The U.S. is set to lift some sanctions on Venezuela's oil industry as the Trump administration continues to take steps to control the country's sector following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.
The captain of a captured Russian- flagged oil tanker was 'whisked away' from Scotland aboard a US Coast Guard vessel.
Centralia, Pennsylvania, once a thriving town, now stands as a ghost town due to an unending underground coal fire. Decades of abandonment have allowed nature to reclaim the land. Grasses, shrubs, and young trees cover former neighborhoods. Insects, birds, and small mammals have returned. This unintended nature reserve shows life's resilience even in a place deemed unsafe for human return.
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The “Doomsday Clock” representing how near humanity is to catastrophe moved closer than ever to midnight on Tuesday as concerns grow on nuclear weapons, climate change and disinformation. The Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists, which set up the metaphorical clock at the start of the Cold War, moved its time to 85 seconds to midnight – four seconds closer than a year ago. The announcement comes a year into US President Donald Trump’s second term in which he has shattered global norms including by...
With a clean energy tax credit, E15 fuel and other priorities in limbo, ethanol advocates appeal to the president for action.
Bessent’s argument collapses the moment it is viewed through the prism of logic, because it mistakes activity for responsibility and motion for meaning. When Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine in 2022, India was importing barely 1–2% of its crude oil from Russia. It was not a factor in the global energy equation at all.
The assessment reflected growing risks related to nuclear weapons, climate change, AI, autocracy, biological technologies and other human-made threats.
The lawsuit accuses the companies of raising prices by working against solar and wind power and by downplaying the risks of climate change.
The heatwave in Melbourne and Adelaide this week is likely to become the norm. We should prepare now Want to get this in your inbox when it publishes? Sign up for the Clear Air Australia newsletter here On Tuesday, Australia’s second largest city baked through one of its hottest days since modern instrumental records began in 1910. Several Melbourne suburbs topped 45C. The country’s fifth largest city, Adelaide, reached that temperature on Monday. Its residents then suffered through their hottest night ever, with a minimum of about 34C. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
Beyond clean power, offshore wind is fixing the ocean. Learn why aquatic wind turbines are doing a lot more than generating energy.
Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar celebrated the stopping of an oil shipment to Cuba as the Trump administration continues to push for regime change in Havana.
The company has sought to shift its offerings toward data centers and liquefied natural gas to offset declines in its oil field services and equipment business.
The case asks Exxon Mobil, Koch Industries and the American Petroleum Institute to pay up for climate impacts.
[New Era] The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$10 million loan to Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, marking a critical milestone for Namibia's ambition to become a global leader in green hydrogen and green ammonia production. While this financial injection is modest in size compared to the project's staggering overall value of more than US$10 billion, the funding is strategically significant: it helps unlock one of Africa's most ambitious renewable energy developments and sends a powerful signal of
Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the export of a new shipment of liquefied natural gas (LNG) this January to Shell, from the Idku LNG Terminal. The shipment, totaling approximately 150,000 cubic meters, was transported aboard the tanker “Methane Bekki Anne” to a Turkish port. This export is part of Egypt’s plan to … The post Egypt to export 3.2 billion cubic feet of gas to European markets appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto on Monday convened a virtual Special Africa Leaders' Meeting on Climate Adaptation to rally support for scaled-up financing and coordinated action to strengthen climate resilience across the continent.
[The Conversation Africa] I returned home to Kenya's coast after months of winter in Germany, and the heat felt extreme. Temperatures rose past 35°C by midday under the blazing sun of Kilifi, a tourism destination on Kenya's shores of the Western Indian Ocean. It is here that international visitors come for pristine beaches, marine excursions, and trips to nearby islands and creeks.
Extreme fire weather expected to fuel blazes and pose threat to communities near Great Ocean Road. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Victoria to open nation’s first offshore wind auction this year Australia’s first offshore wind auction is set to kick off this year, with the Victorian Government announcing it would invite tenders for 2 gigawatts of capacity in August. We want to give industry the certainty it needs to invest and help us keep building the renewable energy Victoria needs to push down energy bills. Continue reading...
Winter storm forces shutdowns, flaring and production losses across the state.
Ever wondered why you won't find kangaroos outside Australia? It all started with massive climate change millions of years ago.
Nine European nations including France, Germany, Denmark, Norway and the UK vowed on Monday to build up North Sea offshore wind power with the aim of boosting climate-friendly energy while reducing dependence on foreign powers.
The European Space Agency’s innovative Biomass satellite is now fully commissioned, opening free access to a powerful new stream of data that promise a step change in our understanding of forest dynamics and their role in regulating the global carbon cycle.
London — President Donald Trump painted a simplistic picture for the US operation in Venezuela: go in, get the oil and start exporting. But Big Oil’s experience in post-invasion Iraq proved that the reality will be far more complicated. In 2003, the United States invaded Iraq and captured its leader, Saddam Hussein. More than two … The post The elephant in the room between Trump and oil execs: Iraq appeared first on Egypt Independent.
[Namibian] Namibia is anchoring its nuclear energy ambitions on international partnerships and established global benchmarks as it considers nuclear power generation to strengthen energy security and add value to its uranium resources.
Bitter cold in the coming days could affect Appalachian natural gas producers as a broad swath of the U.S. shivers in the blast of Arctic air.
It became the 11th state to file a lawsuit against the petroleum industry, despite efforts by the Trump administration to block the case.
Climate change has amplified fire conditions in South America and elsewhere, and the recent fires broke out amid a severe heat wave, with high temperatures in some places around 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
Like the fearful Sicilian aristocracy in the 1958 epic novel, Europe clings to the status quo. But managed decline is not the only option Just past the quarter-mark of the century, Europe appears to be at a turning point. For decades its share of global GDP has been shrinking and its geopolitical influence eroding. At a certain point, relative decline can turn into absolute decline. That moment may be approaching. The US, Russia and China are openly engaged in a “ scramble for Europe ”. Moscow seeks to reassert hegemony in the east. Beijing wants Europe’s industry; Washington demands obedience – and Greenland. Germans have grown anxious about the future. A disoriented France can’t fix its budget. Desperate for growth, Brussels dismantles climate legislation it passed only a few years ago...
[The Conversation Africa] In Nigeria, agriculture contributes about 40% to national gross domestic product and supports the livelihoods of about 60% of the population. Finding ways to farm through climate change is vital for national development and poverty reduction.
New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public. An investigation in 2024 by ProPublica and Capital & Main uncovered some of these business dealings.
India is shifting its crude oil sourcing, reducing Russian imports due to compliance risks while increasing shipments from the Middle East. Despite a decline, Russian crude remains a significant, albeit more selective, part of India's energy mix, driven by its economic advantages and refinery margins.
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. “I just got a whiff,” said Peter Harrison, a marine scientist, as he leaned over the edge of the boat and pointed his flashlight into the dark water. “It’s really coming through now.” It was shortly after 10 pm on a […]
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, January 18, 2026 thru Sat, January 24, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) Ocean Damage Nearly Doubles the Cost of Climate Change "Ignoring the blue economy has left a multi-trillion-dollar blind spot in climate finance, according to a study from Scripps Oceanography." Inside Climate News, Johnny Sturgeon, Jan 15, 2026. ‘Climate change is here’: Experts warn environmental crisis is decades ahead of forecasts "Drought, heatwaves, hurricanes, and wildfires are arriving sooner than we imagined according to scientists" The Independent, Maria Butt, Jan 17, 2026. 2026 will likely be among...
Cuba has turned to Africa for fuel supplies after the loss of regular oil shipments from Venezuela and dwindling deliveries from Russia and Mexico, according to satellite-tracking data cited by Colombian outlet Semana.
Infosys is now collecting household electricity data from employees working remotely to enhance its sustainability efforts. This initiative aims to accurately measure the environmental impact of hybrid work and refine clean energy strategies. The company, already a leader in renewable energy sourcing, seeks to further reduce its carbon footprint by understanding home energy consumption patterns.
A study has been launched into how to reduce energy bills in a South Mainland village - potentially using community-owned renewable power.
[The Point] Africa has substantial new and renewable energy resources, most of which are under-exploited. Only about 7% of Africa's enormous hydro potential has been harnessed. Existing estimates of hydro potential do not include small, mini and micro hydro opportunities, which are also significant. Geothermal energy potential stands at 9000MW, but only about 60MW has been exploited in Kenya.
Feel like you're at the North Pole at the moment? There's good reason for that.
A new study shows climate change is cutting the number of cities able to host the Winter Olympics and Paralympics.
Trump’s attacks on bedrock environmental and climate laws are inherently fragile—and could reflect the president’s preference for political dominance over lasting change.
“Energy is the chokehold to kill” the Cuban regime, said a person familiar with the discussions.
Elon Musk and Donald Trump have reportedly reconciled, attending a memorial together in September 2025. Despite this apparent truce, Musk recently diverged from Trump's stance on energy at the World Economic Forum, advocating for solar power to meet America's growing electricity demands, a move contrasting with Trump's pro-oil policies.
While focused on developing Venezuelan oil fields, Trump administration officials have expressed interest in the country's critical minerals.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07550E, Paper Zhe Zhang, Wenli Qi, Shiwan Zhang, Jiacheng Zhu, Linlin Wang, Yue Bai, Jiale Chen, Yifan Chen, Guangqiang Hou, Xiaogang Niu, Xuefeng Wang, Ji-Tao Chen, Xiao Ji, Yujie Zhu To advance the practical application of potassium-ion batteries (PIBs), the lack of robust electrolytes must be addressed, as the prevailing fluorinated solvents present a cost-prohibitive and environmentally unsustainable solution. Here,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Climate change is opening up previously inaccessible land and sea, boosting global interest in Greenland.
The complaint sets the stage for a larger legal battle over President Donald Trump's efforts to revive the coal industry.
The findings underscore a long-running debate on Wall Street over whether asset owners, including pension funds, should adopt investment strategies aimed at limiting climate risks and supporting adaptation to a warming world.
Regional coal demand will rise by more than 4 percent a year through the end of the decade, driven by rising needs for electricity.
Venezuela's legislature advanced a bill on Thursday to loosen state control over the country's vast oil sector, the first major overhaul since parts of the industry were nationalized in 2007.
China will closely monitor developments in Greenland as it seeks to become an important player in Arctic affairs. Still, Beijing is unlikely to respond with any major action in the near future to counter US President Donald Trump’s bid to annex the island, analysts said. “The Arctic is certainly a central matter for policy for China, and they know it’s going to be important in the future, especially with climate change,” said Eurasia Group’s China practice head, David Meale. In his escalated...
Park staff dismantled an exhibit about George Washington’s slave ownership amid a wider push to remove information on racism, sexism and climate change.
He participated in the first baseball game at the North Pole. Later, he became an expert in the impact of climate change on Arctic ice sheets.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 131, Issue 2, 28 January 2026.
NAKHON SI THAMMARAT - A large vessel that became engulfed in flames off the coast of this southern province was not a fishing boat as first assumed, but was carrying smuggled oil, according to sources familiar with the case.
Sheldon Whitehouse adds auto giant to investigation after US president claimed CEO requests changes to regulations As the Trump administration prepares to overturn the rule underpinning virtually all US climate regulations, a Senate committee is investigating whether the US’s second-largest automaker lobbied for the rollback. In September, the Senate environment and public works committee launched investigations into two dozen oil companies, thinktanks, law firms and trade associations, focused on how the companies may have persuaded the White House to initiate the repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding. Now, the committee, chaired by the Rhode Island senator Sheldon Whitehouse, is expanding the investigation to include Ford Motor Company. Continue reading...
A French energy company looking to get in on the ground floor of Nova Scotia’s nascent offshore wind sector says it will help train workers over the coming years.
Environmentalists want EPA to withdraw its plans to repeal the so-called endangerment finding after the Trump team disclosed new records.
A Russian oil terminal near Volna was hit late Wednesday. The strike caused a major fire, killing at least two people and injuring several others. Four oil product tanks caught fire. Emergency services extinguished the blaze by Thursday morning. This marks the second consecutive night of attacks on Krasnodar Krai. Ukraine considers Russian energy infrastructure legitimate military targets.
The Energy secretary said he’s been “inundated with outreach” from interested companies.
Assemblymember Dawn Addis is narrowing her proposal to regulate the climate footprint of fashion sellers to cover fewer companies as it heads toward a make-or-break legislative deadline.
In a tragic incident at Real Ispat & Power Ltd in Chhattisgarh, a catastrophic explosion at a coal kiln has resulted in the loss of six lives, with four more workers suffering critical injuries. The explosion occurred during a routine operation, scattering dangerous debris and prompting an extensive rescue mission as fears arise about the possibility of additional casualties.
[L'Express] Inside Mauritius' environmental leadership. How Mauritius learned to stop acting and love the status quo. At times even regressing. A carbon-free future fuelled by coal and plastic...
