cooperation can enable nations like Rwanda to safely adopt the technology.
[Independent (Kampala)] In the sun-scorched plains of Karamoja, the most urgent crisis is not hunger but water scarcity, driven increasingly by climate change, especially prolonged and more frequent droughts that are drying rivers, dams, and traditional water points at an alarming rate. While images of emaciated cattle, relief food queues, and cracked earth dominate the headlines, they conceal a deeper emergency: a climate-intensified water shortage that is collapsing pasture, weakening livestock, and forcing communities to
Rising temperatures making it hard even for young, healthy people to safely do normal physical tasks in many regions Climate breakdown is shrinking the amount of time that people can safely go about their lives, according to a study that shows a third of the world’s population now resides in areas where heat severely limits activity. Rising temperatures, driven by the continued burning of fossil fuels, are making it difficult even for many young, healthy adults to do basic physical activities, such as housework or walking up stairs during daylight hours at the height of the summer, the report warns. Continue reading...
Saudi Aramco warns that ongoing conflict in the Strait of Hormuz could lead to catastrophic consequences for global oil markets, citing already low inventories and potential impacts on various industries. The company confirmed a small fire at its Ras Tanura Refinery following an attack, which has since been brought under control.
DORAL (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump said Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil to boost supply and bring down prices, due to market turmoil over war in the Middle East.
‘Natural Asset Companies’ Could Finally Make Healthy Ecosystems Investable margaret.overh… Tue, 03/10/2026 - 09:00 For centuries, financial markets have been remarkably good at valuing what can be extracted: timber, crops, minerals, oil and so on. But they have struggled to value what must be protected: standing forests, clean rivers, watersheds and ecosystems. This imbalance sits at the heart of today’s biodiversity and climate crises. Nature underpins our economies, providing food, water, climate regulation, pollination and more. Yet much of its value remains invisible in financial systems, and markets still reward depletion more consistently than regeneration. Indeed, the recent UNEP State of Finance for Nature report found that for every $1 the world invests...
EPA data shows pollution bumps that are among the largest in decades, just as the agency rolls back rules cracking down on pollution from coal-fired power plants.
The Iranian Army announced on Tuesday that it launched a coordinated strike using explosive drones against an oil and gas refinery and fuel storage facilities in the Israeli city of Haifa. According to reports from the Tasnim News Agency, the Iranian military issued an official communiqué stating that the operation was carried out in direct … The post Iran strikes at Israel’s major energy infrastructure appeared first on Egypt Independent.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The war with Iran has brought shipping traffic to a virtual standstill in the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow Persian Gulf channel through which roughly one-fifth of the world’s oil and gas flows. That has sent fossil fuel prices surging—and with them, […]
Alaska's glacial lakes are expanding, increasing the risk of destructive outburst floods, a Colorado State University researcher warns.
Family-run farms in El Salvador and Honduras face mounting losses, rising costs – and the need to adapt or be left behind Read more of our Coffee crisis series here On a steep hillside in western El Salvador , Oscar Leiva watches rainfall in December, a month that once marked the start of the dry season. During this harvest cycle, flowering came early and then stalled. A heatwave followed. What remains of the crop is uneven, lower in quality and more expensive to produce than the last. For Leiva and his family, coffee has never been just a crop. His mother, Marina Marinero, remembers when the rains arrived on schedule and the harvest could be planned months in advance. Today, the calendar no longer holds. Decisions about pruning, fertilising and hiring labour feel like educated...
Last August, 65,000 litres of bright red chemicals were pumped into the Gulf of Maine - yet this wasn't an enormous industrial disaster.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame has arrived in Paris, France, for the World Nuclear Energy Summit, an international event that aims to promote the vision of a safe, secure and peaceful civilian nuclear industry.
Higher oil prices have intensified some Republicans’ warnings about the political risks of a long conflict as President Trump sends conflicting messages about the administration’s plans.
Rachel Reeves said to be considering levy cuts for oil and gas firms, but economists say this would just fatten profits Easing the windfall tax on the North Sea would do nothing for hard-pressed consumers, and merely fatten the profits of oil and gas companies, economists and experts have told the Guardian. Rachel Reeves, the UK chancellor, is understood to be considering reductions to the energy profits levy , or potentially scrapping it and replacing it with a lower duty. Oil prices rose to $100 a barrel on Monday , as the US-Israel offensive on Iran showed little sign of halting. Continue reading...
The Israeli Channel 12 reported on Sunday evening that tensions have arisen between the US and Israel following Israel’s heavy Saturday attack on Iranian oil storage facilities. The source cited American and Israeli officials, alongside another source familiar with the details. The report indicated that this is the first significant disagreement between the US and … The post Tensions arise between US and Israel over bombing of Iranian oil facilities: Report appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas issued orders to oil refineries to increase Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) production and directed that such additional output be channelled specifically for domestic use. This decision follows recent geopolitical disruptions that created constraints on the global fuel supply chain.
A summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear power opens in Paris on Tuesday, as the US-Israeli conflict against Iran highlights the dangers of reliance on fossil fuels.
Nuclear winter causes and effects could trigger global cooling, crop failure, and mass extinction. Understand risks, climate impact, and survival strategies.
Airline reports spike in ticket sales to Europe in March, as passengers with carriers affected by flight chaos rebook Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Qantas has announced it is increasing the price of its international air fares amid oil price volatility caused by the war in the Middle East, while the airline also reported higher-than-normal ticket sales for flights to Europe. While the company hedges against change in jet fuel prices, it was not fully covered for the spike seen in the wake of surging oil prices , a spokesperson said on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Though high rates of the disease persist among the nearby Indigenous communities, the Canadian government is weighing rules that may allow energy giants to release treated mining waste into the river system.
Lawmakers rejected a precedent-setting bill to hold fossil fuel companies liable for some insurance costs after American Petroleum Institute opposition.
To some it was a reckless experiment but scientists hope the dispersal of 65,000 litres of sodium hydroxide into the Gulf of Maine could ease the climate crisis For four days last August, a thick slick of maroon bruised the waters of the Gulf of Maine. The scene, not unlike a toxic red tide, was the result of 65,000 litres of an alkaline chemical, tagged with a red dye, that had been deliberately pumped by scientists into the ocean. Though it sounds perverse, the event was part of a scientific experiment that could advance a technology to combat both global heating and ocean acidification. Ocean alkalinity enhancement (OAE), as the approach is called, acts like natural weathering, but on human – rather than geological – timescales. Continue reading...
The Energy secretary says the administration is in "active dialogue" on a Strategic Petroleum Reserve release amid the Iran war.
The decision maintains state regulators' less-generous solar payments, despite a previous partial loss at the California Supreme Court.
Authorities are communicating with local oil companies to monitor how the war in the Middle East is affecting Hong Kong’s fuel market, amid a public backlash over what has been called premature price hikes. Responding to a South China Morning Post inquiry on Tuesday, the Environment and Ecology Bureau also said the government had been urging oil companies to provide more data on auto-fuel prices. “In light of the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, the government has been in touch...
Iran’s Revolutionary Guard vowed to block all oil exports if attacks go on.
North Sea giants are set to record a dramatic increase in profits after oil and gas prices soared amid the fallout from the Iran war
Rachel Reeves said she was ready to protect 1.5million households relying on heating oil, who are primarily in rural, off-grid areas and are not covered by the Government's price cap.
S. Korea's refining and petrochemical industries are considering cutting production as crude oil supply disruptions tied to the Middle East conflict
MAJOR projects, such as the proposed LNG terminal and new motorways, are at risk after a Supreme Court ruling about climate change laws, Cabinet ministers fear.
Potential US innovation in recycling electronic waste, combined with refining and processing, will allow the US to leapfrog China in critical minerals, an official at the Department of Energy said on Monday amid Washington’s aggressive attempts to counter China’s dominance in the industry. Recycling metals, materials and magnets within the US is one of the fastest ways the country can impact the critical minerals supply chain, and entrepreneurs across the US are “pioneering” new techniques that...
Learn how bacteria inside marine snow may dissolve shell minerals and influence how the ocean stores carbon.
Global oil prices have entered a “danger zone” after surging to around US$110 per barrel following reports that an Iranian oil storage facility had been struck, warned Bangkok Bank’s (BBL) chief economist.
Thai energy authorities are preparing to secure loans from commercial banks to shore up the Oil Fuel Fund, which is rapidly running dry as global crude prices surge past US$100 per barrel amid the escalating US-Iran conflict.
Anglers describe harrowing phone calls to loved ones once ice detached from shores of Georgian Bay in Ontario Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Kevin Fox thought the spring-like temperatures that had temporarily pushed the cold away from south-eastern Ontario meant a good day on for ice fishing, a popular winter pastime in the region. After shifting location because the wind and ice “didn’t feel right” and the fish weren’t biting close to shore, he and a friend joined nearly two dozen others far out on a sheet of ice in Lake Huron. They followed the familiar routine of anyone who spends a day on the ice: they drilled holes, dropped their lines and waited. Continue reading...
The intensifying dry season and growing concerns over global oil disruption have raised food prices while limiting fuel supplies in the major Yala district of Betong
The move came amid soaring global oil prices as the Iran war, now in its second week, ensnares countries and infrastructure critical to the production and movement of oil and gas.
President Donald Trump is right: The short-term spike in oil prices is “a very small price” to pay for ending the Islamic Republic’s threat to the civilized world.
Good news for Indian consumers as government sources indicate petrol and diesel prices are unlikely to rise despite Middle East tensions. The nation boasts sufficient fuel reserves and stable supply chains. Efforts are also underway to diversify crude oil imports, ensuring energy security and a strong position compared to other nations.
The Iranian regime threatened to drive oil prices above $200 per barrel if the U.S. and Israel continue the war against the country.
British chancellor says she will take steps to help families with cost of living as oil prices surge Middle East crisis – live updates Britain is likely to be hit by rising inflation because of the US war with Iran, the UK chancellor has said, as she suggested that a “rapid de-escalation” would be the best protection against a jump in energy prices. Both Rachel Reeves and the prime minister, Keir Starmer, suggested the government would be prepared to intervene to protect UK households against major cost-of-living shocks as oil prices surged past $100 (£75) a barrel for the first time since 2022. Continue reading...
New research finds that climate-driven shifts in wildfire seasons in North America are different depending on the ecosystem.
TEHRAN - Iran marked the appointment of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to replace his father as its new supreme leader with a barrage of missiles against Israel and the Gulf on Monday, as the war sent oil prices soaring.
Pakistan's monthly oil import bill could surge to $600 million as West Asian tensions push global oil prices past $100 a barrel. The government is preparing contingency plans, seeking IMF relief on petroleum levies, and exploring alternate fuel routes. This comes as fuel prices in Pakistan have already risen by approximately 20%, intensifying economic strain and concerns about further inflation.
Environment Canada is warning residents of New Brunswick to prepare for some nasty weather on Wednesday and Thursday.
