As once again we look at Viking standing idle in optimal conditions for wind power we must ask why was this ever allowed to happen?
US investment groups are actively pursuing opportunities in Venezuela's oil sector following the lifting of sanctions and a new hydrocarbons law. Lionheart Capital is leading the charge with a proposed merger to create the first Nasdaq-listed company offering direct access to Venezuelan oil assets, aiming for a $1 billion valuation.
In a recent statement, Finland's foreign minister Elina Valtonen expressed support for India's decision to acquire Russian oil, emphasizing that New Delhi is operating within the framework of the Western-imposed price cap. She underlined that the intention of the cap is to limit the profits of Russia rather than disrupt international trade.
Climate minister Chris Bowen says country must prepare for changing world and can play bigger role in reducing emissions Australia will find exporting fossil fuels increasingly difficult but can switch to exporting clean energy products, the president of the next UN climate negotiations has declared. Speaking at a climate conference in Bonn, Germany, Chris Bowen, Australia’s minister for climate change and energy, argued his country had led the global push to “transition away from fossil fuels” – based on the rapid growth of renewable energy and batteries in its domestic power grids – and that its economy could manage the switch. Continue reading...
Underfloor heating, gas fires and storage heaters are also in the Energy Secretary's sights as he tries to cut Britain's carbon emissions.
Oil prices fell sharply on Friday after President Donald Trump said the United States was nearing an agreement with Iran.
Once the dominant source of U.S. electricity, coal has steadily lost market share due to competition from cheaper natural gas, renewable energy expansion, aging power plants, and environmental regulations.
The US has surged to become the world's top oil exporter, surpassing Saudi Arabia and Russia. This significant shift, driven by robust domestic production and strategic reserve releases, marks a dramatic reversal from past dependence. Disruptions in the Middle East and sanctions on Russia have reshaped global energy dynamics, granting the US new geopolitical leverage.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to […]
The industry was booming before Congress repealed clean energy tax credits and the Trump administration began fighting wind and solar projects. The post Companies cancel clean energy projects that would have created 40,000 jobs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda's oil journey has been defined less by extraction than by expectation -- a revolving door of ministers, shifting deadlines, and a promise of "first oil" that has survived nearly two decades of political optimism and policy delays. In 2013, Irene Muloni, then Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, was upbeat at a high-level dialogue, confidently assuring the country that oil would soon be extracted from the ground to power Uganda's growth and development.
[IPS] Bonn -- Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world's most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent's climate and health landscape - increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms.
Most Democrats and moderate Republicans agree that global warming is increasing the cost of living, a new survey shows.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01852A, Communication Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Enis Oğuzhan Eren, Evgeny Senokos, Tim Horner, Leonardo Cancellara, Ernesto Scoppola, Jiyong Kim, Morten Johansen, Kangkang Ge, Barbara Daffos, Pierre-Louis Taberna, Patrice Simon, Paolo Giusto Sodium-ion batteries are considered a promising and sustainable energy-storage technology, yet achieving competitive energy density requires electrode materials with high reversible capacity. Here, we introduce a chemical vapor deposition strategy... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Oil prices dropped below $90 per barrel as US President Donald Trump announced a framework agreement with Iran, signaling an end to the conflict and the expected reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. This development follows a week of heightened tensions and Iran's earlier threat to close the vital shipping lane, which had previously kept oil prices elevated.
The Energy Department is giving millions to a company partially led by a far-right activist and telecom executive to build the nation’s first coal-fired power plant since 2013.
The department said the Obama administration could have done more to police opposition to the oil pipeline.
Scientists at a climate law conference said they will continue to study how corporate pollution leads to stronger heat waves, hurricanes and other disasters.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A Kenyan community-led initiative promoting climate-resilient pastoralism has gained global recognition after the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) awarded it for advancing innovative and inclusive approaches to sustainable agrifood systems.
This blog is now closed – see our latest full report on the Middle East crisis Three Indian seafarers were killed in a US attack on an oil tanker earlier this week, India’s shipping minister, Sarbananda Sonowal, said. “It is deeply unfortunate to learn of the tragic incident aboard the Palau-flagged MT Settebello. Sadly, three Indian seafarers initially reported missing are now confirmed dead after bodies have been located and identified,” he wrote in a post on X. The Middle East is being pulled deeper into crisis & the consequences reach far beyond the region.” Continue reading...
Home Minister Amit Shah announced that most of the Northeast may be free from the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act by next year, citing an 80% reduction in violent incidents and AFSPA-covered areas. This progress coincides with a historic oil and mineral exploration pact between Assam and Nagaland, boosting regional development and energy self-reliance.
Wet weather and a power outage at Cenovus oilsands operations have helped push American oil reserves to their lowest level since 2020.
President Trump is openly threatening to seize Iran's Kharg Island, a critical oil export hub, as a drastic measure to force Tehran into a deal. This marks a significant shift from his previous anti-interventionist stance, raising concerns about escalation and the potential for a costly, open-ended deployment.
PARIS (FRANCE) - Planetary heating is intensifying and key climate indicators are deteriorating, top scientists have said, warning that funding decisions affecting Earth observation systems in the United States and other countries threaten efforts to track global warming.
[Nile Post] Parliament has approved a government request to borrow up to €168.98 million (approximately Shs 710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project aimed at boosting coffee production and mitigating the effects of climate change.
The global weather pattern threatens to worsen floods and heat waves already intensifying due to climate change. But it may also mean fewer hurricanes.
The U.S. Treasury Department made revisions to seven key licenses that govern oil, natural gas, petrochemical and mining operations in Venezuela.
Batteries are an essential part of the transition to renewable energy, and Switzerland is going all-in by building a massive underground system.
Meteorologists forecast it will rival – or exceed – record El Niño from 1997 and further heat globe El Niño, Nature’s chaotic climate agent, has formed in a warmed-up Pacific Ocean and is expected to grow to historic strength, meteorologists announced on Thursday. Experts said the El Niño, a natural warming cycle, should further heat a globe already warming from fossil fuel pollution and will probably turbocharge extreme weather across the planet. Meteorologists forecast it will rival – or exceed – a record El Niño that began in 1997 and helped trigger billions of dollars in damage from heatwaves, floods, droughts, tornadoes and wildfires. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump threatened to take Iran’s most critical oil terminal “in the not too distant future,” after fresh attacks on U.S. bases in the region.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00129G, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Zahra Teimouri, Mahtab Masouminia, Ashkan Irannezhad, Reza Eslami, Joseph Deering, Navid Noor, Shunquan Tan, Amirhossein Foroozan Ebrahimy, Shayan Angizi, Sung-Fu Hung, Drew Higgins We identify three factors governing NiNC performance in MEA CO 2 electrolysis: nitrogen precursor impregnation, chelating-agent-assisted synthesis, and carbon support morphology, which collectively determine catalyst-layer structure and performance. 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
As India moves to strengthen its energy security amid persistent geopolitical risks in the Middle East, New Delhi and Abu Dhabi have started implementing initiatives announced during PM Modi's visit to the UAE last month.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Solar energy just provided more electricity in the United States than coal for the first time on record—marking a milestone for the rise of renewables in America. While gas and nuclear plants still lead the country’s energy mix, solar contributed 12.8 percent […]
A new analysis finds climate change is increasing the odds of dangerous heat during many 2026 World Cup matches, putting players, fans, and workers at greater risk. The post The 2026 World Cup could be the hottest yet appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Malaysia’s search for alternative crude supplies is complicating Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s “friends with all” foreign policy, analysts have said, with the country potentially tapping Russian oil despite Western sanctions against Moscow. On Thursday, oil prices rose again after Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz closed, 103 days after the US-Israel war with Iran began on February 28. Washington has signalled it wants sanction waivers over Russian oil to end “as soon as possible”. Economy...
President Trump expressed an unexpectedly positive view on recent inflation data, "loving" the rise in consumer prices despite it being the fastest annual pace in over three years. He attributed the increase primarily to energy costs linked to the Iran conflict, claiming his administration's actions would stabilize oil markets and ease inflationary pressures.
Solar supplied 12.8% of US electricity in May even as Trump boosts coal over clean energy Even as Donald Trump boosts coal over clean energy, solar power is hitting new milestones in the US and remains the leading source of new power. Data released Wednesday by global energy thinktank Ember, along with a report by the Solar Energy Industries Association (Seia) and analytics firm Wood Mackenzie, show the continued growth of solar and decline of coal in the United States despite federal policy. In May, for the first time, solar supplied more of the nation’s electricity than coal, or 12.8%, Ember said. Coal supplied 12.2%, its fourth-lowest monthly share ever. Continue reading...
As the midterm elections approach, many leading Democrats are rethinking their approach to climate change.
JAKARTA - Climate change-fuelled landslides wiped out nearly one in ten of the world's rarest great ape species on Indonesia's Sumatra island, scientists said Wednesday.
A new report examining the economic impact of oil and gas production in Africa has found that fossil fuels have failed to deliver sustained or inclusive economic development, observing that the resources have contributed to economic vulnerability and inequality and have constrained growth through prohibitive commodity prices, inflation, and weak local currencies. It reveals that […]
A top Democrat said Wednesday he wanted to see more movement on renewable energy approvals. A White House official didn’t appear willing to budge.
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz in early March has driven Asian buyers to look for alternative sources to replace disrupted Persian Gulf barrels.
The modifications came in response to petitions from the oil and gas industry.
It became the third-largest source of electricity in the U.S. in May, behind natural gas and nuclear, said energy think tank Ember.
Climate change is pushing ticks into new habitats across southern Canada and experts say the pests could soon be bothering a majority of Canadians.
Researchers at UNSW Sydney have developed an ultrasonic brewing method that makes espresso-strength coffee with room-temperature water, cutting energy consumption by up to 75%, and 100 blind taste-testers couldn't tell it from the real thing.
An attack near Europe's largest nuclear power plant in Russian-occupied Ukraine has caused an outage in the area. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack has sparked a fire at a refinery in southern Russia. DW has more.
High Commissioner Dinesh Patnaik said at the Global Energy Show in Calgary that officials from the two countries are meeting regularly to discuss Canadian energy opportunities.
Keir Starmer accused of 'running scared' from Scots voters over oil and gas policy after it was confirmed he will play no part in campaigning in two Westminster by-elections.
China's reduced oil imports, driven by weaker demand, record stockpiles, and EV growth, are unexpectedly stabilizing global markets amid Strait of Hormuz tensions. Despite discounted Iranian crude, Beijing is drawing down reserves and cutting refinery output. This shift offers a rare scenario where the largest importer eases global energy supply pressures.
[New Era] Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Itula has come out swinging, raising concerns over a N$612 million solar power project linked to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's sons, questioning whether all legal arrangements surrounding the development were made.
Global sea surface temperatures were the second-highest on record for May. The post May 2026 was the world’s second-warmest May on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Atlantic's enigmatic "cold blob" has once again been linked to a weakening of key ocean currents and a devastating climate tipping point.
[Liberian Observer] Liberia in 2025 unveiled one of its most ambitious climate action plans to date through its Third Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), committing to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 64 percent by 2035 and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. The plan, submitted to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in September 2025, positions Liberia as a climate leader among low-income countries, despite contributing less than 0.03 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions.
Solar provides more than twice the share of electricity it did five years ago.
KUALA LUMPUR/TOKYO — Malaysian's Petronas will supply Japanese utility firm JERA with 2 million tonnes of liquefied natural gas...
A Guardian analysis reveals how most of 39 countries facing US entry restrictions are most vulnerable environmentally ‘Every day it’s more barriers’: how the US is shutting out climate refugees Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels , millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to storms, floods and droughts worsened by the climate crisis . Continue reading...
If Elections Alberta verifies it, Premier Danielle Smith's government would be forced to consider passing a law banning coal mining or sending it to a provincewide referendum.
STATEMENT: COP31 Presidency’s Proposed Goals on Global Electrification darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 07:35 The COP31 Presidency today announced a proposed global goal to increase electrification from around 20% of final energy demand today to 35% by 2035. The goal was unveiled by COP31 President-Designate Murat Kurum at the Bonn Climate Change Conference and is expected to form a key part of the Presidency’s agenda ahead of the summit in Antalya later this year. The following is a quote from Jessica Isaacs, Global Impact Director, WRI Polsky Center for the Global Energy Transition: “The COP31 Presidency's goal sends a strong signal that clean power must...
Hanging around dreary service stations waiting for your electric car to recharge could soon become a thing of the past, as five-minute chargers are coming to the UK.
The net zero economy is booming, so claims that prosperity depends on oil and gas are bunkum – unless you’re a Reform backer with fossil fuel interests, of course Really? You want to destroy a million jobs? Vote Reform UK for mass unemployment: is that your pitch? Hammer these questions home whenever you meet a supporter of the party. Or, for that matter, a Conservative, as their party now takes an almost identical line. The figures are stark . They were compiled not by Just Stop Oil or the Green party, but by that bastion of conservatism, the Confederation of British Industry. They show that the net zero economy now directly employs more than 300,000 full-time workers, while supporting the jobs of 1.1 million. The net zero sector is worth £100bn to the UK already, and is likely to grow...
Xi's silence on North Korea's nuclear program came as Kim tried to convince the world of the irreversibility of his country's status as a nuclear power.
The 700 projects include wind and solar farms, battery storage, gas and hydro plans More than half the renewable energy projects needed to meet the government’s clean power targets by 2030 are now able to plug into the electricity grid after years of delay, according to the system operator. The National Energy System Operator (Neso) has offered more than 700 clean energy projects in Great Britain a grid connection date since the start of the year, after a two-year process to unblock a bottleneck that threatened to delay projects into the 2030s . Continue reading...