The post “A Fraudulent Scheme”: New Mexico Sues Texas Oil Companies for Walking Away From Their Leaking Wells appeared first on ProPublica.
Japan's Tokyo Electric Power Co. shut down a nuclear reactor Thursday morning at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant hours after it went live.
Under the deal, the country would receive funding in exchange for cutting coal-fired power generation in one of the world’s most carbon-intensive economies. But politicians have expressed concern about the conditions under which funds will be disbursed.
Courts could take years to decide who owns sanctioned Venezuelan oil, creating uncertainty around the globe.
A tribunal found that the liquefied natural gas company acted as a “reasonable and prudent operator,” Venture Global said in a filing.
[The Conversation Africa] The world is now using so much fresh water amid the consequences of climate change that it has entered an era of water bankruptcy, with many regions no longer able to bounce back from frequent water shortages.
A routine Arctic patrol turned into chaos over Greenland when multiple nuclear bombs were detonated.
Oil is for the long term, whatever European capitals and their deep-Green commissariats like to say.
Parts of Kamchatka Peninsula have been buried under its heaviest snowfall in 60 years, as scientists say the winter blast could be due to climate change.
Dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills are on the way.
[This Day] Awka -- Indigenes of Ogwu Ikpele in Ogbaru Local Government Area of Anambra State have protested the activities of an oil exploration company, Sterling Petroleum Energy Exploration Company (SPEECO), in their community.
Donald Trump lashed out at Britain's 'catastrophic' North Sea oil and gas curbs today as he stoked Transatlantic tensions.
A powerful geomagnetic storm is currently impacting Thailand following solar activity on Monday, prompting warnings about potential disruptions to satellites, the global positioning system (GPS) and aviation communications.
As Trump arrives in Switzerland to address political leaders at the World Economic Forum (WEF), he is set to clash with several notable figures on the guest list.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration’s new dietary guidelines urging Americans to eat far more meat and dairy products will, if followed, come at a major cost to the planet via huge swathes of habitat razed for farmland and millions of tons of extra planet-heating emissions. A new […]
DAVOS, Switzerland, Jan 21 (MENA) – Egypt’s Minister of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation Rania Al-Mashat said on Wednesday that climate finance needs in emerging markets are vast, particularly when aligned with global targets for emissions reduction and climate adaptation, calling on governments to prioritize “blended finance” models to de-risk private investment in green … The post Egypt urges blended finance to unlock private capital for climate action in emerging markets appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A new analysis finds that data centers’ energy demands will drastically increase power plant emissions over the next decade. Renewables, though, could cut them while helping keep prices from rising.
Seven snapshots reveal how climate rollbacks altered the trajectory of U.S. energy, environmental protection, and economic security.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06121K, Paper Xueming Dang, Shuai Wu, Qian Li, Xiaorong Gan, Alex K.-Y. Jen, Dangyuan Lei, Huimin Zhao An oxygen spillover strategy achieves O* transport from metal atoms to couple with OH* on carbon atoms, then formation of OOH* in peroxy–ether intermediates for H 2 O 2 synthesis by Ni-CDs/COFs from H 2 O. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Transfer, a donor to President Donald Trump, agreed to pay less than pipeline regulators previously sought.
Open access notables Mapping Europe’s rooftop photovoltaic potential with a building-level database , Kakoulaki et al., Nature Energy Individual building-level approaches are needed to understand the full potential of rooftop photovoltaics (PV) at national and regional scale. Here we use the European Digital Building Stock Model R2025, an open-access building-level database, to assess rooftop solar potential for each of the 271 million buildings in the European Union. The results show that potential capacity could reach 2.3 TWp (1,822 GWp residential, 519 GWp non-residential), with an annual output of 2,750 TWh based on current PV technology. This corresponds to approximately 40% of electricity demand in a 100% renewable scenario for...
In a court brief, former Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and other top officials argue that judges can strike President Donald Trump's executive orders to boost fossil fuels.
The latest appropriations package contains billions of dollars in funding for energy and environment programs.
Critics accuse leading firms of sabotaging climate action but say data increasingly being used to hold them to account Just 32 fossil fuel companies were responsible for half the global carbon dioxide emissions driving the climate crisis in 2024, down from 36 a year earlier , a report has revealed. Saudi Aramco was the biggest state-controlled polluter and ExxonMobil was the largest investor-owned polluter. Critics accused the leading fossil fuel companies of “sabotaging climate action” and “being on the wrong side of history” but said the emissions data was increasingly being used to hold the companies accountable. Continue reading...
Hair loss drives millions toward natural fixes, and rosemary oil has emerged as a viral favorite. Fueled by TikTok testimonials and traditional wisdom, the remedy sounds promising. But behind the hype lies a complex mix of biology, limited research, and expert caution that challenges simple answers.
US military forces boarded and took control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela on Tuesday, as part of the Trump administration’s broader efforts to take control of the South American country’s oil. US Southern Command said in a social media post that US forces apprehended the Motor Vessel Sagitta “without incident” and that the tanker was operating in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s “established quarantine of sanctioned vessels in the Caribbean”. The military command did...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05739F, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Hyun-Wook Lee, Woojin Jeong, Seong Soo Park, Ho-Jeong Ji, Ji-Su Woo, Juhyun Lee, Ye-Jin An, Yu-Chan Hwang, Dong-Ha Kim, Hongjun Chang, Minseok Kim, Mikang Jeong, Moonsu Yoon, Dongsoo Lee, Jongsoon Kim, Zheng-Long Xu, Taeseup Song, Janghyuk Moon, Junghyun Choi, Won-Jin Kwak Dry-processed thick electrodes are a key strategy for increasing the energy density of batteries. However, thick dry electrodes, especially anodes, suffer from limited ion mobility, causing non-uniform solid-electrolyte interphase (SEI)... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Interim president Delcy Rodriguez said the money from US sales of Venezuelan oil will be used to prop up the currency.
The Government's Warm Homes Plan, announced today, will see millions of families able to access solar panels, batteries, heat pumps and insulation for their properties.
In a major escalation of the White House's 'maximum pressure' campaign against the Venezuelan regime, U.S. military forces have boarded and seized yet another oil tanker in the Caribbean.
Government opts against phasing out new boilers by 2035 in effort to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a year Analysis: Labour’s warm homes plan is all carrot and no stick for UK households There will be no phaseout date for gas boilers in the government’s warm homes plan despite its pledge to wean the UK off fossil fuels, but billions of pounds will go towards heat pumps and insulation upgrades. Labour’s principal attempt to solve the UK’s cost of living crisis, the £15bn warm homes plan, will overhaul 5m dwellings, aiming to cut energy bills by as much as £1,000 a year, in the biggest public investment yet made into home upgrades. £5bn for upgrades, including insulation, solar panels, batteries and heat pumps, for people on low incomes. £2bn towards low-cost loans for people...
U.S. military forces boarded and took control of a seventh oil tanker connected with Venezuela on Tuesday as the Trump administration continues its efforts to take control of the oil in the South American country.
Learn how a decade of monitoring reveals why Antarctic penguins are breeding earlier than ever, and what those shifts may signal about life in one of the world’s fastest-warming regions.
Earth's magnetic field was struck by a "severe" solar storm yesterday (Jan. 19), triggering vibrant auroras in the U.S. and large parts of Europe. The storm broke a record that had stood for more than two decades.
The Gates Foundation Trust has increased its investments in fossil fuel companies, holding $254 million in extractors like Chevron, BP, and Shell. This marks a nine-year high and contradicts Bill Gates' past claims of divestment, despite his skepticism about its effectiveness in combating climate change.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06908D, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Siddhartha Nanda, Andrei Dolocan, Ayrton Yanyachi, Saurabh S. Satpute, Doosoo Kim, Kami Hull, Donal P Finegan, Ofodike Ezekoye, Hadi Khani Potassium(K)-ion batteries are an attractive alternative to lithium-ion due to their resource abundance, graphite-anode compatibility, manufacturability, and reduced reliance on critical metals. Yet their thermal safety remains poorly defined. Here,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Australian band Midnight Oil announced on Tuesday that Rob Hirst, their powerhouse drummer and co-founding member, has died at age 70.
The pending sale agreement will now be submitted to the U.S. government for approval, as the company seeks to avoid another sanctions-related shutdown of Serbia’s only oil refinery.
A global onslaught of cheap Chinese green power is upending everything in its path. No one is ready for its repercussions.
Amateur conservationist and social media influencer Theerasak 'Pop' Saksritawee has a rare bond with Thailand’s critically endangered dugongs. With dugong fatalities increasing, Pop works alongside scientists at Phuket Marine Biological Centre to track the mammals with his drone and restore their disappearing seagrass habitat. Translating complex science for thousands online, Pop raises an urgent alarm about climate change, pollution and habitat loss — before Thailand’s dugongs vanish forever Continue reading...
The weather agency said radio frequencies and satellite signals could be affected due to the strong solar wind, however, it will also cause the spectacular light show.
Merz says Europe keen to 'avoid escalation' on Trump tariff threat, Germany brings back electric car subsidies, polar lights illuminate the German skies and more news on Tuesday, January 20th.
[Nile Post] Faith leaders and climate activists in Uganda have joined forces to promote the Plant-Based Treaty, a global campaign advocating sustainable food systems as a solution to climate change, public health challenges, and food insecurity.
The spectacular aurora australis, also known as the southern lights, may be visible as far north as Victoria and New South Wales A ‘severe’ solar storm, which is being monitored by the National Emergency Management Agency, could make auroras visible in Australia as well as cause disruptions to the power grid. Here’s what you need to know about the solar storm. Continue reading...
The project has the potential to reshape California’s gasoline market.
The Mainline is North America’s largest crude oil pipeline system, transporting western Canada’s oil to refineries in the Midwest, Gulf Coast and eastern Canada.
Changing temperatures may be behind change in behaviour, which experts fear threatens three species’ survival Penguins in Antarctica have radically shifted their breeding season, apparently as a response to climate change, research has found. Dramatic shifts in behaviour were revealed by a decade-long study led by Penguin Watch at the University of Oxford and Oxford Brookes University, with some penguins’ breeding period moving forward by more than three weeks. Continue reading...
China achieved its twin goals of tech advancement and macro stability in 2025. Its goals for 2026 remain the same. However, a rapidly deteriorating global security environment is likely to shift national priorities towards preparation for worst-case scenarios. Oil supplies and sea lanes are becoming insecure. The US-China trade war could reignite at any time. China will have to accelerate its goals of energy and technology self-sufficiency to enhance national resilience. Fighting for sea lane...
The sun has ejected the largest solar radiation storm in over 20 years. The phenomenon caused auroras to light up the skies in some parts of the world.
[IPS] Around the world, railways are considered as pillars of climate action. Electric trains produce fewer emissions than road or air transport. Yet the experience of Tanzania's Standard Gauge Railway highlights a growing paradox: infrastructure designed to be climate-friendly is itself increasingly exposed to climate shocks.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Recently there has been quite a debate online about the extent to which opposing near-term oil and gas infrastructure – pipelines, refineries, new production – is both necessary and politically effective as a strategy to reduce US emissions. These conversations have occurred in the context of a broader pivot toward affordability as a rallying cry of the left in the US, driven by concerns around the rapidly rising cost of housing, energy, and other goods. Matt Yglesias had a provocative piece in the NYT arguing that liberals should be less opposed to oil and gas, arguing that it might help make energy more affordable and win more conservative states and labor (without which there would be no climate policy...
Although we’re on course to cross 1.5°C of warming, the alliance of small island nations that revised our goal down from the 2°C threshold transformed global climate policy
China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative gained further traction in 2025, with a record US$213.5 billion of new deals signed as projects in metals, mining, fossil fuels and new technologies surged, a report by the Griffith Asia Institute has found. The value of new deals confirmed under China’s global infrastructure strategy rose 75 per cent last year compared with 2024, with a notable pivot towards investment in Africa and Central Asia, according to the report released on Sunday. China has...
The 1,400 year-old "sand burials" of two people and a horse were found near a nuclear power plant construction site in the U.K.
Martin Luther King Jr knew that ‘whatever affects one directly affects all indirectly’. But we Americans are denying that reality The United States seems determined to turn its back on the rest of our planetary neighbors. The Trump administration’s recent decision to withdraw from 66 international treaties, conventions and organizations is striking for the range of its rejections. Everything from the global treaty on climate change to multilateral efforts to address migration and cultural heritage, clean water and renewable energy, and the international trade in timber and minerals has been summarily dismissed as “ contrary to the interests of the United States ”. It’s no surprise that an administration hellbent on physical walls around the United States would also put up such walls of...
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzania National Business Council, Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (TNCC) has launched its 2026 Environment and Climate Change Policy, aimed at driving sustainable, responsible and climate-smart business practices across the country.
