Fake images and videos depicting the Minneapolis mother slain by an ICE agent have come from a range of bad actors pushing political narratives
Since early December, the US Coast Guard and other military branches have boarded and taken control of five oil ships that had previously been sanctioned. They were all either accused of being in the process of transporting Venezuelan oil or on their way to take on oil that has been subject to US sanctions since … The post What happens when the US decides to seize an oil ship? appeared first on Egypt Independent.
A bill in Congress seeks to eliminate different state recycling requirements and labeling by creating a single, national standard that would be voluntary.
India's youth, comprising millennials and Gen Z, face distinct anxieties shaped by differing political, economic, and technological landscapes. While millennials fear instability after years of effort, Gen Z grapples with the prospect of never achieving stability. Both generations navigate concerns over job security, economic inequality, and climate change, highlighting a cautious outlook on their future.
Chinese scientists have found a way to recycle lithium batteries using only carbon dioxide and water – eliminating the need for harsh, polluting chemicals to extract the lithium and upcycle cathode materials. The team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Beijing Institute of Technology said they used a “three-in-one” strategy to improve lithium recovery, upgrade transition metals like cobalt and nickel, and sequester carbon to eliminate waste by-products. Their method achieved a lithium...
Denmark's Joint Arctic Command in Greenland is focused on countering potential Russian activity, not defending against U.S. military threats, its head Major General Soren Andersen said on Friday (January 16), amid renewed attention on the Arctic region. - REUTERS
Iran's exiled crown prince, Reza Pahlavi, highlighted the deep historical and cultural ties between India and Iran, envisioning a democratic future for his nation fostering close relationships with countries valuing sovereignty. He expressed optimism for future cooperation in technology and renewable energy, anticipating a new chapter for bilateral ties once Iran is free.
Toxic haze continued to blanket Bangkok and large parts of the country, with fine particulate matter (PM2.5) exceeding safe limits in 45 provinces nationwide, authorities said, warning that unhealthy air conditions could persist until Jan 23.
Learn how microscopic fossils reveal that tiny seafloor organisms were already feeding and recycling nutrients soon after one of Earth’s largest mass extinctions.
Thailand is ready to pick up the pace as it moves toward a low-carbon economy following cabinet approval of the Climate Change Bill, according to acting Finance Minister Ekniti Nitithanprapas.
The 1995 film depicts a U.S. president standing up for the common good. The post Rob Reiner’s ‘The American President’ shows the path we could have taken on climate change appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Daily News] Dodoma -- Farmers in Dodoma Region have appealed to the government to urgently implement climate commitments agreed at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30), citing the need for rainwater harvesting projects and agricultural insurance to safeguard livelihoods increasingly threatened by climate change.
A polar vortex full of freezing air from Canada is about to bring a massive chill to millions across 30 states throughout January.
A new report underscores the vastly disproportionate role the super-rich play in driving the climate crisis.
Wildfires on Alaska's North Slope were more intense during the past century than at any point in the last 3,000 years, according to new research published in the journal Biogeosciences. The post A 3,000-year high: Alaska’s Arctic is entering a dangerous new fire era appeared first on Daily Dispatch.
Trump officials welcomed dozens of coal and industry execs to the newly reinstated National Coal Council on Thursday and vowed to revive the sector.
Indo-Russian dies to deepen? Russia is ramping up efforts to deepen non-energy economic ties with India, with firms exploring localisation across sectors such as engineering, shipbuilding, IT, renewables and metallurgy.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CLIMATE change is significantly impacting coffee farming in Tanzania, increasing production costs and reducing yields, according to the Paradox of Climate-Smart Coffee (PACSMAC) project findings.
Thick smog is seen in many areas of Bangkok on Thursday, where higher vehicle emissions have been singled out as the main contributor to pollution in inner areas of the capital city.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, says the persistent heavy rain that has affected the Kruger National Park underscores the growing challenges posed by climate variability and climate change.
The agency has long tried to curb carbon emissions and protect human health. Critics say it’s giving up on both.
Can they outrun an uncertain climate future? The post How pronghorn outran the Ice Age appeared first on High Country News.
[Scrolla] A mother was rescued by helicopter after being trapped in a tree while her young son was swept away by floods in Mbaula Village.
The Energy secretary said he was “cheering lower oil prices,” even as the Trump administration struggles to persuade U.S. oil companies to invest in Venezuela.
The document of agreements pledged to establish a ministerial dialogue, and to explore opportunities in oil, gas, nuclear and clean technology.
A company claims its deep-sea approach to desalination would cut energy use by about 40 percent compared to conventional plants.
A study of five such certifications found they fail to publicly disclose enough emissions data to substantiate those claims.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D6EE00134C, Review Article Madhusudhana M Devadiga, Subham Sarangi, Anushree S Bhat, Magdalena Osial, Kuruvilla Joseph, Sunday Olusegun, Jagdeep Singh, Nannan Wang, Luiz Antonio Ribeiro, Jr., Santosh K. Tiwari Despite decades of research on CO 2 capture and conversion, translating laboratory advances into products for widespread public use remains elusive. This review argues that the persistent emphasis on incremental... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Scientists say Texas has enough oil and gas underground to last for months.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 16 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02541-5Economists have spent a decade designing the perfect climate club, yet political reality has hitherto rendered these designs practically infeasible. The Open Coalition on Compliance Carbon Markets offers a path forward, but only if its architects recognize that understanding political feasibility is crucial to turning a declaration into a functioning carbon pricing club that could close the emissions gap.
Karoline Leavitt brands journalist who asked about deaths in ICE custody and killing of Renee Good ‘a leftwing activist’ The White House press secretary, Karoline Leavitt, accused a reporter of being a “leftwing activist” during a heated confrontation on Thursday over the killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent last week. Beginning his question during the White House press briefing, Niall Stanage, a White House columnist for the Hill, referred to the Trump administration’s staunch defense of ICE agents and the assertion by the homeland security secretary, Kristi Noem, that ICE are “doing everything correctly”. He pointed to statistics showing that last year 32 people died in ICE custody and 170 US citizens were detained by ICE , before noting that Good was “shot in the head and killed by...
US forces intercepted the oil tanker Veronica in the Caribbean as part of an operation to control Venezuelan oil shipments. This seizure, conducted under Operation Southern Spear, marks the latest move in a campaign to dismantle a "ghost fleet" and enforce sanctions, with officials stating oil leaving Venezuela must be coordinated lawfully.
The map shows diverse geological features shaping Antarctic glaciers from below, which can improve climate models of ice melt.
Protests continue across state and governor urges peace one week after an ICE agent shot and killed Renee Good Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to invoke the Insurrection Act in Minnesota in response to protests in Minneapolis against federal immigration enforcement operations, as Minnesota’s governor, Tim Walz, overnight urged demonstrators in Minneapolis to be peaceful amid escalating tensions. In a post on Truth Social on Thursday morning, Trump said he would institute the Insurrection Act and “quickly put an end to the travesty that is taking place” in Minnesota if the “corrupt politicians of Minnesota don’t obey the law and stop the professional agitators and insurrectionists from attacking the Patriots of ICE”. Continue reading...
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claimed that ICE agents are going "door to door" searching for people of color in his state.
The Trump administration is preparing to rely on private military contractors to protect oil and energy infrastructure in Venezuela instead of deploying U.S. troops, according to two sources familiar with the planning who spoke with CNN.
North American giants like Exxon and Chevron have virtually zero renewable assets.
The Recycling Leadership Council includes 14 trade associations looking to lobby lawmakers on their vision for a national policy framework.
As the FY27 Budget nears, agriculture stakeholders are pushing for increased investment in technology, digital systems, and climate-ready infrastructure. Experts advocate for a shift from welfare to growth, emphasizing productivity, rural demand, and resilience. Targeted support for the dairy sector, climate-resilient infrastructure, and digital agriculture are highlighted as crucial for long-term economic expansion and food security.
US Coast Guard and others boarded foreign-flagged crude carrier Veronica in a pre-dawn operation The US military has seized another oil tanker at sea in support of Donald Trump ’s sanctions against Venezuela, military officials announced on Thursday. Veronica, a crude oil tanker that marine records suggest is sailing under a Guyanese flag, was boarded in a pre-dawn action by US marines and sailors, the US Southern Command said in a post on social media . Continue reading...
Air pollution is worsening in Thailand, with Bangkok and numerous other provinces blanketed with unsafe levels of PM2.5 on Thursday morning.
Despite ‘Carbon Neutral’ Certifications, Beef Emissions Can Be Lower, but Never Low shannon.paton@… Thu, 01/15/2026 - 09:00 Few foods take a higher toll on the planet than beef. Of all protein-rich foods, beef and lamb are generally highest in greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, land use and water pollution per unit of protein. At the same time, a growing number of certifications are entering the marketplace offering seemingly “sustainable” beef. A burning question for food companies and conscious consumers alike is: How can I purchase beef that’s truly “better” than average for the climate, animal welfare and other environmental concerns? Beef Purchasing in Food Service: Considerations for Companies on Balancing Climate and...
US forces in the Caribbean Sea have seized another sanctioned oil tanker that the Trump administration says has ties to Venezuela, part of a broader US effort to take control of the South American country’s oil. The US Coast Guard boarded the tanker, named Veronica, early Thursday, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem wrote on social media. The ship had previously passed through Venezuelan waters and was operating in defiance of US President Donald Trump’s “established quarantine of...
If approved by EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin, the steel industry official would have a role in high-stakes reviews of air quality standards.
At least 19 people have died in other parts of the region since the rains began last month.
Scientists say their Stomata In-Sight tool can observe plants "breathe," which could be used to bioengineer crops that require less water, making them potentially more resilient to climate change.
As floods, droughts, and heat waves rise, growers face make-or-break seasons with an insufficient safety net. The post Small farms fight for survival in a warming Midwest appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
President Donald Trump threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act to stop protests in Minnesota Thursday after an ICE agent shot another civilian.
An international team of researchers, led by British Antarctic Survey (BAS), is setting out to discover how glacier calving around Antarctica can trigger powerful underwater tsunamis. When icebergs break off glacier fronts and fall … The post Making waves: researchers set out to uncover secrets of Antarctica’s underwater tsunamis appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see a catastrophic […]
The challenge targets an Interior fossil fuel development program that scrapped protections implemented under the Biden administration.
The developer of a planned rail line to increase oil exports has hired the longtime ally of President Donald Trump.
A proposal for sharper reductions in greenhouse gas emissions "will spur long-term investment" in solar panels, electric vehicles and other technologies.
North Sea oil firms have accelerated work on a plan to bring a venerable field off Aberdeen back into production amid the fallout from the Budget.
A giant wind farm will push puffins and kittiwakes in Scotland to the edge of extinction, the RSPB has warned.
US President Trump's renewed calls for NATO to help acquire Greenland have met with a 'fundamental disagreement' from Danish and Greenlandic officials. Despite US pressure, Denmark announced plans to bolster its military presence in the Arctic, citing an unpredictable security environment. Greenlandic representatives questioned the US approach, highlighting low local support for annexation.
Companies Are Finding New Ways to Use Waste and Fight Climate Change alicia.cypress… Wed, 01/14/2026 - 15:45 Not long ago, the idea of harvesting almond shells and sewage sludge to lock away climate-harming emissions might have sounded like something out of a science fiction movie. Today, it’s not only possible — it’s happening. A new wave of startups is turning agricultural waste and forest residues into permanent carbon dioxide removal using a process known as biomass carbon removal and storage (BiCRS). These BiCRS startups sell carbon credits to companies seeking an efficient and verifiable tool for achieving climate targets. Reducing emissions alone won’t be enough to reach net-zero and climate-related goals, so carbon dioxide removal is becoming an important...
Human-caused global warming pushed global temperatures to near-record levels despite the cooling influence of the La Niña phenomenon, which typically suppresses global temperatures. The post 2025 was Earth’s 3rd-warmest year on record appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Authorities in Athens had said the drones hit two Greek-owned tankers, one of which was due to load Kazakh oil near Russia’s coast.
Can the reuse of crypto mining’s waste heat redeem its carbon footprint?
The stomach of an Ice Age puppy is shedding new light onto the woolly rhinoceros and what—or what didn't—cause these horned giants to die out.
Bangkok recorded its highest PM2.5 levels of the year on Wednesday, with fine dust pollution reaching hazardous levels in several inner-city districts.
Worldwide, millions of people live in river deltas that are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, research suggests. This exacerbates the risk of catastrophic coastal flooding and land loss.
Scottish Government's 2026-7 budget promised a tax on private jets. But EV relief and heat and energy efficiency were also hits and misses
Densely populated river deltas are sinking faster than sea levels are rising, according to new research.
In a world where ICE agents are shooting US citizens on the street, the need for militias and extremist groups like the Proud Boys to support far-right interests has evaporated.
Scientists working in Antarctica will benefit from a major new British Antarctic Survey (BAS) facility that demonstrates the UK’s position as a world leader in polar research. The £100 million … The post UK investment in polar research reaches milestone with opening of new Antarctic hub appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
The shooting unfolded as the off-duty ICE agent, who has not been identified, encountered Keith Porter Jr, 43, wielding an assault rifle at their Los Angeles apartment complex.
The world is likely to miss the Paris Agreement goals to limit global heating to between 1.5 and 2 degrees above the pre-industrial average, making climate adaptation and “net negative” policies increasingly important.
