In a recent statement, the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy reassured stakeholders that it has not ceased funding for renewable energy projects. Instead, it provided lenders with crucial data on domestic solar manufacturing capacity. This initiative is designed to empower smarter investment choices throughout the solar industry.
India's Russian crude imports may hit a four-year low in January 2026 due to US sanctions, forcing refiners to seek alternatives. Despite pressure, Russia is exploring new channels, with potential for non-sanctioned oil flows to resume. India's strategic need for cost-effective energy and Russia's efforts to maintain trade suggest this dip might be temporary.
Patty Murray of Washington state said ICE agents lied to Wilmer Toledo-Martinez to lure him outside before dog attacked him A US senator has condemned the Trump administration after she alleged that an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) “attack dog” mauled one of her constituents. Democratic senator Patty Murray of Washington state said Wilmer Toledo-Martinez suffered “horrific” injuries while ICE agents detained him in November. Continue reading...
This blog is now closed, you can read more of our European news coverage here Overnight Russian missile and drone strikes left parts of Ukraine without power on Saturday morning, Ukraine’s energy ministry said. The Russian defense ministry confirmed that Russian forces attacked energy facilities that supported the Ukrainian military and port infrastructure used by Ukrainian forces, saying that the strike was in response to what it called Ukrainian attacks on civilian targets. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant temporarily lost all off-site power overnight , the International Atomic Energy Agency said on Saturday, marking the 11th time the facility temporarily lost power during the war. Ukraine peace plan talks continue between Trump advisers and Ukrainian officials , with the...
Egypt’s Minister of Local Development and Acting Minister of Environment, Manal Awad, announced on Thursday the issuance of Prime Ministerial Decree #4419 of 2025, declaring the entire Great Fringing Reef area in the Red Sea as a marine nature reserve. This declaration represents a significant step forward in the state’s efforts to protect biodiversity and … The post Egypt declares Red Sea’s Great Fringing Reef as a marine nature reserve appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Three women in Jamaica whose lives were upended by the destructive force of a hurricane which battered the Caribbean island are looking to rebuild their future
Scientists fear warming is driving a collapse in the ocean currents that shape climate far and wide. The ice-choked waters off Greenland might hold the key.
Drone attack that Ukraine blamed on Russia blew hole in painstakingly erected €1.5bn shield meant to allow for final clean-up of 1986 meltdown site The protective shield over the Chornobyl disaster nuclear reactor in Ukraine, which was hit by a drone in February, can no longer perform its main function of blocking radiation, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has announced. In February a drone strike blew a hole in the “new safe confinement” , which was painstakingly built at a cost of €1.5bn ($1.75bn) next to the destroyed reactor and then hauled into place on tracks, with the work completed in 2019 by a Europe-led initiative. The IAEA said an inspection last week of the steel confinement structure found the drone impact had degraded the structure. Continue reading...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06001J, Paper Xiaofeng Cui, Limin Liu, Xinyang Li, Na Gao, Jie Feng, Dandan Yin, Lanya Zhao, Hetong Qi, Xiangyang Li, Hongyang Zhao, Chunhui Xiao, Shujiang Ding, Wei Yu Aqueous zinc-ion batteries are promising for grid-scale energy storage due to inherent safety and low cost. However, their practical application under high current densities is severely limited by the hydrogen... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Undeterred by global pressures, Russia has commenced nuclear fuel deliveries for Kudankulam's third unit, reinforcing its commitment to uninterrupted energy cooperation with India. This marks the first VVER-1000 fuel shipment under a new contract, promising extended operational cycles and improved performance for India's growing nuclear power capacity.
A Thai woman declined rescue and chose to remain stranded on a rooftop amid severe floods to stay with her pet dog and cat, garnering online praise. The woman, known as Jazz, appealed for help on social media on November 22. She reported being trapped on the roof with the water level rising dangerously close to her. In her post, she also provided her location and requested authorities to cut power in her neighbourhood to prevent electrocution. In a video included with her post, she was seen at a...
India and Russia are set to significantly boost nuclear energy collaboration following President Putin's visit. Discussions focused on constructing a second Russian-designed nuclear power plant, with India committed to finalizing site allocation. The agreement also encompasses expanding cooperation in fuel cycle, lifecycle support for Kudankulam, and peaceful atomic energy applications.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 130, Issue 12, December 2025.
Finally, thankfully, the global warming craze is dying out.
[Nile Post] Tonny Sserubiri, a Principal Geologist in charge of exploration at the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has reaffirmed the steady progress, strengthened accountability measures, and growing local participation in Uganda's oil and gas sector.
The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) has issued a warning regarding weather conditions across Cairo and the governorates, stating that the country will experience sharp and rapid fluctuations, with temperatures significantly dropping across all regions. The weather will be cold in the morning across the north of the country down to northern Upper Egypt, becoming moderate … The post Egypt warns of sharp temperature drop, fog, and rain appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Atmospheres, Volume 130, Issue 23, 16 December 2025.
Ads to be removed from Adelaide Metro buses after advertising regulator rules they breach its environmental claims code Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here South Australia’s transport department misled the public by running ads on buses claiming “natural gas” was “clean and green”, the advertising regulator has found. The SA Department for Transport and Infrastructure has agreed to remove the advertising that has been on some Adelaide Metro buses since the early 2000s after Ad Standards upheld a complaint from the not-for-profit organisation Comms Declare. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
Millions of Americans may still believe warming exists, but far fewer view it as an imminent existential threat.
It continues a trend of cutting back, delaying and canceling EU laws brought in under the European Green Deal.
An online tool helps businesses figure out how much climate change could increase what they pay for their employees’ health care. The post Climate change is boosting health care costs appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
China and France vowed to expand cooperation on nuclear issues and global challenges as French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up his three-day visit to China on Friday. They reaffirmed their commitment to “promoting the safe development of nuclear energy and strengthening collaboration across the nuclear energy industry chain”, state broadcaster CCTV reported. The two nuclear powers also expressed their support for non-proliferation and underscored the key role of the International Atomic...
[IPS] Seke, Zimbabwe -- When going home after school, Monica Ben not only takes with her a pen and exercise books but also a lantern to light the dark room and completes her daily homework in Mashonaland East province.
When going home after school, Monica Ben not only takes with her a pen and exercise books but also a lantern to light the dark room and completes her daily homework in Mashonaland East province. Known as the Chigubhu lantern, a Shona name for a bottle, this portable light was made using recycled materials by […]
The decision is a victory for landowners who oppose carbon injection beneath their property.
Researchers reviewed reports from S&P 500 companies and found businesses often downplay climate pollution and revise them later.
A sequence of three tropical cyclones coincided with the regular northeast monsoon to deliver rainfall totals unseen in decades.
[Daily News] Lilongwe -- TANZANIA, through the Tanzania Forest Service (TFS), has joined other African countries in an international workshop that discussed new methods for measuring and monitoring the amount of carbon sequestered by trees growing outside forests, known as Trees Outside Forests (TOF).
A rare tropical cyclone dropped torrential rains on the Indonesian island, fueling extensive and destructive floods.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04331J, Communication Guixiang Ding, Zhaoqiang Wang, Zihe Chen, Yin Xiao, Xin Liu, Li Shuai, Lihui Chen, Hongwei Huang, Guangfu Liao Achieving efficient photocatalytic carbon dioxide (CO2) reduction is pivotal for sustainable energy and carbon neutrality. However, a fundamental challenge resides in the rational design and fine-tuning of catalyst active sites.... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Heatwave warnings in place for parts of New South Wales, the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Temperatures have begun to soar as the east coast of New South Wales experiences its first heatwave of the summer, while in Tasmania fire authorities continue to battle several bushfires. Heatwave warnings were also in place for parts of the Northern Territory, Queensland and Western Australia on Friday, including an extreme heatwave warning in WA’s Pilbara region. Continue reading...
Russian President Vladimir Putin's packed second day in Delhi includes a ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan and a visit to Rajghat. Prime Minister Modi and Putin will hold crucial bilateral talks at Hyderabad House, focusing on defense deals like S-400s and Su-57s, nuclear energy, and broader cooperation. Several agreements are anticipated.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power has stopped receiving coal-powered electricity from its last remaining coal source, the Intermountain Power Project in Utah.
NASA has selected two science instruments designed for astronauts to deploy on the surface of the Moon during the Artemis IV mission to the lunar south polar region. The instruments will improve our knowledge of the lunar environment to support NASA’s further exploration of the Moon and beyond to Mars. “The Apollo Era taught us that […]
Security agencies launched an extensive search operation in Ajmer, Rajasthan, following a bomb threat email claiming RDX-based explosives were planted at the Ajmer Sharif dargah, district collectorate, and Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant. The email warned of detonation coinciding with Russian President Vladimir Putin's arrival. Premises were evacuated and thoroughly checked, with no suspicious objects found so far.
[New Dawn] Voinjama, Liberia -- The Rural Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) wishes to clarify recent reports concerning the use of approximately 40 acres of land for the development of a solar farm in Bakuma and Vavama, Lofa County. RREA remains committed to transparency, lawful processes, and meaningful community engagement.
The legislators expressed their opposition to plans for opening up oil and gas drilling off the California coast.
Open access notables Bedrock uplift reduces Antarctic sea-level contribution over next centuries , van Calcar et al., Nature Communications The contribution of the Antarctic Ice Sheet to barystatic sea-level rise could be as high as eight metres around 2300 but remains deeply uncertain. Ice sheet retreat causes bedrock uplift, which can exert a stabilising effect on the grounding line. Yet, sea-level projections exclude bedrock adjustment, use simplified Earth structures or omit the uncertainty in climate response and Earth structure. We show that the grounding line retreat is delayed by 50 to 130 years and the barystatic sea-level contribution reduced by 9–23% when the heterogeneity of the solid Earth is included in a coupled ice – bedrock model under...
When flying in certain weather conditions, tiny freezing water droplets floating in the air can pose a risk to aircraft. If not taken into consideration, these water droplets can accumulate on an aircraft as ice and pose a safety risk. But NASA software tools such as Glenn Icing Computational Environment (GlennICE) are working to keep […]
As energy costs and intense competition on global markets present challenges for German chemical producers, one company is scaling up efforts to use domestically gown, renewable materials.
Scientists have uncovered how changing ocean currents in South Georgia’s fjords could affect the survival of young mackerel icefish. The species is a key component of the island’s rich marine … The post Ocean currents shape fish survival in South Georgia’s fjords appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
On Thursday morning, carbon removal firm Storegga confirmed they would be pulling out of the scheme, following a ‘strategic review’.
Nature is a double-edged sword for global business. A groundbreaking report will reveal how businesses profit from exploiting natural resources while simultaneously impacting biodiversity. An incisive scientific assessment, the Business and Biodiversity Report, set to be released by the Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) probes the impact and dependence of business […]
Co-founders’ acquisition of Venture Global shares before key permit granted draws scrutiny as pair deny wrongdoing Two fossil-fuel billionaires with close ties to Donald Trump bought millions of shares in the company they co-founded just days after a meeting with senior White House officials, who then issued a key regulatory permit that helped expand the company’s fortunes in Europe. Robert Pender, an energy lawyer, and Michael Sabel, a former investment banker, are the founders and co-chairs of Venture Global , a Virginia-based company that develops and operates liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminals. Continue reading...
The latest figure came as meteorologists warned of renewed rainfall across North Sumatra, West Sumatra and Aceh in the coming days.
How much did Rep. Ilhan Omar know about the unfolding MN fraud scheme? DHS has ramped up operations in Minneapolis as Trump focuses on the fraud and scandal rocking that community. A climate study that overestimated the impact of climate change on global economies has been retracted but not before banks and business relied on...
Former oil and gas workers could see their pensions significantly reduced unless greater protections are introduced, an MP has warned.
Coal generation is up, gas is down, and renewables are still in play as power-hungry data centers and surging liquefied natural gas exports shift electricity trends.
The world's biggest contributor of climate pollution is halting its emissions growth as energy demand rises.
[Nile Post] One of the biggest drivers of deforestation in Uganda is the high demand for fuelwood and charcoal, as people cut trees in protected and forested areas.
[Democracy Works] The G20 moment presents a critical opportunity for African political leadership to shape global governance in ways that reflect its priorities around climate justice, equitable development, and inclusive democracy. South Africa's G20 presidency and the permanent membership of the African Union to the group, presents tangible domestic, regional and international opportunities for youth leadership in the climate and energy democracy space. For these opportunities to be seized meaningfully, political
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05198C, Review Article Ke-Feng Ren, Zhong-Yu Li, Xin Shen, Cong Guo, Weizhai Bao, Feng Yu, Ebrahim Nemati-Kande, Long Kong, He Liu, Xin-Bing Cheng, Jingfa Li Solvation structure of electrolytes can decide the movement of ions and regulate interfacial chemistries in rechargeable batteries. A variety of novel solvation structures are reported with the rapid evolution of... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
ByteDance’s TikTok will invest more than 200 billion reais (US$37.7 billion) to build a data centre in Brazil, marking its first project in Latin America. TikTok would partner with data centre developer Omnia and Casa dos Ventos, one of Brazil’s leading renewable energy providers, in a data centre in the northeastern state of Ceara, Monica Guise, head of public policy at TikTok Brazil, said on Wednesday. The project, which would be developed near the industrial port of Pecém, would fully rely on...