Even the UN now admits its extreme climate scenarios are wrong — but that won't stop the scandalous destruction of Manhattan's precious waterfront parks.
Even as oil prices remain 50 percent higher than before the Iran war, a chronic shortage of gas pipelines in the Permian Basin has kept regional gas prices at subzero levels.
A faster switch from fossil fuels to electricity will be a “defining” priority of the Antalya conference.
Greenpeace calculates that wealthiest contribute nearly $1tn of damage a year with ownership-based emissions Ultra-wealthy people zooming across the world on their private jets , lounging on yachts and conspicuous by their Instagrammable consumption are among the most easily identified individual culprits when it comes to the climate crisis – but new research argues that it is not just their heady lifestyles to blame , but also their bank accounts. Through their ownership of companies and private financial and physical assets, from oil producers to property developments, the super-rich are responsible for an outsized slice of the greenhouse gases that are overheating the planet. The top 1% of people by wealth, through their shareholdings and investments, control about a quarter of global...
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has positioned itself at the forefront of global climate justice efforts after becoming the first country in Africa, and only the second worldwide, to secure technical assistance from the Santiago Network on Loss and Damage, marking a significant milestone in the country's climate diplomacy and resilience agenda.
Last month was the second-hottest May on record, the Copernicus Climate Change Service (C3S) has revealed.
Alberta separation, war in the Middle East and Ottawa's plans to make Canada an energy superpower are just a few of the issues of discussion at the Global Energy Show in Calgary.
Aviation turbine fuel prices rose by 10% as a government-backed price stabilization scheme locks in rates for airlines at Rs 115 per litre for up to three years. This voluntary scheme aims to shield carriers from global oil price volatility, with the government providing interest-free advances to oil companies if benchmark prices exceed Rs 86.32 per litre.
The Middle East conflict has caused global stockpiles of oil to plummet to their lowest level since 2003 while petroleum prices have spiked, according to a new energy data report.
A central focus of the fresh EU sanctions package is suppressing Russian energy revenues amid surging global oil prices driven by the war in the Middle East.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler You have likely seen a headline like this: 62,000 people died from record-breaking heat in Europe: link It’s a striking number. It’s also not clear what it means. Is this the number of people killed by extreme heat? Or climate change’s contributions to the extreme heat? Or the number of deaths above what we would expect in a normal summer? Or something else. This matters a lot. If we want to accurately communicate the impact of climate change on human mortality, we need to be precise about what we’re actually counting. A graduate student and I just published a paper on this in GeoHealth ( link ), using heat-related mortality in Texas to demonstrate the issue. Here’s...
The forecast from the government's energy statistical bureau comes even as Energy Secretary Chris Wright said shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is “rising very meaningfully.”
China is expected to overtake the United States as the world’s nuclear power leader, as the AI boom and war in the Middle East renew a global push for reliable energy sources, according to a new report. While the US maintained the world’s largest operational fleet of nuclear reactors, China now accounted for nearly half of all those under construction globally and was expected to match American capacity within five years, Gavekal Technologies said on Monday. “By a wide margin, China will have...
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said he was in his home state to revive the administration's push to advance the Constitution pipeline.
[UNFCCC] Electrification target to raise share of final energy demand met by electricity from just over 20% today to 35% by 2035 Türkiye's COP31 Presidency also wants to halve growth in global waste by 2035 Resilient Cities target of reducing energy consumption intensity in the building sector by at least 25% by 2035 COP31 Presidency commissions IEA to map out pathways and analyse benefits
Plans to dig for 85,000 tonnes of coal at Glan Lash mine near Llandybie have been refused.
Officials said they set up an “industry-wide task force” meant to ensure the “stable and efficient operation” of Russia’s energy sector.
Oil prices are falling on Tuesday after President Donald Trump said a deal to end the war in Iran could happen in "two or three days."
Global spending on nuclear weapons hit an all-time high of nearly $119 billion in 2025, a 19% increase, fueling concerns of a new arms race. China is identified as the fastest-growing nuclear power, while major nations are modernizing arsenals and increasing deployable warheads despite declining stockpiles.
JPMorgan Chase leads 65 banks making decisions incompatible with restraining rising temperatures, researchers say The world’s largest banks committed $906bn in financing to the fossil fuel industry last year, an “unfathomable” increase in investment locking in years more of coal, oil and gas production as the world continues to overheat, a new report has found. The surge in new fossil fuel lending, up $64bn or nearly 8% on 2024, shows that the world’s largest 65 banks are making decisions incompatible with international agreements to restrain rising global temperatures, according to the coalition of environmental groups behind the new analysis . Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] In the rugged and mountainous Drakensberg grasslands of South Africa's Eastern Cape province, farmers rear sheep for food, cultural practices and financial security.
As the war in Iran disrupts global oil and chemical supplies, China’s coal-heavy energy sector is seizing an unprecedented opportunity. Dannie Peng visited Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region to witness the operations of one of China’s four major bases for large-scale, modern coal-chemical production. In this reporter’s note, she documents her observations and experiences during the trip. For her reporting, read the two-part series here. As a journalist working for a non-local, non-state media...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02664H, Paper Ling Wang, Jinpeng Guan, Na Li, Jing Li, Zhaoyu Wang, Jin Yin, Yilin Liu, Maolin Yu, Yongbiao Mu, Zetao Chen, Yuwei Li, Jianxiong Xu, Lin Zeng Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries (AZIBs) are attractive for safe and low-cost energy storage, yet their practical deployment is hindered by the instability of both Zn anodes and iodine cathodes, particularly under... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The administration opened up the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge to oil extraction, but only two companies bought in.
Environment and Climate Change Canada states that 'across the whole country there is a high likelihood of temperatures exceeding averages this summer.'
Nearly 200 nations must find consensus as energy tensions deepen.
Record-low snowpack and historic late-March heat were among the standout events. The post Second-warmest spring in U.S. history appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Climate scientists agree that intense downpours and heavy storms will probably happen more often and become more unpredictable. But can every extreme weather event be pinned on climate change? We look at what past data and future predictions say
Ukrainian forces struck oil depots in Russian-occupied Crimea as well as other command and ammunition locations in Russia.
The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Equity Bank Uganda is increasing its investment in renewable energy financing as it positions itself more firmly within the country's transition towards cleaner and more affordable energy solutions. The move comes as households and businesses contend with rising electricity costs and continued reliance on traditional fuels.
Oil retreated after Iran announced an end to its latest military actions against Israel on Monday.
Middle East tensions surged, pushing oil prices up over 3% as the crisis hit its 100th day with little peace progress. Recent Israeli strikes in Iran and Lebanon, despite a truce, have dimmed hopes for a deal and reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz. OPEC+'s approved output increase faces hurdles due to supply disruptions.
The leftist architects of these lawsuits openly admit what’s going on: A key legal strategist has said that the goal is to impose a de facto “carbon tax” through the courts.
Australia is one of the world’s biggest exporters of coal and natural gas, but the nation’s reliance on imports of crude and oil products was exposed following the war in the Middle East.
The June 21 runoff comes at a pivotal moment for Colombia, as its president has emerged as one of the world’s most vocal advocates for transitioning away from oil, gas and coal.
[Leadership] The Lagos State government has called for an urgent adoption of nature-based solutions in addressing climate change challenges and safeguarding the future of urban populations.
Jacob Smith, 20, was working as a McDonald's manager when a coworker Jalani Bluett allegedly tossed burning hot oil over him.
The president announced plans for two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia, using the Defense Production Act.
This story was originally published by Yale Environment 360 and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Maxing out at around 200 tons, the blue whale is not only the largest animal on the planet, it is also the largest animal ever to exist. These creatures become so massive by eating a diet comprised almost […]
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 31, 2026 thru Sat, June 6, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) Scilencing The Trump Administration would just as soon we didn't know stuff, especially about our planet The Crucial Years, Bill McKibben, May 31, 2026. Companies No Longer Report Greenhouse Gas Emissions And Climate Risk Progressive lawmakers and environmental groups strongly condemned the decision, arguing that it leaves investors in the dark regarding trillions of dollars in hidden climate liabilities and systemic economic risks. Climate News Now, Climate News Now, May 31, 2026. DOE restarts home efficiency rebates, and...
“Our study highlights the remaining oil and gas potential in the area, which could extend the life of the UK’s oil and gas sector”
Malaysia has staked its economic future on becoming Southeast Asia’s data-centre capital. It has also promised to slash fossil fuel use by 2050. Right now, those two ambitions are pulling in opposite directions – and gas is winning. There were 54 operational data centres across Malaysia by the end of 2024, with that number expected to rise to 81 by 2035, government minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir told parliament last year. In the handful of years from 2021 and mid-2025, some 144.4 billion...
Amidst Operation Epic Fury, a clandestine "shadow fleet" of aging tankers is enabling Iran and Russia to bypass sanctions and keep oil flowing. This hidden maritime network, utilizing deceptive tactics like disabled trackers and ship-to-ship transfers, allows sanctioned economies to earn billions, posing a significant challenge to global enforcement efforts and creating environmental risks.
India is launching E85 petrol, an 85% ethanol blend, at discounted prices. This move aims to boost clean fuel adoption and cut reliance on imported fossil fuels. The government plans a phased rollout of E85 dispensing stations nationwide. Vehicle manufacturers are introducing E85 compatible models. This initiative is expected to benefit farmers and save foreign exchange.
The administration is spending hundreds of millions of dollars to subsidize the coal industry.
What is in effect Japan’s version of the Belt and Road Initiative is being rolled out at an accelerating pace. But unlike China’s global infrastructure initiative, which mainly takes the form of highways, railways and sea lanes, Japan’s project is all about energy networks and supply chains. It poses a further challenge to America’s waning economic and strategic influence in Asia, the world’s most populous, resource-rich and potentially powerful region. What is more, it is a cooperative venture...
State-run Oil India Limited (OIL) has announced the discovery of natural gas in its third exploratory well, Vijayapuram-3, located off the Andaman Islands. This finding further strengthens the hydrocarbon potential of the region, with gas confirmed through continuous flaring and pressure build-up. OIL has now established hydrocarbon presence in two of its three wells in the Andaman offshore block.
An auction to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge ended with just 10 percent of the available land claimed for oil development.
The world-famous energy giant has kept the UK's lights on, supplying our Armed Forces during two world wars and discovering the North Sea oil that ushered an economic boom.
Oil India Limited has discovered natural gas in the Andaman Sea at the "Sri Vijayapuram-3" exploratory well. This significant find, located 15 km off the Andaman Islands, was confirmed through continuous flaring during initial production testing. The discovery is part of the government's "Samudra Manthan Mission" to boost offshore exploration.
[Nile Post] Communities affected by climate change are increasingly turning to solidarity and collective action to rebuild their lives and protect their environments in the face of recurring floods, droughts, storms and other climate-related disasters.
As Russia sets its sights on elevating trade relations with India to a remarkable $100 billion, President Putin emphasized the importance of current nuclear energy projects like the Kudankulam plant. He also hinted at forthcoming collaborations in the hydrocarbons sector.
As the conflict in Iran disrupts the world’s oil supply, airlines are looking for jet fuel alternatives. The answer: energy from used cooking oil and french fry grease.
The surge in oil prices resulting from the war in Iran has delivered one of the most profitable trading environments in years for quantitative hedge funds.
Saint John Energy says the digital twin will offer companies and researchers a simulated environment in which to run projects.
Korea Zinc, said its Australian renewable energy unit, Ark Energy, has secured a key approval for s battery energy storage project in Australia.
[SAnews.gov.za] As South Africa joins the international community to celebrate World Environment Day, government has called on every South African to be part of the climate response.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Is Frito-Lay categorically refusing to buy potatoes grown on farmland that has hosted solar installations? No, the company says. That hasn’t stopped lawmakers in Michigan and Pennsylvania from spreading the false claim about one of the biggest purchasers of potatoes […]
For citizen scientists, counting lichens and bugs and other tiny species is one way to monitor climate change in America's most biodiverse national park.
Owner PacifiCorp says it needs to meet data-center-driven demand increases.
The Iran war oil shock should boost the personal consumption expenditures price index by 1.5 percentage points over the subsequent year, versus 2.2 percentage points in the 1970s, researchers said.
The New York governor's shift on energy, culminating with weakening the state’s landmark climate law, is drawing plaudits from business leaders and centrist Democratic thinkers.
Drillers have begun adding rigs in the prolific oil basin, but the volumes aren’t big enough to slash the price of crude or costs for motorists.
In the opulent conference halls of Samarkand, far from the drought-hit fields of East Africa, Tanzanian delegates have warned that unless global climate finance is directed to rural communities, environmental destruction will only accelerate, deepening the vulnerability of those least responsible for the crisis. For generations, farmers and pastoralists across Tanzania have relied on predictable […]
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is making southern Africa hotter. While much attention has focused on climate impacts like droughts, floods and food insecurity, another crisis is unfolding quietly inside classrooms. Research has shown that some schools are becoming dangerously hot places for children to develop, learn and play.
India is bolstering its energy security by deepening ties with Venezuela, a top crude oil supplier. Discussions between PM Modi and Venezuela's acting President focused on long-term energy contracts and cooperation in critical minerals, tech, and agriculture. This move diversifies India's oil sources amidst global supply chain challenges.
The president is directing money into coal as the Iran war drives up energy costs for Americans.
