Synthetic oil is one of the most important advancements in motor oil, and it's always a good idea to use it. When should you avoid it, though?
A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This student-led idea highlights future possibilities for sustainable Antarctic energy.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kapchorua Tea Kenya is planning to build a 1.17-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Nandi County as tea manufacturers increasingly turn to renewable energy to cut electricity costs and improve energy reliability.
Veri Energy project receives funding of £760,000 from the Scottish government to support the third phase of work to develop the hub
The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. The post Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Spanish prime minister also said the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergency France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Joe Pinner and Jane Clinton Tourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences. “My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?” Continue reading...
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States has sold more than $13 billion worth of Venezuelan oil so far this year following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
Vince Maiden has held senior roles overseeing energy and transportation planning, and he helped establish a program to put solar panels on polluted industrial sites.
Multiple environmental groups are concerned the Alberta government's proposed oil pipeline route poses a risk to southern resident killer whales. They are protected under the Species At Risk Act, but the Carney government is considering changes that would give cabinet power to exempt certain projects from the "jeopardy test" for species at risk.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda is currently facing a severe deforestation crisis, losing 23% of its tree cover between 2000 and 2020. Because the country's economy relies heavily on small-scale farming, this forest loss is largely driven by expanding agricultural land, alongside logging and fossil fuel extraction.
Australia will consider building its first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, as war in the Middle East squeezes supplies from overseas and underscores the urgency to improve energy security. Albanese said the project will help build Australia’s resilience and sovereign capability on fuel, potentially helping shield the country from future supply shocks. If the project proves feasible, the new large-scale oil refinery will be built by...
Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. - REUTERS
Chinese scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest verified amber in the northwestern Xinjiang region, revealing that ancient plants were producing protective resin 385 million years ago, long before most animal groups had emerged to damage them. The amber – discovered in coal seams in West Junggar, part of an ancient zone where tectonic plates collided, grew and merged – pushes back the record by roughly 65 million years and challenges some long-held assumptions about the origins of plant...
Investors should begin positioning in sectors that could benefit from a potential "Super El Niño" weather pattern, as climate forecasters warn that intensifying heat and drought later this year may reshape demand across agriculture, energy and consumer industries, according to analysts.
Parts of the province, including Regina, are subject to yellow-level, moderate, heat warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada Monday with week-long heat expected.
The firm behind the stalled Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields is set to cut jobs, adding to pressure on UK ministers to approve the projects urgently.
Image: These images by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, captured on 26 July, show the area to the west of Bordeaux, France, where wildfires continue to burn countryside, fanned by wind and heatwave conditions.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA has unveiled plans to supply natural gas to Uganda and Kenya through a single cross-border pipeline, in a major regional energy initiative aimed at expanding access to clean energy and deepening East African cooperation.
The Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck crude oil supply and transport sites that connect eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea.
Commonwealth and Western Australia to fund study into construction of large-scale petrol refinery as buffer against fuel vulnerability Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s first new oil refinery in 60 years could be built in Western Australia under the Albanese government’s long-term strategy to shield the country from future global oil shocks. The commonwealth and the WA government will fund a $4m early-stage feasibility study into construction of what would be the country’s third large-scale petrol refinery. Continue reading...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with Egyptian ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions to present investment opportunities in the country’s renewable energy sector and discuss plans to expand international cooperation. During the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the New Capital, Esmat reviewed Egypt’s … The post Electricity Minister presents renewable energy plans to ambassadors appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Climate change might not be a top priority for voters, but keeping quiet about it might backfire.
Oil prices dropped sharply as the United States and Iran held back from launching fresh strikes. This pause raised hopes that diplomacy could ease Middle East tensions and restore shipping. Brent crude futures fell significantly, trading at their lowest levels in nearly a week. Shipping through key trade routes remained subdued despite the pause in attacks. Uncertainty continues to linger over the conflict and its impact on energy markets.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Yet another company has been picked off London’s stock exchange this morning: DCC Energy has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by private equity investors KKR and Energy Capital Partners . Shareholders in the FTSE 100 energy distributor will receive £65.25 per share in cash, a proposed final dividend of 147.22p per share, and a potential payment of up to £1.25 per share if DCC can sell its technology unit for at least $800 million. Whilst the DCC Energy Board remains confident in the energy strategy and associated 2030 Ambition announced in 2022, the Board believes the Consortium’s offer represents a compelling opportunity for shareholders to crystallise value in cash at an attractive premium to DCC Energy’s historical trading...
Singapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets volatile and inflation risks elevated. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in the Middle East, sparked by the US-Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and continue to cast...
Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold and silver prices are set for a week driven by major events. The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will be a key factor. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and crude oil price movements also impact markets. Investors will monitor US economic data and central bank announcements globally. Bullion is expected to remain range-bound as traders watch these developments.
Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up World Bank seat and play active role in shaping changes to global lender Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is to indicate he will put the climate crisis and overseas development at the heart of UK international relations by taking up the country’s seat on the board at the World Bank. The position, which is usually delegated to a junior minister, means Miliband will play an active role in shaping the changes to the World Bank that developing countries have called for, and ensuring the climate remains a core focus for overseas aid. Continue reading...
The region has added dozens of turbines off the East Coast since last summer. They and other clean energy sources cut the need for oil power amid recent hot weather.
Policy decisions from key central banks and earnings of Big Four tech companies on the cards as oil hovers around dangerous terrain of $100 mark.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 19, 2026 thru Sat, July 25, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (11 articles) Insane': Republicans Push To Punish Canada For Wildfires “We will not tolerate this incompetence,” vowed Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, who may not understand how climate change works. Huffington Post, Jennifer Bendery, Jul 17, 2026. UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change Phys.org, Simon Valmary and Celia Lebur, Jul 18, 2026. As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease Monitoring is expensive and labor intensive. But it helps public health officials stop outbreaks...
Allowing use of two neonicotinoids to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union says Beekeepers and environmentalists in France have reacted furiously after parliament approved a bill reauthorising two banned pesticides scientists say can poison bees. “There are no words to describe the frustration,” said Carolyn Bouguet, a beekeeper in Essonne, greater Paris. “Bee populations have already been badly compromised by climate change, new parasites and loss of habitat. And now this.” Continue reading...
Uganda is moving endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. This relocation aims to protect the species from oil drilling and habitat pressures. Ajai Wildlife Reserve is undergoing ecological restoration and reintroduction of various animal species. Local communities are actively engaged and benefit from conservation efforts. The initiative seeks to foster coexistence between development and wildlife preservation.
About half of Americans think natural gas—a methane-based, planet-warming fuel—is a “clean” energy source, according to a recent poll. And a long-running fossil fuel industry marketing campaign might be to blame. The “clean natural gas” label is a myth. Methane, the primary component of natural gas fuel, is a far more potent greenhouse gas than […]
Exclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licence Production at Britain’s biggest undeveloped oil and gasfield could be delayed for months after equipment from a rig was accidentally dropped in the North Sea, the Guardian can reveal. Andy Burnham’s new government is under pressure from the fossil fuel industry to allow oil to be retrieved from the Rosebank site despite opposition from climate campaigners and some Labour MPs . Continue reading...
Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which have been fuelled by high temperatures and possibly the long-term effects of climate change.
If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.
Thai energy authorities have approved a reduction of the diesel ex-refinery price by 2.40 baht a litre to curb rising domestic fuel prices as global oil prices fluctuate.
[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.
Spain declared a national emergency due to widespread wildfires. France requested European Union assistance for a major blaze near Bordeaux. Tens of thousands were evacuated from affected tourist and residential areas. This crisis highlights the intensifying impact of climate change on southern Europe. The region is experiencing record-breaking heat and drought conditions.
National average gasoline prices have already climbed above $4 a gallon, while crude oil has surged past $100 per barrel following weeks of escalating military action across the Middle East.
There have been lively discussions online this week regarding climate change - with some wildly differing opinions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued rainfall warnings for Paulatuk, along with Tulı́t'a, Norman Wells, Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake. Some areas might see as much as 100 millimetres of rain — more than double a typical rainfall over the entire month of July.
Southeast Asia’s governments have spent months trying to blunt the effects of war-driven energy shocks from the Middle East, but renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has exposed how limited those defences are, analysts have warned. The latest flare-up has revived fears of a second round of fuel disruption across the region, where many economies remain heavily dependent on imported oil and shipping routes linked to the Gulf. Southeast Asian leaders expressed “grave concern” over...
Oil prices are pairing gains on Friday but have climbed more than 10% this week.
A new 12-point plan calls for stronger protections for Indigenous rights, lands, and voices as climate change, conflict, and other threats intensify.
Oil prices have sharply rebounded, exceeding one hundred dollars per barrel. Attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea have revived supply fears. Kazakhstan's oil exports also faced disruptions, adding to global concerns. This marks a significant reversal from recent price declines seen earlier. These events have tightened the noose around global energy supply routes.
China unveiled its 15th five-year plan for renewable energy on Thursday. Below are the key targets outlined in the blueprint, which was released jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. See original document in Chinese: 可再生能源发展“十五五”规划 by scmp
With the midterms four months away, it appears to be growing harder — not easier — for the Trump administration to temper rising global oil prices.
Utah’s new solar power and battery storage facility is among the largest in the region.
The White House threw a US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal into question on Thursday, a day after it was signed, emphasising that it depended on the oil-rich Gulf country recognising Israel under a 2020 diplomatic initiative. “The Civil Nuclear Deal … will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords,” US President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding that the deal would not include enrichment and involve only non-military use of...
Crude oil prices surged past one hundred dollars per barrel amid Middle East tensions. Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea caused market concern. This escalation has heightened fears over global energy supply safety and stability. Domestic crude futures also climbed significantly, mirroring the international price rally. Geopolitical risks are now the primary driver for the current oil market surge.
US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint. Fears that disruption could widen further to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war. Brent crude rose more than 6 per cent, breaking through US$100 a barrel for the first time since May. Two weeks...
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting oil tankers off its southern Black Sea coast to disrupt the global energy market.
A rare toad changed the fate of a river by becoming the first amphibian to halt a hydroelectric dam. It's now in trouble.
Gulf nations are accelerating pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These new routes aim to move oil without relying on the narrow waterway. Several major pipeline projects are under construction or being planned. Diversification efforts aim to protect regional oil exports from disruptions. These alternative routes face their own risks and increased costs.
Iran has launched a new front in its war with Donald Trump in the Middle East after the regime's proxy militants bombed oil tankers linked to US allies in the Red Sea.
Inverness-based Aurora Energy Services has appointed Pauline Walsh as non-executive director as the renewable energy firm expands internationally.
The price of Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel on Thursday, a sign of global concern over the renewed fighting between Iran and the U.S.
The Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for two attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones. No injuries were reported.
New US petition demands review of plans from tech companies amid fears of environmental destruction Space datacenters proposed by SpaceX , Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin and others would release staggering levels of pollution that would probably alter the Earth’s atmosphere and be “catastrophic” for the planet, space industry experts and environmental groups warn in a new petition demanding a review of their impacts. Tech companies have collectively proposed millions of “orbital datacenters” and are pressing forward with plans, which require Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval. Among other issues, pollution from satellites and rockets burning up upon re-entry appears to be accumulating in the stratosphere at alarming levels. The spacecraft release black soot, rare metals, aluminum...
Labor has supported a major change to Australia's tax system, which industry warns could push up prices for consumers.
U.S. President Donald Trump promised on Thursday "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
The Indian rupee saw a slight gain against the US dollar on Thursday. Rising crude oil prices continue to exert pressure on the currency. The Reserve Bank of India's intervention is expected to limit sharper losses. Foreign investors showed mixed sentiment in Indian equities and bonds. Stock markets opened on a weak note, with key indices falling.
Oil prices soared on Thursday after Iran's Houthi allies struck two vessels carrying Saudi oil in the Red Sea as clashes in the Middle East continue to escalate.
Iran's Houthi allies said they struck two Saudi tankers as part of their embargo of the country's oil in the Red Sea.
The nuclear power deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was met with alarm in Israel as it deepened concerns that Israel, a major American ally, and Trump are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security.
Last month, the same judge ruled against the agency for canceling a $3B climate grant program.
The groups claim the Army Corps of Engineers' process for swiftly approving pipeline water crossings violates federal law.
The Moon is gradually distancing itself from Earth, which has significant implications for our planet. Over millions of years, this migration will result in extended daylight hours and the end of total solar eclipses. Furthermore, the weakened tides will disrupt coastal ecosystems and marine life. As the Moon ascends to a higher orbit, Earth's rotation continues to decelerate, marking a slow but profound transformation in our natural environment.
