The gulf between Trump’s actions and Gabbard’s worldview made the latter’s position untenable. Perhaps her fate was sealed last June when, less than two weeks before Operation Midnight Hammer, she posted a video in which she said “political elite warmongers are carelessly fomenting fear and tensions between nuclear powers”. The post appeared shortly before the US struck Iran’s nuclear sites in an operation almost borrowed from the plot of Top Gun: Maverick.
The Trump administration likes to cast renewables as a socialist scam, but solar has soared in the competitive markets of the Lone Star State.
China is turning coal waste into a source of critical metals including lithium, gallium and germanium, leveraging its advantages in extraction technology and industrial infrastructure. Coal mining and burning produce large amounts of waste, including coal gangue, the rock embedded in coal seams, and fly ash, the fine particulate ash captured after burning. Traditionally both are used only as low-value cement additives, while their stockpiling consumes land and causes environmental...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat witnessed on Thursday, May 21, 2026 the arrival ceremony of the reactor pressure vessel for the second nuclear unit at the El Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, along with key strategic components at El Dabaa specialized seaport ahead of their installation later this year. In a statement, the … The post Reactor pressure vessel for Dabaa nuclear plant’s to be installed in 2026 appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Two people were wounded in an attack on Russia's fifth largest oil export hub in Novorossiysk, the local mayor said.
At least 90 people have been killed in a blast at a coal mine in the central Chinese province of Shanxi. State news agency Xinhua reported that the gas explosion happened in Qinyuan county, about 520km (320 miles) southwest of Beijing, on Friday after the mine issued a carbon monoxide alert late in the day. There were 247 workers underground at the time of the blast. It was unclear whether other workers remained trapped. Earlier reports had listed only eight dead, and the sudden rise in the...
The gas explosion occurred late on Friday at the Liushenyu coal mine in Qinyuan county, with 247 workers on duty underground, according to state media.
Uttarakhand faces a growing 'ghost village' crisis as over 1,700 villages become uninhabited. Livelihood scarcity, climate change, and fading traditions drive migration, leaving behind elderly residents and silent fields. Experts emphasize the need for imaginative solutions beyond infrastructure to revive rural life and make villages aspirational again.
The explosion took place at 19:29 local time on Friday at a coal mine in northern China.
Khon Kaen University is developing bio-oil from sugarcane leaves to cut agricultural waste and support clean energy production, with the prototype technology capable of producing up to 1,000 litres daily.
India's economy has faced significant challenges from global oil price surges over the past fifty years. From the 1973 Arab embargo to the recent Hormuz disruption, these shocks have impacted inflation and foreign exchange reserves. Policymakers have continuously adapted strategies to manage these crises, balancing economic stability with consumer needs.
The rationing measures in annexed Crimea’s largest city come as Ukrainian drone strikes against oil refineries across Russia cause a slump in fuel production.
A pipeline rupture in East Los Angeles early Friday morning resulted in a crude oil spill, according to officials.
Ukraine has escalated its offensive by targeting a Russian oil refinery situated in Yaroslavl, roughly 700 kilometers away from its own territory, as declared by President Zelenskyy. He positioned this response as a fair counteraction in the ongoing conflict, propelling the conflict back into Russian territory.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki says Kenya remains on course to achieve its ambitious target of planting 15 billion trees by the year 2032 as part of efforts to expand forest cover and combat climate change.
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a severe global energy crisis, potentially pushing oil prices to $200 per barrel by late 2026. Wood Mackenzie's report outlines three scenarios, with the worst-case predicting a significant economic contraction. This warning echoes Iran's own earlier predictions amid escalating regional tensions.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Texas sun keeps rising, as Texas coal wanes. For the first time ever, solar is set to generate more electricity than coal in the power market managed by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. Nobody is building new coal power […]
Despite U.S. opposition, an overwhelming majority of nations agreed that failing to address climate change could be grounds to seek reparations.
Oil prices surged Friday amid lingering uncertainty over US-Iran peace talks and ongoing concerns about supply disruptions via the Strait of Hormuz. Despite recent gains, benchmarks are set for a weekly dip. While gaps in negotiations have narrowed, any toll system in the Strait is deemed unacceptable.
Ukraine has ramped-up attacks on Baltic Sea ports used for Russian energy exports in an attempt to hit Moscow’s war chest.
Fears over the volatility of oil and gas supply is invigorating a global push to switch to clean electricity.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis -- The United Nations General Assembly reached a major legal milestone on May 20, 2026, by adopting Resolution "A/80/L.65," which transforms climate commitments into international legal obligations. The text secured a broad majority of 141 votes, while Tunisia opted to abstain.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 22 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02667-0Author Correction: Atmospheric warming contributions from airborne microplastics and nanoplastics
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited the Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture in northern Xinjiang – one of China’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production. In the second of a two-part series, she discovers how China is leveraging coal chemicals to offset oil shocks. It is late April, and northern Xinjiang is already gripped by scorching heat. Salt flats...
Grocery stores and other sectors will be allowed to use more "super pollutants" in their refrigeration systems.
Warming may soon exceed rice’s long-standing thermal limits.
Surging demand, low reserves and reduced Middle East exports predicted to cause global crunch by August Oil markets will enter the “red zone” by July and August as stocks dwindle before the summer travel season amid a shortage of fresh oil exports from the Middle East, the executive director of the International Energy Agency warned on Thursday. Fatih Birol added that the most important solution to the Iran war energy shock was a full and unconditional reopening of the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...
These powerful tropical storms are generally becoming more intense as the world warms.
Climate change denial has become untenable yet Hanson’s party digs in – with conspiracy theories, cherrypicking and claims that are easy to refute Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast As the populist rightwing One Nation surges in the polls, its position on climate change is fixed firmly on the denial of decades of evidence showing the planet, and Australia, are getting hotter. The science linking the burning of fossil fuels to rising temperatures is 130 years old and, as the evidence has stacked up, Australians are feeling it with increasing weather extremes. Continue reading...
In a significant leap for green-energy tracking, researchers from Peking University and Alibaba Group’s Damo Academy have used AI to map hundreds of thousands of solar and wind installations across China. The initiative resulted in a first-of-its-kind national inventory designed to help coordinate the country’s ambitious green transition. By leveraging a self-developed AI model from Damo, the research team processed a massive 7.56 terabytes of satellite imagery. The algorithm identified 319,972...
Ninety-two scientists will lose their jobs in the latest round of cuts, which one scientist warns will leave the agency’s capacity to predict climate change “running on a dial-up modem”.
A Turning Point for Europe's Seas: How Sustainable Ocean Plans Can Help the EU Ocean Act Succeed alicia.cypress… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 08:30 Europe’s seas are under mounting pressure. From intense fishing and shipping traffic to expanding offshore renewable energy and the urgent need to protect marine ecosystems –– demands on the ocean are growing fast. But, under current governance structures, policies and protections are managed in silos, lacking coherent coordination across competing priorities. This is resulting in cumulative impacts that current systems are ill-equipped to address. In response, the European Commission launched the EU Ocean Pact last year to create a more unified and strategic approach to governing the national waters of the 22 EU member...
The consortium's goal: Make geothermal energy "accessible and usable" by having states, developers and investors work together on permitting and financing.
Farmworkers, including kids, can suffer from nicotine poisoning when they handle tobacco leaves – a threat that’s growing in a warming climate. The post Climate change could make picking tobacco even more dangerous appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The world built and commissioned more coal power in 2025, but used the polluting fuel less, with the United States the only major economy to substantially increase generation, a new analysis shows.
Member states this week (May 20) deliberated over a draft resolution on states’ obligations in respect of climate change following the advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The General Assembly agreed to take measures to uphold the ICJ’s advisory opinion for member states to meet their existing obligations to climate justice under […]
STATEMENT: Honoring Rafe Pomerance, a Pioneer of Climate Action darla.vanhoorn… Thu, 05/21/2026 - 05:37 Rafe Pomerance was one of the first to understand that climate change is the defining challenge of our time. He spent his life demanding we treat it that way. Today, we mourn his passing. Over the last five decades, Rafe worked tirelessly to put climate action on the political agenda —inspiring countless environmental advocates in the process. He lobbied policymakers, forged coalitions, and pushed for concrete targets when the political will to act on climate was scarce. Among his many achievements, he helped organize the landmark 1986 U.S. Senate hearings on the greenhouse effect, a notable turning point in public awareness of climate risks. He was a key architect...
[UN News] A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is "a powerful affirmation" of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António Guterres.
Oil prices edged higher as supply disruption fears from the Iran conflict and falling US crude stockpiles emerged. Brent crude reached $105.83 and WTI $99.23, recovering from a sharp decline after US-Iran negotiation reports. Tensions around the Strait of Hormuz persist, impacting global shipments and forcing nations to tap reserves.
The nonbinding measure expresses support for an international court ruling that pressures countries to reduce carbon emissions. It was also an act of defiance against the U.S. and other oil producers.
The appeal stems from a landmark 2021 ruling that was the first to require a private company to scale back its climate impact.
The 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law reserved $4.3 billion for states to clean up abandoned oil and gas sites. Officials say old hurdles are being cleared.
It's just the latest development in a more-than-decade-long fight over the natural gas pipeline.
Without urgent intervention England faces water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, peers tell government Rainwater harvesting, the use of grey water in homes and an urgent campaign to reduce water usage across society are vital to prevent water shortages of 5bn litres a day by 2055, the government has been told. Without intervention, England will face severe water shortages in the coming decades, as climate change-induced weather patterns, population growth and the expansion of industries such as water-intensive datacentres put excessive demand on supplies and endanger life, according to a House of Lords report published on Thursday. Changes to building regulations to require new homes to achieve a maximum water usage of 105 litres a person a day and accelerated grey water reuse. ...
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.
North Sea heavyweight makes progress with controversial oil field developments as Iran war fallout boosts appeal of UK assets.
The US, Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia – some of the highest oil-producing nations and major greenhouse gas emitters – opposed the measure The UN has voted 141-8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the US – which is the world’s biggest historical emitter – among the small group opposing it. The UN secretary general, António Guterres, said Wednesday’s general assembly vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protecting citizens from the “escalating climate crisis”. Continue reading...
Chery Automobile, China’s largest car exporter by deliveries, expects its overseas sales of electric vehicles (EVs) to jump as much as 27 per cent this year, as a global energy crisis spurs demand for battery-powered vehicles. Zhang Guibing, the president of Chery International, said on Wednesday that pure electric and plug-in hybrid models were projected to represent as much as 70 per cent of the carmaker’s total deliveries outside the mainland in 2026. That would equate to roughly 1.05 million...
Suit says administration is impinging on rights to life and liberty by worsening planet-warming and toxic pollution Eva v Goliath: the 20-year-old climate activist taking on Trump and the fossil fuel industry Eighteen American youth are demanding that a court immediately halt the Trump administration’s repeal of the scientific finding underpinning virtually all US climate regulations. The plaintiffs sued the Trump administration in February days after officials revoked the 2009 endangerment finding , which found that greenhouse gas pollution threatens public health and welfare. Filed in the Washington DC circuit court of appeals Venner v EPA alleges that the move infringes upon rights guaranteed by the US constitution, including to religious freedom, life and liberty. Continue reading...
Climate change is pushing starving grey whales to San Francisco Bay, where ship strikes led to 40% of 21 deaths Ferries, cargo ships and tankers cut through choppy waters in the San Francisco Bay on Tuesday as a whale surfaced nearby, its spout barely visible against the white caps. Until now, whales could easily go unnoticed by mariners, but an AI-powered detection network launched this week is designed to track them day and night. The system, called WhaleSpotter, scans the bay around the clock for whale blows and heat signatures up to 2 nautical miles away, alerting mariners to slow down or reroute when whales are nearby. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Stakeholders in the Rwenzori Region have formalized a regional alliance aimed at strengthening climate resilience and promoting sustainable water resource management under the Strengthening Smallholder Farmer Resilience to Climate Change (SFR2CC) project.
Climate change is helping create conditions that are driving the rodent boom—dubbed a ratada—in Argentina.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Bob Henson The odds are in El Niño’s favor right now. This natural weather phenomenon, part of the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO, occurs when warmer-than-average water extends throughout most of the equatorial Pacific Ocean just below the surface. That’s happening now. And powerful bursts of westerly wind have pushed immense amounts of warm water eastward, toward the Niño3.4 region where sea surface temperature, along with other atmospheric conditions, is used to assess the state of ENSO. On May 14, in its monthly ENSO outlook , the NOAA/National Weather Service Climate Prediction Center gave an 82% chance that El Niño will be in place for the period May through July, which implies...
The results show oil and gas companies are scooping up leases, though they have largely spurned calls to ramp up drilling.
Bees are vital pollinators, crucial for global food security and ecosystems, yet face severe threats from climate change, pesticides, and habitat loss. Their declining populations, particularly in India, signal a critical ecological crisis. Urgent action is needed from farmers and citizens to protect these essential insects.
Oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said talks with Iran to end the war are in their "final stages."
China and Europe on Tuesday launched their first jointly developed satellite, a space mission that will explore the precise mechanism of the Earth’s defence against solar wind. The successful collaboration on the Solar Wind Magnetosphere Ionosphere Link Explorer (SMILE) comes as Beijing and Brussels are locked in escalating trade and geopolitical tensions, largely driven by the European Union’s massive trade deficit with China. The satellite has been jointly designed and developed by the Chinese...