Scientists calculate that last year was one of the three hottest on record, along with 2024 and 2023. The trend indicates that warming could be speeding up, climate monitoring teams reported.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06668A, Paper Xinran Fu, Yicai Pan, Zhixiang Chen, Fulong Li, Yongqiang Yang, Min Chen, Haoran Tu, Tianyu Qiu, Zhenyue Xing, Peng Rao, Zhenye Kang, Wenjun Zhang, Xiaodong Shi, Lutong Shan, Xinlong Tian The applications of Zn-I2 batteries are plagued by severe side reactions, including the polyiodide shuttle on the cathode and parasitic by-products on the zinc anode. Herein, we introduce an amino... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
[Scrolla] Kruger National Park visitors warned of blocked routes as heavy rain raises river levels inside the park. SANParks says some guests may be temporarily stuck if the only exit bridge becomes unsafe.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator and climate scientist Dr. Adam Levy . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description Global warming continues to ramp up, with 2025 one of the hottest three years we've ever observed, and probably the hottest in over 100,000 years. With these scorching temperatures, we've seen devastation in the form of natural disasters, like heatwaves, wildfires, floods, storms and droughts. So what will this year bring in terms of climate change? And how are climate scientists able to answer this before the year is even fully underway? Ultimately, though, the biggest questions for a our climate have us much to do with the political as the planetary...
The only way that Britain’s energy bills can come down is if we are no longer reliant on fossil fuels. Today marks a big step towards that goal Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction In the 18 months since I became energy secretary, the government has made a simple argument: that if we want to bring down energy bills for good, Britain needs to get off the rollercoaster of fossil fuels and instead build up clean homegrown power that we control. We know that bills rocketed when Vladimir Putin invaded Ukraine because in the international fossil fuel markets, Britain is a price-taker, not a price-maker. Renewables and nuclear, on the other hand, offer us a chance for Britain to stand on our own two feet in the world – making and setting the...
Red (seriously harmful) levels of PM2.5 blanketed Bangkok and 20 provinces, with 54 provinces in total covered with unsafe degrees of ultrafine dust on Wednesday morning.
The American Petroleum Institute’s CEO also spoke Tuesday about the oil potential in Iran and Venezuela amid global uncertainty.
Patrick Pouyanne said it would take years to increase Venezuela’s oil output to above 3 million barrels a day from fewer than 1 million currently.
Donald Zepeda is terrified about the impacts of climate change, but he might be done risking arrest to get the public’s attention.
The world will shoot past the Paris climate agreement’s lower target by 2030, data shows.
The government is seeking to tap emissions-reduction potential across the energy, agriculture, forestry, waste and industrial sectors.
As China pushes to take the global lead in building space-based solar power stations, a new study warns that powerful lasers beaming energy back to Earth could pose serious risks to other satellites in the increasingly crowded low-Earth orbit. If these beams miss their targets – because of tracking errors or system malfunctions – they could strike nearby spacecraft, overheat solar panels or trigger electrical discharges, according to a team from the Beijing Institute of Satellite Environment...
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
A report warns that we may have seriously underestimated the rate of warming, which could damage economic growth
President speaks to CBS News about killing of woman by ICE agent and defends immigration crackdown Donald Trump has defended his administration’s increasingly violent immigration crackdown, describing the 37-year-old woman killed by federal agents as likely a “wonderful person” whose “tough” actions justified a lethal response. Trump’s comments, made during an interview with CBS News after his visit to a Ford factory in Detroit, came amid rising tensions between federal and local officials in Minneapolis after an ICE agent shot dead Renee Good at the wheel of her SUV on a residential street in Minneapolis last week. Continue reading...
S. Korea recorded 387 deaths tied to disasters in 2024, with a heatwave accounting for 108 fatalities, the Ministry of the Interior and Safety said.
Droughts, hurricanes and wildfires are becoming the new normal. Global temperatures have shattered records for more than a decade.
President Trump wants to annex Greenland. We look at the fight over a different Arctic territory for insights.
An iceberg that was once the biggest on the planet is floating off into the South Atlantic Ocean, where it will soon melt away into watery oblivion. But it's going out in style.
Researchers successfully beamed power from a plane to Earth, paving the way for orbital energy.
It was the first year in a decade without a U.S. hurricane landfall - but it still ranked third for billion-dollar disasters. The post 2025: The fourth warmest year in U.S. history was full of deadly weather extremes appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The agency wants to curtail a section of the Clean Water Act that Democratic governors have used to restrict fossil fuel development.
If one Renee Nicole Good can close schools and conjure up protests against hotels said to be housing ICE agents, imagine what three or four more martyrs will accomplish.
Mission to Canada’s Queen Elizabeth Islands reveals degradation of a sea ice haven
For the first time in three years annual U.S. greenhouse gas emissions increased, climbing by 2.4% as federal policy shifted back to fossil fuels.
Recent political and military developments in Venezuela are unlikely to significantly impact global crude oil prices or Indian companies in the near term. Venezuela's modest contribution to global oil supply limits its influence on prices, and India's direct trade exposure is minimal.
Australian Conservation Foundation’s analysis finds the amount of habitat approved for land clearing hit a 15-year high last year Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here More than 57,000 hectares of threatened species habitat was approved for destruction by the Australian government in 2025 – the most in 15 years, according to analysis by the Australian Conservation Foundation. The ACF’s latest annual “extinction wrapped” report has revealed that the threatened species habitat greenlit for land clearing was about 10 times the size of Sydney Harbour – more than double the 2024 figure , and over five times the 10,426 hectares approved for razing in 2023 . Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column...
China's growth with solar and wind energy has outpaced every other major nation around the world combined in an effort to combat climate change.
US woman killed by ICE agent called ‘extraordinary mother’. Plus, Trump says countries trading with Iran face 25% tariff Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Renee Good’s family said yesterday they wanted justice and accountability for her shooting at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, but urged people stirred to outrage by the shooting of the 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three to root their conversations in “humanity, empathy, and care for the family most affected”. What did Minnesota’s attorney general say? “The deployment of thousands of armed DHS (Department of Homeland Security) agents to Minnesota has done our state serious harm. This is in essence a federal invasion of the Twin Cities and Minnesota...
Experts say our weather is “a different beastie”, no longer playing by the old rules. So how can we handle a “diabolical and escalating threat” that’s also unpredictable?
The killing of Renee Nicole Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis will continue to bring people to the streets. Can it bring change?
The clock is ticking. But low clouds have prevented helicopters from moving scientists and gear onto the continent’s fastest-melting glacier.
US emissions of planet-warming gases rise for the first time in three years.
Amid changing political headwinds, the moratorium on soy-driven deforestation is in danger. What now?
The EPA won't consider the economic costs of harms to human health, at least for now. Legal and health experts are concerned that the change could make it easier for the agency to roll back rules.
A Somali man told an ICE agent to arrest First Lady Melania Trump and Jonathan Ross's Filipina wife during a tense roadside confrontation after the killing of Renee Good.
A 2025 satellite image shows a series of ghostly ice swirls sculpted on the surface of Lake Michigan by strong winds during an extreme cold snap that covered Chicago in a blanket of snow.
Federal courts are grappling with the administration's power to curtail wind development and bolster oil and gas drilling off U.S. coasts.
Two draft environmental analyses explore reopening large areas in coastal and interior California to oil and gas development.
Last summer, when Iran came under attack from the U.S. and Israel, it raced to get its oil out to the world as quickly as it could.
The markets are “a more efficient approach” to emissions cuts, says Democrat Michael Bennet, who is running for governor while he's in the Senate.
Proponents see it as key to helping California reduce planet-warming pollution by curbing reliance on gas while integrating cleaner energy into existing infrastructure.
Delhi is world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude, which is now cheaper than oil from Middle East Russia is already working to circumvent the latest US sanctions to ensure India can continue to import high levels of cheap Russian crude oil, according to industry analysts. Since the outbreak of the Ukraine war, India has become the world’s second largest purchaser of Russian crude oil , which has been heavily discounted due to the impact of western sanctions. Continue reading...
China is stepping up its efforts to use its vast coal reserves instead of oil to produce plastics and synthetic rubber. Coal can be refined to make olefins – an essential raw material for tens of thousands of chemical products that include plastics, synthetic fibres and rubber. While the mainstream practice is to produce olefins from oil, using coal can bring significant cost savings and might help to reduce the country’s reliance on imported fuel at a time when Donald Trump is seeking to expand...
White Minneapolis families are sharing emergency plans online, teaching children how to respond and hide if ICE agents come to their door.
A new video released by the Department of Homeland Security shows the moments before an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis. The incident, which has sparked protests and political debate, occurred when Good's vehicle partially blocked a residential street. The Trump administration defended the agent's actions, citing a threat, a narrative disputed by local officials.
The EPA weakened emissions standards for new power plants and said it would no longer consider the economic impacts of public health in rule making.
Venezuela's interim leadership publicly reaffirmed its relationship with Cuba after U.S. President Donald Trump said Washington had ended the flow of Venezuelan oil and financial support to the island.
Oil giant Chevron and a small Louisiana parish squared off at the Supreme Court in a case with big implications for how localities handle environmental damage.
An earthquake which struck near the Alaska-Yukon border last month has revealed a fault line hidden beneath ice, drawing international research interest.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections The year that just ended saw numerous records broken on climate and clean energy. It was the second-hottest year on record at Earth’s surface, behind only 2024 . The high temperatures were shocking for a year with a La Niña event. La Niñas draw cold water up to the surface of the Pacific Ocean, and hence are relatively cool years at Earth’s surface, while El Niño events have the opposite effect. 2025 was by far the hottest year with a La Niña event. For perspective, 1998 was a record-shattering hot year at the time because it experienced the strongest El Niño event on record, but it was more than half a degree Celsius colder than 2025. Global warming has made 1998 look so unremarkable...
The rule weakens limits on emissions of smog-forming nitrogen oxides for new gas-fired plants, considered key to the build-out of data centers.
The US is set to exit the UN climate treaty and key global science institutions under a Trump directive, a move critics say will isolate the country and deepen climate and biodiversity risks
President’s memo stating US ‘shall withdraw’ from UNFCCC marks first time any country has tried to exit the agreement The Trump administration ’s long-anticipated decision this week to pull the US from the world’s most important climate treaty may have been illegal, some experts say. “In my legal opinion, he does not have the authority,” Harold Hongju Koh, former head lawyer for the US state department, told the Guardian. Continue reading...
On Wednesday, US forces seized two tankers linked to Venezuelan oil exports in 'back-to-back' operations in the North Atlantic and the Caribbean.
The plan to advance nuclear energy will help reduce dependence on fossil fuels.
The president’s embrace of fossil fuels and withdrawal from the global fight against climate change will make it hard to keep warming at safe levels, scientists said.
President Trump announced that the U.S. is working "along really well" with Venezuela, highlighting a deal for 50 million barrels of oil. This move is part of an effort to gain control over Venezuelan oil production and sales, with the administration encouraging private investment and offering security assurances to oil executives.
French farmers have vowed to keep up the pressure with blockades on motorways and at ports on Monday, while blockades at oil depots were broken up by police over the weekend.
President Trump expressed displeasure with ExxonMobil's assessment of Venezuela's investment climate, calling their stance "too cute." This follows a meeting where Trump urged oil firms to engage directly with the US, not the Venezuelan government. ExxonMobil's CEO deemed the country "uninvestable" due to current commercial frameworks. Trump's administration is actively seeking US oil company investment to aid Venezuela's recovery.
The rise in Bureau of Land Management approvals reflects the administration’s push to increase domestic fossil fuel production.
The killing of Renee Good by an ICE agent sparked protests across Minneapolis. Federal authorities have taken over the investigation and say they're sending more Homeland Security agents to Minnesota.
[Premium Times] President Tinubu is visiting the UAE at the official invitation of the President of the United Arab Emirates, Mohamed Al Nahyan.
Investment funds’ net-long position on carbon is near the highest in data going back to early 2018 shows.
Russia and China are working together more closely in the Arctic — both in the air and at sea, says the top U.S. commander of the North American Aerospace Defence Command. The co-operation also appears to be more tightly co-ordinated in a possible attempt to test U.S. and Canadian reaction.
Flood warnings in place as BoM forecasts more rain while thousands remain without power Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queenslanders are bracing for floods as repairs are under way after a tropical cyclone battered the north coast. After days of intense buildup, ex-Tropical Cyclone Koji ran out of power as it crossed the coast and was downgraded to a tropical low on Sunday. Continue reading...
Strong winds and a cold wave swept S. Korea over the weekend, killing a pedestrian, triggering a series of deadly traffic crashes blamed on black ice.
US President Donald Trump has warned Cuba to strike a deal, stating that Venezuelan oil and money will cease flowing to Havana. He claimed that recent US actions have devastated Cuba's economy, leaving it with no income. Trump also hinted at potential political changes in Cuba, responding positively to a suggestion of Rubio leading the nation.
In government records that have flown under the radar, the EPA is questioning its legal authority to revise pollution rules more than once when new science shows unacceptable health risks.
New York — President Donald Trump says US companies will now have access to Venezuela’s vast oil reserves. But the country’s other commodities have also caught his administration’s attention. Venezuela has unverified amounts of minerals, metals and potentially rare earth elements, experts say. These raw materials are indispensable for industries from defense to technology, and … The post Venezuela has a ton of oil. It also has something else America needs appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Ministers have announced that fossil fuel-powered trucks will no longer be sold and have ruled out allowing the continued use of low-carbon or synthetic fuels.