PM speaks to reporters amid crisis over the territory and Trump’s tariff threats to those who oppose him But , Starmer says, the future of Greenland is for a matter for Denmark and Greenland to decide on their own. There is a principle here that cannot be set aside, because it goes to the heart of how stable and trusted international cooperation works. And so any decision about the future status of Greenland belongs to the people of Greenland and the Kingdom of Denmark alone. That right is fundamental and we support it. On Greenland, the right way to approach an issue of this seriousness is through calm discussion between allies. And let’s be clear, the security of Greenland matters, and it will matter more as climate change reshapes the Arctic, as sea routes open and strategic competition...
Venezuela's oil exports have dropped 75% compared to the months prior to the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces, according to a new report.
[The Conversation Africa] Solar power has a dark side: panels are still built to be thrown away, and we risk creating a mountain of waste that locks away valuable minerals.
Japan’s Tokyo Electric Power (Tepco) will delay the restart of its Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, which was originally scheduled for Tuesday, public broadcaster NHK reported on Monday, after an alarm malfunction. It would have been the first reactor restart for Tepco since its Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant was hit by a powerful tsunami in 2011. The company had planned to restart Unit No 6 at Kashiwazaki-Kariwa on Tuesday and Unit No 7 around 2030, as Japan seeks greater energy...
A return to nuclear power is at the heart of Japan’s energy policy but, in the wake of the 2011 disaster, residents’ fears about tsunamis, earthquakes and evacuation plans remain The activity around the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant is reaching its peak: workers remove earth to expand the width of a main road, while lorries arrive at its heavily guarded entrance. A long perimeter fence is lined with countless coils of razor wire, and in a layby, a police patrol car monitors visitors to the beach – one of the few locations with a clear view of the reactors, framed by a snowy Mount Yoneyama. When all seven of its reactors are working, Kashiwazaki-Kariwa generates 8.2 gigawatts of electricity, enough to power millions of households. Occupying 4.2 sq km of land in Niigata prefecture...
DAMASCUS - Syrian troops fighting US-backed Kurdish-led forces seized the Omar oil field, the country’s largest, and the Conoco gas field in the eastern Deir Zor province as allied Arab tribal forces advanced in the oil-rich area along the border with Iraq, officials and security sources said on Sunday.
China’s newest aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has significant design flaws that future carriers can overcome only by adopting nuclear power, according to a military magazine. The Fujian is the country’s first domestically designed aircraft carrier and was commissioned in November. With a displacement of over 80,000 tonnes, it is the world’s largest conventional warship and the first non-American ship to be equipped with advanced electromagnetic catapults. However, the most advanced US ships – the...
The Kurdish-led SDF militia withdrew from the Omar oil field amid an eastward push by government forces.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, January 11, 2026 thru Sat, January 17, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (10 articles) As a climate scientist, I know heatwaves in Australia will only get worse. We need to start preparing now "During black summer, my daughters were too young to know what was happening. Now, amid another Australian heatwave, they deserve answers" Comment is Free, The Guardian, Opinion by Sarah Perkins-Kirkpatrick, Jan 8, 2026. Ocean Warming Breaks Record for Ninth Straight Year "Scientists warn the ocean’s accumulation of energy is fueling extreme weather patterns and destabilizing marine ecosystems." Science, Inside Climate...
On the announcement of a UK contract for a massive wind farm in the outer Firth of Forth, Herald columnist Rosemary Goring asks if its green credentials outweigh the environmental harm.
If you have spilled gasoline or other automotive fluids in your garage, getting rid of the smell can be a chore. Here are some things you can do.
There's a rugged world beneath the ice.
Trump's calls for a takeover of Greenland puts open scientific collaboration that is helping our understanding of the threat of global sea-level rise at risk.
The rapidly expanding use of artificial intelligence worldwide is putting electrical grids under huge pressure and many believe that, to meet that need without contributing to the climate crisis, a full-scale expansion of nuclear energy is essential.
Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Iran, envisioning a democratic future for his nation fostering close relationships with countries valuing sovereignty. He expressed optimism for future cooperation in technology and renewable energy, anticipating a new chapter for bilateral ties once Iran is free.
India's youth, comprising millennials and Gen Z, face distinct anxieties shaped by differing political, economic, and technological landscapes. While millennials fear instability after years of effort, Gen Z grapples with the prospect of never achieving stability. Both generations navigate concerns over job security, economic inequality, and climate change, highlighting a cautious outlook on their future.
Thailand is ready to pick up the pace as it moves toward a low-carbon economy following cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill, according to acting Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
The 1995 film depicts a U.S. president standing up for the common good. The post Rob Reiner’s ‘The American President’ shows the path we could have taken on climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Farmers in Dodoma Region have appealed to the government to urgently implement climate commitments agreed at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), citing the need for rainwater harvesting projects and agricultural insurance to safeguard livelihoods increasingly threatened by climate change.
A new report underscores the vastly disproportionate role the super-rich play in driving the climate crisis.
Todolí foundation produces varieties from Buddha’s hands to sudachi and hopes to help citrus survive climate change It was on a trip with a friend to the east coast of Spain that the chef Matthew Slotover came across the “Garden of Eden”, an organic farm growing citrus varieties he had never heard of. The Todolí Citrus Foundation is a nonprofit venture and the largest private collection of citrus in the world with more than 500 varieties, and its owners think the rare fruit could hold the genetic secrets to growing citrus groves that can deal with climate change. The farm yields far more interesting fruit than oranges and lemons for Slotover’s menu, including kumquat, finger lime, sudachi and bergamot. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Arusha -- DEPUTY Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Ms Wanu Hafidh Ameir, has assured that the East Africa Regional Skills Transformation and Integration Project (EASTRIP) will continue to serve as a catalyst for development among East African Community (EAC) member states, particularly through the promotion of renewable energy technologies.
The Stacks and Joules training program partners with a social service agency to make sure students who struggle with poverty and homelessness have their basic needs met. The post NYC nonprofit trains people for energy efficiency jobs and does so much more appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Australia has been riven by fires and floods this summer. What will it take to make policymakers treat this as the crisis it is?
[Daily Maverick] A week on Antarctica's frozen frontier has reshaped how a Gqeberha school pupil thinks about engineering, climate change and his future. Seventeen-year-old Luke Boswell was one of just five South African students selected for a rare Deep Field Antarctica expedition - an experience designed to turn young talent into practical environmental problem-solvers.
The Energy secretary said he was “cheering lower oil prices,” even as the Trump administration struggles to persuade U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
The document of agreements pledged to establish a ministerial dialogue, and to explore opportunities in oil, gas, nuclear and clean technology.
Alterra, among the world’s largest private investment vehicles for climate finance, said the fund will pursue a diversified global investment strategy across climate-aligned infrastructure, private equity and private credit.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00134C, Review Article Madhusudhana M Devadiga, Subham Sarangi, Anushree S Bhat, Magdalena Osial, Kuruvilla Joseph, Sunday Olusegun, Jagdeep Singh, Nannan Wang, Luiz Antonio Ribeiro, Jr., Santosh K. Tiwari Despite decades of research on CO 2 capture and conversion, translating laboratory advances into products for widespread public use remains elusive. This review argues that the persistent emphasis on incremental... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Scientists say Texas has enough oil and gas underground to last for months.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02541-5Economists have spent a decade designing the perfect climate club, yet political reality has hitherto rendered these designs practically infeasible. The Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets offers a path forward, but only if its architects recognize that understanding political feasibility is crucial to turning a declaration into a functioning carbon pricing club that could close the emissions gap.
US forces intercepted the oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean as part of an operation to control Venezuelan oil shipments. This seizure, conducted under Operation Southern Spear, marks the latest move in a campaign to dismantle a "ghost fleet" and enforce sanctions, with officials stating oil leaving Venezuela must be coordinated lawfully.
The Trump administration is preparing to rely on private military contractors to protect oil and energy infrastructure in Venezuela instead of deploying U.S. troops, according to two sources familiar with the planning who spoke with CNN.
North American giants like Exxon and Chevron have virtually zero renewable assets.
Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life. A new study examines the risks.
US Coast Guard and others boarded foreign-flagged crude carrier Veronica in a pre-dawn operation The US military has seized another oil tanker at sea in support of Donald Trump ’s sanctions against Venezuela, military officials announced on Thursday. Veronica, a crude oil tanker that marine records suggest is sailing under a Guyanese flag, was boarded in a pre-dawn action by US marines and sailors, the US Southern Command said in a post on social media . Continue reading...
U.S. Southern Command forces seized a sixth sanctioned oil tanker early Thursday morning as part of Operation Southern Spear.
US forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader US effort to take control of the South American country’s oil. The US Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media. The ship had previously passed through Venezuelan waters and was operating in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s “established quarantine of...
[Leadership] Nigeria's plan to raise a $2 billion climate finance facility to support its energy transition has drawn cautious reactions from economists, who warn that increased reliance on green finance loans could deepen the country's debt burden despite strong investor appetite for climate-linked assets.
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government has disclosed plans to raise N500 billion through the issuance of green bonds in 2026, as part of efforts to scale up financing for climate-related and environmental projects.
Iraq is highly affected by climate change and its consequences (1), with rising temperatures surpassing the global average (2). As a result, the country is facing both droughts and flash floods, a devastating combination that threatens its water, food, and social security. To address the challenges associated with climate extremes, Iraq needs an urgent strategic plan.
The enforcement plunge is part of a deregulatory push across the government as the administration seeks to boost fossil fuels.
The lawsuit follows President Donald Trump’s directive to the Justice Department to go after state laws that “burden” domestic energy.
The energy giant also flagged weak oil trading and flat production for the fourth quarter.
North Sea oil firms have accelerated work on a plan to bring a venerable field off Aberdeen back into production amid the fallout from the Budget.
A giant wind farm will push puffins and kittiwakes in Scotland to the edge of extinction, the RSPB has warned.
A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.
Authorities in Athens had said the drones hit two Greek-owned tankers, one of which was due to load Kazakh oil near Russia’s coast.
Government hails step towards clean power in Great Britain by 2030 – but the auction shows trade-offs are now needed Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction Ed Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong The government has defied gloomy price expectations for its latest auction for offshore wind capacity. The worry a few months ago was that bill payers would be forced to pay more than £100 a megawatt hour (MWh) via contracts that give developers guaranteed prices for their electricity output. In the event, winning projects landed at roughly £91/MWh . Cue some forgivable crowing from Ed Miliband, the energy secretary. “A monumental step towards clean power by 2030,” he declared. Officials...
Scottish Government's 2026-7 budget promised a tax on private jets. But EV relief and heat and energy efficiency were also hits and misses
The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is also seeking to intervene in a lawsuit about the endangered Dixie Valley toad and a geothermal project.
WASHINGTON — Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tonnes of carbon annually.
The government has locked into 20 years of fixed prices for offshore wind power as part of the latest 'auction' of projects.
The only way that Britain’s energy bills can come down is if we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels. Today marks a big step towards that goal Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction In the 18 months since I became energy secretary, the government has made a simple argument: that if we want to bring down energy bills for good, Britain needs to get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuels and instead build up clean homegrown power that we control. We know that bills rocketed when Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine because in the international fossil fuel markets, Britain is a price-taker, not a price-maker. Renewables and nuclear, on the other hand, offer us a chance for Britain to stand on our own two feet in the world – making and setting the...
Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects Will Great Britain’s offshore wind subsidy auction mean lower energy bills? Ed Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong A make-or-break auction for the UK government’s goal to create a clean electricity system by 2030 has awarded subsidy contracts to enough offshore windfarms to power a record 12m homes. In Great Britain’s most competitive auction for renewable subsidies to date, energy companies vied for contracts that guarantee the price for each unit of clean electricity they generate. Continue reading...
The governor is proposing a new goal for nuclear energy and advancing legislation to limit utility rate increases.
Donald Zepeda is terrified about the impacts of climate change, but he might be done risking arrest to get the public’s attention.
The World Benchmarking Alliance analyzed about 1,600 companies worldwide and found the median share of spending currently devoted to low-carbon projects is just 7 percent.
With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years, according to researchers.
Last year was Earth’s third hottest globally, but temperature is just one measure of climate change’s influence.
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’ Last year was the third-hottest on record, scientists have said, with mounting fossil fuel pollution behind “exceptional” temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said 2025 had continued a three-year streak of “extraordinary global temperatures” during which surface air temperatures averaged 1.48C above preindustrial levels. Continue reading...
Walmart's oil filter recommendation raised eyebrows after a mechanic compared it side by side with name-brand options and noticed key differences.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06874F, Paper Mengxiao Li, Yu Li, Huijie Wang, Mingjun Hu, Jun Yang Aqueous alkaline nickel-based batteries are regarded as ideal candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety and inherent low cost, but they are plagued by the toxicity, side... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
India has slipped to third place in Russian fossil fuel imports for December 2025, with Reliance Industries and state refiners significantly cutting crude oil purchases. Turkiye now ranks second, while China remains the top buyer. This shift follows new US sanctions on Russian oil producers, impacting India's previously high reliance on discounted Russian crude.