Move marks president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and support for cleaner-running vehicles Donald Trump announced on Wednesday that he is repealing the Biden-era federal fuel economy standards, significantly weakening fuel efficiency requirements for tens of millions of new gasoline-powered cars and light trucks. It marks the US president’s latest effort to dismantle pollution regulations and federal support for cleaner-running vehicles and renewable energy. Burning gasoline is a significant contributor to global heating and transportation is the largest source of greenhouse gas emissions in the United States. Continue reading...
Hungary and Slovakia, which both rely on the pipeline from Russia, reported that oil supplies were flowing normally on Wednesday.
Executives from Ford, GM and Stellantis will be at the White House Wednesday as Trump rolls back rules pushing automakers to sell more electric cars.
The European Union has agreed to completely halt Russian gas imports by autumn 2027, ending new long-term pipeline contracts by September 30, 2027, and LNG deals by January 1, 2027. This move aims to enhance energy security and independence, with a roadmap also being drafted to eliminate Russian oil imports to Hungary and Slovakia by the same deadline.
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- PUMA Energy Tanzania's commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer-centric service was powerfully validated at the annual Consumer Choice Awards held in Dar es Salaam, as it was recognised with two of the most distinguished accolades of the night: "Most Preferred Oil & Fuel Company in Africa" and "Most Convenient and Accessible Petrol Station of the Year in Tanzania."
The tiny town of Churchill has two of Canada’s largest pieces of Arctic infrastructure, but years of neglect have left them in poor shape amid growing superpower rivalry in the region.
[ISS] Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa's interests in Antarctic governance.
Amid concerns over greenhouse gas emissions, the Trump administration has abolished climate-friendly farming incentives This article was produced in partnership with Floodlight For decades, corn has reigned over American agriculture. It sprawls across 90m acres – about the size of Montana – and goes into everything from livestock feed and processed foods to the ethanol blended into most of the nation’s gasoline. Continue reading...
A private company is pressing ahead with plans to construct a giant renewable energy complex in sight of one of Earth's most productive astronomical facilities.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05927E, Paper Jiaqi Ni, Jing Yan, Ying Tao, Jie Ding, Auttaphon Chachvalvutikul, Ouardi Akdim, Lingyue Liu, Shanshan Huang, Weixu Wang, Hongli Sun, Haifeng Qi, Chenliang Su, Bin Liu The sustainable production of ammonia (NH3) via electrochemical nitrate reduction reaction (NO3-RR) presents a dual solution for environmental remediation and renewable energy storage. However, this process is hindered by the... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
True to its promise, the European Space Agency’s EarthCARE satellite is now being used to calculate directly how clouds and aerosols influence Earth’s energy balance – the all-important balance that regulates our climate. In doing so, EarthCARE is poised to sharpen the accuracy of climate models, the very tools that guide global climate policy and action.
People in most parts of the country continued to suffer under unsafe levels of air pollution on Wednesday, with red-level smog seriously harmful to health again recorded in Bangkok and 10 nearby provinces.
New James Webb telescope observations of the 'super-puff' planet WASP-107b show that the exoplanet's runaway atmosphere is frantically escaping into space.
Exclusive: Brazil’s environment minister talks about climate inaction and the course we have to plot to save ourselves and the planet Soon after I returned home to Altamira from Cop30, I found myself talking about dinosaurs, meteors and “ambassadors of harm” with Brazil’s environment minister, Marina Silva. No one in government knows the rainforest better than Marina, as she is best known in Brazil, who was born and raised in the Amazon. No one is more aware of the sacrifices that environmental and land defenders have made than this associate of the murdered activist Chico Mendes. And no one worked harder to raise ambition at Cop30, the first climate summit in the Amazon, than her. So what, I asked, had it achieved? Continue reading...
In an effort to boost environmental sustainability and industrial development, the Egyptian government has formally reviewed a major investment proposal from the UK-based Polar Hydro Company. The company is seeking to inject US$2.4 billion into the Egyptian market to establish a large-scale facility in Giza under the Private Free Zones system. The proposed plant is … The post UK firm to build $2.4 billion recycling and fuel plant in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrives in Beijing for his three-day visit to China on Wednesday – and he is not coming alone. Alongside his wife Brigitte, the French leader is bringing a delegation of more than 80 people, including multiple ministers and nearly 40 CEOs from across the corporate world. Despite rising trade tensions between China and Europe, the long guestlist signals that Macron is travelling to Beijing looking to do business – and hints at France’s likely priorities. From...
The suit accuses the company of overcharging for electricity and misleading customers in Massachusetts about its use of renewable energy.
The island is home to some of the world’s biggest chipmakers, who are increasingly demanding a clean and stable supply of electricity.
Indonesia is facing renewed calls to curb deforestation and tighten oversight of forest concessions after a rare tropical cyclone tore across Sumatra, unleashing floods and landslides that have killed more than 700 people and left hundreds missing. The disaster has prompted a nationwide debate over whether the tragedy was driven primarily by climate change-fuelled extreme weather or by decades of ecological destruction in a region that has been transformed by plantations, mining and large-scale...
Three of the nation’s largest carbon-free projects are being completed in a region whose progressive political leaders are shifting toward gas as electricity prices rise.
The nation says $7 billion is required over the next decade to hit its 2035 target.
As climate change makes it harder to grow arabica beans in Brazil, some farmers are investing in robusta, which produces a more bitter bean but can tolerate higher temperatures.
Elon Musk-owned electric carmaker also called for support for the secondhand market, documents reveal Business live – latest updates Tesla privately warned the UK government that weakening electric vehicle rules would hit battery car sales and risk the country missing its carbon dioxide targets, according to newly revealed documents. The US electric carmaker, run by Elon Musk, also called for “support for the used-car market”, according to submissions to a government consultation earlier this year obtained by the Fast Charge, a newsletter covering electric cars. Continue reading...
Between 2022 and 2024, hospitals in Delhi reported more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses, resulting in a wave of hospital admissions. The Health Ministry attributes this alarming rise to increased air pollution, designating it a significant 'triggering factor.
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creators and climate scientists Dr. Adam Levy and Dr Ella Gilbert . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description Ten years ago today, world leaders met to agree a plan to finally solve climate change. This was COP21, which led to the historical Paris Climate Agreement. But did the Paris Agreement actually achieve anything? After all, ten years on, we're emitting more than ever. But lots has changed in all this time. So in this video ?@ClimateAdam? & ?@DrGilbz? sit down and discuss what Paris did and didn't achieve for our planet, and what we can expect from the future of climate change. Support ClimateAdam on patreon: https://patreon.com/climateadam...
The cabinet has set out plans for carbon taxes and an emissions trading system under Thailand’s first formal climate change legislation.
The chiefs also voted in favour of a resolution asking the federal government to withdraw from the MOU signed with Alberta that could pave the way for a new pipeline through B.C.
Much improved response systems are struggling to cope with ever more powerful and destructive storms Death toll from Indonesia floods passes 700 as 1 million evacuated Families stranded on their rooftops. Homes buried by fast-flowing mud. Jagged brown craters scarring lush green hillsides. The scenes are the result of a series of cyclones and storms in a heavy monsoon season that have struck Asia with torrential rains, gutting essential infrastructure and reshaping landscapes. The violent weather has killed at least 1,200 people in the past week and forced a million to flee without knowing whether their homes will still be standing when they go back. Continue reading...
Development Banks Have a Bigger Role to Play in Protecting Nature margaret.overh… Tue, 12/02/2025 - 13:04 The destruction of the Amazon rainforest is one of the world's most pressing ecological crises. It is also an economic crisis. The Amazon is home to 40 million people , most of whom rely on the forest for their livelihoods. It also supports the global economy, from generating rainfall essential to agriculture and water security, to providing medicinal resources , storing carbon and regulating the climate. It's not just the Amazon; over half of global GDP is moderately or highly dependent on nature. But we've grown the economy in ways that degrade the natural systems upon which it relies. Halting and reversing nature degradation will require transforming...
[This Day] Lake Chad, once a thriving freshwater lake supporting millions of people across Nigeria, Chad, Niger, and Cameroon, is now a shadow of its former self. Over the past five decades, the lake has shrunk by more than 90%, transforming from a vast inland sea into scattered ponds and marshes.
The floods that have devastated much of Thailand's South, claiming at least 181 lives, have “paralysed” the flow of high-tech components and car parts from Hat Yai district, potentially benefiting rival exporters in Indonesia and Vietnam, the Ministry of Commerce reported on Tuesday.
President Donald Trump’s Venezuela regime change adventure is in danger of degenerating into a strategic, political and legal morass. Trump gathered top national security officials and aides at an Oval Office meeting Monday evening seeking to define next steps in a showdown now slipping out of his control, both inside the impoverished oil-rich nation and … The post Trump struggles with Venezuelan dilemma as Maduro digs in and storm builds at home over potential ‘war crime’ appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Jennifer Macedonia steered the agency’s air office in its handling of the ex-president’s trademark climate law.
The powerful nor’easter dumping snow across the northeast may escalate into a bomb cyclone and pour even more precipitation across the region.
[GroundUp] Thyspunt in the Eastern Cape and Bantamsklip in the Overberg are proposed sites
Advocates are working to ensure that world leaders don’t ignore people displaced by climate change. The post Millions have fled weather disasters, but they had few champions at COP30 appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Premium Times] NEITI, through its officials, warned that this funding gap could stall the country's energy transition and leave billions in fossil fuel assets stranded.
The ozone hole - which appears yearly over Antarctica - closed on Monday (December 1), reveal experts at Copernicus Atmospheric Monitoring Service.
As the floods recede in southern Thailand, close to 820,000 households are facing the daunting task of having to clear mud and debris brought in by raging waters that have reached as high as three metres (10 feet) in some places. One man, however, has been spared the necessity of cleaning up: Wicharit Leelakorn, owner of what has been dubbed “the only dry house in Songkhla”. Wicharit attracted the attention of social media users after he posted photos of his house on the outskirts of Hat Yai in...
Thick smog reached seriously harmful (red) levels in Bangkok and 12 provinces in the Central Plains and the East on Tuesday morning when most parts of Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of air pollution.
Federal law requires agencies to review the environmental impacts of grazing, but government employees allege the system is riddled with loopholes. The post Congress made it easier to ignore grazing’s harm to public lands appeared first on High Country News.
[Parliament of South Africa] With the impact of climate change intensifying across the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) Ms Boemo Sekgoma has called on the region's parliaments to respond with unprecedented urgency, innovation and courage.
In the days since cyclone-induced floods and landslides battered Indonesia's Sumatra island, Abdul Ghani has been carrying around a picture of his missing wife, showing it to everyone he meets.
Federal energy efficiency programs that once enjoyed bipartisan support are disappearing as data centers ramp up power consumption.
The factories will be used to start two joint ventures focused on solar power and energy storage in the U.S., according to the exchange filing.
Washington state residents say the industry misled consumers about fossil fuel dangers and “precipitated a home-owners insurance crisis."
Replacing oil and gas with homegrown biomass will boost strategic autonomy and cut emissions, Brussels argues.
[New Times] Last week, the cabinet approved Rwanda's updated Climate Action Plan, known as the Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC 3.0), designed to build resilience to climate change and reduce greenhouse gas emissions up to 2035.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05170C, Paper Tengxiu Tu, Xinyuan Zhang, Yijin Wu, Zhixian Mao, Jifang Zhang, Jiapeng Ji, Lei Xing, Jian Kang, Shan Chen, Porun Liu, Haimin Zhang, Huajie Yin, Huijun Zhao Electrochemical carbon capture offers a sustainable route to mitigate CO2 emissions, but practical deployment is often limited by modest capture rates and system complexity. Here we report a saline-water electrolysis... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
ATRenew is a tech platform designed to give a second life to electronic devices through large-scale recycling and refurbishment. Established in 2011, the company has over 2,000 offline stores in 291 cities across China, offering data-driven systems for smartphones and other electronic devices. Rethinking refurbishment processes The foundation of ATRenew’s operations is its C2B2C (“consumer-to-business-to-consumer”) […] The post AI-driven recycling at scale: How ATRenew advances the circular economy appeared first on Digital Trends.
Prediction for New England area comes after travelers experienced disruption over Thanksgiving holiday weekend A winter storm is expected to slam much of the north-east United States with rain, ice and heavy snow on Monday night through Tuesday, forecasters have said, with millions of Americans under winter storm advisories. The bulk of the storm is expected to arrive in the region later on Monday, with the system forecast to develop over the Gulf states then move up the eastern seaboard. Most of the heaviest snowfall is expected to end by Tuesday night, with conditions clearing by Wednesday. Continue reading...