Premier Wab Kinew says there is no opposition among Indigenous leaders in northern Manitoba to the liquefied natural gas pipeline he hopes to see built as part of an effort to expand the Port of Churchill.
The president said he will invoke Cold War-era emergency powers to direct a nearly $700-million investment into the waning coal industry, including construction of a West Coast coal export terminal in Oakland.
A new study finds mangrove forests are no longer shrinking worldwide, offering hope for coastal protection and climate resilience. But other research warns sea level rise could reduce their ability to store carbon.
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Institution of Engineering (GhIE) has called for an urgent overhaul of Ghana's stormwater management policies, warning that the country's existing drainage systems are no longer capable of addressing the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation, climate variability and increasing flood risks.
Climate change doesn't really care what you think.
AI's rapid growth is driving major water, energy, land and e-waste impacts, raising environmental justice concerns worldwide
Oil executives are warning the Trump administration that oil prices will likely surge in the next weeks as inventories continue to decrease with the Strait of Hormuz closed.
Snow arrives in time for the start of ski season, but climate change and El Niño mean it may not stick around for long, experts say Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast There was optimism across Australian alpine resorts this week as their social media channels filled with footage of snow flurries that arrived just in time for the opening of the ski season this weekend. “We couldn’t be more excited,” said the Instagram account of Perisher , the southern hemisphere’s biggest ski resort in Kosciuszko national park in New South Wales, as hands swept the fresh snow from outdoor tables. Continue reading...
Ottawa's energy deal with Alberta will do little to reduce Canada's emissions, a new study released Thursday by the Canadian Climate Institute suggests.
South Korea's KB Kookmin Bank said it participated in financing for the Delfin floating liquefied natural gas development project in the U.S.
Hawaii imports much of its fuel — and pays the price. From solar to geothermal, the state is searching for a way out of fossil fuel dependence.
China is wasting a huge amount of green energy as the world grapples with an energy shortage because of the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The “wasted” wind and solar energy stems from inflexible grid management that continues to rely on coal for baseload power and stymies a clean energy expansion that could otherwise generate electricity equivalent to the needs of France, according to analysis by the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA) think tank. China’s energy demand rose in the...
The country's climate pollution climbed 2 percent this year because wind and solar power weren't integrated into the grid.
The findings underscore the economic toll of climate change and the opportunities it creates for companies that help customers mitigate and adapt to its effects.
The president is expected to tap funding through the Defense Production Act to help keep the nation's aging coal fleet afloat.
[The Conversation Africa] Globally, agriculture faces mounting pressures. These are driven by climate change, land degradation, labour shortages, supply chain disruptions and the demand for food from a growing population.
High fuel prices are strengthening the case for EV adoption in the world's third largest auto market.
Governments are falling 90 percent short of adaptation finance targets and leaving people in climate-vulnerable communities drastically under-equipped to cope with the devastating impacts of climate change, Oxfam warns ahead of Bonn climate talks (8-18 June). According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), as of 2024, governments mobilized $31 billion in adaptation […]
More than 30,000 attendees are expected at Calgary's Global Energy Show next week as international interest in Canada's energy sector continues to grow.
A circle running along the 27° east and 153° west meridians divides the globe into two halves with equal reflectivity – and this may have implications for solar geoengineering schemes
In the March quarter Australia’s economy grew 0.3%. But the real issue is what drove that growth Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The March GDP figures , not for the first time, showed that the focus on economic growth seems rather foolish when you place it within the context of the climate crisis. While the economy did grow in the first three months of this year, the big driver was investment in datacentres, which a new report on Wednesday revealed is greatly increasing the risk to the climate and Australia’s environment. You probably could do worse than say that the March GDP figures suggest Australia’s economic growth will “push up power prices, prolong the use of polluting coal power stations, increase gas generation, and derail the progress we are...
Skipping pleasantries like “please” and “thank you” when talking to chatbots could save enough energy to power the annual needs of 760,000 residents in sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the massive but often hidden environmental toll of artificial intelligence, according to a new UN report. Released by the Institute for Water, Environment and Health under the United Nations University, the UN’s academic arm, the study published on Wednesday also warned that the true cost of AI extended far beyond...
Ukrainian long-range drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday, sending smoke billowing over the city where President Vladimir Putin was born as it hosts Russia's leading event for attracting foreign capital.
The global economy is expected to slow this year as the fallout from the U.S.-Iran war continues to ripple through energy markets, trade routes and investment activity, according to the OECD.
The consequences of sharply higher energy prices and inflation would be felt around the world, said the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development.
[Ghanaian Times] An estimated $182 million strategic plan aimed at improving energy efficiency and reducing electricity consumption in public institutions was launched in Accra on Friday.
A Malaysian power systems specialist has struck a deal with a Hong Kong battery storage firm to pursue large-scale projects aimed at helping the country prepare its electricity grid for more renewable energy. The two-year agreement between Mikro MSC Berhad and Hong Kong Cospower Technology Co Ltd (HKCT) makes the company HKCT’s exclusive strategic partner in Malaysia for utility-scale battery energy storage system (BESS) projects. Such battery systems are meant to address one of solar power’s...
[Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- As Botswana seeks to reduce dependence on diamonds and prepare for a rapidly changing global economy, government has launched the Botswana Youth, Women and Citizen (BYWC) Oil and Gas Programme, an initiative aimed at positioning citizens at the forefront of the country's emerging energy sector.
[Capital FM] Kenya's economy is projected to maintain steady but subdued growth in the near term, even as rising energy costs, tight fiscal space and global trade disruptions weigh on broader sub-Saharan Africa's outlook, according to the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD).
This blog is closed Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chaney said: AI companies should be able to unlock the majority of global content with a handful of individual deals – in the same way that every other industry licenses copyrighted content. Government could further work to facilitate this process for the remainder of the copyrighted content, either directly or through a centralised mechanism. Continue reading...
Disciplinary authorities in central China are investigating a county-level Communist Party chief following a coal mine gas blast that killed 82 people and left two missing. Zhao Yongjin, party secretary of Qinyuan county in Changzhi, was “suspected of serious violations of discipline and law”, the Shanxi provincial discipline inspection and supervisory commission, an anti-corruption watchdog, said on Tuesday night. The blast at the Liushenyu Coal Mine on May 22 was China’s deadliest mine...
Japan is positioning itself as a partner for Pacific Island nations struggling with rising seas and caught between the US-China rivalry, with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi pledging on Wednesday to help fight climate change and boost maritime cooperation. Speaking at the inaugural Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Takaichi made a direct pitch to Pacific leaders, presenting Japan as a reliable partner that upholds the rule of law at sea and delivers consistent support. “Japan will continue to...
The legislation passed the House easily. It's unclear when or how the Senate will act on it.
New regulations aim to safeguard Venezuela’s grid, which faces frequent outages that disrupt households and hamper operations of oil producers.
A 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals panel says the link between the orders to unleash fossil fuel and climate injuries is too speculative.
The Bank of Thailand expects headline inflation to peak at 5.2% in October this year, driven by rising oil imports and the government's subsidy measures.
[The Conversation Africa] Nearly a quarter of the land in Ethiopia is degraded. It has lost its quality and can no longer grow crops, support plant life, or hold water as it used to. The causes are mainly human pressures (deforestation, overuse, poor land management) and natural factors (heavy rainfall that erodes the soil, and variations in the climate).
The Energy Secretary has signed up to a legally binding goal to cut UK carbon emissions by 87 per cent by 2040.
Ocean Observatories Initiative, $368m network that has provided crucial climate data, latest victim of Trump cuts The Trump administration plans to dismantle a $368m deep-sea observation system that has for more than a decade provided crucial data on ocean systems and climate change. In a notice , the National Science Foundation (NSF) announced that it had “initiated descoping of the Ocean Observatories Initiative” (OOI), a vast ocean observation network comprising more than 900 instruments that collect data on ocean health, including current patterns, climate variability and marine biodiversity. Continue reading...
How Might a ‘Super El Niño’ Affect Food, Forests and Water? shannon.paton@… Tue, 06/02/2026 - 15:49 The El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO), or El Niño , weather pattern occurs naturally every two to seven years, making some parts of the world drier and others wetter. But this year’s El Niño is shaping up to be a different beast. Scientists predict an increasingly likely “Super El Niño,” where ocean temperatures in the Pacific rise higher than 2 degrees C (3.6 degrees F) above average and alter atmospheric conditions more than usual. The result could be stronger, more persistent impacts around the world in the form of droughts, floods, cyclones, extreme heat and more. While Super El Niños occur roughly every 10-15 years, the effects of this year’s event could be...
Europe poured millions into cleaning up a hazardous nuclear waste site in Russia's Arctic. The invasion of Ukraine brought the effort to a halt.
Scientists are poised to declare the emergence of the weather pattern within days. Here’s why.
Environment Centre of the Northern Territory warns it could be ‘gateway to full-scale fracking in the territory’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Santos could begin new drilling for gas in the Northern Territory’s Beetaloo basin within weeks after the Finocchiaro government granted approval for up to 12 wells. The decision , published late last month, has prompted calls from environment groups for the federal environment minister, Murray Watt, to use his powers to “call in” the development for an assessment of its potential effects on water and threatened species under national nature laws. Continue reading...
A new phase of the natural El Niño weather pattern could begin in a matter of weeks, the UN has warned, boosting temperatures on a planet already under strain from climate change.
Investigation reveals regulator let firms off the hook on cleanup bonds despite backlog that will take decades to clear When Christiaan van Woudenberg moved to Erie, Colorado , in 2007, he never imagined he would become an anti-fracking activist. He simply thought he was buying his dream home – a four-bedroom with a panoramic mountain view, 30 minutes north of downtown Denver . Then, in 2014, the drilling started. Oil and gas rigs sprang up, some just 800ft (240m) from his bedroom window. The dream turned to nightmare: loud noises rumbled all night long, and the air stank like exhaust. Neighbors started getting headaches and nosebleeds , and van Woudenberg developed new respiratory issues. He kept his windows shut and worried about his daughters going outside. Continue reading...
Americans are increasingly doubtful that the United States and other countries will act aggressively enough to avoid the worst effects of climate change, especially among Democrats.
Bangladesh, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Guinea-Bissau, Niue, Senegal, Solomon Islands, Sudan, and Togo will receive over USD 67 million in new funding to help strengthen resilience. The funding for vulnerable countries aims to strengthen resilience through a package of projects approved by the Least Developed Countries Fund (LDCF) and Special Climate Change Fund (SCCF) […]
‘Hurricanes fascinate me,’ she says. The post 10 questions for Irene Sans, our new meteorologist appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The onset of a natural climate cycle in the Pacific will “pour fuel on the fire of a warming world,” said Secretary-General António Guterres.
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 electric vehicles almost always have a lower carbon footprint than gasoline-powered cars? The EPA, IPCC, and many independent studies have found that electric vehicles have lower lifetime emissions than gas-powered vehicles in nearly all cases. “Lifetime” calculations include emissions released during EV manufacture, as well as the generation of electricity used to charge the car. An average 300-mile range EV produces less than half the lifetime emissions of a conventional 30 miles per gallon car. This is mainly because EVs are significantly more energy efficient...
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Escalating Middle East tensions are now focusing on the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a crucial global shipping lane. Iran, via its Yemeni allies, may use this chokepoint to pressure adversaries, potentially disrupting vital oil and goods transit. This raises fears of wider conflict impacting international trade routes and energy markets.
On day 2 of the Global Environment Facility’s 71st Council Meeting, which focused on process and procedure, a clear message emerged: global environmental governance cannot afford fragmentation. With at least six major multilateral environmental agreements (MEAs) under its financial mechanism – the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the UN Convention on Biological Diversity […]
The Pentagon's inaction has kept dozens of projects on hold since August 2025.
The 1,250-megawatt line will deliver much needed renewable energy to New York City.
Oil and gas made up 57 percent of Norway’s goods sold abroad in 2025, and monthly crude sales revenue reached a record after the outbreak of the Iran war.
[The Conversation Africa] A landmark climate case is being heard by the African Court on Human and Peoples' Rights. The request was brought by the Pan African Lawyers Union and other African civil society organisations. They've asked the court to issue advice on what responsibilities African governments have to protect their countries against the climate crisis and move away from an economy that harms the environment.
Asia’s fuel needs may take priority over the strategic risks of relying on oil from heavily sanctioned Russia, according to experts. Currently, there is little political appetite to treat the surge of Moscow’s crude flowing eastward through a “dark fleet” of tankers as a potential security issue. The US-Israeli war on Iran has caused the price of Brent crude – the benchmark measure – to spike to above US$100 since March, although talks with Washington have seen the price soften in recent days to...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02250B, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 Unported Licence. Ziyang Song, Qi Huang, Yaokang Lv, Lihua Gan, Mingxian Liu Organic small molecules with a high mass content ratio of redox-active sites are promising high-capacity cathode materials for aqueous zinc batteries, but their strong interaction with aqueous electrolytes causes serious... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Net zero industry accounts for more than a million jobs and benefits whole country, according to CBI Economics More than a million jobs, higher wages, nearly half a trillion pounds in investment in the pipeline – the UK’s green economy is powering ahead, according to research by the country’s leading business organisation. The net zero economy, which is worth more than £100bn a year, benefits all of the UK, according to the CBI Economics analysis commissioned by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit thinktank, despite critics who want to abolish the UK’s net zero targets . Continue reading...