The White House is concerned that the IDF's focus on targeting civilian infrastructure could rally the Iranian population around the Islamic regime and drive up global oil prices.
South Africa’s economic outlook is facing renewed uncertainty as the widening war involving Iran, Israel and the United States begins to ripple through global energy markets, raising concerns about fuel prices, inflation and the timing of potential interest rate cuts. Oil markets reacted sharply as the conflict intensified. Brent crude surged past $100 a barrel […]
Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) reported a 42 per cent jump in net profit last year to 72.2 billion yuan (US$10.4 billion) on strong battery sales and an expansion into new energy storage scenarios. The Chinese battery giant’s sales volume of lithium-ion batteries – a key component for electric vehicles (EVs) – reached 661 gigawatt hours (GWh), up 39 per cent from the previous year, according to a filing released on the Shenzhen Stock Exchange on Monday night. China’s EV industry...
World leaders are scrambling to confront the surging cost of oil, as its fallout also threatens to revive inflation in an array of other products.
A big intervention is being discussed in the oil markets, but as yet, we do not know how big the problem will be.
The court wants to know whether and how Republicans' repeal of the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund impacts the grants fight.
Gas prices have spiked 27 cents a gallon in the last week as the Iran war has caused the price of oil to skyrocket.
As turmoil continues in the Middle East, the price of crude oil rose to more than $100 a barrel on Monday.
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation Hani Sewilam said on Monday, March 9, 2026, that Egypt and South Africa face multiple water-related challenges stemming from water scarcity, climate change, population growth and mounting pressure on limited water resources. Speaking during the opening of a joint virtual seminar with South African Minister of Water and Sanitation … The post Egypt, South Africa face several water challenges due to water scarcity appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Bahrain's largest oil refinery, Bapco, was hit by an aggressive strike, allegedly by Iran's new hardline leadership. Thick black smoke billowed from the facility in Sitra following reports of injuries and damage. This attack occurred amid escalating regional tensions and follows an earlier Iranian drone and ballistic missile strike on the critical energy infrastructure.
Jessika Roswall cites Poland and Finland, which have made border areas near Russia or its allies ‘more hostile’ to cross Countries should look to rewild their land borders as a deterrence to invasion and build up other geographical defences to attack, Europe’s environment chief has said. Jessika Roswall, the EU’s commissioner for the environment, water resilience and a competitive circular economy, said nature should be used to improve national security. “Investing in nature and using nature as a natural border control is necessary, and actually increases biodiversity. It’s a win-win,” she said. Continue reading...
Rules finalized under former Gov. Phil Murphy set stricter coastal construction regulations to account for climate change.
The prime minister is facing pressure from unions and some backbenchers to prepare a support package as oil and gas prices threaten to push up inflation Starmer said the energy cap would protect households from the impact of economic turbulence stemming from the US-Israeli war in Iran, but acknowledged that businesses – and others – would be “concerned” to carefully monitor developments. Asked if Donald Trump was risking a world war with his military actions, the prime minister said: “We do need to find a way to de-escalate the situation and that’s what a lot of our discussions are about – how do we find a way to de-escalate this situation and make sure it doesn’t escalate even further than it already has.” I think it is important just to remind ourselves that last time a conflict began...
[Liberian Investigator] MONROVIA -- Liberia's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), in partnership with ActionAid Liberia, has convened a national stakeholders workshop aimed at translating the country's commitments from the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP30) into practical actions at home.
AS technology evolves and awareness of the world’s climate emergency grows, many people are considering how they can play their part in reducing their own carbon footprint – and for some that starts with the way they heat their homes.
India received some welcome news last week about its energy supply: it had been granted permission, by the United States, to take delivery of oil it had already bought. The tankers were already at sea – Russian crude, loaded and paid for, stranded in limbo by the disruptions sweeping out of the war on Iran. They needed a waiver, which US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Thursday: a 30-day exemption allowing Indian refiners to receive the cargoes before American sanctions...
[Premium Times] For the first time, Nigeria has become an exporter of PV panels, shipping Lagos-made panels to countries like Ghana.
Steve Reed says situation in Middle East ‘clearly very concerning’ but there is no ‘cause for undue alarm yet’ Middle East crisis – live updates There is no immediate threat to energy supplies in the UK despite rocketing oil prices, a senior minister has said, as Keir Starmer tried to reassure people about the impact of the crisis in the Middle East. The impact of US-Israeli strikes in Iran, and retaliatory attacks from Tehran elsewhere in the region, was “clearly very concerning”, Steve Reed, the communities secretary said, adding that much depended on how long hostilities continued. Continue reading...
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Oil prices spiked to near $120 US a barrel before falling back on Monday as the Iran war intensified, threatening production and shipping in the Middle East and pummelling financial markets.
China has included two pipelines transporting natural gas from Russia in the draft of its new five-year plan, raising market debate on whether the Power of Siberia 2 – a closely watched project viewed as symbolic of bilateral relations – could be on the fast track for construction. Along with language on two other pipelines, the draft said China would “advance preparatory work for the central route of the China-Russia natural gas pipeline” in the next five years, which some market observers...
Thai exporters are under growing pressure to accelerate their transition to low-carbon production, as the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) came into force on Jan 1, though its effects have been felt for several years.
Oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel, raising questions about a potential rise to $200. Explore the factors driving this volatility and its impact on global markets.
A Guardian investigation with DeSmog reveals thousands of tonnes of fish are illegally turned into fishmeal and oil off the coast of Guinea-Bissau The only ice factory on Bubaque, an island in west Africa’s Guinea-Bissau, is out of service. Local fishers, such as Pedro Luis Pereira, are forced to source ice from factories on the mainland, about 70km away – a six-hour round trip by boat. “The machines have been broken for months,” Pereira says, as he pulls in his nets on the shore of the island inside the protected Bijagós archipelago. “We’ve alerted the ministry of fisheries, but so far, no one has come to fix them.” Foreign industrial vessels anchored near the port of Bissau. Photograph: Davide Mancini Continue reading...
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) says the western and south-western parts of South Africa can expect very hot to extremely hot temperatures this week, resulting in heatwave conditions.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Liberal Party (NLP) leader Augustus Muli has demanded a transparent public audit of Nairobi's drainage and flood management systems following deadly floods that have claimed twenty-six lives and displaced 800 households across the capital.
Countries such as Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE are finding their carefully projected image of stability has been blown away There is a tendency to think of the Gulf powers as static and unchanging. They are, after all, fortified by massive wealth and absolute monarchical rule, and secured with deep economic and military relationships with the US. The past week of US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliations, have brought into focus what these countries export (oil and gas) and what they import (tax avoiders and labour). But beyond thinking about energy-supply challenges to the global economy and engaging in the cheap and popular sport of smirking at influencers in war zones, we must remember that the current conflagration will have profound consequences for the entire region...
The governor’s pro-business focus has drawn steady fossil fuel support from Republicans, though his primary endorsement record wasn't perfect.
Gov. Kathy Hochul looks to change New York’s landmark climate law because of affordability concerns, reflecting a national clash between high energy prices and environmental goals.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended the controversial relocation of residents living along Nairobi's riverbanks last year, saying the painful decision helped prevent greater loss of life during the recent floods in the capital.
Oceans are rising as the climate changes, threatening coastal cities. A new study shows that much more of the world's population is vulnerable than earlier predictions had estimated.
Crude oil has soared above US$100 a barrel for the first time since 2022.
Major disruption to energy supplies threatens to push up prices for consumers and businesses around the world.
Researchers found the first statistically significant evidence that global warming is accelerating. It's been topic of intense scientific inquiry for years.
Members from the Grey-Bruce detachment of the Ontario Provincial Police say they received a report of numerous people becoming stranded Sunday afternoon.
Escalating military aggression in Middle East continues to wipe 20m barrels from market each day Global oil prices surged past $100 (£74, AU$142) a barrel mark for the first time since 2022 as escalating military aggression in the Middle East continues to wipe 20m barrels of oil from the market each day. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 16.6% to $108.10 a barrel as the new week’s trading began in the Asia Pacific markets, the first time that market prices have soared above this key psychological threshold since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading...
Brent crude reached its highest price since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022. Gasoline prices in the U.S. are expected to continue to rise.
IDF bombing of energy sites in Tehran spark fears for global economy, as Iran says it has selected supreme leader ‘Dark, like our future’: Iranians describe scenes of catastrophe after Tehran’s oil depots bombed Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has threatened to attack oil facilities in neighbouring countries after Israel struck at least five energy sites in and around Tehran, smothering the city in black smoke and escalating fears that the conflict will result in significant disruption to the world economy. “If you can tolerate oil at more than $200 per barrel, continue this game,” said a spokesperson for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) on Sunday. Continue reading...
National Gas insists storage broadly in line with levels for time of year despite disruption for tankers carrying LNG Great Britain has only two days of natural gas stored after a decline in energy reserves, as more tankers carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) are diverted from their course to Europe towards Asia because of the Iran war. Great Britain had 6,999 gigawatt hours (GWh) of natural gas stored on Saturday, according to figures from National Gas, which owns and operates the gas national transmission system. This compares with 9,105 GWh a year earlier. Continue reading...
Megawatt fast EV charging reflects a coordinated grid strategy the UK once used. Privatisation and fragmentation now make that infrastructure far harder to build The future of electric cars arrived this week in China. The world’s biggest car seller, BYD, unveiled a new battery giving its latest electric models more than 600 miles of range. Remarkably, the Chinese motor-maker said 250 miles of range could be injected into its new batteries in just five minutes . If true, the last remaining advantages of petrol cars – long range and quick refuelling – are beginning to disappear. But such technology requires megawatt charging points. A single charger can draw as much power as a small town in Britain. BYD’s system relies on chargers delivering around 1.5 megawatts of electricity –...
Amidst escalating Middle East tensions, India is rerouting crude oil supplies to secure uninterrupted fuel imports. Refiners are increasing sourcing from the US, West Africa, and Russia, while holding planned maintenance to build reserves. This diversification aims to mitigate risks associated with the Strait of Hormuz, ensuring domestic fuel needs are met despite potential cost increases.
Bangladesh began fuel rationing on Sunday as the war in the Middle East deepened an energy crunch, creating long queues at petrol stations and boiling over into anger. The country of 170 million people imports 95 per cent of its oil and gas needs. Following the US and Israeli attacks on Iran, and Tehran’s retaliatory strikes throughout the Gulf, the national oil company, Bangladesh Petroleum Corporation (BPC), restricted fuel sales for most vehicles. Authorities capped fuel purchases for several...