Ukraine has targeted the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in southern Russia multiple times throughout the war.
Recent political and military developments in Venezuela are unlikely to significantly impact global crude oil prices or Indian companies in the near term. Venezuela's modest contribution to global oil supply limits its influence on prices, and India's direct trade exposure is minimal.
The plan aims to fast-track permits and would make it harder for states to block projects or impose environmental conditions on them.
Citing "regulatory overreach," the proposal would restrict state oversight of pipelines and other federal energy projects.
Experts say our weather is “a different beastie”, no longer playing by the old rules. So how can we handle a “diabolical and escalating threat” that’s also unpredictable?
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Does clearing trees for solar panels release more CO 2 than the solar panels would prevent? Clearing trees to build solar farms does not negate their climate change benefits, because one acre of solar panels prevents far more CO 2 emissions than an acre of forest absorbs. In the U.S., replacing equivalent natural gas power with one acre of solar prevents about 175 to 198 metric tons of CO 2 emissions per year. In contrast, an average acre of forest sequesters less than 1 metric ton of CO 2 per year. An acre of solar cuts roughly 200 times more CO 2 than an acre of trees...
The rise comes even before the Trump administration’s pro-fossil fuel policies fully take hold, the authors of a Rhodium Group analysis found.
China said on Monday that Latin American countries are sovereign states with the right to choose their own international partners, responding to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing and Moscow could buy Venezuelan oil only under U.S. oversight.
The president’s push for American companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela could leave less money for U.S. oil and gas projects.
Mercedes sold 168,800 fully electric cars last year, down 9 percent from 2024, it said Monday. BMW’s EV sales, by contrast, rose 3.6 percent to 442,072.
More than a dozen states are considering legislation to support small solar energy systems that can plug directly into home outlets.
Proponents see it as key to helping California reduce planet-warming pollution by curbing reliance on gas while integrating cleaner energy into existing infrastructure.
Delhi is world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle East Russia is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue to import high levels of cheap Russian crude oil, according to industry analysts. Since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, India has become the world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude oil , which has been heavily discounted due to the impact of western sanctions. Continue reading...
‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says Coal power generation fell in China and India for the first time since the 1970s last year, in a “historic” moment that could bring a decline in global emissions, according to analysis. The simultaneous fall in coal-powered electricity in the world’s biggest coal-consuming countries had not happened since 1973, according to analysts at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and was driven by a record roll-out of clean energy projects. Continue reading...
Venezuela's interim leadership publicly reaffirmed its relationship with Cuba after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had ended the flow of Venezuelan oil and financial support to the island.
Oil giant Chevron and a small Louisiana parish squared off at the Supreme Court in a case with big implications for how localities handle environmental damage.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections The year that just ended saw numerous records broken on climate and clean energy. It was the second-hottest year on record at Earth’s surface, behind only 2024 . The high temperatures were shocking for a year with a La Niña event. La Niñas draw cold water up to the surface of the Pacific Ocean, and hence are relatively cool years at Earth’s surface, while El Niño events have the opposite effect. 2025 was by far the hottest year with a La Niña event. For perspective, 1998 was a record-shattering hot year at the time because it experienced the strongest El Niño event on record, but it was more than half a degree Celsius colder than 2025. Global warming has made 1998 look so unremarkable...
President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreement The Trump administration ’s long-anticipated decision this week to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty may have been illegal, some experts say. “In my legal opinion, he does not have the authority,” Harold Hongju Koh, former head lawyer for the US state department, told the Guardian. Continue reading...
On Wednesday, US forces seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in 'back-to-back' operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.
The plan to advance nuclear energy will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
President Trump announced that the U.S. is working "along really well" with Venezuela, highlighting a deal for 50 million barrels of oil. This move is part of an effort to gain control over Venezuelan oil production and sales, with the administration encouraging private investment and offering security assurances to oil executives.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is no longer just about melting ice or hotter summers. It is also a financial problem. Droughts, floods, storms and heatwaves damage crops, factories and infrastructure. At the same time, the global push to cut greenhouse gas emissions creates risks for countries that depend on oil, gas or coal.
China has vowed to deepen cooperation in new energy and green minerals with the nations in the Global South, saying the move is in line with their industrial goals and a step towards further advancing Beijing’s economic opening-up, according to the latest front-page commentary in the Communist Party’s official newspaper. “Amid profound changes in the global environment, [China’s commitment to further opening up] underscores our confidence and responsibility in upholding openness and win-win...
A Singaporean teenager who made another teenager perform degrading acts, such as soaking his genitals in chilli oil and drinking his own urine, was given 21 months’ probation on Monday. The 18-year-old male pretended to be a female to deceive the male victim, also 18, into believing that they were in a romantic relationship. Both the accused and the victim, who were around 16 at the time of the offences, cannot be named due to a gag order protecting their identities. The gag order also covers...
[Premium Times] President Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Al Nahyan.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02542-4The authors quantify long-term (2003–2024) changes in Northern Hemisphere mountain aspect asymmetry—the difference in vegetation density between polar-facing and equatorial-facing slopes. They show a weakening trend, linked to changing hydrothermal conditions.
US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba to strike a deal, stating that Venezuelan oil and money will cease flowing to Havana. He claimed that recent US actions have devastated Cuba's economy, leaving it with no income. Trump also hinted at potential political changes in Cuba, responding positively to a suggestion of Rubio leading the nation.
New York — President Donald Trump says US companies will now have access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. But the country’s other commodities have also caught his administration’s attention. Venezuela has unverified amounts of minerals, metals and potentially rare earth elements, experts say. These raw materials are indispensable for industries from defense to technology, and … The post Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Ministers have announced that fossil fuel-powered trucks will no longer be sold and have ruled out allowing the continued use of low-carbon or synthetic fuels.
[The Conversation Africa] Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels - and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit temperature rise to less than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The 2025 Production Gap Report found that many of these countries still plan to produce far more fossil fuels by 2030 than is
Local governments are suing oil companies over environmental damage. The companies want the suits moved out of state courts, to friendlier venues.
Latin America's left is in disarray after the seizure of Nicolas Maduro and the U.S.'s pledge to take over Venezuela's oil industry. Many on the left are changing their rhetoric about President Trump.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US accounts. This move aims to block creditors from seizing these funds, ensuring they are preserved for US foreign policy objectives and to promote stability in Venezuela. The order also prohibits transfers of these sovereign funds, superseding prior regulations.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil, after the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the White House said. In an order signed on Friday, Trump – who has made clear that tapping Venezuela’s vast oil reserves was a key goal in the US ousting of Maduro – is acting “to advance US foreign policy objectives”, the White House said in a fact sheet accompanying the order. The action follows a meeting Friday in Washington where Trump...
Exclusive: Chris Bowen says key to next UN climate summit will be ‘engagement, engagement, engagement’ with countries such as Saudi Arabia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the transition. Appointed “president of negotiations” for Cop31 under the deal that handed Turkey hosting rights for the conference, Australia’s climate change and energy minister has told Guardian Australia a focus ahead of the summit would be talking to countries “with whom we don’t traditionally agree”. Continue reading...
Kemmerer, Wyoming, could be home to a new kind of nuclear power plant by 2030. While government officials are across-the-board supportive, residents are much more hesitant.
Investor Michael Burry urges President Trump and VP Vance to fast-track a $1 trillion nuclear power and grid expansion plan. He believes small nuclear reactors and a hardened grid are crucial for meeting AI-driven electricity demand, competing with China, and ensuring national security and debt repayment. Experts agree regulatory hurdles are a major obstacle to AI's energy needs.
Amidst Trump's 500% tariff threat, it's important to note that despite heavy import dependence, India’s energy security has strengthened through diversified crude sourcing and greater refining flexibility, improving resilience to external supply shocks.
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the discovery of four new wells in the Western Desert, adding approximately 4,500 barrels of crude oil and 2.6 million cubic feet of gas of daily production. The post 4 new oil wells in Western Desert boost production by approx. 4,500 bpd: Petroleum ministry appeared first on Egypt Independent.
President Donald Trump on Friday tried to sell Big Oil executives on the promise of an expansive new drilling campaign in Venezuela. But at least for now, the industry isn’t buying it. Trump and his top aides emerged from a lengthy White House meeting without any major commitments from companies to invest billions of dollars … The post ‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Oil entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has emerged as a central figure advising the Trump administration on how to facilitate the return of oil companies to Venezuela.
This live blog is now closed. Trump news at a glance: president pitches oil companies on major extractions in Venezuela Pope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported. In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...
President Trump announced that the US administration will decide which oil companies can operate in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's capture. He pledged security for their operations, aiming to secure $100 billion in investments to revive the nation's oil sector. This move is framed as a major economic opportunity for the U.S.
[SNA] - The Wali of Khartoum State affirmed the state's support for initiatives led by national institutions to develop solar energy systems by establishing partnerships with the Chinese side to indigenize the manufacturing of solar energy components.
Meta has signed three new deals to purchase nuclear power energy for its artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny regarding his mental health after an unusual interaction during a White House meeting with oil executives sparked widespread social media speculation.
The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker, the Olina, in international waters as part of an ongoing campaign against "ghost fleet" vessels. This action, aimed at enforcing sanctions on Venezuela's oil, has drawn strong condemnation from Moscow, which accuses the US of violating international law and risking escalation.
Meta signs multi-gigawatt nuclear agreements, making it America's largest corporate nuclear buyer as Oklo shares surge on massive Ohio deal.
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee defended her interference during ED's I-PAC raids, alleging the agency sought to "steal" her party's data. She accused senior BJP leaders in Delhi of receiving "coal scam proceeds" and claimed the BJP won Maharashtra by "stealing the mandate" with EC's help, aiming to do the same in Bengal.
US oil executives keen on advancing their operations in Venezuela are nervous that President Donald Trump could derail their investments with a single social media post.
Last year saw the U.S. move backward on climate while China ascended. Here’s what to expect next. The post Where things stand on climate change in 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The U.S. has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as it works to control Venezuela's oil. It was "suspected of carrying embargoed oil."
The Olina, seized in the Caribbean, was falsely flying the flag of Timor Leste, according to a public shipping database US politics live – latest updates The US is in the process of seizing the Olina tanker in the Caribbean near Trinidad in the fifth such interdiction of ships in recent weeks as part of Washington’s efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday. The Olina, according to public shipping database Equasis, was falsely flying the flag of the tiny south-east Asian nation of Timor Leste . The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, said an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump revived the National Coal Council last year to advise the Energy Department. Executives from the nation’s biggest coal producers will lead the group.
The White House is scrambling to expand a Friday meeting with oil executives because of skepticism from the top oil majors.
The US is currently taking control of the tanker Olina in the Caribbean, the fifth vessel targeted in recent weeks as Washington steps up efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday. The Olina, which according to public shipping database Equasis was falsely flying the flag of East Timor, had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, said an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter. “The vessel’s AIS [location] tracker was last...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Combating climate change can feel particularly difficult these days. Countries, states, and municipalities across the globe are missing greenhouse emission reduction targets, and in the United States, President Donald Trump has rolled back key elements of his predecessor’s climate agenda. Given the […]
As Americans worry about healthcare and affordability, the ‘no more wars’ president is helping oil companies instead Immediately after Donald Trump ordered a military strike in Venezuela, many critics focused on how that attack violated international law as well as the US War Powers Resolution . But there hasn’t been nearly enough focus on the domestic implications of Trump’s move. Trump seems to have ordered his Venezuela venture in part to flip the script away from domestic matters, where things aren’t going well for him. His approval ratings are under water , and he’s getting low marks on the economy , health policy (just 30% approval), inflation ( 31% approval on the cost of living ), his immigration crackdown ( 41% approval ) and his sending the national guard into US cities...
We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motion A few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a Georgia representative, held a hearing on her bill to ban research on “geoengineering”, which refers to technological climate interventions, such as using reflective particles to reflect away sunlight. The hearing represented something of a first – a Republican raising alarm bells about human activity altering the health of the planet. Of course, for centuries, people have burned fossil fuels to power and feed society, emitting greenhouse gases that now overheat the planet. Unfortunately, her hearing waved past an urgent debate that policymakers are confronting around the world: after centuries...
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis The world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet another new record and fuelling more extreme weather, scientists have reported. More than 90% of the heat trapped by humanity’s carbon pollution is taken up by the oceans. This makes ocean heat one of the starkest indicators of the relentless march of the climate crisis, which will only end when emissions fall to zero. Almost every year since the start of the millennium has set a new ocean heat record. Continue reading...
The prospect of ramping up the country’s heavy crude production goes against global efforts to phase down fossil fuels.