Sharp surges in energy, fertilizer, and food prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Persian Gulf strikingly illustrate the deep interconnections between geopolitical conflict, food insecurity, and the fragility of fossil fuel–dependent food systems. Besides carrying roughly 20 million barrels of oil per day (about 27 percent of global oil exports), the Strait of […]
A landmark General Assembly resolution adopted on Wednesday is “a powerful affirmation” of international law, climate justice and science, according to UN chief António Guterres.
The UK moved to loosen its Russian sanctions in a controversial move aimed at preventing shortages of diesel and jet fuel, as the war in Iran eats into global oil buffers. The move highlights how Britain has become more reliant on fuel imports than other major European nations, and has prompted political backlash over the government’s commitment to support Ukraine. The European Union is not currently planning a similar measure, according to people with knowledge of the matter, who asked not to...
Indonesia will require exports of key commodities to pass through a state-appointed enterprise in a sweeping effort to curb revenue leaks, tighten oversight of natural resources and keep more foreign exchange earnings at home. The policy, announced by President Prabowo Subianto in a rare address to parliament on Wednesday, would apply to palm oil, coal and ferroalloys – three major export earners for Southeast Asia’s largest economy. Under the new regulation, producers would have to sell their...
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana will need an estimated $53.3 billion over the next decade to implement its revised climate action plan, underscoring the scale of investment required to tackle climate change while sustaining national development.
A new report on how the UK must adapt to climate change charts the risks and recommends targets. What does it tell us about Scotland?
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty warned of the impact of escalating regional tensions on global trade and energy markets during a meeting in London with Secretary-General of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Arsenio Dominguez. Abdelatty said the regional escalation has led to higher shipping and insurance costs and disruptions … The post FM: regional escalation threatens global trade, energy flows appeared first on Egypt Independent.
As the oil crisis deepens across the globe, households and industries are using less fossil fuel — maybe permanently.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07833D, Paper Cheng Shen, Ze Jin, Jiaqiang Zhang, Ran Su, Yongqi Bai, Quan Liu, Ziyi Ge The lightweight, conformable nature of flexible organic solar cells positions them as a critical enabling technology for emerging application such as self-powered wearable electronics and distributed IoT networks. While recent... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Normally, resolutions voted at the United Nations General Assembly do not make the headlines. As nonbinding and mostly symbolic, rich in principles yet empty and lacking the power to carry consequences, these statements are shrugged off and ignored. But there are exceptions, and today’s (May 20) UNGA vote is one of them. The reason is […]
[GroundUp] Models suggest winter storms will become less frequent but more severe
Wales' new government must do more to prepare the country for climate change, says an advisory body.
Electric cars are expected to reach 30 percent of vehicle sales this year.
Like many cities, Denver's largest source of greenhouse gas emissions is its buildings. Heating and cooling skyscrapers requires a lot of fossil fuels. Now, the city is trying a surprising solution.
Asia’s clean energy push is facing heightened supply-chain risk as the Middle East conflict disrupts aluminium and nickel production and could raise costs for solar panels, wind turbines and grid upgrades. Countries such as Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines have installed more rooftop solar panels and other green infrastructure in recent years, driven by high power bills caused by elevated oil and gas prices. However, these green projects are facing uncertainties as the blockade of the...
Schools should introduce air conditioning to prevent learning days being lost to hot days, it says.
The government must act to redress the unequal impact of climate change, or risk rising temperatures making disparities worse UK ‘built for climate that no longer exists’ and needs urgent changes to survive global heating, report warns It may not always feel like it, but Britons are going to have to get used to living in a hot country. Temperatures are already 1.4C above the historic norm, and heading for a 2C rise in the next two decades. This may not sound like much, but it will mean far higher temperatures in summer – heatwaves as high as 45C lasting for more than a week, dwarfing the previous record of 40C in 2022 – as well as more frequent droughts and severe flooding, according to a major report published on Wednesday. Continue reading...
Last week, US President Donald Trump landed in China aiming to secure the kind of blockbuster trade deals he championed nine years ago – spanning everything from soybeans to aircraft and energy. By the time he departed, it was clear that reality would fall far short of expectations. Despite Trump hailing a “fantastic deal”, China did not announce the massive buying spree that many had anticipated. Now, just days after Trump’s exit, Russian President Vladimir Putin is arriving in China with...
Currently, a barrel of West Texas intermediate crude oil is down about 87 cents to $1.08. Crude oil is down about $1.60 cents a barrel, with trading at about $110 a barrel.
[Daily Maverick] As global health leaders gather this month for the World Health Assembly in Geneva, the question is no longer whether climate change threatens health. Africa needs climate action that saves lives now.
Attack marks first time military action has forced a fully operating nuclear power plant to rely on backup generators • Middle East crisis – live updates A drone strike that cut off external power to a nuclear reactor in the United Arab Emirates this week has revived concerns over the safety of nuclear plants during wartime. Reactor no 3 at the Barakah nuclear plant lost off-site power, which is critical for its own functioning, for about 24 hours after the attack on Sunday, forcing it to rely on emergency diesel generators. Continue reading...
If wind-assisted cargo ships chose routes based entirely on where the winds are better, their fuel use could be cut in half or even completely eliminated
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A new global report by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction has warned that progress in decarbonising the buildings and construction sector is slowing, threatening global climate targets and increasing exposure to energy price shocks.
Shidvar Island, only some 3.3 square miles large, is designated as a wetland of international importance.
Rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure in Canada collides with laws meant to protect endangered species Environmental groups in Canada fear endangered orcas could become a casualty of Mark Carney’s push for a new oil pipeline, as the rush to develop fossil fuel infrastructure collides with laws meant to protect threatened species. The decades-long tragedy of the critically endangered southern resident orcas has become emblematic of ecosystem in crisis. But fishermen, whale-watching companies and the marine transport industry have long feuded over bears the most blame. Continue reading...
A prominent American business group in China has called for expanded energy trade between the world’s two largest economies – a move first floated by US President Donald Trump during his state visit to Beijing last week. Analysts, however, warn that uncompetitive pricing could limit Chinese demand. “Energy remains a centrepiece of the bilateral relationship,” said Markel Hubinette, who sits on the American Chamber of Commerce in China’s board of governors. Speaking at the Global Trade and...
Oil prices dipped Tuesday as President Trump announced a pause on planned attacks against Iran, opening doors for potential talks. This development comes amid ongoing Middle East tensions that have disrupted the crucial Strait of Hormuz, impacting global supply. Consequently, fuel prices in India saw another hike, with petrol and diesel rates increasing significantly.
[Premium Times] Environmental activists say the media must resist corporate narratives and independently investigate pollution incidents.
Get ready for a biology lesson. Certain plants have extra sets of chromosomes. And it turns out, it's a useful trait for a species facing a dramatic event like climate change.
A second extension of the waiver indicates that oil market pressures from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz have not eased.
The nation’s largest builder of wind and solar projects is moving into the heart of the data center boom with its plans to acquire Virginia’s Dominion Energy. It could affect energy prices and the environment.
Emission reductions are “likely to be considerably lower than assumed by the federal government,” says the Council of Experts on Climate Change.
[Afrobarometer] Majority say developed countries are to blame and should help Seychelles confront the climate crisis.
[The Conversation Africa] Hantaviruses are not new. They have circulated for decades in rodent populations, particularly in rats and mice. Humans can become infected if they are bitten or scratched by a rodent or by inhaling aerosolised particles. These are tiny bits of rodent urine, faeces or saliva floating through the air that are contaminated by the virus.
Oil giant expands in North Sea after cutting hundreds of jobs in Aberdeen
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 19 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02640-xClimate change impacts are no longer distant but have entered people’s everyday experiences. Here we look back on a 2011 paper that showed how direct personal experience shapes people’s climate change perceptions, their beliefs about the efficacy of their action and willingness to act, and how the field of research has evolved.
'Not endless': Iran has effectively halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly impacting India's economy. Rising crude oil prices have led to a Rs 3 per litre fuel hike, eroded investor wealth by over Rs 5.85 lakh crore, and pushed the rupee to an all-time low. Foreign investors are also withdrawing funds, while the import bill has surged.
China's economic recovery is facing headwinds as factories slow and consumer spending falters, with April data revealing a significant slowdown. Weak domestic demand, coupled with a challenging global environment marked by geopolitical conflicts and rising energy costs, is squeezing growth. While exports remain strong, they are insufficient to offset internal weaknesses, prompting concerns about the need for further policy support.
The claims made by the International Panel on Climate Change were ludicrous, but the money that flowed to green groups and politicians to promote them and their preferred “solutions” was only too real.
Germany is set to miss its 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target, experts warned Monday, urging Berlin to swiftly overhaul a recently unveiled climate action plan.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Rafael Méndez Tejeda El Niño is (probably) coming back later this year. And this time, it’s unfolding against a backdrop of unusually warm oceans and an even warmer climate system than the last time we experienced this natural climate pattern. Here is what you need to know about it. What is El Niño? The term El Niño is part of a broader phenomenon called El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO. It’s a recurring climate pattern involving changes in sea surface temperatures across the central and eastern tropical Pacific. Copernicus, a European climate data service, reported that in March 2026, the average sea surface temperatures in the Pacific reached 20.97°C –...
African Cities Use Nature to Fight Floods and Climate Change sarah.brown@wri.org Mon, 05/18/2026 - 09:58 When torrential rains hit Kinshasa in April 2025, the city of 20 million came to a standstill. Floodwaters submerged more than half the city as the Ndjili River and smaller streams overflowed, quickly overwhelming the city’s drainage capacity. Lives were lost and thousands displaced, with more than 1,000 homes destroyed . Those living in shanties at the city’s periphery were particularly hard hit. Kinshasa is Africa’s third-largest city and one of its fastest-growing. Urban planners simply can’t keep up as the city’s borders push farther and farther into the hinterlands. ...
Ottawa and Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a pact to fast-track a pipeline carrying more than 1 million barrels of oil a day to the Pacific.
Iranian outlet Tasnim reported that the U.S. offered an interim waiver on oil sanctions against the country.
Energy security comes from using local, renewable resources to power, heat and cool communities, as Ukraine is doing Donald Trump ’s unjustified war on Iran and the resulting global fuel crisis is a continuing reminder that true energy security and independence will continue to elude us so long as we remain dependent on fossil fuels. Whether it’s wars over oil and gas resource access or attacks on fossil fuel power plants and energy grids, this reliance on finite resources only worsens a country’s threat profile. News this month of Russia’s deadly attacks on Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Russian drones swarming Ukrainian power stations, and Kyiv running out of time to prepare for another winter of attacks on its energy grid illustrates this urgency. The US representative Lloyd...
If you are going to take your car in for an oil change, you want to make sure it is done right. Many customers don't recommend taking it here, though.
Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation, and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty condemned in the strongest terms the targeting of the vicinity of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the UAE. This came during a phone call held on Sunday, May 17, 2026, between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt and the Deputy Prime Minister … The post FM deplores targeting of vicinity of UAE’s Barakah Nuclear Power Plant appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The project is expected to complement the existing oil pipeline of 1.8 million barrels a day to meet global demand
Trump warning over peace talks drives up crude price as UK gilts hit by uncertainty over Starmer leadership Business live – latest updates Oil prices rose and global bonds wobbled on Monday, as fresh tensions in the Middle East fed inflation fears and bets that central banks will have to increase interest rates. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, rose on Monday, after an attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates. Continue reading...
A fresh warning from President Donald Trump and reports of rising tensions around the Strait of Hormuz pushed oil prices higher and weighed on global markets Monday as indirect negotiations between Washington and Tehran continued.
It's cheap and easy, and supporters see plug-in solar as a way to drive a bigger cultural shift around renewable energy. But obstacles remain.
As India navigates rapid urbanization, it faces a pressing crisis: approximately 35% of the world's most polluted affluent cities are located here. While major metropolitan areas are making strides towards cleaner urban living, numerous smaller cities continue to depend on fossil fuels for transportation, manufacturing, and energy.
Although he holds stock in oil and gas companies that would be affected by the decision, Justice Samuel Alito doesn’t have holdings in the companies in this specific appeal.
Aerosols reduced global solar generation by 5.8 percent in 2023, researchers said.
[UN News] Soaring housing costs, climate shocks and conflicts are leaving millions without adequate shelter - but what can be done? As the 13th UN World Urban Forum opens on Sunday in Baku, Azerbaijan, participants will grapple with solutions to a deepening global housing crisis.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02658-1The authors consider connectivity—specifically, the functional effectiveness of climate connectivity (FECC)—under climate change. Under high emissions (SSP5-8.5), FECC is projected to decline across 77% of the global land area by 2061–2080, risking ecological isolation and subsequent biodiversity loss.
Professor Eloise Marais from the University College London talks about her research on pollution from satellites and its impact on earth's climate.
A drone strike on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates sparked a fire at the facility Sunday, defense officials said.
A drone strike targeted the United Arab Emirates’ Barakah nuclear power plant on Sunday, setting an electrical generator ablaze on its perimeter and again straining the shaky ceasefire in the Iran war. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack, which caused no radiological release nor injuries, authorities in the UAE’s capital, Abu Dhabi, said. However, suspicion immediately fell on Iran, which has been increasingly threatening the UAE over recent days as the country hosted...