Vermont and New York face high stakes to protect climate superfund laws as it faces attacks from Trump’s DoJ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox By rolling back a bedrock climate legal determination, the Trump administration has undercut its attacks on a groundbreaking state climate accountability law, green groups have argued in court. Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to kill a first-of-its-kind 2024 Vermont “climate superfund” policy requiring major polluters to pay for damages caused by their past planet-heating pollution, partly on the grounds that that federal law, not state law, governs greenhouse gas emissions. But last month, Trump’s Environmental Protection Agency ( EPA ) repealed the endangerment finding, the...
US drivers are largely insulated from higher oil prices caused by Middle East turmoil – but only to a point Across the US, the average cost of a gallon of regular gasoline has jumped nearly 27 cents in a week, to $3.25, and American consumers are bracing for higher prices at the gas pump as the US-Israel conflict with Iran threatens to disrupt the global oil supply. That fear has entered the White House too, where Donald Trump’s chief of staff, Susie Wiles, is reportedly hunting for ideas to lower gasoline prices and officials are getting “screamed at” to bring good news, according to Politico. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, March 1, 2026 thru Sat, March 7, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (8 articles) Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds "Researchers identify sharp rise to about 0.35C every decade, after excluding natural fluctuations such as El Niño" The Guardian, Ajit Niranjan , Feb 6, 2026. Dangerous heat for Tour de France riders only a ‘question of time’ "Rising temperatures across France since the mid-1970s are putting Tour de France competitors at 'high risk', according to new research." Carbon Brief, Giuliana Viglione, Feb 24, 2026. Wildfire Seasons Are Starting to Overlap...
India's oil imports are flowing smoothly through alternative routes, assuring citizens of uninterrupted energy supplies amid Middle East conflict. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri confirmed "full flow from all non-Hormuz routes," alleviating concerns about availability, affordability, and sustainability. Qatar has also assured immediate resumption of LNG supplies once the shipping route reopens.
[allAfrica] As tensions escalate again across the Middle East, global oil markets are entering another period of uncertainty. Even the threat of disruptions to tanker routes or energy infrastructure in the region can send crude prices sharply higher.
Self-styled ‘punk’ beer company bought land in 2020, pledging to plant Scotland’s ‘biggest ever forest’ The self-styled “punk” beer company BrewDog sold its Highland estate for a knockdown price after abandoning its efforts to plant Scotland’s “biggest ever forest” there. BrewDog’s co-founder James Watt claimed its Lost Forest project at Kinrara in the Cairngorms national park would cover a “staggering area” and capture tens of millions of tonnes of CO2 during its lifetime. Continue reading...
Israel targeted Iran's oil facilities for the first time early Sunday, with videos showing huge flames lighting up the sky, while Iranian state media reported officials were close to announcing a successor for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The US may ease pressure on global oil markets, potentially allowing India to continue buying Russian crude to stabilize supply amid Middle East tensions. Washington granted India a temporary waiver to accept Russian oil shipments, ensuring energy security as crucial shipping routes face disruptions. India assures consumers of comfortable energy supplies, with diversified imports and adequate reserves.
Scientists are deeply concerned about SpaceX's recent proposal to launch one million satellites into orbit around Earth. Their concerns range from a loss of the natural night sky and our access to space, to the environmental impact on our atmosphere.
Latest figures show the bulk price of heating oil - the main source of warmth for 'off-grid' homes in rural areas - has doubled within a week to over £1.23 per litre.
India continues to source crude oil from Russia, asserting its right to procure from any supplier based on national interest, affordability, and availability. Government sources clarified that recent US waivers were for domestic audiences, as New Delhi's energy security is not solely dependent on single maritime routes like the Strait of Hormuz, with a significant portion of imports unaffected.
The Iran war exploded further late Saturday as pillars of flame rose above an oil storage facility in Tehran and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised “many surprises” for the next phase of the week-old conflict. Iranian state media confirmed the strike as video footage showed the horizon glowing against the night sky. Israel’s military confirmed new strikes that shook neighbourhoods in Tehran’s east and south but did not immediately comment on targets. It appeared to be the first...
India has clarified its energy policy is driven by affordability, availability, and sustainability, not external permissions. A government official says recent US waiver on Russian oil purchases merely eases trade, not dictates policy. Officials confirm secure fuel supplies with ample buffer stocks, highlighting India's diversified sourcing from around 40 nations, ensuring citizen interests remain paramount.
A new analysis finds that global warming has significantly accelerated since 2015, but not everyone agrees.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 5, 16 March 2026.
Global oil prices have surged dramatically this week. The ongoing conflict involving Iran has intensified, raising fears of prolonged energy supply disruptions from the Middle East. Key energy routes and facilities are disrupted. This has pushed oil and gas prices higher across global markets. Consumers and businesses are facing rising fuel costs.
Congress party has strongly criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The party stated the US gave India 'permission' to buy Russian oil. This move is seen as a humiliation for India. Congress demands an explanation from the Prime Minister. The US Treasury Secretary confirmed the permission to ease global oil supplies.
Many tribes are encouraged by Trump's choice of Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a member of the Cherokee nation, as the new DHS Secretary. ICE agents have been accused of racially profiling Native Americans.
NEW YORK - Crude prices surged Friday on mounting fears about oil supply disruption amid the Middle East war, while equities retreated on poor US hiring data.
Washington says new measures not aimed at easing restrictions on Moscow and only affect supplies already in transit The US treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said on Friday that his government was considering lifting sanctions on more Russian oil, a day after it temporarily authorised India to buy from Moscow as global oil prices surged. The US-Israel war on Iran and Tehran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf region have upended the world’s energy and transport sectors, virtually halting activity in the strait of Hormuz . Continue reading...
S. Korea's govt. and ruling party said they are preparing to introduce fuel price caps if needed as oil prices surge following tensions in Middle East
Congress has accused Prime Minister Modi of being "blackmailed" by the US, citing American "permission" for Indian refiners to buy Russian oil. Party leaders claim India's strategic autonomy and sovereignty are threatened, with Rahul Gandhi asserting foreign policy should stem from India's ethos, not a "compromised individual's" actions.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 3, March 2026.
A shortage of suitable vehicle repair services in the isles has sparked a row over Tesco’s refusal to offer insurance to drivers of electric cars.
As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, oil prices are skyrocketing, with potential global economic impacts. Discover how the Strait of Hormuz tensions are affecting energy markets.
Global markets have gone haywire after Donald Trump made new demands in the Iran war.
Reports Kuwait was cutting output pushed up cost of barrel of Brent crude to highest weekly gain since Covid pandemic began The Iran conflict has driven the oil price past $90 a barrel to its highest weekly gains since the Covid-19 pandemic six years ago, threatening a fresh rise in global inflation. Reports that Kuwait had begun cutting production of oil at some fields after running out of space to store it drove the cost of a barrel of Brent crude to as high as $91.89 at one point on Friday – its highest since April 2024 and up from about $72.50 just before war broke out. Continue reading...
A new study reveals restoring mangroves could save $800 million in storm damage, protect 140,000 people from flooding, and remove almost triple the amount of CO2 produced by cars in the U.S. every year.
An analysis suggests Australia and New Zealand might endure a nuclear World War 3 due to their geography and climate, while the rest of the world faces catastrophic famine.
The rise in oil prices opens an uncertain scenario if the Middle East conflict drags on, but generates more money for the region's exporting nations.
Oil shot to its highest price since 2023 after surging again because of the Iran war, and a weak update on the U.S. job market knocked stocks lower to cap Wall Street's worst week since October.
Huge miss in US jobs report suggests labor market weakening, as Middle East crisis drives oil price higher and higher Iran war live updates: US temporarily lets India buy Russian oil amid energy fears; Israeli military launches strikes on Beirut ‘We’re powerless … and hoping nothing hits us’: trapped on a tanker as Iran war escalates The Guardian spoke to a crew member on one of the stranded tankers in the Gulf, that typically ferries vast quantities of oil from the Middle East to ports around the world. They told us: “When [Donald] Trump said Iran had 10 days to agree to his deal or bad things would happen, I did the math and thought we might get stuck here. And we did. Our updated assumptions assume the energy price shock is relatively short-lived, but the effects on...
Researchers report they have detected a "statistically significant" increase in the pace of global warming on Earth over the last decade.
Carney met with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Friday, citing where the two countries want to collaborate, from cyber policy to Arctic security and addressing climate change.
South India is experiencing an unusual surge in ultraviolet radiation, with Bengaluru hitting an 'extreme' UV Index of 13. This rise, more concerning than moderate temperatures, poses significant health risks including sunburn and skin cancer. Kerala has also issued radiation alerts, urging precautions for outdoor workers and the public to avoid prolonged sun exposure during peak hours.
Scientists are still debating the reasons why.
Around 90% of India’s crude oil is imported - and around 40-50% of India’s crude oil imports come from the Middle East, particularly after it substantially reduced purchases of Russian crude oil.
The combination of a weakening labor market and higher energy prices poses serious risks to Republicans in the coming months.
[263Chat] Agricultural research remains central to Zimbabwe's efforts to strengthen food production and address challenges such as climate change, soil infertility and crop diseases, a senior government official has said.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the sale to India would “alleviate pressure caused by Iran's attempt to take global energy hostage.”
The global disaster agency reportedly drew up plans to step back from its fieldwork and focus entirely on 'influencing' on issues including the climate crisis, gender and inequality.
Fighting in the Middle East has meant higher bills for consumers and windfalls for oil and gas companies.
Indonesia could face a sharp fiscal squeeze if the US-Israel war on Iran pushes oil prices higher, analysts warn, as this risks inflating the country’s fuel subsidy bill at a time when global ratings agencies and investors are already scrutinising Jakarta’s budgetary discipline. A prolonged war could force policymakers into a difficult choice: maintain fuel subsidies and risk breaching the legal deficit ceiling – potentially unsettling investors further – or cut funding to keep the budget within...
The plan aligns with China’s aims of scaling up clean energy as it seeks to cut its dependence on imported oil and gas.
The US has granted India a 30-day waiver to continue buying Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global energy markets amid Middle East tensions. This move allows Indian refiners to secure crucial supplies, with Washington anticipating increased future energy imports from the US. The waiver addresses potential disruptions to vital shipping routes like the Strait of Hormuz.
The strategy has attracted capital as real estate investors look for ways to create natural hedges against spikes in fossil fuel prices, an official said.
The new policy is the latest step in a debate about what to do with the billions of gallons of wastewater after decades of deep injection have resulted in earthquakes, geyser-like well blowouts and ground swelling.
Russia attacked the Druzhba oil facility in January, causing a storage tank fire that took 10 days to extinguish and damaged equipment, power cables, transformers and a leak detection system.
The Philippines is looking at ways to save on energy as tensions in the Middle East push global fuel costs higher, with the government suggesting people use their air conditioners less and shy away from non-essential travel. The Southeast Asian nation imports nearly all of its oil requirements and the war in Iran could spur inflation that already hit a 13-month high in February. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s administration this week ordered government offices to set their air conditioners to...