Eight decades after Hiroshima, nuclear deterrence is back in vogue. But while nuclear powers pump money into modernising their arsenals, two thirds of UN members have signed a treaty to ban them. - 2025/12 / article
Kyiv has stepped up strikes on Russia’s energy infrastructure since August in a bid to undercut Moscow’s oil revenues
Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel as they raced to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more than 1,100 people across four countries in Asia. Millions of people have been affected by a combination of tropical cyclones and heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka, parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days. In Indonesia, at least 604 people have been killed and 464 remain missing, according to the national disaster agency. The death toll stands at 366 in Sri Lanka, with 366 missing, and 176 dead in Thailand. Three deaths have been reported in Malaysia Sri Lanka and Indonesia deploy militaries as Asia floods death toll passes 1,100 Continue reading...
Site removes feature after real estate agents and some homeowners say scores appear arbitrary and hurt sales Zillow, the US’s largest real estate listing site, has removed a feature that allowed people to view a property’s exposure to the climate crisis, following complaints from the industry and some homeowners that it was hurting sales. In September last year, the online real estate marketplace introduced a tool showing the individual risk of wildfire, flood, extreme heat, wind and poor air quality for one million properties it lists, explaining that “climate risks are now a critical factor in home-buying decisions” for many Americans. Continue reading...
Rising sea levels and storm surges from hurricanes will bring more frequent extreme floods to northeastern U.S. states, including Connecticut, New York and New Jersey.
Forests Can Be Assets or Liabilities. It Up to Us shannon.paton@… Mon, 12/01/2025 - 11:16 The world’s forests are premium assets. They generate priceless benefits — from capturing carbon and generating rain to supplying food, medicine, wood and countless other products. But neglected forests can quickly turn into liabilities. Forests face growing threats from deforestation , encroachment and climate change. With their decline, we not only lose the bounty that healthy forests provide; changes to forest ecology are creating new threats to communities — escalating wildfires, exacerbated droughts and increased vulnerability to storms. We’re already starting to see this shift from assets to liabilities play out in countries around the globe. The question is: Will it...
[RFI] French energy group TotalEnergies announced on Monday that it had signed an agreement to sell a 40-percent stake in two Nigerian offshore exploration licences to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited, a subsidiary of US oil major Chevron.
The storms have unleashed flash floods and landslides in Indonesia , Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia , leaving entire communities underwater.
As Russian President Vladimir Putin visits New Delhi, it will be his first visit to India since the Ukraine war began. As the two old partners Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Putin meet again, the news will be about missiles and credit cards, fighter jets, and oil flows. But the real story behind may be far more complicated.
Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue. Plus, law changes could bring cheap balcony solar to millions of Americans Don’t already get First Thing in your inbox? Sign up here Good morning. Sri Lanka and Indonesia have deployed their militaries to help victims of floods that have killed more than 1,000 people in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days. How many people remain missing? 508 people are missing in Indonesia and 366 in Sri Lanka. Our liveblog will bring you latest updates as rescue efforts continue . How do Ukraine’s European allies view the peace talks? There’s frustration that Europe is being excluded, with the EU foreign policy chief, Kaja Kallas, saying “the Ukrainian are there alone”. But she called for...
Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue after Cyclone Ditwah How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide This interactive shows how warm seas contribute to cyclone frequency and strength: The climate crisis has affected storm patterns, including the duration and intensity of the annual monsoon season, leading to heavier rainfall, flash flooding and stronger wind gusts. The Guardian’s Europe environment correspondent, Ajit Niranjan , has written this useful explainer on the impacts, human causes and affects of flooding generally, and outlines what effective adaptation/management looks like. Here is an extract from the piece: The burning of fossil fuels has heated the planet, increasing the risk of extreme...
For the first time in a decade, the country avoided landfall, thanks to an atmospheric anomaly. But this hurricane season was exceptional in other bad ways, too.
Millions of people affected by torrential rainfall in Sri Lanka and large parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia Devastating floods hit Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates Sri Lanka and Indonesia have deployed military personnel as they race to help victims of devastating flooding that has killed more 1,000 people across four countries in Asia. Millions of people have been affected by a combination of tropical cyclones and heavy monsoon rains in Sri Lanka, parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days. Continue reading...
Expert cautions large pipeline of potential projects will not deliver required energy capacity unless companies make final investments Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Renewable energy investors have warned “deep structural issues” are driving a slump in solar and wind investment in Australia, with commitments on large-scale farms at the lowest level in almost a decade. Clean Energy Regulator data shows the government agency expects 2.5GW of industry-scale renewable energy capacity to reach a final investment decision this year, down from 4GW last year. The 12-month average for investment commitments on new developments is at its lowest since early 2017. Continue reading...
Hungary is one of only a few EU countries to continue importing large quantities of Russian fossil fuels.
Although Africa holds more than 30 per cent of the world’s critical green minerals—including cobalt, lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements vital for building batteries, wind turbines and solar panels— this has not translated into prosperity for the continent. At the Africa Climate Summit 2025 held in Addis Ababa in September 2025, leaders and experts […]
"Carbon pricing is not dead," expert says of group led by Brazil with 18 members including China and the EU that have carbon markets.
The Nini oil field is getting a second lease on life as a means of permanently storing planet-warming carbon dioxide beneath the seabed.
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy President Paul Mashatile has called on parliaments across the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to strengthen legislation, oversight and public participation in response to the worsening impacts of climate change.
The toll in deadly flooding and landslides across parts of Asia climbed past 1,000 on Monday as hardest-hit Sri Lanka and Indonesia deployed military personnel to help survivors. Separate weather systems brought torrential, extended rainfall to the entire island of Sri Lanka and large parts of Indonesia’s Sumatra, southern Thailand and northern Malaysia last week. Much of the region is currently in its monsoon season, but climate change is producing more extreme rain events and turbocharging...
The transport sector faces challenges from a large variety of natural hazards including storms, flooding, and landslides many of which will pose increasing pressures as the climate changes.
Aemo report says investment needed in country’s main electricity grid over the next decade. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Is McLaren costing Oscar Piastri the F1 title, department asked at Senate estimates It’s a strong start to Senate estimates this morning, with Nationals senator Matt Canavan asking the department of infrastructure secretary, Jim Betts , about the F1 results from Qatar overnight. It’s been a bit of a frustrating night for some Australians … you deal with transport and cars, so do you think McLaren is biased against Oscar Piastri and costing him the world championship? I definitely think he’s copped some raw decision [making] this year. Continue reading...
Rescuers are urgently searching for hundreds of missing people in the wake of devastating floods that hit Indonesia a week ago, following extreme weather caused by Cyclone Senyar.
Indonesia's death toll from severe floods and landslides has reached 442, with hundreds missing and injured, as two cities on Sumatra remain unreachable. Thailand is also grappling with devastating floods, having claimed 162 lives, while Malaysia continues to shelter thousands displaced by the monsoon. Climate change is cited as a factor intensifying these deadly weather events.
JAKARTA/BANGKOK - The death toll mounted to over 500 from floods and landslides caused by torrential rains across three countries in Southeast Asia, officials said on Sunday, as relief efforts for tens of thousands of displaced people continued over the weekend.
Heavy monsoon rains across south-east Asia leave thousands of people without shelter or critical supplies Indonesian and Thai authorities are racing to clear debris and find hundreds of missing people as they said more than 600 people had died in devastating floods and landslides across south-east Asia. Heavy monsoon rains have overwhelmed parts of Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia in recent days, leaving thousands of people stranded without shelter or critical supplies. Continue reading...
Rain caused by Cyclone Senyar prompted deadly flooding and landslides in Indonesia and Thailand. Effects from a separate cyclone in Sri Lanka killed nearly 200.
Dozens have been arrested during climate protests at one of the world's biggest coal export ports.
The uniquely vulnerable West Antarctic Ice Sheet holds enough water to raise global sea levels by 5 meters. But when that will happen—and how fast—is anything but settled.
Cyclone Ditwah has prompted a high alert in South India, with Tamil Nadu and Puducherry bracing for potential rain and thunderstorms. The cyclone's path runs parallel to the coast, posing a threat after claiming 159 lives in Sri Lanka. India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu, deploying relief and rescue teams to assist the island nation.
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Kazakhstan told Ukraine on Sunday to stop attacking the Black Sea terminal of the Caspian Pipeline Consortium (CPC), which handles more than 1 per cent of global oil, after a major drone attack halted exports and seriously damaged loading infrastructure. The CPC, which includes Russian, Kazakh and US shareholders, said it had halted operations after a mooring at its Russian terminal on the Black Sea was significantly damaged by a Ukrainian naval drone attack. Ukraine this year mounted wave after...
Some residents of the flood-hit Indonesian island of Sumatra have resorted to stealing food and water to survive, authorities said Sunday, while Sri Lankan officials said deaths from floods and mudslides in that island nation have risen to 193.
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Thailand has climbed to 17th among nations most at risk from extreme weather, according to the latest Climate Risk Index (CRI) released by Germanwatch. The Department of Climate Change and Environment (DCCE) said the findings have prompted accelerated upgrades to early‑warning systems and a push for a more integrated resilience framework.
A recent report says Canada is not doing enough to protect its shorelines, and despite sharing a quickly eroding Arctic coastline, the three territories do not have dedicated shoreline management plans.
This blog is now closed Rising Tide protest: climate activists stop three ships from entering world’s largest coal port in Newcastle Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Littleproud suggests values test for temporary migrants would stop ‘importing hate’ Littleproud says a values test for new migrants – which the Coalition has flagged – wouldn’t hurt. What do you think about this idea of some sort of values test for people who are coming on temporary visas? There is already the citizenship test for those who want to become citizens, but if you are coming temporary visa, on any of these visas you are talking about, do think there should be some sort of values test? Is that a problem the moment? I don’t think it hurts … When you’ve seen the discord...
Australian campaigners demand Albanese government cancel planned fossil fuel projects and tax existing operations at 78% Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Activists say they have blocked two more coal ships from entering the Port of Newcastle on the fourth day of the Rising Tide protests, bringing the total number of ships turned around by campaigners this weekend to three. Thousands of people have gathered at Rising Tide’s annual climate protest at the world’s largest coal port. The blockade began on Thursday and will continue until Tuesday. Continue reading...
2025 was an unusual Atlantic hurricane season. Darren Bett explains what set this season apart from others.
Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia with attack on empty vessels on way to load up with oil for foreign markets Ukrainian naval drones hit two tankers operating under sanctions in the Black Sea as they headed to a Russian port to load up with oil destined for foreign markets, an official said on Saturday, as Kyiv tries to pile pressure on Russia’s vast oil industry. The two oil tankers, identified as the Kairos and Virat, were empty and sailing to Novorossiysk, a major Russian Black Sea oil terminal, the official at the security service of Ukraine told Reuters. Continue reading...
MOSCOW - One of Russia’s largest oil terminals halted operations on Saturday following an attack by sea drones, hours before Ukrainian negotiators were headed to the United States for talks on ending the war.
The NYPD and ICE agents were clashed with a large group of protesters blocking the streets in New York's Chinatown on Saturday morning, leading to at least two arrests.
Airlines are urgently upgrading Airbus A320 aircraft software. Intense solar radiation could corrupt flight data. This directive follows an incident where an aircraft pitched downwards unexpectedly. IndiGo, Air India, and Air India Express are accelerating fixes. No aircraft can fly until the mandatory modification is complete. This global alert impacts thousands of jets, causing travel disruptions.
A Russian oil tanker, the Virat, was struck by an unmanned vessel in the Black Sea near the Turkish coast, with explosions reported. Another vessel, the Kairos, also experienced an explosion. In footage of a crew member aboard Virat, a man reports it to be a drone attack in panic. Ukrainian sources have claimed responsibility, stating they targeted the ships for allegedly transporting sanctioned Russian oil.
Cyclone Ditwah is poised to make landfall near the North Tamil Nadu–Puducherry–South Andhra Pradesh coast by early November 30, prompting high alert across southern India. The storm, which has already caused devastation in Sri Lanka, is expected to bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall and strong winds, leading to widespread disruptions and potential urban flooding.
Sri Lanka declared a state of emergency as Cyclone Ditwah's rains and floods claimed 132 lives and left 176 missing. Over 15,000 homes were destroyed, forcing 78,000 into shelters. The nation seeks international aid, with India already dispatching relief supplies and reaffirming support.
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The Caspian Pipeline Consortium said it would resume operations when the drone threat was lifted.
Thousands are currently participating in a flotilla at the world's largest coal export port which will continue into Sunday.
International research and highly-specialized divers are bringing an underground, underwater world to the surface
Biden earmarked billions for former coal communities in Appalachia – and his successor came and took it away For a moment, Jacob Hannah saw an unprecedented opportunity to make Appalachia great again. In 2022, the Biden administration earmarked billions of dollars to help revitalize and strengthen former coal communities. The objective was to lay down building blocks for the region to transition from extractive industries like coal and timber to a hub for solar and other advanced energy technologies, with a view to long-term economic, climate and social resilience. Continue reading...
Airbus has issued an urgent global alert for its A320-family aircraft due to a software flaw potentially affected by intense solar radiation. This directive follows a JetBlue incident where a jet unexpectedly pitched downward. India will ground over 350 jets for a quick fix, with global operations facing potential short-term disruptions.