Known for his ‘Manitowoc Minute’ skits and midwestern humor, the journalist turned comedian is speaking out against the AI datacenter boom in Wisconsin Last summer, journalist turned comedian Charlie Berens started getting social media messages from concerned Wisconsin residents about plans for a massive datacenter campus in their state. The developer, Vantage Data Centers, claimed the $8 bn project would largely run on zero-emission energy resources like solar, wind and battery storage. The company said the campus would bring thousands of temporary construction jobs and potentially more than 1,000 permanent jobs to Port Washington, a city of 13,000 people about a half-hour north of Milwaukee. Residents opposed the project for what they said was lack of transparency and criticized the lucrative...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 10, 2026 thru Sat, May 16, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (10 articles) This critical climate system is tipping…. Or is it? DrGilbz on Youtube, Ella Gilbert, May 9, 2026. This summer, the American water crisis becomes real Concerns over water access are poised to consume summer in the U.S., as crises in Corpus Christi and across the Colorado River threaten to boil over. Grist, Molly Taft, May 10, 2026. Poll: Most Coloradans say climate change is harming human health More than 1 in 3 Coloradans say they or a loved one has experienced a climate-change related health impact, according to new...
The 2022 World Cup failed to deliver on its environmental promises. From air travel emissions to heat-related dangers, the 2026 edition will be even worse Soccer fans are increasingly watching preparations for the 2026 World Cup through their fingers. The most popular sporting event on the planet is awash in controversy, whether it’s the eye-watering ticket prices , the question of Iran’s participation while the president of one of the host countries threatens war crimes against it, or the role that US Immigration and Customs Enforcement may or may not play in policing the event. And yet, lost in the political pyrotechnics is a fiasco that carries as much long-term peril as any: the tournament’s staggering contribution to runaway climate change. The 2026 World Cup is not only the...
A Chinese company is turning the emissions from a coal-fired power plant into fertiliser, expanding the application of a technology that could make both carbon capture and food cheaper. A report published on Monday by China Electric Power News cited a person involved in the project as saying that “flue gas enters from one end of the pipe, and fertiliser comes out from the other end”. China Electric Power News is a newspaper under the National Development and Reform Commission, China’s top...
China has launched a new offensive on desertification in western Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, deploying the same technology used on the moon to help safeguard food security. Last month, several projects involving sand control, desertification prevention, and wind erosion and salinity management were launched at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Xinjiang Institute of Ecology and Geography (XIEG). The projects are meant to help the region build an ecological barrier to protect the region’s...
Astonishingly, it shows for the first time that Labour realise the rush for Net Zero will come at the expense of the environment, but are pushing ahead anyway.
Like lobster rolls, wild blueberries are iconic in Maine. But heat and drought have set the plants back to a point where many small farmers are struggling against reduced yields and increased costs for mulch and irrigation.
RECAP: Emerging Asian markets fell on Friday as surging oil prices and limited progress in US-Iran peace negotiations heightened concerns over inflation and economic uncertainty. As well, the Trump-Xi summit produced little news to excite investors.
Ford and GM are backing away from electric vehicles and moving into the battery storage business. And it all comes back to AI.
Exclusive: Commission says alert would trigger coordinated international response that could help avoid millions dying The climate crisis should be declared a global public health emergency by the World Health Organization, or millions more people will die unnecessarily, leading international experts have said. The independent pan-European commission on climate and health , which was convened by the WHO, concluded the climate crisis was such a worldwide threat to health that the WHO should declare it “a public health emergency of international concern ” (Pheic). Continue reading...
Prime Minister Mark Carney and the leader of Canada’s oil-rich Alberta province took a major step on Friday towards building an oil pipeline that could substantially increase crude exports to Asia. Expanding overseas energy exports has emerged as a key part of Carney’s strategy to reduce Canada’s economic reliance on the US, but plans for a new pipeline are facing stiff resistance over environmental concerns. Alberta’s conservative Premier Danielle Smith was a relentless critic of Carney’s...
Oil change chains can make routine maintenance easier, but J.D. Power's 2026 customer satisfaction rankings show some leave a better impression than others.
Peugeot and Jeep, owned by French-Italian automotive group Stellantis, have committed to fresh investments to build electric cars with its partner Dongfeng Motor, as more international marques join the fight against Chinese rivals in the world’s largest car market. Stellantis announced on Friday that four electric vehicles (EVs) under the two storied auto brands would roll off the production lines in 2027 as the European carmaker leverages Chinese technologies to assemble best-class cars for the...
Somali pirates are profiting from the war in Iran as commercial ships, bypassing conflict routes through lengthy detours around Africa, sail into their strike zone. The intensifying conflict in the Middle East has choked traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital route for roughly 20% of the world’s oil, natural gas and critical … The post Somali piracy on the rise as Iran war forces ships into high-risk detours appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Trump administration is working to undo the 2024 greenhouse gas standards for coal- and gas-fired power plants.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Supreme Court justice Samuel Alito, who owns stock in oil companies, may be violating court ethics codes by participating in certain cases that could benefit Big Oil, government watchdog groups say. In a Thursday letter, a coalition of watchdog organizations called on the Senate […]
China has agreed to buy U.S. oil, President Donald Trump said, as a substantial amount of Iranian exports to the Asian giant continue to be blocked by Washington's blockade of the key waterway.
A ‘climate battery’ system helps plants thrive all winter – no fossil fuels needed. The post Pennsylvania greenhouse stays warm by storing heat underground appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- In a groundbreaking effort to tackle pollution, deforestation, and energy challenges at once, a local environmental initiative in Liberia is transforming waste into clean fuel and contaminated water into safer resources for communities.
Climate and transport organisations warn ministers not to ‘sleepwalk into crisis’ amid Iran war oil and gas shortages Private jets should be banned and the speed limit on UK motorways reduced to 60mph as part of a pre-emptive effort to ease the looming fuel supply crisis, according to leading climate and transport organisations. The group – including Greenpeace and Transport and Environment – are calling on ministers not to “sleepwalk into a crisis” that could lead to severe shortages of jet fuel and spiralling petrol prices at the pump in the coming months. Continue reading...
The UAE will speed up the construction of a new oil pipeline to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, which remains closed as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran continue.
Fuel prices have increased across India. Petrol and diesel rates have gone up by Rs 3 per litre. Opposition parties are criticising the Modi government. They state that elections are over and price recovery has begun. This hike comes amid global energy price surges. India had previously absorbed these pressures. State-owned oil companies are now adjusting prices.
The Electric Reliability Council of Texas said solar outproduced coal power in its region in 2025, while a new federal projection put 2026 as the first year that could happen.
The companies argue suits by state and local governments are barred by federal law and threaten to impose "ruinous" costs on industry.
“Where China leads, others follow,” said Simon Stiell, executive secretary of the UNFCCC.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met with Cuban officials in Havana on Thursday, the communist government said, as the island endures record energy shortages. The visit comes at a low moment in US-Cuba relations, after Washington imposed a fuel blockade on its neighbour in January and US President Donald Trump slapped sanctions on the island and mused about taking it over. The meeting with Ratcliffe took place “in a context marked by the complexity of bilateral relations, with the aim of contributing...
This story is from Floodlight, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates the powers stalling climate action, in partnership with High Country News. Sign up for Floodlight’s newsletter here. At the end of a dirt road along the northeastern edge of Montana’s Crazy Mountains, a simple sign warns visitors they are now entering private property. For fifth-generation […]
Groups say supreme court justice, who owns oil stocks, may be violating ethics codes by participating in certain cases The supreme court justice Samuel Alito, who owns stock in oil companies, may be violating court ethics codes by participating in certain cases that could benefit big oil, government watchdog groups say. In a Thursday letter , a coalition of watchdog organizations called on the Senate judiciary committee to investigate Alito, the sole supreme court justice with holdings in energy companies. Continue reading...
Unlike humans, many plants have more than two sets of chromosomes. This trait may help them adapt to environmental upheaval, such as climate change.
India's wholesale inflation surged to 8.30% in April 2026, a significant jump from March's 3.88%. This spike is primarily attributed to soaring fuel, power, and crude oil prices, exacerbated by the West Asia crisis. Mineral oils, basic metals, and manufactured products also contributed to the rise, impacting various sectors.
The Trump administration proposed rolling back a Biden-era requirement for coal ash wastewater that can contain arsenic, mercury and other pollutants.
Saudi Arabia informed OPEC that its production of oil dropped more than 40% to its lowest level since 1990, according to a new report.
Open access notables The Perils of Climate Catastrophism: A Call to Situate Crisis and Change , Bickerstaff, Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Change Catastrophic imaginaries are inextricably bound to how we think about climate change and also how we respond—individually and collectively—to the urgent challenges of achieving rapid reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. This advanced review reflects on, and problematises, the power and persistence of ideas about climate catastrophe. It is argued that this politically and culturally dominant framing of imminent planetary devastation impedes and constrains action on climate change. It is a position that underlines, I suggest, a need to rethink and better situate our narratives of, and relations to, climate...
RELEASE: WRI Appoints Dr. Nick Wayth as Global Director of WRI Polsky Energy Center darla.vanhoorn… Thu, 05/14/2026 - 07:00 WASHINGTON (May 14, 2026) — World Resources Institute (WRI) today announced the appointment of Dr. Nick Wayth as the first Global Director of the WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition. Established in 2025 with foundational support from Michael and Tanya Polsky through the Polsky Foundation, the WRI Polsky Energy Center harnesses analytical power, convening ability and global expertise to help orchestrate the transition to a clean, abundant, affordable and reliable energy future. As Global Director, Wayth will lead the Center’s strategy, partnerships and global engagement, overseeing a distributed international team...
Where scientists see climate change at work, others see the designs of a global cabal.
River meandering and migration are fundamental processes worldwide, and the high Himalayas offer an opportunity to test whether river morphodynamics are shifting in response to a rapidly changing climate. We used remote-sensing imagery and field ...
The world's clean energy superpower also emits the most CO2. But coal-fired power may have peaked as China electrifies its economy with ever more renewables.
A writer experienced everything in spring: supernatural plants, chronic illness and a multi-generational curse called climate change. The post The Southwest’s superbloom was a beautiful nightmare appeared first on High Country News.
If resolution is passed governments will have legal responsibility to cut greenhouse gas emissions The UN’s willingness to tackle the climate crisis in a fair and legal way will be tested next week during a critical vote of the UN general assembly in New York. Every member state is being asked to back a series of landmark findings on climate justice from the international court of justice (ICJ) as part of a new political resolution. If passed, it will mean governments recognise they have a legal responsibility to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, including tackling fossil fuels. Continue reading...
The conservative justice, who owns significant sums of oil and gas stock, has not recused himself from a major climate change case that could benefit the fossil fuel industry.
The investments show growing confidence in a renewable energy that has roots in oil and gas fields.
State regulators plan a hearing to discuss ways to reuse contaminated water that’s produced along with oil and gas.
[The Conversation Africa] The global economy still largely follows a simple pattern: extract natural resources, manufacture products, use them and then throw them away. This "take, make, dispose" model has driven economic growth for decades. But increasing use of resources has also damaged the environment, contributing to climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution.
The energy crisis is incentivizing ambitious solar power decisions across Southeast Asia.
Energy insecurity turns treatable illness into financial crisis. Health resilience depends on energy sovereignty. Health systems cannot function reliably when they depend on volatile global fuel markets.
ATCO CEO Nancy Southern says nobody wants to have extra costs imposed upon them, but the Canadian oil industry is 'extraordinarily innovative' and can find ways to compete.
The pipeline remains stalled months after Gazprom signed a “legally binding” memorandum with China, even despite the global energy crisis.
[This Day] Abuja -- Brings DI-3 well onstream under 6 months
[This Day] With the disruption of work on the 80-kilometre gas pipeline being constructed from Sagamu in Ogun State to Ibadan in Oyo State, by NIPCO Gas Limited in joint venture with NNPC Gas Marketing Limited, foreign and local investors in Nigeria's oil and gas industry are seeking the Presidency's urgent intervention for a speedy resolution of the dispute according to the provisions of the Petroleum Industry Act (PIA), Ejiofor Alike writes.
Premier Roger Cook has the prime minister’s implicit support but he’s making it harder for federal Labor to meet its much-vaunted climate targets Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here Western Australia has blazing sun, stunning Indian Ocean beaches, wide open roads and, for the first time in a while, a potentially successful AFL team . It also has an occasional separatist urge. That tendency may partly explain why its government thinks it shouldn’t be expected to act on the climate crisis in the same way as the population on the east coast. Anthony Albanese and members of his cabinet have given implicit support to its climate position. The prime minister has fallen in behind the WA Labor government as the premier...
The Indian rupee hit a new low against the US dollar, pressured by rising oil prices and external debt. Analysts link the decline to the US-Iran conflict, which has boosted crude oil costs and strained India's economy. While the RBI and government are intervening, markets anticipate potential interest rate hikes to stabilize the currency and manage inflation.