[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals reassures Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force amid recent shocks in the international oil market.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Dar es Salaam region has officially launched an action plan to tackle climate change by transforming waste into resources, generating clean energy, and creating employment opportunities for Tanzanians.
Hundreds of visitors are pouring into Whitehorse this week for the Arctic Winter Games, leaving few hotel rooms, vacation rentals and rental cars available — and forcing some families to come up with creative solutions. For Team Alaska parent Rachel Arvelo, that meant turning to a moving truck when every car rental company in town told her they were already booked solid.
US issues 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to buy Russian oil; IDF says it is striking Dahiya neighborhood in southern suburbs of Beirut Tell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East? Israel said it launched a wave of strikes on Tehran early Friday, targeting “regime infrastructure” in the Iranian capital. Israeli forces launched a large-scale “wave of strikes against Iranian terror regime infrastructure in Tehran”, a military statement said. Your military’s aggression against Lebanese sovereignty and safe citizens, the destruction of civilian infrastructure and the expulsion campaign it is carrying out will not go unchallenged. Continue reading...
‘Stopgap measure’ designed to keep oil flowing into global market as Middle East crisis disrupts crude shipments The US treasury issued a 30-day waiver on Thursday allowing India to buy Russian oil currently stuck at sea. “To enable oil to keep flowing into the global market, the treasury department is issuing a temporary 30-day waiver to allow Indian refiners to purchase Russian oil,” treasury secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement posted to social media. Continue reading...
A new study investigated how the biggest solar storm in more than two decades impacted the Red Planet.
Trump spins the spiking oil prices as a win for the US as defense departments reportedly spends billions on war with Iran Sign up for Breaking US News emails US defense officials told senators on the armed services committee that the cost of the war on Iran totaled more than $11.3bn in the first six days alone , according to multiple reports. The New York Times was first to break the news about the conflict’s price tag, citing three people familiar with the closed-door briefing on Tuesday. Continue reading...
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Middle East crisis live: Mojtaba Khamanei says strait of Hormuz will remain closed in first statement as supreme leader as Iranian attacks disrupt energy markets Oil price touches $100 again as Iran strikes economic targets across Middle East European gas prices are also rising today. The month-ahead UK gas contract is up 4.2% at 132.6p per them, while the continental European equivalent is 3.2% higher at €51.6 per Megawatt hour. Continue reading...
Shifts in the Gulf Stream could help researchers predict the human-driven failure of a huge system of ocean currents known as the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation.
The International Energy Agency released 400 million barrels of oil from reserves to stabilize global energy markets disrupted by the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
'If you can explain Antarctica, you've never been there.' That was the quote from our captain, Jorn Bowitz, as we set off on our voyage to the White Continent.
America's military is currently unable to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated that military assets are focused on Iran's offensive capabilities. Escort operations are expected soon, possibly by month's end. US forces have eliminated Iranian vessels suspected of laying mines near the strait.
President Donald Trump said that US gains from higher oil prices. However, his main focus is stopping Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons. He described Iran as an "evil empire" whose nuclear ambitions threaten global stability. The conflict with Iran has entered its thirteenth day. The US has reportedly spent over $11.
Iran's unrelenting attacks on shipping traffic and energy infrastructure in the Persian Gulf pushed oil back above $100 a barrel on Thursday.
An oil spill in the St. Clair River from Suncor Energy’s refinery in Sarnia, Ont., Wednesday evening has been 'contained,' the company says.
Heat waves are already harming the sport, one advocate says. The post Can soccer fans mobilize for climate action? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Campaigners say people unlikely to ‘look favourably’ on package for Wael Sawan, which rose to £13.8m in 2025 The chief executive of Shell saw his pay jump more than 60% to almost £14m in 2025 despite a slump in profits at the oil company and prospects of rising pump prices related to war in the Middle East. The package for Wael Sawan, who took the top job in 2023 and has refocused the company on fossil fuels, rose from £8.6m in 2024 to £13.8m in 2025. Continue reading...
In the race to meet the demands of the energy transition, biodiversity hotspots such as Palawan in the Philippines are being increasingly mined for critical elements How nature is being sacrificed for mining across the world – a data visualisation Moharen Tahil Tambiling lowers himself from the fishing boat into the water and gingerly picks his way over the reef circling the bay. At low tide here in Brooke’s Point on Palawan, a long, rugged island in the south-west of the Philippines archipelago, the coral is just under the surface, and it looms suddenly under the waves, scraping at the boat’s wooden hull. Beneath his feet are brain-like mounds and curling fingers of coral. Leaning over the side of the fishing boat, the men point out different kinds: some which were once vibrant...
Airlines across Europe and Asia are increasing fares and raising fuel surcharges as the Iran war sends oil prices swinging wildly and stokes fears of jet fuel shortages if the fighting persists. Demand for alternative routes that bypass the Middle East is also surging, pushing up ticket prices. More than 43,000 flights scheduled in and out of the Middle East were cancelled between February 28 and March 10, according to data from analytics firm Cirium. Here is a rolling list of airlines that have...
Governments are fighting to hold oil giants like Exxon Mobil accountable for their well-documented efforts to deceive the public about climate change.
The move comes as Colombia grapples with a widening natural gas shortfall that has forced it to rely on costly liquefied natural gas imports, raising concerns over energy security and prices.
Tanker backlogs, damaged energy infrastructure and threats in the Strait of Hormuz could keep gasoline prices elevated.
Brussels must take urgent measures to reduce the carbon footprint of food and farming, a scientific advisory board report says.
The leader of the U.N. International Maritime Organization speaks about the president’s campaign to kill a net-zero initiative.
The Democrat Party has called on the government to divert windfall refining profits into the Oil Fuel Fund, warning that relying on subsidies of nearly 16 baht a litre to cap diesel prices risks shifting the burden onto the taxpaying public.
Authorities are exploring a return of kerosene for kitchens in Uttar Pradesh. This is a precautionary step for a possible LPG shortage in the coming days. Oil companies are assessing if old kerosene distribution networks can be reactivated. The move is a backup plan for emergencies, not a policy change. The focus remains on ensuring cooking fuel access for households.
Oil prices climbed back above $100 per barrel Thursday after attacks on commercial shipping in the Persian Gulf raised fears of further disruptions to global energy supplies.
Prime Minister Mark Carney will travel to Norway to observe NATO's massive Cold Response exercise above the Arctic Circle and meet Nordic leaders before visiting the United Kingdom. The trip underscores Canada's focus on Arctic security, allied co-operation and closer ties with northern European partners.
[Bhekisisa] Six years after Cyclone Idai ripped through Beira, the city's wounds -- physical and psychological -- are still raw. As a new storm gathered in the Indian Ocean in February, journalist Sean Christie found a city caught in a permanent state of waiting for the next disaster to hit.
In today’s newsletter: Robert Malley, who led talks for the 2015 Iran nuclear deal, helps make sense of the war Good morning, and apologies for the interruption to your usual programming. Stepping out from behind the editing desk to write today’s newsletter feels somewhat like a player-manager throwing himself on to the pitch, but I’ll try not to destabilise your morning routine too much. Lord knows, the world doesn’t need any more chaos. Since the US and Israel first attacked Iran two weeks ago, it’s been a scramble to keep up with events. The death of a supreme leader, speculation about his successor, global implications ranging from oil price spikes to drones raining down on once-safe cities like Doha and Dubai – the world has rarely felt so unstable. Iran | Iran dramatically escalated...
Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways join Qantas in increasing prices, as travellers flock to airlines that don’t have Middle East stopovers Cathay Pacific, AirAsia and Thai Airways are among a growing number of airlines hiking air fares as conflict in the Middle East boosts oil prices and sends travellers flocking to alternative stopover destinations in Asia. The US and Israel’s war on Iran has sent the price of oil soaring while restricting access to refineries, with experts predicting air fares could be elevated for months even if the conflict ends. Continue reading...
Global heating linked to rising risk of extreme rain that causes devastating landslides and rising coffee prices The record floods that have brought death and destruction to the heartland of Brazil’s coffee industry are expected to intensify if people continue to burn fossil fuels, analysis has shown. Dozens of residents in the state of Minas Gerais have been buried alive in landslides or swept away as roads turned into rivers over the past month. Thousands more have been forced to evacuate their homes, while the wider, longer-term effects are likely to include higher prices for coffee across the world. Continue reading...
Indonesia’s appointment of two Chinese companies to run waste-to-energy (WtE) projects in two cities, an initiative of President Prabowo Subianto to reduce mounting rubbish in landfills while providing energy, has sparked a debate over costs, efficiency and whether its waste-reduction efforts are on track. Danantara, the Indonesian state wealth fund, on Friday announced that it had chosen Wangneng Environment as the operator of a WtE plant in the city of Bekasi, while Zhejiang Weiming...
TEHRAN - Iran launched a new wave of attacks against Gulf energy targets on Thursday, hours after two oil tankers were hit, sending crude prices soaring again despite record reserve releases.
A deadly explosion rocked two oil tankers in the Persian Gulf off Iraq's Basra coast, with officials suspecting an attack by Iranian boats. The blasts ignited massive fires, forcing the evacuation of 38 foreign crew members. This incident escalates regional tensions and threatens vital global oil supply routes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz.
[Nyasa Times] Minister of Energy and Mining, Jean Mathanga, has reaffirmed the Malawian government's commitment to creating a conducive environment for investors, stressing that private sector participation is pivotal in driving the nation's development agenda.
[The Conversation Africa] The future of housing raises some serious environmental concerns. Construction has been linked to 39% of global carbon emissions, and the concrete industry alone is responsible for 8% of the world's greenhouse gases.
Singapore pizza shop owner Roy Chan has ridden out more than one business shock – from the Covid-19 pandemic to US tariff pressures – but he now sees another looming threat. Suppliers for ingredients used at his Goldenroy Sourdough Pizza restaurant had warned prices could soon rise by up to 30 per cent following a surge in oil prices due to the escalating Iran war, Chan said. “Delivery providers have not increased prices yet, but it may come in the next few weeks or months,” he added. Like Chan,...
Homebuilder Built To Build Group says it will freeze prices for contracted clients despite rising oil prices fuelled by war in the Middle East, expressing confidence the conflict will subside by the end of this month.
New York Times: Oil depot fires and burning ships cause impacts in war zone and beyond.
Energy secretary says move is part of broader release as oil prices soar due to supply shocks from US-Israel war on Iran The United States will release 172m barrels of oil from its strategic petroleum reserve in a bid to reduce oil prices that have soared due to supply shocks from the US-Israeli war with Iran, US energy secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday. Wright said the release is part of a broader release of 400m barrels of oil agreed to by the 32-country International Energy Agency earlier in the day. Continue reading...
