US president to push Israeli prime minister to agree to new framework to end war in Gaza and free remaining hostages held by Hamas Trump officials to announce plan to boost coal output The US is set to announce on Monday policies to try to boost the output of coal , the interior department said, as the Trump administration seeks to reverse the decline of the fossil fuel’s use. Continue reading...
Despite progress in climate change action, the continent's environment is being seriously degraded according to a new report. It stresses this poses a threat to competitiveness and quality of life on the continent.
The five winners of the Climate Cardinals-Yale Climate Connections youth essay contest share their ideas for addressing the global crisis. The post The climate needs a chorus’: Teenagers from around the world speak up appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
President Alexander Lukashenko raised the plans during a Kremlin meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
POLITICO's E&E News conducted a detailed examination of the agency's effort to obscure key facts on global warming.
The biggest change is a yearslong deadline extension for converting air conditioning to use newer chemicals that do less climate damage.
Giant hailstones could soon become the norm in Britain - with climate change to blame.
EU officials warn climate breakdown and wildlife loss ‘are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy’ The European way of life is being jeopardised by environmental degradation, a report has found, with EU officials warning against weakening green rules. The continent has made “important progress” in cutting planet-heating pollution, according to the European Environment Agency, but the death of wildlife and breakdown of the climate are ruining ecosystems that underpin the economy. More than 80% of protected habitats are in a poor or bad state, with “unsustainable” consumption and production patterns driving loss of wildlife. The EU’s “carbon sink” has declined by about 30% in a decade as logging, wildfires and pests damage forests. Emissions from transport and food have barely budged...
MCT oil enhances brain function through its ability to produce more ketones. The brain uses ketones as an effective energy source, when it cannot utilize glucose (sugar) properly, or if someone is on a low carb diet. The treatment benefits patients who have Alzheimer's disease and epilepsy, because it provides an alternative energy source for their brains. Research shows that MCT oil consumption leads to better memory performance, enhanced thinking abilities and mental focus
[The Conversation Africa] US president Donald Trump's address to the annual gathering of the United Nations general assembly in late September 2025 set a new low in international relations. Trump delivered a broadside attack on multilateralism - the effort to solve the world's problems through collective endeavour - as well as issues that have found common cause among rich and poor countries alike, such as climate change.
While greater renewable energy usage has become a crucial part of efforts to curb carbon dioxide emissions produced by fossil-derived fuels, experts warn that cleaner energy may not always ensure a reliable supply.
It's another indication that fossil fuels remain king.
Wildfires are an increasingly common feature of life in American West, and researchers are working overtime to understand how the resulting smoke affects air quality, human health and climate change.
Russia firmly defended India’s continued oil purchases despite US pressure, praising New Delhi’s “self-respect” and strong partnership. Foreign Minister Lavrov stated India’s energy choices are its own business, unaffected by US influence, and reiterated that India chooses its partners. He affirmed the robust, long-standing strategic ties between the two nations.
A listing of 27 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, September 21, 2025 thru Sat, September 27, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) Tens of thousands more people will die from wildfires in US over next 25 years, researchers say "Western states will be most impacted overall, with the largest number of projected deaths in California" Cilmate, The independent, Julia Musto, Sep 19, 2025. Hurricane Gabrielle makes a run for the Azores "A hurricane watch is up, while two other Atlantic systems percolate, and far south China braces for Typhoon Ragasa." Eye on the Storm, Yale Climate Connections, Bob Henson, Sep 23, 2025. Super Typhoon Ragasa: 17 killed...
California is doing something unique with its investment in renewable energy, and seems to be proving beneficial not just for increasing solar power generation.
Ukrainian drones have struck 16 of Russia’s 38 oil refineries since August.
Though blackouts are common due to the plant's proximity to the front line, this is the longest outage so far. Experts warn it increases the risk of an accident.
Oil India Ltd has definitively established the presence of natural gas in the Andaman Sea for the first time, marking a significant find at the Sri Vijayapuram-II well. Initial testing confirmed natural gas with 87% methane, leading the oil minister to express hopes for a "Guyana-scale discovery.
After 17 years of perseverance, Kore Infrastructure has positioned itself as a viable clean energy startup. It is a company bringing industrial-strength innovation to a sector hungry for dependable alternatives, one reactor at a time.
Research indicates that subsea cables from offshore wind farms, while crucial for clean energy, emit electromagnetic fields affecting marine life. Female shore crabs are particularly vulnerable, exhibiting altered behaviour near cables, which disrupts their migrations and breeding. These disruptions could cascade through coastal food chains, highlighting the need for smarter planning and mitigation strategies in offshore energy development.
Murray Watt says ‘it’s not the government’s intention to stop old growth logging’ as Greens and academics press for total halt Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The Albanese government is being urged to end old growth logging “at a minimum” in order to meet a 2035 emissions reduction target recommended by the Climate Change Authority. Australia’s most respected forest scientists, Prof David Lindenmayer, of the Australian National University, has also written to the authority questioning why it did not go further in its advice and recommend an end to all native forest logging. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tullow Oil plc (Tullow) has finalised the sale of its entire working interest in Kenya to Auron Energy E&P Limited, an affiliate of Gulf Energy Ltd, following satisfaction of all conditions precedent under the Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) announced on July 21, 2025.
Reuters calculations show that recent strikes on Russian oil refineries have cut its refining capacity by 17%, or about 1.1 million barrels per day.
China has successfully flown the world’s largest and most powerful airborne wind turbine, a milestone that could bring cheaper, more reliable green energy and strengthen the country’s leading role in the global clean energy transition. Between September 19 and 21, the airship-like S1500 – about the size of a basketball court and as tall as a 13-storey building – became the first turbine of its kind to generate one megawatt of power during a test flight at a desert site in China’s western...
Energy analysts say upticks in coal production and demand are only temporary fluctuations, despite the administration barreling ahead with efforts to boost production and market share.
President Donald Trump told world leaders this week to give up on climate action and renewable energy.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02930A, Perspective Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Gan Huang, Ewan Gage, Boris Breiner, Monica Saavedra, Dmitry Busko, Norbert J Janowicz, Dominic S. Wright, Bryce S Richards Greenhouses enable crop production in challenging climates, ensuring food security through controlled environments. Sustainable development requires addressing the food-energy-water nexus while optimising four key factors – light, temperature, CO2 levels,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The US energy secretary, Chris Wright, on Wednesday announced that his department will return to the treasury billions of dollars set aside for green projects, while dodging questions about affordability and grid reliability and claiming international climate policy has […]
Iran has signed a $25 billion agreement with Russia's Russian state nuclear corporation Rosatom to build four nuclear power plants in Iran, IRNA news agency said on Friday.
Environmental advocates want oil companies to keep extra supplies on hand. Industry hates that idea.
A new guidance risks setting up a row between Ed Miliband, campaigners and Labour members of parliament.
The agency may need to ditch its scientific justification for repealing the endangerment finding that underpins most climate rules.
SET-listed Bangchak Corporation is restructuring its businesses to boost its revenue and follow the global energy consumption trend that still depends on fossil fuels.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Geothermal Development Company (GDC) has urged the court to dismiss a petition filed by 62 of its employees, arguing that the workers are pushing a selfish agenda designed to keep union benefits while enjoying management perks.
Super Typhoon Ragasa’s trail of devastation across the Philippines, Hong Kong, Taiwan and parts of mainland China has underscored the sobering risks Asia as a region faces from the consequences of climate change, scientists warn, pointing to heavy fossil fuel production and infrastructure lagging behind rapid urbanisation. Exceptionally warm sea surface temperatures along Ragasa’s path in the South China Sea helped it intensify over 24 hours to become the most powerful storm on Earth this year,...
During a meeting in the Oval Office, President Trump urged Turkish President Erdogan to halt Russian oil purchases, aiming to pressure Moscow to end the conflict in Ukraine. Trump expressed readiness for major sanctions on Russia if all NATO nations ceased buying Russian oil.
Wind and solar power sources, essential for the energy transition to mitigate the climate crisis, have become a risk of power outages in Brazil. It is a remedy that, in excess, becomes poison. The rapid and unplanned growth of these alternatives has created operational difficulties for the Brazilian electricity system, which is nationally interconnected. A […]
Unusually warm waters are fueling a busy few days near the peak of hurricane season. The post Gabrielle heads for Azores while Humberto and 94L brew in NW Atlantic appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
It's possible to reuse oil from your motor, but it's obviously not as easy as just emptying and refilling the oil tank. Recertifying oil is a long process.
University of California, Berkeley, study found that those who experience severe effects will see upto a $1m in costs The climate emergency is significantly increasing costs for California households in the form of rising utility bills, lost wages and growing healthcare expenses, worsening the state’s affordability crisis, according to a sweeping new report. The average American born in 2024 will likely face up to $500,000 in additional lifetime costs from climate crisis, and those who experience more severe effects will see up to $1m in costs, the Costs of Climate Change: Financial and Economic Impacts on California report states. Continue reading...
Petition says that US government’s protection of fossil fuel interests has put people in harm’s way By continuing to fund and support a fossil fuel -based energy system, the US is violating international law , a group of young people have argued to an international human rights body. The petition to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), filed late on Tuesday and shared exclusively with the Guardian, says that the government’s actions have violated the petitioners’ human rights. Continue reading...
Chinese scientists have created a new type of battery that uses hydrogen ions to store and release energy, which could offer a safer alternative to conventional lithium-based batteries. The rechargeable, room-temperature stable battery was made possible using a rare-earth-based battery electrolyte that harnesses hydride ions, or negatively charged hydrogen ions. Experimental data shows that the battery’s specific capacity – or the amount of electrical charge it can store per unit of mass or...
Citing “alleged efforts to inappropriately influence the judiciary," the agency made the move amid GOP criticism over the group's climate science courses for judges.
[IPS] Addis Ababa -- At the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8-10 September, African leaders committed to the climate and health nexus and their desire to advance climate-resilient and adaptive health systems on the continent.
Rising carbon dioxide levels have boosted the growth of trees in the Amazon rainforest over the past few decades, but it is unclear if this trend will continue
President Trump and Energy Secretary Chris Wright insist that solar power will never be a reliable source of energy.
Negative feedback between climate and atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2), mediated by the weathering of silicate minerals on land, is thought to provide the primary regulation of Earth’s climate on geological timescales. By contrast, we found that faster ...
The global energy transition is an urgent necessity. But the global think tank and NGO World Economic Forum has warned that many challenges, including geopolitical conflicts, supply chain disruptions and economic volatility, have hampered the collective efforts of countries to reach the global goal of net zero – where harmful greenhouse gas emissions are balanced by removing the same amount from the atmosphere – by 2050. Such delays will only worsen the present-day consequences of climate...
[UN News] From accelerating the move to clean energy to planting acres of trees, leaders from more than 100 countries announced or reiterated new national climate action plans during a meeting on Wednesday as part of the high-level week of the UN General Assembly.
India signals potential increase in US oil imports amid pressure to diversify from Russian crude, aiming to strengthen energy security and reduce the trade deficit. Discussions between Indian and US officials are ongoing to finalize a trade deal, addressing concerns like secondary sanctions and reciprocal tariffs. The US expresses strong interest in expanding energy cooperation with India across various sectors.
Clean energy is the "trend of our time," Chinese President Xi Jinping said, announcing targets for trimming his country's carbon pollution.
[Global Witness] UN Climate Change have announced new disclosure requirements for people attending COP, in a big win for accountability and transparency at climate talks after years of tireless effort from campaigners
Fossil fuel and auto groups are eager to see the EPA climate finding repealed, but they worry it could lead to lawsuits over their emissions.
Exclusive: Energy secretary examining ways to allow oil and gas exploration without breaking manifesto promise Ed Miliband is planning to encourage drilling in the North Sea despite a manifesto promise not to grant new licences on new parts of the British sea bed. The energy secretary is looking at ways in which the government can allow companies to look for and produce more oil and gas without breaking Labour’s pre-election pledge not to issue new licences on new fields . Continue reading...
The computing chips that power artificial intelligence consume a lot of electricity. On Wednesday, the world’s biggest manufacturer of those chips showed off a new strategy to make them more energy efficient: using AI-powered software to design them. At a conference in Silicon Valley, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), the contract manufacturer that fabricates chips for Nvidia, showed off a range of ways that it was hoping to boost the energy efficiency of AI computing chips by...
African solar energy use is surging, with Chinese-made panels a common sight across the continent, on rooftops and in the massive renewable energy plants being built in countries such as Algeria and South Africa by companies from China. An Oxford Economics study released on Monday showed the continent welcomed a record 9,516 megawatts worth of Chinese-made solar panels in the first seven months of this year, from just 6,625MW in the same period last year. The trend reflects how Africa is...
It is almost impossible to make cement without emissions, but carbon-capture-and-storage technology is finally being deployed to decarbonise the sector
Australia’s prime minister Anthony Albanese also resurrects bid for temporary seat on UN security council Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has pushed back on isolationism and issued a veiled criticism of Donald Trump’s rejection of climate science , warning the United Nations that leaders who walk away from big challenges risk being trusted by no one. In a major speech to the UN general assembly in New York on Thursday Australian time, the prime minister called for countries to recommit to international cooperation, to end wars and save the planet from dangerous climate change. Continue reading...