[Leadership] Stakeholders in the energy sector will examine operational challenges and technology-driven solutions across the oil, gas and power value chains at the 2026 edition of NOG Energy Week scheduled to hold soon.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections Thanks to the transition from fossil fuels to clean technologies, what used to be considered the worst-case climate change scenario now appears to be outside the realm of plausibility, climate scientists said in a recent study. That study made headlines in May when President Donald Trump falsely claimed that climate scientists had admitted that their projections had been wrong, a claim akin to an anti-vaxxer gloating that the official end of the pandemic proved that COVID was never a problem. And the study contained sobering news: The best-case climate scenario is close to slipping out of reach, and a business-as-usual scenario is still a very dangerous one, with high risks of widespread species extinctions , extreme heat-related...
The warning came as oil markets jolted higher Monday after Iran threatened to shut the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The U.S. is drawing heavily from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, releasing approximately 50 million barrels since the conflict with Iran began. These withdrawals are pushing emergency oil stockpiles to multi-decade lows, with significant amounts being exported. Analysts warn this depletion necessitates future replacements, potentially leading to higher prices globally.
As Colorado River water levels reach disastrous lows, the administration looks to draw cash from the 2022 climate law it sought to neuter.
[African Arguments] What does the much-publicised rise and sudden death of a firm that boasted friends in Silicon Valley and Washington DC tell us about the climate crisis, structural underdevelopment in Africa and the frugal innovations designed to mitigate it?
Oil prices have eased sharply on hopes that the US and Iran will agree to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts say Asian economies are unlikely to quickly shake off the effects of the energy shock even if the key waterway returns to normal. Benchmark Brent crude oil fell 11.15 per cent to US$92.13 per barrel on Friday, from its level a week earlier, its steepest weekly drop since early April. Prices edged up again on Monday, trading at about US$93 per barrel during Asian afternoon trading...
France said on Monday that a suspected Russian oil tanker had been detained in the Atlantic over the weekend, in the latest such seizure aimed at combatting Moscow's 'shadow fleet.'
Underground power lines are far less vulnerable to extreme weather, but burying them doesn't come cheap. After a historic ice storm in northern Michigan, utilities there are reconsidering the cost.
French president says it is ‘unacceptable for ships to circumvent international sanctions’, adding operation took place with support of UK The French navy has boarded an oil tanker that was subject to international sanctions and sailing from Russia, the French president, Emmanuel Macron, has said. Macron wrote on X: “This operation took place in the Atlantic Ocean, on the high seas, with the support of several partners, including the United Kingdom, in strict compliance with the law of the sea,. Continue reading...
Kuwaiti state media report sirens sounding across the country, as officials say air defences active over the country European leaders condemn Israel’s deepening incursion into Lebanon The exchange of strikes between the US and Iran reflects the fragility of the current ceasefire, which has seen repeated violations even as American and Iranian officials try to negotiate a deal to extend it. Iran has maintained its chokehold on the strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy supplies as a fifth of all oil and natural gas traded once passed through the narrow mouth of the Persian Gulf. The US continues to enforce its own blockade on the strait, as it pressures Tehran to reach an agreement. Continue reading...
Regulators approved changes meant to ease costs for refineries, while critics warn the overhaul could undermine emissions goals and drain climate funding.
Kyiv has stepped up strikes on Moscow's infrastructure in the fifth year of war, hitting targets as far as the Urals in recent weeks.
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Through its commitment to creating a green campus by cutting carbon emissions through System Optimization and producing renewable energy, Hong Kong International School (HKIS) is also giving students an in-depth understanding of real-world approaches that turn ideas into action and bring net-zero targets within reach. The school has long made sustainability a priority, but has now taken that further by teaming up with...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, May 24, 2026 thru Sat, May 30, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) Malnourished Gray Whales of the Eastern North Pacific Are in `Serious Trouble` The population has plummeted over the past seven years as climate change triggers mass starvation in warming Arctic waters. Inside Climate News, By Blaine Harden, May 24, 2026. An Unusually Early Heat Wave Breaks Temperature Records Across Western Europe 'This is an unprecedented event with a one in 1,000 chance of happening at this time of year based on the climate from 1979 to 2025 and virtually impossible in the preindustrial era,'' Christophe Cassou, a...
The Strait of Hormuz is a key waterway that connects the Persian Gulf to the rest of the world though which a fifth of the world's energy transit was routed. After the US-Israeli strikes began on February 28, the passage of vessels through the Strait has been hit, severely disrupting energy supplies and spurring a steep spike in oil prices to as high as $120 a barrel.
Oil stains on your driveway are often hard to remove once they set in. You can clean up after the fact, or you can take steps to prevent them completely.
India's economy shows 'cautious resilience' despite global headwinds like Middle East conflict and rising oil prices. While manufacturing and services remain strong, and forex reserves offer a buffer, inflation concerns are mounting due to wholesale price surges. A weaker monsoon could further challenge growth and rural demand.
Guardian investigation shows how US presidency blurs line between policy and enrichment of American ruling family and those around it On a graffitied Sarajevo backstreet, a path leads past an overgrown patch of garden to a white door. Beyond is the registered office of a company that is on the brink of winning contracts worth more than $1bn. AAFS Infrastructure and Energy is close to securing a concession to build and operate a pipeline across the Balkans to allow fossil gas shipped from the US to replace supplies that come from Russia. “This could be the most important infrastructure project ever in Bosnia and Herzegovina,” says one of the country’s top officials, who, like others, asks to remain anonymous to discuss sensitive negotiations. Continue reading...
Despite government pledges, more than 20 authorities will not allow gullies, citing safety, legal and parking concerns The energy secretary, Ed Miliband, has said charger gullies to connect electric cars parked on streets will help cut costs for drivers, yet millions of UK households may be unable to use the simple technology because their local councils will still not allow charging cables to cross the pavement. Despite government promises to “slash red tape” and make it easier to put in gullies, more than 20 local authorities appear to be holding out against them. Continue reading...
The updated cap-and-invest program determines how aggressively the state will curb planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions and how billions of dollars in revenue will flow.
A PAC representing wind and solar energy interests spent $1.1 million to boost the Republican primary opponent of Chip Roy, an opponent of renewables. Now they are trying to save a Republican ally in Iowa.
‘As record heat sweeps the world, the climate crisis is no longer a warning for the future, but a reality of the present.’ Last week, Western Europe found itself under a blistering heat dome, with temperatures soaring 10 to 15°C above seasonal norms. For some, these headlines may still appear as alarming but isolated anomalies. […]
Installing solar panels to offset electricity costs helps farms during financial strain. But the House version of the farm bill would limit their use Twelve years ago, George Hunt needed a new roof on his cow barn in Orange, Massachusetts. Solar was “hot” back then, Hunt said, thanks to federal and state commitments to increase renewable energy supplies. When Hunt crunched the numbers, he found that adding solar panels to that roof would be a financial boon to his struggling dairy. He applied for a Rural Energy for America Program (Reap) grant from the US Department of Agriculture (USDA), which covered about a third of the cost; he borrowed the rest and mostly paid that loan off with a solar energy credit he received from the state of Massachusetts. After that, “we didn’t have an electric...
[New Times] Rwanda is among the countries that have voted in favour of the historic World Court climate crisis ruling, which states that countries have a responsibility to protect people from climate change and should be held accountable for failing to act.
[This Day] Climate finance is no longer a technical jargon reserved for negotiators at global summits. It is now about survival, economic power, energy security, food systems, debt, and the future of developing countries. For Africa, and especially for Nigeria, the debate is no longer whether climate finance matters. The real question is whether the continent can assertively and strategically demand its fair share of global climate capital even as climate vulnerability deepens poverty, instability, and economic
Oil prices dipped Friday as traders reacted to reports of a potential 60-day extension to a US-Iran ceasefire, which could ease restrictions on the Strait of Hormuz. While US Vice President Vance indicated a deal is close, sticking points remain, and renewed tensions on the ground underscore the ceasefire's fragility.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Entrepreneurs, investors, policymakers and development partners gathered in Nairobi last week to discuss how East Africa can accelerate access to clean and sustainable energy solutions amid growing climate and economic pressures.
An official told governments to use a cash pot designed to soften the consequences of the climate transition on regions to reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
As Republicans investigate a legal education organization, one law firm points out that oil and gas lawyers serve on organizations' board of directors and help it raise money.
The bloc’s dependence on foreign oil and gas is a defense liability, Wopke Hoekstra and Andrius Kubilius say.
[World Bank] Water drives over half of Mozambique's economy, 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs--yet floods and droughts cost 6.7% of GDP each year. A new World Bank Water Security Diagnostic and the ProAguas Compact 2026-2036 chart a path forward: $14.3 billion by 2030 to secure resources, deliver services, build climate resilience, and mobilize finance. Discover how Mozambique is making water work. Mozambique's economy is profoundly water dependent, and water is a primary driver of the economy. More than half of gross
Solar power is becoming more popular in New Brunswick but a proposed change from NB Power has some customers and those in the industry concerned.
SNP ministers have been accused of wanting to 'shut down the North Sea' with a 'shameful presumption' against new oil and gas drilling.
The way that Canada's economy reacted to the Iran war, particularly from higher oil and energy prices, will become clearer in the upcoming GDP report set for release on Friday.
Satellite data shows that joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iranian oil facilities ejected over 29,800 tons of toxic sulfur dioxide into the atmosphere.
South African Reserve Bank raises interest rate to 7%, warning that oil shocks, food inflation and global instability could drive prices higher
Company, which paid boss Joshua Schulman £4m in year to March, becomes latest to extend deadline to become carbon neutral Business live – latest updates The boss of Burberry could earn up to £12.2m after the luxury British brand introduced a new bonus scheme, while its annual report also revealed the company has scaled back its climate ambitions. Joshua Schulman, a former chief executive of the US fashion brand Coach who was hired in July 2024 to help revive Burberry, was paid £4m in the year to March, up from £2.5m for his first nine months in the job. Continue reading...
Open access notables Climate Change Communication in the Age of Artificial Intelligence , Schäfer et al., Wiley Interdisciplinary Reviews Climate Chang Artificial intelligence (AI), and especially generative AI (GenAI), is rapidly reshaping climate change communication (CCC). Once dominated by news coverage and public campaigns, CCC now extends across scientists, NGOs, corporations, journalists, influencers, and citizens—all increasingly encountering and adopting AI tools. This article provides a comprehensive review of scholarship on the nexus of AI and CCC, synthesizing insights scattered across disciplines from social and computer science, and interdisciplinary fields like environmental and science studies. It identifies robust patterns alongside significant...
A report of a extended ceasefire, subject to Donald Trump's approval, has led to global oil prices to fall on Thursday.
Hong Kong has launched a new solar farm built on restored landfill in Tseung Kwan O that aims to cut carbon emissions by an amount equivalent to planting about 20,000 trees each year. Jointly developed by environmental services firm Veolia and developers Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP) and Citic Pacific, with government support, the facility at the South East New Territories Landfill features about 1,850 solar panels spanning 140,000 square feet. Supported by the Environment and Ecology Bureau...
Recent fuel price hikes have ignited debate over oil marketing companies' (OMCs) profits amid the Middle East crisis. Despite a reported Rs 77,821 crore profit for FY26, a closer look reveals thin margins, past losses, and a lag in reflecting current crude price impacts. These profits are crucial for investments and national energy security.
The House Republican appropriations bill for the Interior Department proposes per-turbine inspection fees for wind projects, potentially boosting those costs much higher than current fees paid by oil and gas companies.
With early tests suggesting the presence of crude oil, the Caribbean island has begun to debate whether it could justify becoming a producer Jamaica is closer than ever to drilling for oil. Tests on samples from the seabed off the Caribbean island’s south coast earlier this year identified hydrocarbons , which suggest the presence of crude oil below ground. Jamaica imports all its fuel, which costs about $1.5-2bn (£1.1bn-1.5bn) annually , depending on global oil prices. It is a persistent drag on an economy that generated $4.3bn from tourism, its biggest earner, in 2024 . Continue reading...
Governor Spencer Cox says nuclear, geothermal, and solar power should help fuel the colossal Stratos Project.
A growing split is reported to be opening up within the Government over Energy Secretary Ed Miliband's opposition to North Sea oil and gas.
Oil prices saw a dip as hopes for a US-Iran deal to ease Middle East tensions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz emerged. Despite earlier drops, crude prices are recovering slightly. President Trump emphasized his focus on preventing Iran's nuclear ambitions and ensuring the Strait's accessibility, warning against interference.
The legislation is expected to pass with broad bipartisan support.
[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has an estimated energy potential of 18,000 megawatts of hydroelectric capacity, 50,000 megawatts of solar power, 3,000 megawatts of wind and biomass energy, the Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Carlos said on Friday.
Growth in clean energy job numbers generates benefits across Scotland amid concern about economic fallout from Iran war.
[RFI] Ghana - Ghana's renewable energy capacity stands at around 280 megawatts, roughly 5 percent of the national energy mix. The government wants 7 percent by 2027. Getting there will require all the resources the country can mobilise: legislation, public investment and private capital.
The global energy crisis stemming from the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added complexity to already competitive China-India maritime relations. The bottleneck in the Gulf has disrupted the provision of vital supplies of oil, gas and fertilisers to Asia, underscoring the fragility of global supply chains and the significance of trade chokepoints. Amid uncertainty over the Strait of Hormuz’s reopening, India’s US$10 billion plan to transform remote Great Nicobar Island into a...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02323A, Paper Jiale Zhang, Shaofeng Li, Yan Yan, Jiexiang Li, Zeyu Dong, Peng Ge, Yue Yang, Jie Zeng The recycling of spent LiFePO4 (LFP) is crucial for the sustainable development of Li-ion batteries. However, conventional lithium-replenishment repair merely restores the material to its original state, falling short of... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Speaking after the energy price cap was raised by £221, the energy secretary vowed to go 'further and faster' in his dash for wind and solar farms, which he claimed would one day bring down bills.