[The Conversation Africa] Just 20 countries produce 80% of the world's oil, gas and coal. Since 2019, researchers have released regular reports analysing how these governments plan to continue drilling and mining for fossil fuels - and how those plans diverge from the global climate goal set out in the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit temperature rise to less than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. The 2025 Production Gap Report found that many of these countries still plan to produce far more fossil fuels by 2030 than is
The Prime Minister is said to share the US President's view that action must be taken to deter Russia's threat in the polar region.
Athletes are in Yellowknife this week competing for a spot on the N.W.T.'s 2026 team. Territorial trials continue into the weekend for Dene Games, table tennis, curling, badminton, hockey, volleyball, cross country skiing, wrestling, futsal, basketball, and Arctic sports.
Latin America's left is in disarray after the seizure of Nicolas Maduro and the U.S.'s pledge to take over Venezuela's oil industry. Many on the left are changing their rhetoric about President Trump.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order declaring a national emergency to safeguard Venezuelan oil revenue held in US accounts. This move aims to block creditors from seizing these funds, ensuring they are preserved for US foreign policy objectives and to promote stability in Venezuela. The order also prohibits transfers of these sovereign funds, superseding prior regulations.
US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order protecting US-held money derived from sales of Venezuelan oil, after the ousting of Nicolas Maduro, the White House said. In an order signed on Friday, Trump – who has made clear that tapping Venezuela’s vast oil reserves was a key goal in the US ousting of Maduro – is acting “to advance US foreign policy objectives”, the White House said in a fact sheet accompanying the order. The action follows a meeting Friday in Washington where Trump...
Minneapolis women were filmed taunting ICE agents days after a protester's fatal shooting. Footage shows agents warning the women against interference, with one responding defiantly. The incident occurred amid controversy over the shooting of Renee Nicole Good, with differing accounts from ICE and local officials.
Exclusive: Chris Bowen says key to next UN climate summit will be ‘engagement, engagement, engagement’ with countries such as Saudi Arabia Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the transition. Appointed “president of negotiations” for Cop31 under the deal that handed Turkey hosting rights for the conference, Australia’s climate change and energy minister has told Guardian Australia a focus ahead of the summit would be talking to countries “with whom we don’t traditionally agree”. Continue reading...
Kemmerer, Wyoming, could be home to a new kind of nuclear power plant by 2030. While government officials are across-the-board supportive, residents are much more hesitant.
Storm Goretti's record winds killed a man in southwest England after a tree fell on his caravan. Tens of thousands of homes across the UK and nearly 100,000 in France experienced power outages. Severe weather also caused transport disruptions and school closures across Europe, with at least 15 weather-related deaths reported this week.
Investor Michael Burry urges President Trump and VP Vance to fast-track a $1 trillion nuclear power and grid expansion plan. He believes small nuclear reactors and a hardened grid are crucial for meeting AI-driven electricity demand, competing with China, and ensuring national security and debt repayment. Experts agree regulatory hurdles are a major obstacle to AI's energy needs.
Cyclone Koji is expected to bring destructive wind gusts of up to 130kh along the coast between Townsville and Proserpine.
The global ocean heat content increased yet again in 2025, further raising the risk of catastrophic storms, sea-level rise, and coral bleaching.
Early on Jan 3, news broke that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro had been captured by U.S. troops and was being flown to New York to stand trial. Later that day, President Donald Trump said the United States would take control of Venezuela’s massive oil reserves. Protests erupted almost immediately, reviving the Iraq War–era slogan, “no blood for oil.” Host Megan McArdle breaks down the long, troubled history of Venezuelan oil and explains why the U.S. has a responsibility to help rebuild the country's economy.
President Trump met with oil executives to discuss investments in Venezuela's oil sector following President Maduro's capture, presenting the country as secure for business. Industry leaders expressed caution, with one stating Venezuela is currently "uninvestable" without significant reforms. The US administration plans to manage company access to Venezuela's oil resources, sidelining Caracas from negotiations.
The Democrat shrugged off the footage, filmed from the ICE agent's perspective, which showed Good speaking from her Honda Pilot before she accelerated and was killed in front of her wife.
Renee Good won a national prize six years ago for her poem "On Learning to Dissect Fetal Pigs," which muses on science and faith. Good was shot to death by an ICE agent this week in Minneapolis.
A recent study suggests that government-funded Indigenous-led conservation efforts in Canada are having a sustained impact in the fight against climate change.
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows The world’s richest 1% have used up their fair share of carbon emissions just 10 days into 2026, analysis has found. Meanwhile, the richest 0.1% took just three days to exhaust their annual carbon budget, according to the research by Oxfam. Continue reading...
As Ottawa gears up to review the Canada-U.S.-Mexico-Agreement, do the developments in Venezuela undercut the Canadians' bargaining position? CBC's The House spoke to experts and former officials about the feasibility of ramping up Venezuelan oil production and the road ahead.
WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - US President Donald Trump met with the heads of major oil companies on Friday after saying the world's biggest producers have pledged $100 billion to revive Venezuela's oil sector.
Local leaders’ appeal for non-violence largely holds despite growing outrage over US immigration enforcement in city Six protesters were arrested by police in Portland, Oregon , late on Thursday, as an appeal for calm from local leaders largely held despite growing outrage over federal immigration enforcement in the city after two people were shot by US border patrol agents. On Friday, dozens of protesters gathered again outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility in Portland, holding signs that denounced ICE agents as “thugs” and “Nazis”. Continue reading...
Forecasters warn up to 250mm of rain could fall in 24 hours, causing floods.
Oil executives expressed caution, with one executive saying Venezuela had seized their assets twice.
From an icebreaker sailing near the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, our photographer has captured the many faces of the ice.
Country is ‘uninvestable’ today, president told, but CEOs signal they are ready to spend with support Donald Trump promised oil giants “total safety, total security” in Venezuela in an effort to persuade them to invest $100bn in the country’s infrastructure after US forces toppled Nicolás Maduro from power. At a roundtable press conference at the White House on Friday afternoon with more than a dozen oil executives, including leaders from Chevron, ExxonMobil and ConocoPhilips, the US president doubled down on claims that Maduro’s arrest presents American oil companies with an unprecedented opportunity for extraction. Continue reading...
Colombian President Gustavo Petro said the United States will continue to pursue military conflicts abroad as long as its economy remains heavily dependent on fossil fuels.
The Arctic Indigenous Wellness Foundation is ending its one-on-one healing services after eight years in operation to refocus on building long-term capacity for healing initiatives in the North.
Cutting down boreal forest and sinking the felled trees in the depths of the Arctic Ocean could remove up to 1 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere each year – but it could come at a cost to the Arctic ecosystem
Some wet years and recent winter storms have helped bring the state out of drought after years of insufficient rainfall California is completely drought-free for the first time in a quarter of a century, a significant development in a state that endured grueling years with insufficient rainfall. Over the last 25 years, drought conditions in California have intensified the state’s wildfire crisis and created challenges in its massive agricultural sector. But a few wet years, and a recent spate of winter storms, helped bring the state out of drought. Continue reading...
Trump's renewed focus on Greenland raises questions over oil and mineral wealth, with critics pointing to investor interests linked to Bezos and Gates as Arctic resources gain value.
The country holds the world’s largest oil reserves, but its oil industry now operates far below its historical potential. The post Five keys to understanding Venezuela’s oil history appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
China's EAST nuclear fusion reactor has successfully kept plasma stable at extreme densities, passing a major fusion milestone and potentially bringing humanity closer to wielding near-limitless clean energy.
Met Office issues rare red warning as winter storm causes power cuts, travel disruption and school closures Snow and ice are expected to grip much of the UK over the weekend as parts of the country continue to reel from the effects of Storm Goretti, which left thousands of people facing power cuts, school closures and travel chaos. The storm brought winds of nearly 100mph after forecasters issued a rare red warning for “dangerous, stormy” winds in the south-west. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump and executives for several U.S. oil companies discussed a potential $100 billion investment in Venezuela's energy sector.
A new analysis reveals nearly half of Indian cities grapple with chronic air pollution, a persistent issue stemming from ongoing emission sources. The National Clean Air Programme currently covers only a fraction of these severely affected urban areas, highlighting a significant gap in addressing the crisis. Experts urge targeted reforms and a broader approach to combat this widespread problem.
Last year saw the U.S. move backward on climate while China ascended. Here’s what to expect next. The post Where things stand on climate change in 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The ice-covered island may be strategically important, but it's unclear that it could be a commercially viable source of minerals and oil in the near future
Shocking footage shows the van sliding down a residential street in a suburb of Sheffield, which has felt the full force of Storm Goretti.
We all know trees are climate heroes. They pull carbon dioxide out of the air, release the oxygen we breathe, and help combat climate change. Now, for the first time, our research has uncovered the hidden world of the tiny organisms living in the bark of trees. We discovered they are quietly helping to purify […]
EPA plans to ease regulatory pressure on coal ash dumps in a bid to keep coal-fired power viable for fueling the data center boom.
The rule would end the agency's legal ability to regulate most greenhouse gases.
The White House is scrambling to expand a Friday meeting with oil executives because of skepticism from the top oil majors.
Storm Goretti pummeled the Isles of Scilly overnight, with wind gusts up to 99 mph recorded in the archipelago off the southwestern tip of England.
The shooting death of a Minneapolis woman by ICE agents highlights the risks when the left tries to legislate through conflict with federal law enforcement.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Combating climate change can feel particularly difficult these days. Countries, states, and municipalities across the globe are missing greenhouse emission reduction targets, and in the United States, President Donald Trump has rolled back key elements of his predecessor’s climate agenda. Given the […]
As Americans worry about healthcare and affordability, the ‘no more wars’ president is helping oil companies instead Immediately after Donald Trump ordered a military strike in Venezuela, many critics focused on how that attack violated international law as well as the US War Powers Resolution . But there hasn’t been nearly enough focus on the domestic implications of Trump’s move. Trump seems to have ordered his Venezuela venture in part to flip the script away from domestic matters, where things aren’t going well for him. His approval ratings are under water , and he’s getting low marks on the economy , health policy (just 30% approval), inflation ( 31% approval on the cost of living ), his immigration crackdown ( 41% approval ) and his sending the national guard into US cities...
[The Conversation Africa] At the 2025 global climate summit, COP30, held in Belém, Brazil, one decision stood out with major consequences for Africa: countries agreed on a new set of progress indicators.
As Storm Goretti’s influence wanes through Friday further snow and ice warnings have been issued, with disruption likely for much of Scotland and northern England on Sunday.
As Trump targets Venezuelan oil exports, the Coast Guard has put out a call for specialists who can fix captured tankers so they won’t be turned away from U.S. ports.
Emergency rescuers step in as intense rain results in landslips, power cuts and communities left isolated Kosovo has seen prolonged, intense rainfall this week leading to widespread flooding. Cities, towns and villages were inundated as rivers overflowed their banks. Communities were cut off and emergency services rescued people trapped in their homes. People lost their water supply as well as electricity in the Drenas, Malisheva and Rahovec municipalities after flood water entered electrical substations. Personal weather stations across the south-west of the country recorded more than 50mm within 24 hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, with some local stations recording about 80mm in the municipality of Malisheva. This followed previously heavy rainfall from Saturday to Monday, during which...
Oceans absorb 90% of global heating, making them a stark indicator of the relentless march of the climate crisis The world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet another new record and fuelling more extreme weather, scientists have reported. More than 90% of the heat trapped by humanity’s carbon pollution is taken up by the oceans. This makes ocean heat one of the starkest indicators of the relentless march of the climate crisis, which will only end when emissions fall to zero. Almost every year since the start of the millennium has set a new ocean heat record. Continue reading...
The prospect of ramping up the country’s heavy crude production goes against global efforts to phase down fossil fuels.
“If someone did care about environment or climate change, one would have a hard time signing onto these new dietary guidelines,” a Harvard epidemiologist said.
Authorities warn lives could be lost amid catastrophic conditions as firefighters fear there is ‘nothing left’ of town in Strathbogie Ranges Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A wind change sweeping across Victoria, combined with extreme hot weather, has sparked new bushfires, with three people still unaccounted for and multiple properties destroyed. David Nugent from State Control Centre said a forecast northwesterly wind change began to pass through the state on Friday afternoon, fuelling a “significant” grass fire in Natimuk, about 25km west Horsham, where the temperature soared to 43C. Continue reading...
For much of the last 30 years, the rest of the world has been forced to persevere with climate action in the face of US intransigence Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations Donald Trump’s latest attack on climate action takes place amid rapidly rising temperatures , rising sea levels, still-rising greenhouse gas emissions, burgeoning costs from extreme weather and the imminent danger that the world will trigger “tipping points” in the climate system that will lead to catastrophic and irreversible changes. The US president’s decision to withdraw from the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and the world’s leading body of climate scientists, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, will not alter...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE07366A, Paper Yan Jin, Jihao Qin, Jin Cao, Zhenyang Zhang, Xin An, Shenghan Wang, Xue-Lin Yang Aqueous zinc-iodine batteries present a compelling route for sustainable energy storage yet remain hindered by uncontrolled dendritic growth and the parasitic polyiodide shuttle effect. Here, we surmount these challenges by... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The United States Navy is on the hunt for a group of over a dozen oil tankers that have been sanctioned by Donald Trump after illegally entering Venezuelan waters.
'It does appear to be yet another roadblock towards Canadians visiting the United States,' McKenzie McMillan, managing partner at The Travel Group in Vancouver, told Global News.
Brandon Tatum defended an ICE agent after Renee Nicole Good was fatally shot during a Minneapolis operation on January 7, 2026. DHS and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the agent acted in self-defense. Donald Trump also backed ICE. Good’s family disputed claims, saying she was not part of violent protests.