Strait of Hormuz, key transit passage for global oil trade, has been effectively shut down by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox US intelligence reporting sees direct attacks by Iran as the greatest threat to oil tankers going through the strait of Hormuz, the key transit passage for the global oil trade that has been effectively shut down by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard since the start of the US-Israeli war against Iran. The Trump administration , spooked by possible preparations by Iran to mine the strait, carried out strikes against 16 mine-laying vessels near the strait on Tuesday. US Central Command posted a video showing munitions hitting nine vessels, most of which were moored as they were struck...
LONDON - Oil prices rallied and equities mostly dropped on Wednesday as traders assessed the latest developments affecting global markets as a result of the Middle East war.
A video posted to social media Wednesday shows a drone strike on an oil storage facility at Oman's Port of Salalah. CBC News verified the footage by matching the facility shown to maps and other pictures of the port, by comparing the explosion to other videos showing the facility burning and by confirming the uniform worn by a worker in the video is from a company that owns one of the ships present in the port on Wednesday.
A landmark $300 billion energy deal sees India's Reliance Industries partnering with Donald Trump to build America's first new oil refinery in 50 years. This ambitious project, planned for Texas, leverages Reliance's world-class refining expertise to process American shale oil for export. The alliance, forged through years of dynastic diplomacy, offers mutual benefits amidst global energy and geopolitical shifts.
PARIS - The Group of Seven advanced economies inched closer on Wednesday to tapping strategic oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude oil prices due to the Middle East war as energy ministers said they stood ready to take “all necessary measures”.
Like whale blubber, oil as a dominant source of energy will gradually be phased out over the next decades. Here's what that transition may look like.
The outlook for a Scottish energy industry giant brightened after it was bought by Middle Eastern investors as the Iran war fuels a surge in oil and gas prices
TEHRAN - Three commercial ships, one of them Thai, took fire in the Gulf on Wednesday as Iran launched strikes against its oil-exporting neighbours, threatening shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and plunging the global energy economy into crisis.
In Alaska, a simple exchange is more than a radio check, it’s reassurance that when distance, weather or infrastructure fail, communication does not. The post Arctic Connect validates HF communication across Alaska appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Germany will release part of its oil reserve as global energy costs soar as a result of the Middle East war, Economy and Energy Minister Katherina Reiche said Wednesday.
Arctic Winter Games participants have access to a variety of lounges and entertainment spaces at their accommodations, including something new this year: brave spaces.
The International Energy Agency today unlocked 400 million barrels of oil from their reserves - the biggest such release ever - to ease the impact of the Middle East war.
The International Energy Agency announced that it would carry out its largest-ever release of oil reserves — 400 million barrels.
Former US secretary of state says oil shock driven by war in Iran highlights dangers of reliance on fossil fuels Middle East crisis live – latest updates Countries must seek energy independence through renewable resources and nuclear energy for their national security, and to avoid the “choke points” of fossil fuel supply, the former US secretary of state John Kerry has warned. The war in Iran has sent oil prices soaring, as refineries and fields have closed down in several Middle Eastern countries and many tankers are stranded in the strait of Hormuz, with economic impacts beginning to be felt around the world. Continue reading...
Members agree unanimously to release about 400m barrels amid market volatility caused by Iran war Business live – latest updates Middle East crisis live – latest updates The International Energy Agency has ordered the largest release of government oil reserves in its history to help calm the oil price shock triggered by the US-Israeli attacks on Iran. The world’s energy watchdog said its 32 members had agreed unanimously to release about 400m barrels of emergency crude, a third of the group’s total government stockpiles and more than double the IEA’s previous biggest release. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Sarella Arkkila Mixing science and creativity, “ Human Nature: Nine Ways to Feel about Our Changing Planet ” documents our irrefutable impacts on Earth’s climate system and the dire consequences we now face. But it does so much more than that. Written by Earth scientist Kate Marvel, “Human Nature” starts from the premise that it’s OK for a scientist who has been trained to be objective to have feelings. “And believe me,” she writes, “I have feelings.” If the title is a nod to human impacts on the natural world, it’s also a provocation. Marvel doesn’t believe in human nature, “at least not in the sense of immutable characteristics that...
Asian economies reliant on energy imports are bracing themselves not just for a spike in oil prices but for the possibility that the Iran war could trigger a prolonged period of energy market disruption. While markets have already priced in the initial disruption to shipping and energy infrastructure linked to the conflict, economists warn that a war lasting several weeks could leave Asian importers facing persistently higher fuel costs, widening trade deficits and slower economic...
Iran has warned the world to prepare for oil to hit $200 a barrel, after it attacked three cargo ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
The US envoy Sergio Gor has praised India as a "great partner" for its role in maintaining stable global oil prices, acknowledging New Delhi's ongoing purchases of Russian oil. This temporary waiver, aimed at easing pressure on energy supplies amid Middle East tensions, reflects India's past cooperation with Western sanctions on Russia.
‘Silvopasture’ May Not Be the Major Climate Solution Some Say It Is margaret.overh… Wed, 03/11/2026 - 09:00 “Silvopasture”— the practice of integrating trees, forage and livestock on the same land, rather than using that land exclusively for pasture — has been gaining interest as a major natural climate solution in the U.S. Silvopasture is not a new concept; it’s already used in some parts of Latin America, where there’s evidence that it can boost carbon storage and livestock productivity simultaneously. But it is now starting to be promoted as a potential “win–win” for agriculture and climate in the United States. One analysis suggests that anywhere from 14 to over 60 million acres of pastureland in the eastern U.S. could, in principle, be converted to silvopasture...
The wildlife agency anticipates that walruses and polar bears would largely experience just harassment from energy production, although more severe consequences are possible.
Inflation in February was flat compared with January but doesn’t include the surge in oil prices pushing up consumer costs.
Japan and Germany said on Wednesday they would tap into their oil reserves to tackle the rise in crude prices due to the Middle East war, with Berlin saying the IEA global energy body had asked member states to release 400 million barrels. France, the current chair of the Group of Seven countries, said nations were coordinating their steps as G7 energy ministers said they stood ready to take “all necessary measures”. The latest announcement came as leaders of the Group of Seven advanced...
The lackluster result represents a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to expand oil and gas production in U.S. waters, even as war in the Middle East has raised crude prices to historic highs.
This story was originally published by Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Israel’s bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure will have major long-term environmental repercussions, experts have warned, as monitors admitted they were struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from the widening war. Even as Iranians filled the streets to mark the appointment […]
Malaysia will tighten border enforcement to curb fuel smuggling and keep subsidised petrol prices unchanged as the widening US-Israeli war with Iran disrupts energy flows through the Strait of Hormuz and rattles global oil markets. The move comes amid concern that rising fuel prices abroad could make smuggling subsidised fuel out of Malaysia more profitable. “The most worrying aspect is that this conflict has an impact on the global economy, Asia and Malaysia,” Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said...
Saudi Arabia's state oil company has warned of 'catastrophic consequences' for the world's oil markets if the Middle East war continues to choke exports
Union Minister Piyush Goyal assured India faces no fuel shortage despite global energy market volatility. The government has invoked the Essential Commodities Act, prioritizing domestic LPG and natural gas supply for households and vehicles. Measures are in place to manage supply disruptions linked to tensions around the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran says it will "set fire" to ships trying to sail through the world's most vital oil transit point.
Members of the International Energy Agency have announced a coordinated release of 400 million barrels of stockpiled oil in an attempt to counter the disruption in oil trade triggered by the Iran war.
An international team of scientists is heading to Greenland this summer for a two-month expedition to discover how quickly the ice sheet’s rapidly melting glaciers are pushing the Atlantic Ocean towards a critical climate tipping point. The post Scientists race to understand Greenland-North Atlantic climate tipping point appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
xAI can power data centers at the cost of greenhouse gas pollution. Elon Musk used to speak out against this sort of thing.
Since 2021, global media coverage of climate change has dropped 38 percent. Blame wars, political chaos, and Jeffrey Epstein.
Amidst soaring crude oil prices due to the US-Iran conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, the International Energy Agency is proposing a record oil reserve release. This move aims to stabilize global markets, potentially exceeding the 182 million barrels released in 2022. Member nations are expected to decide on the proposal soon, with potential delays if any country objects.
Oil prices eased after briefly surging above $100 as fears of major supply disruptions from the Iran conflict began to calm.
India's Reliance Industries is set to invest in America's first new oil refinery in 50 years, planned for Brownsville, Texas. US President Donald Trump announced the "historic" $300 billion deal, emphasising it will boost domestic energy production, create thousands of jobs, and strengthen national security.
Construction costs for housing and condo projects already launched remain largely unaffected by global uncertainties, although a prolonged rise in oil prices could push up building costs for new developments, says SET-listed developer Sansiri.
Iran is asserting its control over a vital waterway as oil prices continue to swing wildly throughout the world and the United States takes action to try to keep the route open.
The administration believes it has three to four weeks “where they can ride out what they need to” before oil prices become a more durable political problem, according to one person close to the White House.
A superior court judge ordered the city to conduct a new environmental analysis for the World Oil Terminals’ project.
India had been winding down its purchases of Russian oil since last year in response to U.S. pressure, filling the gap with replacement barrels from Saudi Arabia and Iraq.
Surging oil and gas prices could increase inflation — a bad omen for a renewables industry that recently canceled projects because of higher costs.
Credits and offsets in Alberta’s carbon market, known as the TIER system, have fallen to $22.53, according to a price tracker.
The South Korean government is "closely involved" in discussions with the IEA over the agency's reported proposal to release strategic oil reserves to help stabilize soaring oil prices, Seoul officials said Wednesday.
Intelligence sources claim Iran has begun mine laying as US energy secretary backtracks on claim US escorted a ship through strategic chokepoint Middle East crisis live – latest updates The US military said it attacked and destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying vessels near the strait of Hormuz amid reports that Iran has begun laying explosive devices in the strategically vital waterway. Citing intelligence sources, CNN on Tuesday reported that Iran has laid a few dozen mines in the strait in recent days and has the capability to sow hundreds more. Continue reading...
Hong Kong stocks rose on Wednesday as fears over surging oil prices eased and Chinese tech names rebounded after a deep rout. The Hang Seng Index gained 0.5 per cent to 26,028.00 as of 9.36am. The Hang Seng Tech Index edged up 0.6 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index and the Shanghai Composite Index were little changed. Oil prices fluctuated after the Wall Street Journal reported that the International Energy Agency proposed the largest ever oil release from its strategic reserve. The...
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - A post by US Energy Secretary Chris Wright saying that the US Navy had escorted an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz was deleted on Tuesday, minutes after his account had posted it.
A US Energy Secretary's claim of escorting an oil tanker through the Strait of Hormuz was swiftly deleted and corrected by the White House, stating no such escort occurred. This caused market jitters, with oil prices fluctuating. Iran's Revolutionary Guards also refuted the assertion, calling it false. The Strait remains a focal point of regional tensions.