The UK Government appears to have committed itself to no new oil and gas licences with the publication of the King's speech
Taipei, Taiwan — In South Korea, a global energy supply crunch has hit hard. Officials have advised energy conservation, cut growth forecasts and warned of fallout from high inflation and 17-year lows in the value of its currency. Yet the nation’s largest companies are raking in record profits, and its stock market is hitting all-time highs. … The post Tech boom vs oil crisis: Asia’s new economic reality is a warning for the world appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Oil production among OPEC members fell more than 30% since the beginning of the Iran war, the organization said.
The cost of water and related services is rising twice as fast as inflation while utilities scramble to cope with escalating droughts and more intense storms.
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi affirmed on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, the depth of ties between Egypt and Norway, praising Norway’s pioneering experience in managing energy resources and developing technology, as well as the role played by major Norwegian companies as distinguished models in both conventional and renewable energy sectors. The remarks … The post Egypt, Norway tackle green energy technology appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Fervo Energy's IPO could raise $1.8 billion in one of the largest renewable energy public offerings ever, signaling growing investor confidence in clean energy.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02149B, Review Article Hongguan Wang, Jinshuo Zou, Peng Chao, Jianfeng Mao, Gemeng Liang With the rapid expansion of electric vehicles and grid-scale energy storage industries, the first generation of lithium-ion power batteries worldwide is approaching large-scale retirement, leading to a surging volume of... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
From petro-masculinity to electric trucks: why men disengage from climate action and what might bring them back.
Amid concerns as negotiations to end the conflict in Iran hit a roadblock, Thailand has oil reserves to cover 117 days of consumption, says the Energy Ministry, piling on pressure to secure oil from regions other than the Middle East.
The two countries are headed in different directions on energy.
EPA and the State Department say the lawsuit is undermining federal authority. DOJ has lost similar cases against states.
Vietnam’s state oil company urged the US to let a supertanker pass through an American naval blockade outside the Persian Gulf, saying the shipment is critical to the Asian country’s economy. The very large crude carrier Agios Fanourios I, managed by Athens-based Eastern Mediterranean Maritime, performed a mid-ocean U-turn on Monday at around the point where the US blockade begins. It had only just cleared the Strait of Hormuz, holding 1.99 million barrels of Iraq’s Basrah Medium crude, when it...
Oil changes are mandatory, basic maintenance for every combustion car. Where should you go if you want the best experience for a quick oil change?
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Al Gore’s climate documentary “An Inconvenient Truth” arrived in theaters 20 years ago, in May 2006. The film had a profound effect on the public’s awareness and understanding of climate change, a number of surveys found . I count myself among those who were dramatically influenced by “An Inconvenient Truth.” In 2006, the topic of climate change had not yet significantly breached the public consciousness. Despite having just embarked on a career as an environmental scientist and having recently completed my graduate studies with degrees in astrophysics and physics, I had only a vague notion about the problem of climate change before seeing the documentary. I remember thinking...
Shawn and Sara Good moved to leafy Little City in Bangor in late April to escape increasingly extreme weather including tornadoes and wildfires close to their previous home in Austin, Texas.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S Deputy Minister for Energy, Salome Makamba, said 12 wells have been drilled at the Songo Songo natural gas block where the Tanzanian government, through the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, has managed to drilled nine wells, and Pan African Energy Tanzania has drilled three
[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Energy and Green Transition has launched a nationwide forensic safety exercise across all power substations following the fire that damaged parts of the Ghana Grid Company (GRIDCo) substation within the Akosombo Hydroelectric Dam complex on April 23, 2026.
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power, or KHNP, said it partnered with Southern Nuclear Operating Co. of the United States to enhance nuclear engineering.
It is the most extracted solid material on Earth – but this extraction can threaten ecosystems and livelihoods Malé is one of the world’s most overcrowded cities, but it faces double pressure. As well as a growing population, the capital of the Maldives is also threatened by rising sea levels. Owing to climate breakdown, its living space is shrinking. So the justification for a land reclamation project seemed clear. Take sand from elsewhere in the archipelago and use it to build up the land available for Malé’s people. What could go wrong? After all, it’s only sand, right? Continue reading...
The Indian government has rationalised royalty rates and methodologies for crude oil, natural gas, and casing head condensate to simplify regulations and boost the upstream energy sector. This move aims to bring greater clarity, consistency, and predictability to the oil and gas regime, encouraging fresh investments in exploration and production activities.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned that Africa is bearing the heaviest burden of the global climate crisis despite contributing the least to global emissions, calling for increased climate financing and stronger international recognition of the continent's needs.
New research shows that health-based climate messaging significantly increases public support for government action, especially in South Africa where concern over children and food security is high
Middle East conflict jitters are pushing oil prices higher, with Brent crude and WTI futures seeing gains. Ceasefire talks with Iran are reportedly "on life support" following Tehran's response to a US proposal, which included broader regional demands. The Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil passage, remains a key flashpoint, with Iran asserting control, raising concerns about global energy supplies.
Oil refiner Thai Oil Plc is bracing for financial uncertainty in the second half, including the impact of the state policy to reduce diesel ex-refinery prices, though it posted a net profit of more than 19 billion baht in the first quarter.
The assessment highlights the deepening risk that surging energy prices could drag down global growth, as the conflict in the Middle East stretches into its third month.
There are plans to install solar panels on the roofs of buildings at Lady Victoria Colliery at Newtongrange.
State and federal energy ministers say investments in new renewable energy and storage should ‘fully offset’ new datacentres’ energy needs Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Power hungry datacentres that are growing to meet the demands of artificial intelligence could be forced to invest in enough new solar and wind generation to completely cover their electricity needs. State and federal energy ministers agreed at a meeting last week that datacentres across the country should “fully offset” their electricity demand through investments in new renewable generation and energy storage. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 5, May 2026.
Move comes as administration seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and grazing on taxpayer-owned land The interior department is canceling a rule that put conservation on equal footing with development, as Donald Trump’s administration eases restrictions on industries and seeks to boost drilling, logging, mining and grazing on taxpayer-owned land. The 2024 rule adopted under former president Joe Biden was meant to refocus the interior department’s Bureau of Land Management, which oversees about 10% of land in the US. It allowed public property to be leased for restoration in the same way that oil companies lease land for drilling. Continue reading...
BYD just launched the 2026 Seagull with a starting price of $10,300 and an optional LiDAR driver-assist package that puts features usually reserved for premium EVs into one of the world's most affordable electric cars.
[allAfrica] Washington, DC -- As we're all being painfully reminded, cutting off for any length of time the fifth of the world's oil supply that passes through the Strait of Hormuz has an extraordinarily negative impact on commerce and lives here and everywhere.
A US start-up is putting autonomous data centres in the ocean, powered by wave energy, but experts warn that the harsh environment could make maintenance challenging
CIVICUS discusses Gen Z-led protests in the Philippines with Charles Zander, a 17-year-old climate justice activist from Bohol and youth campaigner for Greenpeace Philippines. The Philippines is particularly exposed to climate change, hit by increasingly destructive annual typhoons. In 2025, a major scandal over corruption in flood control funds brought young people onto the […]
S-Oil said it returned to profitability in the first quarter this year, thanks to rising crude oil prices amid heightened tensions in the Middle East.
India's nuclear journey began with the 1974 'Peaceful Nuclear Explosion' at Pokhran, making it the sixth nation to harness atomic power for defence. Driven by regional security concerns, India conducted the 'Operation Shakti' tests in 1998, solidifying its status as a nuclear power. These advancements underscore India's strategic capabilities and technological prowess.
Saudi Aramco has reported a 26 percent jump in first-quarter profit thanks to higher oil prices, a positive sign for Saudi Arabia’s finances as the country grapples with damage to energy infrastructure and a knock to oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. In an earnings statement Sunday, Aramco said it had “sharply ramped up” … The post Saudi’s Arabia’s oil giant gets boost from higher crude prices appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Mama Baby Fund provides maternity care and childbirth support to people on the front lines of climate change. The post Midwives in Pakistan navigate floods to care for parents and babies appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
These videos include personal musings and conclusions of the creators and climate scientists Dr. Adam Levy and Dr. Ella Gilbert . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). ClimateAdam - Our Oceans Are Tipped To Collapse: Can we still act? Climate change is driving a crucial ocean current close to collapse. As global warming heats our planet, it's slowing down the vast Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation - or AMOC. And scientists fear that it could reach a tipping point - effectively shutting down this ocean circulation, and causing rapid climate change and disasters across the world: brutally cold European winters; sea level surges in America; and disrupted monsoon rains. But what do we actually...
Brent crude rises after US president calls overture from Tehran ‘totally unacceptable’ Business live – news updates Oil prices have climbed after Donald Trump condemned Iran’s response to US proposals to end the war as “totally unacceptable”. The president’s rejection of Tehran’s overture in a post on his Truth Social platform triggered a jump in Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil prices, by as much as 4% on Monday to $105.50 a barrel, before easing back to settle at $103.50. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00712K, Perspective Yaozhi Liu, Lu Lin, Shuqi He, Hong Wu, Daihuo Liu, Dongliang Chao, Xiaoqi Sun This perspective systematically evaluates Mn 2+ dissolution behavior in aqueous Zn–MnO 2 batteries to understand its dual characteristics of active material loss vs. double capacity contribution, aiming to advance energetic aqueous batteries. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Climate models are converging: El Niño is likely to return by mid-2026 and could be strong. According to the World Meteorological Organization, it could emerge as early as May–July 2026, with several national hydrometeorological agencies in Asia and the Pacific already issuing alerts. El Niño makes headlines not because it is rare, but because it […]
Members of the multistate climate program said following POLITICO's reporting that they may consider changes to the market if high prices persist.
[Afrobarometer] Only one in 25 citizens enjoy reliable power from the national grid.
Many threats, ranging from climate change to potential legislation on the horizon, are putting the forest at risk.
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.
There's nothing quite as comforting as the familiar taste of a cup of tea. But the recognisable flavour is under threat from climate change, campaigners have warned.
There are generally some important differences between American and European engines, and it is important to make sure you choose the right type of oil.
An oil spill near Iran's Kharg Island, the country's primary oil export hub, has raised concerns amid a US naval blockade. Satellite images show a significant oil slick, potentially amounting to 3,000 barrels lost. This incident occurs as Iran faces a storage crisis due to the blockade, with capacity nearing its limit.
Incomplete gasoline combustion can lead to your car running rough, and in the worst cases, can seriously damage engine components.
State-owned oil companies are facing over Rs 1 lakh crore in losses due to soaring global fuel prices, with daily under-recoveries reaching Rs 1,700 crore. Despite this, petrol and diesel prices remain unchanged, impacting the financial health of these crucial energy providers. A fuel price hike now appears inevitable, with the government facing a political decision on timing and extent.
It's not just thinner bears that are coming ashore as the climate warms.
Saudi Arabia’s state oil company’s profits up 26% to £26.9bn in first three months of year Business live – latest updates Saudi Arabia’s state oil company reported a 26% jump in profits in its first quarter as its east-west pipeline allowed it to ship millions of barrels of oil out of the Gulf despite conflict in the Middle East . Profits at Saudi Aramco hit $33.6bn (£26.9bn) in the first three months of the year, while revenue rose nearly 7% compared with a year earlier to $115.5bn. Continue reading...
Hong Kong authorities have stressed that an operational glitch at a nuclear plant in neighbouring Shenzhen involving the closure of a cooling water isolation valve earlier this week posed no risk to public health or the environment. The Security Bureau said on Sunday that Guangdong’s Nuclear Emergency Committee Office had notified it of an operational event at Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station in mainland China, that occurred last Thursday. The plant, about 50km (31 miles) north of urban Hong Kong,...
Global oil inventories are rapidly depleting due to the Iran war disrupting crude flows from the Persian Gulf, leading to concerns of price spikes and shortages. Asia faces immediate pressure, with some nations potentially experiencing shortages within a month as reserves hit multi-year lows. Strategic reserves are being deployed, but this further weakens the global safety buffer.
The Ivanpah Solar Power Plant, which was approved to be built when Obama was in office, reflects concentrated sunbeams off its shiny surface, killing birds constantly.
Council’s plan will leave Federal Emergency Management Agency ill-equipped to respond to extreme weather events, experts say Sweeping changes may be in store at the Federal Emergency Management Agency (Fema), the nation’s frontline emergency response coordinator, that experts warned could further erode US capacity to handle disasters as the risks of extreme weather fueled by the climate crisis continue to rise. Fears about a fundamental overhaul of Fema’s form and function have been brewing since Donald Trump returned to the White House. After castigating the agency over claims that it was too expensive and “doesn’t get the job done”, Trump set to gutting Fema as an early priority for his second term. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For decades, the US Forest Service has actively managed public lands to reduce wildfire risks by clearing underbrush and trees, or employing prescribed burns—something Indigenous nations have practiced for centuries. Scientists have generally lauded the ecological benefits of what is also known as “fuel […]
Hantavirus cases in Argentina have almost doubled in the past year, with the country recording 32 deaths alongside its highest number of infections since 2018. The rise comes as Argentine authorities race to trace the footsteps of a couple who traveled extensively in the country and later died amid an outbreak of the virus on … The post Hantavirus cases nearly doubled in Argentina in the past year. Experts say climate change is to blame appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Norway’s energy minister says country has a ‘responsibility’ to address shortfalls caused by wars in Ukraine and Middle East In case of any doubt about Norway’s commitment to maintain – and expand – its production of gas and oil offshore, the energy minister, Terje Aasland, has a pithy response: “We will develop, not dismantle, activity on our continental shelf.” This week, to the alarm of environmental campaigners, he announced that three gasfields off the country’s southern coast would reopen by the end of 2028 – nearly three decades after they closed – to meet a shortfall caused by the impact of the war in Ukraine and disruption to supplies from the Middle East. Continue reading...