Melbourne mercury expected to hit 43C with higher temperatures inland and a total fire ban in place for all Victoria Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Dire bushfire conditions threatened south-eastern states on Friday as unrelenting heat bore down on large parts of Australia and Victorians prepared for catastrophic conditions not seen since 2019-20. Catastrophic and extreme fire danger ratings were in place throughout Victoria, with the entire state under a total fire ban. Extreme conditions were expected across much of South Australia as well as the New South Wales Riverina. Melbourne: Windy. Late cool change, possible storm, maximum 43C. Canberra: sunny, maximum 39C. Adelaide: mostly sunny...
‘Blood for oil’ would have been a bad trade in 2003. It’s a worse one in 2026.
[Liberian Investigator] Renowned Liberian journalist Rita Jlogbe has pledged to steer the newly launched Liberia chapter of the African Media Network for the Promotion of Health and the Environment (REMAPSEN) toward building a more inclusive, responsive, and impact-driven media landscape that prioritizes public health, environmental protection, and the rights of women and children.
A warming planet has opened up new shipping routes and turned Greenland into a geostrategic asset for the Trump administration.
Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has accused the US of using false claims about drugs and human rights as a pretext to seize the nation's oil. She stated Venezuela is open to mutually beneficial energy partnerships with clearly defined commercial contracts. This comes as the US announced it would manage future Venezuelan crude sales and oversee its global petroleum trade.
Renee Nicole Good, 37, died after an ICE agent fired three shots into her SUV.
Less than a day after arriving at the ice, we are already up close and personal with the fastest-melting glacier in Antarctica.
The US seizure of Nicolas Maduro and control over Venezuela's oil marks a significant blow to China's influence in Latin America. This move, rerouting billions in crude to the US, undermines Beijing's decade-long economic diplomacy and its strategy of championing sovereignty. It signals that economic ties don't guarantee protection against US military power.
The solar grants were terminated last summer after drawing down just 1 percent of their worth.
Unlike the Paris Agreement, Trump’s withdrawal from a bedrock U.N. climate treaty may be difficult to reverse.
The reactivation of Venezuela's oil sector faces an environment of high political uncertainty, structural constraints and institutional deterioration.
Greenland’s rare earth element deposits may be among the world’s largest by volume.
The US has pledged to pull out of dozens of international organizations and treaties established to advance the protection of the planet. But it doesn't spell the end of environmental action.
The move on Thursday to abandon the Green Climate Fund threatens a financial program that provided $19 billion to help poor nations adapt to a warming world.
United States forces boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the Atlantic Ocean Wednesday following a weeks-long chase on the high seas which has escalated tensions with Moscow and piled further pressure on its ally Venezuela. The aging, rusting tanker, originally called the Bella 1, was sanctioned by the US in 2024 for operating … The post What we know about the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Venezuelan oil industry is ‘a total bust’ according to Donald Trump, something he has promised to ‘fix’ after attacking Caracas and seizing the country’s leader . But with analysts estimating it could take up to 14 years and billions to fix, what is in it for the US president? Jillian Ambrose, the Guardian’s energy correspondent, explains why Venezuela’s dense, sticky oil is so valuable to Trump Continue reading...
China has criticised the US seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker on the high seas, describing it as a serious breach of international law. US European Command announced via social media that it had seized the tanker in the North Atlantic on Wednesday due to “violations of US sanctions” on Venezuela. It was swiftly followed by the seizure of a second vessel in the Caribbean. The first ship, formerly the Bella 1, was followed across the Atlantic for two weeks after it tried to evade a US...
We must not let geoengineering be shaped behind closed doors. Climate justice demands an inclusive approach As the world faces the challenges of the climate crisis and critical threshold levels or tipping points may be reached soon, a disputable idea is gaining momentum as a potential solution: solar geoengineering – the deliberate reflection of sunlight to cool the planet. Advocates argue it could buy us time. Critics warn of unknown risks. Some see it as a possible emergency break if temperatures spiral out of control. Others call it a dangerous distraction that undermines meaningful climate action. Research into solar geoengineering is advancing, including exploration of techniques such as stratospheric aerosol injection, which would involve spraying tiny reflective particles into the...
LIVEBLOG: Follow the latest updates as Storm Goretti - the first named storm of 2026 - threatens to blanket much of the UK with heavy snow while wind and rain warnings remain in place.
Satat Sampada founders Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswathi say allegations are ‘baseless, biased and misleading’ Police have raided the home of one of India’s leading environmental activists over claims his campaigning for a treaty to cut the use of fossil fuels was undermining the national interest. Investigators from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) claim Harjeet Singh and his wife, Jyoti Awasthi, co-founders of Satat Sampada (Nature Forever), were paid almost £500,000 to advocate for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FFNPT). Continue reading...
Jimmy Kimmel has lashed out at Donald Trump over his defence of an ICE agent who shot a mother-of-three dead in Minneapolis.
"We have to understand that it's not a question of if the glaciers are going to disappear, they are going to disappear," warns Brian Menounos, a professor of earth sciences at the University of Northern British Columbia
U.S. sanctions helped cause the near-total collapse of Venezuelan oil production — damage that President Trump is now using as justification for his military strike against the country.
Natural grasslands cover about 40% of the Earth’s land surface. Grassland plants have largely coevolved with wild grazing animals, making these ecosystems generally well-adapted to grazing livestock. Evidence shows that when grazing is properly managed — such as avoiding soil tillage, excessive grazing intensity, and high nitrogen fertilizer inputs — grasslands can function as net carbon sinks, even after accounting formethane emissions from livestock. If parts of this vast grassland area are managed with grazing practices that maintain this role, the potential global benefits for climate change mitigation could be substantial. However, despite growing attention and evidence on the role of grasslands, efforts to reduce climate change from land use have mostly focused on forests. In contrast...
Often called Earth’s green lungs, tropical forests pull down massive amounts of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, release oxygen and help regulate the global climate. While the threat of large-scale deforestation is well known, new findings reveal a surprising culprit – the clearance of small areas of forest accounts for more than half of net carbon losses across the Tropics.
Chevron is negotiating with the U.S. to expand its Venezuelan oil license and increase crude exports amid ongoing sanctions and talks.
The stalled progress comes as a disappointing reversal after the gains achieved in the first few years following the launch of the city's Climate Smart plan in 2018.
The country’s overall emissions fell by 9 million tons to 640 million, with higher pollution from the building and transport sectors slowing down overall progress.
The US takeover of Venezuela has placed billions of dollars in Chinese oil-for-loan debts at risk, analysts say, though they expect Venezuelan crude to continue flowing to China as the new government seeks immediate revenue. The abduction of former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro by US forces has left Beijing’s outstanding exposure in the South American nation – estimated at about US$10 billion, according to the research lab AidData – in a state of limbo. An optimistic scenario would involve a...
Despite Brussels’ pledge to ban Russian LNG by 2027, shipments to European ports increased in the last year European governments have been accused of fuelling Vladimir Putin’s war in Ukraine as new data shows the Kremlin earned an estimated €7.2bn (£6.2bn) last year from exporting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) to the EU. Brussels has pledged to ban imports of Russian LNG – natural gas that is supercooled to make it easier to transport – by 2027 but an analysis suggests there is yet to be any letup in the vast quantities being received at European ports from Russia’s LNG complex on the Yamal peninsula in Siberia. Continue reading...
A pilot study in Delhi revealed a direct link between rising air pollution and cardiovascular emergencies, with admissions increasing significantly with spikes in AQI, PM10, and PM2.5. In contrast, Shimla showed no such correlation, highlighting the severe short-term health impacts of pollution in urban areas.
Trump says the woman was attempting to run over ICE agents. Local leaders disagree.
Fresh snow and wind warnings come into place as Storm Goretti arrives on Thursday.
The groups include the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, among many others.
STATEMENT: U.S. Releases New Dietary Guidelines nate.shelter@wri.org Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:15 WASHINGTON (January 7, 2026) — Today the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and Department of Agriculture released new dietary guidelines for Americans for the next five years. Following is a statement from Raychel Santo, Senior Food and Climate Research Associate in WRI's Food, Land & Water Program: “The new U.S. dietary guidelines prioritize protein, part of a wider societal trend. While there are many ways to meet our protein needs, not all protein sources have the same impact on people or the planet. Beef and lamb, in particular, have some of the highest environmental costs of any protein-rich food — with significantly higher greenhouse gas emissions...
STATEMENT: The United States Withdraws from the UNFCCC alison.cinnamo… Wed, 01/07/2026 - 19:02 WASHINGTON, DC (January 7, 2026) - Today, President Trump signed a presidential memorandum directing the United States to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. The following statement is from David Widawsky, Director, WRI US: “Pulling out of the U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change is a strategic blunder that gives away American advantage for nothing in return. The 30-year-old agreement is the foundation of international climate cooperation. Walking away doesn’t just put America on the sidelines — it takes...
[Vanguard] Nigeria's oil and gas industry recorded mixed performance marked with improvement in some indices marred by below expectation oil production, worsening gas flaring and dispute over the domestic fuel supply.
President’s order suspends support for UNFCCC climate framework, UN population agency and other entities The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the UN’s population agency and the UN treaty that establishes international climate negotiations, as the US further retreats from global cooperation. Donald Trump on Wednesday signed an executive order suspending US support for 66 organizations, agencies and commissions following his instructions for his administration to review participation in and funding for all international organizations, including those affiliated with the UN, according to a White House statement on social media. Continue reading...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio outlined a three-phase plan for Venezuela post-Maduro, asserting that Washington is planning "to execute a deal to take all the oil" that is stuck in the country with proceeds benefiting the Venezuelan people. Rubio also confirmed upcoming meetings with Danish officials regarding the US interest in acquiring Greenland.
After a 12-day crossing, and a hard slog through sea ice, the field work on this Antarctic expedition is ready to start.
Rules set out by the CFMEU mean Aussie workers may be able to down tools during the most intense heatwave forecast in six years.
The United States seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker that was being shadowed by a Russian submarine on Wednesday, after a two-week-long pursuit across the Atlantic as part of a US blockade of Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials told Reuters.
A combination of slow, steady snowfall and sub-zero temperatures has held the North of Scotland in an Arctic grip since the weekend.
Democrats demanded information from seven top U.S. oil companies about any meetings with the Trump administration regarding plans to control Venezuela’s oil industry.
As the first heatwave of the summer kicks in, prepare for sweaty, sleepless nights. After sweltering days, both Melbourne and Sydney will still have 23 degrees at midnight.
The U.N. Framework Convention on Climate Change underpins global efforts to address rising temperatures.
Officials say sales were expected to start with 30 million to 50 million barrels of oil and the revenue would be controlled by the US government.
Trump's calls for a takeover of Greenland puts open scientific collaboration that is helping our understanding of the threat of global sea-level rise at risk.
In the latest act of resistance in a decades-long fight over Alaska's Arctic National Wildlife Refuge, thirteen organizations have filed an amended lawsuit against the Trump administration after it re-opened the refuge's coastal plain to oil and gas leasing in the fall.
CAIRO, Jan 16 (MENA) – The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources said on Friday that several oil and gas companies operating in Egypt have drilled a number of successful wells in their concession areas in the Western Desert, Eastern Desert and the Nile Delta, including five new exploratory wells. In a statement, the ministry … The post Egypt announces new oil and gas discoveries adding 47 mln cu ft of gas, 4,300 bpd appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Hong Kong authorities have issued a suspension notice to a contractor at a government-run recycling centre after a worker severed his palm while clearing debris from a wood-chipping machine. The Environmental Protection Department (EPD) on Saturday said it was “highly concerned” about the incident, which occurred at around 2pm the day before at the Y·Park yard waste recycling centre in Tuen Mun. The worker was trying to clear debris stuck in an operating wood chipper when his left palm was...
A bipartisan delegation of U.S. lawmakers met the leaders of Denmark and Greenland in Copenhagen on Friday (January 16), seeking to "lower the temperature" with assurances of congressional support after President Donald Trump's threats to seize the Arctic island. - REUTERS
Delhi grapples with severe smog as AQI hits 402, prompting Stage-III of GRAP. Restrictions on older vehicles and construction are now in effect to combat rising pollution. While the cold wave has ended, temperatures remain below normal, with dense fog also impacting visibility. Authorities are implementing a nine-point action plan to curb the deteriorating air quality.
This live blog is now closed. US justice agency to inquire into Minnesota leaders for alleged conspiracy to obstruct ICE Incident reports provide details of emergency response after fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis Trump began his remarks today by undermining the Affordable Care Act, and touted his newly unveiled “Great Healthcare Plan”. A reminder that Affordable Care Act subsidies, that were extended during the Covid pandemic, expired at the end of last year, and legislation to revive them has stalled in Congress. Continue reading...
After an ICE agent shot and killed the Minneapolis mother, conservative media launched an all-out attack on her reputation. Her identity as a queer woman was central to it.
Net-zero commitments are now commonplace across Hong Kong’s property sector. Many major developers have announced targets for 2030 and 2050, often framed around energy efficiency, renewable energy and greener buildings. This is welcome. However, as climate ambition becomes the norm, a more uncomfortable question comes into focus: how many of these commitments are grounded in a serious understanding of what decarbonisation actually entails? What remains largely missing from Hong Kong’s climate...
[Afrobarometer] Majorities say crop failure and soil erosion have become more severe in their area over the past decade.
[IPS] Nairobi -- President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration's established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs.