The Trump administration is advancing a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact could allow uranium enrichment and spent fuel processing by the kingdom. Critics fear this weakens global non-proliferation norms and may trigger an arms race. Saudi Arabia seeks nuclear power for economic diversification and reduced fossil fuel reliance. The deal faces congressional review and potential opposition due to its safeguards.
The Trump White House is set to announce a significant nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. This agreement allows for extensive civilian nuclear cooperation and uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Critics express concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security implications. The US administration argues this approach counters Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Lawmakers will scrutinize the deal, which may weaken existing non-proliferation safeguards.
N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change says it had to place a fire restriction due to extreme fire danger and extraordinary weather conditions to avoid people causing additional fires.
The President laid down the ultimatum on Wednesday as oil prices spiked to their highest level in more than a month.
A European naval mission boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag on Monday, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said.
The difference between bar and motor oil comes down to their composition. Each one is designed for a specific purpose, though substitutes can sometimes work.
President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to support the creation of a Saudi nuclear power program.
A blast triggered by methane gas buildup tore through the tunnel Monday at the 500-megawatt Teesta Hydroelectric Project in northeastern Sikkim state in the Himalayas. Twelve workers were killed.
[Premium Times] The NHRC said the committee's inauguration became necessary as "climate change is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a human rights issue."
Oil prices continue to rise as prospects of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remain dim.
Crude oil prices extended their rally as Middle East tensions escalated. Brent crude held above ninety dollars a barrel amid supply disruption fears. Houthi threats affected shipping activity in the Red Sea region. Military actions continued overnight impacting energy shipping routes. Global food insecurity risks also increased due to these disruptions.
Wars and geopolitical tensions can disrupt shipping, energy supplies and agricultural inputs, increasing costs across food systems already strained by inflation.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 7, July 2026.
Tamil Nadu is preparing climate-resilient master plans for seven major hill towns. These plans aim to improve roads, parking, and waste management systems. They will also safeguard ecologically fragile regions from unplanned urban development. The government is using advanced mapping and drone surveys for accurate environmental assessments. This initiative seeks to create safer and more sustainable hill settlements for everyone.
Iran-backed Yemeni group, the Houthis, have threatened a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia. What this essentially means is that Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports are set to be hit. And India which gets a big portion of its crude imports from the Middle East country.
Once considered extinct in New England, the American oystercatcher is experiencing a remarkable resurgence thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. These initiatives focus on safeguarding their nesting environments and raising community awareness. Techniques such as banding chicks and preventing disturbances in ground-nesting sites have proven successful. Their resilience, coupled with federal safety measures for related shorebirds, makes their comeback a testament to effective conservation in the face of climate change challenges.
As the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and global oil reserves dwindle, China's sway over energy markets and gas prices grows.
Asia’s oil buyers are facing the risk of a second maritime chokepoint being disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi militants threatened to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, even as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted by the US-Iran conflict. Analysts said any serious disruption in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could leave Asia with fewer alternatives for Middle Eastern crude, threatening Saudi shipments and increasing the risk of oil prices rising above US$100 per...
The EPA administrator and other Trump officials on Tuesday celebrated coal's comeback under President Donald Trump and called for more industry support.
Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. The post The hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 14, 28 July 2026.
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.
From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored.
BYD has rolled out its 100,000th new-energy vehicle from its Brazilian assembly line, underscoring the growth potential for Chinese products in South America, just as electric cars fuel fresh tension in Europe. China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) producer reached the landmark on July 16, reflecting BYD’s rapid expansion as governments increasingly push for local manufacturing and job creation. The milestone vehicle was a BYD Seagull, which came off the line at the Camacari plant, which has...
Increases in power purchase agreement prices for solar could influence whether the industry wants key tax incentives back.
United States forces conducted tenth night of strikes against Iran. These operations aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks. Iran also targeted US allies Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain with missile barrages. Diplomatic efforts continue while the interim ceasefire agreement has collapsed. Global energy supplies face fresh concerns as oil prices climb.
The country plans to add 5,200 megawatts of nuclear power generation by around 2040.
MOPO rents out batteries charged at its own solar power plants, removing the need for customers and communities with limited income to invest in solar home systems or mini-grids.
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art The Albanese government’s decision to approve one of the world’s largest gas projects in Western Australia is being challenged in the federal court, setting up a significant test of how Australia’s environment law deals with the climate crisis. The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and Friends of Australian Rock Art (Fara) are this week running concurrent court challenges against the approval of the extension of Woodside’s major North West Shelf gas export project. Continue reading...
New 50% tariffs exclude energy products, fish and critical minerals, but include goods that had previously been protected by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says Sign up for the Breaking News US email While speaking to reporters on Sunday, Donald Trump acknowledged the three US military casualties as the strikes on Iran continue unabated. “Well, we feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said while returning to Washington from the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey. Continue reading...
Industry experts say India's crude procurement pattern during the US-Iran conflict reflects a flexible and well-diversified sourcing strategy. India’s crude oil imports from Russia in July so far have averaged at around 2.45 million barrels per day.
As the country sizzled through heat waves, the government removed some of its most actionable advice about how to conserve energy.
A 136-degree planetary split captures both Earth’s seasons and its warming climate.
Average petrol prices in the United States have now reached four dollars per gallon. This increase follows recent flare-ups and rising tensions in the Middle East region. Motorists in several states have been paying more than four dollars for some time. Crude oil prices have risen, impacting global fuel costs significantly. Higher fuel expenses may affect grocery prices and voter concerns during elections.
Historical data, diversified pools of policyholders, and statistical probability have allowed insurers to estimate future losses and allocate capital accordingly.
A federal district court judge dismissed legal claims made by Sable Offshore Corp. and ExxonMobil that the county’s denial of permits to Sable was an illegal taking of its property. It builds on a series of uphill legal battles for Sable to pump oil at its Las Flores pipeline off the Santa Barbara Coast —...
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease reported in more than 125 countries. According to the company, India accounts for nearly one-third of the global dengue burden, with rapid urbanisation, climate change and widespread mosquito breeding continuing to increase the risk of infection across the country. Vaccine QDENGA is given as two injections of 0.5 ml, administered under the skin three months apart.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has successfully installed a renewable energy microgrid solution at the Mafikeng Provincial Hospital in the North West, ensuring continued, reliable electricity supply to the institution.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s barely the middle of summer in the northern hemisphere, and heat waves are once again breaking temperature records. In the United States, dozens of cities sweltered through their hottest Fourth of July celebrations, with temperatures over 100 degrees F. In New […]
As geopolitical tensions, rising electricity demand and climate pressures reshape the global energy landscape, more than 600 energy ministers, chief executives, financial leaders and policy experts gathered in Montreal, deliberating upon how to deliver at an unprecedented scale. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on July […]
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink I’m generally pretty measured in how I discuss climate data. There has been only one time in recent years when I was truly shocked: when global temperatures came in for September 2023 at a full 0.5C warmer than any prior September on record. 1 Once until today, that is. With the July runs now in from 667 ensemble members across 14 different seasonal forecast models, it looks like this year’s El Niño is not only very likely to be the strongest event since reliable records began – it may end up the strongest by a truly mind-blowing margin. The multi-model median for the event’s peak (measured as detrended sea surface temperature anomalies in the Niño 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific) currently...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat on Sunday, July 19, 2026, discussed with World Bank (WB) delegation ways to strengthen cooperation on power grid development, renewable energy financing and financial sustainability. This came during a video conference attended by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom . The World Bank delegation was headed by … The post Egypt, WB probe boosting cooperation in power grid, renewable energy financing appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The state’s first Superfund research center is looking into how climate change is resurfacing industrial pollution.
Oil prices climbed significantly as United States and Iran conflict intensified. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced increasing pressure and disruptions. US military actions continued for a ninth consecutive night against Iran. Bahrain and Kuwait reported fresh missile and drone strikes across the region. Escalating tensions kept oil prices on an upward trajectory.
Warming waters cause tadpoles to adjust their diets for survival. Young amphibians increase feeding rates and shift toward more plant material. This strategy helps them cope with rising energy demands. However, faster growth leads to smaller and weaker bodies. Conservation efforts must protect cooler habitats for these species.
“The age of fossil fuels is coming to an end,” said EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen on unveiling the electrification plan.
More than one-third of species of shark are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, habitat degradation and climate change, according to officials.
After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in honour’ of the dead Middle East crisis live: follow latest updates The US launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran early Monday, after announcing the death of another American service member, as the price of Brent crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel, the highest level since June. The US military said the service member was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq, where the US has military bases, during a controlled detonation of what was called unexploded ordnance on a downed Iranian attack drone. Continue reading...
Energy secretary grapples with mounting criticism over length of US war as Democrat calls conflict ‘war of choice’ A Trump administration official on Sunday grappled with mounting criticism over the length of the US war with Iran after months of promised diplomatic breakthroughs, short-lived ceasefires, and the deaths of two more American troops in Jordan bringing the total number of American military members killed in the conflict to 16. Appearing on ABC’s This Week, US energy secretary Chris Wright defended the Trump administration’s strategy after being confronted with his earlier claims that the war which began in February would have ended by now. Continue reading...
Labour leader will visit king to accept role on Monday and will start making cabinet appointments that afternoon Andy Burnham will say Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces when he becomes its sixth prime minister in a decade on Monday, as he prepares to introduce measures to ease the cost of living and allow more North Sea fossil fuel drilling. The Labour leader is expected to start making appointments in the afternoon after going to Buckingham Palace to accept the role of prime minister from the king. Continue reading...
Kuwait says an electricity and water plant is on fire after the second such attack in two days. Iran says US strikes hit an under-construction nuclear power plant.
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’ Amid a summer of dangerous heat , drought and floods , a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss global heating as a “con job” and a “hoax”. It’s a sign that attempts to suppress polarize climate concerns may not be seeing full success, said Grace Adcox, senior climate strategist at Data for Progress. Continue reading...
Andy Burnham will take a "more pragmatic approach" with a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour's deputy leader has today confirmed.
From a “vapid and superficial” tribute to her late grandma’s FEET, to MJ’s hope that the private jet-loving family will solve climate change, people have a lot of thoughts.View Entire Post ›
Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Rising fuel prices could force interest rate rise Shane Oliver , chief economist at AMP, said fuel prices could rise another 10 cents as the rebound in oil prices had not yet fully flowed through, in a note on Friday. The longer the strait remains closed and the war escalates, the greater the risk that oil prices will have to rise to around $US150/barrel to bring demand down to match the hit to supply. Continue reading...
Oil change prices are going up due to a number of different factors. Will you be ready to hand over your credit card the next time you head to the shop?
A shady New York City spa allegedly intimidated and manipulated an elderly woman into forking over a whopping $675,000 on outrageous "snake oil" treatments and other absurd beauty products.
This approach is far more carbon- and energy-efficient than conventional methods, according to the researchers.
Red Sea Governor Walid al-Barqi said that the Egyptian state places great importance on attracting foreign investment by improving the legislative and regulatory environment, thereby supporting clean energy projects. He stressed the governorate’s commitment to providing all necessary facilitation for investors, particularly in strategic projects. Barqi’s remarks came during his meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador … The post Red Sea governor, Norwegian amb. discuss cooperation on renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Warri Kingdom is situated in the heart of Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta, a region whose petroleum wealth has helped fuel one of Africa’s largest economies for decades. But many surrounding communities lack basic infrastructure, clean drinking water, schools and healthcare. “The kingdom sadly suffers from what I call the resource curse,” the queen consort, … The post In Nigeria’s oil heartland, Olori Atuwatse III sees a different resource appeared first on Egypt Independent.
B.C. is expecting a surge in electricity demand over the next two decades. While the province is betting on wind and solar, First Nations say they're exploring every option.
British families are unwittingly funding Vladimir Putin's industrial scale kidnap of Ukrainian children after Labour watered down oil sanctions, researchers have warned.
The US struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure. At sea, where the renewed conflict has again cut off energy supplies from the Gulf, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Armed men seized another vessel off Yemen, raising concern over security in the Middle East’s other big choke point for oil shipments at the mouth...
In China, vast sinkholes provide a refuge for the rare Magnolia aromatica trees, buffering them against the harsh realities of climate change. These subterranean havens create stable microclimates that support these endangered species. However, this isolation can limit genetic diversity and hinder the trees' adaptability to future environmental changes. To ensure their survival, conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding habitats while facilitating gene flow between populations.