Environmental groups mark 10 years since Mark Carney’s ‘short-term horizons’ speech with plea to act ‘while there’s still time’ A coalition of 10 campaign groups is calling on the Bank of England to do more to tackle the climate crisis, a decade after the then governor Mark Carney warned of the “tragedy of the horizon”. Carney, now prime minister of Canada, argued in a speech at Lloyd’s of London in September 2015 that the short time-horizons of politicians and policymakers made it difficult to tackle the climate emergency, despite the threat it posed to the global financial system. Continue reading...
PM welcomes China’s first emissions target but says it should not open new coal plants. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese says China should do more on cutting carbon emissions, including closing more coal fired power stations. In a video statement to the UN in New York, president Xi Jinping said China would reduce its greenhouse gas emissions across the economy by 7-10% by 2035, while “striving to do better”. It is good that there is progress being made. We, of course would like there to be more, but it is a step forward, and indeed, China has exceeded its previous targets. We’d like to see new coal fired power plants not open. But it is a step forward. If you look at the transition that’s occurring...
The country has huge influence as the world’s largest emitter and clean energy superpower.
President Xi Jinping told a U.N. climate summit that China will reduce emissions across its economy, expand renewables sixfold and make electric cars “mainstream.”
Despite frictions on trade and geopolitics that hang over their bilateral ties, leaders from the European Union and China vowed to work together to tackle global challenges on Wednesday, a day after US President Donald Trump ridiculed the “green scam” of climate change. Europe wants to work more with China on climate and biodiversity, even as it called on Beijing to help “stop the killing in Ukraine”, said European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen following a meeting with Chinese...
Leaders unveil new targets to cut planet-heating pollution after Trump called climate crisis a ‘con job’ World leaders have unveiled new targets to cut planet-heating pollution at the United Nations , in a bid to spur fresh impetus to the beleaguered climate effort a day after Donald Trump called the crisis “the greatest con job ever perpetrated upon the world”. A total of 120 countries and the European Union announced new goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in New York on Wednesday. The pledges most notably include one from China, the world’s leading emitter, which said it would cut emissions by 7-10% from its peak level by 2035. Continue reading...
China on Wednesday issued its first ever absolute targets for cutting planet-warming gases, a landmark pledge from the world's top polluter as the United States doubles down on fossil fuels and Europe falters.
Catherine Nash, 74, and Nigel Fleming, 63, climbed onto the podium display at Westfield shopping centre in Shepherd's Bush and unfurled a Just Stop Oil banner.
The planet is nearing dangerous limits. Yet progress on clean energy shows what’s possible. With political will, cooperation can still avert the worst of the climate crisis All is not lost , Simon Stiell, the UN’s climate chief, told the Guardian last week. But the latest planetary health check from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research is a brutal reminder of how close the Earth is being pushed beyond repair. Seven of the nine planetary boundaries are now breached, with ocean acidification added to the danger list. Yet the world has proved that cooperation works: the ozone layer is healing, air pollution controls are working. A decisive test looms at the end of the month, when governments must file new climate pledges, known as nationally determined contributions (NDCs). This...
[ANGOP] New York -- the minister of Environment, Ana Paula de Carvalho said on Monday (22) in New York that Angola has completed its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC3), meeting the September deadline and setting more ambitious targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to climate change.
Scientists call for renewed global effort to curb fossil fuels as seven of nine planetary boundaries now transgressed The world’s oceans have failed a key planetary health check for the first time, primarily due to the burning of fossil fuels, a report has shown. In its latest annual assessment , the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research said ocean acidity had crossed a critical threshold for marine life. Continue reading...
Trump Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he’d “absolutely” like to see other countries withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
Oracle's founder, Larry Ellison, now the world's second richest person with a $373 billion net worth, plans to donate 95% of his wealth. Moving away from traditional charities, Ellison is focusing his philanthropic efforts through the Ellison Institute of Technology (EIT) at Oxford, addressing global issues like healthcare and climate change.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Wednesday the money “was slated to go out to subsidize wind, solar and batteries and electric vehicles."
Floods in South Asia, wildfires across North America, and record-breaking heat in Europe have underscored what scientists have warned for years: climate change is escalating faster than the political response. Against this backdrop, the UN Secretary-General is holding a climate summit during the high-level week of the General Assembly, pressing nations to raise their climate pledges ahead of November’s UN climate conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
Ralph Regenvanu, minister of climate change for the Pacific island nation said the step was on ‘behalf of everybody’ Vanuatu is working on securing a UN vote to turn a landmark ruling on the climate crisis by the international court of justice (ICJ) into concrete political action that will fight the influence of the fossil fuel industry and protect the globe from environmental catastrophe. In an effort spearheaded by the tiny Pacific island nation, the ICJ issued a rare unanimous advisory opinion in July, which clarified that all states are required under international law to protect the climate, prevent further harms and have a duty to cooperate. Continue reading...
New interactive map tracking PM2.5 air pollution reveals 900m people in path of ‘super-emitting’ industrial facilities Fossil fuel burning is not just damaging the world’s climate; it is also threatening the health of at least 1.6 billion people through the toxic pollutants it produces, data shows. Carbon dioxide, the main greenhouse gas from fossil fuel burning, does not directly damage health, but leads to global heating . However, coal and oil burning for power generation, and the burning of fossil fuels in industrial facilities, pollute the air with particulate matter called PM2.5, which has serious health impacts when breathed in . Continue reading...
Super Typhoon Ragasa, which lashed Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong on Wednesday, has drawn warnings from scientists that climate change is making such storms more frequent. Benjamin Horton, dean of the school of energy and environment at City University of Hong Kong, said: “Climate scientists know better than anyone else that these events should not be happening at such regularity, so late in the season, of such intensity, of such high winds and of such big storm surges....
Still, European nations are struggling to agree on how much to cut their greenhouse gas emissions, the E.U.’s climate commissioner said in an interview.
The same techniques that fed the exploding global population of the twentieth century are being used to adapt agriculture to one of the most serious threats of the twenty-first.
Sempra Infrastructure's Port Arthur project will proceed as the Trump administration pushes for more liquefied natural gas exports.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Wednesday rejected claims his government was undermining the climate change fight, but insisted that industry also needed to be protected to revive the crisis-wracked economy.
Officials said the proposed changes would slash emissions of methane, a potent contributor to climate change.
[Capital FM] New York -- Kenya's First Lady, Rachel Ruto, joined fellow African First Ladies under the Organisation of African First Ladies for Development (OAFLAD) to launch a continent-wide campaign, #BuildingResilience of Women and Girls in the Face of Climate Change and Conflict, on the sidelines of the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly.
UNITED NATIONS (UNITED STATES) - He mocked renewables as a "joke," praised "clean, beautiful coal" and declared climate change the "greatest con job ever."
The US President took no prisoners as he roared past his allotted 15 minutes to reprimand leaders everywhere for uncontrolled migration, climate change and war.
China's emissions-cutting pledge is poised to take center stage at a United Nations climate meeting Wednesday, after US President Donald Trump unleashed a blistering -- if predictable -- broadside against the science surrounding planet-warming fossil fuels.
In a remarkable United Nations address, the president lashed out at wind turbines, environmentalists and allies around the world while dismissing the dangers of climate change.
City Hall says lithium ion battery storage sites are safe and FDNY is ready — and while I want clean air, I also want honesty. When these batteries fail they fail big.
As Russia hits gas networks, power stations; Ukraine sets several oil refineries ablaze.
Trump blasted the U.N. for its focus on migration and climate change, calling global warming a “con job.”
[Capital FM] New York -- President William Ruto has called out the global climate financing system for unfairly burdening African economies.
Climate change could leave 74% of the world’s drought-prone regions at high risk of severe and prolonged droughts by the end of the century, new research suggests.
As Trump calls for more nuclear power, Piketon, the site of an enrichment facility, knows first hand its ill effects Three years after starting work as an electrician at the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Vina Colley started getting sick. The huge facility in the foothills of Appalachian Ohio was opened in 1954 to enrich weapons-grade uranium for the military as America’s cold war with the Soviet Union ramped up, and later, for commercial purposes. Continue reading...
[Daily Trust] The Managing Director of National Hydroelectric Power Producing Areas Development Commission (N- HYPPADEC), Abubakar Sadiq Yelwa says the organisation has embarked on capacity building of its staff for effective implementation of flood control polices, for desired impact.
[Nile Post] Farmers in Kabarole District, located along the scenic Rwenzori highlands, are embracing modern farming practices to fight the growing impacts of climate change.
As Trump punishes India for purchasing Russian oil, billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries finds itself at the center of a diplomatic firestorm.
On-site solar can be an incredible tool for lowering both energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions. But homeowners face a complicated — and sometimes intentionally misleading — process.
‘Future-proofing’ measures in hand to avoid a repeat of Spain and Portugal’s disastrous outage Great Britain’s energy system operator says it has significantly improved its monitoring of domestic electricity grids to “future proof” the country’s low-carbon power network. After widespread power cuts across most of Spain and Portugal in April, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) started work to pinpoint dangerous fluctuations that could lead to outages. Continue reading...
It's part of an ambitious plan to implement large-scale solar power projects in an effort to ease the country’s chronic electricity shortages.
A Harvard climate institute and a Washington think tank are leading a new institute to study climate change and risk to financial markets.
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- On the banks of the Blue Nile, Ethiopia is redefining its national trajectory through the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa's largest hydroelectric project and one of the biggest infrastructure projects of the 21st century. More than an immense structure of concrete and steel, GERD embodies Ethiopia's sovereignty, technological ambition, and collective aspiration for self-determination. The dam is not merely an energy project; it is a symbol of resilience, a tangible manifestation of national
The SNP Government faces pressure to drop its ban on the building of new nuclear power stations that could create thousands of construction jobs.
Climate change minister urges UN to reject ‘too hard’ argument on climate action. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australians urged to take health advice from doctors, researchers and the medical community Danielle McMullen, the president of the Australian Medical Association , stressed that paracetamol has been deemed by the TGA to be safe to use in pregnancy, although “of course like all medications we try to use it as little as possible when pregnant”. The advice here in Australia sill is that paracetamol is a reasonable option and [a] safe option for pregnant women to use. Like we did as Australia during the pandemic, we really took strong health advice from doctors, from researchers, and from that medical community...
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 23 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02429-4Causal approaches employed at the scale of commercial agriculture are required to build high-quality evidence that climate-smart agricultural interventions result in real emissions reductions and removals. Such project-scale empirical data are additionally required to demonstrate and advance the viability of process-based models and digital measurement, reporting and verification as tools to scale soil carbon accounting.
A new report, produced by three climate change non-profit research groups, says Canada is among the countries derailing the world's plans to combat climate change.
From Africa’s savannas to Asia’s forests, rhinos are vanishing fast.
This is a re-post from And Then There's Physics It seems that the US Department of Energy has now disbanded the Climate Working Group that drafted the report that I discussed in this post . However, about a week ago, Steven Koonin – one of the authors of the report – had an article in the Wall Street Journal titled At Long Last, Clarity on Climate . Clarity is a bit of a stretch. Personally, I think it more muddied the waters, than brought clarity. A general point that I didn’t really make in my previous post (and that has just been highlighted in a comment ) is that it is explicitly focussed on the US. The richest country in the world probably is more resilient than most others and could well decide that it’s better to deal...
China’s imports of crude oil from Russia fell in August, but official data shows the change was offset by higher purchases from elsewhere, even as China’s purchases from the US remained suspended for a third straight month. By volume, China imported 15.2 per cent less crude oil from its northern neighbour last month, year on year, totalling 7.94 million tonnes. And analysts were mixed on whether the decline might be a temporary fluctuation or a sign of a broader trend. The latest customs data...
We used to think that deforestation in the Amazon would dry out the local climate, but the effects may be even more extreme and varied
More than 60,000 people died from heat in Europe during last year's record-breaking summer, a benchmark study said Monday, in the latest warning of the massive toll climate change is having on the continent.
The administration goes all-in on recycling spent fuel, despite a history of spectacular mishaps, including an unintentional atom bomb.
[UN News] The United Nations, African Union (AU) and European Union (EU) have reaffirmed their commitment to peace and sustainable development in Africa, pledging deeper cooperation to end conflicts, support stability and tackle global challenges from debt to climate change.
If machines become superintelligent we’re toast, say Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares. Should we believe them? What if I told you I could stop you worrying about climate change, and all you had to do was read one book? Great, you’d say, until I mentioned that the reason you’d stop worrying was because the book says our species only has a few years before it’s wiped out by superintelligent AI anyway. We don’t know what form this extinction will take exactly – perhaps an energy-hungry AI will let the millions of fusion power stations it has built run hot, boiling the oceans. Maybe it will want to reconfigure the atoms in our bodies into something more useful. There are many possibilities, almost all of them bad, say Eliezer Yudkowsky and Nate Soares in If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies, and...
The new laws address electricity markets, wildfire costs, oil drilling and the state's landmark emissions-trading program.
The Charybdis was expected to facilitate a wind power building boom. Now, its future is clouded as the president wages war on the industry.
“Climate change is rapidly and actively changing the geopolitical dynamics” in the region, an Arctic researcher says.