[Liberian Observer] The Minister of Mines and Energy, R. Matenokay Tingban, is participating in the 2026 Future Minerals Forum (FMF), currently underway in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where he is leading Liberia's engagement with global policymakers, industry leaders, investors, and technical experts shaping the future of the minerals and mining sector.
From high-wind forecasts and wildfire behavior to floods, aviation hazards, air quality and space weather, science developed at the National Center for Atmospheric Research informs decisions that aim to reduce risk.
Unaddressed climate change is even more expensive.
Todolí foundation produces varieties from Buddha’s hands to sudachi and hopes to help citrus survive climate change It was on a trip with a friend to the east coast of Spain that the chef Matthew Slotover came across the “Garden of Eden”, an organic farm growing citrus varieties he had never heard of. The Todolí Citrus Foundation is a nonprofit venture and the largest private collection of citrus in the world with more than 500 varieties, and its owners think the rare fruit could hold the genetic secrets to growing citrus groves that can deal with climate change. The farm yields far more interesting fruit than oranges and lemons for Slotover’s menu, including kumquat, finger lime, sudachi and bergamot. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Arusha -- DEPUTY Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Ms Wanu Hafidh Ameir, has assured that the East Africa Regional Skills Transformation and Integration Project (EASTRIP) will continue to serve as a catalyst for development among East African Community (EAC) member states, particularly through the promotion of renewable energy technologies.
The Stacks and Joules training program partners with a social service agency to make sure students who struggle with poverty and homelessness have their basic needs met. The post NYC nonprofit trains people for energy efficiency jobs and does so much more appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A second man says he was blinded by ICE agents shooting a projectile at a protest in Santa Ana. Britain Rodriguez, 31, a resident of Orange County, said he was standing at the bottom of a set up steps when federal officers above opened fire, hitting him in the eye.
Canola oil and electric cars are at the centre of the deal agreed by Mark Carney and Xi Jinping after years of strained ties.
Australia has been riven by fires and floods this summer. What will it take to make policymakers treat this as the crisis it is?
The first U.S.-brokered sale of Venezuelan crude under President Donald Trump's new energy plan went to Vitol, a global oil trading firm whose senior U.S.-based trader has been a major donor to Trump's re-election campaign.
[Daily Maverick] A week on Antarctica's frozen frontier has reshaped how a Gqeberha school pupil thinks about engineering, climate change and his future. Seventeen-year-old Luke Boswell was one of just five South African students selected for a rare Deep Field Antarctica expedition - an experience designed to turn young talent into practical environmental problem-solvers.
Initiatives at the Department of Energy could affect everything from nuclear power to efficiency standards.
The British prime minister commits to a major expansion of offshore wind as he eyes a 2030 clean power milestone. Just don’t tell his friend Donald.
But a return to the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative could give Republicans an opportunity to attack Democrats’ affordability message.
Alterra, among the world’s largest private investment vehicles for climate finance, said the fund will pursue a diversified global investment strategy across climate-aligned infrastructure, private equity and private credit.
Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday.
Union delegate Robert Oram was sacked by BHP over the incident, which occurred in a crib hut on the Goonyella coal mine on January 26 last year.
Scientists believe the map could shed light on how Antarctica's vast ice sheet will respond to climate change.
But the bipartisan effort still trimmed climate research and fails to solve agencies’ chronic underfunding. The post Congress passes environmental funding without Trump’s deep cuts appeared first on High Country News.
Senate Bill 1137 establishes a 3,200-foot minimum distance between new oil wells and homes, schools, hospitals, parks and other places where people live, work and gather.
The United States has finalised a sale of Venezuelan oil – the first since Washington took control of the sector following the toppling of Nicolas Maduro, a US official told Agence France-Presse on Thursday. According to the official, who did not identify the buyer, the deal is worth US$500 million, and additional sales could take place in the coming days or weeks. “President Trump brokered a historic energy deal with Venezuela, immediately following the arrest of narcoterrorist Nicolas Maduro,...
Volatile protests have erupted across the country after Good, 37, was shot and killed by ICE agent Jonathan Rossin Minneapolis last week.
ICE agents have shot two people in Minneapolis in separate incidents this week.
Indigenous people in Brazil hunted massive whales 1,000 years before Arctic cultures did.
The Trump administration is considering sending private military contractors to Venezuela to guard energy assets in the South American country as it seeks to oversee its industry following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
These overview articles and reports will help you catch up on the legal, scientific, and economic landscape for climate change and energy. The post 5 climate resources to get you up to speed for 2026 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Climate engineering would alter the oceans, reshaping marine life. A new study examines the risks.
[New Times] At least 30% of the revenue generated from carbon credits from land-based carbon projects will directly benefit communities, according to new instructions by the Ministry of Environment.
Video posted on X showed troops rappelling from a helicopter onto the deck of The Veronica in a pre-dawn seizure in the Caribbean on Thursday.
U.S. Southern Command forces seized a sixth sanctioned oil tanker early Thursday morning as part of Operation Southern Spear.
Environment Canada has upgraded its snowfall weather alert for the Greater Toronto Area after the region got hit with a major snow storm on Thursday.
The Energy Department says it’s legally sound to shift more than half a billion dollars to help revive old and closed coal plants. Department officials, legal experts and lawmakers disagree.
[Leadership] Nigeria's plan to raise a $2 billion climate finance facility to support its energy transition has drawn cautious reactions from economists, who warn that increased reliance on green finance loans could deepen the country's debt burden despite strong investor appetite for climate-linked assets.
Environment minister says attacks on social media affect perceptions of meteorology and denigrate researchers’ work Europe live – latest updates Spain’s environment minister has written to prosecutors to warn of “an alarming increase” in hate speech and social media attacks directed against climate science communicators, meteorologists and researchers. In a letter sent to hate crimes prosecutors on Wednesday, Sara Aagesen said a number of recent reports examined by the ministry had detected a “significant increase” in the hostile language that climate experts are subjected to on digital platforms. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is taking a major step toward changing its math to favor polluters over people: It’s going to stop tallying up the dollar value of lives saved and hospital visits avoided by air pollution regulations. Instead, the agency […]
Key maps show the growing strategic importance of Greenland as Arctic ice melts under global heating Lying between the US and Russia, Greenland has become a critical frontline as the Arctic opens up because of global heating. Its importance has been underscored by Donald Trump openly considering the US taking the island from its Nato partner Denmark, either by buying it, or by force. Continue reading...
[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Federal Government has disclosed plans to raise N500 billion through the issuance of green bonds in 2026, as part of efforts to scale up financing for climate-related and environmental projects.
It may well be safer, easier and cheaper for US companies to procure whatever oil the US economy needs at home There are a few reasons that Donald Trump – now self-anointed acting President of Venezuela , as well as the United States – might be so excited about appropriating Venezuela’s oil . Trump may be counting on some boost from cheap oil to the US economy: he is obsessed with the price of gas . As the midterm elections approach, he has become concerned about unemployment . Deeply imprinted memories of scarcity during the oil crises of the 1970s may prime his belief that cheap oil cures it all. Continue reading...
Iraq is highly affected by climate change and its consequences (1), with rising temperatures surpassing the global average (2). As a result, the country is facing both droughts and flash floods, a devastating combination that threatens its water, food, and social security. To address the challenges associated with climate extremes, Iraq needs an urgent strategic plan.
The enforcement plunge is part of a deregulatory push across the government as the administration seeks to boost fossil fuels.
The lawsuit follows President Donald Trump’s directive to the Justice Department to go after state laws that “burden” domestic energy.
The energy giant also flagged weak oil trading and flat production for the fourth quarter.
Ancient ice could hold vital information for future scientists, but it is melting fast.
A dramatic video showing the moment a fireball erupts as a container ship ploughs into an oil tanker has been shown at a manslaughter trial.
A requirement to set minimum prices for their cars in the European Union will reduce sales there for Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers, but higher profit margins will eventually improve their bottom lines and brand reputations, according to analysts and industry officials. Assemblers of Chinese pure-electric cars from BYD to Leapmotor will avoid a brutal discount war after European authorities accepted price undertakings to replace punitive anti-subsidy tariffs of up to 35.3 per cent. Minimum...
A jury has seen footage of a cargo ship crashing into an oil tanker, which triggered an explosion and killed a crew member.
Bad weather has postponed attempts to set up camp on the Thwaites Glacier. So researchers got onto the sea ice and met a local.
Agency to focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on cost to industry, aligning with Trump approach The Environmental Protection Agency says it will stop calculating how much money is saved in healthcare costs avoided and deaths prevented from air pollution rules that curb two deadly pollutants. The change means the EPA will focus rules for fine particulate matter and ozone only on the cost to industry, part of a broader realignment under Donald Trump toward a business-friendly approach that has included the rollback of multiple policies meant to safeguard human health and the environment and slow climate change. Continue reading...
Scientists prepared a high-quality sequence of the giant mammal’s genome based on a specimen preserved in Siberian permafrost.
More than 14,000 years ago, a wolf pup ate a piece of woolly rhino. Scientists have analyzed the rhino's DNA to figure out why it went extinct.
Government hails step towards clean power in Great Britain by 2030 – but the auction shows trade-offs are now needed Offshore windfarm contracts to fuel 12m homes in Great Britain after record auction Ed Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong The government has defied gloomy price expectations for its latest auction for offshore wind capacity. The worry a few months ago was that bill payers would be forced to pay more than £100 a megawatt hour (MWh) via contracts that give developers guaranteed prices for their electricity output. In the event, winning projects landed at roughly £91/MWh . Cue some forgivable crowing from Ed Miliband, the energy secretary. “A monumental step towards clean power by 2030,” he declared. Officials...
The EPA administrator discussed deregulation and energy demand over lunch with Republicans.
A new study reveals that encroachments, deforestation, and urban expansion have severely damaged the Aravalli ranges, impacting groundwater, biodiversity, and air quality. The report highlights the weakening of the Aravalli's role as a green barrier, accelerating desertification and threatening ecological stability in northern India. A community-inclusive eco-restoration model is proposed to address these critical issues.
Some of the world’s biggest megacities are located in river deltas threatened by subsidence due to excessive groundwater extraction and urban expansion, compounding the threat they face from sea-level rise
From a journalist's tweet about Venezuela to the identity of the ICE agent who shot Renee Good, the debate over doxxing seems to be everywhere.
[Liberian Observer] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued an urgent briefing to the nation, warning that traditional weather patterns have officially fractured, leaving the country's agriculture, infrastructure, and coastal soil at high risk.
Lee este comunicado de prensa en español aquí. Earth’s global surface temperature in 2025 was slightly warmer than 2023 – but within the margin of error the two years are effectively tied according to an analysis by NASA scientists. Since record-keeping began in 1880, the hottest year on record remains 2024. Global temperatures in 2025 were […]
The Fallon Paiute-Shoshone Tribe is also seeking to intervene in a lawsuit about the endangered Dixie Valley toad and a geothermal project.
WASHINGTON — Beneath the surface of forests, grasslands and farms across the world, vast fungal webs form underground trading systems to exchange nutrients with plant roots, acting as critical climate regulators as they draw down 13 billion tonnes of carbon annually.
The government has locked into 20 years of fixed prices for offshore wind power as part of the latest 'auction' of projects.
BRUSSELS — The planet experienced its third-warmest year on record in 2025, and average temperatures have exceeded 1.5 degrees Celsius of global warming over three years, the longest period since records began, European Union (EU) scientists said on Wednesday.
Construction generates between 10 and 20 per cent of the world's greenhouse gas emissions, but cities can slash their climate impact by designing buildings in a more efficient way
KHARKIV (UKRAINE) - Russia pummelled a power plant early Tuesday as it kept up pressure on Ukraine's battered energy system, while unidentified drones hit two oil tankers in the Black Sea.
Subsidies guaranteeing price for each unit of clean electricity generated given to 12 renewables projects Will Great Britain’s offshore wind subsidy auction mean lower energy bills? Ed Miliband: With this record wind power auction, we’ve proved the rightwing doubters wrong A make-or-break auction for the UK government’s goal to create a clean electricity system by 2030 has awarded subsidy contracts to enough offshore windfarms to power a record 12m homes. In Great Britain’s most competitive auction for renewable subsidies to date, energy companies vied for contracts that guarantee the price for each unit of clean electricity they generate. Continue reading...
The governor is proposing a new goal for nuclear energy and advancing legislation to limit utility rate increases.
The draft rules come as California regulators attempt to limit the costs of their climate policies while also continuing to cut emissions.
State legislators are pushing legislation to bar climate change lawsuits against the oil and gas industry.
The World Benchmarking Alliance analyzed about 1,600 companies worldwide and found the median share of spending currently devoted to low-carbon projects is just 7 percent.
With the Earth warming at a record rate, the list of locales that could reliably host a Winter Games will shrink substantially in the coming years, according to researchers.
PTT Exploration and Production Plc (PTTEP) is preparing to build Thailand's first carbon capture and storage (CCS) facility at its Arthit gas field this year, marking a major step in the country's efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions and reach its net-zero target.
Last year was Earth’s third hottest globally, but temperature is just one measure of climate change’s influence.
Data leads scientists to declare 2015 Paris agreement to keep global heating below 1.5C ‘dead in the water’ Last year was the third-hottest on record, scientists have said, with mounting fossil fuel pollution behind “exceptional” temperatures. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said 2025 had continued a three-year streak of “extraordinary global temperatures” during which surface air temperatures averaged 1.48C above preindustrial levels. Continue reading...