Most of the fires grew out of control under extreme heat conditions made up to five times more likely by climate change. The post Dangerous and historic wildfire smoke pollution event engulfs the U.S. and Canada appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
Average retail prices for heating oil were, at their peak, 92 per cent higher than before the conflict, the CMA report revealed.
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels.
Nuclear power continues to thrive in many parts of the world, with some countries even getting a majority of their power from nuclear plants.
The rupee opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, gaining fourteen paise in early trade. Upbeat equity markets provided support for the domestic currency's early gains. However, sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices capped further appreciation. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept investors cautious towards emerging market currencies. The rupee is expected to trade within a narrow range with a downside bias.
A year after Trump repealed the Inflation Reduction Act, the outlook for climate action is dark. But there are silver linings.
[GroundUp] A desert elephant's 600km journey reveals why conservationists and governments need to rethink the use of fences
Governments across the Gulf are accelerating pipeline construction after Iran and its regional allies intensified attacks on commercial shipping, but experts say pipelines remain exposed to military strikes from Tehran.
Oil and gas firms say EU methane rules will force them to stop exporting to Europe. The European Commission thinks they’re bluffing.
[Namibian] A hearing of a lawsuit in which the Municipal Council of Windhoek is suing Namibia Dairies about an oil spill that took place in February 2019 has started in the Windhoek High Court.
Across the US this week, different disasters – from Canadian wildfire smoke darkening the skies in the Midwest and northeast to extreme heat along the east coast to catastrophic flooding in Texas – are disrupting daily life and putting people’s health at risk. When multiple weather catastrophes play out like this at the same time, or in quick succession, experts refer to them as compound events. As climate change makes compound events more likely, experts warned that grappling with them is...
Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant. Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirmed core systems remained untouched by the incident. Reliance Infrastructure's contract involved conventional services, not core nuclear systems. A third-party data center provider reported a partial data breach attempt. Isro sources clarified that scientist and engineer resignations are within normal levels.
Kemi Badenoch has demanded Andy Burnham stop bowing to 'Net Zero zealots' like Ed Miliband and back oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
When Policies Restrict Clean Energy, Electric Bills Go Up alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:25 In recent months, more than 100 wind farms in 21 states were stalled as part of a sweeping effort by the U.S. government to halt renewable energy development. Since 2025, total cancellations of clean energy projects have grown to more than 21 gigawatts (GW) of capacity — enough to power 2 million homes. These efforts, along with other federal policies, are not only restricting the supply of clean energy, but could cost Americans billions of dollars at a time when one in three Americans is foregoing necessities like food and medical care to pay their rising utility bills. That affordability crisis is also being driven by delayed grid investments, infrastructure-damaging...
Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global temperatures and now locked in place in the Pacific Ocean could develop into the strongest on record, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. Climatologists are watching the strengthening El Niño with increasing alarm , saying the forecasts from climate models in the coming months are “mind blowing” and “astounding”. Continue reading...
Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do list UK politics live – latest updates Wildfires cast a pall of smoke this week over Greater Manchester , whose former mayor Andy Burnham stands on the threshold of No 10. Amid three UK heatwaves so far this year, which have killed thousands of people in England and Wales, damaged harvests and left children crying in classrooms , the new prime minister’s plans for the climate crisis remain as shrouded as his city. “Burnham has been very quiet about the climate [crisis] so far,” says Chris Venables, an environmental campaigner and fellow at the Green Alliance thinktank. “I don’t think [it] is at the forefront of his mind, but that does not mean he will water down this agenda.”...
This is not the first attempt by the US to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil. Last year, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its imports of Russian crude, before reversing the measure in February.
Powering Forward: Resilient Workforce Strategies for the US Clean Energy Transition alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 08:45 The transition to a clean energy economy is transforming labor markets, making workforce adaptability critical to sustaining long-term industry growth. New clean energy policies can rapidly increase labor demand, while global material shortages and trade policies can delay projects and disrupt hiring. At the same time, seismic megatrends such as soaring electricity demand , digitalization, artificial intelligence and demographic changes are reshaping where people live and how they work. As this political and economic uncertainty becomes the norm for the clean energy industry, experts at the intersection of clean energy and workforce development...
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
The emissions trading system became a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. Now industry groups are pushing back against tougher climate rules. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short?
India's Nuclear Power Corporation stated a data breach involves conventional plant facilities. The reported leaked files pertain only to non-nuclear safety systems. These documents were prepared by Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. for common services. The breach does not compromise nuclear security or reactor core systems. The affected information relates to plant units under construction.
Am Lollapalooza-Wochenende in Berlin drohen Regen und Wind: Wir zeigen die aktuelle Wetter-Prognose und geben Tipps für ein wetterfestes Festival-Outfit. Es sollte das Sommerwochenende schlechthin in Berlin werden: Am 17. und 18. Juli steht das Lollapalooza Festival in der deutschen Hauptstadt an. Doch die Vibes haben leider nichts von Zara Larssons „Midnight Sun“ oder Lordes „Solar Power“ – der Wetterbericht verspricht eher grau und nass à la „Rain Over Me“ von Pitbull. Damit sich die... Der Beitrag Lollapalooza Berlin: Wetter-Prognose und Tipps fürs Festival-Outfit erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Crude oil prices climbed for a fourth day, exceeding eighty-five dollars per barrel. Investors reacted to escalating United States and Iran conflict and shipping route security. United States strikes on Iran's missile sites and coastal defense positions occurred. This intensified worries over oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest prices could rise further depending on conflict developments.
Stephen Hind believes the current hot temperatures and climate change have encouraged the fruit.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's Minister of Foreign Affairs and COP32 President-Designate, Dr. Gedion Timothewos, held high-level discussions today with Laurent Fabius, President of COP21, as the country continues preparations to host the 2027 United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP32).
The Smart Energy Council says waste-to-energy technology is not renewable, not clean and has high emissions. The waste sector begs to differ.
[African Arguments] On 16-18 June in Mombasa, the Our Ocean Conference met on African soil for the first time, and over 100 governments, businesses and civil society organisations announced 320 new commitments valued at $6.4 billion to advance ocean conservation, sustainable fisheries, climate resilience and the blue economy. I have sat in enough such rooms to know the applause is not the test. Driving back along the coast afterwards, I kept turning over a thought that fits no panel agenda: the ocean is not fragmented: our
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US disables unladen oil tanker using Hellfire missiles in strait of Hormuz amid concerns strikes could spiral into open conflict The US has fired on an oil tanker attempting to reach Kharg Island in the strait of Hormuz as part of its blockade on Iranian ports, as Tehran came under attack for the first time in this latest round of strikes. The US said on Thursday morning it had disabled an unladen oil tanker, during a fifth day of strikes, firing Hellfire missiles into the ship’s smokestack after it ignored multiple warnings. Continue reading...
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho told MPs that operators claimed that on June 23, the grid failed to meet necessary standards as temperatures reached 34C.
The United States launched a new wave of strikes against Iran on Wednesday to curb its ability to threaten shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, as US President Donald Trump warned he could widen attacks unless the Islamic republic returned to talks. US Central Command said the strikes began at 1900 GMT and targeted Iranian military capabilities used to threaten vessels freely transiting the vital waterway. The US military also said one of its aircraft fired on and disabled an empty oil tanker that...
Tehran shuts strait of Hormuz and carries out retaliatory strikes as Trump threatens to attack site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme Middle East crisis – live updates Iran threatened to halt all energy exports from the Middle East after the US reimposed a blockade of its ports and ships, as the two countries traded strikes for a fifth day and Donald Trump threatened to attack a site linked to Iran’s nuclear programme while he weighed further expanding US strikes next week. The US blockade came into force early on Wednesday, and was followed by a 90-minute wave of strikes against Iran’s coastal defence systems and missile sites, according to the US military. Iranian authorities said the previous day of US strikes had killed at least seven troops, and wounded more than 300 people...
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Bridgett Ennis s the prices of home battery systems fall, they’re becoming a key part of the modern electric grid. They can help homeowners store power from rooftop solar panels or the grid for use during outages or periods of high demand. And they can reduce strain on the grid during heat waves when electricity demand soars. In this interview with Yale Climate Connections, Raghu Belur, the chief products officer for Enphase Energy , explains how home battery systems can lower utility bills and create backup power during grid failures. He also says that batteries, including the batteries in electric vehicles, may one day make it possible for utilities to use power from many small sources to maintain a more reliable grid. ...
[Independent (Kampala)] Nigeria's discovery of a major new critical minerals province reflects a broader shift as Africa's leading oil producers invest in mining to diversify their resource economies.
[Vanguard] Forum to push African financing, gas development, local refining and cross-border petroleum market
Two tankers carrying Iranian oil are signalling Pakistan as their destination – an unusual move that may be an indication they are seeking a safe place to wait as the US blockade takes effect. The Rani and the Amil, which are carrying a combined 1 million barrels of crude, switched their destination signals to Karachi on Tuesday, ship-tracking data show. The two vessels were already outside the Persian Gulf when Washington reimposed its naval blockade of Iranian shipping. It is unlikely the...
Oil prices surged beyond eighty-five dollars per barrel on Wednesday. This occurred after the United States reinstated a naval blockade on Iran. Fighting between Washington and Tehran escalated, raising concerns over crude supplies. The United Arab Emirates reported Iranian cruise missile attacks on oil tankers. American forces continued strikes on Iranian military targets across the region.
The world has shifted from an era of seamless globalisation to a period of significant disruptions characterised by fragmented supply chains, geopolitical tensions and growing concerns about climate change.
The National Academies report has been the subject of intense scrutiny by energy industry allies ahead of its release.
[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa and Namibia have been urged to accelerate cooperation in the energy and mining sectors to unlock the economic potential of recent oil and gas discoveries and deepen regional integration.
On July 15, 2010, BP announced it had capped its crippled underwater well that sent millions of barrels of crude gushing into the Gulf of Mexico for three months.
An expert panel recommended green clearance for the Naying hydro-electric project. This project will be built across the Siyom river in Arunachal Pradesh. It will boost renewable energy generation and cost an estimated Rs 11,835 crore. The project proponent will provide compensation and rehabilitation for displaced families. Further forest clearance is now required for this significant development.
Annual State of the UK Climate analysis finds last four years in UK are in top five hottest on record The UK’s climatic extremes are becoming increasingly normal, a report has found, with last year the hottest on record and further “unprecedented changes” likely to break the record again soon. Data stretching back to 1884 shows the UK has never experienced a year as hot as 2025, according to the annual State of the UK Climate report, with temperatures pushed to dizzying heights by carbon pollution clogging the atmosphere. Continue reading...
Burnham, who is expected to become the UK's next prime minister, has been handed a letter from the oil and gas industry calling for his support.
[ENA] The past week underscored the increasingly interconnected nature of global affairs, as geopolitical tensions, economic uncertainty, technological competition and climate-related challenges unfolded simultaneously across multiple regions. Developments in one part of the world continued to reverberate across international markets, diplomatic relations and security calculations. These highlight how closely today's global landscape is intertwined.
A Feb. 2025 Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) report states that "prolonged periods of extreme heat events can strain the power grid."
Sixteen ScotWind offshore wind projects are expected to generate £25.5 billion in supply chain spending as Scotland expands its renewable energy sector.
GenCost report contradicts parties’ claims about abandoning emissions target, and finds nuclear would be most expensive way to generate power Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Claims by the Coalition and One Nation that abandoning a net zero climate target would bring down power prices are contradicted in a new CSIRO report on the costs of generating electricity. Generation costs will probably rise after 2030 regardless of Australia’s policy on net zero , according to the CSIRO’s annual GenCost report, but prices should then stabilise at levels below recent price spikes. Continue reading...
Recent strikes have sent oil prices climbing again, with average gas price per gallon up by 70 cents on last year Inflation cooled to an annual rate of 3.5% in June as the brief US-Iran ceasefire, which has since ended, brought energy prices down, according to new data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. The consumer price index (CPI), which measures a basket of goods and services, has been elevated since the start of the war, largely because of higher energy prices. After mostly staying under 3% since mid-2024, CPI reached a three-year high of 4.2% in May – up from 2.4% in February. Month-over-month, CPI fell 0.8% in June, the largest one-month decrease since April 2020. Continue reading...