Moody's Ratings has identified Indian banks as highly exposed to Middle East crisis risks due to the nation's significant energy import dependence. Sustained high oil prices could pressure inflation, interest rates, and borrower cash flows, impacting loan quality. Despite these challenges, Indian banks possess adequate capital and provisioning buffers to absorb potential credit losses.
The firm behind a $5.5 billion plan to integrate renewable energy projects into Australia’s power grid admitted it accidentally damaged an ancient rock shelter.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Last year, Marie Tai needed a better way to keep her condo cool. Her window air-conditioning units were borderline ineffective, even running at full blast. Summers have been getting more intense in Tai’s Boston neighborhood because of a rapidly warming climate, and […]
As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts.
Photosynthesis does not always result in wood growth, a key factor in carbon dioxide sequestration Trees may not be able to store as much planet-heating carbon as hoped, a study suggests, with researchers finding photosynthesis does not always lead to wood growth. Scientists studied 137 sites across the US and found trees stopped growing months before the point in the year at which photosynthesis stopped. Continue reading...
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore signs related to topics such as climate change, slavery and Indigenous and LGBTQ+ history that were removed under an executive order to purge language at national parks that allegedly cast America in a negative light.
Climate change means that the stinging caterpillars can now be found almost everywhere in France, after being confined to certain areas in the south of the country.
Venezuela's interim government on Friday decried a new spill allegedly originating in Trinidad and Tobago, and authorities are investigating.
More than 100 planned wind farms in 21 states are now stalled indefinitely as the Pentagon delays military reviews once seen as routine.
A superconducting quantum computer is part of a network that is mining an experimental cryptocurrency called Quip, and it is able to do it faster and with better energy efficiency than conventional machines
The increased traffic through the Strait of Hormuz comes as Trump and Iran continue haggling over a peace deal.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA has announced the removal of taxes on electricity and natural gas in the transport and domestic sectors and has introduced various tax measures to encourage the use of these products.
‘The most likely explanation is that the climate in Shetland is changing sufficiently to enable tick survival over the winter’
External affairs minister S Jaishankar pushed back against European criticism of India's Russia policy, highlighting that European weapons have been used against India for years. He defended India's energy choices, revealing the US encouraged New Delhi to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize global markets.
Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world’s most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent’s climate and health landscape – increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms. Changing temperatures and, more significantly, rainfall […]
Across the state, nuclear is getting a warm welcome in communities that typically oppose large-scale clean energy projects.
Trump says hundreds of tankers have escaped Iran’s blockade. Data suggests shipments are increasing but many questions remain Donald Trump has claimed that the US has been conducting a “secret mission” in the strait of Hormuz to help Gulf petrostates bypass Iran’s chokehold on oil flows – which has roiled global energy markets for months. In televised comments from the Oval Office on Wednesday, the president claimed Iran was unaware that dozens of tankers had been escorted out of the blockaded channel at night with their transmitters off. Continue reading...
The projects aren’t coming online anytime soon, but countries from Suriname to Syria see an opportunity to be the next energy “safe haven.”
The California Coastal Commission is trying to assert its control over an offshore pipeline that the Trump administration ordered restarted.
The order stopped short of requiring the agency to implement the program.
Floods that historically had a 1 percent chance of striking a coastline in a year are now about 12 times more likely, on average, according to a new study.
[UN News] The UN human rights office (OHCHR) has launched a Global Alliance for Human Rights, a broad coalition aimed at placing the issue at the heart of decision-making, when conflict levels have reached a record high amid deepening inequality and accelerating climate change.
Jaishankar criticized Western nations' double standards on sanctions, particularly regarding India's purchase of Russian oil. He highlighted that the US itself encouraged India to buy Russian crude to stabilize global markets, emphasizing India's decisions are driven by affordability and availability, not geopolitics. Jaishankar pointed out the inconsistent application of sanctions, urging a pragmatic approach.
The Indian Navy successfully disposed of an unexploded missile warhead from a crude oil tanker, MT Olympic Life, which was en route to Kochi. The operation involved a specialist explosive ordnance disposal team that safely extracted the warhead lodged in a fuel tank, ensuring the safety of the ship and its crew.
Despite the Trump administration's efforts to revitalize domestic coal power, renewables continue to set new records.
The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuba’s state-owned oil and gas company, escalating pressure on Havana’s communist government and targeting a sector central to the island’s worsening energy crisis. The move came hours after senior Chinese and Cuban officials held a video conference to discuss bilateral cooperation and party-to-party ties. According to statements released by Chinese and Cuban officials, the talks involved Liu Haixing, head of the International Department...
[Nile Post] Parliament has approved a proposal to borrow up to €168.98 million (about Shs710 billion) from UKEF and Citi Bank to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project, a major government initiative aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and strengthening climate resilience.
Spanning 110 quadrillion kilometers, arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi are critical allies of plants. They also transport an enormous amount of planet-warming carbon.
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European Central Bank has lifted interest rates and warned that the war in the Middle East is generating inflation pressures The financial markets are surprisingly calm this morning, as conflict erupts again in the Middle East. European stock markets are mostly higher this morning, while the oil price is now slipping back. As has often been the case during the Iran conflict, the UK’s flagship index has found support from its collection of energy companies and more traditionally defensive names. Miners and other China-linked stocks were lifted by data suggesting the country is investing heavily in AI and consuming raw materials at a healthy rate. Selling in AI-related stocks, of which London has very few, put shares on Wall Street under pressure yesterday and that’s extended to Asia today...
Global warming trends mean more frequent, intense heat waves. Cities around the world are working to mitigate extreme heat and adapt urban life to climate change.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA is set to host energy stakeholders from across Africa and beyond during the second edition of the New African Dimension of Oil and Gas Conference and Exhibition 2026 (NADOGCE26), scheduled to take place in Zanzibar from July 25 to 27, 2026.
Indian refiners have secured sufficient crude oil and LPG supplies to last through August and mid-July respectively, mitigating concerns from the ongoing Middle East crisis. Purchases from ADNOC and other suppliers, including significant crude acquisitions from the UAE and Brazil, have bolstered inventories. India and the UAE are also expanding strategic oil reserves to enhance energy security.
Xpeng chairman and CEO He Xiaopeng is doubling down on his vision to transform the Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant into a “physical AI” powerhouse, taking the reins of the firm’s robotics arm just months before its humanoids are set for mass production. In an internal memo sent on Wednesday and seen by the South China Morning Post, He said he would personally serve as head of the robotics department. Characterising the move as a strategic pivot, He said the unit had reached “a turning point...
Some climate scientists are getting over four to six times the profession's average salary to help Wall Street profit off climate change.
President Donald Trump said Thursday that the United States may take control of Iran's oil and gas infrastructure like it did in Venezuela.
Oil is largely muted on Thursday despite President Donald Trump's threats to conduct new strikes against Iran and the seizure of key infrastructure.
Open access notables Emergence of Uncompensable Heat Stress During Monsoon Season in India , Chuphal et al., AGU Advances Uncompensable heat stress (UHS), characterized by the loss of homeostasis due to excessive environmental thermal loading, causes substantial heat-related health risks in India. However, the spatial and seasonal heterogeneity, as well as temporal changes of UHS in India remain poorly understood. Using observations, reanalysis data, and climate model projections, we highlight the surge of UHS during the monsoon season (July–October) as the climate warms. In the observed period (1979–2021), the frequency and area affected by UHS have increased significantly across India. The observed UHS is more prevalent in summer (March–June) and...
[New Times] Climate-resilient settlement sites covering 426.8 hectares across seven districts are set to be developed with support from the Congo-Nile Divide Restoration Project, in a move aimed at strengthening community resilience to climate change and promoting sustainable settlement planning.
[IPS] Nairobi -- A new report examining the economic impact of oil and gas production in Africa has found that fossil fuels have failed to deliver sustained or inclusive economic development, observing that the resources have contributed to economic vulnerability and inequality and have constrained growth through prohibitive commodity prices, inflation, and weak local currencies.
President Donald Trump anticipated new strikes against Iran and said the U.S. will be "taking Kharg Island, and other oil infrastructure points, and assume total control of their Oil and Gas Markets."
A high-ranking workplace safety official in central China’s Shanxi province has been placed under investigation over a massive coal mine explosion that killed 82. Zhang Heping, deputy director of the provincial department of emergency management, is suspected of “serious violations of discipline and law”, according to a statement released by the provincial discipline inspection and supervisory commission late on Wednesday. The provincial anti-corruption watchdog explicitly linked Zhang to the...
An emerging field of research that can measure how much climate change has worsened individual disasters is under attack by friends of the fossil fuel industry. Billions of dollars are at stake.
He was a frequent target for environmental protesters, who alleged Exxon knew about the catastrophic effect fossil fuels were having on the planet as far back as the 1970s.
Analysis pinpoints areas most vulnerable to hotter, drier weather causing ground to shrink and drag foundations down Millions of homes are at risk from climate-related subsidence, according toan analysis by the British Geological Survey (BGS). As hotter, drier summers driven by global heating become more frequent, the ground under houses can shrink and drag down a property’s foundations. The most vulnerable areas include London, Essex, Kent and a tranche of land from Oxford up to the Wash on England’s east coast, according to scientists, who say mitigation measures will be needed. Continue reading...
Climate change-induced weather events are pushing orangutan populations to extinction, says a study.
The global energy crisis has helped propel BYD back into pole position in China’s automotive sector, allowing it to regain ground on Geely Auto as demand for battery-powered vehicles accelerates worldwide. The Shenzhen-based electric vehicle (EV) maker, which lost its title as mainland China’s largest carmaker in the first quarter of 2026, rebounded strongly in the following two months as the US-Israel war with Iran drove up oil prices. Its overseas deliveries surged 76 per cent year on year to...
BlackRock believes India's equity market is unfairly penalized for its limited direct AI exposure and oil price sensitivity. Despite record foreign outflows and a challenging macro environment, the asset manager remains constructive on India's medium- to long-term prospects, citing strong demographics, infrastructure, and financial sector strength. They see potential for indirect AI-related opportunities and favor sectors like financials.
G20 Countries Have Submitted Climate Progress Reports for the First Time. Are They Delivering? alicia.cypress… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 16:05 Globally, climate action is falling short — and following through on promises has never mattered more. Last year, more than 137 countries submitted their new national climate commitments (formally called nationally determined contributions or NDCs) setting plans to cut harmful climate emissions and adapt to the impacts of climate change. However, these efforts still leave the world dramatically short, closing less than 6% of what’s needed to limit warming to 1.5 degrees C (2.7 degrees F), to prevent the world from experiencing the most dangerous consequences of climate change. That gap is troubling enough, but there is another...
US inflation hit a three-year high in May, soaring to 4.2% due to surging energy prices, particularly gasoline, driven by Middle East supply disruptions. This rise, the third consecutive monthly increase, pressures the Federal Reserve and poses a political challenge for the Trump administration ahead of midterm elections. Core inflation showed mixed signals, while energy costs are expected to cool.
[New Era] A training programme launched in Walvis Bay is helping young Namibians acquire skills and knowledge for careers in Namibia's growing oil and gas industry.
The U.S. military said it disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Tuesday because the ship violated the U.S. Navy's blockade, Centcom said.
Climate models suggest a small nuclear war in the tropics would do even more damage to the ozone layer than a larger nuclear war in more northerly latitudes, increasing exposure to dangerous ultraviolet radiation all over the world
Marine veteran won 72% of the vote despite infidelity and abuse allegations that emerged during primary campaign Platner shrugs off scandals to win Maine Democratic Senate primary Sign up for the Breaking News US email Donald Trump ’s immigration crackdown is largely targeting people from the countries most vulnerable to displacement from climate-driven disasters, a Guardian analysis shows. As the Trump administration pushes policies to boost planet-heating fossil fuels, millions of people are being forced to flee their homelands due to storms, floods and droughts worsened by the climate crisis. Continue reading...
[This Day] On the back of uncertainty in the global oil market, 10 Nigerian banks' exposure to the sector in the 2025 financial year, declined by 13.4 per cent to N12.22 trillion from N15.7 trillion reported in 2024.
Before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%, but the closure of the strait of Hormuz has affected energy prices US inflation jumped to an annual rate of 4.2% in May, the third consecutive monthly increase since the start of the Iran war and a three-year high, as Americans continue to face steep oil prices. Prices have increased sharply over the past several months, rising at an annual rate of 3.3% in March before going up to 3.8% in April. In February, before the conflict began, inflation was at 2.4%. Continue reading...
As the US shuts its doors to most refugees, there’s little hope of a new system to help those forced from home by climate impacts Trump targets migrants from countries hit most by climate shocks Millions of people around the world are having their lives upended by floods, storms and heatwaves worsened by the climate crisis . Those forced to flee their home countries, however, are finding that the door to the US is more firmly shut than ever. Neither US nor international law recognizes environmental hazards, such as climate-related displacement, as a valid cause to claim asylum or gain entry through other migration pathways, despite the mounting toll of disasters caused by an overheating planet. Continue reading...