“If someone did care about environment or climate change, one would have a hard time signing onto these new dietary guidelines,” a Harvard epidemiologist said.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06795B, Paper Xijun Liu, Le Zhang, Qiangchao Sun, Shuyu Bi, Min Lin, Guanghui Cao, Xionggang Lu, Hongwei Cheng Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for renewable energy storage due to their inherent safety and reliability. However, zinc anodes are plagued by parasitic reactions, particularly under high-current-density conditions,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The United States Navy is on the hunt for a group of over a dozen oil tankers that have been sanctioned by Donald Trump after illegally entering Venezuelan waters.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been given the last word on the use of the revenue from Venezuela's oil sales as the Trump administration oversees the country's industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro, according to a new report.
Thailand must urgently upgrade its flood and water management systems as climate change intensifies extreme weather, experts warned at the Water Resilience Forum 2026 on Monday.
Nova Scotia is set to reach its target of relying on 80 per cent renewable energy by 2030, mainly through new onshore wind farms.
Claudia Sheinbaum denied move was response to pressure from the US, after Trump said ‘zero’ oil would go to Cuba Mexico has cancelled a shipment of oil to Cuba , the country’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, appeared to confirm on Tuesday, but she insisted the decision was “sovereign” and not the response to pressure from the US. Fuel shortages are causing increasingly severe blackouts in Cuba, and Mexico has been the island’s biggest oil supplier since the US blocked shipments from Venezuela last month. Continue reading...
Used electric vehicles (EVs) now offer buyers the best value over the entire lifetime of the car, a study claims.
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Tuesday that oil shipments to Cuba have been suspended, reflecting a decision made by Petróleos Mexicanos.
The United States is the only country to pull out of the global agreement among nations to fight climate change. European diplomats say the U.S. reputation is suffering.
Manufacturers use method that labels plastic as ‘circular’ and climate-friendly, despite being mostly fossil-based Europe’s supermarket shelves are packed with brands billing their plastic packaging as sustainable, but often only a fraction of the materials are truly recovered from waste, with the rest made from petroleum. Brands using plastic packaging – from Kraft’s Heinz Beanz to Mondelēz’s Philadelphia – use materials made by the plastic manufacturing arm of the oil company Saudi Aramco. This article is part of a cross-border investigation, supported by IJ4EU and coordinated by the independent journalist Ludovica Jona, with the media outlets the Guardian, Voxeurop, Mediapart (France), Altreconomia (Italy), Público (Spain), Investigative Reporting Denmark, Deutsche Welle (Germany) and...
Experts are watching for how other countries will react as the ‘real economy’ shifts to cheaper, cleaner energy The United States has officially exited the Paris climate agreement for the second time, cementing Donald Trump ’s renewed break with the primary global venue to address global heating. The move leaves the US as the only country to have withdrawn from the pact, placing it alongside Iran, Libya and Yemen as the only countries not party to the agreement. While it will not halt global climate efforts, experts say it could significantly complicate them. Continue reading...
California marked a milestone this month with the return of an uninterrupted Highway 1 through the perilous, yet spectacular cliffs of Big Sur.
The EU’s landmark ban on Russian fossil fuels is heading for its first major test.
The energy interruption from the new Canada-to-New-England line raises questions about the region’s electricity mix.
The energy interruption from the new Canada to New England line raises questions about the region’s electricity mix.
[Ayin Network] With the widespread deterioration of Sudan's electricity grid following the outbreak of war, the energy crisis transformed into an economic dilemma affecting production, water, agriculture, and daily livelihoods. Amid this void, solar energy rose from a limited, secondary option to a practical solution relied upon by families, as well as the agricultural, industrial, and service sectors.
[Daba Finance] Germany is in talks with South Africa over an additional €720 million in concessional climate financing under the Just Energy Transition Partnership, according to Rainer Baake, Germany's special envoy for the program.
Project employs technology that can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes A hillside “battery” outside Plymouth in Devon has begun generating electricity using a first of a kind hydropower system embedded underground. The pioneering technology means one of the oldest forms of energy storage, hydropower , can be used to store and release renewable energy using even gentle slopes rather than the steep dam walls and mountains that are usually required. Continue reading...
Climate change has shifted from being a subject of policy discussion to becoming central to the global economic system in recent years.
Judicial review request made in Edinburgh says Avtandil Kalandadze of Russian-flagged Marinera is being detained unlawfully Lawyers acting for the wife of the captain of a Venezuela-linked oil tanker captured by US forces in UK waters are calling for a judicial review of his situation, claiming he is being detained unlawfully. The Marinera, a Russian-flagged vessel previously known as Bella 1, has been in the Moray Firth in recent days. Continue reading...
Scientists expect 41% of the projected global population to face the extremes, with ‘no part of the world’ immune The number of people living with extreme heat will more than double by 2050 if global heating reaches 2C, according to a new study that shows how the energy demands for air conditioners and heating systems are expected to change across the world. No region will escape the impact, say the authors. Although the tropics and southern hemisphere will be worst affected by rising heat, the countries in the north will also find it difficult to adapt because their built environments are primarily designed to deal with a cooler climate. Continue reading...
Today's signing of the Hamburg Declaration has been welcomed by business leaders but they warn that energy security "must not stop" at renewables
[Leadership] The Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) has reaffirmed its unwavering commitment to accountability in Nigeria's oil, gas, and mining sectors by strengthening its partnership with the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC).
[Namibian] Namibia stands to benefit from growing global demand for uranium, as countries look to nuclear power to meet clean-energy goals.
Solar geoengineering could halve the economic cost of climate change, but stopping it would cause temperatures to rebound sharply, leading to greater damage than unabated global warming
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- On January 26 every year, the world observes the International Day of Clean Energy, established by the United Nations General Assembly to drive clean energy solutions that care for the planet and improve lives.
Firms such as SLB and Halliburton could push ahead while some major oil producers question the stability of potential investments.
Last year's "Clear Horizons Act" died in committee after some Democrats warned about its impact on low-income residents.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- East Africa's economic growth is gaining momentum, driven by deeper regional integration, improving macroeconomic stability, and expanding investment in renewable energy, according to the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
[The Conversation Africa] As the world shifts to clean energy, minerals such as lithium, cobalt and manganese have become as important as oil once was. Africa holds large reserves of these critical minerals. Yet they are mostly exported as raw materials, returning as expensive green technologies made in factories overseas. South Africa's G20 presidency set up a new critical minerals framework that aims to help Africa's mineral-rich countries benefit more from local processing and manufacturing. Geoscientists Glen Nwaila and Grant
Energy secretary Ed Miliband says clean energy project is part of efforts to leave ‘the fossil fuel rollercoaster’ The UK and nine other European countries have agreed to build an offshore wind power grid in the North Sea in a landmark pact to turn the ageing oil basin into a “clean energy reservoir”. The countries will build windfarms at sea that directly connect to multiple nations through high-voltage subsea cables, under plans that are expected to provide 100GW of offshore wind power, or enough electricity capacity to power 143m homes. Continue reading...
[UN News] "Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you," the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production.
Altman’s campaigning for his company coincides with its use of enormous present resources to serve an imagined future Sam Altman has claimed over the years that the advancement of AI could solve climate change, cure cancer, create a benevolent superintelligence beyond human comprehension, provide a tutor for every student, take over nearly half of the tasks in the economy and create what he calls “universal extreme wealth”. In order to bring about his utopian future, Altman is demanding enormous resources from the present. As CEO of OpenAI, the world’s most valuable privately owned company, he has in recent months announced plans for $1tn of investment into datacenters and struck multibillion-dollar deals with several chipmakers. If completed, the datacenters are expected to use more power...
“Giving up is not an option - so many people depend on you,” the words of Maryanne Gichanga, a participant in a UN supported initiative, which aims to help farmers in Kenya find solutions to alleviate the pressures of climate change on agriculture production.
Critics say Labour's Warm Homes Plan runs the risk of landlords driving up rents to cover the hefty cost - or selling up and shrinking the rental market.
Startup David Energy is giving batteries to its New York City customers to help them reduce hefty demand charges on their monthly utility bills.
Jan. 24, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.
Floods, wildfires and water shortages: This is a warning of the real costs of climate change, experts say
While developers of the Seven Stars Energy Project say that the project supports renewable energy goals, not everyone living nearby is on board.
The Trump administration is considering a total blockade on oil imports to Cuba to drive regime change in the country, according to a new report.
California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta has filed suit against the Trump administration, alleging it has illegally claimed oversight of, and granted approvals for, oil rig pipelines.
US president asks ‘whatever happened to global warming?’ Well, it could be making our winter storms worse Donald Trump has erroneously cited an enormous winter storm that is set to deliver freezing temperatures and heavy snow to half of the US as supposed proof that the world is not heating up due to the burning of fossil fuels . Trump, who has repeatedly questioned and mocked established climate science in the past, posted of the storm on Truth Social: “Rarely seen anything like it before. Could the Environmental Insurrectionists please explain – WHATEVER HAPPENED TO GLOBAL WARMING???” Continue reading...
Attorney General Rob Bonta is challenging federal regulators' move to take over jurisdiction and approve Sable Offshore Corp.’s pipeline plan.
The department has issued a public health warning after reports that transformer oil is being used for medicinal purposes in some communities
The extreme cold continues to grip southern Manitoba and Winnipeg for another day. Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange coded cold warning for much of Manitoba, including Winnipeg. A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected, with wind chill values dropping into the minus 40 to minus 45 degree range....
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05863E, Review Article Suo Li, Libo Li, Hang Yang, Zhixuan Wang, Xiangrui Deng, Wenyi Lu, Wenhao Xu Lithium-sulfur (Li-S) batteries promise exceptional theoretical energy density but face persistent challenges, notably polysulfide shuttling and sluggish redox kinetics. High-entropy materials (HEMs), leveraging their distinctive configurational entropy and unparalleled compositional... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
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The Rhode Island Democrat isn't happy with colleagues moving away from talking about climate change.
Arctic air will blanket much of the U.S. this weekend, raising questions about market manipulation and grid reliability.
Tens of millions of people are in the path of a major winter storm. Federal cuts threaten efforts to understand the causes of such weather.
Operator says it does now know when the problem at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata province will be solved, after an alarm sounded during start-up The restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant was suspended in Japan on Thursday just a day after it went online for the first time in about 14 years, with the operator saying it does not know when the problem will be solved. The Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata province had been closed since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, but operations to relaunch it began on Wednesday after it received the final green light from the nuclear regulator . Continue reading...
The Philippines’ first natural gas discovery in more than a decade has raised hopes of the fossil fuel playing a bigger role in its energy mix and further finds near an ageing field as it aims to lower its reliance on coal and oil. President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr announced on Monday that a “significant natural gas discovery” was made at a well known as Malampaya East-1, or MAE-1, about 5km (3.1 miles) from the existing Malampaya gas field off the coast of Palawan. MAE-1 is estimated to contain...
The Trump administration is allowing China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at “unfair, undercut” prices at which Caracas sold the crude before the US removed President Nicolas Maduro, a US official said on Thursday. While the oil will be sold in the global marketplace, the administration has required that the majority be sold to the United States, the administration official said on condition of anonymity. The US says it will control Venezuela’s oil sales indefinitely after seizing Maduro...
The United States’ abrupt withdrawal earlier this month from dozens of international institutions, including the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change, was more than another episode of diplomatic retrenchment. It was a reminder that the post-war architecture of global governance, particularly in environmental affairs, is under strain. Against this backdrop, China’s decision to nominate Xiamen as the host city for the secretariat of the new High Seas Treaty should not be read as a quest for...
Emmanuel Macron said the ship was suspected of being part of a “shadow fleet” of oil tankers transporting Russian oil.
Despite geopolitical upheaval, sanctions, and military action, this South American state's proven oil reserves remain colossal.
ADVISORY: World Resources Institute’s Stories to Watch 2026 sophie.brady@wri.org Thu, 01/22/2026 - 11:48 Washington (January 22, 2026) — Join WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta on Thursday, January 29 from 9:00–10:30AM ET (3:00pm–4:30PM CET) for Stories to Watch 2026 , WRI’s flagship annual global briefing on the moments, trends and decisions set to define the year ahead for people, nature and climate. Register here . Last year marked a widening divide in global climate action: clean energy generation soared and EVs sales broke records, while the United States backpedaled on climate action and global development aid decreased. Sharply contrasting narratives are emerging around the economic transition — between the governments, businesses and...
Emily Kwong and Regina Barber of NPR's Short Wave podcast talk about the mysterious structure of ice, parents' heightened tolerance for disgust, and how penguins are adapting to climate change.
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we meet a doula who is helping moms-to-be prepare for hazards like hurricanes and extreme heat; track the growth of nuclear fusion startups; and get the details on the Chinese EVs coming to Canada, including when they'll be here and how much they'll cost.