Scientist Lu Yaxiang, a professor at the Chinese Academy of Sciences’ Institute of Physics, has spent a decade working to make sodium-ion batteries commercially viable. Those years of work on energy storage in April earned Lu a China Youth May Fourth Medal – the nation’s top honour for outstanding achievers under 35. For years, lithium-ion batteries have dominated the market, even though their raw materials are scarce and environmentally demanding to extract. Sodium-ion batteries are seen as an...
Oil is giving up gains after Trump said he would scrap the plan to charge for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
A global science project is asking volunteers to search Arctic satellite images for the animals, which are threatened by climate change. The post You can help scientists study walruses appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Oil keeps rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran flare up.
Asia’s economies are once again staring down the barrel of the Strait of Hormuz as the latest breakdown of the US-Iran ceasefire and Washington’s decision to impose a blockade-cum-toll threaten to keep energy costs elevated and shipping flows under strain. But economists and shipping analysts say the region is better placed to absorb the blow this time round. Oil prices jumped to a one-month high of US$84.78 a barrel on Tuesday morning as renewed fighting between Iran and the US over control of...
The cost of a barrel of Brent crude, the international standard, was up around $86 US on Tuesday morning. That's higher than oil has been in recent weeks after the U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the war, but below the $100 mark that oil has reached earlier in the war.
In the year leading up to its dramatic seizure by US forces in the Indian Ocean, the oil tanker known as the MT Tifani made several trips between Iran and a stretch of water off the coast of Malaysia, around 60 miles from the glitzy skyscrapers of Singapore. During these trips, it often loitered in … The post The lawless floating gas station where Iranian oil changes hands appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Extreme heat forces the country to shut down nuclear reactors, just as the appetite for cheap, carbon-free electricity is set to explode.
Exclusive: Analysis of nearly 2,500 articles finds almost three-quarters made no reference to global heating Most of the UK media stories about the record-breaking heatwave that struck in June failed to mention the climate crisis, analysis has found. Nearly 2,500 articles about the extreme heat – when temperatures topped 37C, a record for the time of year – appeared in the UK’s nine main national daily media publications. But nearly three-quarters of them – about 72% – left out any mention of global heating or the climate, according to the analysis by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU). Continue reading...
A group of more than 80 MPs and MSPs have signed a pledge to oppose the planned Rosebank oil field
The renewable energy systems have been switched off in dozens of schools across Suffolk after three separate blazes in less than a year.
As renewable energy grows, a massive waste problem is building. Discover the bizarre architectural ways companies are upcycling these giant machines.
Labor sources say the PM will discuss safety concerns in speech this week but will not provide an update on copyright reforms to protect artists Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese will describe the progress of AI as an inflection point for society on par with the renewable energy transition, but is not expected to detail progress on copyright reforms to protect creative industries. The prime minister will deliver a highly anticipated speech in Sydney on Wednesday to address growing concerns around social license and the necessary policy guardrails for AI, datacentres, and the ability of big tech to profit from Australian intellectual property. Continue reading...
LONDON - Cheap, mass-produced drones have transformed modern warfare, exposing critical energy infrastructure as an Achilles' heel for modern economies.
Shortages triggered by pipeline rupture drive up costs and deepen frustrations, as pressure grows on water utility Jonathan Collazo owns two restaurants in a bustling section of San Juan, which has been plagued by water outages, severely disrupting the daily lives of residents and businesses alike. The water scarcity is part of an escalating frustration felt by thousands of customers of Puerto Rico’s water utility over the past several months, prompting the governor to activate the national guard to distribute drinking water across the US territory. The shortages extend beyond San Juan, with sectors in municipalities including Loíza, Guaynabo, Bayamón and others experiencing interrupted service. Continue reading...
The South Carolina Republican was once a member of a group looking for a deal on bipartisan climate legislation.
The draft decision concerning coal ash dumps comes three years after the Biden administration rejected a similar proposal from Alabama regulators.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7 billion of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.1 billion into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills. They say the moves are evidence that the president aims to serve […]
Sunrise Executive Director Aru Shiney-Ajay discusses why the youth-led organization shifted tactics, how it played out during the Minneapolis ICE surge, and why she thinks fighting authoritarianism and climate change go hand in hand. The post Why the Sunrise Movement reorganized to fight authoritarianism appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Nuclear power plants use radioactive materials to create energy, but which materials specifically? Turns out, it's mostly just one particular type of element.
Oil keeps rising on Monday as tensions continue to flare up between the U.S. and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz.
Heat waves made more intense human activity was behind 2,700 heat-related deaths, 42% of them from extra heat from climate change, British experts said.
Oil prices surged sharply as renewed military action between Iran and the United States escalated tensions. Fresh strikes expanded to Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This escalation has clouded the future of the interim US-Iran agreement signed last month. Market participants remain cautious about how the developing situation could unfold. Iran's Ministry of Foreign Affairs issued a strong condemnation of the latest US military strikes.
State regulators voted this month to boost the financial backstop for high-risk oil and gas sites.
While New York pushed back a near-term climate goal, Gov. Kathy Hochul touted the state’s solar deployment, a major new transmission line and plans to boost nuclear power to achieve its 2050 net-zero target.
For some electric vehicle batteries, it costs more to recycle them than they're worth. That creates all kinds of problems, which a new Colorado law aims to solve.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change discussions in southern Africa often focus on farming, where the effects of environmental shocks are most visible. The debate frequently centres on droughts, floods, declining crop productivity and heat stress affecting livestock systems. This is largely because agriculture is a sector that's directly exposed to extreme weather events.
The heatwaves in May and June are thought to have claimed more than 2,700 lives in the UK, and scientists have warned that unless more is done to combat climate change, things will only get worse.
The United States and Iran each asserted Monday they controlled the Strait of Hormuz after a weekend of attacks stretching across the wider Middle East, further threatening any diplomacy to end the war. The attacks, sparked by Iran striking a container ship Sunday in the strait off the coast of Oman, again underlined that the waterway that once saw a fifth of the world’s traded crude oil and natural gas pass through it remained the key issue in negotiations. The narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf...
Timing of Devon switchoff ‘could not be worse’, says board, as members face an estimated £2m in lost revenue Britain’s biggest community solar project has been forced to shut for the duration of its first summer by the government’s energy system operator to avoid overloading the local grid with renewable energy. The north Devon solar farm was ordered to shut weeks before record high temperatures across Europe led to power supply warnings, due to concerns that the large amount of rooftop solar in the area could destabilise the power grid by triggering a “thermal overload”. Continue reading...
Authorities said there was no risk of an oil spill because the vessel was empty.
This story was originally published by Wired and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. This year’s El Niño is shaping up to be among the strongest on record, and it’s set to create chaotic weather around the world. A new study suggests that there could be a way to mitigate some of the impacts of future El Niños […]
So far this calendar year, 10 grey whale carcasses have been discovered off the shores of B.C., and 30 in Washington state. Whale researchers say they see a connection to a changing climate, and want grey whales to be designated as an endangered species.
Canadian researchers are developing hardier canola plants to better withstand heat and drought as a new agri-tech program helps bring climate-ready innovations to market.
Oil demand worldwide is expected to dip this year, the International Energy Agency said in a report. The expected decline in oil demand would be the first time since the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the IEA report said.
Recent studies indicate that certain chill entities scattered across our galaxy might actually be artificial constructs created by extraterrestrial life forms. These colossal structures could function as energy collection systems established by intelligent civilizations. Researchers are on the lookout for distinctive thermal emissions and faint visible light from these objects, leveraging the capabilities of the James Webb Space Telescope and Project Hephaistos.
As the world's third-largest importer and consumer of crude oil, India relies on imports for more than 88 per cent of its crude oil requirements. Against the backdrop of geopolitical uncertainty and fluctuations in global oil markets.
Indian refiners are well equipped from a product-quality standpoint to supply the gasoline grades required by Russia. However, Oil minister Hardeep Singh Puri has said that Indian companies are not directly selling gasoline to Russia.
Company reports $1.4bn profit despite its highest quarterly fuel expense in history Delta Airlines saidelevated airfares are likely to last despite a recent drop in oil prices, reporting strong appetite for travel and record-high revenue in its quarterly results Friday. Though the company had its highest quarterly fuel expense in its history, demand has been high enough to pass along 60% of its extra fuel costs to consumers, Delta’s CEO, Ed Bastian, told CNBC , with plans to eventually pass along all elevated costs. Continue reading...
The government says that project underscores Indian Railways' wider focus on technological innovation, improved energy efficiency and environmentally sustainable transportation, while supporting India's national objectives on clean energy and achieving net-zero carbon emissions.
Trump administration urged to relist a species in ‘very, very serious trouble’ under Endangered Species Act Climate change is driving a gray whale “catastrophic mortality event” in the Pacific Ocean as melting sea ice depletes food sources and the animals starve, environmental groups warn . Meanwhile, a range of other issues, like ship strikes, oil spills, microplastic pollution, algal blooms and Russian harvesting are also probably contributing to the die-off that has nearly halved the whales’ estimated population. It fell from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, and the deaths appear to be accelerating. Continue reading...
As UK swelters in another heatwave, 50-minute Chris Packham film outlines threats to security, economy and health MPs are calling on the UK government to host a televised national climate emergency briefing in response to what has been described as the most “insidious threat to our society”. In November, in the “first-of-its-kind, national emergency briefing”, nine experts gave stark assessments in Westminster Hall of the scale of the changes needed to adapt the country to the rapidly changing climate and ecological landscape. Continue reading...
An energy expert explains how batteries can lower electric bills, keep homes running during outages, and ease pressure on an increasingly strained grid. The post Home batteries could become the next must-have household appliance appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
At the 64th sessions of the Subsidiary Bodies (SB64) under the UNFCCC in Bonn, Germany, the Local Communities and Indigenous Peoples Platform (LCIPP) underscored the importance of ethically and equitably incorporating indigenous values and knowledge and local knowledge systems such as pastoralism into climate policies and actions ahead of the 31st Conference of Parties on […]
In a revised energy plan, the Tennessee Valley Authority follows Trump administration directives and shies away from solar and wind.
Beijing has signalled unyielding conviction in its latest action plan to peak emissions within five years, as the world’s largest producer of greenhouse gases vows to bolster nuclear and green offerings while ensuring energy security for the economy and burgeoning artificial intelligence sector. The State Council, China’s cabinet, on Thursday released a five-year plan as the mission to peak its carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 enters a crucial execution period. The timeline, ultimately aimed at...
The cap now stands at $44 per barrel, meaning EU companies cannot buy oil above that price.
Fossil fuel companies had tried to dismiss the lawsuit, which was filed by a woman whose mother died during the 2021 Pacific Northwest heat dome.
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
US President Donald Trump’s negative portrayal of China’s achievements in renewable energy began at a White House meeting with oil executives on January 9 and was amplified at the World Economic Forum later that month. The story he told was shaped more by domestic politics than fact – a narrative that has lingered through subsequent debates over China’s alleged clean-energy “overcapacity”. While such rhetoric might rally support in the American Midwest, it does not withstand scrutiny. Trump’s...
Researchers discovered why trees of varied heights coexist in mature forests. Survival depends on both light interception and efficient light use by trees. Young forests show intense competition where height offers a significant advantage. Mature forests develop multiple canopy levels, balancing competition among species. This understanding aids in improving climate models and forest conservation practices.
Glasgow based renewable energy company LIME has announced a major new three-year partnership with Motherwell Football Club, becoming the club’s first-team front-of-shirt sponsor from the start of the 2026/27 Scottish Premiership season.
Data shows a decline in the number of ships - many carrying oil and gas - going through the waterway after attacks this week.
The Jameel Observatory-CREWSnet project opens a solar-powered “adaptation fortress” in Satkhira, a region facing severe and growing climate threats.
At least 12 million Americans already struggle to afford water bills, EPA estimates. A new study finds that climate change could make it worse.
PARIS - Western Europe this year experienced its hottest June on record as a searing heatwave swept across a continent facing increasingly frequent and intense heat extremes, the EU’s climate monitor said Thursday.
Poder Latinx created a bilingual website to help people understand how policy decisions influence electricity bills. The post Nonprofit encourages Latinos to get politically involved amid rising energy costs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The White House has announced a new gas station has opened and is selling gasoline below market prices.
A San Francisco Bay Area project is raising questions about what it will take to fortify highways against rising sea levels.
Ukraine’s strikes on oil refineries and other infrastructure across Russia has triggered a widespread fuel crisis.