Global oil prices fell sharply after President Donald Trump said the conflict in the Middle East was "almost over," easing fears of regional war
A major UAE oil refinery halted operations following a drone attack, intensifying fears of a global energy crisis. The International Energy Agency is convening an emergency meeting to assess supply risks and consider releasing strategic oil reserves. Escalating attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure are causing severe disruptions across various industries, prompting calls for market stabilization.
Much of the Van Allen Probe is expected to burn up in the atmosphere though Nasa says there is "low" risk of people being struck by surviving components.
The World Health Organization issued a warning Tuesday about toxic pollutants in the air after U.S.-Israeli strikes on oil depots in and around Tehran raised thick, dark clouds that produced black, oily rain. Scientists tell CBC News the strikes have raised serious health and environmental concerns that could impact water and food sources long after the smoke and black rain clears.
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The Middle East crisis has brought to fore with clarity an important fact - while India says it is comfortably placed on its oil, LPG, and LNG supplies - there is need to step up pace on long-term plans.
Amidst the Iran war's focus on oil, a critical vulnerability, water, has been overlooked. Gulf nations heavily depend on desalination plants, now facing damage from missile and drone strikes. The article highlights the potential for a severe water crisis, with international law prohibiting attacks on such vital infrastructure.
A group of fishermen fishing off the Georgian Bay shore tried to escape as an ice shelf broke off, but 23 were left stranded and had to be rescued.
The World Health Organization warned on Tuesday that the “black rain” and toxic compounds in the air in Iran after strikes on oil facilities could cause respiratory problems, and it backed Iran’s advisory urging people to remain indoors. The UN health agency, which has an office in Iran and works with authorities on health emergencies, said it has received multiple reports of oil-laden rain this week. Tehran was choked in black smoke on Monday after an oil refinery was hit, in an escalation in...
[Premium Times] Global oil prices have surged past $100 per barrel for the first time in over five years as the escalating conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran disrupts supplies through the Strait of Hormuz.
EU's energy chief Dan Jorgensen called on member states to help consumers and businesses by lowering taxes on energy where possible, as war in the Middle East saw oil and gas prices surge.
The war in the Middle East could deliver Venezuela another surge in oil revenues as global energy markets react to fears of supply disruptions, potentially repeating a cycle in which geopolitical crises drive higher crude prices and increased inflows of petrodollars.
Trump pointed to Venezuela as an example of how the United States has already sought to secure foreign energy resources
The Strait of Hormuz closure is forcing Gulf nations to slash oil production as storage tanks fill. Saudi Arabia, UAE, Kuwait, and Iraq have significantly reduced output, with Iraq facing an imminent shutdown. Alternative routes are insufficient, raising fears of a total production halt and impacting global oil prices.
Asian airlines are hiking fares and planning for potential flight groundings as the Middle East conflict fuels a major oil shock. Indian carriers have already raised long-haul ticket prices by 15%, with Vietnam warning of up to 70% increases. Many Asian airlines, lacking robust fuel hedging, face significant vulnerability as jet fuel prices double, threatening operations and travel demand.
[allAfrica] At Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2026, the theme "Data, Compute & Energy: the power equation of the AI era " captured a reality the digital economy can no longer ignore. Amid the global race to digitalize economies and strengthen economic competitiveness, a paradox is emerging. Artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital services are often perceived as virtual, yet their greatest constraint is increasingly physical: energy. Electricity demand from data centers and AI workloads could more
LONDON — Oil production cuts in the Middle East are deepening as the crucial Strait of Hormuz waterway remains at a near-standstill, widening the chaos in energy markets.
India, which is the world’s third-largest importer and consumer of oil, maintains underground strategic petroleum reserves with a capacity of 5.33 million tonnes. However, these reserves are currently filled to about 80 per cent.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has introduced austerity measures to combat fuel shortages caused by the Middle East crisis. These include cutting government spending, reducing fuel allowances for official vehicles, and implementing a work-from-home policy for public sector employees. The government aims to save fuel and mitigate the impact of rising oil import bills.
Saudi Arabian state oil firm calls crisis by far the biggest the region has seen but firm can reroute 70% of exports and tap crude held in storage Business live – latest updates How the Iran conflict could affect energy prices – video explainer Saudi Arabia’s state oil company has warned of “catastrophic consequences” for the world’s oil markets if the US-Israeli war with Iran continues to block shipping in the strait of Hormuz. The world’s biggest oil company expects to be able to export about 70% of its usual crude output despite the stranglehold on the vital trade artery, but its chief executive warned that there would still be “drastic” consequences for the world economy if the disruption continues. Continue reading...
EU chief Ursula von der Leyen on Tuesday said Europe’s turn away from nuclear power had been a “strategic mistake”, as soaring oil prices rekindled concerns about the bloc’s energy vulnerability. Speaking in Paris at a nuclear summit, which aims to boost the use of civilian nuclear energy, the European Commission president endorsed a return to atomic energy, saying the European Union would back investments in “innovative nuclear technologies”. “It was a strategic mistake for Europe to turn its...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) will convene a national validation meeting next week to finalize two key sets of environmental regulations aimed at strengthening management of electronic waste and improving environmental impact oversight.
Resurgent inflation, already a factor before the Middle East conflict, now risks intensifying, creating a problem for the prime minister Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Donald Trump’s re-election helped Anthony Albanese win a landslide election, but now threatens to derail his second term of government, with the Labor government’s fortunes increasingly tethered to the US president’s policy agenda. Trump’s Middle East incursion triggered a huge spike in energy costs, propelling oil prices to their highest level in four years, as fears of a prolonged regional conflict took hold. Continue reading...
There are increasing indications El Niño is likely to form and strengthen into potentially a significant event during the next several months, throwing weather patterns worldwide out of whack. El Niño could affect the Atlantic hurricane season (if the timing is right) and heat the planet even further, making another record warm year much more … The post El Niño could be here soon, bringing wild weather and a hotter climate appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Stock index futures were steady on Tuesday, as investors hoped for a quicker resolution to the Middle East conflict that has led to a spike in energy prices.
Sub-Saharan Africa’s reliance on imported oil leaves countries exposed to economic shocks amid the escalating Middle East conflict. Rising crude and LNG prices threaten import bills, inflation and currency stability, particularly in nations with low reserves
The Philippines was hit by a sharp fuel-price shock on Tuesday, with pump costs surging after the escalating conflict involving Iran pushed global oil prices higher, in what could become one of the country’s steepest weekly increases in years. Consumer groups say the surge is exposing a deeper problem: a deregulated oil industry introduced in the late 1990s that allows companies to set pump prices in line with global markets, leaving the government with fewer tools to intervene than many of its...
President Putin warned that the US-Israeli war on Iran has triggered a global energy crisis, potentially halting oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. He stated Russia is open to restoring energy cooperation with Europe if they signal interest in rebuilding ties.
The bloom is the best the national park has seen since 2016, thanks to steady rain and warm weather.
China’s surge in crude imports early this year has strengthened its stockpiles against a backdrop of rising Middle East tensions and global supply risks. China imported 96.93 million tonnes of crude in January and February, up 15.8 per cent from the same period in 2025, according to customs data released on Tuesday. The value of those imports, meanwhile, fell 5.2 per cent from last year in US dollar terms. “China was accumulating oil and gas stockpiles [earlier this year], with the market...
Hurricanes, floods, and wildfires often leave people with disabilities especially vulnerable. The post Have a disability? Know your rights before a disaster strikes appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Iran has warned that it will not allow 'one litre of oil' to be shipped from the Middle East if US and Israeli attacks continue after it unleashed a deadly airstrike on Bahrain.
President Trump issued a stern warning to Iran, vowing severe retaliation if it attempts to disrupt oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. He stated that any blockage would result in a significantly stronger US response. Amidst escalating tensions and rising oil prices, the US also announced a temporary waiver of certain oil sanctions to ease market pressure.
The oil price spike caused by the war in the Middle East has sparked unrest in Bangladesh and exasperation at petrol pumps around Asia, where many economies are heavily dependent on fossil fuel imports. Even as governments move to limit the impact on fuel prices, queues have formed at petrol stations in countries including Vietnam, Pakistan and the Philippines, although the situation remains stable elsewhere. In Bangladesh – which imports 95 per cent of its oil and gas needs – the military has...
US President Donald Trump said he plans to waive oil-related sanctions, have the US Navy escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz and predicted the war with Iran would resolve “very soon” as he confronted mounting economic and political pressures after days of dramatic fluctuations in oil markets.
Oil prices retreated back down below $100 after President Trump made said that he thought the Iran war "is very complete, pretty much."
A historic disruption to the world’s oil production sent crude prices smashing through the $100 barrier Monday for the first time in nearly four years, before prices settled just below $100. As the war with Iran drags on, oil futures could have considerably more room to run even higher. In fact, oil prices very nearly … The post This is the biggest oil disruption in history appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Government and motoring groups say there is no shortage of fuel supplies but stockpiling has left country service stations running dry, as Iran war sparks oil price fears Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Regional service stations are struggling to replenish fuel supplies left empty by panic buying that has seen demand double and even triple in areas like the Barossa and Mildura amid an escalating Middle East conflict. As a leading motoring group warned of a “vicious cycle” of motorists stockpiling petrol, Chris Bowen, the energy minister, stood up in parliament to urge Australians to remain calm, insisting the nation did not have a shortage of fuel supplies . Continue reading...
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Oil marketing companies have extended the minimum waiting period for domestic LPG refills from 21 to 25 days to curb hoarding amid import disruptions from West Asia. This measure aims to prevent panic booking by consumers, as the government also directs refiners to boost domestic cooking gas production and secure alternative supplies.
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Oil prices surged amid Iran conflict fears but fell after Donald Trump said the war could end soon, easing concerns about supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Monitors admit they are struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from widening war Israel’s bombing of Iran’s oil infrastructure will have major long-term environmental repercussions, experts have warned, as monitors admitted they were struggling to keep track of the environmental disasters arising from the widening war. Even as Iranians filled the streets to mark the appointment of a new supreme leader, the Shahran oil depot north-east of Tehran and the Shahr-e fuel depot to its south continued to burn on Monday , two days after they were bombed by Israeli warplanes. Continue reading...
Hong Kong Airlines will raise its fuel surcharges by up to 35.2 per cent from Thursday amid soaring oil prices driven by escalating conflict in the Middle East, becoming the first local carrier to do so. The airline announced on its website on Tuesday that fuel surcharges on tickets issued on or after March 12 would increase. Travellers on flights between Hong Kong and the Maldives, Bangladesh and Nepal will face the sharpest increases, with charges rising 35.2 per cent from HK$284 (US$36) to...
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US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with further attacks if it stops oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Elsewhere, five Iranian footballers received asylum in Australia. DW has more.
As the global rise in oil prices pushes up the cost of living, the province is under pressure to trigger Alberta's fuel tax relief program and cut 13 cents a litre at the gas pump.
While officials look for ways to ease oil shocks, experts say higher prices will likely persist until traffic through the Strait of Hormuz returns.