New data shows governments now planning more fossil fuel production in coming decades than they were in 2023 Governments around the world are ramping up coal, gas and oil extraction which will put climate goals beyond reach, new data has shown. Far from reducing reliance on fossil fuels, nations are planning higher levels of fossil fuel production for the coming decades than they did in 2023, the last time comparable data was compiled. Continue reading...
Ten years after countries promised to cut climate pollution in the Paris Agreement, countries plan to produce more than twice the amount of fossil fuels that would be consistent with that deal.
A listing of 23 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, September 14, 2025 thru Sat, September 20, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics Ani Dasgupta talked to 100 climate experts. He came away optimistic. In his new book, ‘The New Global Possible,’ Dasgupta shares what he learned from talking with dozens of climate luminaries and how that can reshape how we think about climate action. Interview, Yale Climate Connections, Michael Svoboda, Sep 9, 2025. Climate impacts are real — denying this is self-defeating The US administration is attempting to undermine efforts to curb greenhouse-gas emissions. It will ultimately leave that country, and the world...
The morning sun shines on lush vines as harvesters pick grapes. The hillside vineyard looks like it could be in Italy but lies near Berlin, where climate change has transformed winemaking.
PM lands in the US ahead of meeting with the UN general assembly and a possible one-on-one with Trump. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Minister for Climate Change and Energy Chris Bowen will speak to ABC Insiders host David Speers this morning. Nationals MP Barnaby Joyce has appeared on Sky News this morning to talk about climate change followed by the Climate Change Authority’s Matt Kean . Continue reading...
Treasury estimates a ‘disorderly’ energy transition would result in an Australian economy that’s $1.2tn smaller. Neither major party has the policies to prevent that Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Only an ambitious government can reap the economic benefits of the net zero transition for the Australian people, and ambition is in short supply. Labor continues to talk out of both sides of its mouth, setting a target range in line with its usual pragmatic caution, while simultaneously endorsing fossil fuel expansion despite the existential threat of climate change to the region. Continue reading...
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 18, 28 September 2025.
The Justice Department asked a judge to shut down the "Superfund" law that requires major polluters to pay for carbon emissions.
The removals come after President Donald Trump issued an executive order in March seeking to remove “improper partisan ideology” from federal institutions.
Figure amounts to a $60bn fall by 2030 any any future scenario of emissions reduction in Australia, modelling predicts Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The value of Australia’s coal and gas exports is predicted to plummet by 50% over the next five years as global demand for fossil fuel falls , according to Treasury modelling. The modelling, released on Thursday as the government announced its emissions reduction target for 2035, found the annual value of fossil fuel exports is predicted to fall by more than $60bn by 2030 under any future scenario of emissions reduction within Australia. Continue reading...
A Texas company is trying to restart a controversial oil operation off Santa Barbara County's coast. It now faces criminal charges alleging it violated environmental laws.
A space weather expert has warned that a sudden solar 'micronova' could trigger tsunamis, climate chaos and mass extinction, revealing exactly how the devastating event would play out.
The scale of the government’s ambition heightens the stakes for all sides of politics and will probably determine how Albanese’s second term plays out Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Back in January 2021, when Australia was stuck in the warped reality of the pandemic, Anthony Albanese reshuffled Labor’s shadow cabinet in a bid to shore up support for his leadership. Mark Butler, Albanese’s close ally and left faction heavyweight, had agreed to move out of the climate and energy portfolio, in a bid to stop bloodletting over whether Labor’s emissions policies were too ambitious and turning off voters. Albanese moved Chris Bowen into the role, charging the senior right faction member with reframing the debate from an environmental issue to one of economic...
The European Commission has proposed sanctioning Chinese companies involved in buying Russian oil products, in the latest round of measures designed to damage Moscow’s war machine. “We are now going after those who fuelled Russia’s war by purchasing oil in breach of the sanctions. We [will] target refineries, oil traders, petrochemical companies in third countries, including China,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. The proposals are the commission’s 19th package...
The government faces calls to give the Climate Change Committee a bigger role in advising on airport expansion.
[Vanguard] The South Saharan Social Development Organization (SSDO) has called on federal and state governments to prioritize climate change in their budgets to enable effective mitigation and adaptation measures.
Fossil fuels made the nation prosperous but as reserves dwindle, do they drill deeper, even as the Caribbean feels the heat of the climate crisis, or shift to a greener economy? In 1930, Trinidad and Tobago produced more than 40% of the British empire’s oil . By the 1970s, the newly independent republic was producing 278,000 barrels of crude oil a day . For a country of just 1 million people, after the collapse of its sugar and cocoa industries, oil proved to be transformative. Today, with a population of 1.5 million and oil production down to less than 54,000 barrels a day , Trinidad and Tobago is at a crossroads. The country’s only petroleum refinery closed in 2018 due to mismanagement and declining production by the state-owned Petrotrin company. A recent analysis noted that...
Donald Trump claimed the UK Prime Minister privately supported his criticism of NATO and EU countries for buying Russian energy, viewing it as a barrier to peace in Ukraine. Trump stated the UK PM agreed to consider sanctions and halt Russian oil purchases. These remarks highlight ongoing tensions over Europe's energy dependence and its impact on resolving the conflict.
Donald Trump is advocating for Europe to impose sanctions on China, believing it would halt the Ukraine war due to China's significant purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted his administration's tariff measures, including a 50% tariff on India. Despite his previous hopes and efforts to mediate, Trump expressed disappointment with Vladimir Putin's failure to deliver a peaceful resolution.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- As the world accelerates efforts to address climate change, carbon markets have become a central mechanism linking environmental stewardship with economic opportunity. For Liberia, a country endowed with vast forest resources and rich biodiversity, carbon markets offer a promising path to sustainable development, poverty alleviation, and international climate leadership.
The room at the Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel in Bole was silent but tense as Sunita Narain, one of the world’s most influential environmental voices, fixed her gaze on rows of African journalists, scientists, and policymakers. Her tone was gentle, but the words cut deep. “Us, we are—I call us the ants of the world, […]
[The Green Connection] Fresh from their landmark victory in the Teepsa 5/6/7 case - where the courts set aside authorisation for another deep-water drilling project - The Green Connection and Natural Justice are warning of an even bigger threat to people, the ocean and the climate. This time, the organisations are challenging TotalEnergies' proposal to drill what would be the world's deepest offshore well in the Deep Western Orange Basin (DWOB South). The Green Connection's Strategic Lead, Liziwe McDaid
[New Times] Rwanda is advancing its nuclear energy ambitions by forging strategic partnerships with developers of Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor technologies, according to the Chief Executive Officer of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB).
Countries are set to decrease the amount of oil they use for electricity, moving to gas and renewables, the International Energy Agency said.
Countries on Thursday agreed on a vague statement of intent in lieu of a new plan mandated by the Paris Agreement.
Hundreds of women were trained in eco-friendly farming methods for oysters to lessen the impact of climate change.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has rolled-out two landmark initiatives aimed at accelerating ecosystem restoration and promoting agroforestry as part of its climate resilience and sustainable land management agenda.
Even at 85 per cent, the rapid rise in electric vehicle purchases in the next decade would only meet the lower end of the government’s announced emissions reduction target.
Chinese consumer tech giant Xiaomi will remotely fix a flaw in the assisted driving system on over 110,000 of its popular SU7 electric cars, the firm and regulators said Friday, months after a deadly crash involving the model.
Climate minister tells 7.30 that the government has tried to balance emissions with prices; light aircraft goes missing near Batemans Bay Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A so-called miracle cure for stroke is no more effective than a placebo, a study has found. AAP reports the treatment, known as perispinal etanercept , involves injecting an arthritis medication into the back of a patient’s neck and tilting them downwards so it travels towards their brain. It’s been a challenge, because … you buy a car today and it’s operating for 15 or more years, so it takes time to turn that around. I’m not here to pretend to you that that has all of a sudden impacted on emissions yet. It’s going to take quite a while to have the full impact on our...
A group of N.W.T. doctors and water rights experts say Alberta and Canada should shelve its plans to permit the release of partially treated tailings until rigorous research into the cumulative human health impacts of oil and gas pollution are fully studied.
In a Montana courtroom, a group of young people argued that a judge should halt three of President Trump’s sweeping executive orders on climate and energy policy.
Its chief executive called the E.U. regulations one part of a “very misguided effort to kill oil.” His words followed comments by Trump administration officials criticizing Europe’s climate policies.
[This Day] Abuja -- ·Orji says Africa contributes least to emissions, should not bear heaviest costs
The US President took a swipe at the Prime Minister's Net Zero goals as he suggested ramping up the production of fossil fuels would cut Brits' energy bills.
Open access notables The weak land carbon sink hypothesis , Randerson et al., Science Advances Over the past three decades, assessments of the contemporary global carbon budget consistently report a strong net land carbon sink. Here, we review evidence supporting this paradigm and quantify the differences in global and Northern Hemisphere estimates of the net land sink derived from atmospheric inversion and satellite-derived vegetation biomass time series. Our analysis, combined with additional synthesis, supports a hypothesis that the net land sink is substantially weaker than commonly reported. At a global scale, our estimate of the net land carbon sink is 0.8 ± 0.7 petagrams of carbon per year from 2000 through 2019, nearly a factor of two lower...
Gazprom Neftekhim Salavat is Russia’s 10th-largest refinery, with a capacity of 10 million metric tons of oil per year.
The Canadian Climate Institute says a drop in emissions in sectors like electricity production and heavy industry were offset by increased emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Some 200 events are planned across the US this Sunday to celebrate growth of solar power and energy efficiency As the Trump administration wages an all-out assault on climate protections and renewable energy, activists are gearing up for demonstrations this Sunday to hype up solar power and energy efficiency. The national “day of action”, called Sun Day , will be spearheaded by veteran climate activist Bill McKibben. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s justice department has asked a judge to shut down a Vermont law which holds major polluters financially responsible for climate damages. In a brief filed on Monday in a federal court in Burlington, the administration said the policy was “unlawful on its […]
A jaguar was captured on camera trap on an artificial island near the Serra da Mesa Hydroelectric Power Dam. The only way it could have gotten there was a very long swim.
Six experts respond to Labor’s plans for agriculture, resources, the built environment, industry, transport and energy. What did it get right and what more needs to be done? Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here The 62-70% emissions target is a slap in the face to the people growing Australia’s food. It is nothing short of betrayal to farmers around the country and the generations who come after us. The climate chaos described in Australia’s first Climate Risk Assessment is not inevitable, but with a weak target like this it pushes us towards a future no one wants or deserves. Continue reading...
Rangelands are Earth’s dominant land type, supporting the livelihoods of more than 2 billion people. Concerns about rangeland degradation typically focus on overgrazing. But climate change may be a greater culprit. Using spatially disaggregated, ...
Rising temperatures are feeding America's sweet tooth — and creating a new public health challenge in the process.
A government source has stated that Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly’s announcement regarding upcoming gasoline price adjustments in October is part of Egypt’s commitments to the International Monetary Fund (IMF). These commitments include a gradual move towards a more flexible energy pricing structure that aligns with actual costs, while also reducing indirect fuel subsidies. The source … The post Egypt’s gasoline prices to increase by 15-25 percent starting in October: Government Source appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Green Oceans says its mission is environmental protection, but the group’s critics say it’s promoting fossil energy.
Data center demand is pushing Europe’s grid capacity to its limit. Ireland is by far the most mature market for the sector.
The push by the oil cartel means suppliers are looking to shift more cargoes. That’s set to weigh on crude prices but lift vessel demand.
The science panel reaffirmed greenhouse gases as a threat to human health in the face of administration efforts to downplay climate risks.
Green Oceans says its mission is environmental protection, but the group's critics say it's promoting fossil energy.
China’s green-energy supremacy — and the U.S. retreat from clean tech — brings geopolitical ramifications, the former vice president said.
[Daily News] Vienna -- TANZANIA has told the globe that it has developed a national roadmap to integrate nuclear energy into its long-term electricity strategy.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03662C, Paper Yunpei Lu, Yuezheng Liu, Shichao Zhang, Yong Wu, Hao Cheng, Yingying Lu Developing electrolytes that enable stable lithium metal anodes and high-voltage cathodes is critical for next-generation lithium metal batteries (LMBs). In-situ polymerized gel polymer electrolytes (GPEs) offer notable advantages in high-energydensity... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
PM Anthony Albanese says the pledge puts Australia’s interests and science first.
It's called moving the goal posts. If nothing else, it's sneaky.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 18 September 2025; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02408-9Climate change will raise the severity and frequency of forest disturbance, damaging the economic value of timber. Researchers show Europe’s timber-based forestry could lose up to €247 billion, yet in some regions the increase in forest productivity could offset these shocks.
Ian McEwan’s excellent What We Can Know is set in a UK largely swallowed up by rising seas. Emily H. Wilson explores the story of a scholar hunting a great lost poem – which may have something to with climate change
[Liberian Observer] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia--In a bold and unified move, African leaders have adopted a new roadmap -- the Addis Ababa Declaration to reposition the continent as a global leader in climate solutions. This historic commitment shifts the narrative from a focus on aid to investing in Africa's own green future.
Did it feel like an unusually hot summer? This year, thanks to climate change, Canadians experienced a lot more days hot enough to put their health at risk. A new analysis counts exactly how many.
Indigenous activists continue to fight for a seat at the table in solving climate change, asking for self-determination and financial agency.