[This Day] Climate-wise, the many policies and actions recently announced and committed to by government bodies in Nigeria -- the launch of the various components of the emerging carbon market, the just-concluded Nigeria Youth Climate Change Summit organised by the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), and the number of calls and admonishments from federal and sub-national governments to citizens on World Environment Day to prioritise planting trees as an effective way to mitigate the already increasingly
US energy secretary Chris Wright featured in seminars to judges when he was a fracking executive As cities and states sue big oil for billions in damages over allegations that it covered up the dangers of its products, rightwing organizations are attempting to discredit the wave of litigation. They claim the lawyers behind it are teaming up with an environmentally focused legal education non-profit to bias federal judges against oil companies. But it is actually fossil fuel-backed organizations that are attempting to sway the judiciary in their favor, one of those law firms is countering. Evidence of this includes judicial seminars hosted by one such group featuring pro-industry speakers such as the current energy secretary, Chris Wright, in his former occupation as a fracking executive...
Oil is climbing on Wednesday after President Donald Trump said he could strike Iranian infrastructure as negotiations to reach a deal drag on.
[Daily Maverick] Offshore wind has become an attractive energy source across the globe, but in South Africa there are challenges.
STATEMENT: Global Leaders Issue Letter Calling on COP31 to Place Ocean at Heart of Climate Action darla.vanhoorn… Wed, 06/10/2026 - 03:00 LONDON (June 10, 2026) — A group of 150+ global experts and leaders shared the below open letter with incoming COP31 hosts Türkiye and Australia, COP30 President and COP CEO Brazil, and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, urging that the ocean be placed at the center of global climate action at UNFCCC COP31, to be held in Türkiye this November. The letter's signatories include World Resources Institute, Dr. Marinez Scherer (COP30 Special Envoy for the Ocean), and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, as well as Sylvia Earle (National Geographic Society; Mission Blue), the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO...
Researchers at Cornell University have developed a recycling process that restores spent lithium-ion batteries to up to 95% of their original capacity while cutting recycling costs by 56%.
Government plan to de-link gas and electricity prices aims to reduce bills for consumers after global surge in prices Households in England, Scotland and Wales could save nearly £200 a year on their energy bills if the government stepped into the market to act as the sole buyer of electricity, according to a thinktank. The research found that public procurement of electricity, meaning the government would become the “single buyer” of power before it is resold to consumers, could shave billions of pounds from electricity prices. Continue reading...
We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s EV giants challenge Tesla in race to commercialise humanoid robots Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are opening a new front in their battle with Tesla: humanoid robots. After spending years competing on electric cars and autonomous driving technology, leading Chinese...
As well as the cost of extreme weather and natural disasters, longer-term climatic changes are also a drag on economic productivity, the NSW Net Zero Commission says.
Infection rates for deadly mosquito-borne diseases are extremely low in Canada. But experts warn climate change and evolving environmental factors — including deforestation — are rapidly expanding the geographical range of the world's deadliest animal, and the way it lives and breeds.
With less than a month before the Alberta government hopes to present a pipeline proposal to Ottawa, the B.C. government says it's being left out of the discussions.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02633-wSouthern California is rarely affected by tropical cyclones at present. Here the authors show that this could change with warming, leading to an increase in landslide risk that is expected to disproportionately affect low-income households.
The automaker today is turning on vehicle-to-grid charging for its GM Energy customers. Will people actually use it?
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01796G, Paper Xiaotong Li, Xinhui Guo, Qian Liu, Yunxia He, Youwen Rong, Zijian Tan, Yiyuan Jiang, Zhou Chen, Dunfeng Gao, Guoxiong Wang, Xinhe Bao Acidic CO2 electrolysis offers great potential for high-efficiency single-pass CO2 conversion to valuable fuels and chemicals, yet is challenged by the kinetically favorable hydrogen evolution reaction. Electrode coatings can engineer... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Geopolitical developments in the last few months have dictated India’s energy supplies. Be it crude oil, LPG or LNG, India is largely dependent on the world to meet its needs, and the US-Iran war has disrupted supplies via the Strait of Hormuz.
Middle East tension has pushed up energy prices and boosted demand for South African coal, raising questions about climate commitments and exports
Federal environment department says Black Mountain Energy has provided insufficient data as it seeks to drill 20 gas wells in part of world’s largest tropical savanna Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The federal government has repeatedly raised concerns about an American company’s bid to frack for gas in Western Australia’s Kimberley region, part of the world’s largest and most intact tropical savanna. Texas-based Black Mountain Energy, through its subsidiary Bennett Resources, is seeking federal approval to drill 20 gas wells for its Valhalla project west of Fitzroy Crossing. Continue reading...
“Oil prices will be lower if Hormuz reopens earlier. Uncertainty remains high regarding the timing of Hormuz reopening, and oil prices will remain volatile as a result,” Fitch says.
The Alberta government is aiming to file an application by July 1 to the federal major projects office for the pipeline, which so far has no private-sector backer.
[Nile Post] The 12th Parliament will hold its fourth sitting of the First Meeting of the First Session on Wednesday, June 10, 2026, with lawmakers expected to consider a government request to borrow approximately Shs733.7 billion to finance Phase II of the Solar Powered Irrigation Systems Project.
[This Day] For years, Nigeria's renewable energy conversation has largely revolved around solar. Yet one of the country's most promising clean energy resources may have been hiding in plain sight. New data suggests that wind, long considered a marginal opportunity, could play a far greater role in Nigeria's energy future than previously assumed.
A U.S. energy blockade that began in late January has halted oil shipments to Cuba, which is experiencing severe blackouts and food shortages.
Third of world’s energy needs should come from electricity by 2035, says Murat Kurum, as priorities set out for this year’s UN climate summit The world should aim to meet a third of its energy needs from electricity within a decade to cut greenhouse gas emissions, the host of the next UN climate summit has said. While about a third of global electricity generation already comes from renewable sources, other energy-intensive sectors – chiefly transport, heating and industries – have lagged behind. Close to four-fifths of final energy still comes from fossil fuels, as a result. Continue reading...
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly has issued directives for speeding up the completion of all executive procedures related to Egypt’s initiative to encourage the installation of solar panels in factories and homes with the aim of launching it as soon as possible and expanding the use of renewable energy sources. During a meeting, Prime Minister Mostafa … The post PM orders faster rollout of solar energy initiative appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The plan to allocate 200 billion baht towards energy transition, focusing on rooftop solar systems and battery-powered vehicles, has raised concerns among economists and lawmakers over transparency and feasibility.
[UN News] The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01584K, Review Article Chengyuan Zhang, Zhihua Yu, Zhibin Sun, Chengjing Ding, Qing Xu, Bingnan Xuan, Dong Liu, Jiangang Qu, He Shan, Mohammad A Hossain, Mingzheng Ge, Zhijie Liang, Jianying Huang, Yuekun Lai, Hui Liu Global environmental crises and energy shortages pose a grave threat to human society. The widespread moisture offers an endless source of power for sustainable electricity production. However, traditional moisture electricity... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE02083F, Paper Siyu Zhang, Yangyang Liu, Jiang Zhou, Gen Chen, Yuping Fan, Hamdy Khamees Thabet, Yu Yao, Zhuoxi Wu, Bingan Lu, Junwei Han Direct regeneration establishes a low-carbon and resource-efficient route for recycling lithium-ion batteries, yet its practical impact is constrained by inadequate defect homogenization and an exclusive focus on restoring pristine structures... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
An unladen oil tanker, MT Marivex, carrying 24 Indian crew members, was disabled and caught fire in the Gulf of Oman following a US military action. The US stated an F/A-18 Super Hornet fired a precision munition after the vessel allegedly violated a blockade of Iran's ports and ignored directions. All Indian seafarers were safely evacuated with Omani assistance.
Corb Lund says his Water Not Coal team has collected enough signatures to compel the Alberta government to take action on stopping mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies.
A diverse range of bird species has been recorded at a solar park on rewetted peatland in Germany, suggesting that combining energy generation with habitat restoration could benefit biodiversity, the climate and the economy
The post Trump Administration Killed Criminal Investigation of GOP Senator’s Coal Companies appeared first on ProPublica.
Low-cost personal cooling and emissions-free air conditioning among ideas studied with MIT’s Climate Project seed funding.
Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are opening a new front in their battle with Tesla: humanoid robots. After spending years competing on electric cars and autonomous driving technology, leading Chinese manufacturers including BYD and Xpeng are now accelerating plans to mass-produce humanoid robots, betting that advances in artificial intelligence will unlock a vast new market beyond transportation. The push is expected to strengthen China’s position as a global manufacturing powerhouse for...
Opening the UN's mid-year climate talks in Bonn, Simon Stiell urged governments to focus on implementing climate commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependence was driving economic instability and exposing countries to worsening climate impacts
An expert said climate change is a key element in the spread of a tropical species that thrives in warm weather. The post What to know about the New World screwworm fly and its reappearance in the US appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
China's reduced oil imports have helped keep prices in check, but that won't last much longer, according to analysts cited in a new report.
The common wisdom says it's a losing issue. Evidence suggests it actually helps Democrats.
Next-generation Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) batteries that charge in minutes are expected to add fuel to global sales of the country’s carmakers. An EV battery that goes from a 10 per cent to a 98 per cent charge in under six-and-a-half minutes was the star of the Super Technology Day event staged in Beijing in April by the world’s biggest producer of batteries for EVs, Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL). Earlier, the world’s leading EV maker, Shenzhen-based BYD, unveiled a battery...
Oil companies are seeking more assurances before pumping up investments in the country's vast fields.
The World Stroke Organization found that extreme heat, wildfire smoke and other climate impacts are linked to increased stroke risk.
[Premium Times] Participants at a World Environment Day event in Akwa Ibom pledged to end bush burning, plant more trees and promote nature-based solutions as experts warned that climate change is already disrupting farming and food production.
Keir Starmer hosts Ukrainian, French and German leaders in Downing Street after Russia fires hypersonic weapons at Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the leaders of the UK, France and Germany discussed “the urgent need to scale up” Ukraine’s air defences and deep-strike capabilities in London on Sunday night, after Russia fired hypersonic weapons at Ukraine, Downing Street said. The meeting of Ukraine’s staunchest allies in London came hours after a Russian drone strike damaged a storage centre for spent nuclear fuel nine miles from the Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Continue reading...
Gary Smith, the GMB general secretary, said the Government's opposition to North Sea oil and gas was 'economic madness' and a 'disaster for many working people'.
Tired of thick, heavy smartphones? Discover the latest Android flagships ditching old lithium-ion tech for high-density, thin-profile silicon-carbon batteries.
Attack was ‘extremely vile’ and deliberate, says Ukraine’s president Volodymyr Zelenskyy A Russian Shahed drone has substantially damaged a building used to store spent nuclear fuel close to the disused Chornobyl nuclear power plant, in what Ukraine’s president described as a deliberate and “extremely vile” attack. While the structure – the reception building of the spent fuel storage facility – was empty of containers at the time, the targeting of the sensitive site appeared to be direct messaging from Moscow amid an intensifying battle of long-range aerial strikes in which high-profile locations on both sides have been hit. Continue reading...
Algae in Great Bear Lake have changed significantly since the turn of the century due to climate change, a new study has found.
Environmental advocates, doctors, and even players themselves demanding FIFA to cut ties with the fossil fuel industry, which they say is adversely impacting players' health, and threatening the future of the sport itself.
Rosneft CEO Igor Sechin stated American energy firms are the primary beneficiaries of a Strait of Hormuz closure, warning of long-term damage to oil demand and a boost for alternatives. He also highlighted global resource shortages and questioned OPEC+'s effectiveness, noting Russia's production decline and need for investment.
Browsing the engine oil shelves, you might see high mileage oil, but right next to it is high mileage extended performance oil. What's the difference?
So far this year, the South Coast air basin, which includes Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties, has seen 39 days when the concentration of lung-irritating ozone exceeded the federal standard, according to preliminary state air quality data.
The Head of the Climate Change Information Center at Egypt’s Agricultural Research Center, Mohamed Ali Fahim, announced a severe heatwave warning expected across the country over the coming hours. Fahim explained that weather maps from the Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) indicates that hot to extremely hot conditions will persist across most parts of the nation. … The post Extreme heat, high humidity, and severe dust storms expected across Egypt on Saturday appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The comments came at Russia's flagship economic forum as governments and energy producers continue to grapple with supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict.
Pipeline, the series about a group of divers sucked into an oil pipe deep beneath the Caribbean and left to die, beat entries from The Times, Telegraph and BBC to take the top award.
Democrats’ radical green playbook is showing its decrepitude.
Given that control over energy reinforces superpower status, the contest of the century has morphed into an intense rivalry between China, a rising “electrostate”, and the United States, the world’s hydrocarbon hegemon safeguarding its position. China recognises that electricity drives its economy. Despite being a major producer of coal, crude oil and natural gas, China remains an importer of these hydrocarbons. However, with strategic patience, through its five-year plans, the country has been...
[New Times] Nyagatare District has been identified as Rwanda's most climate-vulnerable district, according to the National Climate Change Vulnerability Index Assessment released on June 3 by the Rwanda Environment Management Authority (REMA).
Two corporations bid on a handful of leases during the latest oil and gas lease sale in Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge on Friday, a showing critics described as tepid but one that further opens the door to possible development in the pristine region.
The sale of leases will test the administration’s multipronged push to develop Alaska’s resources.
Pitbull Shredding Solutions is a Texas-based company focused on wind turbine blade recycling and material processing.
Federal Reserve researchers say rising oil prices linked to the war in Iran are already feeding inflation pressures. However, employment has remained largely stable across most regions.
Energy executives, economists and market analysts say the war in Iran has exposed vulnerabilities in fossil fuel supply chains while accelerating discussion about domestically generated power sources.