Gov. Hochul has spent much of her 4 ¹/₂ years in office facing a time bomb left by her predecessor: drastic, legally binding greenhouse gas reduction targets that the state has no practical means of meeting.
A shock to oil supplies is rattling financial markets, driving up prices at the pump and raising fears of a bigger economic hit.
The Kremlin leader said energy cooperation would need to be "long-term" and not be an attempt to pressure Moscow.
NASA’s Van Allen Probe A is expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere almost 14 years after launch. From 2012 to 2019, the spacecraft and its twin, Van Allen Probe B, flew through the Van Allen belts, rings of charged particles trapped by Earth’s magnetic field, to understand how particles were gained and lost. The belts shield Earth from cosmic radiation, solar storms, and the constantly streaming […]
The war reveals Britain’s exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices. More North Sea drilling will not shield households, building domestic green energy will What should Britain do when war in the Middle East sends energy prices soaring? If the strait of Hormuz were blocked for the month of fighting that Donald Trump predicts, British households could face another brutal cost of living shock. Goldman Sachs warns of prices at the pump rising to 2022 levels. That would put more than 50p on each litre in the tank. Prolonged disruption to global gas supplies could see energy bills in the UK rise by £900 to £2,500 a year. Such uncertainty strengthens the case for going big on clean energy. Ed Miliband, the energy secretary, has grasped this reality . By contrast, the Conservatives and...
TEHRAN — The Iran war sent oil prices soaring on Monday after Tehran marked the appointment of its new supreme leader with a new barrage of missiles targeting Israel and the Gulf energy industry.
The organization says a cool and unstable airmass over the South Coast will bring freezing levels to near sea level overnight and into the morning hours.
There is talk of crude surpassing its record high of 2008 with potentially dire effects for consumers and businesses Fears over the global economy have been stoked by the oil price soaring past $100 a barrel as a result on the US-Israel war with Iran. Economists say the increasing likelihood of a prolonged conflict in the vital energy exporting region could have serious consequences for living standards around the world amid the threat of a renewed inflation shock. Continue reading...
Andrew Chang explains how burning oil from depots hit by U.S.-Israeli airstrikes is falling as black rain over parts of Iran, and the danger it poses. Images provided by The Canadian Press, Reuters and Getty Images
Kharg Island is Iran’s main oil export terminal.
Operation Epic Fury escalates as Iran installs Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader following his father's death. With oil prices soaring above $100 a barrel and attacks widening across the region, the conflict is morphing into a larger, riskier war with no clear end in sight.
Rosatom helped Iran build the Bushehr nuclear power plant, which was connected to the national grid in 2011.
The agency took a celebratory tone for record results, standing in stark contrast to environmental groups’ previous findings.
President Donald Trump called surging oil costs a “very small price to pay.” Group of Seven leaders are set to convene Monday to assess the economic fallout.
Shares slide and government bond yields jump, as oil price jump to four-year high threatens new inflationary spike Iran war drives oil prices above $100 a barrel for first time since 2022 UK interest rate cuts unlikely this year amid Iran war – and a rise could be ahead Research show that poorer people are hit hardest by surging oil prices. As our economics editor Heather Stewart wrote yesterday: Recent research published by economists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst identified energy, along with food and agriculture as among the commodities that had “a disproportionate capacity to increase inequality when their prices rise”. Where there are benefits, these are narrowly shared. Another striking recent paper showed that after the 2022 oil price surge in the...
Against the backdrop of oil prices surging past US$100 per barrel for the first time since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine war in 2022, China has its sights set on strengthening energy security by stabilising domestic crude production and strategic backups – exemplified by coal-to-oil and gas projects – for the next few years. The nation pledges to maintain annual crude production at 200 million tonnes, ensure a steady rise in natural gas output, and bolster technical readiness for coal-derived...
The White House expressed surprise and disapproval after Israel struck Iranian oil facilities, a move not anticipated by the Trump administration. Officials feared the attacks could rally Iranians, boost oil prices, and negatively impact global energy markets. While Israel stated the depots supplied the regime, Washington conveyed strong disagreement, with concerns about rising gas prices.
Exclusive: Spokesperson for One Nation leader says it supports roof-top solar, as Matt Canavan also defends using scheme Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Pauline Hanson accessed a taxpayer-funded rebate scheme to install solar power on her Queensland home, despite calling for an end to public subsidies for renewable energy projects. Information from the Clean Energy Regulator, released under freedom of information laws, shows the One Nation leader among three conservative federal MPs to access the small-scale renewable energy scheme (SRES), despite being a strident critic of government subsidies for net zero policies. Continue reading...
G-7 nations are considering a joint release of strategic oil reserves to stabilize surging crude prices amid the ongoing Middle East war. Finance ministers will discuss the coordinated drawdown, which would be in conjunction with the International Energy Agency. This move aims to alleviate supply disruptions impacting global consumers and industries.
President Donald Trump had the economic wind at his back at the start of the year: falling mortgage rates, relatively low inflation and cheap oil and gas. His war with Iran threatens to undermine all of that. The Middle East conflict could inflict deep and far-reaching economic pain on Americans – particularly if the war … The post The oil price shock threatens to hurt Americans where it counts appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Bahrain's state oil company declared force majeure on shipments after Iranian strikes ignited a fire at its largest oil facility. The attack, which caused material damage but no casualties, escalates regional tensions and disrupts vital energy corridors. This development follows a series of strikes on energy installations amid the widening conflict.
A protected Hong Kong wetland on southern Lantau Island has recorded a high concentration of petroleum following an oil spill in September, with levels up to 40 times higher than those in unaffected areas, according to an environmental group’s study. Greenpeace in Hong Kong said the high concentration could threaten local ecology. It urged authorities to investigate the oil spill and include unprotected sites with high ecological value in the priority conservation projects under the Biodiversity...
Athletes might be the stars of the show, but the Arctic Winter Games can't escape politics. The games kicked off on Sunday with the flyover of a CF-18 fighter jet at the opening ceremony in Whitehorse. Military aircraft flying over sporting events is nothing new in much of the world, of course, but in the Canadian North, it's practically unheard of.
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday the G7 will discuss a possible release of strategic oil reserves, as finance ministers of the world’s leading industrialised nations prepared to meet for crisis talks on the Middle East war. Macron, whose country holds the rotating presidency of the Group of Seven advanced economies, said that “the use of strategic reserves is an option being considered”. A possible meeting of G7 heads of state and government could take place this week, Macron told...
The industry brought in 78.8 million pounds of lobster last year, the lowest total since 2008.
Wild rice, central to Anishinaabe culture, is shrinking as climate change and pollution take a toll. The post A sacred Minnesota food is in decline appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Middle East conflict intensifies, driving oil markets past $100 a barrel as Brent crude reached $118. Fears of energy supply disruption and blocked shipping routes, particularly through the Strait of Hormuz, have caused significant price surges. This volatility impacts global energy supplies and the cost of everyday goods.
The Indian Rupee faced significant pressure, nearing a record low due to soaring crude oil prices and a stronger US dollar, exacerbated by Middle East tensions. Foreign investor outflows and a sharp decline in domestic equities further impacted the currency. Experts warn of further weakening if oil prices remain elevated, potentially pushing the rupee to 93.00.
The biggest economic risks of the war in Iran are likely to be inflationary pressures and slowing growth due to the rising price of oil.
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A near 14% jump in oil prices due to the Iran war triggered an emergency meeting of the G7 with plans to release strategic reserves top of the agenda.
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Southeast Asia is set to see a warmer-than-usual early summer, potentially raising power demand for fuel and straining grids at a time when the Middle East conflict has tightened energy supplies in the region. Across most of maritime and mainland Southeast Asia, home to more than half a billion people, temperatures will be above average for the March-April-May period, according to the latest seasonal outlook published by the Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) on Friday. The forecast...
SINGAPORE: The dollar took another leg higher on Monday, jumping to a three-month peak on the euro as oil surged past $100 a barrel, stocks slid and investors headed for safety as protracted war in the Middle East threatened to disrupt global energy supplies.
How the recent surge in oil prices above $100 a barrel impacts your petrol costs, grocery bills, and household budget in the US, UK, and globally. Learn about the economic ripple effects and market reactions.
A spike in petrol prices at the pump is feared after the cost of a barrel of oil leapt above $100 for the first time in four years.
With oil prices soaring and stock markets falling, economists warn that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East risks knocking growth worldwide and boosting prices Middle East crisis - live updates Oil prices continued to surge on Monday, triggering a stark sell-off across some of the world’s leading stock markets amid growing concern that the US-Israel war on Iran could set the stage for a global economic shock. The Middle East conflict has sparked an energy supply crisis that could risk driving up inflation and interest rates, according to economists, who believe growth is set to weaken while prices rise. Fears of stagflation – where economic activity stagnates, but inflation increases – loom large. Continue reading...
[Vanguard] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has indicated its commitment to stabilising energy supply to Nigeria amid recent shocks in the international oil market.
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The Pentagon said a Space Brigade sergeant was killed and the price of oil increased after Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei as supreme leader and then launched new attacks at Israel and Gulf states.
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President Trump said spiking short-term oil costs triggered by Operation Epic Fury is a “very small price” to pay for peace. Trump posted on Truth Social Sunday that prices would “drop rapidly” once the “destruction of the Iran nuclear threat is over.” Oil prices have surged as Operation Epic Fury enters its second week –...
Iran has named hardliner Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader; Donald Trump says oil price spike ‘a small price to pay’ as markets tumble Full report: Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader Tell us: how have you been affected by the latest events in the Middle East? Rocket and drone attacks have targeted a US diplomatic facility near Baghdad international airport and been intercepted by defence systems, police sources are being quoted as saying. More on this soon. Continue reading...
NY Times: Loss of any oil revenue would be a blow to Iran’s economy, already in crisis.
Benchmark S&P/ASX 200 falls by 4%, marking the single biggest one-day drop since Donald Trump’s ‘liberation day’ tariffs announcement Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australian shares plunged on Monday, wiping about $13obn from the value of the ASX midway through the trading session, after a sharp rise in oil prices caused by the Middle East conflict sparked concerns of a breakout in global inflation. The benchmark S&P/ASX 200 was down 4% in lunchtime trading to dive below the 8,500 point mark, marking the single biggest one-day drop since the announcement of Donald Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs last year . Continue reading...
European Union diplomats are set to hold a video conference with leaders in the Middle East to get their assessment of the situation in the region. Plus, oil prices soar amid escalating conflict. DW has the latest.
California Republicans are calling for Donald Trump to take control of the state's spiraling oil crisis amid concerns it impacts national security.
Gasoline prices in S. Korea are approaching 2,000 won per liter as rising global oil prices linked to tensions in Middle East push fuel costs higher
After its largest increase since the early 1980s over the last week, futures trading on crude oil on Sunday surpassed $100 per barrel.