President Gustavo Petro said Ecopetrol should sell its stake in a Texas oil field it operates with Occidental Petroleum and use proceeds to fund clean energy.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections he amount of heat trapped by climate-warming pollution in our atmosphere is continuing to increase, the planet’s sea levels are rising at an accelerating rate, and the Paris agreement’s ambitious 1.5°C target is on the verge of being breached, according to a recent report by the world’s top climate scientists. “The news is grim,” said study co-author Zeke Hausfather, a former Yale Climate Connections contributor, on Bluesky. A team of over 60 international scientists published the latest edition of an annual report updating key metrics that are used in reports of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the leading international scientific authority on climate change...
A report by some of the nation's top scientists rebuts the work of climate contrarians handpicked by Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
PARIS - Scientists estimated Wednesday that rising temperatures from human-caused climate change were responsible for roughly 16,500 deaths in European cities this summer, using modelling to project the toll before official data is released.
President Donald Trump is leading the world "in the wrong direction" on climate and weaponizing clean energy as a culture-war issue, according to John Podesta, a longtime advisor to Democratic presidents.
[Liberian Observer] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia-In a landmark declaration from Ethiopia, journalists from across Africa have committed to a new, comprehensive approach to covering the continent's interconnected crises of climate change, peace, and security.
[Huawei] As governments worldwide intensify efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions, respond to the climate crisis, and secure reliable energy supplies in the face of rising demand, the global energy sector is undergoing a profound and accelerated transformation.
Legislation heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom would require new safety regulations from the state fire marshal.
The oil giant wants a court to disregard two studies that an Oregon county says boosts its case that fossil fuels exacerbated a deadly heat wave.
The Department of Justice says the law could leave oil and gas companies on the hook for "billions (or even trillions) of dollars" in liability costs.
King Charles III is a lifelong environmentalist. Donald Trump is unraveling global efforts to combat climate change.
Oil and gas exploration should shrink, not dominate, Petrobras’ portfolio if Brazil is to meet its emissions targets, the groups argue.
Researchers say climate change drove 16,500 heat deaths in Europe, mostly people 65-plus.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03213J, Paper Zewei Hu, Liyang Liu, Xin Wang, Qingqing Zheng, Haiying Lu, Zhenwei Tang, Chao Han, Weijie Li The electrolyte solvation structure formed via solvent adsorption separators enhances low-temperature performance in anode-free sodium metal 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
The U.S. Treasury announced Tuesday that it's sanctioning two Iranian financial facilitators for "shadow banking" in support of Iran and its oil.
Kristina Dahl, vice president of Climate Central, the independent organization behind the research, says the data is unequivocal and sends a clear signal that climate change is already affecting temperatures, not just in the Yukon but across the 240 countries and nearly 1,000 cities scientists looked at.
The mining giant has blamed a 'coal crisis' for the axing of 750 jobs in one Aussie state.
Hong Kong can help Asia fill a staggering climate-financing gap by helping to tap a global pool of more than US$200 trillion to fund sustainable-infrastructure projects, according to the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). There was a glaring disconnect between the vast amount of available capital and the low deployment of funds for climate action in the Asia-Pacific region, said Lim Kim-see, the bank’s chief investment officer for public sector and funds clients, in an interview. “We...
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said the move, likely to come into effect this fall, would support economic growth while ensuring energy companies work to lower emissions.
Climate change policies are set to cost £700 million a year in Scotland and will be a 'fiscal risk' to the SNP Government, its spending forecaster has warned.
Donald Trump has urged the European Union to cease oil purchases from Russia amidst the Ukraine war, advocating for a peace deal between Zelenskyy and Putin. He criticized existing European sanctions as insufficient and reiterated his willingness to mediate. Trump also called for NATO allies to sanction China, accusing them of supporting Russia, while notably omitting India from his criticism.
Republican lawmakers held back-to-back hearings Tuesday to challenge climate intervention strategies and EPA enforcement under former President Joe Biden.
Senate committee investigates suspected push that led administration to overturn EPA’s endangerment finding In the wake of the Trump administration’s announcement that it will overturn the rule which underpins virtually all US climate regulations, a Senate committee has launched an investigation into a suspected lobbying push that led to the move. On Tuesday, the Senate environment and public works committee sent letters to two dozen corporations, including oil giants, thinktanks, law firms and trade associations. The missives request each company to turn over documents regarding the 2009 declaration, known as the endangerment finding, which the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in July that it will unmake. Continue reading...
New oil and gas projects may be necessary to maintain current production levels, the IEA said Tuesday, as it is in a public feud with the Trump administration over its forecasts for lower demand.
Megha Engineering has secured a Rs 5,700 crore contract to build and manage India's first private strategic petroleum reserve in Padur, Karnataka. This 2.5 MMT facility will significantly boost India's energy security, supplementing the existing reserves.
[IPS] Addis Ababa -- As increasingly frequent droughts and devastating floods are affecting agricultural productivity, leaving millions of people food insecure in Africa amid a lack of climate finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed USD 11 billion to support various climate-resilient and infrastructure projects in rural areas.
As increasingly frequent droughts and devastating floods are affecting agricultural productivity, leaving millions of people food insecure in Africa amid a lack of climate finance, the African Development Bank (AfDB) has committed USD 11 billion to support various climate-resilient and infrastructure projects in rural areas. Climate change-induced humanitarian emergencies are materializing in every corner of […]
Spontaneous gas explosions appear to be increasing in northern Russia because of climate change and some specific local conditions.
Western suburbs, where temperatures are often 5C warmer, need shaded bus stops, more green space and better environmental standards in rented homes, locals say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Full Story: Rising sea levels and soaring heat deaths: will climate action match the risks? Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Bud Moses is all too aware of the longer, hotter summers impacting his community in Sydney’s west. As black summer bushfires raged on 4 January 2020, Penrith was sweltering in temperatures of 48.9C, making it the hottest place on the planet that day. It was just one of a growing number of above-40C days Moses has witnessed in recent years. Continue reading...
Reusing fuel could help alleviate a worsening supply-chain issue and a threat to new nuclear technology.
Rodatherm Energy has developed a closed-loop geothermal energy system.
Global warming is making droughts, fires and floods more likely.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is paving the way for clean energy by implementing the Green Legacy Initiative and building the largest dam (GERD), African Scholars said.
[The Conversation Africa] Generative AI promises to help solve everything from climate change to poverty. But behind every chatbot response lies a deep environmental cost.
NSW fire and rescue working to contain area of hazardous air quality after a gas leak at a restaurant in Sydney’s north-west. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Matt Canavan says landmark climate assessment a ‘cynical attempt to spread fear and panic’ Nationals senator Matt Canavan discounted the headlines behind the landmark national climate risk assessment , saying the government had conveniently timed the report while calling the document a “cynical attempt to spread fear and panic among people”. The problem is the headline figures are never as bad as the detailed science that underlies it. … It reads like the Book of Daniel, not a government report. I mean, I like government reports that are sober and reasonable...
Life, liberty and the right to a stable climate? The plaintiffs also allege that scrubbing climate science from federal research has obscured the risks from global warming.
The UK government has announced a raft of tiny nuclear power projects, while Russia, China and a host of tech giants are also betting big on small nuclear reactor designs. Does the idea make sense and can they really be built any time soon?
The electric Alia CX300 cut a 160km journey down to just 55 minutes.
Solar water heaters can lower energy bills and reduce emissions, but they're not right for every home. Here's what to know before deciding if one makes sense.
Germany's economy ministry proposed Monday cutting renewable energy subsidies as part of a more 'pragmatic' approach to the green transition that was praised by industry but criticised by environmental activists.
Grave remarks on the potential shocks to people, property and the economy are all too familiar. Putting a credible number on the emissions target is the harder part Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It is hard to imagine there will be a more important piece of work put out by the Albanese government in this term of parliament than the national climate risk assessment. It suggests that at more than 2C of global heating – a level we are headed towards on our current trajectory – the systems Australians rely on could start to crumble and collapse. That’s an easy thing to say, but a hard thing to get your head around. There was a huge amount of information released...
In the latest blow for Sussan Ley’s leadership, shadow home affairs minister issues ultimatum over net zero policy Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Andrew Hastie says he would quit the shadow frontbench if the Liberals remain committed to a net zero by 2050 policy, spelling more trouble for Sussan Ley as the opposition leader looks to steady a rocky ship. The shadow home affairs minister and Western Australian MP claimed the Albanese government’s target to reduce emissions to net zero on 2005 levels by 2050 in an appearance is being done in “the name of climate alarmism” on ABC Radio Perth on Monday. Continue reading...
[Afrobarometer] Majorities say they have adjusted the crops they plant and the food they eat.
China, which already boasts the world’s largest energy-storage capacity, is set to nearly double that level by 2027, with an anticipated investment of 250 billion yuan (US$35 billion), according to Beijing’s latest action plan. As outlined in the action plan, China’s “new-energy storage system” capacity – primarily based on lithium-ion batteries – is set to exceed 180 gigawatts within two years, up from 95GW as of June. Released jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission and the...
The California Air Resources Board administers its own state-level greenhouse gas reporting program that in some ways exceeds that of the federal program now on the chopping block.
Australia's first major assessment of the threats the country faces from climate change found it was already experiencing "compounding and cascading hazards."
by Jacob Orledge, North Dakota Monitor This article was produced for ProPublica’s Local Reporting Network in partnership with the North Dakota Monitor. Sign up for Dispatches to get our stories in your inbox every week. For years, North Dakota’s mineral owners have said state officials have ignored their pleas for help as companies deduct money from their share of income from oil and gas production. Now, some state lawmakers agree they need to take action. Responding to a recent North Dakota Monitor and ProPublica investigation, more than a half-dozen said a committee should study the issue and propose solutions before the next legislative session...
Gov. Patrick Morrisey aims to rapidly expand his state's coal- and gas-fired power to fuel the “AI and technology arms race.”
In the past two years, the region has more than doubled its annual spending on stormwater drainage.
[Thomson Reuters Foundation] What's the context? Amid funding uncertainty, African leaders urgently call for more climate adaptation cash.
So the government has sat on a report waiting for the right time to release it. I'm talking about the National Climate Risk Assessment, released today.
Australia will suffer extreme climate events more frequently – and often simultaneously – putting severe strain on health and emergency services, critical infrastructure and primary industries, according to a government report released on Monday. No Australian community will be immune from climate risks that will be cascading, compounding and concurrent, the National Climate Risk Assessment report says, with the government warning that natural ecosystems and biodiversity will face major...
A new study reveals solar flares can reach a staggering 108 million degrees Fahrenheit, six times hotter than previously thought. This discovery resolves a decades-old mystery about broadened spectral lines in flare light, indicating superheated ions. The findings are crucial for refining space weather forecasting, protecting satellites, astronauts, and global communication systems from solar storm hazards.
Ukraine launched large airstrikes that hit a chemical plant and an oil refinery inside of Russia as Moscow tested a new hypersonic cruise missile with Belarus.
Turbocharged engines essentially pump more air into an engine's cylinders, increasing power. This system also changes how the engine consumes oil.
A report finds that President Trump’s flagship legislation will grant $40 billion in new subsidies to the oil and gas industry over the next decade.
Ukrainian drones struck one of Russia’s largest oil refineries overnight, sparking a fire, according to Russian officials and Ukraine’s military.
Taiwan’s reliance on imported energy is seen as its most critical weakness if a conflict breaks out with Beijing, and experts warn a prolonged blockade could paralyse the island within days. Those concerns deepened after Taiwan shut down its last nuclear power plant in May, and an August referendum to restart it failed. As debate continues over renewables versus fossil fuels, the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) government has little room to manoeuvre. At the heart of the problem is Taiwan’s...
In a bid to stabilize struggling crude-oil refineries, state lawmakers on Saturday passed a last-minute bill that would allow the construction of 2,000 new oil wells annually in the San Joaquin Valley while further restricting drilling along California's iconic coastline.
Donald Trump's open letter to NATO, urging a halt to Russian oil imports, notably omits India, despite past criticisms. This omission indirectly supports India's argument about Western double standards, as New Delhi has long pointed out Europe's continued reliance on Russian energy while facing scrutiny. Trump's focus on European purchases validates India's defense.
Head of Bashkortostan region reports second drone shot down and minor damage to Bashneft’s Ufa refinery A Ukrainian drone has crashed into one of Russia’s largest oil-refining complexes, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official has said. The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa about 870 miles (1,400km) from the frontline in Ukraine. Continue reading...
Speaking to The Mail on Sunday in Brazil, Giuseppe Lavazza acknowledged that a 'perfect storm' of climate challenges and political pressures was impacting the 98 million cups drunk daily in the UK.
Beijing has warned against “unilateral actions” targeting Chinese interests, as the US intensifies pressure on Western allies to impose steep tariffs on China and India for allegedly “enabling” Russia’s invasion of Ukraine by continuing to buy Russian oil. US President Donald Trump issued a letter to Nato members on Saturday, urging them to stop buying Russian oil and jointly impose major sanctions on Russia to help end its war in Ukraine. Trump also proposed that Nato collectively impose 50 per...
U.S. President Donald Trump said he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying Moscow's oil and began placing 50 to 100 per cent tariffs on China for its purchases of Russian petroleum.