President Donald Trump has rallied to reduce the headcount at agencies, including EPA, and roll back regulations to boost the energy industry.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange coded cold warning for much of Manitoba, including Winnipeg. A multi-day episode of very cold wind chills is expected, with wind chill values dropping into the minus 40 to minus 45 degree range. Here is a list of closures and cancellations around Manitoba as a result...
The plan to rebuild Venezuela’s economy could trigger a surge in illegal mining and human rights violations.
The restart of the world’s largest nuclear power plant was suspended in Japan on Thursday just hours after the process began, its operator said, but the reactor remains “stable”. Operations to relaunch a reactor at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa plant in Niigata province, closed since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, began late on Wednesday after it received the final green light from the nuclear regulator despite divided public opinion. But its operator, the Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco), said that...
Described by one researcher as looking ‘already dead’, the enigmatic creatures are one of the least understood species on the planet It looks more like a worn sock than a fearsome predator. It moves slower than an escalator. By most accounts, it is a clumsy and near-sightless relic drifting in the twilight waters of the Arctic, lazily searching for food scraps. But the Greenland shark, an animal one researcher (lovingly) said, “looks like it’s already dead”, is also one of the least understood, biologically enigmatic species on the planet. Continue reading...
Trump’s attacks on bedrock environmental and climate laws are inherently fragile — and could reflect the president’s preference for political dominance over lasting change.
The U.S. won't provide security guarantees to companies that plan to operate in Venezuela, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said.
Economists are exploring how banks’ exposure to carbon-intensive borrowers affects funding costs in the European repo market.
China installed 561 gigawatts of wind power electricity by the end of 2024, easily the largest amount in the world. The U.S. is second.
The draft National Electricity Policy 2026 proposes annual tariff resets, including automatic index-linked revisions, to ensure the financial health of power utilities. It aims to limit cross-subsidies for manufacturing and railways, while promoting competition in distribution and phasing out monopolies. The policy also emphasizes renewable energy, storage, and cybersecurity.
Researchers say event described as ‘major tipping point’ for clean energy in era of destabilised politics Wind and solar overtook fossil fuels in the European Union’s power generation last year, a report has found , in a “major tipping point” for clean energy. Turbines spinning in the wind and photovoltaic panels lit up by the sun generated 30% of the EU’s electricity in 2025, according to an annual review. Power plants burning coal, oil and gas generated 29%. Continue reading...
Learn more about the climate events that may have led to food shortages and the collapse of the Tang Dynasty.
In fall 2025, more than 50 educators and over 1,500 young people across Maine and New Hampshire participated in NASA’s Global Learning and Observation to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE) Green Down, a citizen science (also known as participatory science or community science) initiative that engages students and volunteers in tracking seasonal changes in plant life. By observing and documenting leaf color change and leaf drop, participants contributed valuable data used by scientists studying how ecosystems respond to a changing climate.
Venezuela's interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, has appointed a U.S.-trained economist to lead the country's main investment agency, a move widely seen as an attempt to attract foreign investment to the oil industry.
A slew of organizations have filed lawsuits against EPA's decision to give coal plants several more years to reduce water pollution.
KARIWA — The world's biggest nuclear power plant is set to restart on Wednesday for the first time since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, its Japanese operator said, despite persistent safety concerns among residents.
Tokyo Electric Power Company (Tepco) on Wednesday restarted its first nuclear reactor since the 2011 Fukushima disaster, with the utility’s safety measures set to be closely watched as it seeks to turn around its business amid ongoing clean-up efforts from the accident. Tepco brought back online the No 6 reactor at the seven-unit Kashiwazaki-Kariwa complex in Niigata Prefecture, northwest of Tokyo – the world’s largest nuclear power plant by output when fully operational – making it the 15th...
[This Day] Former Lagos Governor and ex-Minister of Power, Works and Housing, Babatunde Raji Fashola, CON, SAN, has written the foreword for Renewable Energy: Law and Policy in Nigeria - A Crosscutting Perspective by Dr Bitrus Joseph Bulama.
Venezuela received $300 million Tuesday as part of revenues from oil sales to the United States, interim President Delcy Rodriguez said.
The White House suffered three court losses last week, and the oil industry has grown alarmed by the president’s vendetta against the offshore wind industry.
Indian Oil Corporation is ready to process Venezuelan crude if supplies resume, recalling past imports. The company's robust refineries can handle the oil, according to its chairman. This comes amid geopolitical shifts and India's strong economic growth, which attracts global business interest. IOCL continues to invest in the energy sector.
New York — The annual World Economic Forum confab known as Davos has always had an optics problem. Picture a bunch of people descending in private jets to eat steak and appear on panels about alleviating poverty and fighting climate change (among other noble goals), while clinking cocktail glasses with other fellow rich people in … The post Davos is confronting two problems. Trump might be the easier one appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw clarified that the World Economic Forum in Davos serves as a platform for idea exchange, not formal trade negotiations. India is actively engaged with global economies on various fronts, and its economic growth and renewable energy initiatives are key discussion points at the event.
Gov. Mikie Sherrill wants to tap funds from clean energy programs to offset utility bill increases, while the state pursues more solar projects and virtual power plants.
The states' brief comes ahead of a rare en banc rehearing in federal appeals court in Washington.
“My prediction would be that electric prices are going to be to the 2026 election what egg prices were to the 2024 election,” said longtime climate activist Bill McKibben.
Aldi triumphed in the consumer watchdog’s laundry showdown, while some name brands failed to come out in the wash Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email The cheapest laundry stain removal spray from a major Australian supermarket is also one of the best-performing products in the field, according to a product test by consumer advocacy group Choice. Choice tested 23 stain remover powders and 20 pre-treater sprays on common garment stains caused by sweat, grass and mud, and cooking oil, as well as stubborn stains from chocolate ice-cream, tomato, baby food, blood and makeup. Sign up for the fun stuff with our rundown of must-reads, pop culture and tips for the weekend, every Saturday morning Continue reading...
The U.S. military has seized a seventh tanker transporting oil from Venezuela, as the Trump administration seeks to control the nation's oil exports and revenue.
State environmental regulator says Valhalla project, set to drill up to 20 gas wells in Canning basin, can proceed subject to conditions Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A controversial fracking proposal in Western Australia’s Kimberley region has been recommended for approval by the state’s Environmental Protection Authority, a move criticised as “outrageous” due to the project’s potential climate pollution and environmental impacts. The EPA on Tuesday recommended that the Valhalla project, which proposes to drill up to 20 gas wells in the Canning basin, proceed subject to certain conditions. Continue reading...
European countries now reliant on US liquified natural gas shipments, creating risk of higher bills amid recent tensions Donald Trump has a stranglehold over EU and UK energy supply as a result of Europe swapping its dependency on Russia for reliance on the US, analysis has shown. In part due to the war in Ukraine and the imposition of sanctions on Russian pipeline gas, European countries have become dependent on shipments of US liquified natural gas (LNG), according to a paper co-authored by the Clingendael Institute, in The Hague, the Ecologic Institute, in Berlin, and the Norwegian Institute of International Affairs. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] The Sahel, the semi-arid African region stretching from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Red Sea in the east, has become the epicentre of global terrorism, given the high number of attacks by armed groups and the resulting fatalities, including those suffered by civilians. This development is rooted in a complex interplay of factors. They include state fragility, illicit economies, limited presence of government in rural areas, and conflicts driven by resource scarcity due to climate shocks.
Follow updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast CEO of energy company behind Eraring coal power plant says extra two years will help with ‘smooth transition’ Frank Calabria , the CEO of Origin energy, spoke with RN this morning after an announcement Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring in New South Wales, would stay open for an additional two years until 2029. A lot of good progress has been made on the transition, a lot of new infrastructure, a lot of new energy assets behind the meter. This will just enable it [to be a] smoother transition. … We’ve made lots of investments, as you would imagine, in large batteries. We’ve got large wind farms underway, so do many other players in the sector. So we’re all aligned about making...
The government has announced the details of its long-awaited Warm Homes Plan which promises to cut energy bills.
The sightings come amid the most severe solar storm since 2003.
Storms of this severity can impact satellites, astronauts, and some commercial flights.
Russia said that the Trump administration has not followed through on assurances to release two Russian crew members detained after U.S. forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker earlier this month.
The northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, put on a show in parts of Canada, the U.S. and Europe overnight Monday into Tuesday, with the vivid display seen much farther south than usual amid intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms. Video that has been verified by Reuters shows shimmering green and pink hues in the sky over the Yukon hamlet of Mount Lorne.
An electrical outage at Chernobyl nuclear power plant risks dangerous fuel overheating, but experts say that the chances are extremely slim due to the age of the reactors, which were shut down over two decades ago
Keeping Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant open for an extra two years is effectively an insurance policy against an energy catastrophe.
The Trump administration canceled a grant meant to help city residents pay for insulation and new heating systems. The post Milwaukee pushes ahead on energy efficiency despite lost federal funds appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
New energy, artificial intelligence, electric vehicle (EV) and biotechnology companies will remain the driving force behind Hong Kong’s initial public offering (IPO) market in the coming years, according to the head of bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). “In the past year, dozens of new companies in green energy, automation and other sectors have listed in Hong Kong, enabling them to scale their research and global impact,” wrote Bonnie Chan Yiting, CEO of HKEX, in an...
Amateur conservationist and social media influencer Theerasak ‘Pop’ Saksritawee has a rare bond with Thailand’s critically endangered dugongs. With dugong fatalities increasing, Pop works alongside scientists at Phuket Marine Biological Centre to track the mammals with his drone and restore their disappearing seagrass habitat. Translating complex science for thousands online, Pop raises an urgent alarm about climate change, pollution and habitat loss — before Thailand’s dugongs vanish forever 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 . Do solar panels release more emissions than burning fossil fuels? Solar panels produce far less emissions than coal or natural gas. “Lifecycle emissions” counts all aspects of raw materials, manufacturing, transport, installation, operation, and disposal. A major National Renewable Energy Laboratory review of thousands of studies found that while some emissions are generated when solar panels are manufactured and shipped, their lifetime emissions are much lower than fossil fuels. Coal’s lifecycle climate pollution is about 23 times higher than solar power, and natural gas about...
Nach dreijährigem Kampf gegen Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs: Midnight Oil verliert Gründungsmitglied Rob Hirst. Rob Hirst ist im Alter von 70 Jahren verstorben. Nach einem fast dreijährigen Kampf gegen Bauchspeicheldrüsenkrebs starb der Schlagzeuger von Midnight Oil Medienberichten zufolge friedlich im Kreise seiner Familie. Er hinterlässt seine Ehefrau Lesley Holland sowie die drei Töchter Gabriella, Lex und Jay. Spenden statt Blumen „Nach einem fast dreijährigen heroischen Kampf ist Rob nun... Der Beitrag Midnight Oil trauert: Schlagzeuger Rob Hirst mit 70 verstorben erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07175E, Paper Quan Zong, Xuelian Liu, Keyi Chen, Qi-Long Zhang, Haoran Yuan, Shuang Zhou, Guoying Wei, Gongxun Bai, Anqiang Pan Aqueous zinc‐ion batteries (ZIBs) are promising candidates for large‐scale energy storage owing to their high safety, low cost, and environmental friendliness. However, the practical application of ZIBs remains challenged by... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A powerful geomagnetic storm caused by an X-class solar flare and a fast-moving coronal mass ejection has disrupted Earth's magnetic field, pushing auroras far beyond their usual polar range. As scientists monitor impacts, the event highlights how solar storms, flares and CMEs affect both the night sky and modern technology.
Glenfarne Group said it has enough customers to get ready for a decision on a major liquefied natural gas facility.
The shale patch in North Dakota is where the billionaire wildcatter first proved that fracking could be successfully applied to previously untouchable oil reserves.
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern say their merger would decrease emissions-heavy truck traffic. Rail shippers argue the opposite.
A two-year extension to the life of Australia's largest coal-fired power station has been criticised by those concerned about the speed of the renewable energy transition.
Major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field may make northern lights visible far more south than usual The aurora could be visible across Canada and much of the northern tier of US states on Monday night, and possibly even further south, following a major disturbance in the Earth’s magnetic field, a forecast shows. The forecast, from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s space weather prediction center, comes amid intense geomagnetic and solar radiation storms, said Shawn Dahl, service coordinator at the center. Continue reading...
Life of Eraring power station in Lake Macquarie extended to April 2029, Origin Energy says Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s largest coal-fired power plant, Eraring, will stay open for an extra two years until 2029, amid concerns about the national energy grid’s ability to support demand ahead of the station’s planned retirement. The operator of the plant in Lake Macquarie, Origin Energy, had previously agreed a deal with the New South Wales government to extend Eraring’s closure from 2025 to August 2027 . While the state environment minister said the new extension would contribute to NSW’s emissions reductions, climate advocates described it as a “disaster” for emissions targets...