South Korea is drawing growing interest from Middle Eastern oil producers seeking to store crude oil at the country’s petroleum reserve bases, the world’s sixth largest, amid a prolonged blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a South Korean official and an expert on the matter have said. The strait’s closure in the wake of the US-Israel war on Iran has taken a toll not only on South Korea and other nations dependent on oil imports but also oil-producing countries whose storage tanks are filling up...
India's state-run oil companies are absorbing nearly Rs 30,000 crore in monthly losses to maintain stable petrol, diesel, and LPG prices amidst soaring global energy costs. This financial burden arises from crude oil price surges and supply disruptions in West Asia, with the government prioritizing consumer protection.
Japan is expanding imports of Russian Sakhalin-2 crude oil beyond a one-time emergency purchase, extending supply arrangements to multiple refiners.
Idemitsu Kosan told TASS that the purchase was made at the request of Japan’s Agency for Natural Resources and Energy to “ensure a stable supply of petroleum products.”
The U.S. military said it disabled two Iranian-flagged oil tankers entering a port in the Gulf of Oman on Friday.
CEBU — Leaders of Southeast Asian countries holding a summit on Friday are expected to thrash out a coordinated response to the impacts of the Middle East crisis, as they aim to ease pressure from an energy shock that has rattled their oil import-reliant economies.
The US said it carried out strikes on Iranian military targets after an attack on three American destroyers in the strait of Hormuz Ceasefire under threat after strikes exchanged in strait The ship monitor Tanker Trackers has posted the following on X about the Ocean Koi oil tanker: Her new name is actually JIN LI (9255933), and has been so since 2025-11-30. Examining our data, we can see that she’s transported various Iranian hydrocarbons on at least 16 occasions since 2021; and with full knowledge of Iran because half of her loadings were conducted directly at port in Iran while the other half were conducted via Ship-to-Ship transfer further out. JIN LI’s ownership is based in Shanghai, China. The vessel was slapped with sanctions by US OFAC on 2026-02-25. Continue reading...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat, on Thursday, May 7, 2026, discussed with Daniel Calderon, Founder and Managing Partner of UAE-based Alcazar Energy, and the accompanying delegation, the latest developments in implementing 1,500-megawatt wind energy projects in Zaafarana and south Hurghada. The talks focused on the progress of projects carried out by Alcazar … The post Electricity minister reviews progress of 1,500 MW wind energy projects with UAE’s Alcazar Energy appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 9, 16 May 2026.
The Maine populist Democrat wants to stop electricity price increases, but the plan is silent on a data center moratorium.
The move brings the case a step closer to trial, even as a pending Supreme Court battle threatens to derail the lawsuit.
A South Korean vessel has successfully passed through the Red Sea and is currently en route home, marking the fourth oil shipment of its kind, the oceans ministry said Friday.
With the war in Iran driving up energy prices, “we have every argument, every reason to make sure that we become less dependent on fossil fuels,” said Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven.
State policymakers appear unprepared for a potential increase in power bills as Virginia gears up to rejoin a regional climate program.
Gov. Kathy Hochul said she’s secured changes to the state’s climate law, delaying a transition off fossil fuels while soothing affordability concerns.
[The Point] His Excellency Vice President Muhammed B.S. Jallow has officially launched The Gambia Country Climate and Development Report, delivering a strong message on the country's exposure to climate risks and the urgent need for action.
The President of Canadian Natural Resources says long-term growth in Canada's oil sands depend on construction of a new pipeline to the Pacific coast.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Climate stakeholders have urged the government to fast-track regulations governing carbon credit trading and methane financing, warning that delays in approvals and policy frameworks are slowing investments in waste recycling, clean energy and climate mitigation projects.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio affirmed Washington's commitment to preventing geopolitical disruptions from impacting global energy markets, particularly amid tensions linked to the Iran conflict. He highlighted US energy exports as a tool to strengthen partnerships, especially with India, aiming to diversify its supply and reduce reliance on other sources.
At least 90 people were killed and nine remained missing after a gas explosion tore through a coal mine in northern China, marking the country’s deadliest mining disaster in years.
May 23, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend
The death toll from a gas explosion at a coal mine in Shanxi province in northern China has reached 90, the state broadcaster CCTV reported on Saturday.
Official news agency Xinhua said the accident at Changzhi city's Liushenyu coal mine happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped underground.
A gas explosion at a coal mine in China's northern province of Shanxi killed at least 82 people. Official news agency Xinhua said the accident happened on Friday evening and 247 workers were trapped.
A devastating gas explosion at the Liushenyu coal mine in northern China's Shanxi province has claimed the lives of at least 90 miners. The blast occurred Friday evening, with carbon monoxide levels reportedly exceeding limits prior to the incident. Rescue operations are ongoing as President Xi Jinping has ordered a full-scale rescue and a thorough investigation.
An explosion in a coal mine in northern China has killed at least 82 people, with some still unaccounted for, state media say. President Xi Jinping has demanded an "all-out" effort to search for and rescue those missing.
Fuel prices have seen a third hike in under 10 days as global crude oil prices surge due to the West Asia conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. State-run oil companies are facing significant losses, prompting these revisions after a period of unchanged prices. India is taking steps to secure energy supplies and urges citizens to conserve fuel.
In an era when technology seems to defy all limits, one age-old barrier has managed to endure: geography. As geopolitical turbulence continues to disrupt traffic through the Strait of Hormuz – a vital shipping artery, especially for energy – the search for other fuel sources, and other means of transport, has shifted from a strategic luxury to an existential necessity. This need has become particularly acute for China, a major consumer of fossil fuels. Middle Eastern imports remain a significant...
Researchers created 3D climate models to help confirm their discovery.
Consumer giveaways may soften the blow from the the war on Iran. But Britain’s vulnerability demands deeper state intervention and a faster transition Rachel Reeves’s announcement of a series of cost of living measures this week shows a government trying to prove it still has agency and relevance. The VAT cuts on summer attractions such as theme parks and soft-play centres, free bus rides for the under-16s in England and reduced import tariffs on food are politically useful, but they do not fundamentally alter the UK’s exposure to imported energy shocks. This is a mini-budget, with the emphasis on the mini. The inflationary impact of the Iran crisis, however, will be substantial. That is why the chancellor is moving into crisis-management mode with industrial resilience funds and thinly...
Venezuela has surged to become India's third-largest crude oil supplier this May, surpassing Saudi Arabia and the US. Indian refiners are boosting purchases of cheaper Venezuelan heavy crude due to its attractive economics and compatibility with complex refineries. This shift comes as West Asia conflict disrupts traditional shipping routes, prompting India to diversify its oil sourcing.
Exclusive: With warnings world oil supplies are expected to hit ‘red zone’ by August, the Albanese government has outlined its powers to enforce daily purchase limits for motorists Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has outlined plans for retail fuel rationing, documents reveal, as the International Energy Agency warned on Friday that oil markets would enter the “red zone” by August. Contained in documents obtained by Guardian Australian under freedom of information, one option the government has outlined to arrest a local fuel supply shortage is to impose a “maximum transaction value per vehicle per day” – a rationing rule limiting how much fuel a single vehicle can buy at a service station over a 24-hour period. Continue reading...
HK Electric customers are set to pay more for their energy bills next month after the Hong Kong company announced a 20.4 per cent rise in its fuel charge as the ongoing war in the Middle East contributed to volatile oil prices. The energy provider, which mainly serves Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, also warned on Friday that the charge was expected to continue rising “in the coming months”. HK Electric announced it would adjust its fuel clause charge for June to 31.3 HK cents per unit of...
[Leadership] With energy shortage and limited gas availability recorded across the world making the fuel more expensive, wind and solar power generation has topped gas-fired power plant output for the first time ever on a monthly basis in April.
From terraced paddies in Southeast Asia to irrigated fields in China and India, rice underpins daily meals for billions of people.
Scientists from China and the Netherlands have created a corn protein-based biopolymer with a process inspired by spider silk that could offer a sustainable alternative to plastics based on fossil fuel. “Plant-derived biopolymers may become sustainable alternatives to fossil-based polymers, yet their poor material performance has so far limited their adoption,” the team said in a paper published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications on May 11. The scientists, inspired by how spiders...
More than two dozen groups urged the justices to stop states, cities and counties from suing to force fossil fuel producers to pay for climate change.
The Science Based Targets initiative is now revising its standards to better serve companies seeking to cut their carbon footprint against a backdrop of waning enthusiasm for climate action.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez is set to visit India next week for oil sales discussions, as the US aims to bolster energy ties with New Delhi. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio highlighted India as a key partner, expressing readiness to increase energy exports. This comes as Venezuela, possessing vast oil reserves, seeks to diversify its energy market.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed the United States' desire to expand energy ties with India, highlighting historic US production and export levels. Ahead of his visit, Rubio emphasized India's role as a "great partner" and discussed potential opportunities, including Venezuelan oil, to address energy price concerns.
He pushed for the first congressional hearings on climate change and helped negotiate a landmark U.N. treaty, the Kyoto Protocol.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Protecting Tunisia's national economy and population from climate disruptions requires financing estimated at $ 29 billion for the period 2026-2035, accounting for 53% of the total financing needs of the Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), recently presented during a national debate organised by the National Forum of Adaptation to Climate Change (FNACC).
India's beloved chai faces unprecedented challenges. Climate stress, rising costs, and global conflicts are impacting tea production and exports, making your daily cup more expensive. Despite these pressures, the nation's deep emotional connection to tea, a symbol of hospitality and connection, ensures its enduring cultural significance.
The non-binding resolution backs a July 2025 International Court of Justice advisory opinion stating that it is “unlawful” for countries to neglect their climate commitments and that they may be required to pay “full reparation to injured states.”
The new record of decision replaces a previous permit that was thrown out by a federal judge in 2020.
The administration will delay a phase out of hydrofluorocarbons, potent planet-warming chemicals used in air-conditioning and refrigeration.
The United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday voted 141–8 to adopt a resolution backing a world court opinion that countries have a legal obligation to address climate change, with the world's biggest historical emitter the United States among those opposing it.
Prime Minister Modi's five-nation tour secured nearly $40 billion in investment, with over 50 global firms pledging fresh capital and expansion. Key sectors like semiconductors, defence, and energy saw significant commitments. India elevated ties with the UAE, Netherlands, Sweden, and Italy, fostering strategic partnerships and boosting economic cooperation.
The agency struggled to get the administration in line so air and climate rules were completed on time, a newly released memo reveals.
Democrats used the markup to hammer the Trump administration for focusing on projects like the White House ballroom at a time when gasoline prices are skyrocketing.
Authorities said the city of Syzran, which is home to a Rosneft-operated oil refinery, came under attack early Thursday morning.
Colombia is a global leader in climate activism. Could US influence drag country to a future of mining and fracking? Several hours after dark in a quiet Caribbean neighbourhood, a cluster of environmental activists gather on plastic chairs between a mango tree and a courtyard wall emblazoned with the words: “Colombia, respira!” (breathe Colombia). So many people have turned up that some are forced to stand. That is because tonight’s speaker, Susana Muhamad , is one of the most admired socio-environmental campaigners in the world and this is a moment of profound historical significance. Continue reading...
Will Lawrence, an outspoken opponent of AI data centers, is running in swing district where three mega complexes loom A prominent environmental organizer calling for a nationwide moratorium on data centers as he runs for the Democratic nomination in a swing Michigan congressional district has secured an endorsement from Bernie Sanders. Will Lawrence, co-founder of the youth-led Sunrise Movement climate justice group, was a key figure behind the campaign for a Green New Deal to battle economic and racial injustice while also fighting climate change. Continue reading...
IEA chief Fatih Birol warned that oil markets could enter a "red zone" as stocks continue to decrease.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United Nations General Assembly has adopted a landmark resolution welcoming the advisory opinion of the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on States' legal obligations regarding climate change, with 141 countries -- including Kenya -- voting in favour.
Karl Stefanovic has joined the fight of dozens of Aussie farmers whose land will soon be 'ripped up' by renewable energy infrastructure.
Leaving the repeal in place while litigation plays out would mean almost an additional gigaton of carbon dioxide emissions, the youth argue.
The wide-ranging measure that could come before legislators this week would also prevent utilities from retiring coal-fired power plants until nuclear facilities can replace them.
Nuclear energy has been a toxic subject in Italy since the Chernobyl disaster 40 years ago.
Vietnam, which has more than 2,000 miles of climate-threatened coastline, finds itself on the front lines of the global climate crisis.
Thailand is accelerating efforts to reduce reliance on imported oil by expanding sales of biodiesel B20, aiming to make the fuel available at 1,000 filling stations within a month.
United States military forces boarded an Iranian oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman. This action escalates pressure on Iran. The vessel was searched and redirected. It is the fifth commercial ship intercepted since Washington imposed a blockade on Iranian shipping. This is part of efforts to force Tehran back to negotiations and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. In the first of a two-part series, Dannie Peng visits the Changji Hui autonomous prefecture in Xinjiang – one of the country’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production – to see first-hand how a vast industrial ecosystem is rapidly taking shape. A four-hour drive northeast of Urumqi, the regional capital of Xinjiang, leads to a colossal...