A harrowing US podcast documents a community’s struggle against immigration raids – and warns us about herd mentality Earlier this year, the Trump administration reversed the convention that nobody would be snatched by immigration and customs enforcement, or ICE, by a school, church or hospital. Since then, teachers have reported classrooms a third empty, as parents are too scared to send their kids in – volunteers walk them there and back. In the Rogers Park area of Chicago, a group of citizens are organising to resist such immigration raids. Sometimes, it’s simple non-violent tactics, such as slowing officers down by walking in front of them. Last month, 50 people rushed to a church, where the congregation was trapped, having got word that there were ICE agents waiting outside. Maybe...
Coral reefs at the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea are healthy and resilient to climate change, but growing thermal stress poses a potential bleaching risk, according to a Chinese environmental assessment. The report rated the atoll’s maritime environment as excellent, with no signs of cyanide in seawater, sediment or fish samples. Scarborough Shoal, known as Huangyan Island in China and Panatag Shoal in the Philippines, is claimed by both countries, and Manila has accused...
The issue is thought to affect 6,000 planes, which will need to undergo an urgent software update or have computers replaced.
The finance minister says Thailand faces challenges in three spheres: a new global trade order, technological transformation and severe climate change.
Air travel faces significant disruption this weekend as over 350 IndiGo and Air India A320 family aircraft in India, and thousands globally, are grounded for a crucial software upgrade. This precautionary measure follows an incident where an A320 unexpectedly pitched downward, potentially due to solar radiation affecting flight control data. The upgrade aims to ensure fleet safety.
The European Space Agency’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched today, 28 November, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit at 19:44 CET aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket, as part of the Transporter-15 rideshare flight from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California.
MOSCOW - Hungary’s Viktor Orban defied the EU Friday by promising Vladimir Putin he will keep buying Russian oil, as he attended a Kremlin meeting held in the midst of a diplomatic push to end Moscow’s Ukraine offensive.
Video: 00:02:27 ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US.Embracing the New Space concept, HydroGNSS is one of ESA’s new Scout missions being developed within the Earth Observation FutureEO programme.
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Another 130 missing after heavy rains from Cyclone Ditwah while almost 44,000 evacuated to temporary shelters amid rescue operations Torrential rains and floods triggered by Cyclone Ditwah have killed 123 people across Sri Lanka so far, with another 130 still missing, the Disaster Management Centre (DCM) said on Saturday. Director general Sampath Kotuwegoda said relief operations were underway with 43,995 people moved to state-run welfare centres after their homes were destroyed in the week-long heavy rains. Continue reading...
Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney is rolling back climate rules and encouraging pipeline construction to boost the energy sector amidst US tariff uncertainty. This move aims to diversify oil exports and reduce reliance on the US market, though it sparks internal government tensions and environmentalist criticism.
We found the psychological impetus people need to take action on climate change — realizing it will affect them and their way of life personally.
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has joined forces with the Norwegian Polar Institute (NPI) and Germany’s Alfred Wegener Institute (AWI) to share an ice-capable vessel that will resupply three Antarctic … The post International collaboration secures Antarctic station resupply for the next decade appeared first on British Antarctic Survey.
The Paulatuk Hunters and Trappers Committee and Fisheries and Oceans Canada implanted acoustic tags in nearly 40 Arctic char this past summer. The intent is to better understand where char are spending their time and when they’re migrating, as they respond to a shifting climate.
Critics say JH Campbell coal-fired plant in western Michigan is expensive and emits high levels of toxic pollution Trump administration orders to keep an ageing, unneeded Michigan coal-fired power plant online has cost ratepayers from across the US midwest about $113m so far, according to estimates from the plant’s operator and regulators. Still, the US energy department last week ordered the plant to remain open for another 90 days. Continue reading...
The Cop30 UN climate change conference in Belem, Brazil, concluded with a package of decisions that champions implementation and finance, yet its success is nuanced, marked by both institutional progress and political compromises over the core issue of fossil fuels. The conference, framed as the “implementation Cop” by the Brazilian presidency, turned attention away from purely text negotiations to implementing action. The world is grappling with the complex realities of executing a systemic...
French government-owned company to receive funding for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C Business live – latest updates UK energy bill payers will hand over £2bn a year in subsidies to EDF, the French company building two nuclear power stations, according to government figures. EDF, owned by the French government, will be entitled to £1bn in annual payments as soon as Hinkley Point C , in Somerset, comes on to the grid in 2030. The sum is due under the contracts-for-difference system that guarantees low-carbon energy companies a fixed price for the electricity they generate. Continue reading...
Logging and mining are destroying swathes of the Congo rainforest, with the result that African forests went from being a carbon sink to a carbon source in 2010 to 2017
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[Vanguard] Nigeria has stepped up efforts to confront antimicrobial resistance (AMR), food safety risks and the growing impact of climate change on agriculture through a strengthened One Health approach.
Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruined An eight-year-old girl left destitute in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa has been barred from coming to the UK to join her parents. The Guardian reported on the case of Lati-Yana Stephanie Brown after the hurricane. Her mother, Kerrian Bigby, a carer, moved from Jamaica to be with Lati-Yana’s British father, Jerome Hardy, a telecommunications worker, in April 2023, leaving their daughter to be cared for by her grandmother. Continue reading...
Whitehorse is set to welcome thousands of participants to the 2026 Arctic Winter Games in March. With just 100 days to go before event, local organizers say they'll be ready.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04892C, Paper Wang Xu, Yongbiao Mu, Yaoyu Yin, Anjun Hu, Yuanjian Li, Jian Wang, Qi Liu, Jianping Long, Lin Zeng, Shimou Chen High-voltage lithium metal batteries (LMBs) face severe cathode-electrolyte interfacial degradation at elevated temperatures. To address this issue, we develop a conjugated topologically confined composite electrolytes (M-FGPE) by in situ incorporating... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Up to five Chinese vehicle assemblers, leveraging their technology and production advantages in building electric cars, are likely to make the list of the world’s top 10 carmakers by 2030, disrupting the pecking order in the global automotive industry, according to global consultancy McKinsey. “The industry will undergo some major changes by 2030,” Guan Mingyu, a senior partner of McKinsey, told reporters in a media briefing on Thursday. “Indeed, we have already seen some signs that tremendous...
Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney signed an agreement with Alberta’s premier on Thursday that rolls back certain climate rules to spur investment in energy production, while encouraging construction of a new oil pipeline to the West Coast. Under the agreement, the federal government will scrap a planned emissions cap on the oil and gas sector and drop rules on clean electricity, in exchange for a commitment by Canada’s top oil-producing province to strengthen industrial carbon pricing and...
In what are dangerous times for democracies around the world, parliament’s overhaul of nature laws in the EPBC Act shows ambitious reform remains possible Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The passage of long overdue reforms to the Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act demonstrates powerfully that democratic governance is alive and well in Australia. The Australian parliament has done its job and passed 21st-century reforms that support a modern economy, enable the creation of new and sustainable jobs while promising not to destroy, but in fact improve, the health of the natural world. Continue reading...
Global News has confirmed Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, the former federal environment minister, has resigned from cabinet.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04802H, Paper Wenyan Du, Qi Huang, Yaokang Lv, Ziyang Song, Lihua Gan, Mingxian Liu Organic p-type cathodes for Zn-organic batteries (ZOBs) have high-voltage (1.0-1.2 V), but face limited redox capacity (generally < 250 mAh g -1 ) due to low-density active sites. Here we... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
More humans are in the water, while climate change is altering the natural range of many shark species.
Open access notables Observed large-scale and deep-reaching compound ocean state changes over the past 60 years , Tan et al., Nature Climate Change Multiple climate-related stressors affect the ocean, including warming, acidification, deoxygenation and variations in salinity, with profound effects on Earth system cycles, marine ecosystems and human well-being. Nevertheless, a global perspective on the combined impacts of these changes on both surface and subsurface ocean conditions remains unclear. Here, applying a time-of-emergence methodology to observed physical and biogeochemical variables, collectively referred to as compound climatic impact-drivers, we show individual and compound ocean state changes have become increasingly prominent globally over the past...
Exclusive: Unknown culprit suspected of spraying glyphosate on protected trees hoped to stop peat erosion and flooding Trees planted as part of a nature restoration project on Prince William’s land in Dartmoor national park have been deliberately poisoned with herbicide, sparking outrage and a hunt for the culprit. The willow trees, on Duchy of Cornwall land, were planted as part of a project to stop peat erosion, store carbon and reduce the risk of flooding. Continue reading...
India is set to open its nuclear energy sector to private companies. This move aims to boost energy security and technological advancement. The government plans to increase nuclear power capacity significantly by 2047. A new bill will be introduced to facilitate this major policy shift. This reform follows the successful opening of the space sector to private players.
[People's Dispatch] Despite official US boycott, participants agreed for shared responsibilities in dealing with the challenges of climate change and reforms in the UN with the objective of equitable global governance
[New Times] This month, at the 30th UN Climate Conference (COP3O) in Brazil, Rwanda signed the International Declaration to Triple Global Nuclear Energy Capacity by 2050, a move that officials at Rwanda Atomic Energy Board (RAEB) expect to position the country for finance and technology transfer.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has said her government has been negotiating a "grand bargain" on carbon capture and an oil pipeline with the federal government.
JAKARTA - Floods and landslides brought about by torrential rain in North Sumatra province of Indonesia have killed at least 28 people, with rescue efforts hampered by what an official described as a “total cut-off” of roads and communications.
Nuns in Florida,turned to a local jeweler for help with holy relics ravaged by floods. He managed to restore the treasures, which seemed at first unsalvageable.
[Liberian Observer] The Rural and Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) has successfully completed full solar electrification of multiple public health facilities across Southeastern Liberia, marking a major milestone in the nation's drive to expand energy access and improve essential services.
CAIRO, Nov 25 (MENA) – President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi on Tuesday welcomed Claudio Descalzi, the CEO of Italy’s Eni, praising the long-standing partnership between the government and the energy company, which accounts for about 40 percent of Egypt’s natural gas output, according to a presidential statement. Sisi commended Eni’s social responsibility programs, noting the company’s … The post Sisi praises Eni partnership as Italian energy giant plans $8 bln in new investments in Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Asia’s oil-dependent economies could soon find further relief as a peace deal between Moscow and Kyiv edges closer, raising the prospects of Russia resuming crude supply to global markets and again reshaping supply dynamics that have significantly influenced prices since the war in Ukraine broke out in 2022. Analysts told This Week in Asia that the potential accord had already led to lower oil prices amid heightened expectations that sanctions against Moscow might soon be lifted, potentially...
The European Space Agency has signed a letter of intent with Norway to advance the prospect of a new ESA Arctic Space Centre to be hosted in Tromsø.
US group Dekleptocracy identifies chemicals used for military vehicles’ lubricants and tyres as potential vulnerabilities A US group has identified several obscure but potentially key sanctions it says could seriously disrupt Russia’s war effort in Ukraine after last month’s targeting of the Kremlin’s biggest oil firms. Previous rounds of sanctions have been applied to Russian energy companies, banks, military suppliers and the “shadow fleet” of ships carrying Russian oil. Continue reading...
The Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act changes are an improvement, but the rush to pass them was purely political Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here We should start at the beginning in assessing the Labor-Greens deal to revamp Australia’s national environment law . And the beginning is that, ideally, you would not start from here. Despite its name, the 1999 Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act was designed under John Howard to allow developments to go ahead, usually with conditions attached that may limit the damage to nature. Continue reading...
Chris Packham says conservationists like him have not done enough to protect nature.
On the 32nd anniversary of New Oriental, a private Beijing-based education services provider, the company’s founder, Yu Minhong, wrote an internal letter to his staff about his trip to the South Pole. “I am standing in the icy world of Antarctica, surrounded by vast expanses of pure white, emerald-like icebergs and boundless tranquillity,” he wrote. “The glaciers shimmer with a captivating glow under the sunlight, as if to silently declare the power of time and the meaning of perseverance.” He...
A newly discovered, faint radio emission, the Hectometric Continuum, emerges only after sunset and pulses through Earth's upper atmosphere for several hours. This natural radiation, undetectable from the ground, originates from plasma interactions within the magnetosphere and has surprised scientists due to its nighttime-only appearance and sensitivity to calm space weather.
Anthony Albanese announces Greens have agreed to support Labor’s rewrite of the EPBC Act. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ‘We are very close’ on environment bill, Hanson-Young says Hanson-Young says she’s feeling more positive about a deal on the environment bill than she was at the start of the week. I don’t expect that we will get everything we want. We’re just trying one last time [on the basis] that I wanted more protections for our forests, and protections for climate, of course. If we can get movement on those issues, I’ve always said that I’m up for helping the government improve these laws. We’re not there yet. But I’m feeling more positive than I was at the beginning of the week. There’s no requirements on them...
Ottawa and Alberta are poised to announce a memorandum of understanding, affirming support for a pipeline to the B.C. coast that's being described as 'Northern Gateway 2.0.'
Young activists behind a landmark case allege "Ontario's repeal of its own emissions targets is an 11th hour attempt to escape accountability on its toothless climate plan."
Amazon Employees for Climate Justice says that over 1,000 workers have signed a petition raising “serious concerns” about the company’s “aggressive rollout” of artificial intelligence tools.
Fram might be the most recognizable brand name for automotive oil filters after years of production, but who actually makes the brand's filters today?