Once a lifeline of northern Bengal, Bangladesh’s Karatoya River now drifts through Bogura as a fragmented, polluted channel, where climate change and human neglect quietly reshape livelihoods, memory, and everyday life. Flowing through the heart of Bogura, the Karatoya River bears the weight of a long, visible decline. Once one of northern Bengal’s major […]
It never used to be possible to attribute individual weather events to climate change and map their full consequences. Thanks to the work of two pioneering climate scientists, it is now
Transitioning from fossil fuels to renewable power is crucial. The opening of Tesla's first "gigafactory", which used economies of scale to electrify our transport and energy systems, marked a turning point in this endeavour
Trust had $254m invested in companies such as Chevron, BP and Shell in 2024, a nine-year record, analysis shows The Gates Foundation Trust holds hundreds of millions of dollars in fossil fuel extractors despite Bill Gates’ claims of divestment made in 2019. End-of-year filings reveal that in 2024 the trust invested $254m in companies that extract fossil fuels such as Chevron, BP and Shell. This was a nine-year record and up 21% from 2016, Guardian analysis found. Adjusting for inflation, it was the highest amount since 2019. Continue reading...
China has proposed to host the secretariat of a new treaty governing the high seas, in what observers say is the latest effort by Beijing to proactively play a bigger role in shaping international rules of order. Days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to pull the US from 66 international organisations, including United Nations commissions and major bodies set up to tackle climate change, China has bid for Xiamen in Fujian province – a coastal hub that sits on the Taiwan...
New oil and gas leases could open more than a billion acres of U.S. coastal waters to development. The post U.S. public invited to weigh in on major offshore drilling proposal appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Nyasa Times] January 16, 2026. Phalombe District. A crowd gathered for hope, 41 million trees to be planted, communities to be rebuilt after devastating floods, resilience against climate change.
Around the world, railways are considered as pillars of climate action. Electric trains produce fewer emissions than road or air transport. Yet the experience of Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway highlights a growing paradox: infrastructure designed to be climate-friendly is itself increasingly exposed to climate shocks.
For much of the past decade, the energy transition debate has largely revolved around one question: can clean technologies work at scale? That is increasingly being answered. Solar panels, wind turbines, batteries and electric vehicles (EVs) have moved into the mainstream as key technologies become more cost-effective, efficient and faster to deploy. In many markets, these energy sources are no longer the future of energy; they are the present. The challenge is no longer simply proving that more...
[Daily Maverick] Climate refugees who abandon drying agricultural lands in frontier countries and head to South Africa to seek new livelihoods are encountering crushing hardship in this country.
Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr said on Monday that a “significant” discovery of natural gas had been made near the country’s sole producing offshore site. About 2.8 billion cubic metres (98 billion cubic feet) of natural gas was found 5km (three miles) east of the Malampaya Field near the island of Palawan, Marcos said, or enough to provide power to 5.7 million homes for a year. The Philippines has some of the region’s highest energy costs and faces a looming crisis as the Malampaya...
Himalayan forests are experiencing an unprecedented winter fire season, breaking decades of predictable patterns. Uttarakhand has recorded the highest number of fire alerts nationwide since November 1, with December emerging as a particularly active month. Scientists attribute this alarming trend to climate variability intensifying natural fire cycles, indicating a significant ecological shift.
New York Times: There's a growing effort to bring off-grid energy solutions to millions.
If enacted, the Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis.
It’s time to start talking realistically about limiting the size and range of Pyongyang’s arsenal.
New batteries in electric vehicles could store more energy, charge faster and last longer, while lowering fire risk
Kyrylo Budanov arrives in US heading delegation for further talks on peace proposals. What we know on day 1,425 Russia is taking aim at Ukraine’s nuclear power system , Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Sunday, as the Kremlin continues to try to freeze Ukraine into submission by crippling its energy grid. “We do not see any willingness on the part of the aggressor to comply with any agreements or end the war,” the Ukrainian president said. “Instead, there is ample information about preparations for further Russian strikes on our energy sector and infrastructure, including facilities and networks that serve our nuclear power plants . Each such Russian strike on the energy sector amid such a harsh winter weakens and undermines the efforts of key states – in particular the United States – to...
The Tata Steel Chess Tournament in Wijk aan Zee was briefly delayed after climate activists from Extinction Rebellion dumped 2,025 kg of coal at the venue, accusing sponsor Tata Steel of pollution and “sportswashing.” Protesters highlighted alleged carbon and lead emissions, while organisers defended the event’s sporting and cultural value, urging respect and safety as the tournament resumed under heightened coordination with authorities.
Since early December, the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned. They were all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since … The post What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In an era of rapid globalization, economic growth has come with trade-offs. To make room for urban development or fossil fuel extraction, countries often clear forests, pollute water and decimate wildlife populations. However, while nations and businesses build […]
CAIRO, Jan 16 (MENA) – The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said on Friday that several oil and gas companies operating in Egypt have drilled a number of successful wells in their concession areas in the Western Desert, Eastern Desert and the Nile Delta, including five new exploratory wells. In a statement, the ministry … The post Egypt announces new oil and gas discoveries adding 47 mln cu ft of gas, 4,300 bpd appeared first on Egypt Independent.
In the latest act of resistance in a decades-long fight over Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, thirteen organizations have filed an amended lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re-opened the refuge's coastal plain to oil and gas leasing in the fall.
Net-zero commitments are now commonplace across Hong Kong’s property sector. Many major developers have announced targets for 2030 and 2050, often framed around energy efficiency, renewable energy and greener buildings. This is welcome. However, as climate ambition becomes the norm, a more uncomfortable question comes into focus: how many of these commitments are grounded in a serious understanding of what decarbonisation actually entails? What remains largely missing from Hong Kong’s climate...
[Afrobarometer] Majorities say crop failure and soil erosion have become more severe in their area over the past decade.
[IPS] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration's established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs.
[Liberian Observer] The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, is participating in the 2026 Future Minerals Forum (FMF), currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is leading Liberia's engagement with global policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and technical experts shaping the future of the minerals and mining sector.
Unaddressed climate change is even more expensive.
Trump officials welcomed dozens of coal and industry execs to the newly reinstated National Coal Council on Thursday and vowed to revive the sector.
Indo-Russian dies to deepen? Russia is ramping up efforts to deepen non-energy economic ties with India, with firms exploring localisation across sectors such as engineering, shipbuilding, IT, renewables and metallurgy.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CLIMATE change is significantly impacting coffee farming in Tanzania, increasing production costs and reducing yields, according to the Paradox of Climate-Smart Coffee (PACSMAC) project findings.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges posed by climate variability and climate change.
The first U.S.-brokered sale of Venezuelan crude under President Donald Trump's new energy plan went to Vitol, a global oil trading firm whose senior U.S.-based trader has been a major donor to Trump's re-election campaign.
Initiatives at the Department of Energy could affect everything from nuclear power to efficiency standards.
The British prime minister commits to a major expansion of offshore wind as he eyes a 2030 clean power milestone. Just don’t tell his friend Donald.
A company claims its deep-sea approach to desalination would cut energy use by about 40 percent compared to conventional plants.
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
Union delegate Robert Oram was sacked by BHP over the incident, which occurred in a crib hut on the Goonyella coal mine on January 26 last year.
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
Senate Bill 1137 establishes a 3,200-foot minimum distance between new oil wells and homes, schools, hospitals, parks and other places where people live, work and gather.
The United States has finalised a sale of Venezuelan oil – the first since Washington took control of the sector following the toppling of Nicolas Maduro, a US official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday. According to the official, who did not identify the buyer, the deal is worth US$500 million, and additional sales could take place in the coming days or weeks. “President Trump brokered a historic energy deal with Venezuela, immediately following the arrest of narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro,...
The Trump administration is considering sending private military contractors to Venezuela to guard energy assets in the South American country as it seeks to oversee its industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
These overview articles and reports will help you catch up on the legal, scientific, and economic landscape for climate change and energy. The post 5 climate resources to get you up to speed for 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
As the FY27 Budget nears, agriculture stakeholders are pushing for increased investment in technology, digital systems, and climate-ready infrastructure. Experts advocate for a shift from welfare to growth, emphasizing productivity, rural demand, and resilience. Targeted support for the dairy sector, climate-resilient infrastructure, and digital agriculture are highlighted as crucial for long-term economic expansion and food security.
Video posted on X showed troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of The Veronica in a pre-dawn seizure in the Caribbean on Thursday.
Despite ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certifications, Beef Emissions Can Be Lower, but Never Low shannon.paton@… Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:00 Few foods take a higher toll on the planet than beef. Of all protein-rich foods, beef and lamb are generally highest in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, land use and water pollution per unit of protein. At the same time, a growing number of certifications are entering the marketplace offering seemingly “sustainable” beef. A burning question for food companies and conscious consumers alike is: How can I purchase beef that’s truly “better” than average for the climate, animal welfare and other environmental concerns? Beef Purchasing in Food Service: Considerations for Companies on Balancing Climate and...
The Energy Department says it’s legally sound to shift more than half a billion dollars to help revive old and closed coal plants. Department officials, legal experts and lawmakers disagree.
Scientists say their Stomata In-Sight tool can observe plants "breathe," which could be used to bioengineer crops that require less water, making them potentially more resilient to climate change.
It may well be safer, easier and cheaper for US companies to procure whatever oil the US economy needs at home There are a few reasons that Donald Trump – now self-anointed acting President of Venezuela , as well as the United States – might be so excited about appropriating Venezuela’s oil . Trump may be counting on some boost from cheap oil to the US economy: he is obsessed with the price of gas . As the midterm elections approach, he has become concerned about unemployment . Deeply imprinted memories of scarcity during the oil crises of the 1970s may prime his belief that cheap oil cures it all. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see a catastrophic […]
The challenge targets an Interior fossil fuel development program that scrapped protections implemented under the Biden administration.
The developer of a planned rail line to increase oil exports has hired the longtime ally of President Donald Trump.
A proposal for sharper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions "will spur long-term investment" in solar panels, electric vehicles and other technologies.
A dramatic video showing the moment a fireball erupts as a container ship ploughs into an oil tanker has been shown at a manslaughter trial.
A requirement to set minimum prices for their cars in the European Union will reduce sales there for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, but higher profit margins will eventually improve their bottom lines and brand reputations, according to analysts and industry officials. Assemblers of Chinese pure-electric cars from BYD to Leapmotor will avoid a brutal discount war after European authorities accepted price undertakings to replace punitive anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35.3 per cent. Minimum...
Companies Are Finding New Ways to Use Waste and Fight Climate Change alicia.cypress… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:45 Not long ago, the idea of harvesting almond shells and sewage sludge to lock away climate-harming emissions might have sounded like something out of a science fiction movie. Today, it’s not only possible — it’s happening. A new wave of startups is turning agricultural waste and forest residues into permanent carbon dioxide removal using a process known as biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS). These BiCRS startups sell carbon credits to companies seeking an efficient and verifiable tool for achieving climate targets. Reducing emissions alone won’t be enough to reach net-zero and climate-related goals, so carbon dioxide removal is becoming an important...
The EPA administrator discussed deregulation and energy demand over lunch with Republicans.
The world is likely to miss the Paris Agreement goals to limit global heating to between 1.5 and 2 degrees above the pre-industrial average, making climate adaptation and “net negative” policies increasingly important.
Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06668A, Paper Xinran Fu, Yicai Pan, Zhixiang Chen, Fulong Li, Yongqiang Yang, Min Chen, Haoran Tu, Tianyu Qiu, Zhenyue Xing, Peng Rao, Zhenye Kang, Wenjun Zhang, Xiaodong Shi, Lutong Shan, Xinlong Tian The applications of Zn-I2 batteries are plagued by severe side reactions, including the polyiodide shuttle on the cathode and parasitic by-products on the zinc anode. Herein, we introduce an amino... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator and climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description Global warming continues to ramp up, with 2025 one of the hottest three years we've ever observed, and probably the hottest in over 100,000 years. With these scorching temperatures, we've seen devastation in the form of natural disasters, like heatwaves, wildfires, floods, storms and droughts. So what will this year bring in terms of climate change? And how are climate scientists able to answer this before the year is even fully underway? Ultimately, though, the biggest questions for a our climate have us much to do with the political as the planetary...
KHARKIV (UKRAINE) - Russia pummelled a power plant early Tuesday as it kept up pressure on Ukraine's battered energy system, while unidentified drones hit two oil tankers in the Black Sea.
The American Petroleum Institute’s CEO also spoke Tuesday about the oil potential in Iran and Venezuela amid global uncertainty.
Patrick Pouyanne said it would take years to increase Venezuela’s oil output to above 3 million barrels a day from fewer than 1 million currently.
State legislators are pushing legislation to bar climate change lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.