The former prime minister led a chorus of disapproval over Labour's decision to shelve plans to close a loophole in global trade rules that allows diesel and jet fuel produced from Russian oil to be imported.
Prices drop 6% but president warns of further attacks unless Iran agrees to a deal Oil prices fell 6% on Wednesday after Donald Trump said that negotiations with Iran were in the final stages, though investors remain wary about the outcome of peace talks as disruption to Middle Eastern supply continues. Brent crude futures fell $6.64, or 5.97%, to $104.64 a barrel by 1.45pm ET and US West Texas Intermediate futures were down $6.49, or 6.23%, at $97.66. Continue reading...
[Nile Post] Farmers in Bukomansimbi District are counting losses following prolonged dry spells, heavy rains and unpredictable weather patterns that have severely affected agricultural production in the area.
Storing carbon dioxide in rocks while producing hydrogen from them - and perhaps even geothermal power too - could be a double win on the climate front, and several groups are trying to make it happen
Tuapse has been under a state of emergency since late April, when successive waves of drone strikes sparked major fires at the Rosneft-operated oil refinery.
The Power of Siberia 2 pipeline could carry 50 billion cubic meters of Russian natural gas annually to China.
The Science, Space and Technology Committee also passed transportation research legislation.
India is preparing to send ships through the Strait of Hormuz to secure vital crude oil and energy cargoes amid ongoing disruptions. The government is finalizing plans for Indian vessels to navigate the waterway, which handles a significant portion of global oil flows, as shipping activity has slowed due to the Iran conflict.
Young Americans are suing the president for violating rights with executive orders that fuel the climate crisis Eva Lighthiser was at a dorm party on her Colorado college campus last month when she had to call it an early night. “I said, ‘Hey, I’ve got to go to bed, I’m flying out to Portland tomorrow,’ and then of course follow-up questions get raised,” she said. “I’m like, ‘Well, it’s a lot to explain.’” Continue reading...
[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africa prepares to participate in the 2026 Copenhagen Climate Ministerial Summit, government says it will reaffirm its commitment to multilateralism as a key driver of implementation-based cooperation to tackle global environmental and climate challenges.
A new trade license allows the U.K. to buy jet fuel and diesel refined from Russian crude oil in third-party countries.
[New Times] The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has called for a new global approach to financing nuclear energy, warning that current funding models are slowing down the development of critical energy infrastructure, particularly in Africa.
Minister to answer urgent question on issue after PMQs as Tories attack ‘insane’ decision and call for more North Sea drilling UK relaxes strict sanctions on Russian crude as oil costs soar Labour is in a curious, transitional state at the moment. Officially Keir Starmer is committed to staying as leader and prime minister until the next election. There is no formal leadership contest underway. But, informally, it has already started, with Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting already setting out their offer to the Labour membership. We will hear more from Streeting this afternoon. But much of the parliamentary party is already working on the basis that a Burnham premiership is all-but-inevitable, and so Streeting’s interventions may turn out to be more about shoring up his position in a potential...
A huge study found that climate change is making rivers warmer, dirtier, and more toxic
The Portland Clean Energy Fund has raised a billion dollars for climate change action via a retail tax on large corporations in the city. Other cities are starting to shape similar funds.
Three Gorges Pilot, a 16-megawatt floating offshore wind turbine, marks a major step for deep-water renewable energy and the future of floating wind farms.
Mark Carney is counting on Alberta’s oil sands to help him survive Trump’s trade agenda.
While China’s oil and gas imports from Gulf nations plunged in April amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis during the US-Israeli war on Iran, shipments from Russia have provided Beijing with a partial buffer for its growing economy. Russia’s crude shipments to China rose 11.3 per cent year on year to nearly 9 million tonnes in April, according to Chinese customs data released on Wednesday. But market conditions have also shifted. Much of the discount on Russian oil and gas – long a source of cheap...
India has withdrawn its bid to host the 2028 United Nations climate summit, a move that indicates a recalibration of its global climate engagement even as it projects itself as a leader in renewable energy and climate action. India’s environment ministry communicated the decision to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, ending months […]
Congressional Democrats are increasingly paying attention to electric utilities and the way they’re run as energy prices rise.
[New Times] Rwanda has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the United States on Strategic Civil Nuclear Cooperation, aimed at advancing peaceful nuclear energy development and strengthening long-term energy security partnerships.
"It cannot be as bad as we thought, but it cannot be as good as we hoped,” said a climate researcher.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01331G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Rongrong Xu, Zhenzhong Zeng, Alan D. Ziegler, Lee E. Brown, Joseph Holden, Dominick V Spracklen, Deliang Chen, Yuntian Chen, Tianyun Dong, Yaling Zeng, Peirong Lin, Yuan Yang, Ming Pan, Dongxiao Zhang Long-duration energy storage is essential for stabilizing electricity systems dominated by wind and solar power, with pumped hydroelectric storage (PHS) as a mature long-duration storage solution. Yet the global potential... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Nature Energy, Published online: 20 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41560-026-02065-yNature Energy talks to Paul Bertheau, Head of the Research Unit Off-Grid Systems at the Reiner-Lemoine-Institut, about challenges and approaches to enhancing resilience in island states when it comes to electricity and energy access in the transition away from fossil fuels.
Landmark report calls for widespread air conditioning and says UK temperatures forecast to exceed 40C by 2050 British homes will need air conditioning to survive predicted levels of global heating, the government’s climate advisers have warned in a report, as measures such as drawing curtains, opening windows and growing trees for shade are not likely to be enough. Air conditioning should be installed in all care homes and hospitals within the next 10 years, and in all schools within 25 years, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC), which published a major report on adapting to the impacts of global heating on Wednesday. Continue reading...
NSW treasurer Daniel Mookhey has warned of ‘difficult choices’ ahead of next month’s state budget. Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The NSW economy will grow less than expected next financial year amid rising inflation and the global oil shock, the state’s treasurer will warn ahead of next month’s budget. In a speech today ahead of the 23 June state budget, Daniel Mookhey will warn that NSW will only avoid a recession in 2026-27 because of the number of renewable energy projects now under construction in the state. Attentive budget watchers will notice a slowdown more pronounced in NSW than elsewhere in the federation. The simple reason is that higher inflation has led to higher interest rates which is lowering consumption spending;...
Description This is Psyche’s first view of a nearly “full Mars” seen shortly after the spacecraft’s closest approach to the planet on May 15, 2026. The view extends from the south polar cap northwards to the Valles Marineris canyon system and beyond. With Mars in the rearview mirror, the spacecraft will soon resume use of […]
According to the government, India has around 60 days of petroleum supplies in various forms including strategic reserves. But if 20% of the world’s crude supply remains disrupted over 2.5 months of the war, where is India getting its oil from?
Climate scientists have decided to remove their worst-case scenario for how hot the Earth could get if nothing is done to slow global warming.
Exclusive: Science agency is planning to sack a third of the team working on the national climate model, sources say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Job cuts at the national science agency mean Australia will no longer be able to submit climate projections to form part of global reports and will have significantly reduced ability to forecast future damage to the country, leading researchers have warned. Multiple sources told Guardian Australia that CSIRO planned to sack a third of the team working on the national climate model that provides projections relied on by governments, councils, industry and farmers as they plan for the future. Continue reading...
China says it's turning CO2 and water into jet fuel with a new breakthrough process - but can this technology really change the future of energy?
Chinese researchers have built a wireless power transmission system capable of beaming kilowatt-level energy to multiple moving targets simultaneously, potentially a major step towards building space-based solar power stations. The team completed a groundbreaking full-chain ground verification platform for such a system in 2022 and have now successfully tested the ability to beam power to multiple moving targets simultaneously. Built around a 75-metre (245-foot) tower at Xidian University in...
Mandates about DEI and climate change programs have stalled millions of dollars in grants, including for wildfire mitigation work.
We already know what’s Under the Tuscan Sun. Now, a technique called ambient noise tomography has allowed researchers to see deep under the Tuscan crust.
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- Renowned environmental activist and Executive Director of Health of Mother Earth Foundation (HOMEF), Dr Nnimmo Bassey, has declared that Nigeria was economically and socially better off before crude oil became the country's dominant source of revenue.
A new study finds that climate change is creating environments where humans have never successfully cultivated rice before.
A sweeping national climate assessment argues that exclusion from decision-making has amplified Indigenous vulnerability to floods, storms, and erosion.
A ship carrying humanitarian aid from Mexico and Uruguay docked in Havana on Monday, bringing food and hygiene products to Cuba as the island confronts a worsening economic and energy crisis tied to fuel shortages, aging infrastructure, and renewed U.S. pressure on countries that supply it with oil.
The group is launching as a response to the renewable energy industry's policy failures in Washington.
Indonesia has proposed hosting an Asean oil storage hub to reinforce the region’s emergency fuel reserves, as supply disruptions from the Middle East lay bare the region’s vulnerability to energy shocks. But analysts say the plan, while attractive in principle, is likely to be hampered by political distrust, uneven national priorities and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations’ record of rolling out regional mechanisms that are rarely tested under pressure. Indonesian Energy Minister Bahlil...
The country would be the first to prevent courts from finding companies liable for climate change damage — a move lawyers say "risks undermining the rule of law."
Researchers worry that oxygen levels in rivers could fall so low that dead zones appear, as they have in the Gulf of Mexico, Chesapeake Bay and Lake Erie.
In conservative Utah, a coalition of cities and towns shows other communities how to bring new renewable energy to the electric grid in a unique way.
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage of Asia over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Godzilla El Nino’: Southeast Asia warned of punishing climate whiplash Southeast Asia must brace itself for a punishing spell of climate whiplash, with an expected El Nino threatening drought-like conditions, flash floods, crop losses and haze across the region, experts...
Residents from US Gulf coast communities in Texas who say Japanese-backed fossil fuel projects tied to tariff negotiations with US President Donald Trump threaten their health and safety have taken their fight to Tokyo. Members of community groups from Texas’ Freeport area met officials from the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC), government-run Nippon Export and Investment Insurance (Nexi), as well as the ministries of finance and economy, trade and industry on Monday. They urged...
Earlier today petroleum ministry joint secretary Sujata Sharma said that India will continue importing Russian crude based on commercial practicality and its energy security requirements, regardless of whether US sanctions waivers are in place.
Renewable energy has helped make the worst-case scenario a bit less bad. The president said, falsely, it shows that climate scientists were wrong all along.
Energy Leaders Speak: Renewable Power Is the Answer to Rising Costs and Demand shannon.paton@… Mon, 05/18/2026 - 16:28 .expert-quote { border-left: 2px solid #b1b1b1; padding-left: var(--spacer-7); } .expert-quote p { font-size: 1.25rem !important; font-weight: 500 !important; font-family: 'acumin-pro-semi-condensed', sans-serif; } The world is facing its second energy crisis this decade. The Iran conflict is sending the cost of oil and natural gas through the roof, with oil prices now exceeding $100 per barrel . Meanwhile, the rapid expansion of data centers is increasing demand for new power generation at record pace, triggering electricity price spikes in many regions of the United States. Consumers are feeling the budgetary pinch, governments are scrambling...
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday the US will give a 30-day extension for countries to import Russian oil that is already in tankers at sea, a move that is meant to reduce the oil supply shortages caused by the Iran war. The announcement marks a continued policy reversal by an administration that had previously said the sanctions on Russian oil would resume. Originally announced in early March, the temporary waiver on the sanctions was first renewed in April, just two days after...
The government will take legal action against oil traders who hoarded fuel, mainly diesel, on boats and trucks in March, the justice minister said on Monday.
Addressing a media briefing on Monday, Sharma said India had been sourcing oil from Russia before the waiver period, during it, and continues to do so now as well.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) has been admitted as a Plenary Member of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), in a move described as a major breakthrough for Liberia's climate-responsive financial reforms and sustainable development agenda.
As recent global events have shown, energy has repeatedly been caught up in global conflicts and geopolitical tensions, leaving millions of people and businesses worse off.
Intense rains, extreme heat, and unstoppable pests are wiping out crops around the world as climate change scrambles the weather. The post Seasonal patterns that farmers trusted for generations have suddenly turned unpredictable appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Gold prices dropped to over a month's low as rising oil prices and Middle East tensions fueled investor anxiety, pushing them away from the safe-haven asset. Higher energy costs are also raising inflation concerns, increasing the likelihood of prolonged elevated interest rates from the US Federal Reserve.
Commercial oil inventories are being quickly depleted and there are only a few weeks worth left of them, International Energy Agency Fatih Birol warned.
Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid affirmed on Sunday, May 17, 2026, the state’s commitment to enhancing the investment environment and improving the business climate. He highlighted that this strategy aims to attract more local and foreign investments, support private sector growth, and boost its competitiveness and expansion capacity. Farid stressed that Egypt … The post Investment minister affirms commitment to improving business climate, attracting investments appeared first on Egypt Independent.
New research links rural solar adoption to mobile money use, while raising concerns about inequality
The UAE strongly condemned a drone strike on its Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, calling it a dangerous escalation and a threat to regional stability. Saudi Arabia also intercepted drones from Iraq. Amidst rising tensions, US President Trump warned Iran to act swiftly, while Tehran threatened retaliation against perceived US-Israeli aggression.