Hundreds of Oregon high school students walked out of school after ICE agents detained a 17-year-old male.
North Sea oil industry leaders warned the Chancellor's decision to leave the windfall tax in place in the Budget could lead firms to slash investment and jobs.
Launched just a little over three months ago, Copernicus Sentinel-5A has returned its first images – including a global map of ozone, maps of nitrogen dioxide over the Middle East and South Africa, formaldehyde over parts of Africa, and emissions of sulphur dioxide from an active volcano in Russia – showcasing the mission’s powerful capability to monitor atmospheric gases worldwide.
'Canada can be an energy superpower, both in conventional and clean energy,' Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said ahead of a Liberal caucus meeting Wednesday.
Exclusive : Former US secretary of state calls for more demanding steps from Australia as it takes over presidency of next year’s UN climate summit Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s government, which will preside over the next UN climate summit , should gather the world’s 25 biggest greenhouse gas emitting countries and push them to draw up a roadmap to end the era of fossil fuels , former US secretary of state John Kerry has said. Only by “hard-nosed” confrontation with fossil fuel producers, and reducing their consumption in major economies, would the world be able to tackle the climate crisis, he said. Continue reading...
Starting in September 2026, reversal of ‘temporary’ 5p-a-litre cut in duty introduced by Rishi Sunak aims to keep EVs attractive to motorists Budget 2025 – live updates Fuel duty will be frozen again, but only for five months until September 2026, the chancellor has announced, as she confirmed a new 3p-a-mile charge for electric cars from 2028. Rachel Reeves will freeze fuel duty in April at 52.95p a litre for petrol and diesel, a 16th successive year without a rise, but the so-called “temporary” 5p cut introduced by Rishi Sunak will be reversed in stages from September. Continue reading...
While greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% or 9.9m tonnes last financial year, new policies are needed to meet the 2035 target Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions fell 2.2% last financial year, in what the Albanese government says is the largest annual drop due to reduced fossil fuel use outside the Covid-19 pandemic. About half of the 9.9m tonnes reduction was due to an increase in solar and wind generation pushing coal-fired power out of the system, according to new government data to be released on Thursday. Continue reading...
[Premium Times] During an inspection of True Metals, the battery-recycling plant at the centre of the investigation, the minister found workers operating in what she described as "hazardous and dehumanising conditions."
While no hurricanes struck the U.S., Hurricane Melissa left behind devastation in the Caribbean.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s not often that the governors of California and Florida are on the same page, but this week they’re aligned in opposition to the White House’s latest plan to expand offshore oil drilling near both their shores. The Trump […]
The oil major shut the pipeline system down on Nov. 17 following intermittent shut-offs after a farmer discovered a gas sheen in a drainage ditch on a blueberry farm north of Seattle.
The proposed Western Gateway Pipeline from Phillips 66 and Kinder Morgan would deliver gasoline, diesel and jet fuel to Arizona and California from as fast east as Missouri by 2029.
[Leadership] The Renewable Energy Association of Nigeria (REAN) has launched a new policy brief, recommending a shift to naira-denominated concessionary financing for renewable energy developers and consumers in Nigeria.
The president’s energy strategy is projected to generate more pollution, but so far production has not risen significantly and price drops have been modest, analysts say.
Torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, killing at least 10 people and leaving six others missing, police said Wednesday.
[Premium Times] "The world is changing, but Nigeria is not abandoning oil and gas; we are repositioning them," he said.
A new report finds the state needs to cut emissions 4.5 percent annually, year after year, to meet its goals.
Just Climate is trying to allocate capital into areas it’s identified as falling through the cracks of environmental investment strategies.
Thailand's automotive industry faces mounting challenges as severe floods in the South threaten to disrupt domestic car sales and delay economic recovery during the remainder of this year, according to the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Current geopolitics might suggest that Western scientists have been in general alignment with the United States in the global race for fusion energy – but some of Europe’s top nuclear physicists are placing their bets on China. Scepticism over US fusion goals and chronic delays at the 33-nation International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) project in France have created an opening for a new leader in the field, and China appears poised to fill it. Targeted for completion in 2027, the...
The deadly floods have affected 2 million people, the majority of whom are still cut off from help.
The province committed to reducing its annual emissions by 37.5 per cent below 1990 levels by 2030 in the wake of the 2015 Paris Agreement on climate change.
Ten months into Donald Trump's second term, communities across the US are scrambling to keep clean energy projects alive as federal support dries up.
A food bank worker shot from behind by an ICE agent last month pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to assault on a federal officer using a deadly or dangerous weapon.
For many environmental advocates, the COP30 climate negotiations ended this weekend in disappointment. The annual United Nations conference, which brought together more than 190 countries in Belém, Brazil, concluded without any firm plans to phase out fossil fuels—a key step scientists say is urgently necessary to address the climate crisis. In part, experts say, that’s […]
Why COP30 Was a Breakthrough for Cities margaret.overh… Tue, 11/25/2025 - 15:53 Cities and states have aimed higher and moved faster on climate action than national governments. The reason is simple: To local leaders, climate problems and solutions matter because their constituencies are directly impacted by them. Extreme heat, flooding and air pollution make people's lives worse. Cleaner air, convenient public transportation, and access to parks and nature make them better. Cities are also at the root of climate change. They already house the majority of the world's population and generate 75% of all greenhouse gas emissions . By 2050, there will be another 2.5 billion urban dwellers globally . Many cities are leading the way on what effective climate action can...
[New Era] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday that Namibia needs US$15 billion to meet its climate goals, warning world leaders that the country cannot meet its adaptation needs without major international support.
The national parks will also be free next year to residents on eight holidays, including President Donald Trump’s birthday.
[This Day] The Director-General of the National Council on Climate Change (NCCC), Mrs. Tenioye Majekodunmi, has stated that Nigeria will enhance its efforts to promote a green economy aimed at mitigating climate change.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).
[New Dawn] As COP30 concluded in Belém, Brazil, a noticeable shift in broad ocean ambition was observed. However, the deep sea - one of our planet's most vital carbon stores and a key climate regulator - remained largely absent from negotiations.
[Premium Times] "I have been doing this work for one year and three months now," he said. "My parents are poor farmers. I've written WAEC and passed, but there's no money to continue school. This is the only work I have for now."
This video includes personal musings and conclusions of the creator Dave Borlace . It is presented to our readers as an informed perspective. Please see video description for references (if any). Video description There is a quiet revolution happening across the vast content of Africa. Imports of solar PV panels jumped 60% in the 12 months to June 2025. Millions of microgrids and individual solar installations are now driving the electrification of just about every African nation. But fossil fuels still dominate most existing utility scale grids. So, can the people of Africa by pass the centralised monopolies and drive their own renewable prosperity. Because if they can, they might just save all of us! Support Dave Borlace and his "Just have a Think" channel on patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/justhaveathink
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[The Conversation Africa] US president Donald Trump's efforts to derail a successful wrap-up of the G20 summit in Johannesburg failed. Trump boycotted the meeting and the US told other countries through diplomatic channels not to sign a communiqué. Nevertheless, the 19 remaining countries and regional organisations signed a 30-page declaration. This called for, among other things, increased funding for renewable energy projects, more equitable critical mineral supply chains and debt relief for poorer countries. Senior
All prior five-year drilling plans — dating back to 1980 — reference National Environmental Policy Act analyses.
The West African nation was among a group of countries that pushed for a deal to reduce fossil fuels.
TotalEnergies denies it is liable for the damage that Hugues Falys has suffered.
The move came after organizers spent weeks consulting with the community, who warned that the large gathering could potentially attract unwanted attention from ICE agents.
Cop30 concluded with confident declarations from global fashion brands: upgraded net-zero road maps, new partnerships under the UN Fashion Industry Charter for Climate Action and bold promises to “accelerate supply-chain decarbonisation”. However, the summit revealed something the industry continues to avoid. Fashion’s climate ambition is still being shaped in the West, while the responsibility for delivering it falls almost entirely on Asia. This imbalance has not shifted. Instead, the UN...
Repeatedly heating cooking oil triggers chemical changes, leading to the formation of harmful compounds that compromise its safety and nutritional value. This degradation can increase the risk of certain cancers and negatively impact cardiovascular and metabolic health over time. Practicing safe frying techniques and being aware of oil's warning signs are crucial for mitigating these risks.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. For a moment, Jacob Hannah saw an unprecedented opportunity to make Appalachia great again. In 2022, the Biden administration earmarked billions of dollars to help revitalize and strengthen former coal communities. The objective was to lay down building […]
The South American country facing a huge US military buildup has almost a fifth of known global reserves Visual guide to US military presence in the Caribbean Venezuela’s dictator, Nicolás Maduro, says the real motive behind the massive US military buildup in the Caribbean is oil: his country has the largest proven reserves in the world. The US state department denies this, insisting that the airstrikes on boats that have killed more than 80 people and the vast military deployment off South America are part of a campaign against drug trafficking. Continue reading...
CAIRO, Dec 6 (MENA) – Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration and Egyptian Expatriates Badr Abdelatty and his Norwegian counterpart Espen Barth Eide emphasized the importance of further strengthening political and economic relations between the two countries, as well as supporting cooperation in the fields of renewable energy and investment. This came during a meeting between … The post FM, his Norwegian counterpart emphasize importance of enhancing bilateral ties appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Exclusive: ‘extremely unhelpful’ policy seen as deterrent to clearing thousands of dump sites across England Millions of pounds in landfill tax owed to the government has to be paid by the Environment Agency (EA) if it clears any of the thousands of illegal waste dumps across the country. Of the £15m that taxpayers are paying for the clearance of the only site the agency has committed to clearing up – a vast illegal dump at Hoad’s Wood in Kent – £4m is landfill tax. Continue reading...
Thailand's oil and gas exploration and production scheme in the Andaman Sea is expected to draw leading international petroleum investors within two years, according to the Department of Mineral Fuels (DMF).
Private cleanup crews were dispatched to the scene at the San Ardo Oil Field, which was 'contained to the immediate area,' according to reports from field operator Aera Energy.
India and Russia have pledged to boost joint efforts on climate action, aligning with global UN goals and the Paris Agreement. Both nations will collaborate on increasing climate finance and technology access for developing countries. They also agreed to intensify dialogue on carbon trading, low-carbon technologies, and sustainable finance, while continuing cooperation within G20, Brics, and SCO.
The tarpaulin barely held against the wind, sagging under days of ceaseless rain. For the earthquake survivors of San Remigio, in the central Philippines, it was all that remained – a thin sheet of plastic above a patch of mud, standing in for the homes a 6.9-magnitude quake had reduced to rubble weeks earlier. Then, in early November, Typhoon Kalmaegi barrelled through. The storm, known locally as Tino, drenched thousands of families still huddled in their makeshift shelters. Roads vanished...
As head of the Environmental Protection Agency, Lee Zeldin has weakened protections against toxic chemicals, say members of the MAHA movement.
Amidst US sanctions on Russian oil majors, President Putin has assured India of consistent energy supplies, including oil, gas, and coal. This comes as India faces US pressure over its crude oil trade with Russia. Beyond fossil fuels, Russia is also deepening collaboration with India in nuclear energy, transport logistics, and advanced technology sectors.
The Chancellor placed her south London property on the rental market last year as she moved into Downing Street following Labour's general election win.
The EPA-approved plan determined that no new controls are needed to meet clean air goals for national parks.
Hot, dry and windy weather is fuelling extreme fire danger in south-eastern Australia, marking an ominous start to summer.
For decades, helium has been produced with natural gas, generating huge carbon emissions. Now, geologists are looking for new helium sources — and finding enormous "carbon-free" reservoirs that could revolutionize the industry.
The two leaders met on Friday for a summit focused on energy, defense and trade.
Narendra Modi says energy security is ‘pillar of the India-Russia partnership’ as two leaders meet in Delhi Vladimir Putin has told the Indian prime minister, Narendra Modi, that Russia is ready to continue “uninterrupted” shipments of oil to India, signalling a defiant stance as the two leaders met in Delhi and affirmed that their ties were “resilient to external pressure”. The statement, made on Friday after the annual India-Russia summit, appeared to be directed at western countries – particularly the US – that have attempted to pressure New Delhi into scaling back its ties to Moscow. Continue reading...
The former congressman has ties to the oil and gas industry, endorses selling some public lands, and embraces the president's false claims about the 2020 election.
The government has spent more than $3 billion on beach replenishment over the last four decades. But with worsening climate change, experts say more dramatic change is in order
28 exploration licences have been upheld, though a judge said environmental impacts would have to be fully weighed before drilling could commence
Dry winter air and seasonal pollution create discomfort indoors, causing dryness, breathing irritation and allergies. A humidifier restores moisture while an air purifier removes pollutants like dust and PM2.5. Using both together can improve comfort and respiratory health, especially in polluted cities or heated homes. Choose based on your environment and needs.
[Nigeria Health Watch] For more than six years, Olufunke Bamidele and her family have used the Primary Health Care (PHC) Centre, in Lugbe, a community in Abuja, Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory (FCT). She recalls a time when access to services at the facility depended entirely on the national electricity grid.
Arizona regulators are the latest Republican officials to take an ax to programs that help people and businesses use less energy.