Atmospheric rivers — and the flooding they bring — are intensifying with climate change. For the past decade, the same hurricane hunter planes used to study cyclones have been flying straight into these West Coast rain-makers. Why? Because the data they collect proves these flights can significantly improve forecasts. CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe looks at how that evidence is driving a major expansion of the program.
U.S. Vice President JD Vance will meet Denmark's foreign minister and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington on Wednesday to discuss the Arctic island, at the center of a geopolitical storm.
Walmart's oil filter recommendation raised eyebrows after a mechanic compared it side by side with name-brand options and noticed key differences.
Study from research firm finds that US greenhouse gas emissions grew faster than economic activity last year In a reversal from previous years’ pollution reductions, the United States spewed 2.4% more heat-trapping gases from the burning of fossil fuels in 2025 than in the year before, researchers calculated in a study released on Tuesday. The increase in greenhouse gas emissions is attributable to a combination of a cool winter, the explosive growth of datacenters and cryptocurrency mining, and higher natural gas prices, according to the Rhodium Group, an independent research firm. Environmental policy rollbacks by Donald Trump’s administration were not significant factors in the increase because they were only put in place this year, the study authors said. Heat-trapping gases from the...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06874F, Paper Mengxiao Li, Yu Li, Huijie Wang, Mingjun Hu, Jun Yang Aqueous alkaline nickel-based batteries are regarded as ideal candidates for large-scale energy storage due to their high safety and inherent low cost, but they are plagued by the toxicity, side... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
The Government has reminded residents of 39 items that must not be placed in recycling bins, at the risk of a £400 penalty.
India has slipped to third place in Russian fossil fuel imports for December 2025, with Reliance Industries and state refiners significantly cutting crude oil purchases. Turkiye now ranks second, while China remains the top buyer. This shift follows new US sanctions on Russian oil producers, impacting India's previously high reliance on discounted Russian crude.
Sydney, N.S., has the inside track on becoming the maintenance hub for the Canadian Coast Guard’s upcoming polar icebreakers.
Ukraine has targeted the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC) terminal in southern Russia multiple times throughout the war.
Some of climate change's sharpest realities are being felt on small island nations, where extreme weather is claiming homes and triggering displacement. Those able to stay are spearheading inventive adaptation techniques in a bid to secure their future
China’s massive solar cell and battery factors are not only helping it reduce its emissions but are now cutting greenhouse pollution around the world.
FRANKFURT - Natural disaster losses worldwide dropped sharply to $224 billion in 2025, the reinsurer Munich Re said on Tuesday, but warned of a still “alarming” picture of extreme weather events likely driven by climate change.
The plan aims to fast-track permits and would make it harder for states to block projects or impose environmental conditions on them.
Citing "regulatory overreach," the proposal would restrict state oversight of pipelines and other federal energy projects.
If enacted, Utah and Oklahoma measures would restrict litigation against oil companies over role in climate crisis US lawmakers in two red states are attempting to shield the fossil fuel industry from climate liability. In Oklahoma, a newly introduced bill would bar most civil lawsuits against oil companies over their role in the climate crisis, unless plaintiffs allege violations of specific environmental or labor laws. A similar proposal in Utah would block lawsuits over climate-warming emissions, unless a court finds the defendant violated a statute or permit. Continue reading...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's role as a global leader in the energy transition was underscored during the 16th Assembly of the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), held in the United Arab Emirates.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Does clearing trees for solar panels release more CO 2 than the solar panels would prevent? Clearing trees to build solar farms does not negate their climate change benefits, because one acre of solar panels prevents far more CO 2 emissions than an acre of forest absorbs. In the U.S., replacing equivalent natural gas power with one acre of solar prevents about 175 to 198 metric tons of CO 2 emissions per year. In contrast, an average acre of forest sequesters less than 1 metric ton of CO 2 per year. An acre of solar cuts roughly 200 times more CO 2 than an acre of trees...
The increase in planet-warming emissions came after two years of decline as demand for electricity has been surging.
The rise comes even before the Trump administration’s pro-fossil fuel policies fully take hold, the authors of a Rhodium Group analysis found.
France's emissions cuts slowed for a second straight year in 2025 and remain off track to meeting its pledged climate goals, according to a provisional government-commissioned forecast published on Tuesday.
Unsafe levels of ultrafine dust covered 59 provinces while red and seriously harmful levels of smog blanketed Greater Bangkok on Tuesday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
China said on Monday that Latin American countries are sovereign states with the right to choose their own international partners, responding to recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing and Moscow could buy Venezuelan oil only under U.S. oversight.
The richest 1% have exhausted their annual carbon budget – the amount of CO2 that can be emitted while staying within 1.5 degrees of warming – only ten days into the year, according to new analysis from Oxfam. The richest 0.1% already used up their carbon limit on the 3rd January. This day – named […]
The president’s push for American companies to invest $100 billion in Venezuela could leave less money for U.S. oil and gas projects.
Mercedes sold 168,800 fully electric cars last year, down 9 percent from 2024, it said Monday. BMW’s EV sales, by contrast, rose 3.6 percent to 442,072.
More than a dozen states are considering legislation to support small solar energy systems that can plug directly into home outlets.
House lawmakers had sought to prohibit Washington from spending money on its 2020 climate lawsuit against Big Oil.
PTT Exploration and Production (PTTEP), Thailand's leading oil and gas company, has warned that outdated petroleum laws could threaten the country's energy security if they are not revised soon.
The governors of Bangkok and Nakhon Nayok jointly chaired a meeting at the City Hall in Bangkok on Monday to discuss ramping up cooperation to curb the burning of agricultural waste, in a bid to tackle PM2.5 pollution in and around the Greater Bangkok area.
Relatives pay tribute to ‘extraordinary mother’ and hope killing by ICE agent leads to meaningful change Renee Good’s extended family said on Monday it wanted justice and accountability for her death at the hands of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer, but urged people stirred to outrage by the shooting of the 37-year-old Minneapolis mother of three to root their conversations in “humanity, empathy, and care for the family most affected”. In a statement and in interviews with the Guardian, the family members – most of them relatives of Good’s late husband Timmy Macklin Jr, the father of her youngest son – paid tribute to Good, her children, and to Macklin, and said they hoped the “unimaginable loss” the family had suffered would lead to meaningful change and “fewer families...
‘Historic’ moment in biggest coal-consuming countries could bring decline in global emissions, analysis says Coal power generation fell in China and India for the first time since the 1970s last year, in a “historic” moment that could bring a decline in global emissions, according to analysis. The simultaneous fall in coal-powered electricity in the world’s biggest coal-consuming countries had not happened since 1973, according to analysts at the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air, and was driven by a record roll-out of clean energy projects. Continue reading...
Minnesota asks court to declare surge in federal agents in region unconstitutional and unlawful, while Illinois says ICE agents used ‘dangerous tactics’ Minnesota sues Trump administration to end surge of ICE agents in state In response to the news overnight that Donald Trump’s justice department has launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell , the Senate banking committee’s top Democrat – Elizabeth Warren – has warned that her colleagues should not move forward with the president’s nominee for the role when Powell’s term expires at in May of this year. Warren accused the president of wanting to “install another sock puppet to complete his corrupt takeover of America’s central bank”. Trump is abusing the authorities of the Department of Justice...
Two China-flagged supertankers that were sailing to Venezuela to pick up debt-paying crude cargoes amid the US oil embargo on the Opec country have made U-turns and are now heading back to Asia, LSEG shipping data showed on Monday. Following the US announcement last week of a US$2 billion deal to export up to 50 million barrels of Venezuelan oil stuck in storage, US President Donald Trump said China would not be deprived of Venezuela’s crude. But the Asian country, the first market of the...
Fusion energy startups are drawing billions as rising A.I.-driven power demand pushes the technology closer to commercial reality.
Exclusive: ClimatePartner analysis shows how move would risk plunging Earth further into climate catastrophe US plans to exploit Venezuela’s oil reserves could by 2050 consume more than a tenth of the world’s remaining carbon budget to limit global heating to 1.5C, according to an exclusive analysis. The calculation highlights how any moves to further exploit the South American nation’s oil reserves – the largest in the world, at least on paper – would put increasing pressure on climate goals, and risk plunging the Earth further into climate catastrophe. Continue reading...
In a major break from precedent, EPA finalized a rule without monetizing expected health benefits from reducing exposure to harmful pollutants.
While it’s rich in rare earths and minerals, experts say tapping those resources in the rugged, ice-covered Arctic territory is no easy feat.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Residents living around the Ruai Sewer Plant are calling on the government to take urgent action to curb methane gas emissions from the facility, citing serious health and environmental concerns.
In 2006, major soy traders agreed — and the Brazilian government later endorsed — a ban on purchasing soy grown on Amazon land cleared after July 2008.
U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time U.S. nemesis and provoking defiant words from the island's leadership. - REUTERS
Picture is as murky as a barrel of oil, with US companies in 2026 expecting their first production drop in four years US shale-oil producers were already contending with oil prices at four-year lows. News that they may soon face a significant competitor in their back yard likely wasn’t how frackers wanted to greet 2026. The US capture of Venezuelan president Nicolaá Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, hit the share prices of independent shale-oil producers, such as Diamondback Energy and Devon Energy, last week. Continue reading...
Egypt has received a carbon footprint verification report for the opening ceremony of the Grand Egyptian Museum, paving the way for its designation as a carbon-neutral facility, officials said on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Tourism and Antiquities Minister Sherif Fathi said the report confirmed the opening event had a low environmental impact in line with … The post Grand Egyptian Museum opening ceremony certified carbon neutral appeared first on Egypt Independent.
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Canada’s PM seeks to smooth over past ructions in relationship with China as trade war takes its toll During the final stretch of Canada’s spring election campaign, Mark Carney told a debate audience that China was the country’s “biggest geopolitical risk”. He pointed to its attempts to meddle in elections and its recent efforts to disrupt Canada’s Arctic claims. When Carney’s government plane touches down in Beijing this week, it will be the first time a Canadian prime minister has been welcomed in nearly a decade. The trip, undertaken amid the rupturing of global economic and political alliances , reflects a desire by Ottawa to mend a broken relationship with a global superpower that uses its vast and lucrative market to both woo and punish countries. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is no longer just about melting ice or hotter summers. It is also a financial problem. Droughts, floods, storms and heatwaves damage crops, factories and infrastructure. At the same time, the global push to cut greenhouse gas emissions creates risks for countries that depend on oil, gas or coal.
China has vowed to deepen cooperation in new energy and green minerals with the nations in the Global South, saying the move is in line with their industrial goals and a step towards further advancing Beijing’s economic opening-up, according to the latest front-page commentary in the Communist Party’s official newspaper. “Amid profound changes in the global environment, [China’s commitment to further opening up] underscores our confidence and responsibility in upholding openness and win-win...
A Singaporean teenager who made another teenager perform degrading acts, such as soaking his genitals in chilli oil and drinking his own urine, was given 21 months’ probation on Monday. The 18-year-old male pretended to be a female to deceive the male victim, also 18, into believing that they were in a romantic relationship. Both the accused and the victim, who were around 16 at the time of the offences, cannot be named due to a gag order protecting their identities. The gag order also covers...
New York and Hawaii could expand the legal battlefield and seek to hold companies liable for disasters that cause premiums to rise.
Volunteers found thousands of dead bats at Melbourne’s Brimbank park, wildlife expert says Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Thousands of flying foxes have perished in the heatwave that scorched south-east Australia last week, the largest mass mortality event for flying foxes since black summer. Extreme temperatures resulted in deaths in camps across South Australia, Victoria and New South Wales. Grey-headed flying foxes, listed as vulnerable under federal environment laws, were the most affected. Continue reading...
The caution comes as President Donald Trump pulls the U.S. out of key global climate organizations.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 12 January 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-025-02542-4The authors quantify long-term (2003–2024) changes in Northern Hemisphere mountain aspect asymmetry—the difference in vegetation density between polar-facing and equatorial-facing slopes. They show a weakening trend, linked to changing hydrothermal conditions.
The move comes after protests against immigration enforcement have been held across the US after a woman was shot by an ICE agent.
Of course, bitcoin critics would argue there is nothing truly gained here in terms of energy efficiency.
US President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the Communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the long-time US nemesis. Venezuela is Cuba’s biggest oil supplier, but no cargoes have departed from Venezuelan ports to the Caribbean country since the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by US forces in early January amid a strict US oil blockade on the Opec country, shipping data shows. “THERE...
Germany will propose setting up a joint Nato mission to monitor and protect security interests in the Arctic region in a bid to ease tensions with the US over its threats to annex Greenland, according to two people familiar with the government’s thinking. Nato’s “Baltic Sentry” mission – begun a year ago to shield critical infrastructure in the Baltic Sea – could serve as a blueprint for a new “Arctic Sentry” mission, which would include Greenland, said people who declined to be identified...
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U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said no more Venezuelan oil or money will go to Cuba and suggested the communist-run island should strike a deal with Washington, ramping up pressure on the longtime U.S. nemesis.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, January 4, 2026 thru Sat, January 10, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Policy and Politics (8 articles) Analysis: UK renewables enjoy record year in 2025 – but gas power still rises Carbon Brief, Simon Evans & Ho Woo Nam, Jan 2, 2025. The Year in Climate: Attacks on Science, the Start of Trump’s Second Term and Surging Electricity Demand Foreshadow a Future Filled with Uncertainty Global inaction on fossil fuel and plastic treaties, the dismantling of federal agencies and regulations and the rapid rise of data centers were just a few of the consequential stories that Inside Climate News tracked in 2025. Inside...