Iran on Monday named Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his father Ali Khamenei as supreme leader, signalling that hardliners remain firmly in charge, as the week-old US-Israeli war with Iran pushed oil above US$100 a barrel. Mojtaba, a cleric with influence inside Iran’s security forces and vast business networks under his father, had been viewed as a front runner in the lead-up to Sunday’s vote by the Assembly of Experts, a body of 88 clerics tasked with choosing Ali Khamenei’s successor. “By a...
Thick black smoke billowed from oil depots hit by Israeli strikes.
Chris Wright says price increase would last weeks, not months, and that US would not target Iran’s energy industry The US Department of Energy secretary, Chris Wright, said on Sunday that the spike in energy prices would last weeks, at the worst, not months, and that the US would not target Iran’s energy industry. His comments come amid rising anxiety that Iran’s response to the US-Israel strikes, which caused a reduction in shipping through the strait of Hormuz and production slowdowns in some oil and gas producing states in the Middle East, may cause broad economic turbulence and higher inflation. Continue reading...
India's energy security is bolstered by over 250 million barrels of oil reserves, sufficient for nearly two months. Diversified crude imports from 40 countries and a reduced reliance on the Strait of Hormuz mitigate geopolitical risks. India continues to import Russian oil, complying with G7 price caps, while domestic ethanol blending and expanded refining capacity further strengthen its energy independence.
As missiles and drones curtail energy production across the Persian Gulf, analysts warn that water, not oil, may be the resource most at risk in the energy-rich but arid region. Hundreds of desalination plants sit along the Persian Gulf coast, putting individual systems that supply water to millions within range of Iranian missile or drone strikes. Without them, major cities could not sustain their current populations. In Kuwait, about 90 per cent of drinking water comes from desalination, along...
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Iran's Red Crescent society has warned that Tehran may soon be inundated by toxic rain that can cause chemical burns and damage lungs after Israel struck oil facilities in the capital.
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The Middle East conflict is escalating, triggering global economic concerns. Disruptions to trade, energy supplies, and food production are already evident, with potential for significant inflation and reduced growth. Asian economies and global shipping networks face particular vulnerability as tensions persist.
The conflict has hit Europe and Asia harder than the United States, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.
Central bankers and economists warn prolonged conflict could raise retail prices and rip up growth forecasts Heather Stewart: UK must be prepared for a price shock from the Iran war An inflation shock triggered by the US-Israel attack on Iran could wreck a fragile global economic recovery that had been expected to gain momentum this year. With oil and gas prices spiking, despite a pledge from Donald Trump to protect tankers making their way through the crucial strait of Hormuz shipping chokepoint, central bankers and economists have warned that a prolonged conflict could increase retail prices around the world and force them to rip up growth forecasts for this year. Continue reading...
Delhi experienced an unusually early heatwave as temperatures soared to 35.7°C, seven degrees above normal, marking the earliest March heat of this magnitude in 15 years. Clear skies and dry weather are fueling the rise, with forecasts predicting a further climb to 37°C. Nights are also warmer than usual, contributing to the discomfort.
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The supply of oil and other essential commodities may be grabbing the headlines as the US-Iran conflict escalates, but the ripple effects are being felt far beyond energy markets – all the way to the global supply of the saffron used in footbath packs and heat patches. Chinese retail investors have been peppering listed companies with questions about how disruptions tied to the conflict could affect everything from fertiliser imports to the pharmaceutical products containing the prized...
Scientists discover underwater mountain ranges, golden towers of coral, and never-before-seen sea creatures.
Kuwait, a major OPEC member, has significantly reduced its oil and refinery output due to threats against shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Citing "ongoing aggression by the Islamic Republic of Iran," the nation began cutting production by 100,000 barrels daily, with further substantial reductions planned. These measures highlight escalating regional tensions impacting global energy supplies.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In a new report that outlines a dozen high-risk pollutants given new life thanks to weakened, delayed or rescinded regulations, the Environmental Protection Network (EPN), a nonprofit, nonpartisan group of hundreds of former Environmental Protection Agency staff, warns that […]
Amidst Middle East geopolitical tensions, India is bolstering energy security by exploring alternative sources, with Australia and Canada offering additional gas supplies. The nation's diversified import routes, with only 40% of crude passing through the Strait of Hormuz, ensure stable energy availability despite disruptions.
India’s Press Information Bureau insisted that New Delhi was not dependent on “a short-term waiver” to buy Russian oil.
The alarm comes as the crucial Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed to oil tankers.
Whoever controls the Strait of Hormuz, off the coast of Iran, controls nothing less than the sole maritime gateway for most of the Persian Gulf's oil riches to the world.
The US has granted India a temporary waiver to purchase Russian oil stranded at sea, aiming to stabilise global supplies amid West Asian conflict disruptions. This move, praised by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, allows India to ease short-term supply pressures while maintaining its commitment to reducing sanctioned Russian oil imports.
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S. Korea's consumer prices rose 2.0% in February from a year earlier, extending a six-month run of inflation at or above 2% as rising oil prices
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The US has granted India a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, aiming to stabilize global prices amid Middle East supply disruptions. This short-term measure allows India to access millions of barrels of Russian crude currently at sea, easing immediate pressure on refineries worldwide.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri assured citizens there is no energy shortage in India despite West Asian geopolitical tensions. The country has diversified its crude oil imports, with significant supplies now coming from Russia and new LPG contracts with the US, ensuring comfortable availability of fuel.
Thailand’s major oil retailers disagree with a government order for them to triple their reserves to ensure a sufficient supply for motorists during the war in the Middle East.
SINGAPORE - Asian energy buyers are scrambling to find alternatives as the Iran war creates unprecedented supply disruption, but the region has limited longer-term options to reduce its heavy reliance on Middle Eastern oil.
Earlier this week World Meteorological Organization (WMO) announced that the weakening conditions of La Niña conditions are beginning to fade, with climate conditions transitioning toward ENSO-neutral —a phase in which neither El Niño nor La Niña is present and oceanic and atmospheric conditions in the tropical Pacific remain near average. The agency noted that this […]
Gulf energy exporters face potential export shutdowns within weeks due to escalating Iran-US-Israel conflict, warns Qatar's energy minister. This could trigger oil prices to $150 a barrel and severely impact global economies. Qatar has already declared force majeure on LNG exports after an Iranian drone strike, with full recovery expected to take months.
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This conflict exposes the fragility of the global fossil fuel economy and how renewables create resilience.
Energy Minister Saad al-Kaabi says energy prices for everyone will rise if the Iran war continues.
A dangerous storm system is set to rip across much of the US on Friday, putting millions of Americans on alert. The severe weather has tragically killed several people.
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Meg O’Neill will be first woman to serve as CEO of 117-year-oil firm when joining from Woodside Energy in April The incoming chief executive of BP will take home at least £11.7m this year after joining the embattled oil company from a rival, more than double the pay packet earned by her predecessor. Meg O’Neill will join BP from the Australian oil company Woodside Energy in April as the company’s first external hire to its top job, and the first woman to serve as chief executive at the 117-year-old oil major. Continue reading...
Qatar is warning that the Iran war could force the shutdown of Gulf oil and gas exporters, driving oil prices to $150 a barrel.
Justin Miller, who heads the Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement’s Alaska office, had warned he lacked the staffing to keep up with the Trump administration's massive Alaska oil push.
Rahul Gandhi criticized PM Modi's foreign policy, calling the US waiver on Russian oil purchases a result of exploiting a "compromised individual." The Congress questioned this "American blackmail," while the US stated the waiver aims to stabilize global energy amid Middle East tensions, expecting India to increase US oil imports.
Work continues at pace at Rothera Research Station, Antarctica. More areas of the Discovery building, our new scientific support and operations facility, are now handed over to us as we remove some of the legacy buildings. The post 6 March 2026: Postcard from Rothera Research Station appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Asia is bracing itself for another energy shock after a disruption to Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) output sent regional gas prices to their highest level in about three years, exposing what observers say is a dangerous reliance on Middle Eastern fuel supplies. The increase follows Iran’s drone strikes on Qatar in retaliation for Israeli and US attacks in a widening conflict, alongside a blockade of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz – a key artery for global oil and gas trade. Spot LNG...
As the world’s largest oil and gas importer, China undoubtedly faces a significant disruption, what with the US-Israeli war on Iran and its cascading impact across the Gulf. But it could have been worse. Beijing has worked unstintingly for well over a decade to build energy self-reliance and reduce the role of fossil fuels in powering the country’s manufacturing economy. For leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual parliamentary “two sessions” meetings, which will endorse China’s 15th...
[This Day] Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has reassured Nigerians of its unwavering commitment to serving as a stabilising force in the supply of petroleum products amid current shocks in the international oil market fuelled by the ongoing United States and Israeli war against Iran.
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Estimates show that crude could reach $108 a barrel, adding a significant boost to inflation and even pushing some European economies to the brink of recession.
Allowing India refiners to buy Russian oil shows how far the White House is prepared to go to curb energy prices.
The commercial real estate strategy has attracted capital as investors look for ways to create natural hedges against spikes in fossil fuel prices.
Canada’s defence agreement with South Korea signals the two countries’ “middle-power answer” to increasing cooperation between Beijing and Moscow in the Arctic region and Washington’s pressure on its allies for defence burden sharing, analysts said. The agreement, signed on February 25 as part of a 2+2 foreign and defence ministerial meeting, followed the Security and Defence Cooperation Partnership (SDCP) established by the two countries in October. According to a joint statement issued after...
The government has introduced a series of emergency measures to prevent domestic fuel shortages, including increasing oil reserves and suspending most exports, while assuring the public that national energy supplies remain secure.
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[The Conversation Africa] Zimbabwe's 2019 renewable energy policy envisions a transition to green energy in which women and men participate equally and benefit equitably.
South Korea will receive more than 6 million barrels of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Cheong Wa Dae said Friday, amid concerns over energy prices due to the escalating conflict in the Middle East.
California’s war on carbon could blow back at the pump — and wipe out the state’s oil business entirely, a top Chevron executive is warning.
New research by MIT geophysicists could assist efforts to remove carbon from the atmosphere and store it underground.
Investors increasingly concerned about a prolonged war in Middle East and a breakout in global inflation. Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast New Israeli ambassador to Australia says war with Iran will continue ‘as long as we need’ Israel’s new ambassador to Australia, Hillel Newman , said the conflict between the country and Iran will continue “as long as we need” to achieve multiple objectives, including removing the threat of Iranian nuclear and ballistic missile programs. The people of Iran must decide their future. We’re not deciding for them their future. It’s their choice. But we’re trying to remove the fear barrier. The people do want to change. They want to change their regime. They’re oppressed. Continue reading...
CNRL says it's putting Jackpine mine expansion spending on hold until it gets more clarity around expected changes to federal carbon pricing and methane emissions rules.
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