The very tool being counted on to decarbonise our civilisation is fast becoming one of the most power-hungry infrastructure networks on Earth. Yet dismissing AI as a climate villain is to miss one of the most consequential opportunities of the decade
Populists are waging a war against climate action around the world, but in Australia the fiercest battle is among the right-wing parties over policy “purity”.
Oil prices saw a slight dip Friday as Middle East ceasefire hopes dimmed after Hezbollah rejected a US-backed proposal. Despite this, benchmarks are set for their first weekly gain in three weeks, buoyed by ongoing regional tensions and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Conflicting signals from the region and declining global inventories are keeping investors cautious, suggesting continued price volatility.
Russian President Vladimir Putin desires a swift end to the Middle East conflict, refuting claims that Moscow profits from rising energy prices. He emphasized Iran's resilience and the need to consider its interests in any settlement. Putin also lauded India as a reliable partner, describing the India-Russia relationship as a "special privileged strategic partnership" and expressing confidence in expanding trade ties.
The president announced $500 million in Defense Production Act funds and other grants to support existing coal plants, while also announcing other grants to build new ones.
Ahead of World Environment Day, the UN General Assembly made a vital commitment to protect people from climate impacts, adopting a resolution on the climate change obligations of states. The resolution follows up on the International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion issued last year, which found that states have a legal duty to prevent […]
[Leadership] Dangote Petroleum Refinery & Petrochemicals has increased its crude oil processing capacity to 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in a performance test conducted by the Process Licensors, marking a significant milestone in the facility's operational expansion and further cementing its position as World's Largest Single Train Petroleum Refinery.
[The Conversation Africa] Mauritius is a small African island where natural disasters like floods, cyclones and other extreme weather events have become frequent and intense. They are expected regularly.
Experts say increased use of crops for fuel is ‘dangerous game’ that could send food price inflation soaring Demand for biofuels is likely to leap by nearly a third this year, which could send food price inflation soaring further and push the world closer to a global food crisis . More countries are opting to increase biofuel use as the price of oil has jumped to nearly $100 a barrel after the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the closure of the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...
A Chinese shipbuilder has unveiled a blueprint for a massive, nuclear-powered floating island that will serve as a container transfer terminal and a charging station for vessels. The floating terminal will be powered by advanced molten salt reactors that use liquefied salt as both a fuel and coolant. These reactors can store vast amounts of thermal energy and cool without the need for water. Jiangnan Shipyard, a subsidiary of state-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation, said the complex...
The president announced a total of $700 million in federal money to reinvigorate the domestic coal industry, which has been in decline for decades.
Maruti Suzuki's MD highlights flex-fuel vehicles as key to India's goals of cutting oil imports and emissions. These vehicles run on petrol and ethanol blends, supporting farmers and the rural economy. A robust ecosystem, including fuel availability and wider model launches, is crucial for mass adoption, with government backing for biofuel transition and infrastructure expansion.
Oil Marketing Companies are still facing significant under-recoveries of nearly Rs 700 per domestic LPG cylinder. Despite government efforts to boost domestic production and secure imports, this financial strain persists. Meanwhile, LPG demand has moderated due to reduced commercial use and improved delivery systems, ensuring stable supplies.
India is accelerating its ethanol drive, planning to establish 5,000 ethanol fuel stations by the end of 2027 to reduce fossil fuel imports. This initiative, alongside the launch of flex-fuel cars, aims to cut the country's $120 billion import bill and boost farmer income. Regulatory changes are also proposed to support higher ethanol blends and other alternative fuels.
US president accused of ‘putting polluters first’ by invoking Defense Production Act to prop up coal output Donald Trump is to use a wartime presidential authority to hand $700m to coal-fired power plants in the US, the latest move by the president to bolster what he calls “beautiful clean coal” despite it being the dirtiest of fossil fuels. Trump is using the Defense Production Act, a cold war-era statute used to accelerate American industrial output in times of national need, to provide grants to more than a dozen existing coal plants across the US, including facilities capable of exporting coal. Continue reading...
Republican-led states growing renewable capabilities at faster rate as Texas emerges as clean-energy leader Democratic-led states are eroding their climate policies, as red states are scaling up their clean energy deployment. California on Friday scaled back its cap-and-invest program, offering more than $3bn in free pollution allowances to polluting companies. Earlier the same week, New York weakened its groundbreaking climate law, delaying a plan to regulate carbon from 2024 until 2028 and reducing emissions-slashing targets. Rhode Island’s governor, meanwhile, is attempting to roll back aggressive clean-energy programs. Continue reading...
Scientists say climate change deserves much, but not all, of the blame.
Russia has publicly acknowledged a dip in oil production due to unscheduled refinery repairs, marking the first such admission. This comes amid intensified Ukrainian drone attacks targeting Russian energy infrastructure, which have disrupted operations and pushed Moscow to increase crude exports. Despite these challenges, Russia aims to maximize exports and restore previous production levels.
Ted Borduas, 58, left teaching in Naples after 26 years and purchased an off-the-grid hut in Chesterville, close to Farmington, where he plans to relocate this summer.
The Trump administration has prioritized giving states oversight of coal ash. Louisiana could become the sixth state to gain such control.
A senior official in India’s foreign ministry said the talks held in New Delhi focused on strengthening energy cooperation.
Oil and gas giant BP reportedly held advanced talks about selling its remaining North Sea assets
Road surface is slippery and hazardous in many parts
A combination of climate change, urbanization and inflation mean disasters are getting more costly when they hit.
Industry executives said loss of oil through the Strait of Hormuz is draining petroleum inventories to dangerously low levels.
The environmental organization is accusing the Dakota Access pipeline developer of seeking to suppress public protest through litigation.
Learn where the Grand Canyon gets its water supply, and how a new 3D map of the canyon’s caves could help protect that supply from climate change and other dangers.
The buyer, NordLine, is a recently established subsidiary of Russia’s second-largest natural gas producer, Novatek, Kommersant reported.
Ukraine launched deep drone strikes on St. Petersburg's energy and military sites, including an oil terminal and naval base, just as Russia hosted its economic forum. This follows a deadly Russian barrage on Ukraine. Russia accused Ukraine of a separate bus strike killing eight. The escalating drone war sees both sides targeting infrastructure far from the front lines.
Oil climbed on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran traded fresh strikes.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink by Andrew Dessler I’ve long been struck by how hard it is to predict the evolution of our energy system, even a few years in advance, never mind 25 or 30 years. I still remember the “ peak oil ” craze in the mid 2000s, when people were telling me the end of oil was nigh. It sounded convincing right up until it turned out to be wrong. In this post, let me show you how bad previous predictions have been for the electricity sector. evolution of our energy system in 6 charts Each plot below shows annual predictions of how a particular source of electricity will evolve as well as what actually happened . The data come from the Energy Information Administration and cover the U.S. electricity sector. We’ll...
Early trading on Wall Street is mixed and oil prices moved higher after the U.S. and Iran traded attacks, testing a ceasefire even further.
A new report says data centers can have large effects on water, land and the climate, even if they're powered by clean energy.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Six states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cancel a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. In March, federal officials announced they would pay nearly $1 billion in taxpayer dollars to French energy firm TotalEnergies in exchange for the […]
A lobe of the Central American Gyre developed into Hurricane Helene, one of the most notorious Atlantic hurricanes of all time. The post This swirling gyre spawns storms. How will climate change affect it? appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Leadership] The Board of Trustees of a civil society organisation, the Network Advancement Program for Poverty and Disaster Risk Reduction (NAPPDRR), has raised concerns over the environmental impact of oil exploration activities in parts of the Niger Delta, demanding access to the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report of Tulcan Energy Resources Limited.
Energy and military sites targeted as guests gather for economic forum where Putin is due to speak on Friday Ukrainian drones hit energy and military sites in St Petersburg early on Wednesday hours before international guests gathered for the city’s flagship economic forum, in a blow to Vladimir Putin. Several long-range drones crashed into oil storage facilities after Russian air defences tried unsuccessfully to shoot them down. There were loud explosions and black smoke rose high above the city from the blazing oil terminal. Continue reading...
[SNA] Khartoum, June 2, 2026 (SUNA) - Minister of Energy and Oil, Engineering Al-Mu'tasim Ibrahim Ali, said the electricity sector is still recovering from the impacts of war and that restoring normal supply requires gradual progress despite ongoing improvements.
Lawmakers wanted to lead the energy transition, but Governor Kathy Hochul is worried about the cost of ditching natural gas.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07525D, Paper Weina Xu, Zimin Li, Kangjie Li, Huitong Lin, Shaobing Zhang, Ruohan Yu, Haoqing Ma, Liheng Zheng, Zijie Tang, Guobin Zhang, Jialun Guo, Fujia Zuo, Lei Zhang, Kangning Zhao A self-inhibition mechanism for cathode dissolution in zinc–vanadium oxide batteries is proposed through pre-intercalation of Ca 2+ to break the cascade dissolution loop. 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
Volodymyr Zelensky brought the war to the dictator's birthplace setting ablaze a key oil port.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg and set it ablaze, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, as the city hosted an annual economic forum promoted by President Putin.
The utility is planning to spend $10.1 billion by 2040 to adapt its 57 reactors and hundreds of dams across the country to severe climate events such as floods, droughts, storms and heat waves.
Four other states have passed similar legislation this year. Louisiana's bill wouldn't block coastal erosion litigation against oil companies.
The label would benchmark the environmental performance of data centers, using metrics including energy and water efficiency, renewable energy use, and waste heat recovery.
The oil giant says the documents ignore the critical context of the complex operating environment at the time.
A Delhi court has discharged Hindalco Industries, its former president S K Tamotia, and former general manager PRS Mani in a decade-old coal block allocation case. The court found no evidence of criminal conspiracy or illegality, stating the CBI failed to establish its case.
A Delhi court has taken cognisance of charges against industrialist Naveen Jindal, former coal secretary P C Parekh, and others in a coal block allocation case. The charges include criminal conspiracy, cheating, and corruption, stemming from alleged irregularities in the allocation of the Gare Palma IV/1 coal block. The court has summoned the accused to appear on July 17.
The Trump administration is dismantling a $368 million deep-ocean observation system that monitors marine ecosystems and the effects of climate change.
South Korea's consumer price growth topped 3% in May for the first time in 26 months as a prolonged Middle East war drove up global oil prices.
The World Meteorological Organization warns of an 80% chance of a strong El Niño developing this year, potentially amplifying extreme weather events due to climate change. This phenomenon, characterized by warmer Pacific waters, could lead to intensified heatwaves, droughts, and floods globally. Scientists fear this combination may make 2027 the hottest year on record.
[Daily News] ARUSHA -- THE Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has participated in the ongoing Tanzania Investment Summit 2026 in Arusha.
State attorneys general argue $1bn deal to terminate major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York is unlawful Six states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over its decision to cancel of a major offshore wind lease off the coast of New York. In March, federal officials announced they would pay nearly $1bn in taxpayer dollars to French energy firm TotalEnergies in exchange for the company killing plans to erect two offshore windfarms off New York and North Carolina. TotalEnergies agreed to terminate the projects and pledged not to develop any new offshore wind projects in the United States, while investing hundreds of millions of dollars in oil and gas projects. Continue reading...
Everywhere else in the world, EVs got cheaper, but in the US, tax credits disappeared, and Q4 EV sales fell 45% year-on-year.
Rising oil and gas prices linked to the conflict involving Iran continued to drive inflation across the euro area, while price pressures varied significantly among member states.
Two Edinburgh-based firms have been selected for the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult’s Launch Academy 2026, supporting the development of new offshore wind.
The Energy Secretary has signed up to a legally binding goal to cut the UK's carbon emissions by 87per cent by 2040.
[Liberian Observer] At a time when climate change is increasingly threatening agricultural productivity, food security, and rural livelihoods across Liberia, the launch of a US$103.9 million climate resilience initiative is being hailed as one of the most significant investments in the country's agricultural sector in recent years.
[Liberian Observer] BENTOL, Montserrado - Under the scorching sun in Mount Coffee, Lower Montserrado County, rows of nearly 40,000 solar panels stretch across rocky ground. Liberia's first-ever solar farm is part of efforts to reduce carbon emissions, strengthen electricity supply, and transition toward renewable energy.
Oil prices saw a slight uptick as US-Iran talks and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz created market jitters. Conflicting signals from Washington and Tehran fueled uncertainty, with traders closely watching any progress or breakdown in negotiations. Developments around the crucial energy route remain a key focus, impacting global supply routes and risk sentiment.
2025 was one of the three hottest years ever recorded. The years from 2015 to 2025 were the hottest eleven years on record. The planet is now about 1.43 degrees Celsius warmer than the pre-industrial average. The oceans are absorbing heat at a staggering rate — about eighteen times humanity’s annual energy use each […]
[DW] Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Critics of the Energy Department guidance say it runs afoul of the Inflation Reduction Act's emphasis on increasing appliance efficiency and cutting emissions.
Energy-hungry data centers must support the EU’s shift to carbon-free power, says Energy Commissioner Dan Jørgensen.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE01476C, Paper Gangli Zhao, Daozhi Shen, Shuaiqi Han, Dingyun Zhang, Linglan Guo, Qiaolin Gu, Feng Zhan, Linmin Zhu Moisture-enabled generators (MEGs) can harvest electrical energy from ambient water vapor, offering a promising self-powered solution for wearable electronics and Internet-of-Things systems. However, their practical application is hindered by limited... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Venezuela's acting President, Delcy Rodriguez, is poised for a New Delhi visit this week, signaling a deepening energy partnership. This comes as India actively seeks to diversify its oil sources, with Washington encouraging increased purchases from the South American nation. Venezuela has recently emerged as a significant crude supplier for India.