Local governments are suing oil companies over environmental damage. The companies want the suits moved out of state courts, to friendlier venues.
A team of researchers in China has just pulled the curtain back on a new sodium-sulfur battery design that could fundamentally change the math on energy storage. By leaning into the very chemistry that has historically made sulfur a headache for engineers, they have managed to build a cell that is incredibly cheap to make […] The post Chinese researchers develop high-voltage sodium–sulfur battery that could challenge lithium batteries appeared first on Digital Trends.
Digging for clams in Pangnirtung is usually a summer and fall activity. In January? Unheard of. But that's what happened last week during a freak warm snap across much of the eastern Arctic that sent temperatures soaring above freezing in some places.
India faces escalating disaster risks due to geography, climate change, and development patterns, as starkly illustrated in 2025 by devastating floods and heatwaves. While response capacity has improved, a persistent imbalance favors reactive relief over proactive preparedness, a gap highlighted by contrasting events like Cyclone Phailin and Bihar's recurring floods.
Follow all today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the transition. Appointed “president of negotiations” for Cop31 under the deal that handed Turkey hosting rights for the conference, Australia’s climate change and energy minister has told Guardian Australia a focus ahead of the summit would be talking to countries “with whom we don’t traditionally agree”. Sydney: showers increasing, maximum 26C. Melbourne: possible morning shower, maximum 20C. Brisbane: partly cloudy, maximum 31C. Perth: sunny, maximum...
Democrats ejected even though judge ruled Congress members can’t be barred from visiting ICE facilities Three Democratic members of Congress from Minnesota, including House representative Ilhan Omar , were blocked from entering an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center located near Minneapolis on Saturday morning. The incident took place near the Whipple federal building in the Twin Cities as clashes and demonstrations continued after the shooting death of 37-year-old Renee Good by an ICE agent in south Minneapolis earlier in the week. Continue reading...
This collapse is central to the scepticism voiced by oil companies. Restoring production on a meaningful scale is not a matter of restarting wells. It would require rebuilding pipelines, upgraders, refineries, power supply and skilled manpower, all of which demand long-term capital commitments.
A Ukrainian drone strike ignited a fire at a Russian oil depot in Volgograd on Saturday, with no immediate reports of casualties. This incident follows a large-scale Russian attack on Ukraine, which included the use of a hypersonic missile. Both nations continue to target energy infrastructure amidst escalating conflict.
Airlines have warned of possible disruption this weekend as Storm Goretti sweeps the country with ice and snow.
President Trump hosted top oil and gas executives at the White House. He paused the discussion to inspect his new ballroom construction. The project is privately funded and ahead of schedule. The ballroom will accommodate large events and inauguration ceremonies. Oil companies plan to invest billions in Venezuela's infrastructure and oil production.
Hopes that tougher sanctions and lower oil prices could derail Putin’s war effort underestimate how far the Kremlin has rewired its economy Pacing inside the Kremlin last weekend, as news feeds churned out minute-by-minute reports of Donald’s Trump’s Venezuelan coup, Vladimir Putin may have been wondering what it would mean for the price of oil . Crude oil has lubricated the Russian economy for decades – far more than gas exports to Europe – and so the threat of falling oil prices, prompted by US plans for control of Venezuela’s rigs, will have been a source of concern. Continue reading...
Amidst Trump's 500% tariff threat, it's important to note that despite heavy import dependence, India’s energy security has strengthened through diversified crude sourcing and greater refining flexibility, improving resilience to external supply shocks.
Warnings in place covering most of the weekend as weather system continues to sweep UK A man has been found dead after a tree fell on to a caravan during Storm Goretti, as weather warnings have been put in place covering most of the UK for the rest of the weekend. Devon and Cornwall police said emergency services were called at about 7.35pm on Thursday to the Mawgan area of Helston where work took place on Friday to remove the tree. A man in his 50s was found dead in the caravan. His death is not being treated as suspicious and his next of kin have been informed, police said. Continue reading...
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the discovery of four new wells in the Western Desert, adding approximately 4,500 barrels of crude oil and 2.6 million cubic feet of gas of daily production. The post 4 new oil wells in Western Desert boost production by approx. 4,500 bpd: Petroleum ministry appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Online campaign for US woman shot and killed by ICE agent in Minneapolis significantly surpasses initial $50,000 goal An online campaign meant to financially support the family of Renee Nicole Good – the US woman shot to death Wednesday by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent – raised more than $1.5m before organizers closed it Friday. “Thank you. Thank you. Thank you,” said the page of the GoFundMe campaign benefiting Good’s family, which also explained the money raised would be placed in a trust. “We are here brokenhearted and in awe of your generosity.” Continue reading...
President Donald Trump on Friday tried to sell Big Oil executives on the promise of an expansive new drilling campaign in Venezuela. But at least for now, the industry isn’t buying it. Trump and his top aides emerged from a lengthy White House meeting without any major commitments from companies to invest billions of dollars … The post ‘It’s uninvestible’: Trump’s Venezuela pitch met with skepticism from oil executives appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Authorities in Australia declared a state of disaster on Saturday after bushfires destroyed houses and razed vast belts of forest in the country’s southeast. Temperatures soared past 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) as a heatwave blanketed the state of Victoria this week, with hot winds fanning some of the most dangerous fire weather since the “Black Summer” bushfires of 2019 to 2020. One of the most destructive bushfires ripped through almost 150,000 hectares (370,000 acres) near...
Oil entrepreneur and Republican donor Harry Sargeant III has emerged as a central figure advising the Trump administration on how to facilitate the return of oil companies to Venezuela.
A popular ice pack used to treat injuries and during heatwaves has been urgently recalled over fears Aussies could be exposed to a poisonous chemical.
This live blog is now closed. Trump news at a glance: president pitches oil companies on major extractions in Venezuela Pope Leo XIV has denounced how nations are using force to assert their dominion worldwide, saying they are “completely undermining” peace and the post-Second World War international legal order, AP reported. In his most substantial critique of US, Russian and other military incursions in sovereign countries, Leo told ambassadors who represent their countries’ interests at the Holy See that “war is back in vogue and a zeal for war is spreading”. Continue reading...
President’s assertion that only a paid agitator would scream at ICE agents contradicted by hundreds of video records At the White House on Friday, Donald Trump endorsed his vice-president’s baseless claim that Renee Good, the 37-year-old woman killed by an ICE agent in Minneapolis on Wednesday, was part of a shadowy “leftwing network” trying “to incite violence” against federal agents. Asked by a Fox News correspondent to expand on JD Vance’s comments about Good, the president said that the vice-president “is generally very accurate” and then cited what he referred to as evidence that at least one person in Good’s vicinity when she was killed was “probably a paid agitator”. Continue reading...
President Trump announced that the US administration will decide which oil companies can operate in Venezuela following Nicolás Maduro's capture. He pledged security for their operations, aiming to secure $100 billion in investments to revive the nation's oil sector. This move is framed as a major economic opportunity for the U.S.
Demonstrators and public figures are speaking out after an ICE agent killed the 37-year-old Minneapolis mother this week
[SNA] - The Wali of Khartoum State affirmed the state's support for initiatives led by national institutions to develop solar energy systems by establishing partnerships with the Chinese side to indigenize the manufacturing of solar energy components.
Total fire ban in place for whole of Victoria as bushfires burn, while Sydney prepares for the brunt of the heatwave ‘If you have been told to leave, go’: Victorian premier declares state of disaster in multiple areas as bushfires burn out of control CFA volunteer Simon fought the fire that destroyed his own home: ‘I knew eventually it would get to us’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast NSW working to send more firefighting teams to Victoria New South Wales is moving to send additional firefighting teams to Victoria after a request for assistance, the premier says. There’s over 90 firefighters from NSW in Victoria. At the moment their agencies have asked for more strike teams. My understanding is the RFS is filling those gaps as quickly as...
Meta has signed three new deals to purchase nuclear power energy for its artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Donald Trump has faced renewed scrutiny regarding his mental health after an unusual interaction during a White House meeting with oil executives sparked widespread social media speculation.
Meta will finance Oklo’s purchase of uranium for its reactors. It’s a massive vote of confidence for both the startup and nuclear power, but challenges remain.
The United States has seized a sanctioned oil tanker, the Olina, in international waters as part of an ongoing campaign against "ghost fleet" vessels. This action, aimed at enforcing sanctions on Venezuela's oil, has drawn strong condemnation from Moscow, which accuses the US of violating international law and risking escalation.
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Meta signs multi-gigawatt nuclear agreements, making it America's largest corporate nuclear buyer as Oklo shares surge on massive Ohio deal.
The tanker, the Olina, is on multiple countries' sanctions list and is "suspected of carrying embargoed oil", US officials say.
Severe weather could result in more electricity outages across the UK, so now is the time to ensure you have everything you need at your disposal should your home lose power.
West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee defended her interference during ED's I-PAC raids, alleging the agency sought to "steal" her party's data. She accused senior BJP leaders in Delhi of receiving "coal scam proceeds" and claimed the BJP won Maharashtra by "stealing the mandate" with EC's help, aiming to do the same in Bengal.
US oil executives keen on advancing their operations in Venezuela are nervous that President Donald Trump could derail their investments with a single social media post.
The president huddled with oil industry leaders at the White House on Friday to discuss investing in Venezuela.
Train routes were disrupted and schools were closed Friday throughout Britain due to snow, ice and winds from winter storm Goretti.
The U.S. has seized another oil tanker in the Caribbean Sea as it works to control Venezuela's oil. It was "suspected of carrying embargoed oil."
Extreme weather brought about by the El Nino phenomenon could cost Hong Kong as much as US$300 billion over the 21st century, according to a joint study by local and Singapore universities. The study also painted a bleak picture for public health, finding that Hongkongers born during the two strong El Nino events in 1982-83 and 1997-98 could have their life expectancy reduced by five to seven months. Led by Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University in collaboration with City University...
The Olina, seized in the Caribbean, was falsely flying the flag of Timor Leste, according to a public shipping database US politics live – latest updates The US is in the process of seizing the Olina tanker in the Caribbean near Trinidad in the fifth such interdiction of ships in recent weeks as part of Washington’s efforts to control Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday. The Olina, according to public shipping database Equasis, was falsely flying the flag of the tiny south-east Asian nation of Timor Leste . The vessel had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, said an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter. Continue reading...
President Donald Trump revived the National Coal Council last year to advise the Energy Department. Executives from the nation’s biggest coal producers will lead the group.
Lawmakers didn't vote on another bill to codify executive orders on showerheads.
Reliance Industries is considering resuming Venezuelan crude oil purchases if non-US buyers are permitted, awaiting regulatory clarity. Other Indian refiners like Indian Oil Corp and Hindustan Petroleum Corp are also open to Venezuelan oil under similar conditions. This potential shift comes as India faces pressure to reduce Russian oil imports.
The US is currently taking control of the tanker Olina in the Caribbean, the fifth vessel targeted in recent weeks as Washington steps up efforts to curb Venezuelan oil exports, two US officials said on Friday. The Olina, which according to public shipping database Equasis was falsely flying the flag of East Timor, had previously sailed from Venezuela and had returned to the region, said an industry source with direct knowledge of the matter. “The vessel’s AIS [location] tracker was last...
[Daba Finance] Africa's oil and gas sector ended 2025 on a stronger footing than expected, despite lower crude prices and continued pressure from environmental groups and global investors. Several delayed or suspended projects moved forward, signaling renewed momentum across key producing countries.
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“We moved from a context of socio-environmental exclusion to one of environmental justice,” said Dionê Castro, coordinator of the Sustainable Oceanic Region Program which led Brazil’s largest nature-based solutions project. Having won national and global awards, the Orla Piratininga Park (POP) built 35,000 square meters of filtering gardens and improved the water quality of the […]
Meta announced deals with nuclear three nuclear energy companies on Friday to develop nuclear plants and power its AI data centers in Ohio.
We’ve already geoengineered the planet through the careless release of greenhouse gases. Now we need a plan to manage the risks we’ve set in motion A few months ago, Marjorie Taylor Greene, then a Georgia representative, held a hearing on her bill to ban research on “geoengineering”, which refers to technological climate interventions, such as using reflective particles to reflect away sunlight. The hearing represented something of a first – a Republican raising alarm bells about human activity altering the health of the planet. Of course, for centuries, people have burned fossil fuels to power and feed society, emitting greenhouse gases that now overheat the planet. Unfortunately, her hearing waved past an urgent debate that policymakers are confronting around the world: after centuries...
Road, rail and air travel disrupted across the UK as Storm Goretti brings wind, rain and snow to the UK and parts of Europe Tell us: how have you been affected by Storm Goretti? Officials in the West Midlands have warned of the “worst snowfall in a decade” as parts of England and Wales prepare to be hit with 5-10cm of snow on Friday, and up to 15-25cm in some areas. In a statement on Wednesday, Stoke-on-Trent city council reassured residents it had not run out of grit after “misinformation” began to circulate. It said: We are now facing the worst snowfall we have faced in 10 years. The Met Office has predicted that we could have 3.5 inches of snow and temperatures as low as minus 4C on Thursday into Friday morning. As a result, we are carefully managing our resources and stock...
KINSHASA - An endangered mountain gorilla has given birth to twins in the Virunga National Park in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, whose remarkable biodiversity has long been threatened by the region's litany of conflicts.
Withdrawing from the world’s premier climate science organization supports the president’s views about global warming.
Arizona Rep. Eli Crane has called efforts to limit planet-warming emissions "climate conspiracy nonsense."