We have new Scottish Green leaders who seem more interested in trans rights than the climate. Other parties need to take up the fight, writes Rebecca McQuillan
US President Donald Trump has said he is ready to sanction Moscow if all NATO allies halt purchases of Russian oil. Russian forces have used a pipeline to approach a front-line town in Ukraine. DW has more.
Donald Trump announced a 50% tariff on India for purchasing Russian oil, stating it was a necessary message despite straining relations. He highlighted his administration's efforts against Moscow's energy trade and claimed to have resolved multiple global conflicts, including those between Pakistan and India.
The largest U.S. oil company says its new synthetic graphite could extend the life of an EV battery by 30%.
After eight years with Tesla, a senior engineer, Giorgio Balestrieri, has resigned, citing concerns over Elon Musk's leadership and its detrimental impact on Tesla's mission. Balestrieri praised his colleagues and the company's growth in energy storage but criticized Musk for allegedly lying to the public, manipulating discourse, and supporting climate change deniers.
[Horn Diplomat] Windhoek -- The sequel edition of the Global African Hydrogen Summit opened on Tuesday in Namibia's capital, drawing heads of state, ministers, financiers, and industry leaders from across Africa and beyond to accelerate investment in the continent's green energy future.
Environment Minister Murray Watt has announced his final approval to extend one of Australia’s biggest fossil fuel projects for decades.
[Fondation - Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry] The Africa Sovereign Carbon Registry Foundation is urging African nations to exercise their right to collect carbon contributions under the ''polluter pays'' principle. The foundation spoke this week at the second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) in Addis Ababa, where it was officially endorsed by the African Union.
In August, India's Russian crude oil imports neared China's, reaching €2.9 billion. The US has pressured India to reduce these purchases, even imposing tariffs on Indian exports. Despite this, India defends its position, highlighting that China, the EU, and others continue to import substantial amounts of Russian energy.
Ancient rammed-earth construction techniques and cutting-edge solar technology might seem an unlikely pairing. But it’s at the core of what’s described as the “world’s first net-zero energy mosque,” in Abu Dhabi, which is planned to open in October and is designed to operate with no carbon emissions. Commissioned by Masdar City — a sustainable urban … The post ‘World’s first net-zero energy mosque’ is made with mud and solar panels appeared first on Egypt Independent.
As climate change leads to more destructive hurricanes, some experts have proposed adding a “Category 6” to the Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale, but not everyone thinks it’s a good idea.
In an exclusive interview, Pakistan’s leading climate expert Ali T. Sheikh talks about the geopolitical undercurrents shaping COP30, why climate finance is under threat, and how Pakistan can reclaim its voice on the global stage.
The Energy Research and Development Authority requested bids for solar and wind projects that will get ratepayer subsidies.
It is the latest in a series of Trump administration efforts to dispute, silence or downplay climate change.
S&P Global forecasts oil prices dropping to $55-60 a barrel next year, though removing Russian oil could fundamentally alter market dynamics. Surprisingly, high US tariffs are driving nations towards self-sufficiency, shifting investment decisions beyond cost.
Mercedes-Benz and other big manufacturers want to overturn the EU’s 2035 ban on petrol cars. This would be as disastrous for jobs as for the climate There is something rather old-fashioned about the way Germany views its car industry. When the prime minister of Bavaria, Markus Söder, calls the car the destiny of Germany and the heart of its economy, and says that “without the car, collapse is imminent”, the vehicle he seems to be describing is one with a combustion engine, running on fossil fuels or their derivatives. This nostalgic attachment to the heavy-duty, polluting industries of the 20th century is now colliding with the urgent realities of the climate crisis. Earlier this month, heads of European automotive companies gathered in the Berlaymont building, the headquarters of the European...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO) has completed restoration of the Loiyangalani-Suswa 400kV double circuit transmission line, enabling full evacuation of power from the Lake Turkana Wind Power plant.
Hong Kong has its work cut out for it to become a supply centre for green maritime fuel, as it works with partners in mainland China to build a green methanol supply chain from scratch, according to shipowner China Merchants Energy Shipping. “Hong Kong has already realised liquefied natural gas [LNG] and biodiesel [fuelling] operations, with 130,000 tonnes of throughput so far,” said Wang Yongxin, president of the Shanghai-listed company, in a press briefing on Sunday. “But on green methanol, it...
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed the India-Russia economic partnership remains strong, despite India-US tensions. He praised India's "self-respect" and independent foreign policy in securing its energy interests, particularly regarding Russian oil imports. Lavrov highlighted Russia's full respect for India's national interests and confirmed President Putin's December visit for the annual summit.
Oil prices have fallen from over $80 per barrel at the start of the year but have mostly traded in a narrow range of $60-$70 per barrel since OPEC began production increases in April.
The Chinese foreign ministry’s arm in Hong Kong and the city government have slammed the latest edition of a US report on the local business environment, saying it continues to “maliciously smear and make unfounded and false accusations” against the national security law. The US State Department issued its “2025 Investment Climate Statements” report two days ago covering more than 170 countries and economies, with the section on Hong Kong prompting the rebukes on Sunday. The foreign ministry’s...
Engine oil is available in many different weights. If you're replacing oil yourself, you might wonder whether you can go with a lighter oil. Should you?
A third of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Climate Adaptation Science Centers are expected to drastically wind down and possibly close after Sept. 30.
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham hit out at the Energy and Net Zero secretary over the closure of two oil refineries - Grangemouth in Scotland and Lindsey in Lincolnshire - in less than a year.
Slovakia's President Peter Pellegrini informed Donald Trump that his nation will not swiftly abandon Russian oil supplies. Despite Trump's pressure on EU holdouts to cut Moscow's war funding, Slovakia cites technological hurdles and limited alternative routes. Pellegrini emphasized the need for diversification, seeking multiple energy sources rather than replacing Russian dependence with American.
India firmly rejected EU concerns over its Russian oil imports, highlighting US President Trump's criticism of European nations for their continued energy purchases from Russia. New Delhi asserted there cannot be double standards on the matter, even as EU officials ruled out sanctions against India.
US trade negotiators reportedly linked a trade deal and tariff reduction to India curbing Russian oil imports, following increased US tariffs on Indian goods. India, maintaining its stance on Russian purchases, proposed importing Iranian and Venezuelan oil as an alternative.
If you live near an airport, it might be wise to invest in a decent pair of earplugs - because the noise of departing aircraft is set to get even worse.
[Shabait] Eritrea like many nations on the frontlines, has been experiencing severe and escalating impacts of climate change. Increasing temperatures and erratic precipitation are driving disasters that undermine our economy and threaten the livelihoods of our people.
Indian representatives have told the Trump administration that significant cuts in Russian oil imports would require access to alternative crude from sanctioned nations like Iran and Venezuela. During discussions in the US, the Indian delegation reiterated concerns that blocking access to oil from these producers could trigger global price increases.
As Redwood Materials ramps its EV battery recycling, analysts say A.I.’s power hunger could reshape how Straubel’s company grows.
Climate change may lead to less frequent but bigger and more devastating hail storms, new research has shown.
German factories to halt work for one week next month in blow to EV switchover Volkswagen is to pause production at two of its plants in Germany because of weak demand for fully electric cars. The carmaker will suspend work for one week in mid-October in Dresden as well as at its EV plant in Zwickau , which produces six EV models for VW, Audi and Cupra. Continue reading...
“The terrain is getting harder, but we are going to bring that exact same energy to the fight,” said the leader of the group Climate Defiance.
[Nile Post] Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening its coffee partnership with Italy, unveiling new initiatives aimed at value addition, climate resilience, and market competitiveness.
The preliminary list shows the broad scope of California’s nation-leading emissions and climate risk disclosure laws.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 19, 16 October 2025.
India's forest cover saw a modest 2.5% increase between 2010-11 and 2021-22, with a significant 22.7% surge in very dense forests, signaling successful conservation. While moderately dense forests experienced a decline, open forests also expanded. The government's report highlights improved forest condition regarding biomass and carbon storage, but warns of regeneration challenges and fire risks.
Consumption is projected to reach 103.4 million barrels a day in five years, up from 102.2 million this year, BP's "Energy Outlook" says.
[New Times] Moscow -- Rwanda is turning to nuclear energy through small modular reactors (SMRs) as it seeks to accelerate industrialisation and secure a stable power supply for its growing economy.
Reliable long-term measurements are crucial to evaluating climate and weather risks, the experts said.
Anthony Albanese has spoken out on climate change at the UN, putting him in conflict with US President Donald Trump. But Trump’s assertions had to be challenged.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04064G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Baotieliang Wang, Ji-Chun Zhao, Chuanjia Jiao, Jiayan Li, Zhaoyu Ran, Donghua Xu, Zhao-Yan Sun, Qi Li, Jiawei Zou, Shifang Luan High-temperature dielectric energy storage materials are essential for next-generation power electronics and electrical systems operating in extreme environments. However, achieving high-energy storage in polymer dielectrics at ultrahigh temperatures (e.g., 200°C)... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
S Jaishankar addressed the G20 Foreign Ministers' meeting, criticizing double standards in energy purchases, particularly regarding Russian oil, and emphasizing the need for dialogue and diplomacy to address global conflicts. He highlighted the impact of conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza on the Global South, urging stronger energy and economic security. Jaishankar stressed the importance of multilateral reforms and combating terrorism.
Forest is ‘remarkably resilient to climate change’, but remains under threat from fires and deforestation The biggest trees in the Amazon are growing larger and more numerous, according to a new study that shows how an intact rainforest can help draw carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere and sequester it in bark, trunk, branch and root. Scientists said the paper, published in Nature Plants on Thursday , was welcome confirmation that big trees are proving more climate resilient than previously believed, and undisturbed tropical vegetation continues to act as an effective carbon sink despite rising temperatures and strong droughts. Continue reading...
Urban life is due for a makeover.
President Donald Trump said he'd like to see Turkey stop buying Russian oil, delivering the message to reporters as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan was seated next to him.
US sanctions on Serbia's largest oil producer, which is majority Russian-owned, will finally come into force on October 1, Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic said Thursday.
With China accounting for nearly a third of the world’s total emissions, any cuts it achieves will make a substantial difference for the world – and for fossil fuel exports Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Anything China does on energy and climate change is very big news. Its plans ripple around the world, whether that’s in changing the demand for fossil fuels or affecting the impacts on the planet from global heating. On Thursday, Australia woke to the news that China’s president, Xi Jinping, had told the United Nations that for the first time his country was setting a target to cut – in absolute terms – its greenhouse gas emissions. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter...
US President Donald Trump on Thursday urged Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan to stop buying Russian oil over the war in Ukraine, as Erdogan sought a long-awaited deal to buy US stealth fighter jets.
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum ordered a review of park signs and interpretive panels, targeting "negative" history and those that fail to emphasize the grandeur of the American landscape.
Conflict in Ukraine and Middle East as well as trade tariffs are making states focus on energy security Business live – latest updates BP has raised its forecasts for oil and gas demand, suggesting the global net zero target for 2050 will not be met and highlighting a slowdown in the transition to clean energy. The energy company’s closely watched annual outlook report has estimated that oil use is on track to hit 83m barrels a day in 2050, a rise of 8% compared with its previous estimate of 77m barrels a day. Continue reading...
Officials say their "hydrocarbon roadmap" is a strategy to modernize Ecuador's oil industry, attract foreign capital and boost production.
Former Energy Minister Brian Wilson says the Scottish Government must drop their 'stupid' anti-nuclear stance.
China has announced its first detailed target to cut carbon emissions. It was among the new climate plans and pledges from 100 other countries at a leaders' summit Wednesday during the United Nations General Assembly focused on cutting fossil fuel emissions.
From deep-sea mining to climate change, this Indigenous woman sees a better future for the world's oceans.
At the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS2) held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 8-10 September, African leaders committed to the climate and health nexus and their desire to advance climate-resilient and adaptive health systems on the continent. According to available evidence , climate-induced extreme weather events—cyclones, droughts, floods and heatwaves, are leading to a surge […]
[UN News] From the rainforests of Central America to low-lying atolls in the Pacific and drought-stricken plains in Africa, leaders came to the United Nations General Assembly on Wednesday with a common message: climate change is no longer a distant threat, but an immediate danger demanding bolder global commitments.
The latest quarterly survey reveals an oil and gas sector with concerns about prices, tariffs and market volatility.
The restart of exports would end a saga that started in March 2023 when Turkey closed the pipeline after an arbitration court’s decision.
Despite heavy criticism from climate scientists, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said DOE's report contained just one factual disagreement.
[UN News] Floods in South Asia, wildfires across North America, and record-breaking heat in Europe have underscored what scientists have warned for years: climate change is escalating faster than the political response. Against this backdrop, the UN Secretary-General is holding a climate summit during the high-level week of the General Assembly, pressing nations to raise their climate pledges ahead of November's UN climate conference (COP30) in Belém, Brazil.
Anthony Albanese has set himself on a collison course with Donald Trump as he brands climate change an 'an existential threat' in his UN address.