Lost nationwide: $1.6 billion for building emergency shelters, treating drinking water and adapting to a changing climate.
From ‘all at sea’ to ‘by and large’, windy weather has had quite an impact on the English language Some everyday expressions have an obvious nautical origin such as “all at sea” and “an even keel”. But plenty of others have slipped into the language unnoticed, including a number derived from how sailors talked about the wind. Surprisingly, “overbearing” was originally a nautical term , meaning having an advantage over another ship by carrying more canvas safely and so being able to sail faster. The expression came to be used metaphorically to describe an approaching storm or anything else that could not be outrun. Similarly to “bear down” on something was to approach forcefully with the wind behind. Continue reading...
[Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA is committed to ensuring its participation in carbon trading markets delivers tangible, measurable, and transparent results, aligned with the country's goals outlined in its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) to combating climate change.
[The Conversation Africa] The G20 group of the world's 20 most powerful economies and the African and European Unions has a group dedicated to women empowerment - the Women 20 (W20). Set up in 2015 to promote gender equality and women's economic empowerment, it's one of 13 official engagement groups in the "Sherpa track" of the G20. It advises governments on how they can promote women's economic empowerment and gender equality. Narnia Bohler-Muller, a legal specialist and gender equality researcher, was the head of South Africa's
The Bureau has issued a series of extreme and severe heatwave warnings for large parts of Australia this weekend. Here's what you need to know.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06160A, Paper Zhiheng Shi, Guigui Liu, Haolong Huang, Ziyuan He, Chuanping Lei, Fubin Zheng, Minghui Ye, Yufei Zhang, Zhipeng Wen, Wencheng Du, Xiaoqing Liu, Yue Wei, Qi Yang, Yongchao Tang, Cheng Chao Li Dual-deposition aqueous Zn||I2 batteries, via reversible Zn plating/stripping and four-electron (4e-) iodine redox, represent promising high-energy systems. However, their practical application is hindered by low areal capacity and limited cycle... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
US President Donald Trump announced a significant rollback of fuel-economy standards, lowering targets from 50.4 mpg to 34.5 mpg. This decision effectively shifts the global decarbonization burden to nations like China and India, which are rapidly advancing in electric mobility and renewable energy.
The death toll from last week's catastrophic floods and landslides in parts of Asia surged past 1,500 on Thursday as rescue teams raced to reach survivors and hundreds of people remained unaccounted for across the region.
Ice masses are alive with activity, images reveal.
Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul has ordered the governors of all provinces in northern Thailand to tackle seasonal air pollution, while signalling flexibility on work-from-home arrangements for government employees.
The low-pressure storm system has brought heavy snow, freezing rain and winds nearly reaching hurricane force to the Far East region.
Polluters will have to report greenhouse gas emissions in the Empire State.
Volcanic eruptions could have fueled the spread of the Black Death plague across medieval Europe, according to a new study that pieces together evidence from ice cores, rare blue tree rings from ancient trees in the Pyrenees Mountains, historical accounts of famine and the grain trade.
[Daily Maverick] As thunderstorms rage across South Africa, December promises extreme weather -- hail, floods and relentless rain.
India’s capital city of New Delhi recorded more than 200,000 cases of acute respiratory illnesses at six state-run hospitals between 2022 and 2024, government numbers showed, highlighting the adverse effects of toxic air on health. Delhi, with its sprawling metropolitan region of 30 million residents, is regularly ranked among the world’s most polluted capitals. India’s health ministry told parliament on Tuesday that air pollution was one of the triggering factors for respiratory...
The lawsuit says EPA’s decision to put the brakes on Biden-era regulations will lead to wasted energy and increased pollution.
Zanskar uses AI to identify hidden geothermal systems—and claims it has found one that could fuel a power plant, the first such discovery by industry in decades.
Rachel Reeves was heavily criticised by the energy industry last week after declining to scrap the energy profit levy.
'The more we learned, the more afraid we were.' The post The EPA let companies estimate their own pollution levels. We discovered real emissions are far worse. appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
A Malaysian man who informed his wife that he was on a business trip with colleagues was discovered to be stranded with his mistress amid severe floods in Thailand. Heavy flooding, triggered by torrential rains, has struck southern Thailand, claiming over 80 lives and affecting three million people across 12 provinces, including Hat Yai, the largest city in southern Thailand. On November 24, a Malaysian woman, who had been sharing rescue updates in Hat Yai, posted that a distressed Malaysian...
Global Witness says plan to upgrade railway line from DRC to Angola puts up to 1,200 buildings at risk of demolition Up to 6,500 people are at risk of being displaced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo by a multi-billion-dollar infrastructure project funded by the EU and the US, amid a global race to secure supplies of copper, cobalt and other “critical minerals”, according to a report by campaign group Global Witness . The project, labelled the Lobito Corridor, aims to upgrade the colonial-era Benguela railway from the DRC to Lobito on Angola’s coast and improve port infrastructure, as well as building a railway line to Zambia and supporting agriculture and solar power installations along the route. Angola has said it needs $4.5bn (£3.4bn) for its stretch of the line. Continue...
Education Minister Narumon Pinyosinwat has instructed schools nationwide to enforce strict preventive measures amid rising PM2.5 fine dust levels, which are threatening students' health.
Offshore wind is seen as crucial to Europe's transition away from fossil fuels, but price increases are forcing governments to raise subsidies.
The new publicly-owned body says its investments will aim to support 10,000 jobs by 2030.
The levy has raised concerns in a majority of the bloc’s governments that it will increase energy bills.
Thailand's energy and power sector is entering a major transition, driven by the National Energy Policy Council's (NEPC) approval of a new natural gas pricing structure and shifting investment themes that increasingly favour renewable energy and power demand driven by data centres.
Pace of area’s temperature rise, outpaced in US only by Alaskan Arctic, apparently increased in past five years The US region called New England is widely known for its colonial history, maple syrup and frigid, snow-bound winters. Many of these norms are in the process of being upended, however, by a rapidly altering climate, with new research finding the area is heating up faster than almost anywhere else on Earth. The breakneck speed of New England’s transformation makes it the fastest-heating area of the US, bar the Alaskan Arctic , and the pace of its temperature rise has apparently increased in the past five years, according to the study. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] Zambia wants to cut its national greenhouse gas emissions almost in half by 2030. But its 8th National Development Plan aims to transform the country into a "prosperous middle-income nation by 2030" through industrialisation. And here's the challenge: there isn't an obvious way to replace the fossil fuels that are used in growing industries.
The General Authority of Meteorology (GAM) announced that the weather conditions expected for Thursday, will feature a cold atmosphere across most areas, especially during the night and early morning hours, accompanied by active winds and chances of rainfall. The country is expected to experience cold weather in the early morning, with moderate temperatures during the daytime … The post Cold nights and fog expected on Thursday as temperatures start gradual drop across Egypt appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded Record heat and drought cost Britain’s arable farmers more than £800m in lost production in 2025 in one of the worst harvests recorded, analysis has estimated. Three of the five worst harvests on record have now occurred since 2020, leaving some farmers asking whether the growing impacts of the climate crisis are making it too financially risky to sow their crops. Farmers are already facing heavy financial pressure as the costs of fertilisers and other inputs have risen faster than prices. Continue reading...
Global tensions rise as Vladimir Putin declares Russia ready for war. Experts identify the safest remote nations, from Antarctica to New Zealand, to survive World War III.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The government of Ethiopia remains fully committed to accelerating economic reforms while embedding climate sustainability, State Minister of Planning and Development, Bereket Fisehatsion said.
The new Yukon government says it's looking to restart a program that allows people to sell surplus renewable energy into the territorial grid. The program was paused two years ago by the previous government.
After a $15 million investment, Chile has built the first long-haul truck designed to run on green hydrogen, meaning it emits no carbon dioxide.
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Climate change deeply intertwined with drought, displacement, and food insecurity, remains one of the most underreported issues in African newsrooms, according to Somali and Kenyan IGAD Media Awards 2025 winners.
Income from rooftop solar panels and investment in data centres are helping to power the economy, which leads us to the question: is all growth good? Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s economy grew 2.1% over the past year , and with that came improved household living standards – in part due to income from rooftop solar panels. But another big driver of economic growth was investment in data centres, which hinders emissions reductions from renewable energy. Continue reading...
A massive heatwave is set to span across five states and territories from Thursday.
The move is Sable Offshore’s latest bid to get around roadblocks erected by state officials.
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. The Trump administration has renamed the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, now calling it the National Laboratory of the Rockies, marking an identity shift for the Colorado institution that has been a global leader in wind, solar, and other […]
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE03477A, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Shijie Wei, Arnold Tukker, Bernhard Steubing We systematically assess the climate change mitigation potential of hydrogen-based fuels in global container shipping at the fleet level from 2020 to 2050. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
When Dragon Bravo ignited, in Grand Canyon National Park, officials decided to let it burn. Then the fire spread out of control.
More than 1,400 people have been killed across South and Southeast Asia in a week of catastrophic floods, exposing how rising global temperatures are amplifying extreme weather, even as international negotiations to phase out fossil fuels stall. Successive storms, cyclones and relentless rains have triggered catastrophic flash floods and landslides in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Vietnam and Malaysia, overwhelming local authorities already operating at the limits of their capacity. While...
Inger Andersen is Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme
Outdoor walks, while beneficial, carry hidden risks from air pollution, especially during early mornings and late evenings when pollutants peak. Temperature inversions trap harmful particles like PM2.5 near the ground, impacting respiratory and cardiovascular health. Experts advise exercising mid-morning to early afternoon or opting for indoor workouts on high pollution days to safeguard well-being.
Both Alaska senators are lobbying the Interior Department to limit new offshore drilling in the Arctic.
The online film arrives as the New Mexico Supreme Court prepares to hear a constitutional challenge to the state’s approvals of oil and gas activities.
Ownership of oil and gas projects has been embraced by some Indigenous communities, but others say it is too risky for the environment.
This month our columnist Carlos Alba will make the final payment on an electric car, which he bought in an effort to help battle climate change. But he says the EV industry and government at every level appear to have done everything in their power to convince him he made the wrong choice
Save My Louisiana asserts that state policies favoring CO2 pipelines and wells are unconstitutional.
The nation’s efforts to slash its emissions have been hampered by a slow rollout of new transmission infrastructure that can accommodate solar and wind generation.
Commercial electric vehicle maker Nex Point Plc, a subsidiary of renewable energy giant Energy Absolute (EA) Plc, is accelerating its push into Thailand's fleet market with plans to sell 2,500 EVs next year, underscoring the company's ambition to position itself as a key player in the region's commercial EV sector.
A rural charity says there is is a “huge oversupply” of battery storage in the planning system and is calling for a moratorium on such projects
[New Times] For the past few months, I have immersed myself in the world of nuclear energy and I can truly say that while the science of atoms, isotopes, reactors, and radiation initially seemed intimidating, it has revealed a fascinating realm of possibilities in driving socioeconomic growth - especially, in a country emerging as a tech and industrial hub.
Panic gripped Srinagar as a Himalayan black bear was sighted at the University of Kashmir and later at SKIMS hospital, nearly 10km apart. Wildlife officials are deploying traps and drones to capture the elusive animal. Increased sightings are attributed to climate change and readily available food sources like garbage, disrupting hibernation patterns.
South Tapanuli, Indonesia - Reliwati Siregar gestured angrily at deforestation around her home on the island of Sumatra, where landslides and floods brought by a tropical storm killed more than 700 people in its deadliest disaster since a cataclysmic tsunami in 2004.
Around 56 million years ago, Earth suddenly got much hotter. Over about 5,000 years, the amount of carbon in the atmosphere drastically increased and global temperatures shot up by some 6°C. As we show in new research published in Nature Communications, one consequence was that many of the world’s plants could no longer thrive. As […]
The frigid temperatures from a massive polar vortex are now expected to stay over the US until the end of the year.
The stronger tasting, cheaper and resilient robusta is being produced at a faster rate.
A system expected to drop 6 inches of snow or more from Pennsylvania to Maine could tie up the Tuesday evening commute, the National Weather Service says.
Banks of servers operating 24/7 generate massive amounts of heat, requiring power to run and cool them Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Datacentre power demand in Australia could triple in five years and is forecast to exceed by 2030 the energy used by electric vehicles. Datacentres now draw about 2% of electricity from the National Grid, about 4 terawatt hours of power. The Australian Energy Market Operator (Aemo) expects that share to rise rapidly – growing 25% year-on-year – to reach 12TWh, or 6% of grid demand, by 2030, and 12% by 2050. Continue reading...
WARSAW — China's electric vehicle (EV) industry captured half its domestic market in just a few years, crushing sales of gasoline-powered vehicles from once-dominant global automakers.
The Rural Climate Partnership says rural America is a big source of climate emissions — but can play a big role in solving the crisis, too.
Indian refiners are now securing non-sanctioned Russian crude at attractive discounts, with some deals fetching $5 per barrel below Dated Brent. This strategic shift follows US sanctions on major Russian oil firms. While overall imports remain controlled, select companies are resuming purchases, navigating evolving sanctions and ongoing trade discussions with Washington.