SET-listed BBGI, the biotechnology arm of Bangchak Corporation, is accelerating efforts to make bio-liquefied natural gas (bio-LNG) a mainstream alternative fuel for Thailand's industry and transport sectors as rising global LNG prices driven by the war in Iran pressure domestic energy costs.
Oil prices surged over 2% on Monday, driven by escalating Middle East tensions and stalled de-escalation efforts. Reports of a nuclear power plant attack and potential US military options against Iran further unsettled markets. Both Brent and WTI crude saw significant gains, continuing a sharp rally from the previous week.
The Trump administration is switching venues for its bid to restart the fossil fuel project after a state court judge continued blocking the pipeline's operation.
The proposal, due Tuesday, still offers EU producers a partial climate reprieve, but plans to weaken the carbon levy have been dropped.
A drone strike sparked a fire on the edge of the United Arab Emirates' sole nuclear power plant on Sunday in what authorities called an "unprovoked terrorist attack."
Abu Dhabi denounces ‘dangerous escalation’ as Iran war ceasefire grows more precarious The United Arab Emirates has blamed a fire near its nuclear power plant on a drone launched by Iran or one of its proxies in what the UAE called a “dangerous escalation”. The fire was just outside the Barakah nuclear plant and caused no injuries or radiation alerts, with the emirate’s nuclear regulator saying there was no radioactive leak or risk to the public. Continue reading...
The country is investigating the source of the strike, which it calls a "dangerous escalation".
China is dominating the energy transition with astonishing result, while fossil fuel fascists in the US try to turn back the clock “Farewell,” the flag-waving Chinese children chanted to Donald Trump as he strolled along the red carpet back to Air Force One at the end of his summit with Xi Jinping in Beijing. The US leader claimed he was leaving with a cluster of “fantastic” trade deals to sell US oil, jets and soya beans to China. That has not been confirmed by his smiling host, but one thing was crystal clear from the two days of meetings: the global balance of power is shifting, from the declining petrostate in the west to the rising electrostate in the east. Continue reading...
The Abu Dhabi Media Office announced on Sunday that competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi have successfully responded to a fire that broke out in an electrical generator located outside the inner perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Power Plant in the Al Dhafra Region. The blaze was caused by a drone strike; no … The post Drone Strike sparks fire outside Barakah Nuclear Plant in Abu Dhabi appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A drone strike caused a fire at a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, officials in Abu Dhabi said on Sunday, at a time when progress appears to have stalled in efforts to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran and restart shipping in the Gulf.
Bowling centers apply oil to their lanes using a machine that works like a giant inkjet printer. The pattern in which it’s applied can change everything about how the ball travels.
A war-induced oil shock is bad, but a supercharged version of a familiar climate pattern could add to the misery.
Southeast Asia stands at the threshold of a nuclear renaissance. Vietnam and Russia signed an agreement in March for the Ninh Thuan 1 Nuclear Power Plant. The Philippines and Indonesia aim to have operational reactors by the early 2030s. Malaysia, Thailand and Singapore are studying small modular reactors. Given heightened energy insecurity, climate commitments and the imperative to meet surging electricity demand from industrial growth, data centres and AI development, nuclear energy is...
The previous waiver was described by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as a measure to stabilize energy markets in the aftermath of the Gulf war.
Chinese firms are selling off their stake in U.S. solar power production, according to new economic reports.
States across the US are looking to take major sources of pollution and use them to generate much-needed power.
The UAE is expediting its oil pipeline expansion to bypass the Strait of Hormuz, enhancing export capacity and energy security amid regional tensions threatening global energy corridors.
India's crude oil security is set for a significant boost as the UAE's ADNOC agrees to increase crude storage to 30 million barrels. This move will add over four million tonnes to India's existing strategic reserves, enhancing energy supply stability amidst regional conflicts. Agreements also explore LNG and LPG storage, strengthening India-UAE energy ties.
We get into it: Why some meteorologists don't like the term 'super El Niño,' why climate change can lead to El Niño surprises, and more. The post What’s a ‘super El Niño’? And other El Niño questions, answered appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Trump administration broke the law, Michigan and others told a court, by declaring an “energy emergency” and forcing an aging coal-burning plant to keep operating.
The increase is credited largely by higher prices from heightened tensions in the Middle East, which disrupted energy markets and shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz.
The United Arab Emirates is planning to fast-track construction of a west-east pipeline that would bypass the Strait of Hormuz, opening in 2027.
A three-judge panel heard the first of several cases challenging the Trump administration's use of emergency authority to block the retirement of coal-fired power plants.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- African lawmakers have been urged to dismantle legislative and regulatory barriers blocking climate financing and fast-track methane reduction policies, as parliaments across the continent push to position themselves at the center of the global climate response.
State oil company fast-tracks previously undisclosed project, which is expected to double export capacity Business live – latest updates The United Arab Emirates has announced it will complete a new oil pipeline bypassing the strait of Hormuz by next year to secure its future crude exports against the threat of disruption. The current blockade of the vital waterway, through which 20% of oil and seaborne gas flowed before the Iran war , is approaching the 11-week mark, sending energy prices soaring around the world and throttling Gulf economies. Continue reading...
Global oil prices surged as President Trump expressed impatience with Iran, fueling fears of Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Brent and WTI crude saw significant weekly gains amid uncertainty over the Iran conflict and supply concerns. Despite claims of increased vessel crossings, the Strait remains a critical choke point, with maritime incidents further heightening market anxieties about tight supply.
Oil prices are rising again on Friday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed and a top Iranian official said the country "cannot trust the Americans at all."
India imports about 90 percent of its oil and has been hit hard by supply disruptions linked to the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
In western Colorado, home to the treasured Palisade peach, cytospora canker is one of the most consequential fungal diseases faced by growers.
US President Trump revealed Chinese President Xi Jinping desires the Strait of Hormuz reopened to stabilize global energy markets. Both leaders reportedly agreed on the necessity of this crucial shipping route's resumption. Discussions also touched upon potential increased Chinese purchases of American oil and agricultural products, alongside ongoing tensions regarding Taiwan.
Politicians across the spectrum want more housing. Apartments are a great answer, because they also slash carbon emissions in a big way.
[Malaria Consortium] In Uganda, a big question looms: How can the country stay ahead of mosquito-borne disease outbreaks driven by climatic events? The country is already feeling the pressure of climate shocks such as floods, landslides and temperature variabilities, which change mosquito breeding and pathogen development, raising the risk of diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and Rift Valley fever.
India has reportedly sought an extension from the US to continue importing Russian oil, with the current waiver expiring May 16. The Congress party has sharply criticized PM Modi, accusing his government of "trading away India’s honour and dignity" and compromising energy security by "groveling before America" for permission.
At Grist’s Turning the Tide event at SF Climate Week, free solo climber and solar energy advocate Alex Honnold shared how his love of climbing became a passion for empowering communities.
Only 27% of Americans support AI data center construction in their communities.
The legislation cleared an Energy and Commerce subcommittee with bipartisan support.
India has requested the US to extend its waiver on Russian oil imports due to ongoing disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. This waiver, crucial for stabilizing oil markets, is set to expire on May 16. Despite US pressure to reduce discounted Russian oil purchases, India prioritizes stable energy supplies, warning of economic consequences from market volatility.
PARIS - One in four 2026 World Cup games could take place in very hot conditions as climate change has increased the risk of extreme heat in North America since the US hosted the 1994 tournament, researchers warned Thursday.
This story was originally published by WIRED and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A major oil company is seeking a state tax break in Texas worth hundreds of millions of dollars to build a massive power plant. The energy won’t be going to residential customers, though. Instead, the gas plant will be used to power a […]
Seismic surveys and sediment cores suggest that dozens of deep pockmarks on the sea floor were created when Arctic methane stores were disrupted by climate change after the last glacial maximum – and scientists warn it could happen again
Two more LPG carriers, foreign-flagged Symi and NV Sunshine, successfully navigated the Strait of Hormuz, bringing the total India-bound vessels to 13. These shipments, carrying vital cooking gas and crude oil, underscore ongoing efforts to ensure energy security. The safe passage highlights robust inter-ministerial coordination amidst regional tensions.
Trump is shelling out more than $1 billion of taxpayer money to kill wind power projects, but his hatred for the technology is based on myths.
Cuban Energy Minister Vicente de la O Levy said the country has run out of oil and diesel and only has gas left.
US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum faced criticism for ignoring battery storage during a congressional hearing, fuelling debate over US energy policy and solar reliability.
Oil prices saw a slight uptick as traders awaited crucial talks between US President Trump and China's Xi Jinping. Lingering concerns over the Strait of Hormuz disruptions and the ongoing Middle East conflict are keeping markets on edge. Despite US pressure, China's continued reliance on Iranian oil adds complexity to potential resolutions.
The Iran war is driving countries toward Chinese EVs, solar and batteries — strengthening China’s hand as Trump seeks trade wins in Beijing.
Federal researchers say solar on Texas' main power grid may reach new heights in 2026, while Republicans continue to criticize renewable energy.
After legal and permitting setbacks, the Iowa-based developer said it would trim its mileage and move its planned CO2 storage site from North Dakota to Wyoming.
Producers are increasingly being forced to shut down plants for hours at a time on sunny days, a practice known as curtailment.
The Iran war is driving countries toward Chinese EVs, solar and batteries — strengthening China's hand as Trump seeks trade wins in Beijing.
The minister says the situation in Cuba is "extremely tense", as a US-led blockade of oil to the country causes widespread power cuts.
Learn how climate change and human activity are fueling dangerous wildfires in many of Africa’s highest mountain ecosystems.
Some Canadian oil industry and development leaders are suggesting Ottawa should reconsider eventually selling the Trans Mountain pipeline to the private sector.
S-Oil said Wednesday it has unveiled an immersion cooling solution for data centers with Global Standard Technology at HVAC Korea 2026 in Seoul.
Scientists are focusing on improving apples’ resilience after stressors like wild temperature swings and drought Terence Robinson still remembers the Valentine’s Day Massacre – of 2015, not 1929. For the Cornell University horticulture professor , the term doesn’t conjure up Tommy guns and Al Capone’s Chicago . Instead of a gangster, the culprit in Robinson’s massacre was the weather. And its victims were the apple orchards of the north-eastern United States. Continue reading...
Researchers are pushing for more aggressive emissions reductions to minimize the threat of concurrent extreme weather events.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Back in December I provided some initial projections of where both 2026 and 2027 global mean surface temperatures might end up. A lot has happened since then. We’ve gotten the first three months of data in for 2026 1 (and have a good sense of where April 2026 will end up in reanalysis data – see our Climate Dashboard for daily updates). More importantly, models are converging on a doozy of an El Niño event developing in the latter part of 2026, with the latest multi-model median projection of a peak anomaly of 2.7C in the ENSO3.4 region of the tropical Pacific. While the prediction remains uncertain (we remain within the “spring predictability barrier” when its historically hard to...
In April, global oil supply shrank by 1.8 million barrels a day, with the total losses since February amounting to 12.8 million barrels of oil lost every day, the IEA said.
[New Era] China has expressed readiness to support Namibia's efforts to grow its energy sector, including potential collaboration on nuclear power development if Namibia chooses to construct a nuclear plant.
Cuba is struggling with devastating nationwide blackouts as the United States’ effective oil blockade strangles fuel supplies. But this crisis may also be accelerating a China-backed clean energy revolution that’s been quietly unfolding in the Caribbean nation. Cuba is currently pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet, with help from China, … The post As the US starves it of oil, Cuba is pulling off one of the fastest solar revolutions on the planet — with China’s help appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Prime Minister backed the Energy Secretary's plans to ensure the country goes 'further and faster to deliver clean energy'.
Asian markets showed mixed trading as AI stock momentum waned, oil prices stayed high, and inflation worries persisted. Japan's Nikkei saw a slight gain, while South Korea's Kospi recovered some losses. Concerns over stalled US-Iran talks and hotter US inflation data contributed to investor caution across the region.
Lithuanian officials hope restored peat bogs can reinforce the border in addition to locking away planet-warming carbon.
The move comes at a time when many state environmental budgets have been slashed.
Oil prices dipped Wednesday after a three-day rally, with traders watching the Iran conflict's ceasefire and the Trump-Xi summit. Despite a slight fall, crude remains above $100 a barrel due to ongoing supply fears. Analysts predict elevated prices for months, impacting global inflation and potentially delaying US interest rate cuts.
For decades, the arrival of summer in South Korea was heralded by the rhythmic hum of cicadas and the predictable onset of monsoon season. But as climate change rewrites the country’s seasonal script, the government is bracing for a new reality. On Wednesday, the Korea Meteorological Administration announced a sweeping overhaul of its national weather warning system, the first major restructuring in nearly two decades. The centrepiece of the plan is the introduction of a top-tier “extreme heat...
Social media campaigns attacking wind power aren’t just a U.S. phenomenon.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Minister of State in the Vice President's Office (Union and Environment), Engineer Hamad Yusuf Masauni, has announced that the 2026 World Environment Day celebrations will be accompanied by a series of national events aimed at raising awareness on environmental conservation, addressing climate change, and bringing together stakeholders to discuss key environmental issues in the country.