Leaked documents have revealed the Trump administration's plan to quadruple US nuclear power by 2050, and five states have already been chosen to host dump sites.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels? Solar plants require backup, but it doesn’t have to be from fossil fuels. A combination of renewables, energy storage, and long-distance transmission can reliably power the majority of the U.S. without relying on coal, oil, or natural gas, as one 2017 research paper describes. Renewables like wind can generate under cloudy conditions, while surplus solar from brighter weather can be stored in utility-scale batteries for rainy days. Additionally, transmission from neighboring regions can assist solar capacity drops. The Department of Energy...
Some have called for Nuremberg-style trials against big oil. But there are laws already on the books to describe companies’ conduct The sky outside is hazy orange, and my five-year-old son is screaming bloody murder. “Sorry, buddy, we have to stay inside,” I say. “It’s not safe to breathe out there.” I had told him we’d be going to the beach today. Something inside me tears a little as I wonder how many promises he’ll see similarly broken in the coming years. Far too many parents were forced to have some version of this conversation with their children this month, as smoke from record-breaking wildfires poured across the midwest and north-east. Some of them already had to tell their kids that their Fourth of July festivities were canceled because of the lethal heatwave that caused numerous...
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
The Earth keeps getting hotter and experts fear this year's El Niño, nicknamed 'Godzilla' because of its predicted intensity, could raise global temperatures by up to 3.6C. Environment correspondent Damien Gayle spoke to climate scientists to understand how the weather phenomenon and the climate crisis pose a huge threat to the planet ‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be the least of our worries Continue reading...
The listing comes as 1947 Oil & Gas pursues an acquisition of privately held Renaissance Offshore, which produces about 3,350 barrels of oil equivalent a day off Louisiana.
The fossil fuel industry has argued that federal law bars the lawsuit. But local Colorado governments say it’s an appropriate exercise of state power.
Oil prices extended losses as diplomatic talks eased supply disruption concerns. Brent crude futures and WTI crude touched their lowest levels since July. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumed oil loadings after a suspension. However, Middle East supply disruption fears persist amid drone attacks. US crude inventories likely declined while distillate stockpiles increased.
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown “It rained for 10 days and 10 nights, non-stop – I’d never seen anything like it,” says Anar Gul, a construction worker who lives in the remote district of Dur Baba in eastern Afghanistan. The houses in his village are built from stone and mud, which makes them extremely vulnerable to heavy rains. After days of rain, Gul’s kitchen collapsed and his neighbour, Sayed Afsar Sadat, saw a large part of his house completely destroyed. “Rains like this are coming heavier and earlier each year,” says Sadat. “They are destroying the roads and washing away our crops. It’s impacting us directly.” Continue reading...
New Prime Minister to decide fate of controversial North Sea oil field projects amid Iran war fallout
The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz Governments in Asia are scrambling to avoid their second major energy crisis in six months, as another maritime chokepoint in the Middle East faces a violent blockade, leaving only the Suez canal completely open for the free movement of gulf oil. Countries like Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and South Korea – which rely on Middle East oil for up to 90% of their imports – are working to secure supplies after Yemen’s Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping passing through the Bab al-Mandab strait, which forms the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Continue reading...
Energy authorities and oil traders are preparing to import more crude oil from outside the Middle East as the escalating conflict disrupts two key shipping routes -- the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
Water levels in Chestermere Lake, just east of Calgary, were expected to return to normal on Monday after the flow into the lake was paused on Friday due to an oil spill.
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
Stocks were mixed on Monday as the market received contrasting signals: oil plummeted on hopes of U.S.-Iran talks, which brought optimism to the stocks market, but chipmakers dropped again.
Brent crude drops 9% to below $88 a barrel, prompting UK government bond yields to fall Business live – latest updates Oil prices have dropped sharply as traders bet that a pause in US attacks on Iran could prevent an escalation in the conflict that would further restrict global supply. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, fell 9% to below $88 a barrel on Monday morning, after climbing to $100 last week when the Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. Continue reading...
[Premium Times] Residents of Unyenge, an oil-producing community in Akwa Ibom, have demanded access to ₦126.85 billion in gas flare penalties, insisting that the funds be used to restore their degraded environment, as provided under the Petroleum Industry Act.
[Leadership] Residents of communities selected for intervention under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), have expressed concerns over the prolonged delay in the commencement of erosion and flood control projects, saying recurring flash floods continue to threaten lives and property.
With gas prices soaring, my electric car was the cheapest mode of transportation for a trip to Wisconsin. The post I saved more than $200 on my EV road trip appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb has decreased after Yemen's Houthi rebels continued to attack Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast as the group seeks to enforce an embargo of the country.
Oil is plummeting after the U.S. and Iran halted strikes in the Middle East.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is affecting cities more and more. This creates major challenges, but it also gives fast-growing cities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the chance to adapt to global warming in new and better ways.
After decades of fighting desertification with straw, plants and plastic, Chinese researchers have turned to bamboo – one of the most resilient and sustainable materials on the planet. The fastest-growing plant on Earth has the potential to help overcome challenges with current sand-fixing methods including short lifespan, ecological risks and health issues. Beijing on July 22 released a five-year conservation plan for the country’s forests and grasslands, which includes projects to be...
Companies that produce and sell anything that gets shipped using fuel reported cost impacts from an earlier spike in energy prices after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costs The Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise interest rates later this year if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel, according to City economists. Before a meeting of Bank officials on Thursday, economists said that while an interest rate hike would probably be avoided this week there could be some in the future because of conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...
There's a lot of conflicting data on how long a nuclear power plant can last, with some erroneously stating nuclear plants have to be retired after a set time.
Markets anticipate another volatile week as investors track Middle East developments and oil prices. The US Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome will also significantly influence investor sentiment. Domestic economic signals will emerge from the release of June Industrial Production data. A busy earnings season featuring heavyweight companies is expected to drive stock-specific movements. Investors will closely scrutinize the Federal Reserve's assessment of inflation and growth.
Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions Authorities in France are battling to contain a huge wildfire near Bordeaux in the south-west as Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, warned Spain and the Iberian peninsula were suffering the effects of the climate emergency. Efforts to extinguish the blaze in the Gironde region of France – which has consumed an area four times the size of Paris and caused nearly 220,000 people to be evacuated – were hampered by windy conditions on Saturday night. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tadej Pogačar is expected to ride to victory on the Champs-Élysées in Paris when the Tour de France ends Sunday. While his commanding performance has left little doubt about the outcome, the journey to the finale has been remarkable for another reason: […]
Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced Saturday, July 25, 2026, that Egypt’s crude oil production hit its highest level in nearly two years, driven by settling partner dues to boost local output. Inspecting Alexandria Petroleum Company refinery projects, Badawi explained that increased production and refinery supply fueled a 2026 refining boom. Operating rates rose to 80%, meeting … The post Petroleum Minister: Egypt’s crude oil production reaches highest level in two years appeared first on Egypt Independent.
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do when extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly make the outdoors dangerous?
The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange alert warning of heavy rain and even snow in the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta regions.
This story was originally published by Slate and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. President Donald Trump is displeased and waging economic war with Canada yet again, this time because…our northern neighbor isn’t doing enough to fight the effects of climate change? “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly […]
From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate hacks are helping communities stay ahead of a changing planet.
Thailand faces growing risks of another surge in global oil prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten energy supplies, highlighting the urgent need to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy, vice-Finance Minister Santitarn Sathirathai said on Friday.
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
A former coal site in Texas is getting a massive solar makeover.
Christopher Lee Drummond, 40, the heir to the Drummond Company coal mining fortune, was arrested Monday in Jefferson County, Alabama for alleged assaults on his wife Alexis Drummond, 37.
[ANGOP] Icolo & Bengo -- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Electricity Production Company (Prodel), Pedro Afonso, assured on Thursday (23), in the province of Icolo & Bengo, that around 91% of the energy currently consumed across the national territory comes from renewable sources.
A consumer commission ordered Flipkart and a seller to refund Rs 2.14 lakh. The Powai resident received beard growth oil instead of an iPhone 14 Pro. This compensation covers the phone's price and mental agony. Flipkart faced ex parte proceedings for failing to resolve the issue. Apple India was dismissed from the case as the dispute was about delivery.
Some tankers are avoiding the Red Sea and will sail to Asia through the Suez Canal after the Houthis began striking ships carrying Saudi oil in the waterway, a new report detailed.
With Spain declaring an emergency, France seeking EU help and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. Monocultures and climate change are partly to blame but can we stop the burning?
Oil companies face new legal challenges, such as a recent suit for wrongful death, and older cases that are creeping toward trial.
Oil surged to $100 per barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. And, President Trump overnight replaced expiring tariffs with a slew of new ones.
The US is aligning itself with dictators and autocrats to prevent those accused of genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes from ever facing justice Barely a month appears to go by without Donald Trump making a fresh attempt to destroy the international rules-based order. The US has pulled funding from dozens of international institutions, shut down USAID and withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement. Nato may survive on paper, but Trump has made clear that he has little interest in coming to the aid of any ally that is attacked. The Board of Peace is clearly an attempt to sideline the United Nations. But the state department’s announcement last week that it wishes to dismantle the international criminal court “brick by brick” could be Trump’s most frightening move of all. Steve Bloomfield...
The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity directly to fast-growing data centres, which require vast amounts of clean energy.
The war has been a wake-up call for Gulf oil producers, who are determined to become less dependent on a transit point that hugs Iran’s coast.
Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by First Nations.
The U.S. war with Iran escalated and global oil prices surged again Thursday as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Andy Burnham's 'terrified' Energy Secretary hid from scrutiny on her first official visit to Aberdeen to meet oil and gas executives yesterday.
Miatta Fahnbulleh excluded the media and failed to issue a read-out after meeting North Sea leaders in a UK Government office in Scotland's energy capital.
The EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries for one year. Officials explained that China’s...
As of 11 a.m. eastern on Thursday, Brent crude prices were around US$100.60 per barrel as conflict in the Red Sea drove oil tanker traffic in the crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait down.
France recorded over five thousand excess deaths during a recent heatwave. This extreme weather event caused the highest death toll since two thousand three. Elderly individuals accounted for two-thirds of the total fatalities recorded. Hospitals faced significant pressure from a surge in heat-related illnesses. Scientists link these intense heatwaves to human-induced climate change.
Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifies The oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies. The benchmark oil price rose sharply on Thursday, after reaching $95 a barrel the day before amid fears that Yemen’s Houthi militia could strangle Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea while US-Iran tensions over oil flows through the strait of Hormuz intensify. Continue reading...
Stocks are sinking on Thursday as escalating clashes in the Middle East send oil soaring, while rekindled inflation fears and concerns over AI spending are leading stocks to plummet.
Greece received an exemption allowing its shipping firms to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas from the Arctic.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Amid a summer of dangerous heat, drought, and floods, a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss global heating as a “con job” and a “hoax.” It’s a sign that attempts […]
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated in a press release on Wednesday, that US President Donald Trump has resumed threatening Iran with strikes on its infrastructure. “The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and if any vessel is permitted passage, it will proceed solely along the designated route and under the previously announced protocols,” the headquarters’ … The post “Not a single drop of oil”: Iran issues stark warning to US over infrastructure threats appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as traders fear attacks from Yemen and Iran creating ‘two-chokepoint problem’ The Houthi attacks off the coast of Yemen targeted Saudi Arabian tankers, but two Chinese vessels carrying Saudi oil appear to be trying to exit the Bab el-Mandeb strait, Reuters reports. From Reuters: Two Chinese supertankers carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil are exiting the Red Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Thursday, shipping data showed, even as a Saudi vessel came under attack in the region. The ships’ attempt to transit the strait will clearly test how tightly the Houthis will impose the naval blockade on Saudi Arabia they announced on Monday. Continue reading...
Cooking on natural gas stoves is an under-recognized and important source of indoor air pollution, creating nitrogen dioxide and other compounds.
NSW is falling further behind its legislated targets to cut climate pollution by 50 cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2035.
Record heat, wildfire threats, and an unprecedented stage modification highlighted the growing challenge global warming poses to endurance sports.
Crude oil prices surged as Middle East conflict escalated on Thursday. Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel and WTI climbed past $88. Fresh attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea fueled supply concerns. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi naval blockades further amplified worries over global energy shipments.
Embracing solar engineering research that could help reduce global warming might also provide a temporary lifeline for fossil fuels, a former Trump adviser said.
A record-dry winter and extreme heat — and decades of overuse, chronic drought and climate change — are threatening to pummel the lake to near historic lows.
Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, having claimed the lives of three firefighters and sparked thousands of evacuations. Temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius and gusts of hot wind fanned the flames in the southern Italian island, where wildfires have been raging for several days. Around 6,000 firefighters, forest guards and civil protection officials were deployed to battle the flames with the help of water-bombing aircraft, the head of the region,...
Oil prices rose to their highest in almost six weeks on Wednesday, with Brent crude surpassing $95 a barrel, on mounting concerns about disruptions to Middle Eastern supply routes because of escalating hostilities between the US and Iran and threats to shipping by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.
The Saudi deal stoked surprise and immediate concern across Washington, as well as in Israel, itself a nuclear power that has long feared an atomic arms race could grip the region.
There is so far no EU agreement on an extension of sanctions on Russia to the nuclear power sector.
The wind shear-battered storm has kept the highest rainfall away from land, but also triggered dangerous heat across the South. The post Tropical Storm Bertha makes its first landfall in southeastern Louisiana appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Over the past week smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again poured into cities across Canada and the northern US. Toronto briefly had the worst air quality of any major city on Earth , Thunder Bay’s readings went off the top of Canada’s air quality health index scale, and unhealthy air alerts stretched from Minneapolis to New York City . This smoke-pocalypse has renewed a long-standing debate online that these fires aren’t really about climate change at all, but about forest mismanagement. Decades of aggressive fire suppression, the argument goes, have let fuel pile up. We don’t log enough, thin enough, or do enough prescribed burning The forests are overgrown tinderboxes and we have...
Younger generations might like to think of themselves as eco-warriors, but a new study suggests they have some of the biggest food-related carbon footprints.
[This Day] Yenagoa -- A renewable energy firm, All On, has said it's committed to more investments and innovations to achieve clean and sustainable energy in Nigeria, especially in the rural communities.
Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. The post The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Equinor benefits from move to increase oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockades Business live – latest updates Profits at Norway’s state oil company nearly doubled to $11.5bn (£8.6bn) in the three months to the end of June as the jump in oil and gas prices caused by the war against Iran boosted earnings. Equinor benefited from a decision to increase oil and gas production at the start of the conflict, filling a gap in the market after a near-halt to shipping through the strait of Hormuz caused Gulf oil flows to slump. Continue reading...
France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill on bee-harming pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change. Earlier in the day, Barbut said she would submit her resignation to the president.
“Every coal plant, every gas plant, every solar farm in the U.S. — one unit of energy out of five generated by them is going to data centers,” said a BloombergNEF analyst.
[Vanguard] Flags off 1.5MW solar mini-grid, says state'll become power exporter in two years.
In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oil Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea Lebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington. The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah. Continue reading...
Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters As climate change bakes forests across North America, dense smoke from dozens of out-of-control wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and adjacent portions of Ontario is blanketing tens of millions of people with hazardous pollution. The fires are bringing the worst air quality on record to much of the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States. Pollution from small particles called PM2.5 — the fine particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter are the primary air pollution killers — has been far into the “Hazardous” range across five states since Wednesday morning. The award for worst air in the nation on July 16 went to the city that has in the past billed itself as a climate...
Experts warn global energy market at a ‘critical juncture’ with escalating Middle East crisis expected to further drag on a slowing Australian economy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike has doubled according to market forecasts, as the escalating Middle East crisis once again drives fuel prices higher amid dwindling global oil reserves. The total breakdown in the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has sent the international Brent crude benchmark surging by 23% over the past two weeks and back within reach of $US90 a barrel. Continue reading...
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.
In a note dated July 20, Goldman Sachs analysts said, “Escalation in the Middle East and the decline in estimated Persian Gulf flows to below 45% of pre-war levels have pushed oil prices back up.”
BEIJING - China is building more large-scale wind and solar than the rest of the world combined, but inadequate transmission links and a continued reliance on coal-fired power are limiting its use, according to a report published on Tuesday.
“As expected, the usual climate change ‘debate’ has naturally surfaced.”
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have raised concern over persistent delays in electricity connections across the country, blaming an apparent lack of coordination between the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power.
New measurements show that El Niño conditions are strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures (SST) showing a steady upward trend.
Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary “Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government, speaking some months ago, “they wheel out Ed Miliband to talk about rooftop solar .” It might not have been literally true, but it often felt during Keir Starmer’s premiership as if energy secretary Miliband brought the sun. Unfailingly upbeat, with a simple message that was understandable to voters, he had a clear mission – to decarbonise the UK’s power sector by 2030 – that was seen to be progressing fast. Continue reading...
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 20 -- The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) on Monday met with the commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces to discuss strengthening cooperation on disaster preparedness, emergency response and mitigation of climate-related risks.
Investors and analysts will be seeking clues on how quickly global oil field activity could rebound in 2027 and which regions could drive growth.
Fossil fuel firms claim the rules will trigger catastrophic supply disruptions if implemented next year.
Long regarded as an outlier scenario, climate tipping points are now making their way into portfolio analysis and even informing financial regulations.
The California attorney general has again sued the Trump administration over continued approvals that have allowed an offshore oil operation to restart along Santa Barbara County's coast.
Oil prices are set to rise once more as renewed US attacks on Iran leave the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery of oil trade, closed again. With US strategic petroleum reserves at their lowest in over 40 years, America will have trouble keeping oil prices below US$100 a barrel, as it has mostly done in the war so far. Analysts warn that sustained oil prices above US$100 risk accelerating inflation, depressing consumption and inviting recession. They have also turned their attention to China and...
TEHRAN - Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said during his trade war that Washington does not need Canadian products, including the country's oil and gas.
The tropical system is forecast to spread heavy rain and storm surge threats as its wind field expands. The post Tropical Depression 2 crawls in the Gulf, trying to organize appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Stocks edged down and oil climbed on Monday as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average. Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
Benchmark hits a four-year high as oil briefly breaches $90 a barrel before easing after Tehran says talks ongoing European gas prices have hit a four-month high as the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East raises fears of supply shortages this winter. The Dutch natural gas benchmark briefly rose above €60 a megawatt hour (MWh) on Monday, near the peaks seen at the start of the US-Iran conflict, after the US expanded its aerial offensive and Iran retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. Continue reading...
The move escalates Republican attacks on educational materials about climate change for judges.
Taiwan is reviewing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Papua New Guinea after the Pacific nation said it would close Taipei’s unofficial representative office. PNG announced last week that it would immediately shut down the office, with Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko saying the move reflected the government’s “unwavering commitment to the one-China policy” ahead of the 50th anniversary of the country’s diplomatic ties with Beijing. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian swiftly...
Volle „Solar Power“: Lorde hat nach einem Regenschauer die Sonne in den Olympiapark zurückgelockt. Brasilianische Hitze mit Anitta trotz Regen über Berlin und große Gefühle bei Teddy Swims, Lorde und Lewis Capaldi: Der Sonntag beim Lollapalooza 2026 hatte noch einmal einiges zu bieten. Als Capaldi zum großen Schlussakt des Lollapaloozas 2026 ansetzt, bleiben noch gut 35 Minuten bis zum Anpfiff beim WM-Finale Spanien gegen Argentinien. Wer sich jetzt... Der Beitrag Lorde, Lewis Capaldi, Zartmann: Der Sonntag beim Lollapalooza 2026 erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
President Javier Milei said oil, gas and mining sectors could become new engines of economic growth for Argentina, which has relied on agriculture.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil storage facility and a logistics plants in the Moscow region overnight, the second such attack in two days.
The event will have different themes, home efficiency and food security being some of them.
Oil prices are pairing gains on Monday after an Iranian official said talks with the U.S. could be pursued again based on national interests.
Supporters of the Republican ticket include big oil donors as well as Tesla’s Elon Musk and Oncor Electric Delivery.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has confirmed that no radiation leak occurred during routine maintenance at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit 2, assuring the public that there was no risk to employees, surrounding communities or the environment.
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
Revolutionary Guard says it targeted US aircraft in Jordan and stopped two tankers in strait while American military says it is ‘holding Iran accountable’ The price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught fire in the strait of Hormuz. Brent crud e for September delivery rose 2.72% to $90.50 a barrel by around 0100 GMT, after briefly crossing $91 – its highest price since June. CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks to further diminish Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military is holding...
Stihl is known for making serious, heavy-duty chainsaws, but this one is almost the polar opposite. It's tiny, takes batteries, and fits on a keyring.
Over 70% of global nuclear power plants rely on one specific reactor design. Discover the dual-loop architecture dominating the energy grid.
US President Donald Trump has said people in the Scottish city of Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The incoming UK prime minister, dubbed the “King of the North” for his work as the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwestern England, has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production, particularly in the North Sea’s Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. But in a post on his...
New buildings will soon require energy performance ratings. The government proposes a mandatory star rating system for large structures. Owners must register and submit compliance documents to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. A provisional certificate will be issued after initial review. Final ratings will be provided within thirty days of submission.
From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project , stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night. The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar power capacity with 19GWh of battery storage to create the largest battery scheme in the world. Continue reading...
The United Nations' nuclear energy agency said Sunday it's investigating Iran's allegation that the U.S. military struck a nuclear power plant.
Campaigners hope move will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel Climate campaigners have declared a victory after the Bank of England said it would no longer accept bonds linked to one of the most polluting industries on the planet for key loan arrangements. The ban, which comes into force in October, marks a fresh crackdown on thermal coal, which is burned in power plants to create electricity, and has long been a target of green policy activists . Continue reading...
The incoming Prime Minister is understood to be considering opening up the Scottish oil and gas fields, Jackdaw and Rosebank.
Kemi Badenoch last night launched a devastating attack on PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham over the future of oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
It comes after fierce debate over the future of two oil and gas fields in Scotland - Rosebank and Jackdaw - where licences were approved in 2022 and 2023 before being overturned last year.
This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.
The proposed project would restore the pipeline connecting the oil-rich city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq with Syria's Mediterranean coast.
The government is moving closer to approving new regulations that would allow petroleum production licences to be renewed multiple times, a significant shift aimed at strengthening investment in exploration and production.
An Indian captain faces sanctions violation charges after his oil tanker was seized. He was denied bail by a London court due to flight risk concerns. A four-week trial is scheduled to begin in mid-December. The captain is accused of transporting sanctioned Russian oil products. Twenty-four crew members remain aboard the detained vessel.
Asia sits atop vast amounts of coal, nearly three-fifths of the world’s known reserves by some estimates. Cheaper and more reliable than imported oil and gas, and far less vulnerable to disruptions caused by foreign wars, coal is also dirty, polluting – and the region’s No 1 “stopgap source” to power the AI infrastructure roll-out. “AI demand is materialising faster than clean energy generation can be commissioned,” said Alexander Kheder, a market research analyst at BMI who tracks global AI...
The index evaluates states and UTs across eight key pillars: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience.
The largest disruption to the global oil market in decades should have sent prices soaring. But after spiking at the start of the war in the Middle East, crude prices soon settled in a range of $90 to $100 per barrel, much lower than many had feared. Why didn’t prices climb higher? The answer is […]
Brent crude prices in the spot market briefly surged to around $144 per barrel before easing as markets adjusted. Yet as ADB notes in its report - despite this unprecedented supply shock, crude oil prices did not reach levels seen during the 1973 Arab oil embargo or even the 1990 Gulf war, if one were to inflation-adjust the prices.
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho has revealed operators claimed the grid failed to meet necessary standards as temperatures reached 34C on June 23.
The case is one of several legal fights involving the coal business owned by relatives of the West Virginia senator.
[Ghanaian Times] About 230 tree seedlings have been planted at Korle Gonno in Accra as part of a community initiative to restore the area's green cover and support efforts to combat climate change.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As millions of Americans prepare for another brutal heatwave, it’s now harder to find information about ways to stay cool while saving energy and keeping utility costs down. At least 1,662 Department of Energy (DOE) webpages offering guidance on protecting the electrical grid […]
[Ghanaian Times] Construction of the first phase of the Buipe solar power project, expected to generate 1,500 megawatts, will begin next month under the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development (24H+) Programme.
Over the last month, states across the country have experienced record rainfall and flash flooding Climate change is driving increasingly common bouts of heavy rain in the US that cause deadly and damaging flash floods that will only become more frequent and intense as the crisis worsens, experts say. A year after deadly flooding in central Texas that swept through a children’s summer camp, the state and other parts of the United States are again experiencing unusually heavy rain. Over the last month, states like Alaska , Missouri , New Jersey, New York , Ohio and Pennsylvania have all experienced record rainfall, causing flash flooding across the country. Continue reading...
Despite "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it's better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
Oil prices are rising on Friday as clashes between the U.S. and Iran escalate further.