“God only knows what the Trump administration will do” if the EU expands its aviation emissions scheme, an EU official says.
Forecasts suggest that global heating could create a shortcut from Asia to North America, and new routes for trading, shipping – and attack Another week, another freak weather phenomenon you’ve probably never heard of. If it’s not the “ weather bomb ” of extreme wind and snow that Britain is hunkering down for as I write, it’s reports in the Guardian of reindeer in the Arctic struggling with the opposite problem: unnaturally warm weather leading to more rain that freezes to create a type of snow that they can’t easily dig through with their hooves to reach food. In a habitat as harsh as the Arctic, where survival relies on fine adaptation, even small shifts in weather patterns have endlessly rippling consequences – and not just for reindeer. For decades now, politicians have been warning...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2026, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06795B, Paper Xijun Liu, Le Zhang, Qiangchao Sun, Shuyu Bi, Min Lin, Guanghui Cao, Xionggang Lu, Hongwei Cheng Aqueous zinc ion batteries (AZIBs) are promising for renewable energy storage due to their inherent safety and reliability. However, zinc anodes are plagued by parasitic reactions, particularly under high-current-density conditions,... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Condition of victims unknown; shooting comes one day after an ICE agent killed US citizen in Minneapolis Two people shot by US federal agents in Portland, police say ICE agent in Minneapolis killing identified as 10-year law enforcement veteran Trump news at a glance: president says his morality is ‘the only thing that can stop me’ Since early December, agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), Customs and Border Protection and Homeland Security Investigations – many of them masked and brandishing rifles – have grabbed people at hardware stores and gyms, or outside homes and schools around the cities. They have violently tackled undocumented immigrants as well as US citizens, including advocates and protestors. Continue reading...
Vietnam has raised concerns about delays in its nuclear power plans and is seeking a new partner to replace Japan while pushing talks with Russia
The proportion of power generated by gas and other dirty fuels increased for the first time in four years, according to analysis of Government figures.
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During black summer, my daughters were too young to know what was happening. Now, amid another Australian heatwave, they deserve answers When the forecasts for this week started to roll in, my mind immediately drifted back to Australia’s black summer. I had taken my daughters down to the pool in our estate in western Sydney, hoping for a brief reprieve from the relentless heat. The Gospers Mountain fire was raging in the Blue Mountains, but on that particular day the smoke didn’t seem too bad. Continue reading...
US President Donald Trump has backed a bill that could levy 500% tariffs on countries buying Russian oil, giving the US leverage over major buyers such as China and India to curb imports from Moscow.
Istanbul faced a powerful storm with gale-force winds and towering waves, causing widespread disruption. A Pegasus flight aborted landing due to severe weather, while sea transport across western Turkiye, including the Bosphorus and Dardanelles, was heavily impacted. Fallen trees and localized flooding were reported in several provinces.
On Wednesday, President Trump announced he was withdrawing the U.S. from the principal treaty for international cooperation on climate change.
Aria and Tia both south of Britain after US-UK seizure of Marinera, deemed to be part of Moscow’s ‘shadow fleet’ Two oil tankers under US sanctions are sailing east through the Channel towards Russia, prompting speculation over whether the US and UK would be willing to seize further vessels linked to Moscow. The Aria and the Tia, which has changed its name and country of registration several times, were both travelling south of Britain a day after the Marinera oil tanker was captured in the Atlantic by the US with UK help. Continue reading...
Tree bark has a total surface area similar to all of the land area on Earth. It is home to a wide range of microbial species unknown to science, and they can either take up or emit gases that have a warming effect on the climate
Lloyd’s List analysis suggests 40 suspicious vessels joined Russian registry last year, with 17 reflagged last month Forty ships accused of belonging to a large “shadow fleet” moving sanctioned oil for Venezuela and others were reflagged to Russia last year in an apparent attempt to gain Kremlin protection from American seizure. Analysis by the shipping intelligence publication Lloyd’s List suggests that of those, at least 17 suspicious vessels joined the Russian registry over the past month, compared with 15 ships in the previous five months of 2025. Continue reading...
Ideas include better Arctic surveillance, more defense spending, transfers of military equipment and military exercises.
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Open access notables A Long-Term Shift in Flow Regimes over the Antarctic Peninsula , Guarino et al., Journal of Climate We present consequences of Antarctic surface warming for the stability of the lower atmosphere since the 1950s. We show that the surface atmosphere over the Antarctic Peninsula has become less stable, and that this reduced stability favors the generation of atmospheric gravity waves from the Peninsula, one of the major sources of atmospheric waves on the planet. We provide a physically based explanation (i.e., a shift in flow regimes) for the increased gravity wave forcing that we find in an unprecedented set of reanalysis products, satellite observations, and model simulations, and that we present here for the first time. Gravity wave forcing...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the ICE agent who fatally shot Renee Good "followed his training." Local officials want ICE to leave, but Noem says she's open to sending more officers.
Up to 30cm of snow expected in Wales and Midlands with winds of up to 100mph across exposed hills and coastal areas Red and amber weather warnings have been issued across the UK as Storm Goretti evolves into a “weather bomb” expected to bring up to 30cm of snowfall in Wales and the Midlands as well as winds of up to 100mph (160km/h) across exposed hills and coastal areas. The Met Office on Thursday described Goretti, the first named storm of 2026, as a “multi-hazard event” with heavy rain, strong winds and snow, set to be more powerful than Storm Ciarán in 2023 and the Great Storm of 1987. Continue reading...
How California Can Seize Momentum to Advance Carbon Dioxide Removal alicia.cypress… Thu, 01/08/2026 - 09:00 As the U.S. federal government continues to roll back crucial environment and climate legislation, California’s climate leadership is more important than ever — including its policies to scale up carbon dioxide removal (CDR), which includes a suite of technological processes that remove carbon dioxide directly from the atmosphere. CDR is necessary to address greenhouse gas emissions from hard to abate sources, which along with deep emissions reductions, can achieve net-zero emissions. As the fourth largest economy in the world and an engine of innovation, California has the economic and entrepreneurial capacity to incubate a large enough CDR industry to drive...
In much of Africa, limited and unreliable grid coverage means many depend on diesel generators to power their homes and businesses. In Sub-Saharan Africa alone, there are an estimated seven million back-up diesel generators, consuming more than $20 billion in diesel per year. As well as releasing carbon dioxide, which contributes to global warming, diesel … The post This company wants to make hydrogen from one of Africa’s most common fuels appeared first on Egypt Independent.
President reportedly hopes falling price will cut domestic consumer energy bills Business live – latest updates Donald Trump plans to use Venezuela’s vast crude reserves to establish control of most of the western hemisphere’s oil in an attempt to drive the market price down to about $50 (£37) a barrel, according to reports. The US president has repeatedly raised the prospect of producing enough crude from Venezuela’s oilfields to drive down the US oil price from more than $56 a barrel today to about $50 in an effort to cut energy costs for consumers, according to the Wall Street Journal, which cited senior Trump administration officials. Continue reading...
A global network of experts at Science Feedback is correcting false claims about climate change and clean energy. The post Scientists push back on climate myths appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Environmental Protection Agency will issue regulations to protect workers from phthalates, chemicals found in plastics that are linked to health problems.
The once-booming population that passed California twice a year has cratered because of retreating sea ice. A new kind of intervention is needed.
Severe weather warnings were in place in many regions across Germany as the country braces for winter Storm Elli.
The unnamed woman from Belarus vanished during a group session floating on the Tuloma River in the Arctic town of Kola, south of Murmansk, during New Year's Day celebrations.
The world’s oceans are becoming dangerously acidic. A controversial proposal would raise the pH — by mixing chemicals into the water.
Soaring temperatures are escalating global electricity demand, particularly for cooling, leading to price hikes and straining energy grids. India's consumption is surging, with a heavy reliance on coal exacerbating emissions. While renewable energy is growing, the article highlights the urgent need for cleaner solutions to prevent electricity from fueling the climate crisis it aims to combat.
The Trump administration is pulling the United States out of the bedrock treaty that underpins international cooperation on climate change, along with dozens of other global bodies, according to a memorandum released by the White House Wednesday evening and an accompanying social media post. Such an action, if successful, would leave the US out of … The post Trump moves to pull US out of bedrock global climate treaty, becoming first country to do so appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Two ICE agents shot and killed citizen Renee Nicole Good on Wednesday morning, claiming it was self defense
The Trump administration is threatening to penalize countries buying discounted Russian oil, a move that could impact India's energy imports and trade with the US. A bipartisan sanctions bill, approved by Trump, aims to pressure nations like India, China, and Brazil to cease Russian crude purchases, which the US argues funds Putin's war in Ukraine.
Some Republican lawmakers have begun sounding the alarm about Venezuelan oil hurting American producers.
According to the government, the foreign funds Harjeet Singh is suspected of receiving were intended to promote the Fossil Fuel Non Proliferation Treaty.
Study of 1,000 products finds wet, raw and meat-free foods have substantially higher climate impact than dry kibble Dog food accounts for 1% of the UK’s total greenhouse gas emissions, according to research that finds wet, raw and meat-rich products are associated with substantially higher emissions than dry kibble. The analysis revealed striking differences in the environmental impact of commercial dog foods, with the highest-impact foods being responsible for up to 65 times more emissions than the lowest-rated options. Continue reading...
Venezuela will exclusively purchase American-made goods, including agricultural products, medicines, and energy infrastructure equipment, using funds from a new oil deal. This significant shift positions the United States as Venezuela's primary commercial partner, a move hailed as mutually beneficial for both nations. The arrangement signals a notable change in Venezuela's economic allegiances.
The Trump administration is asserting control over Venezuelan oil, after seizing a pair of sanctioned tankers on Wednesday Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has defended plans to open up her country’s oil market to Washington, as Donald Trump’s vice-president JD Vance reiterated that the US would have complete control of the country’s supplies. Rodríguez said on Wednesday that America’s attack to remove her predecessor, Nicolás Maduro, put a “stain” on the countries’ relations, but added it was “not unusual or irregular” to trade with the US, adding that Venezuela was “open to energy relations where all parties benefit.” Continue reading...
The Trump administration said Wednesday that the United States was withdrawing from 66 international agreements, including a major climate change treaty.
President Donald Trump has said that Venezuela is going to use funds from a new oil deal with the United States to buy "ONLY American Made Products" amid uncertainty over the oil agreement.
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If you regularly treat your pet pooch to fancy cuts of steak or chicken you could be sending their carbon pawprint rocketing, experts have warned.
Dogs fed on a diet of trendy luxury pet food can have a bigger carbon footprint than that of their owners, researchers have revealed.
New scientific studies show Saudi Arabia’s deserts were once humid, green landscapes shaped by rivers, lakes and monsoon rains. Evidence from archaeology, satellite mapping, lake sediments and cave stalagmites reveals repeated human settlement during wet phases of the Quaternary. The findings underpin modern Saudi efforts to combat desertification, revive ‘Green Arabia’, and restore degraded land at unprecedented scale nationwide today.
The action could make it more difficult for a future administration to rejoin the Paris climate accord, the agreement among most nations to fight climate change.
Governor Tim Walz denounces Trump’s ‘propaganda machine’ and issues ‘warning order’ to prepare state’s national guard; US president blames victim in lengthy social media post Woman fatally shot by ICE agent during raid, video shows Miranda Bryant , the Guardian’s Nordic correspondent, also has written this handy explainer on why Donald Trump is renewing calls for a takeover of Greenland : Continue reading...
US forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker, the Marinera, in the North Atlantic, citing violations of US sanctions. Russia vehemently condemned the action, asserting it lacked legal basis and violated freedom of navigation on the high seas. The tanker, previously sanctioned and renamed, had reportedly evaded a US blockade near Venezuela.
Washington says the tanker is part of a shadow fleet that carries oil for countries such as Venezuela, Russia and Iran.
The US has announced the seizure of two oil tankers: the Marinera formerly known as the Bella 1 in the North Atlantic and the Sophia in international waters near the Caribbean.
John Healey tells MPs the vessel moved 7.3m barrels of Iranian crude oil, financing terrorism This liveblog has now closed. Read our latest report here Farage is now talking about London, where council elections are taking place. He says that Sadiq Khan has said he will run for a fourth term as mayor. Continue reading...
American forces seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit. The vessel, previously sanctioned for smuggling for Hezbollah, attempted to evade a US blockade. Despite claims of Russian protection, the US considers the ship stateless, marking the second such seizure by American forces in the Caribbean.
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The US Coast Guard and military attempted to seize a Russian-flagged oil tanker linked to Venezuela after a lengthy pursuit, with Russian naval vessels nearby. This operation, targeting a vessel that evaded previous US boarding efforts, marks a significant escalation in enforcing sanctions against Venezuela, occurring shortly after a US raid in Caracas.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Donald Trump, by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela’s vast oil reserves, has taken his “drill, baby, drill” mantra global. Achieving the president’s dream of supercharging the country’s oil production would be financially challenging—and if fulfilled, would be “terrible for the […]
Sarat Sampada founders Harjeet Singh and Jyoti Aswati say allegations are ‘baseless, biased and misleading’ Police have raided the home of one of India’s leading environmental activists over claims his campaigning for a treaty to cut the use of fossil fuels was undermining the national interest. Investigators from India’s Enforcement Directorate (ED) claim Harjeet Singh and his wife, Jyoti Awasthi, co-founders of Satat Sampada (Nature Forever), were paid almost £500,000 to advocate for a fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty (FFNPT). Continue reading...
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