About 3.2 million people on Sumatra island have been affected, 2,600 have been injured and 504 are missing The number of people killed by floods and landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island rose to 708 on Tuesday, the country’s disaster agency said, with 504 people missing. The toll was a sharp increase from the 604 dead reported by the agency on Monday. Continue reading...
From enslavement to Windrush to Hurricane Melissa, there is a clear pattern to the way Britain has extracted wealth and fractured families Britain’s long history with the Caribbean, from enslavement to the Windrush scandal, is marked by policies that have fractured families. The Home Office’s latest actions show little has changed. After the devastation of Hurricane Melissa, a tropical cyclone that made landfall across the Greater Antilles area in late October, eight-year-old Lati-Yana Stephanie Brown was left destitute in Jamaica. But after her UK-resident parents appealed for the Home Office to expedite her visa application, officials rejected it and Lati-Yana has been left to sleep on the floor of her elderly grandmother’s destroyed home. But the rejection rested on factual errors, according...
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 the recent slowdown in Arctic sea-ice extent loss disprove human-caused warming? The recent pause in Arctic sea-ice loss is natural variability on top of a long-term, human-driven decline. Arctic sea ice naturally expands in winter and contracts in summer, but satellite records since the late 1970s show a steep multi-decade decline in the yearly minimum of sea ice. Short-term fluctuations such as changes in ocean currents and regional weather can temporarily slow or accelerate melt, but cannot reverse the overall downward trajectory. Although the record low minimum ice extent occurred...
Uruguay's government has approved seismic studies in deep waters of the South Atlantic to determine whether the country has offshore oil reserves.
The post Wealthy Ranchers Profit From Public Lands. Taxpayers Pick Up the Tab. appeared first on ProPublica.
Governor Josh Shapiro pulled out of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in exchange for a budget. Critics say he “got rolled.”
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Ken Saro-Wiwa Foundation has insisted that until there is proper environmental accountability in Ogoniland there will be no resumption of oil exploration in the area
[Parliament of South Africa] The Secretary to Parliament, Mr Xolile George, on Tuesday highlighted the critical role of parliaments in shaping regional resilience amid a growing climate emergency.
Exclusive: Rising flood risks driven by climate change could release chemicals from ageing sites – posing threats to ecosystems ‘I kept smelling a horrible nasty smell’: the risks of England’s old dumping grounds Thousands of landfills across the UK and Europe sit in floodplains, posing a potential threat to drinking water and conservation areas if toxic waste is released into rivers, soils and ecosystems, it can be revealed. The findings are the result of the first continent-wide mapping of landfills, conducted by the Guardian, Watershed Investigations and Investigate Europe . Disclaimer: This dataset may contain duplicate records. Duplicates can arise from multiple data sources, repeated entries, or variations in data collection processes. While efforts have been made to identify...
A Department of Energy official says the National Renewable Energy Lab is "no longer picking and choosing energy sources."
Scientists say global warming can accelerate the spread of microplastics, which threaten the health of people, plants and animals.
The case accuses the state of approving fossil fuel projects without considering the effects on climate change and health.
Businesses say Brussels got its math wrong on the carbon footprint of imports from China, Brazil and the U.S.
Dozens of oil tankers suspected of smuggling contraband crude for Russia and Iran have been using a beachside office in the tropical South Pacific to cover their tracks, an analysis of sanctions data has revealed. Nestled next to a pizza shop in the far-flung Cook Islands is the modest headquarters of one of the fastest-growing shipping registries in the world. Without ever setting foot in the palm-fringed microstate, foreign shipowners can pay Maritime Cook Islands to sail under its...
A CSE analysis reveals Delhi-NCR's early winter pollution spikes are closely linked to traffic emissions, with PM2.5 and nitrogen dioxide rising in tandem. Persistent carbon monoxide exceedances highlight ongoing vehicular pollution, even as farm fire contributions decrease. The report urges a focus on cleaner vehicles and fuels to combat the elevated, plateauing pollution levels.
Nature Energy, Published online: 02 December 2025; doi:10.1038/s41560-025-01924-4Electrochemical CO2 reduction in acidic media offers a promising route for CO2 valorization but faces challenges owing to competing hydrogen evolution and sluggish C–C coupling. Here the authors demonstrate that surface-adsorbed iodide ions enhance performance on Cu-based catalysts, doubling ethylene selectivity and reducing overpotentials.
Both superpowers put sovereignty ahead of emissions cuts. While the US is still backing fossil fuels, China is pushing ahead with renewables – and building a vast export engine in the process. - 2025/12 / article
Frigid temps and heavy snow gripped much of the U.S. on December 1, the first day of meteorological winter. It looks like these bitter conditions are here to stay.
Over the past 250 million years, periods when coral reef growth has peaked have coincided with big rises in sea temperatures
Weather officials have warned that more than half the US could see week-long frigid conditions and snow that shatters records for early December.
The Eurovision-esque music festival is an international competition that brings together musicians from across the Arctic. In its first time in North America, Iqaluit hosted Pan-Arctic Vision for its 2025 iteration.
The Supreme Court has urged the Centre and authorities to re-evaluate their Delhi NCR air pollution reduction strategies, questioning their effectiveness. The court emphasized examining all contributing factors beyond stubble-burning and noted the unfairness of solely blaming farmers. It highlighted the need to understand why clear skies were visible years ago but not now.
The delay gives oil and gas producers more time to comply with the Biden administration’s landmark crackdown on methane emissions from the oil and gas sector.
Shrimp soundtrack will be played underwater to lure baby oysters in program aimed at fighting algal blooms Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here South Australians are being urged to feast on local oysters and then donate the shells to restore native reefs, which will filter ocean water and help fight harmful algal blooms. The program will also involve lumps of limestone being sunk in the ocean, with a soundtrack of snapping shrimp playing on underwater speakers to lure baby oysters in. Sign up to get climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s Clear Air column as a free newsletter Continue reading...
TotalEnergies scheme became lightning rod for terror in region and was accused of violating human rights Business live –latest updates The UK government has pulled a controversial $1.15bn (£870m) loan to a giant gas project in Mozambique that has been accused of fuelling the climate crisis and deadly terror attacks in the region. The business secretary, Peter Kyle, said the UK would withdraw its export finance to the Mozambique liquified natural gas project, five years after it ignited bitter opposition from campaigners over its impact on human rights, security and the environment. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Shoppers have long sought ways to make more sustainable choices at the supermarket—and for good reason: Our food system is responsible for a third of global greenhouse gas emissions. The vast majority of emissions from agriculture come from raising cows on industrial […]
Extraordinarily, three of 2025’s 13 named storms (23%) reached Category 5 strength: Erin, Humberto, and Melissa. The post A Cat 4 and 5 extravaganza: A look back at the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Another 500 people are missing, while thousands more have been injured, after a cyclone hit the region.
[IPS] United Nations -- Although Africa holds more than 30 per cent of the world's critical green minerals--including cobalt, lithium, manganese, and rare earth elements vital for building batteries, wind turbines and solar panels-- this has not translated into prosperity for the continent.
Roughly two-thirds of grazing on Bureau of Land Management land is controlled by just 10% of permit holders. The post The wealthy profit from public lands, and taxpayers pick up the tab appeared first on High Country News.
Two oil giants have combined their North Sea operations to form the region’s largest independent producer - and will lead the Rosebank development.
Cyclone Ditwah claimed three lives in Tamil Nadu due to wall collapses and electrocution, while Sri Lanka suffered a devastating toll exceeding 330. Chennai was largely spared the predicted fury, experiencing only light rain and winds. Significant damage to homes and crops occurred across Tamil Nadu, prompting calls for national calamity classification.
The agency has told recipients of community resilience money to submit paperwork that would bar them from challenging grant cancellations.
A growing number of the world's waterways face overlapping changes from global warming.
Energy costs are rising as wholesale power and gas prices fall, pressuring ministers to address how to fund higher grid and policy costs.
Exclusive: Pollution targets set out alongside nature recovery projects to allay concerns over housebuilding Wood-burning stoves are likely to face tighter restrictions in England under new pollution targets set as part of an updated environmental plan released by ministers on Monday. Speaking to the Guardian before the publication of the updated environmental improvement plan (EIP), the environment secretary, Emma Reynolds, said it would boost nature recovery in a number of areas, replacing an EIP under the last government she said was “not credible”. Continue reading...
Millions of Americans will be under a winter weather watch from Monday night into Tuesday as a major storm blankets parts of the country in more than a foot of snow.
Nature, Published online: 01 December 2025; doi:10.1038/d41586-025-03879-8A study of the effects of COVID-19 policies highlights the underexplored impacts of commercial cooking on air quality.
Sri Lanka is facing a severe crisis as Cyclone Ditwah has caused devastating floods and landslides, resulting in at least 334 deaths and nearly 400 people missing. Over a million individuals are affected, with low-lying areas in Colombo still inundated. India has dispatched an additional 10 tons of disaster response aid, including a medical team, to assist the nation.
The Indus River Valley in South Asia hosted one of the most advanced societies at the time, along with Mesopotamia and ancient Egypt. Then it mysteriously disappeared.
Plane skidded off runway and 45 cars were piled up as 53 million were under winter weather alerts over Thanksgiving A Thanksgiving weekend storm system brought over a foot of snow and strong winds across the US midwest and thunderstorms across the south, as 53 million people from South Dakota to New York were under winter weather alerts . Over the weekend, ahead of one of the busiest travel days of the year on Sunday, a 45-car pile-up occurred on interstate 78 in Indiana and a Delta Air Lines plane skidded off the runway in Des Moines, Iowa, during landing. Continue reading...
From Atacama to Patagonia, Chile makes extremes easy with dark-sky nights, glacier days and coastal dinners.
India received 5.4 million tonnes of Russian oil worth 2.1 billion euros via 30 vessels operating under false flags between January and September 2025, a report reveals. This highlights Russia's use of a growing 'shadow fleet' to bypass Western sanctions, with India being a major recipient of these oil shipments.
Thousands gathered for the 'protestival' at Horseshoe Beach in Newcastle on the NSW Central Coast this weekend marked by multiple dangerous incidents.
Use of 8m pounds of antibiotics and antifungals a year leads to superbugs and damages human health, lawsuit claims A new legal petition filed by a dozen public health and farm worker groups demands the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) stop allowing farms to spray antibiotics on food crops in the US because they are probably causing superbugs to flourish and sickening farm workers. The agricultural industry sprays about 8m pounds of antibiotic and antifungal pesticides on US food crops annually, many of which are banned in other countries. Continue reading...
When humans manage to cut enough emissions and eventually reduce global temperatures, new research shows the Southern Ocean could kick warming back into gear.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, November 23, 2025 thru Sat, November 29, 2025. Stories we promoted this week, by category: International Climate Conferences and Agreements (8 articles) Bad COP Personal Blog, Michael E. Mann, Nov. 22, 2025. COP30: Key outcomes agreed at the UN climate talks in Belém A voluntary plan to curb fossil fuels, a goal to triple adaptation finance and new efforts to “strengthen” climate targets have been launched at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil. Carbon Brief, Carbon Brief Staff, Nov 23, 2025. UN warns world losing climate battle but fragile Cop30 deal keeps up the fight Reaching agreement in divisive political landscape...
Japan’s famous akoya pearls have never been more in demand but, as seas warm and younger generations move to the city, the industry’s future is uncertain.
Hundreds of people still missing after heavy rain and mudslides in country’s deadliest natural disaster for years Entire areas of Sri Lanka’s capital are flooded after a powerful cyclone triggered heavy rains and mudslides across the island, with authorities reporting nearly 200 dead and dozens more missing. Officials said the extent of the damage in the country’s worst-affected central region was slowly becoming clear on Sunday as relief workers cleared roads blocked by fallen trees and mudslides. Continue reading...
Shifting politics, intensive lobbying and surging disinformation online have undermined international efforts to respond to the threat.
As viticulture suffers from the effects of climate change, German researchers are experimenting with technology that fosters growth while also harvesting electricity.
Tensions grow after research in England finds there may not be enough water for planned carbon capture and hydrogen projects Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown Tensions are growing between the government, the water sector and its regulators over the management of England’s water supplies, as the Environment Agency warns of a potential widespread drought next year. Research commissioned by a water retailer has found water scarcity could hamper the UK’s ability to reach its net zero targets, and that industrial growth could push some areas of the country into water shortages. Continue reading...
A carbon dioxide seep on a reef in Papua New Guinea is being used as a time machine to see into the future of the world’s coral.
You might think thicker oil protects your engine better, but it can actually cause serious damage. Here are the biggest risks of changing your oil viscosity.
IndiGo has fully updated its entire A320 fleet, becoming the first Indian carrier to complete mandatory software enhancements. This rapid upgrade, prompted by an Airbus global warning about solar radiation affecting flight-control systems, saw Air India and Air India Express also making significant progress. While minor delays occurred, cancellations were largely avoided as airlines raced to meet regulatory deadlines.
Electric vehicles may be better for the environment and have lower running costs, but data suggests they lose value far quicker than gas-powered models.
The damaged Caspian terminal handles about 1% of global oil supplies.