Griffith University experts reveal the 30% increase in consumer power bills since 2021 would have been worse under fossil fuel-only scenario Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The cost of generating electricity would be up to 50% higher today if Australia had relied solely on coal and gas instead of pursuing renewables, according to new analysis. Right-leaning politicians and climate deniers have seized on the 30% increase in electricity bills since 2021 to call for new coal-fired power plants to replace renewable projects, claiming it would bring down energy bills. Continue reading...
An ocean of blue solar panels ripples across the ochre dunes of Inner Mongolia's Kubuqi desert, a glittering example of China's almost inconceivably mammoth energy transition.
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright has urged India to reconsider its Russian oil imports, emphasizing the availability of alternative sources and alleging that these purchases fund the war in Ukraine. He highlighted the potential for stronger US-India energy and trade cooperation, stating America's willingness to sell oil and end the conflict.
China on Wednesday pledged its first-ever emissions reduction target. Some analysts said the U.S. retreat makes it easier for China to look good by comparison.
On Wednesday in New York, countries lined up to say they would accelerate their efforts to cut greenhouse-gas emissions. In staying away, the U.S. was all but alone.
From anger to hope, Kate Marvel and Tim Lenton explain how to tackle the tricky feelings aroused by climate change and harness them to take action
Chris Wright attacks Joe Biden’s ‘Green New Scam agenda’ and says climate accords have not lowered emissions US energy secretary Chris Wright on Wednesday announced that his department will return to the treasury billions of dollars set aside for green projects, while dodging questions about affordability and grid reliability and claiming international climate policy has not lowered emissions. “The more people have gotten into so-called climate action, the more expensive their energy has become,” Wright said. “That lowers people’s quality of lives and reduces their life opportunities.” Continue reading...
By 2100, today's developed countries could be pushed further into an unprecedented type of poverty, a study from University of Cambridge scientists suggests.
Exclusive: Climate minister, who is trying to persuade Turkey to allow Australia to host the summit, appears with Emine Erdoğan at New York event Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Climate change and energy minister Chris Bowen has appeared with Turkey’s first lady, Emine Erdoğan, at a major environment event in New York as negotiations over hosting rights for the COP31 summit come down to the wire . Bowen – who is in the US for talks at the UN general assembly – has been lobbying Turkey to drop its rival bid to host the conference in 2026 in order to secure the event on behalf of Australia and Pacific nations. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump may dismiss climate change as a "con job" -- but for the leader of tiny St. Kitts and Nevis, its toll is unmistakable: land swallowed, homes battered, and livelihoods threatened.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- A delegation from the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) participated in the 31st Edition of the Africa Oil Week (AOW) Energy 2025 from the 15th to the 18th of the current month in Accra, Ghana, where the country's oil concessions and permanent offers were highlighted.
Scientists say we've already exceeded seven of nine planetary boundaries contributing to Earth's stability, life support and resilience. This poses a risk, but it's not all bad news.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler Let’s run a thought experiment. Imagine that you’re the Secretary of Energy. But you’re not just any public servant. You're a former fossil fuel executive, and you’re cartoonishly, mustache-twirlingly evil. Your singular goal is to keep America hooked on fossil fuels — a dirty, expensive product that enriches you personally — by slowing as much as possible the deployment of clean, cheap renewable energy that benefits everyone else . One of the main obstacles to your plan is the EPA’s “endangerment finding,” the EPA’s judgment that greenhouse gases threaten public health and welfare. To push your agenda, you need to overturn it. And, to do...
Maps released by the Australian Climate Service show just how bad things will get for heatwaves, drought and coastal flooding Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s national climate risk assessment report, released last week , revealed a horrifying future if urgent action to address global heating was not taken. The report looked at 10 “priority hazards” – such as bushfires, flooding and extreme heat – and the risks they presented across Australia’s way of life (you can read about the key takeaways from the report here ). Continue reading...
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Super Typhoon Ragasa: scientists warn climate change leads to stronger storms Super Typhoon Ragasa, which lashed Hong Kong and the southern Chinese province of Guangdong on Wednesday, has drawn warnings from scientists that climate change is making such storms more frequent. 2. 14 dead and dozens missing in Taiwan after Ragasa triggers landslide lake...
The Massachusetts Democrat says there may be a conflict of interest with Energy Secretary Chris Wright.
Climate TRACE uses 300 satellites, 30,000 ground-tracking sensors and artificial intelligence to track 137,095 sources of airborne soot.
[Oxfam] Although Global South countries hold roughly 70% of transition minerals reserves, the majority of the investments in renewable energy are concentrated in the Global North (50%) and China (29%) - with those profits largely falling into the hands of the richest 1%.
Ukrainian drones flew almost 1,000 miles into Russian territory to hit one of the country's largest oil refineries on Wednesday, the second time the facility has been attacked in the past week.
Ukraine President Zelenskyy expressed optimism that stronger Western-Indian relations could sway New Delhi away from Russian oil. He urged the West to deepen strategic ties with India, believing diplomatic efforts could alter India's energy sourcing approach. While noting past energy import concerns, Zelenskyy voiced confidence in managing these issues and highlighted India's potential as a strategic partner.
Climate change, pollution, and fishing are pushing oceans closer to their limits at an unprecedented rate. The pressure of that human impact is expected to double by 2050, according to a new study.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has directed the National Petroleum Council to deliver the “Future Energy Systems” study in December.
The U.S. path risks deeper fossil fuel dependence, while China's promises jobs and cleaner power with fewer safeguards.
Through his rhetoric and promotion of U.S. fossil fuels, the president is trying to undermine global climate efforts.
[Leadership] Katsina State government has achieved a remarkable clean-energy milestone, surpassing 1,020 megawatts of renewable power generation in just over two years.
[Liberian Investigator] United Nations -- President Joseph Nyuma Boakai told world leaders at the 80th United Nations General Assembly that Liberia will use its historic term on the UN Security Council to advocate for Africa's voice in global security discussions, while pushing for climate justice, major financial reforms, and the long-delayed creation of a court to address war and economic crimes at home.
After Trump called climate change "the greatest con job ever perpetrated on the world" and made other false statements, here's a look at the science behind them and the reaction.
From COVID-19 testing to replacing fossil fuels, Yellowstone’s ancient thermophiles play a key role in scientific advancement.
Donald Trump used a rambling speech at the UN to brand climate change 'the greatest con job ever'.
Leaders sat in silence as Trump took aim at migration and a climate change “con job”.
US President Donald Trump offered up a litany of grievances in a combative speech at the UN that called on the global community to end “failed approaches”, stop supporting renewable energy and recognise that “I have ended seven unendable wars”. Addressing the world’s foremost diplomatic body with his typically undiplomatic rhetoric, Trump touted his record of revitalising US fortunes and said his nation has the “greatest weapons on earth” that it would rather not deploy. “Not only is the UN not...
The hybrid bird is the product of two species whose habitat ranges began to overlap a few decades ago, potentially due to climate change, researchers said.
He mocked renewables as a "joke," praised "clean, beautiful coal" and declared climate change the "greatest con job ever."
The president used a large chunk of his speech to world leaders to condemn climate science and clean energy policies.
Hotspots of water scarcity could emerge by the 2020s and 2030s across the Mediterranean, southern Africa, and North America, as climate change intensifies droughts, a new study said Tuesday.
[Nile Post] Climate change experts have urged Ugandans to take urgent action in tackling the growing climate crisis, warning that the country faces dire consequences if collective responsibility is not embraced.
The race to replace coal in Indonesia, the world’s largest coal exporter, has become a contest between the US and China. At stake is not only Indonesia’s climate future, but also which superpower sets the terms for the next generation of energy in the developing world. Like much of the developing world, Indonesia faces a choice between two stark energy futures. Chinese companies signed more than US$54 billion in agreements in 2023 with Indonesian state utility PLN, while Indonesian President...
Coal Australia also wants government to broaden restrictions on foreign donations to stop money flowing to environmental groups Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast An Australian coal industry lobby group wants national intelligence agencies to report on any involvement of foreign interests in unnamed “activist groups” it claims are attempting to undermine the nation’s prosperity. Coal Australia also wants the government to broaden restrictions on foreign donations to stop money being channelled to Australia-based environmental groups and create powers to terminate grants and rescind charity status to organisations who aren’t transparent about funding sources. Continue reading...
Growth rate slightly lower than previous first-half years but sector still strong and resilient, experts say Investment in renewable energy has continued to increase around the world despite moves by Donald Trump’s White House to cancel and derail low-carbon projects. In the first half of 2025, investment globally in renewable technologies and projects reached a record $386bn, up by about 10% on the same period last year. Continue reading...
Nearly 880 orphaned oil and gas structures remain in state waters.
The United Nations is pressuring 100 nations to strengthen their carbon goals in New York. Some governments won't be participating.
China stands ready to fill the gap as EU infighting leaves a vacuum in global climate talks.
[The Conversation Africa] The global food system contributes to multiple planetary crises - and is vulnerable to them. Climate change, other ecological degradation and socio-economic inequality are all linked to food.
Foreign minister says getting energy supplies elsewhere is a ‘nice dream’ while describing western European officials as ‘fanatics’ Hungary will not wean itself off Russian energy supplies, the country’s foreign minister has told the Guardian, despite the White House’s demand for Nato allies to stop buying Russian oil. Donald Trump has demanded that Europe halt Russian oil imports, but in an interview on the sidelines of the 80th annual session of the UN general assembly, Péter Szijjártó said: “We can’t ensure the safe supply [of energy products] for our country without Russian oil or gas sources,” while adding that he “understood” Trump’s approach. Continue reading...
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Has the IPCC overestimated climate change impacts? The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change compiles the consensus of thousands of models, and many independent lines of research suggest its estimates were more conservative than what was subsequently observed. For example, sea-level rise predictions in earlier IPCC reports were later found to be too low compared to recently observed melting of ice sheets and thermal expansion. Studies show IPCC’s mid-range forecasts have been highly accurate, but reports often understate high-end risks. IPCC reports must be approved by nearly 200...
Simon Stiell insists it is vital governments regulate the technology to blunt its dangerous edges Harnessing artificial intelligence will help the world to tackle the climate crisis, but governments must step in to regulate the technology, the UN’s climate chief has said. AI is being used to make energy systems more efficient, and to develop tools to reduce carbon from industrial processes. The UN is also using AI as an aid to climate diplomacy. Continue reading...
All eyes are on China this week, as the world's biggest polluter readies a new emissions-cutting plan -- reinforcing its role as a steadfast defender of global climate diplomacy while Europe stalls and the United States doubles down on fossil fuels.
Long-buried layers of saline permafrost seem to be accelerating climate change's transformation of the Arctic
Leaves typically start to peak in northern states by early October, but projecting peak foliage isn't an exact science. Here are some things you can do to get the most out of fall's colors.
Sun Day national action supported renewable energy, day after ‘Make Billionaires Pay’ march ahead of Climate Week Hundreds of environmentalists gathered in New York City ’s Stuyvesant Square Park and a nearby Quaker meeting house on Sunday to rally in support of solar power and other forms of renewable energy. The event was part of a national “day of action” billed Sun Day , founded by veteran environmental activist Bill McKibben and first Earth Day coordinator Denis Hayes. “It’s so sad to watch the sun going to waste,” McKibben said at a press conference, standing beside environmentalists and their children. “Every single day, energy from heaven going to waste while we drill down to hell for another dose of the stuff that is wrecking this planet.” Continue reading...
Federal investigators were expected to arrive at the site of the Kinder Morgan pipeline by Monday morning.
Russia is ramping up attacks on gas networks and power stations but this year, but in the past week Ukraine has set ablaze several Russian oil refineries.
No stranger to ire from oil-producing nations, the International Energy Agency (IEA) is facing pressure from the Trump administration over its globally-respected reports that predict a dwindling in fossil fuel demand.
World Athletics president Sebastian Coe says the global calendar of Olympic sports may need to be "re-engineered" amid the challenges posed by climate change.
Tangier Island in Virginia — one of the last inhabited islands in the Chesapeake Bay — is under threat from rising sea levels and climate change.
The deadline has passed for his Cabinet to identify treaties like the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change they want axed.
A new report warns that plans for oil, gas and coal will make it harder to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius or less.
[The Conversation Africa] Once a haven for flamingos, sturgeon and thousands of seals, fast-receding waters are turning the northern coast of the Caspian Sea into barren stretches of dry sand. In some places, the sea has retreated more than 50km. Wetlands are becoming deserts, fishing ports are being left high and dry, and oil companies are dredging ever-longer channels to reach their offshore installations.
Countries are still planning to increase production of fossil fuels to levels incompatible with global commitments on climate change, according to new research published on Monday.
The business is hoping to move toward a lower carbon future.
Donald Trump has once again criticized Vladimir Putin regarding the war in Ukraine, stating the Russian leader "let me down." Trump suggested that increasing oil production could lower prices and potentially halt the conflict. He also claimed the war wouldn't have occurred if he were still president, asserting Putin didn't respect President Biden's leadership, leading to the invasion.
Queensland Nationals senator tells Cpac conference ‘last rites being administered’ and praises Andrew Hastie for threat to quit frontbench over policy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Nationals senator Matt Canavan has claimed the Coalition is “on the cusp of walking away from net zero”, urging Sussan Ley to campaign against the emissions reduction target by taking inspiration from Peter Dutton’s opposition to the Indigenous voice referendum. The conservative political conference Cpac has heaped more pressure on Ley to dump the climate target , with a host of rightwing Liberal and National politicians calling for the 2050 aspiration – agreed by the former Coalition prime minister Scott Morrison...