The government is seeking to tap emissions-reduction potential across the energy, agriculture, forestry, waste and industrial sectors.
As China pushes to take the global lead in building space-based solar power stations, a new study warns that powerful lasers beaming energy back to Earth could pose serious risks to other satellites in the increasingly crowded low-Earth orbit. If these beams miss their targets – because of tracking errors or system malfunctions – they could strike nearby spacecraft, overheat solar panels or trigger electrical discharges, according to a team from the Beijing Institute of Satellite Environment...
A report warns that we may have seriously underestimated the rate of warming, which could damage economic growth
Atmospheric rivers — and the flooding they bring — are intensifying with climate change. For the past decade, the same hurricane hunter planes used to study cyclones have been flying straight into these West Coast rain-makers. Why? Because the data they collect proves these flights can significantly improve forecasts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how that evidence is driving a major expansion of the program.
Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last year In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy rollbacks by Donald Trump’s administration were not significant factors in the increase because they were only put in place this year, the study authors said. Heat-trapping gases from the...
Researchers successfully beamed power from a plane to Earth, paving the way for orbital energy.
The agency wants to curtail a section of the Clean Water Act that Democratic governors have used to restrict fossil fuel development.
China’s massive solar cell and battery factors are not only helping it reduce its emissions but are now cutting greenhouse pollution around the world.
FRANKFURT - Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, the reinsurer Munich Re said on Tuesday, but warned of a still “alarming” picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.
China's growth with solar and wind energy has outpaced every other major nation around the world combined in an effort to combat climate change.
If enacted, Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over role in climate crisis US lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability. In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil lawsuits against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis, unless plaintiffs allege violations of specific environmental or labor laws. A similar proposal in Utah would block lawsuits over climate-warming emissions, unless a court finds the defendant violated a statute or permit. Continue reading...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's role as a global leader in the energy transition was underscored during the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in the United Arab Emirates.
The increase in planet-warming emissions came after two years of decline as demand for electricity has been surging.
France's emissions cuts slowed for a second straight year in 2025 and remain off track to meeting its pledged climate goals, according to a provisional government-commissioned forecast published on Tuesday.
Federal courts are grappling with the administration's power to curtail wind development and bolster oil and gas drilling off U.S. coasts.
Two draft environmental analyses explore reopening large areas in coastal and interior California to oil and gas development.
Last summer, when Iran came under attack from the U.S. and Israel, it raced to get its oil out to the world as quickly as it could.
House lawmakers had sought to prohibit Washington from spending money on its 2020 climate lawsuit against Big Oil.
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand's leading oil and gas company, has warned that outdated petroleum laws could threaten the country's energy security if they are not revised soon.
China is stepping up its efforts to use its vast coal reserves instead of oil to produce plastics and synthetic rubber. Coal can be refined to make olefins – an essential raw material for tens of thousands of chemical products that include plastics, synthetic fibres and rubber. While the mainstream practice is to produce olefins from oil, using coal can bring significant cost savings and might help to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuel at a time when Donald Trump is seeking to expand...
Two China-flagged supertankers that were sailing to Venezuela to pick up debt-paying crude cargoes amid the US oil embargo on the Opec country have made U-turns and are now heading back to Asia, LSEG shipping data showed on Monday. Following the US announcement last week of a US$2 billion deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, US President Donald Trump said China would not be deprived of Venezuela’s crude. But the Asian country, the first market of the...
Fusion energy startups are drawing billions as rising A.I.-driven power demand pushes the technology closer to commercial reality.
Exclusive: ClimatePartner analysis shows how move would risk plunging Earth further into climate catastrophe US plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could by 2050 consume more than a tenth of the world’s remaining carbon budget to limit global heating to 1.5C, according to an exclusive analysis. The calculation highlights how any moves to further exploit the South American nation’s oil reserves – the largest in the world, at least on paper – would put increasing pressure on climate goals, and risk plunging the Earth further into climate catastrophe. Continue reading...
The US is set to exit the UN climate treaty and key global science institutions under a Trump directive, a move critics say will isolate the country and deepen climate and biodiversity risks
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time U.S. nemesis and provoking defiant words from the island's leadership. - REUTERS
Picture is as murky as a barrel of oil, with US companies in 2026 expecting their first production drop in four years US shale-oil producers were already contending with oil prices at four-year lows. News that they may soon face a significant competitor in their back yard likely wasn’t how frackers wanted to greet 2026. The US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolaá Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, hit the share prices of independent shale-oil producers, such as Diamondback Energy and Devon Energy, last week. Continue reading...
The president’s embrace of fossil fuels and withdrawal from the global fight against climate change will make it hard to keep warming at safe levels, scientists said.
French farmers have vowed to keep up the pressure with blockades on motorways and at ports on Monday, while blockades at oil depots were broken up by police over the weekend.
President Trump expressed displeasure with ExxonMobil's assessment of Venezuela's investment climate, calling their stance "too cute." This follows a meeting where Trump urged oil firms to engage directly with the US, not the Venezuelan government. ExxonMobil's CEO deemed the country "uninvestable" due to current commercial frameworks. Trump's administration is actively seeking US oil company investment to aid Venezuela's recovery.
The rise in Bureau of Land Management approvals reflects the administration’s push to increase domestic fossil fuel production.
New York and Hawaii could expand the legal battlefield and seek to hold companies liable for disasters that cause premiums to rise.
The caution comes as President Donald Trump pulls the U.S. out of key global climate organizations.
Of course, bitcoin critics would argue there is nothing truly gained here in terms of energy efficiency.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time US nemesis. Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but no cargoes have departed from Venezuelan ports to the Caribbean country since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in early January amid a strict US oil blockade on the Opec country, shipping data shows. “THERE...
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, January 4, 2026 thru Sat, January 10, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) Analysis: UK renewables enjoy record year in 2025 – but gas power still rises Carbon Brief, Simon Evans & Ho Woo Nam, Jan 2, 2025. The Year in Climate: Attacks on Science, the Start of Trump’s Second Term and Surging Electricity Demand Foreshadow a Future Filled with Uncertainty Global inaction on fossil fuel and plastic treaties, the dismantling of federal agencies and regulations and the rapid rise of data centers were just a few of the consequential stories that Inside Climate News tracked in 2025. Inside...
A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make […] The post Chinese researchers develop high-voltage sodium–sulfur battery that could challenge lithium batteries appeared first on Digital Trends.
India faces escalating disaster risks due to geography, climate change, and development patterns, as starkly illustrated in 2025 by devastating floods and heatwaves. While response capacity has improved, a persistent imbalance favors reactive relief over proactive preparedness, a gap highlighted by contrasting events like Cyclone Phailin and Bihar's recurring floods.
Follow all today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the transition. Appointed “president of negotiations” for Cop31 under the deal that handed Turkey hosting rights for the conference, Australia’s climate change and energy minister has told Guardian Australia a focus ahead of the summit would be talking to countries “with whom we don’t traditionally agree”. Sydney: showers increasing, maximum 26C. Melbourne: possible morning shower, maximum 20C. Brisbane: partly cloudy, maximum 31C. Perth: sunny, maximum...
This collapse is central to the scepticism voiced by oil companies. Restoring production on a meaningful scale is not a matter of restarting wells. It would require rebuilding pipelines, upgraders, refineries, power supply and skilled manpower, all of which demand long-term capital commitments.
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a Russian oil depot in Volgograd on Saturday, with no immediate reports of casualties. This incident follows a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, which included the use of a hypersonic missile. Both nations continue to target energy infrastructure amidst escalating conflict.
President Trump hosted top oil and gas executives at the White House. He paused the discussion to inspect his new ballroom construction. The project is privately funded and ahead of schedule. The ballroom will accommodate large events and inauguration ceremonies. Oil companies plan to invest billions in Venezuela's infrastructure and oil production.
Hopes that tougher sanctions and lower oil prices could derail Putin’s war effort underestimate how far the Kremlin has rewired its economy Pacing inside the Kremlin last weekend, as news feeds churned out minute-by-minute reports of Donald’s Trump’s Venezuelan coup, Vladimir Putin may have been wondering what it would mean for the price of oil . Crude oil has lubricated the Russian economy for decades – far more than gas exports to Europe – and so the threat of falling oil prices, prompted by US plans for control of Venezuela’s rigs, will have been a source of concern. Continue reading...
Early on Jan 3, news broke that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. troops and was being flown to New York to stand trial. Later that day, President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. Protests erupted almost immediately, reviving the Iraq War–era slogan, “no blood for oil.” Host Megan McArdle breaks down the long, troubled history of Venezuelan oil and explains why the U.S. has a responsibility to help rebuild the country's economy.
President Trump met with oil executives to discuss investments in Venezuela's oil sector following President Maduro's capture, presenting the country as secure for business. Industry leaders expressed caution, with one stating Venezuela is currently "uninvestable" without significant reforms. The US administration plans to manage company access to Venezuela's oil resources, sidelining Caracas from negotiations.
A recent study suggests that government-funded Indigenous-led conservation efforts in Canada are having a sustained impact in the fight against climate change.
As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production and the road ahead.
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump met with the heads of major oil companies on Friday after saying the world's biggest producers have pledged $100 billion to revive Venezuela's oil sector.
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
Country is ‘uninvestable’ today, president told, but CEOs signal they are ready to spend with support Donald Trump promised oil giants “total safety, total security” in Venezuela in an effort to persuade them to invest $100bn in the country’s infrastructure after US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro from power. At a roundtable press conference at the White House on Friday afternoon with more than a dozen oil executives, including leaders from Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhilips, the US president doubled down on claims that Maduro’s arrest presents American oil companies with an unprecedented opportunity for extraction. Continue reading...
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the United States will continue to pursue military conflicts abroad as long as its economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
Meta will finance Oklo’s purchase of uranium for its reactors. It’s a massive vote of confidence for both the startup and nuclear power, but challenges remain.
Trump's renewed focus on Greenland raises questions over oil and mineral wealth, with critics pointing to investor interests linked to Bezos and Gates as Arctic resources gain value.
The country holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but its oil industry now operates far below its historical potential. The post Five keys to understanding Venezuela’s oil history appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.
President Donald Trump and executives for several U.S. oil companies discussed a potential $100 billion investment in Venezuela's energy sector.
The president huddled with oil industry leaders at the White House on Friday to discuss investing in Venezuela.
The ice-covered island may be strategically important, but it's unclear that it could be a commercially viable source of minerals and oil in the near future
We all know trees are climate heroes. They pull carbon dioxide out of the air, release the oxygen we breathe, and help combat climate change. Now, for the first time, our research has uncovered the hidden world of the tiny organisms living in the bark of trees. We discovered they are quietly helping to purify […]
EPA plans to ease regulatory pressure on coal ash dumps in a bid to keep coal-fired power viable for fueling the data center boom.
Lawmakers didn't vote on another bill to codify executive orders on showerheads.
Reliance Industries is considering resuming Venezuelan crude oil purchases if non-US buyers are permitted, awaiting regulatory clarity. Other Indian refiners like Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp are also open to Venezuelan oil under similar conditions. This potential shift comes as India faces pressure to reduce Russian oil imports.
[Daba Finance] Africa's oil and gas sector ended 2025 on a stronger footing than expected, despite lower crude prices and continued pressure from environmental groups and global investors. Several delayed or suspended projects moved forward, signaling renewed momentum across key producing countries.
See how Trump’s capture of Maduro and control of Venezuela’s oil sales could affect China, Cuba and the United States.
[The Conversation Africa] At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, one decision stood out with major consequences for Africa: countries agreed on a new set of progress indicators.
Meta announced deals with nuclear three nuclear energy companies on Friday to develop nuclear plants and power its AI data centers in Ohio.
As Trump targets Venezuelan oil exports, the Coast Guard has put out a call for specialists who can fix captured tankers so they won’t be turned away from U.S. ports.
Withdrawing from the world’s premier climate science organization supports the president’s views about global warming.
Arizona Rep. Eli Crane has called efforts to limit planet-warming emissions "climate conspiracy nonsense."
For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigence Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations Donald Trump’s latest attack on climate action takes place amid rapidly rising temperatures , rising sea levels, still-rising greenhouse gas emissions, burgeoning costs from extreme weather and the imminent danger that the world will trigger “tipping points” in the climate system that will lead to catastrophic and irreversible changes. The US president’s decision to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the world’s leading body of climate scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, will not alter...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07366A, Paper Yan Jin, Jihao Qin, Jin Cao, Zhenyang Zhang, Xin An, Shenghan Wang, Xue-Lin Yang Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries present a compelling route for sustainable energy storage yet remain hindered by uncontrolled dendritic growth and the parasitic polyiodide shuttle effect. Here, we surmount these challenges by... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Vietnam has raised concerns about delays in its nuclear power plans and is seeking a new partner to replace Japan while pushing talks with Russia