Renewed hostility between the US and Iran could cause global gold prices to plunge to US$3,600-3,800 an ounce, or 60,000 baht per baht-weight for domestic gold bar, especially if oil prices rise to $90-100 a barrel and remain at that level for more than a month, according to Thailand's leading gold trader MTS Gold.
Two policy announcements on Friday will show whether the commission can keep its emissions-cutting promises.
[RFI] Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks.
A continuation of hostilities within the Strait of Hormuz is once again threatening one of the world’s most critical supply chain arteries, posing another wave of disruption which could choke the global energy, shipping and commodity markets. With roughly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade transiting through the Strait, alongside significant flows of liquefied […]
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed reports of sensitive Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant files being leaked. He asserted that no nuclear safety or security data had been compromised in the incident. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited clarified leaked documents related only to the plant's conventional Balance of Plant package. This clarification followed claims by a ransomware group about accessing thousands of project-related files.
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
South Korea has secured 74% of its September crude oil needs as U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
Scotland may need between £7.8 billion and £14.2 billion of investment over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate change, according to new research led by the University of Strathclyde.
Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames. This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern. Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research. The crater's future as a burning inferno appears uncertain.
The report is likely to rank among the institution’s most deeply scrutinized publications in recent years.
Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm is co-chair of a non-profit that has aggressively pushed for US energy dominance Tycoon Harold Hamm is one of the US’s most successful oilmen, the son of Oklahoma sharecroppers who hit it rich as a “wildcatter” and pioneered fracking techniques that drove the shale boom in 2008 that reversed declining US oil production. Donald Trump describes him as a “ long time ” friend and is said to have called him his “ original oil guy ” behind closed doors. The Continental Resources founder has also faced scrutiny from climate advocates and groups and some Democratic lawmakers over his influence on Trump and role in pushing him to go all in on planet-heating fossil fuels and gut climate rules. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A ballot measure written by a conservative nonprofit could amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine fossil fuel companies’ right to sell methane gas and possibly force communities that have tried to eliminate gas appliances from new construction to back away […]
It's one of the healthiest cooking oils on the market. But it turns out the avocado oil in your favourite snacks might be fake.
Capital is finite, as is political bandwidth and public concern. So far, this year has asked all three to stretch further than usual, split between security spending, market volatility and now simultaneous disasters unfolding on opposite ends of the planet. Climate change did not wait for global crises to subside. It forced its way onto the front page anyway. Last week supplied the clearest illustration yet. In southern Spain, a wildfire near Almeria killed at least 12 people and left 23 more...
Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewable energy developer and operator, has announced plans to forge new business partnerships aimed at supplying clean power to overseas investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
Enbridge’s proposed Line 5 oil tunnel, which would run under the Straits of Mackinac, still needs state and federal permits.
[This Day] Falling equipment costs, battery storage and smarter energy infrastructure dominated discussions at Solar & Storage Live Nigeria 2026, as industry leaders said Nigeria's renewable energy market is entering a new stage of development.
Higher oil prices since the Iran war began mean many oil companies have brought in excess profits. Some U.S. lawmakers want to tax those windfall profits and give the money to lower-income Americans.
Open access notables Renewable energy discourses of fossil fuel companies: obstruction and delay of climate action , Desai et al., Energy Sustainability and Society For decades, multinational fossil fuel companies have strategically promoted discourses to obstruct climate action. Initially, the fossil fuel industry publicized communications that denied the role of fossil fuels in climate destabilization. Recently, however, they have advanced nuanced messages to delay climate action and policy. As the climate crisis worsens and calls to phase out fossil fuels intensify, research into the industry has revealed pervasive “greenwashing” and a discrepancy between external messaging on renewable energy and internal operational positions. Corporate annual reports...
Automotive leaders are urging the government to promote greater use of locally sourced auto parts in electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing to protect the country's supply chain against cheap imported EVs.
United States forces disabled an oil tanker attempting to reach Iran's Kharg Island port. This action occurred during the initial enforcement period of a reinstated naval blockade. The vessel ignored multiple warnings and attempted to violate the US blockade. US forces also launched strikes against Iranian military capabilities in the region. Iran has condemned the blockade and warned of wider energy disruption.
Nuclear Power Corporation of India stated its core systems remain secure after a cyber incident. A ransomware group posted files related to the Kudankulam nuclear plant online. Reliance Group confirmed a partial data breach on a third-party provider's server. These leaked files are not connected to nuclear safety or security systems. The incident involved conventional balance of plant common service facilities.
US stock markets saw gains on Wednesday, driven by strong corporate earnings reports. Investors also reacted positively to recent inflation data, which showed a notable slowdown. This easing inflation reduced expectations for an imminent interest rate hike by the Federal Reserve. However, ongoing Middle East tensions kept global energy supply concerns elevated. Asian and European markets also posted gains, with technology shares leading the advance.
[Leadership] Bauchi State Ministry of Housing and Environment has established Environment and Climate Change Clubs in all secondary schools across the state as part of efforts to promote environmental stewardship and climate awareness among young people.
Iran has warned of wider trade disruptions beyond the Strait of Hormuz. This threat could impact crucial energy and other export flows from the region. The Strait of Hormuz is a vital chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments. Asia, which receives most of these shipments, faces significant exposure. Tensions are escalating as the US conducts strikes against Iranian capabilities.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For the past four years, Angie Mummaw has been told the gas-fired electrical plant planned by the Tennessee Valley Authority in rural Tennessee was a necessary stop on its move away from coal. But recent directives from the Trump administration mean the […]
[Daily News] Tanzania -- THE global transition toward green energy is triggering a massive shift in Africa's industrial landscape. No longer content with exporting raw, unprocessed commodities, Tanzania is transforming its industrial sector by shifting from raw mineral exports to domestic processing.
Oil giant has denied involvement, but climate activists are closely watching court case against Israeli private investigator for answers A group of American climate activists are closely watching a US court case that could reveal who hired hackers to target their inboxes a decade ago. In 2015, a set of explosive media reports revealed that ExxonMobil’s own scientists determined as early as 1982 that the extraction and burning of fossil fuels caused the climate crisis – but Exxon went on to fund climate denial campaigns anyway. The reports prompted attorneys general to investigate the company . Continue reading...
The Chancellor prepares for his summer interview with ratings at an all time low, Munich residents are asked to conserve water, solar power is booming in Germany this year and more news on Wednesday, July 15th.
EV owners were sent hefty PCNs but say some signs in private car parks fail to warn of fees to park and recharge car Does refuelling your car class as parking? The answer appears to be yes if it’s an electric vehicle. Guardian Money has been contacted by several readers who were fined after charging their cars away from home. The motorists report being caught out by signs that fail to make clear that charging points are subject to parking tariffs or to store opening times. Also, they have found some chargers being advertised as available for use when it would be a breach of the car park’s terms and conditions to use them. Continue reading...
Part of the Barito Pacific Group, the company is looking to expand in the Philippines.
The sustained demand reflects a global search for alternative energy sources that has been hastened by the energy-supply crunch arising from the Middle East war.
If we are serious about creating a sustainable future, cities must be at the forefront of that journey
US senators unveiled a revised Russia sanctions bill targeting major energy buyers. This legislation seeks to pressure Moscow and its key oil and gas importers. The updated bill reduces previously proposed tariffs on top purchasers like China and India. It also targets Russia's shadow fleet and financial institutions involved in its war. This measure aims to secure broader political support and honor Senator Lindsey Graham's legacy.
Britain's climate is on the move, a new report by the Met Office has revealed.
The cost of hearing oil spike following the US-Israel war with Iran which forced up crude prices.
A new book sheds light on President Trump’s affinity for fossil fuels.
A Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton nicknamed “Gus” sold on Tuesday for US$50.1 million at Sotheby’s in New York, making it the most valuable dinosaur fossil bought at auction, after a 10-minute battle between seven bidders. “Gus” is one of the world’s most complete T. rex skeletons – with 183 fossilised bones – and was discovered on a cattle ranch in South Dakota in 2021. The giant beast lived some 72 to 66 million years ago – a period characterised by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast...
Around the world, climate-sceptic parties are exploiting floods and fires to make political capital. Without urgent changes, this deadly spiral will continue Recent unprecedented heatwaves in the UK may have killed thousands of people. Children are suffering in overheating schools . NHS trusts are straining under record-breaking demand . This all comes after climate extremes have even affected national security, with three of Britain’s five worst harvests coming since 2020 , impairing food security. This is what life looks like in the “adaptation gap”. Laurie Laybourn is executive director of the Strategic Climate Risks Initiative Do you have an opinion on the issues raised in this article? If you would like to submit a response of up to 300 words by email to be considered for...
Oil prices hit four-week highs and European shares fall after fresh US-Iran attacks and blockade on Iranian shipping Crude oil prices have hit their highest levels in four weeks, as Washington and Tehran traded attacks and the US reimposed a naval blockade of Iran. Brent crude has jumped $3.79 a barrel to $87.08 a barrel, a 4.55% increase, the highest since 12 June, before the ceasefire. The US and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end the conflict on 17 June and engaged in negotiations for a permanent peace deal. What we think is that the peak of the escalation is behind us, but there are upside risks to oil prices if these disruptions continue and that will keep prices in the $85-$90 range. But I would have added the very strong caveat to that it seems to me that the situation...
[This Day] For closing at 96.80 per cent Year-till-Date (YtD) growth as of July 10, the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) Oil & Gas has outshined other indices to emerge as the best index on the bourse.
But state and industry officials said it remains unclear if mining companies will be interested in coal, uranium and other minerals in land removed from the Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments.
Ukraine has struck most of Russia’s oil refineries in recent months, leading to acute fuel shortages in some parts of the country.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a slam dunk for the climate, according to its supporters—all generously funded by US tax dollars. But as far as Melissa Harrison and some other residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned, […]
UAE says Iranian cruise missiles hit two oil tankers in strait, killing a crew member and wounding eight US launches third night of strikes on Iran as Trump announces Hormuz blockade Resurgent oil and fuel prices could cement a fourth interest rate rise in Australia this year if Donald Trump’s renewed conflict with Iran is not resolved within a week , economists warn. US missile strikes on Iran and Trump’s announcement of a new maritime blockade has lifted oil prices to their highest point in the month since the two countries agreed to a peace deal . 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 . Are electric vehicles unable to function in extreme heat? Extreme heat can temporarily reduce range, but recent research does not show that EVs are unable to operate in hot weather. Much of the decrease comes from energy diverted to cool the vehicle, not because EV batteries or motors stop functioning. Modern EVs use thermal management systems to keep components within safe operating temperatures. U.S. Department of Energy testing in 2024 found EV range fell on average about 14% at an ambient temperature of 95°F (35°C) compared with mild weather. However, the same proportional decrease...
Oil surged to almost $87 a barrel, its highest level in a month after the United States and Iran traded attacks as they vied over the Hormuz Strait.
Engineers developed a new solar panel design inspired by bee honeycombs. This innovative three-dimensional concave structure redirects reflected light back into the panel. Researchers report significant power output increases compared to conventional flat panels. The flexible metamaterial allows integration into curved surfaces and vehicles. This advancement expands solar power applications beyond traditional rooftop installations.
The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) announced on Tuesday that the captain of a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz reported a projectile strike on the starboard side of the engine room. The UKMTO said the incident occurred 40 nautical miles northeast of Qalhat, Oman, noting that all crew members were safe and no … The post UKMTO says oil tanker targeted near Strait of Hormuz appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Roger Worthington, one of the lawyers at the center of a huge climate lawsuit against the oil and gas industry, faces congressional scrutiny.
President-elect Abelardo de la Espriella has pledged to revive Colombia’s oil sector and voiced support for fracking.
Lobby appeals to prospective PM’s reindustrialisation agenda as it pushes for Rosebank and Jackdaw approval The UK’s North Sea oil industry has made a last-ditch attempt to curry favour with the Labour government by appealing to Andy Burnham’s reindustrialisation agenda just days before he is expected to become Britain’s next prime minister. Industry lobbyists have written to more than 400 Labour MPs to call on the government’s new leaders to allow more oil and gas drilling in UK waters to support homegrown energy and show “a commitment to UK manufacturing, industrial capability and the skilled workforce that has powered the nation for generations”. Continue reading...
Bears Ears National Monument and Grand Staircase-Escalante are now a tenth of their size.
Most drivers "know" that you should change your oil every 3,000 miles or so, but that knowledge might be based on some outdated ideas about motor oil.