Close to a small fishing port in southwestern Japan, the slim white turbines of the country's first commercial-scale floating wind farm glimmer offshore, months before a key project in Tokyo's green-energy strategy begins.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Human-made global heating caused two in every three heat deaths in Europe during this year’s scorching summer, an early analysis of mortality in 854 big cities has found. Epidemiologists and climate scientists attributed 16,500 out of 24,400 heat deaths from June to […]
Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, climate activists are organizing a nationwide celebration of solar power.
Newsom said the bills were a compromise, designed to push California toward a clean-energy future while still ensuring the state has enough affordable gasoline to meet drivers' needs.
It's possibly the first known bird, or any vertebrate for that matter, to hybridize as a result of climate change.
Republican Sen. Ted Cruz has said China is funding climate lawsuits against American oil and gas companies to weaken the U.S. He hasn't provided evidence to support the claim.
The European Union is contemplating accelerating its timeline for phasing out Russian liquefied natural gas imports, potentially moving faster than the initially planned 2027 deadline. This consideration follows pressure from the US and is being explored through sanctions and modifications to the RePowerEU plan.
The European Commission is aiming to bring forward a ban on EU imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia by one year to the beginning of 2027 as part of the bloc’s 19th package of sanctions on Moscow. “Europe is increasing its pressure,” European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said on Friday. “Russia’s war economy is sustained by the revenues from fossil fuels. We want to cut these revenues,” she said. “We are banning imports of Russian energy into European markets. It is...
The agency reversed course on plans to give manufacturers of the distilled coal product more time to comply with emission rules.
India and the UAE aim to double non-oil, non-precious metal trade to $100 billion in 3-4 years, driven by the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement. Bilateral non-oil trade reached nearly $38 billion in the first half of 2025, a 34% increase from 2024.
But a swimming ban remains in place across Krasnodar’s coastline, and officials warn that oil continues to seep from the wrecks.
[IPS] The room at the Swiss Inn Nexus Hotel in Bole was silent but tense as Sunita Narain, one of the world's most influential environmental voices, fixed her gaze on rows of African journalists, scientists, and policymakers. Her tone was gentle, but the words cut deep.
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Liberia has signed a new Country Programme Framework with the International Atomic Energy Agency for the period 2026 to 2030. The agreement outlines key areas of technical cooperation focused on agriculture, health, radiation safety, and environmental protection
[UN News] Secretary-General António Guterres has issued a stark call to world leaders on the eve of the United Nations General Assembly's high-level week, warning that a "global crisis" of war, climate change, inequality and technological risk demands urgent, coordinated action.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02113H, Perspective Kewei Xu, Xiaokang Chen, Peng Peng, Lin Yang, Libin Tian, Yushuai Huang, Yun Huang, Yulong Ding, Qingshan Zhu Industrial decarbonization demands efficient high-temperature thermal energy storage (HT-TES) systems capable of sustained operation above 1000 °C. However, developing scalable, economical, and high-performing HT-TES materials that can withhold these temperatures... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Liberal leader later clarifies she doesn’t support setting targets while in opposition Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Liberal leader, Sussan Ley, has indicated the Coalition won’t set a 2030 or 2035 climate target unless they return to government, saying her colleagues didn’t back locking in an emissions goal while they remained in opposition. It came as Ley had to clean up her own error, claiming she “misspoke” after initially saying her party “don’t believe in setting targets at all from opposition or from government”. She later clarified she only meant in opposition, prompting ridicule from Anthony Albanese who claimed the opposition “changes its policies from hour to hour”. Continue...
As governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum bragged about his state's wind energy. He shed those views when he became Interior secretary.
As governor of North Dakota, Doug Burgum bragged about his state’s wind energy. He shed those views when he became Interior secretary.
A record hot year driven by climate change contributed to unpredictable river flows and rainfall in 2024, according to a report.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya and South Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen technical cooperation in nuclear energy research and development.
Exclusive: Industry delegates outnumbered climate experts by 14 to one at recent ICAO meeting, thinktank says The UN aviation organisation has been captured by the industry, a report has concluded, leading to the urgent action required to tackle the sector’s high carbon emissions being blocked. Industry delegates outnumbered climate experts by 14 to one at the recent “environmental protection” meeting of the UN International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), the report found. The ICAO is the forum where nations agree the rules governing international aviation. Continue reading...
[UN News] The world's water resources face growing pressure from climate change while emergencies involving the life-giving resource are increasingly impacting lives and livelihoods, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday.
Melbourne motorists face a nightmare commute into work after climate change protesters blocked one of the city's busiest roads.
Young Americans challenging President Donald Trump's fossil fuel agenda say they were proud to have their day in court -- even if it meant fielding tough, sometimes perplexing questions from government lawyers.
The veteran activist says that solar has finally scaled to the size of the climate crisis – and he’s organizing a nationwide “Sun Day” this weekend to promote clean energy. The post Bill McKibben says cheap solar could topple Big Oil’s power appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Lawyers have delayed the Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C power stations by 1,754 days so far and the holdups could cost taxpayers billions of pounds, according to a new report.
Speaking alongside British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, the president warned the base is an 'hour away' from China's nuclear weapons facilities.
Finance Minister Anton Siluanov said the cut-off oil price would be lowered by $1 every year starting in 2026, with the threshold ultimately falling to $55 per barrel by 2030.
The past six summers have been the smokiest on record. New research shows that smoke could become the costliest consequence of climate change for Americans.
[Clean Air Task Force] New research from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) explores how different timelines for achieving net-zero emissions could shape Africa's energy, land, water, and development future. The study, Exploring Net-Zero Emissions Pathways for Africa Across Different Timelines , uses the Global Change Analysis Model (GCAM) to examine how various levels of climate ambition affect the continent's growth and resource use, highlighting critical trade-offs for policymakers.
Dropping a planned compliance break for high-polluting coal products would mark a retreat from the administration’s use of procedural shortcuts to aid industry without first gathering public input.
What are “nationally determined contributions”, why do they matter, and how have they already saved us from climate calamity?
The world’s water resources face growing pressure from climate change while emergencies involving the life-giving resource are increasingly impacting lives and livelihoods, the UN World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said on Thursday.
Think Bill Gates is fixing the climate crisis? Not if you follow the money. While he funds green innovation and talks about cutting emissions, Gates also invests in dirty industries such as coal, oil, and private jets. In this episode, Neelam Tailor exposes how one of the world’s most powerful climate voices is betting on both sides of the crisis – and making a lot of money in the process Continue reading...
The Trump administration canceled nearly half a billion dollars in funding for California's largest offshore wind project, but the state is persevering toward its ambitious goals.
The prime minister has a stonking majority and a progressive crossbench that wants deeper cuts. So what has happened to lower the goal? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The Australian government has announced an Oprah Winfrey-style emissions target for 2035 . It has tried to promise (nearly) everyone a prize. By choosing a target range of a 62% to 70% cut compared with 2005 levels – based on long-awaited advice from the Climate Change Authority and its chair, Matt Kean – it has opted for a political solution. Continue reading...
Researchers warn that preventable heat-related deaths will continue to rise with continued fossil fuel emissions.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE90091C, Correction Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Sowjanya Vallem, Malayil Gopalan Sibi, Rahul Patil, Vishakha Goyal, A. Giridhar Babu, EA. Lohith, K. Keerthi, Muhammad Umer, N. V. V. Jyothi, Matthias Vandichel, Daniel Ioan Stroe, Subhasmita Ray, Mani Balamurugan, Aristides Bakandritsos, Sada Venkateswarlu, Rajenahally V. Jagadeesh, Radek Zboril 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
Two environmental protesters climbed onto an energy company boss's roof and hung a banner over his garage reading: 'The earth is not dying, it is being murdered'.
The court-ordered assessment will examine effects that oil and gas drilling could have on the Cook Inlet’s beluga whales.
Slovakia's economy minister said sufficient infrastructure must first be in place to support alternative routes for oil and gas.
The Abu Dhabi National Oil spinoff has been looking to build a global portfolio, particularly in chemicals and liquefied natural gas.
One senator called for "an unprecedented response" to defend federal action against climate change.
The coastal city’s lawsuit was dismissed last month. Charleston won't appeal the decision.
As climate change makes the world hotter and triggers more extreme weather, including drought, thirsty expanses of groomed emerald grass are taxing freshwater supplies that are already under stress.
[Daily News] Nairobi -- THE Director of Policy at the State Department of Agriculture, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in Kenya, Peter Owoko said Tanzania and Kenya continue to deepen cooperation in the agricultural sector, most notably in sorting out challenges facing the maize as the main food product.
The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the Labor government will set a 62-70% emissions reduction target by 2035, taking the advice of the Climate Change Authority. In his announcement, Albanese said 'It is the right target to protect our environment, to protect and advance our economy and jobs and to ensure that we act in our national interest and in the interest of this and future generations.' Continue reading...
Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035, the PM has announced Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia will aim to cut greenhouse gas emissions between 62% and 70% on 2005 levels by 2035 under the federal government’s new climate target. The prime minister, Anthony Albanese, announced the long-awaited target at midday on Thursday after cabinet accepted the advice of the Climate Change Authority. Continue reading...
EU countries will seek Thursday to settle on an emissions-cutting plan to bring to a key UN conference in Brazil, as divisions on the bloc's green agenda threaten its global leadership on climate.
Environment and Climate Change Canada said several heat waves this summer were twice as likely to be due to human-made climate change, with one 10 times more likely.
A top scientific advisory body said there’s growing evidence that greenhouse gases threaten health, contradicting the administration’s legal arguments for rollbacks.
European officials said President Donald Trump is right about the need to end purchases of Russian fossil fuels, but his demand delays new pressure on Moscow for a ceasefire.
Ukraine has ramped up its attacks on Russia’s oil infrastructure in recent months, targeting a key source of revenue for the Kremlin’s war effort.
Jennifer Kowalski, 29, said she wanted to try and 'shake [the pop star] from this place of apathy that her and other celebrities are in'. But two other planes were sprayed instead.
Founded in 2018 by aerospace engineer and climate technologist Stephan Savarese, TechnoCarbon is dedicated to tackling emissions from the construction industry, which accounts for nearly 37% of global greenhouse gases.
[Foroyaa] The National Assembly Member for Wuli East, Hon. Suwaibou Touray, has warned that climate change, rising sea levels, and erratic weather patterns are posing direct threats to livelihoods across agriculture and fisheries.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03421C, Paper Jun Wang, Xifan Chen, Song Jin, Ying Zhang, Zhengkun Yang, Junzhong Wang, Juan-Ding Xiao, Xiaoping Gao, Jia Yang Flexible zinc-air batteries (FZABs) capable of operating across a broad temperature range are highly desirable for powering next-generation wearable electronics. However, FZABs still suffer from unsatisfied performance under extreme temperature,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The N.W.T. government is directing the territory’s power distributors to launch a long-term plan to incorporate more renewable resources while keeping rates affordable.
Longer growing seasons and more ragweed pollen mean more sneezing, runny noses, and itchy eyes. The post Climate change is supercharging fall allergies appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Other articles in this series on clustering conventions that are addressed by the Triple Environmental Crisis of pollution (Stanley-Jones), biodiversity (Schally) and climate change (Azores) I have touched on the idea of clustering not only conventions but the science-policy bodies established separately to serve them. We address the question of the negative consequences of maintaining […]
Hard-line immigration policy, climate change, and labor shortages are colliding to create a real problem for U.S. farms.
The outlook marks a significant shift in tone for the agency, which has called on major producers to spend more on clean energy.
More than 16,000 deaths were directly attributable to global warming, a new study finds.
Ken Paxton’s investigation comes after Texas passed a law tightly regulating the way proxy advisers handle climate-related information.
The U.S. Energy secretary and finance watchdog each dismissed EU’s strict approach to global warming.
[The Conversation Africa] When record-breaking rains swept through the coastal city of Durban in South Africa in April 2022, the resulting floods destroyed roads, bridges and homes. Durban's low-lying, poor neighbourhoods were hardest hit, with residents losing their homes and their lives.
This summer was the UK's hottest on record, with four separate heatwaves and endless hours of sunshine. Experts have now calculated how many people died thanks to climate change.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03323C, Paper Xiaotong Chang, Ruolin Cheng, Tengfei Wang, Xiaohui Kan, Mengyang Jia, Zhijie Bi, Xiulin Fan, Xiangxin Guo Polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF)-based electrolytes show huge potential in applications of solid-state lithium batteries (SSLBs) due to their broad potential windows and reliable mechanical strengths. However, the critical interfacial issues associated... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Three times as many people in cities and towns died from severe heat as would have done in a world without human-caused warming, scientists said.
The National Adaptation Plan is only a small step towards a comprehensive strategy to build resilience into Australia’s economy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast It is a warm spring day in my home town in regional Victoria. The sun is shining, an ocean breeze rocks the tea trees and swarms of dragonflies dance outside my window. There is, however, a cloud over me as my mind keeps returning to the National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) released earlier in the week. I have been assessing climate risks and translating this into policy action for 35 years. Even for people like me, the National Climate Risk Assessment findings are confronting. They are also not new, nor alarmist. Continue reading...