Public sector oil companies are facing daily losses of Rs 1,000 crore, potentially forcing fuel price hikes soon. Minister Hardeep Singh Puri highlighted significant under-recoveries, warning that companies cannot sustain these losses indefinitely. While elections are not the reason for the freeze, a drop in crude prices or reopening of the Strait of Hormuz could offer relief.
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear the Enforcement Directorate's plea to cancel the bail of alleged coal smuggling kingpin Anup Majee. While issuing a notice, the court noted the ED's prolonged investigation. Majee, accused in a Rs 2,700 crore scam, claims cooperation, but the ED highlights his accountant's absconding status and alleged payoffs.
New models chart how virus-carrying rodents may spread across Argentina as climate change reshapes weather patterns.
The agency is establishing a series of centers across the U.S. to collaborate with industry while focusing on minerals and fossil fuels.
Emily Mango, 42, said North Carolina Congresswoman Virginia Foxx wrote a 'horrific letter' in response to her son's school assignment asking her to consider tax credits for electric vehicles.
7 Shifts That Could Unlock Millions of Blue Jobs in the Ocean Economy alicia.cypress… Tue, 05/12/2026 - 09:45 A healthy ocean is critical to modern society. More than 3 billion people depend on fish for at least one-fifth of their animal protein intake, while the ocean also supports mental and physical health , inspires cultures and traditions, and offers climate solutions that could help close the global emissions gap. What's more is the ocean of job opportunities it provides: at least 133 million formal jobs — in sectors like tourism, fisheries, shipping, offshore oil and gas, and renewable energy — and potentially over 100 million more if you count informal jobs like family-fishing operations. Combined, these contribute over $2.5 trillion annually in goods...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01393G, Paper Ying Wan, Lei Huang, Fanxing Bu, Zhihao Sun, Siyuan Zhang, Zaiwang Zhao, Laiquan Li, Dongliang Chao, Dongyuan Zhao, Wei Luo Developing ion-selective interphases with functional groups that promote uniform Zn2+ deposition and repel polyiodides is promising for stable Zn–I2 batteries. Covalent organic frameworks (COFs) are compelling for such design owing... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Julia Kern says warming winters are transforming her sport – and pushing her to act. The post Olympic skier sounds alarm on vanishing snow appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil rose again on Tuesday as hopes for a deal to end the war in Iran continue to fizzle.
The Indian Rupee hit a record low of 95.63 against the US dollar amid escalating geopolitical tensions and fragile investor sentiment. Intensifying Middle East conflict, rising oil prices, and sustained foreign fund outflows are pressuring the currency. This economic uncertainty is also reflected in a significant dip in domestic stock markets.
Scientists have laid bare the planet's worst-case climate scenario, warning that global temperatures could rise by 3.5°C (6.3°F) by 2100.
New research warns of growing threat to fragile Antarctic plant ecosystems – but cutting emissions could prevent the worst outcomes. The post Climate change could double plant-harming fungi in Antarctica by end of century appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
Experts say extreme weather is boosting the odds that the pathogens carried by rodents will spill over into human populations.
The United Arab Emirates secretly conducted attacks on an Iranian oil refinery last month, marking a new direct participant in the conflict. This action followed Iran's extensive targeting of the UAE, prompting a strategic shift in Abu Dhabi's approach to Tehran. The UAE possesses a highly advanced air force, fueling speculation about its involvement.
One of Japan’s best-loved snack brands is switching to monochrome packaging for a number of its products due to a shortage of naphtha – a crude-oil derivative used in petrochemicals and printing inks – caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. In a statement issued on Tuesday, Calbee said it would “temporarily revise packaging specifications for certain products in response to supply instability affecting certain raw materials amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East”. The decision by the...
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S Development Vision 2050 and the Long-Term Perspective Plan (2025-2050) have placed environmental conservation and climate resilience among the country's key development pillars, with the goal of positioning the nation among global leaders in environmental stewardship by 2050.
The fight could result in requirements for government officials to consider greenhouse gas emissions when approving fossil fuel projects.
The United States has sanctioned 12 individuals and entities accused of enabling elite Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps' sale of Iranian oil to China
"Reopening routes is not the same as normalizing a market that has been deprived of about 1 billion barrels of oil."
Iran's armed forces are prepared to retaliate after President Trump rejected Tehran's ceasefire proposal, escalating regional tensions. The dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil route, has already caused significant energy supply shocks and threatens global food security, with the UN warning of a potential humanitarian crisis.
A volcanic eruption in the South Pacific cleaned up its own methane pollution, offering a potential mechanism for removing this potent greenhouse gas from the atmosphere.
An unusual crystal created by America’s first nuclear bomb test could help scientists understand a structure needed for quantum computers, solar power, and batteries.
An oil platform off the coast of Carpinteria caught fire Monday morning, triggering a response from the U.S. Coast Guard and local county firefighting agencies.
Global sea surface temperatures were the second-highest on record for April. The post April 2026: Earth’s fourth-warmest April on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
In the biggest sign of progress since the Paris Agreement, a critical mass of the world economy is now working together to phase out fossil fuels
Benjamin Netanyahu is moving to wean Israel off American financial support, just as Donald Trump's Iran peace proposal unravels and oil prices surge.
The extent of the spill was disputed by the Trinidad and Tobago government, which said only 10 barrels were spilled and contained.
Oil is rising on Monday as hopes for a deal to end the war in Iran fade following Tehran's latest response to the U.S. proposal and Trump's description of it as "unacceptable."
Oil prices are rising today, after US President Donald Trump dismissed Iran’s latest terms to end the war, sparking fears of a fresh escalation in the conflict that would keep the vital Strait of Hormuz shuttered for even longer. Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, was up 2.9 percent to $104.2 a barrel. WTI, the … The post Oil prices climb after Trump rejects Iran’s peace proposal appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Oil prices surged as President Trump rejected Iran's peace proposal, reigniting fears over global energy supply routes. Hopes for breakthrough talks faded, shifting market attention to Trump's upcoming visit to Beijing. Saudi Aramco warned of significant oil market losses, while tankers navigated the Strait of Hormuz with tracking systems off.
‘If you don’t have clean water, you really don’t have anything.’ The post Contamination, climate change and political drama stall clean water for Colorado’s Arkansas Valley appeared first on High Country News.
Global oil prices jumped after Donald Trump rejected a Iranian counter-offer to a 14-point U.S. plan to end the war as "totally unacceptable."
The military alliance sees clean power as a logical replacement for fossil fuels.
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Nature Climate Change, Published online: 11 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02629-6Carbon markets rule change would harm mitigation and Indigenous peoples
S. Korea and U. S. are moving to strengthen industrial and energy cooperation centered on shipbuilding, nuclear power and strategic investments.
Supply chain disruptions caused by the Iran war are spreading beyond oil markets into global food and chemical industries, according to media reports.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi called for careful use of petrol, diesel, and gas. He stated that reducing reliance on imported fuel will help India manage the ongoing war's effects. The Prime Minister also highlighted India's focus on energy security and investments in solar power. Several infrastructure projects worth around Rs 9,400 crore were inaugurated in Telangana.
Indian markets brace for volatility this week, driven by US-Iran tensions and crude oil price swings. Investors will also scrutinize crucial inflation data from India and the US for interest rate clues. Key corporate earnings are also on the radar, alongside foreign investor activity, shaping market sentiment.
The Alberta premier said she hopes an energy agreement that includes a new pipeline to the West Coast is reached soon, and affirmed that the government will not own it.
This story was originally published by Yale E360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Justin Smarsh and his family used to kayak a few times a year on the rivers and creeks near their home in Cherry Tree, Pennsylvania. High on the Appalachian Plateau, northeast of Pittsburgh, he spent hours in the woods and […]
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 3, 2026 thru Sat, May 9, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (6 articles) The ramifications of record-shattering heat on the West`s ecosystems Not only did Western US locations set new March highs but many exceeded temperature records for May, according to Climate Central scientist Zachary Lab. Grist, Christine Peterson, May 02, 2026. Flooding in Chicago Is Getting Worse. Here`s Why. Over the past century in Chicago, the likelihood of heavy rainstorms has increased sevenfold. Inside Climate News, Brett Chase, May 04, 2026. `Point of no return`: New Orleans relocation must start now due to sea level, study...
The conflict is not only threatening oil revenue, but also Gulf states’ efforts to expand their economies beyond it.
electric car, electric cars, gasoline Bolivia’s fuel shortages and 'junk gasoline' drive a surge in electric cars
While the Trump administration is directing hundreds of millions of dollars to coal projects, miners in Appalachia are suffering from a resurgence of black lung disease. But industry pushback is delaying federal rules that would reduce miners’ exposure to deadly silica dust.
As global electricity demand grows, so does the popularity of nuclear energy. In the Middle East, several countries are evaluating or advancing nuclear power projects, balancing weighty issues such as regional security, climatic conditions and international cooperation.
A suspected oil spill covering dozens of square kilometers of sea near Iran's main oil hub of Kharg Island has been seen on satellite imagery this week. - REUTERS
Beijing is moving to make green electricity usage a key metric in the operation of new data centre projects, as part of a major push to align the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence with national carbon goals, according to an action plan released Friday. The policy document, jointly released by four bodies – the National Energy Administration, National Development and Reform Commission, Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Data Administration – encouraged operators...
Soaring crude oil prices, averaging $105.4 a barrel, are straining oil companies' finances as they sell fuel below cost. Despite government excise duty cuts, losses are unsustainable. Experts suggest gradual price hikes and innovative strategies to manage the transition to renewables while supporting companies' investments and the macroeconomy.
Calgary-based pipeline company South Bow says the recent turmoil in the middle east has customers clamouring for more oil from its pipeline network.
India has successfully navigated the Middle East crisis, ensuring stable fuel supplies and uninterrupted maritime operations. Despite global price surges, consumers are shielded through excise duty cuts and increased domestic production. State-run oil companies are absorbing significant daily losses to maintain current prices, while Indian seafarers in the Gulf remain safe and maritime operations at Indian ports are normal.
Oil and gas pipeline company Enbridge says its unfazed by rival expansions likely to jockey for oilsands producers' business, adding stepped-up competition is a good sign.
Massive oil market bets, totaling up to $7 billion, were placed just before significant US President Trump announcements concerning Iran. Traders executed large sell orders minutes before key political developments, leading to substantial price drops. This unusual timing and scale have triggered regulatory scrutiny, with investigators examining potential insider trading concerns.
A study in Science examined how climate change will affect the habitat ranges of plant species. Another looked at what types of at-risk flowering plants have the rarest evolutionary history.
The Copernicus Climate Change Service has revealed that April 2026 saw the second highest sea surface temperatures on record.
Al Gore’s famous documentary has mostly stood the test of time. The post A look back at ‘An Inconvenient Truth,’ 20 years later appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Escalating Middle East conflict has choked the world's busiest oil passage, pushing crude prices past $100 per barrel with warnings of a surge to $167 or higher. A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatens a severe energy and trade shock, potentially reducing global trade growth significantly and deepening economic uncertainty worldwide.
Malaysia’s nascent electric vehicle market may be decimated before it gets up to speed, as business experts warn of a sharp drop in demand and delay in the renewable energy transition if the government imposes strict price curbs on imported units from July, in a move to protect the country’s vehicle makers. The ministry of investment, trade and industry (Miti) on Wednesday announced that from July 1, it will only allow the sale of imported EVs that have a cost, insurance and freight (CIF) value...
Oil prices surged Friday as US-Iran tensions flared, reversing earlier declines. US strikes on Iranian targets prompted accusations of ceasefire violations, escalating fears over the vital Strait of Hormuz. This geopolitical volatility overshadows concerns about suspicious trading activity linked to policy announcements, impacting global energy supplies and inflation.
State policymakers appear unprepared for a potential increase in power bills driven by a doubling of emissions credit prices as Virginia gears up to rejoin a regional climate program.
Countries would be able to exempt companies from the rules on energy security grounds, even before major disruption occurs, under draft guidelines seen by POLITICO.
The spectre of the global energy crisis loomed over the three-day Asean summit in the Philippines as regional leaders converge for a final day of talks in Cebu on Friday. Analysts say that while some major flashpoints were addressed – with Thailand and Cambodia’s joint statement of solidarity being a bright spot – surging fuel costs as a result of the Iran war weighed heaviest on the minds of Southeast Asian leaders. The fuel crisis was the “defining issue”, said Vu Lam, an Asean observer and...
The Bridger Pipeline expansion's plan to start operating before the end of the Trump administration faces a tight timeline and a long to-do list.
Microsoft is reportedly reconsidering its pledge to offset hourly energy use with renewables, as the AI boom further complicates efforts to cut planet-warming emissions.
The latest dip in global crude prices has eased financial pressure on the Thai Oil Fuel Fund, shifting its role from subsidising diesel prices to collecting contributions from motorists, according to the Energy Policy Planning Office.
A new atlas renders climate extremes in Germany visible: The Alfred Wegener Institute in the Helmholtz Climate Initiative REKLIM shows extremes based on the data from the German Weather Service. The atlas clearly shows how climate change is developing and what changes are already noticeable.
It is the largest religious gathering in the world - but the Hajj pilgrimage is becoming increasingly dangerous, a new study has warned.