Brent crude rises 5% after US president says 20% toll will be imposed on key trade route to cover ‘safety and security’ Oil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass through the strait of Hormuz. As the US and Iran exchanged strikes amid an escalating standoff over the vital trade route, the price of Brent crude climbed to $79.37 a barrel. Continue reading...
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler I have a commentary in Carbon Brief today, written with my friend, Prof. Chris Callahan . It focuses on the recent heatwave in France. One point we wanted to make, but that was downplayed after the elves at Carbon Brief edited the piece, is that this event should make us rethink the victory lap people took after RCP8.5 was judged to be implausible . The focus on arguments about emissions scenarios that only affect the climate late in this century takes the spotlight off the fact that the impacts of climate change are already here and they’re significant, as this French heatwave shows. The reduction in future emissions is good news, but it may be cancelled by the fact that models seem to be...
Brent crude remains below $80 a barrel; European shares push cautiously higher while Asian shares tumble with South Korea’s Kospi down nearly 10% People in the UK: have you used prediction markets to bet on the World Cup or other events? Drinkers across the UK were shocked when a pint in some London bars hit £10, and now a cup of coffee is facing a similar inflationary rate. Some baristas are now charging £6.50 for a flat white. Higher energy bills, inflated by the war in the Middle East , as well as government policies which have increased tax and wages, are filtering through into coffee prices, experts said. Continue reading...
Proposed legal settlement over 2022 oil spill would resolve allegations that South Bow violated clean water laws A proposed legal settlement with the US government would require the Keystone pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9m civil penalty over a large oil spill in Kansas in December 2022 and spend about $40m more to prevent future accidents. The agreement would resolve allegations from the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Kansas that South Bow, based in Canada, violated US and state clean water laws. The rupture dumped nearly 13,000 barrels of heavy crude oil into a creek running through a rural pasture in Washington county, Kansas, about 150 miles (241km) north-west of Kansas City. Continue reading...
Democrats and environmentalists have questioned the Trump administration's decision to unify two bureaus managing offshore oil and gas and mining, saying it reverses key reforms after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon disaster.
[allAfrica] The global conversation on energy transition has gained remarkable momentum in recent years. Across continents, governments are setting ambitious targets to reduce carbon emissions, expand renewable energy, and ultimately achieve net-zero economies. Nigeria has not been left behind. Through its Energy Transition Plan and other climate commitments, the country has signaled its intention to embrace a cleaner and more sustainable energy future.
[New Dawn] Monrovia -- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) of Liberia, through the Enhancing the Resilience of Vulnerable Coastal Communities in Sinoe County (ERVCCS) Project, has sponsored three Liberian technical experts to participate in a one-week intensive training program in India aimed at strengthening the country's climate monitoring and weather forecasting capacity.
High temperatures and below average rainfall put pressure on waterways used to cool reactors Above average temperatures combined with below average rainfall across much of western and central Europe during June and the first half of July have placed increasing pressure on rivers, ecosystems and energy infrastructure. Persistent high pressure brought prolonged sunshine, suppressed rainfall and enhanced evaporation, causing river levels to fall and water temperatures to increase. These unusually warm rivers are affecting electricity generation in France, as several nuclear power stations rely on river water for cooling. Under French environmental regulations, operators must limit the amount of heat discharged back into rivers, meaning electricity output may need to be reduced when water temperatures...
The Indian rupee opened lower against the US dollar on Monday. Soaring crude oil prices and Middle East tensions dampened market sentiment. Brent crude prices surged after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. Foreign investors continued to support Indian equities despite market volatility. India's foreign exchange reserves increased by over seven billion dollars.
Climate change is shrinking glaciers, destabilizing the state’s coastline and shaking its tourism industry. The post Collapsing mountains in Alaska are causing massive tsunamis appeared first on High Country News.
Climate change added between 3-4°C to maximum temperatures and is estimated to be responsible for about 42% of the deaths across both heatwaves
Wind and solar generated more power than coal and nuclear during the first half of the year. Will that trend continue?
The boats are commonly made of carbon fiber, fiberglass and PVC foam, which take a lot of energy to produce in processes that emit carbon pollution.
The SNP has blamed Westminster for jeopardising nearly £100 billion of investment in renewable energy projects.
Enraged drivers have faced gargantuan queues as nationwide fuel shortages continue after Ukraine's attacks on the country's oil refineries and tanker ships.
In a groundbreaking experiment, scientists have successfully replicated the extreme conditions found around black holes in a controlled laboratory environment. This remarkable feat validates theories regarding energy harnessing from rotating black holes. By artificially inducing rotation in a fixed apparatus, they effectively simulated cosmic energy mechanisms. This pivotal advancement holds promise for innovations in communication technologies and quantum computing, bridging the gap between intricate astrophysical theories and tangible scientific application.
Britain's scorching May and June heatwaves are thought to have claimed more than 2,700 lives, with almost half of those deaths fuelled by climate change.
Workers proud of their efforts to grow renewable energy say the U.S. president is pursuing a "personal vendetta" at their expense.
Dozens of projects are in development across US despite concerns over environmental and health risks The plan to bury carbon under remote Indiana farmland is supposed to be a slam dunk for the climate, according to its supporters – all generously funded by US tax dollars. But as far as Melissa Harrison and some other residents of Clymers, Indiana, are concerned, it just might be the end of their town. “This is our place,” she says. Generations of her family are buried in the cemetery, and she is raising her five grandchildren in one of several dozen white-clapboard homes among corn fields and industrial plants serving the farming industry. Continue reading...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 5, 2026 thru Sat, July 11, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (11 articles) Ocean surface temperatures hit record high as world enters ‘uncharted territory,’ scientists warn Temperatures on the ocean surface hit a record high in June, European scientists warned Wednesday, fueling fears of more dangerous heat waves this summer and fanning concerns over the escalating global climate crisis.y NBC News, Chantal Da Silva, Jul 1, 2026. Heat, Drought, & Fires Disrupt USA`s 250th Anniversary - But We Ain`t Seen Nothing Yet A country that is by and large ignoring global heating is having celebrations...
A Chilean salmon farm replaced diesel generators with floating solar panels. This initiative significantly cut emissions and fuel consumption annually. The new system also created a quieter and more sheltered environment for the fish. Thousands of salmon have now gathered beneath the floating solar structures. This project demonstrates renewable energy's unexpected environmental benefits beyond emission reduction.
The new line of thought is that if payment is voluntary, it could pacify the US advocacy of a free shipping transit system globally and result in a closure for the dispute over control of the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the global oil and energy supplies passed through the Strait before the conflict.
Russia’s decision to ban diesel exports this week has roiled global energy markets, exacerbating shortages of the industrial fuel and sending prices soaring, even in countries that no longer buy the fuel from Moscow. Diesel accounts for the largest share of global oil consumption and soaring prices can ripple through the global economy given its wide range of uses, from industrial machinery and farm equipment to heavy transport and electricity generation. Supply has remained tight for years due...
On same-sex marriage, abortion and climate change Ann Widdecombe never faltered in speaking her mind. But when it came to discussing more personal affairs, she remained tight-lipped.
Matthew Wielicki frequently criticizes established climate science online, including in videos from rightwing PragerU The Trump administration has tapped a former geochemist who has railed against “climate alarmism” and calls himself an “Earth science professor-in-exile” to oversee the federal government’s flagship report about climate impacts on the US. Matthew Wielicki, who lacks formal training in climate science, will now lead the nation’s Global Change Research Program, which federal officials have gutted during Trump’s second term. Continue reading...
Blaze made worse by heat, strong wind and plentiful dry vegetation amid hollowing out of rural population Wildfire in southern Spain kills at least 12 amid heatwave As firefighters struggle to quell the flames ravaging southern Spain and doctors treat the injured, a horrific picture of the fallout is emerging. At least 12 people died in a fast-spreading inferno that ripped through Almería on Thursday, many trapped in cars as they sought to escape a blaze that scorched 3,800 hectares (9,390 acres). Overwhelmed authorities say eight people have been injured and 23 cannot be accounted for. Continue reading...
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a $26 million settlement over a 2022 Kansas oil spill from the Keystone Pipeline.
Researchers in the United States, Europe, and Argentina have discovered that some trees stop growing in the heat of summer—a find that could upend current climate models.
Ukraine has intensified its attacks on Russia’s energy infrastructure, including large oil refineries, to try to undermine Moscow’s war efforts.
Critics accuse president of ‘fattening the wallets of his cronies’ as working Americans face higher energy rates The Trump administration has directly spent $2.7bn of taxpayer money on its crusade against wind power while pouring $1.125bn into boosting coal, which critics say is pushing up Americans’ bills. They say the moves are evidence that the president aims to serve fossil-fuel companies like those which donated record sums to his presidential campaign , rather than the working-class Americans to whom he pledged to lower energy bills and other costs. Continue reading...
China recently launched a long-range missile from a submarine into the South Pacific. This action demonstrated Beijing's growing nuclear power and strategic reach. The test aimed to send a message primarily to the United States. Pacific nations expressed concern over the provocative and destabilizing act. This event highlights China's ongoing military modernization efforts.
Global oil demand is set to drop for the first time since 2020, according to the International Energy Agency as the war in Iran saw traffic through the Strait of Hormuz plummet.
Oil prices saw a slight decrease but are set for significant weekly gains. Renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran kept crude supply concerns elevated. The conflict has delayed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy chokepoint. Worries over slowing global demand and inflation are limiting sharper price rallies. Producer price inflation in China surged, increasing pressure on manufacturers.
The board features mainstays from the oil and gas industry — but also the founder of one of the nation’s largest clean energy developers.
Ukraine's drone strikes on oil refineries have triggered a widespread fuel crisis with gasoline shortages and rationing in multiple regions.
An overnight assault reached key oil facilities in southern Russia, adding pressure to a fuel network already strained by repeated Ukrainian strikes.
As Super Typhoon Bavi churns towards Taiwan and eastern mainland China, they offer a chilling timely reminder that the world needs to brace for impending disasters as the climate system nears a tipping point. For Benjamin Horton, the newly minted recipient of the Asia Oceania Geosciences Society Axford Medal – the most prestigious honour in Asian climate and earth science – the world has entered a period of volatility in which historical weather patterns are no longer a reliable guide to future...
Recent technological advances have brought the president’s goals a bit closer to reality.
Iran responds by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accusing US of striking near its sole nuclear power plant The US has launched new airstrikes against Iran, hours after Donald Trump threatened to escalate the conflict unless Iran stopped attacking ships in the strait of Hormuz. Iran, which was burying its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on Thursday, responded by targeting US-allied Kuwait and Qatar and accused the US of striking near its sole nuclear power plant. Continue reading...
Stocks rose on Thursday and oil dropped even though tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain high.
Mumbai experienced unprecedented rainfall, exceeding normal monthly totals in just one week. This extreme weather reflects climate change altering rainfall patterns across India. Warmer air and seas contribute to more intense and concentrated rain events. Urban development and infrastructure limits exacerbate flooding issues in the city. Adapting to these changing monsoons requires smarter planning and natural buffer protection.
Greenland Energy says billions of barrels of crude lie beneath territory and claims it has exploration permits – a claim flatly denied by Nuuk On 10 June, a snowy-haired American in his 60s addressed the residents of a remote Greenland hamlet. He was there to tell them about a business venture supported by figures linked to Donald Trump. “So,” Robert Price said via an interpreter, “we have a project to drill for oil here.” The Texas oil company that Price represents, Greenland Energy, hopes to prove that billions of barrels of crude lie underground by bringing in 300 shipping containers of drilling kit. Continue reading...
Hurricanes, wildfires and other disruptions have taken a heavy toll on eastern U.S. timberlands, a new working paper shows.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Energy efficiency standards can make it more expensive to construct new buildings, but they save money for residents in the long run. In a new analysis, the Trump administration ignored the second half of that equation—a move that energy experts fear could […]
[Leadership] As the rainy season gathers momentum across Nigeria, flooding has once again become a defining feature of public concern. In a recent statement on the flooding in Lagos, the Special Assistant to the President on Climate Change Matters, Yussuf Kelani, observed that "Climate change has altered the frequency, duration and intensity of rainfall across many regions of the country.
Ukraine hit energy infrastructure, oil tankers and military assets as part of a campaign targeting Russian forces' supply routes and financing sources.
Oil keeps rising as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate.
The government continues to grapple with the challenge of lowering retail oil prices, which remain stubbornly above 30 baht per litre despite recent declines in global crude markets.