Scientists estimated Wednesday that rising temperatures from human-caused climate change were responsible for roughly 16,500 deaths in European cities this summer, using modelling to project the toll before official data is released.
The European Commission head has announced an initiative to halt energy imports from Russia. Donald Trump wants the EU to stop buying oil from Russia before it considers slapping sanctions on Moscow. Follow DW for more.
Twenty-two youths told a US judge wildfires and floods are upending their lives.
Previous research pointed to climate change as the main driver of permafrost explosions in Siberia, but a new study offers a more nuanced explanation.
Readers also discuss the downsides of solar power in Maryland and the war on rats.
As Donald Trump rolled down the 18th fairway at his Turnberry golf resort in July, he was troubled by a deathly vision, slowly spinning in the Scottish distance: wind turbines. “These things are massive, and you’re looking at these ugly windmills, and it’s a shame,” Trump lamented in an interview with the New York Post—yet […]
Group of activists, who range in age from seven to 25, include plaintiffs who won landmark climate case in Montana two years ago Youth climate activists are taking the Trump administration to court this week over its anti-environment agenda. In a two-day hearing in Missoula, Montana starting Tuesday, the young activists, who are between seven and 25, will argue that a federal judge should block three of Donald Trump’s pro-fossil fuel executive orders. Continue reading...
The U.S. Department of Treasury announced Tuesday that it's sanctioning two Iranian financial facilitators for "shadow banking" in support of Iran and its oil.
TORONTO — The world needs to spend some US$540 billion a year looking for oil and gas to maintain current output by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency (IEA).
[TrustAfrica] "No Climate Justice Without Social Justice"
This summer was the warmest and sunniest on record. But while you might have enjoyed the record-breaking weather, experts have warned it comes at a cost.
Trump promised boom times for the U.S. oil industry. They're laying off staff and reducing spending instead.
Nationals senator Matt Canavan and Sky presenter Chris Kenny line up to misinterpret and misquote report in effort to press case against net zero Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Have you read all the way through Australia’s first national climate risk assessment yet and scoured the many technical reports published to back it up? Of course you haven’t. Continue reading...
The country’s 11 million households have the world’s highest level of solar installations, helping to drive its transition away from coal.
The case opens Tuesday with testimony about the effects that President Donald Trump's executive orders may be having on climate change. It's the first time a federal trial will feature climate-related testimony.
“No Australian community will be immune” from deadly heat waves, floods, cyclones, droughts and bushfires, the climate minister said.
[This Day] Multilateral development banks (MDBs) recorded an unprecedented $137 billion in global climate finance in 2024 - a 10 per cent rise that highlights the expanding magnitude of international climate investment.
The Liberal Party is about to do it again, splitting on climate change.
If you buy a newer car, chances are you'll discover it's been made with a plastic oil pan instead of a metal one. Here's what led to that change.
Archaeologists excavating in a Roman cemetery in the Netherlands have uncovered a unique oil lamp dating to the second century A.D.
Over the past half-century, environmentalists have predicted countless calamities.
Nigel Topping says shifting course risks deterring capital, as he urges ministers to hold firm on green transition Weakening or changing net zero policy would deter investors and spook financial markets, the UK government’s new climate adviser has warned. Nigel Topping, recently appointed chair of the climate change committee (CCC), said there was “robust evidence” the UK would benefit economically from strong climate policy, despite calls from some politicians to back down. Continue reading...
The United States and Britain plan to announce more than US$10 billion in economic deals this week as part of US President Donald Trump’s state visit, senior US officials said on Monday. The two governments are expected to seal a trade agreement with three pillars: a new science and technology partnership to strengthen the tech sectors of both countries, cooperation in civil nuclear power, and advances in defence technology cooperation, the officials said in a telephone briefing. Several US tech...
China has strongly condemned the US proposal for G7 and NATO nations to impose tariffs on Chinese imports of Russian oil, labeling it as "unilateral bullying" and "economic coercion." Beijing warned of retaliatory measures if countries comply with Washington's request.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Daisy Simmons Is AI saving the world or breaking it? As the era-defining technology leapfrogs from what-if to what-next, it can be hard for us humans to know what to make of it all. You might be hopeful and excited, or existentially concerned, or both. AI can track Antarctic icebergs 10,000 times faster than humans and optimize renewable energy grids in real time – capabilities that could help us fight climate change. But it also consumes incredible amounts of energy, and ever more of it, creating a whole new level of climate pollution that threatens to undermine those benefits. All that dizzying transformation isn’t just the stuff of news headlines. It’s playing out in daily conversations for many...
Beijing on Monday slammed US calls for its allies to impose tariffs on China over its oil trade with Russia, warning of swift retaliation if its interests are undermined. “China will take resolute countermeasures to protect its sovereignty, security, and development interests if its legitimate rights and interests are harmed,” Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said during a regular press conference on Monday. He added that Beijing strongly rejected the imposition of illegal unilateral...
Ukraine's drone attacks on Russian oil refineries created a crisis, which India has seized as an opportunity. Indian refiners are capitalizing on discounted Urals crude, boosting refining margins and exports, particularly diesel to Europe. Despite potential risks from fluctuating discounts and geopolitical pressures, India maintains its strategic autonomy in energy decisions.
Allies rehearsing scenarios of an attack on Belarus in the first such exercises since Russia invaded Ukraine EU trade spokesperson Olof Gill also defended the EU’s sanctions from criticism that they are not going far enough. He said: “Our assessment is that the successive sanctions packages we have brought forward, which includes new initiatives plus additional initiatives to make the previous one stronger if that makes sense, our assessment is that those sanctions are working. The economic evidence shows that they are having an impact on the Russian economy, and that is precisely what they intended to do. “Phasing out of Russian fossil fuels is something that we have been doing and are doing actively for a number already of years, since the beginning of the war, with a very...
Donald Trump is pressuring European allies to cease purchasing oil from Russia and strengthen their sanctions, deeming current measures insufficient. He has previously criticized China and India for similar actions, even imposing tariffs on India. While urging Nato to sanction China, Trump seems to be pursuing a separate agreement with India, omitting them from his recent criticisms.
Follow today’s news live Millions of Australians at risk from rising sea levels and heat deaths to soar, national climate risk assessment report warns Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Scientists fear this ‘cute’ and ‘chonky’ flying fox could be one cyclone away from extinction It’s the last native mammal on the island, but the “incredibly cute and fluffy” Christmas Island flying fox is critically endangered with no recovery plan and severely outdated conservation advice. Continue reading...
Targeting its overwhelming coal power capacity – enough to run the entire United States – China is investigating plans to convert retiring coal-fired plants into nuclear power stations. Driven by decarbonisation goals and land scarcity, this “Coal to Nuclear” (C2N) strategy proposes leveraging retiring plants’ grid and water access for compact, meltdown-proof reactors, potentially offering a faster path to clean energy than building nuclear sites from scratch. And China could be the only country...
Lawmakers extended cap and trade, boosted fossil fuels and advanced a Western power market as the legislative session ended.
Germany said the European Commission’s emissions proposal should be discussed by leaders at their October meeting.
Agreements include plan to build 12 reactors in Hartlepool with Centrica, creating 2,500 jobs, and fast-tracking UK and US safety checks Labour’s plans for a massive expansion of nuclear power have been given a boost with a string of transatlantic deals for new modular reactors announced before Donald Trump’s visit. The UK and US governments have promised to fast track safety checks, and announced several new private sector investment deals, with Labour emphasising the potential benefits for jobs and growth. Continue reading...
The United States and Britain are to sign an agreement this week that is expected to boost London's nuclear energy and place it on the pathway to a "golden age" of nuclear power.
National climate risk assessment report finds heat-related deaths would surge 450% in Sydney if global heating surpasses 3C Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The number of heat-related deaths in Sydney could surge by almost 450% if global heating surpasses 3C, according to a landmark report that finds no Australian community would be immune from the “cascading, compounding and concurrent” risks of a worsening climate. The report also lays bare the heightened risk from rising sea levels on Australia’s populous coastal communities, including flooding, erosion and inundation. Continue reading...
Rising oceans and flooding caused by climate change will threaten the homes and livelihoods of over a million Australians by 2050 while deaths from heat-related illness will soar, a landmark report warned Monday ahead of the country's releasing its emission reduction targets this week.
Emerging research suggests black seed oil, containing thymoquinone, effectively reduces joint inflammation, rivaling NSAIDs like ibuprofen. Clinical trials demonstrate pain relief and improved function in osteoarthritis patients with oral or topical application. Studies also reveal anti-inflammatory and antioxidant benefits, indicating its potential as a safe, natural pain management option.
Nayara Energy, part-owned by Russia's Rosneft, faces challenges securing non-Russian crude due to western shipping companies' reluctance. This has led to reduced operations at its Vadinar refinery and increased reliance on Russian oil. Despite sanctions and executive resignations, Nayara is exploring alternative contractors for its investment program, while India continues to import significant Russian crude due to price advantages.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, September 7, 2025 thru Sat, September 13, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (9 articles) Chevron’s Boss Says the World Will Need Oil for a ‘Long, Long Time’ "Mike Wirth, who has seen many booms and busts over the more than 40 years he has been with the energy giant, said that 'when the world stops using oil and gas, we’ll stop looking for it'." US Economy, The New York Times, Q&A by Jordyn Holman, Aug 31, 2025. Politicians now talk of climate 'pragmatism' to delay action-new study The Conversation, Steve Westlake, Sep 04, 2025. Former staffers of Climate.gov are attempting...
There are dozens of short daily flights to Norway’s islands, and the oil-producing Scandinavian country wants electricity to power them.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has highlighted the importance of hitting Russia's oil infrastructure after a fire broke out at a major oil refinery in Russia's southwest following a Ukrainian drone attack. DW has more.
A Ukrainian drone crashed into one of Russia’s largest oil refining complexes on Saturday, sparking a fire and causing minor damage, a Russian official said. The complex, which belongs to Russian oil company Bashneft, lies on the outskirts of the central Russian city of Ufa around 1,400km (870 miles) from the front line in Ukraine. Videos posted on social media appeared to show a drone drifting towards the facility before exploding in a ball of flames, sending a cloud of smoke into the...
Donald Trump stated his willingness to impose significant sanctions on Russia, contingent on all NATO nations ceasing Russian oil imports and implementing similar measures. He criticized some NATO members for continuing energy purchases from Russia, deeming it detrimental to the alliance's negotiating strength. Trump also suggested imposing substantial tariffs on China until the Ukraine war concludes.
Advancing climate and sustainability action will require that all arms, spheres and levels of government lead an integrated and interdependent response to climate change
Trump took to Truth Social on Saturday morning to rebuke NATO allies for buying oil from Russia, despite their opposition to Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine.
Scientists using the James Webb telescope have spotted an exoplanet orbiting a 'black widow' pulsar in surprising new observations.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A novel solar power project just went online in California’s Central Valley, with panels that span across canals in the vast agricultural region. The 1.6-megawatt installation, called Project Nexus, was fully completed late last month. The $20 million state-funded pilot has turned stretches of […]
Energy Secretary Chris Wright has disbanded a controversial Climate Working Group (CWG), which wrote a report that scientists say was full of errors and misrepresented climate science.
The US Treasury is pushing G7 and EU partners to impose tariffs on Chinese and Indian imports of Russian oil, aiming to cut off funding for Putin's war in Ukraine. While Trump has already levied tariffs on Indian goods, he's hesitant to do the same with China due to trade sensitivities.
The announcement amounts to a major rollback that would eliminate the primary means of tracking climate goals. The EPA framed it as a cost-cutting measure.
Citing laws more commonly used against organized crime, the lawsuit argued that fossil fuel companies were responsible for devastating hurricane damage in Puerto Rico.
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia -- Bizerte, Sept. 11 (TAP/Spotlight on Regions - Omayma Larfaoui) - On the slopes of Mount Mater in the governorate of Bizerte, overlooking the majestic Mount Ichkeul, lies one of the world's rarest wetlands and a sanctuary for thousands of waterbirds: Ichkeul National Park, a natural jewel hosting unique biodiversity in northern Tunisia.
Alex Maere survived the destruction of Cyclone Freddy when it tore through southern Malawi in 2023. His farm did not. The 59-year-old saw decades of work disappear with the precious soil that the floods stripped from his small-scale farm in the foothills of Mount Mulanje. He was used to producing a healthy 850kg (1,870 pounds) of corn each season to support his three daughters and two sons. He salvaged just 8kg (17 pounds) from the wreckage of Freddy. “This is not a joke,” he said, remembering...
Despite Western pressure and potential sanctions, India and China's demand for Russian crude oil remains strong, according to Vortexa. Russian crude maintains a significant, price-competitive presence in these markets.
In Alaska, a new island has popped up in just four decades, and NASA says that human-caused climate change is to blame.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE02941D, Paper Lanya Zhao, Dandan Yin, Yanan Zhang, Boyang Li, Shen Wang, Xiaofeng Cui, Jie Feng, Na Gao, Xiaowei Liu, Shujiang Ding, Hongyang Zhao A liquid ionic conductive agent for an iodine cathode improves the conductivity of thick electrodes and prevents polyiodide shuttle effects, thereby leading to achievement of aqueous zinc–iodine batteries with high loading and high areal capacity. 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