Electric vehicles have taken off in Ethiopia. Key to the shift: a world-first ban on importing fossil fuel-powered vehicles.
Public sector oil companies have reduced aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices for international flights by nearly 27%, providing relief to airlines and travelers. However, commercial LPG cylinder prices have seen an increase of Rs 42 due to volatile global energy costs and disrupted supply chains from West Asia.
A new study finds pollution from satellite megaconstellations could account for 42% of the space sector’s climate impact by 2029.
With a R3.8 billion boost to help South Africa move away from fossil fuels like oil and coal for producing energy, how well is the country doing on keeping its promise to help the world’s temperature stay at manageable levels? Bhekisisa takes a look at the data in the first of a three-part series
The USS Gerald R. Ford's next assignment is much closer to home than usual, with the Navy intending to evaluate its ability to power on-shore facilities.
British house prices fell 0.6% in May, leaving them 1.7% higher than a year earlier, Nationwide reports UK house prices fall for first time this year amid rising rates Eurozone factories were hit by the biggest jump in input costs in four years last month. The Iran war drove up the cost of raw materials and intermediate goods, according to the latest poll of purchasing managers at European manufacturers. Although euro area manufacturers reported an expansion for a fourth successive month in May, the sector is showing signs of struggling under the weight of rising prices and supply disruptions emanating from the war in the Middle East. “A key development in May was yet another surge in energy and raw material prices, causing the largest monthly jump in firms’ costs for four years...
BORN and bred in Glasgow, Lime is a renewable energy company that is going places both figuratively and literally, as it takes its refreshingly different business model on a mission to reduce home energy bills beyond Hadrian’s Wall and throughout the...
The ongoing geopolitical turmoil has affected supplies from several key oil-producing regions that traditionally cater to India, requiring refiners to process crude varieties that were not part of their usual feedstock mix.
The ban comes as Ukrainian strikes on Russian oil refineries have led to slumps in domestic production and gasoline shortages in some places.
Oil is soaring on Monday as negotiations between the U.S. and Iran stall and clashes escalate again throughout the Middle East.
[Daily News] Arusha -- CONSTRUCTION of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has surpassed 81 per cent completion, marking significant progress on one of the region's largest energy infrastructure projects.
Oil prices surged over 2% as Israel ordered troop deployments into southern Lebanon, escalating tensions with Hezbollah. This renewed fighting raises concerns for a US-Iran ceasefire extension and regional stability, impacting global energy supply outlooks. Mines in the Strait of Hormuz further complicate efforts to restore shipping traffic.
[Daily Maverick] The imperative to adapt to climate change offers governments a historic opportunity to leapfrog development and financing deficits to upgrade marginalised communities using alternative approaches.
Hong Kong’s finance chief has said the Middle East war has played only a limited role in driving up local inflation, noting the city’s service-based economy and stable energy supplies from mainland China have mitigated the effects of external shocks. Briefing the Legislative Council on Monday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the surge in global fuel prices was expected to affect fuel-related consumer prices, pushing inflation higher. “Rising international oil prices will continue to...
China's worst coal mining disaster in 15 years comes amid an ambitious pivot towards green energy.
While Westminster’s attention is focused on Andy Burnham and Makerfield, another pivotal byelection is taking place in Scotland’s north-east The coming byelection in Makerfield, from where Andy Burnham aspires to make rapid progress towards Downing Street, is perhaps the most consequential in British political history. But the decision by the Scottish National party’s former Westminster leader, Stephen Flynn, to relocate to Holyrood means that another pivotal contest is taking place more than 350 miles to the north. If Makerfield is a test case for Mr Burnham and Labour’s ability to see off Reform UK, Mr Flynn’s old constituency of Aberdeen South is on the frontline of the increasingly fraught politics of North Sea oil. Labour, despite finishing second in the 2024 general election...
Close to the front line in southern Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia is the biggest nuclear power plant in Europe.
Minister of Local Development and Environment Manal Awad stressed the need to accelerate efforts to maximize Egypt’s benefit from concessional financing and grants provided by the Green Climate Fund (GCF), as part of the ministry’s role as the fund’s national coordinator in Egypt. During a follow-up meeting on the outcomes of the GCF committee’s second … The post Egypt restructures climate framework to fast-track green fund capital appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies The timing was rich with symbolism. As intense heatwaves pummelled Europe and Asia, and oil markets around the world leapt and sputtered, the two big chimneys of one of Australia’s largest power stations were being demolished. Meanwhile, the Australian energy minister was holding a media conference to hail a fall of up to 10% in the benchmark electricity price in parts of the country. Quietly, and with surprisingly little fanfare from the rest of the world, Australia is pioneering a revolution in home renewables and battery use, proving what is possible with the right policies. The country was already one of the global leaders in domestic solar power, with panels on...
In the latest outbreak of Whitehall wokery, the MoD requires companies seeking cyber defence contracts to 'tackle eco-inequality' as part of the agreements.
The Japanese automaker's switch to 0W-20 motor oil may have boosted efficiency and cold-weather performance, some drivers still question its protection.
This story was originally published by Canary Media and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s set to be an abnormally hot summer this year—but the US grid appears to be in decent shape to handle the heat. The credit goes to a boatload of new solar and storage and a handful of new gas plants. That’s […]
Indonesia lost nearly US$1 trillion in resource wealth over a 34-year period due to deceptive trade practices, President Prabowo Subianto declared in parliament on May 20. That same day, a set of new export controls was unveiled. Foreign-exchange earnings would be locked in Indonesian banks for a prescribed time limit and producers of coal, palm oil and ferroalloys would be required to route sales through a new state-owned enterprise. But barely had the ink dried on the new rules when talk of...
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) prices have increased by Rs 2 per kg in the Mumbai Metropolitan Region, taking the new rate to Rs 86 per kg. Piped cooking gas will also see a 50 paise per unit hike. This rise is attributed to global energy supply chain disruptions and increased procurement costs.
The SNP Energy Secretary has been accused of 'brazen hypocrisy' after attempting to offer an olive branch to long-suffering job creators in Scotland.
Brent crude futures down 19% since end of April amid hopes of US-Iran peace deal, while stock markets rally Oil prices are on track for their biggest monthly fall since 2020, as investors hoped for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran. The price of Brent crude futures, the global benchmark, was down 1.3% on Friday at about $92 and 19% since the end of April. Continue reading...
[GroundUp] Campaign laid blame for South Africa's skyrocketing electricity tariffs at the feet of the fossil fuel industry
Explosive growth in clean technologies has pushed an old coal-heavy scenario out of the realm of plausibility, according to a recent study. But there’s more work to be done. The post Solar, wind, and EVs have knocked out a doomsday climate scenario appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. has formally submitted to the House of Representatives a US$57 million concessional financing instrument intended to strengthen Liberia's national electricity infrastructure, expand renewable energy generation capacity, and reinforce regional power interconnectivity within the West African Power Pool (WAPP) framework.
It is a short-term fix, but AC is an essential tool for many for whom the heat can be harmful, and even life-threatening I used to love a heatwave. I was the sort of British person who acted like I was in the Mediterranean if the sun was slightly visible, coercing friends to take the outside restaurant table and eagerly working in the garden until my MacBook started to overheat rather than my internal organs. That was until I developed post-viral fatigue from the flu nine years ago. Now, the heat means suffering rather than pleasure: less energy, more pain and worse breathing. This has only increased as heatwaves across Europe have soared . I have spent this week of record-high May temperatures in the UK largely in bed, with the blinds drawn and two 5ft-high fans looming over me like security...
More than a dozen Utah communities are seeking clean power, even as their utility turns to fossil fuels.
Electric vehicles introduced in a 2022 green push are testing commissioners’ patience on the long road to Strasbourg.
Sherrill is looking to give developers more time by moving the compliance date to next summer.
Fossil fuel sector claimed the rules would lead to energy shortages, something green groups refute.
Nature, Published online: 29 May 2026; doi:10.1038/s41586-026-10605-5Author Correction: US oil and gas system emissions from nearly one million aerial site measurements
Korea Southern Power Co., said Thursday it plans to deploy 11.2 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2040, with a focus on solar power and offshore wind.
Samsung Heavy Industries is expanding its offshore plant business on rising demand for floating liquefied natural gas production facilities.
S. Korea is accelerating efforts to use tidal flats, seaweed as carbon sinks as the country looks beyond forests for ways to meet its climate goals.
Clean power remains essential. But until it arrives, Britain must stop LNG made scarce by the Iran war setting gas and electricity prices The US-Israel war on Iran will drive household energy costs in Britain to their highest level in two years over the summer. This has given fresh impetus to calls for the energy secretary, Ed Miliband, to change course. The cabinet minister is vulnerable because he promised cheaper bills if Britain embraced his clean, green power plan. Critics, including Labour’s former prime minister Sir Tony Blair , are circling. Yet Mr Miliband ought to ignore the naysayers. Until global carbon emissions, including Britain’s, are reduced to net zero, the planet will continue to fry and temperature records will continue to be broken. Do you have an opinion on...
Concerns among commissioners in bloc that surge in imports could lead to decline similar to that of US rust belt towns EU commissioners will meet on Friday for crunch talks aimed at imposing new restrictions on imports from China amid growing concern that Beijing is fuelling conditions for US-style rust belt towns in Europe. The surge in imports of everything from electric cars to key components in machines, medical devices and foodstuffs has been dubbed China Shock 2.0, potentially mirroring the experience in the US 25 years ago when Beijing joined the World Trade Organization. Continue reading...
India's Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft (AMCA) program is a catalyst for national industrial growth, extending beyond defense. It fosters advancements in materials science, AI, and manufacturing, creating vital spillovers for civilian sectors like automotive and renewable energy. This initiative strengthens India's technological ecosystem and workforce, positioning it as a global aerospace supplier.
Mantra chanting transcends mere repetition, with distinct methods profoundly altering the experience and mental impact. From loud Vaikhari Japa for atmosphere to inward-focused Upanshu and mental Manasik Japa, each form offers unique benefits. Likhit Japa grounds restless minds, while Sankirtan fosters collective energy. Advanced Ajapa Japa sees the mantra flow effortlessly, signifying a deep spiritual connection.
Operators have pledged to deploy an additional 240,000 electric vehicle charging points by 2030, French President Emmanuel Macron announced, as part of a drive to wean motorists off fossil fuel cars.
Scientists say dominant climate and biodiversity models rely too heavily on existing economic systems and overlook inequality, Global South perspectives and Indigenous knowledge, calling for more transformative and inclusive scenario-building
A global energy giant has opened a new Scottish base with a £3 million investment, creating 100 jobs.
Vladimir Putin and Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev met for high-level talks on the second day of the Russian leader’s visit to Astana.
The world is heading into another period of dangerous heat, a new UN report warns on Thursday, and it’s nearly certain global temperatures over the next five years will stay “at or near record levels” as climate change accelerates across land and sea.
With victory in the global race to build artificial intelligence capacity heavily dependent on resilient power systems, China is urging domestic enterprises to launch pilot projects that integrate the cutting-edge technology into the energy sector. To support the plan, Beijing has released an official list of application scenarios ranging from smart grids to autonomous coal mines. Energy enterprises would be able to partner with artificial intelligence providers and jointly submit proposals for...
From solar panels on supermarket car parks to experiments on agricultural land, France is taking advantage of the sun to massively increase its solar powered energy.
Democrat James Talarico has made comments friendly to fossil fuels. Republican Ken Paxton argues Talarico is far from a moderate.
Nevada's attorney general has argued that NV Energy's new billing structure could raise rates and discourage solar power.
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections. The World Meteorological Organization also forecasts an overheating Arctic that warms nearly 1.66 degrees Celsius (3 Fahrenheit) between now and 2030 and a dangerous drought with potential wildfires for the Amazon, a crucial part of Earth’s natural defences...
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has broken ground on a new R1.2 billion 75MW solar power plant to be based at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State, marking a major step in integrating renewable generation within the power utility's coal-fired power station-heavy fleet.
Global temperature record could be broken as soon as 2027, with El Niño expected later this year A record-breaking hot year is almost certain by 2030 as the climate crisis intensifies, the UN’s World Meteorological Organization has warned. With an El Niño event expected later this year, the global temperature record could fall as soon as 2027. Continue reading...
A partnership between Japan Airlines and a space start-up marks the first step for the carrier to explore diversification beyond Earth-bound aviation, potentially boosting Japan’s ambition to expand its footprint on the moon. The airline is teaming up with ispace to transport items of “precious cultural heritage and human activities” via a lander craft to the moon and protect them from the effects of climate change, natural disasters and conflict on Earth. “In the rapidly changing world, there...
Ten Indian sailors, held in Iran since July 2025 aboard the oil tanker MV Harbour Phoenix, have been freed following extensive diplomatic efforts. The crew was detained near Jask Port over alleged diesel smuggling. Coordinated actions by Indian authorities and stakeholders secured their release, with arrangements underway for their safe return home.
The Trump administration has quietly instructed federal prosecutors in Miami to avoid pursuing criminal investigations into Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez, a longtime target of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, according to current and former U.S. law enforcement officials — the latest sign of warming relations between the White House and the oil-rich nation.
There's no new pipeline without Pathways: a multibillion-dollar plan to reduce 16 million tonnes of carbon dioxide emissions a year from the oilsands by 2045.
The Energy Department has selected five companies for advanced negotiations to use weapons-grade plutonium for fuel.