Despite years of policy interventions, air pollution in India is rapidly getting worse. By the middle of this month, cities including the capital New Delhi were seeing air quality readings at hazardous levels. A 2024 IQ Air report found India’s particulate matter (PM2.5) levels to be more than 10 times the World Health Organization’s safe limit. In the north, pollution mainly comes from traffic, construction dust, industry and seasonal stubble burning. What began as an environmental issue is now...
KUALA LUMPUR — The developer of an energy project linked to Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, says it could attract 144 billion ringgit (US$35 billion) worth of investment from global investors in the long term and help support the nation’s economy.
Complaints about air pollution in the SNP 's first low emission zone are higher now than they were before it was brought in.
Ukraine used domestically produced Sea Baby naval drones to strike two Russian oil tankers in the Black Sea, an official from Ukraine’s security services said on Saturday. The two oil tankers, Kairos and Virat – said to be part of Russia’s “shadow fleet” that evade sanctions – were struck in quick succession off Turkey’s Black Sea coast late Friday afternoon. The strikes prompted rescue operations by the Turkish coastguard and other teams. Crew members on board both vessels were reported to be...
Prince William has paid tribute to Steve Irwin as gala takes place in Brisbane tonight to raise funds to continue to work of the wildlife conservationist.
The storm will spread through the Midwest and Great Lakes regions over the weekend with "widespread heavy snowfall and hazardous travel conditions," the National Weather Service said.
The Alberta deal includes a commitment from Ottawa to 'enable the export of bitumen ... including if necessary through an appropriate adjustment to the Oil Tanker Moratorium Act.'
More than 300 people killed on Indonesia’s Sumatra island with 162 reported dead across Thailand The death toll from devastating floods and landslides in south-east Asia reportedly climbed past 460 on Saturday as clean-up and search-and-rescue operations got under way in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia. Heavy monsoon rain overwhelmed swathes of the three countries this week, killing hundreds and leaving thousands stranded, many on rooftops awaiting rescue. Continue reading...
CAIRO, Nov 27 (MENA) – Egypt’s non-oil industrial sector led economic growth in the first quarter of the 2025-26 fiscal year, contributing 1.83 percentage points to overall GDP, the Ministry of Planning, Economic Development and International Cooperation said on Thursday. The sector grew 14.5 percent, while communications and information technology also expanded 14.5 percent and … The post Egypt reports strong GDP growth in Q1 2025-26, led by non-oil industry, tourism, and ICT, minister says appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Airbus has grounded 6,000 A320 aircraft—half its global fleet—for emergency software fixes after discovering intense solar radiation can corrupt critical flight control systems. The unprecedented recall follows an October incident when a JetBlue flight suddenly nosedived without pilot input, forcing an emergency landing. Airlines worldwide face massive disruptions during peak travel season, with repairs taking hours for most planes but weeks for 1,000 older jets requiring hardware replacements. The incident is being hailed as the largest aircraft recall in history.
The death toll from heavy floods and mudslides caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka rose to 123, with 130 people still missing, authorities said Saturday. Nearly 44,000 people have been displaced and are in temporary shelters, the South Asian country’s disaster management centre said. The death toll is expected to rise. Social media posts on Saturday showed several areas affected by overnight mudslides that authorities have yet to reach. Sri Lanka has been battered by severe weather since last...
Dawn Butler leads calls for humanitarian visas and fee waivers for vulnerable relatives of UK nationals affected by storm British MPs have joined campaigners calling for more aid and humanitarian visas for Jamaicans to enter the UK after Hurricane Melissa demolished parts of the country, plunging hundreds of thousands of people into a humanitarian crisis. The UK has pledged £7.5m emergency funds to Jamaica and other islands affected by the hurricane, but many argue that the country has a moral obligation to do more for former Caribbean colonies. Continue reading...
Meteorologists are surprised that the weather model that did the best job forecasting hurricanes this year was a new one, introduced by Google. AI may be the beginning of a new era of forecasting.
Over 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter warning of dire consequences from the company's rapid AI development. They argue Amazon is sacrificing climate goals and its human workforce for AI dominance, citing increased emissions, water consumption for data centers, and job displacement. The workers demand ethical AI practices, including clean energy use and employee involvement in AI decisions.
India has launched Operation Sagar Bandhu to aid Sri Lanka following Cyclone Ditwah, which has claimed at least 80 lives. An Indian Air Force C-130J aircraft delivered approximately 12 tons of humanitarian aid, including tents, blankets, and food, to Colombo. This assistance underscores India's commitment to its 'Neighbourhood First' policy and Vision MAHASAGAR amidst the island nation's severe disaster.
Video: 01:45:00 ESA’s first Scout mission, HydroGNSS, was launched on 28 November 2025, marking a significant step in advancing global understanding of water availability and the effects of climate change on Earth’s water cycle.The two twin HydroGNSS satellites were carried into orbit aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California, US.Embracing the New Space concept, HydroGNSS is one of ESA’s new Scout missions being developed within the Earth Observation FutureEO programme.
"COVID-19 just really drove it home how owners would VASTLY prefer their employees to all die than take a slight hit on profits."View Entire Post ›
Elaine Miles of Northern Exposure was stopped by four masked men in Seattle while walking to bus stop A Native American actor known for her role in Northern Exposure has said she was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement ( ICE ) officers in Seattle , Washington, who told her that her tribal identification “looked fake”. Elaine Miles, an Indigenous actor, alleges that she was stopped by four masked men while she was walking to a bus stop in Redmond. She offered them her ID card from the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation in Oregon but was told by an ICE agent that “anyone can make that.” Continue reading...
[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia needs to make the most of the 32nd UN Climate Change Conference (COP32) to play a pivotal player in the global fight against climate change and to transform its rich cultural heritage into a platform for promoting tourism, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said.
The Environmental *Protection* Agency is undergoing massive deregulation.
A teenage college student was deported by ICE agents despite a federal judge's orders against her removal.
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Workers say the firm’s ‘warp-speed’ approach fuels pressure, layoffs and rising emissions More than 1,000 Amazon employees have signed an open letter expressing “serious concerns” about AI development, saying that the company’s “all-costs justified, warp speed” approach to the powerful technology will cause damage to “democracy, to our jobs, and to the earth.” The letter, published on Wednesday, was signed by the Amazon workers anonymously, and comes a month after Amazon announced mass layoff plans as it increases adoption of AI in its operations. Continue reading...
A fierce fire gutted a warehouse storing luxury vehicles in Pak Kret district of Nonthaburi on Friday morning, destroying five supercars and 45 Tesla electric cars, with estimated losses of more than 190 million baht.
China's Envision Group is considering a $34 million battery manufacturing plant in India, aiming to support the nation's renewable energy integration. The proposed facility would assemble battery systems, utilizing Chinese-sourced cells while developing local racks and software. This move comes as India faces storage shortages, hindering its renewable energy expansion and grid stability.
Over nearly 70 years, they’ve documented atmospheric CO2 levels rising at Mauna Loa. The post Why scientists monitor carbon dioxide levels at a Hawaiian volcano appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Five international flights bound for Sri Lanka were diverted to Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on Friday due to bad weather and a cyclone warning over Colombo. Flights from Dubai, Doha, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, and Mumbai landed safely. Separately, an Air India flight returned to Delhi after a false smoke warning in its cargo hold.
Alarming shift since 2010 means planet’s three main rainforest regions now contribute to climate breakdown Africa’s forests have turned from a carbon sink into a carbon source, according to research that underscores the need for urgent action to save the world’s great natural climate stabilisers. The alarming shift, which has happened since 2010, means all of the planet’s three main rainforest regions – the South American Amazon , south-east Asia and Africa – have gone from being allies in the fight against climate breakdown to being part of the problem. Continue reading...
Cyclone Ditwah is poised to bring heavy rainfall to north Tamil Nadu, with red alerts issued for delta and coastal districts on November 28-29. Chennai and neighboring areas face orange alerts for heavy to very heavy rain on November 29-30. Wind speeds are expected to reach 60-80kmph, with potential for extremely heavy downpours in specific locations.
The death toll from flash floods and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island Friday rose to 164 on Friday with 79 people missing, authorities said.
Electronic waste is surging globally, challenging recycling systems. Tech recycling 2025 and sustainability tech initiatives aim to reduce the e-waste crisis.
The upcoming wedding of the founder of a renowned milk tea company from a grass-roots background and the daughter of a wealthy family that owns a leading solar energy firm has captivated the Chinese public and is trending online. Zhang Junjie, the driving force behind the Chinese milk tea brand Chagee, and his bride Gao Haichun, whose parents are the founders of Trina Solar, will celebrate their nuptials at the Zhongwu Hotel in Changzhou, eastern Jiangsu province, on December 15, according to...
[Nigeria Health Watch] PRETORIA - Climate change is driving economic losses in developing nations. It's slowing progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals and worsening threats such as infectious diseases, food insecurity, declining air quality, and mounting strain on health systems.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05453B, Paper Open Access This article is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported Licence. Andreas Josef Bornschlegl, Attila Janos Mozer, Jessie Ann Posar, Jianchang Wu, Juan S. Rocha-Ortiz, Patrick Duchstein, Mauricio Caicedo Reina, Alejandro Ortiz, Braulio Insuasty, Dirk Zahn, Justin B. Davies, Marco Petasecca, Larry Lüer, Christoph J Brabec Molecular semiconductors have the potential to enable new possibilities in the fields of radiation detection and space applications, but they need to prove resilience against the ionizing radiation present in... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Sri Lanka faces a catastrophic scenario as relentless rains unleash devastating floods and landslides across the nation. At least 56 lives have been tragically lost, with 21 individuals still unaccounted for. The destruction has left over 600 homes in ruins, displacing nearly 44,000 residents.
Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Hanson-Young says environmental action and business interests linked Hanson-Young was asked if she could guarantee the targets wouldn’t damage the economy or business. She said the Greens were looking at the connection between the two, pointing to the devastating algal bloom in South Australia that had smashed local industry, fishing and tourism. You cannot continue to pretend that somehow the economy is off over there while the environment has nothing to do with it and that the climate has nothing to do with it. If we want a strong economy, we have to transition. We’ve got to do it faster. And the community wants it. No one told South Australians that when the climate crisis hit, they wouldn’t...
A strong winter storm is set to bring snow and ice to a large swath of the US starting today, which will impact travel for millions of Americans this weekend.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE05379J, Paper Libin Zeng, Xinyue Wang, Dashuai Wang, Xianyun Peng, Zhibin Liu, Na Wu, Kexin Wang, Zhongjian Li, Bin Yang, Qinghua Zhang, Lecheng Lei, Paolo Samorì, Yang Hou Electrochemical conversion of methane (CH4) represents a sustainable route for converting greenhouse gases into valuable liquid fuels and chemicals. However, achieving high-yield products at industrially relevant current densities remains a... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Several flights are delayed and parts of Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan could see six to 10 inches of snow Parts of the US midwest and the Great Lakes region are bracing for a strong storm this weekend, as an estimated 82 million Americans travel to gather in celebration of Thanksgiving. Some parts of the country are expecting cold, snowy conditions, and the weather has already caused some travel delays. On Thursday morning more than 800 flights were already delayed, most in the northern states. Continue reading...
Prime minister says deal ‘sets the state for an industrial transformation’, but project is likely to face wide opposition Mark Carney has agreed an energy deal with Alberta centred on plans for a new heavy oil pipeline reaching from the province’s oil sands to the Pacific coast, a politically volatile project that is expected to face stiff opposition. “It’s a great day for Alberta and a great day for Canada,” the prime minister said on Thursday as he met the Alberta premier, Danielle Smith. He said the agreement “sets the state for an industrial transformation” and involved not just a pipeline, but nuclear power and datacentres. “This is Canada working,” he said. Continue reading...
Climate data offers clues to what might have happened to people of the Indus River Valley and how that might relate to our own warming world.
Government urged to address situation that could mean homes and businesses going without on coldest days Business live – latest updates Ministers have been warned that Britain could face a looming gas supply crisis by the end of the decade and should draw up plans to guard against the emerging risk. The government’s energy advisers urged ministers to address an “emerging risk to gas supply security” that could mean homes and businesses going without gas during a prolonged period of cold weather. Continue reading...
[The Conversation Africa] A court ruling in France could give African countries more power to hold corporations to account when they pretend to be environmentally friendly. The Paris Judicial Court found global oil and gas giant TotalEnergies guilty of misleading commercial practices, in a case brought by three environmental organisations.
Environment group warns of ‘major risk’ to groundwater, which supplies 90% of Northern Territory water supply Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A plan by fossil fuel company Santos to expand gas exploration in the Beetaloo basin has been criticised by environmentalists who fear it may mark the beginning of a fracking rush in the Northern Territory. Santos has published plans to drill 12 fracking wells at Tanumbirini Station, a 5,000 sq km cattle station about 340km south-east of Katherine. Continue reading...
Scientists at Utrecht University in the Netherlands have identified a remarkable way the Gulf Stream could be saved - but there is a catch.
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, No Taste Like Home aims to rebuild trust between students and the land Juniper Stewart just turned 12. She wears a cropped orange sweater and her ginger curls in a bob. She used to like Taylor Swift, but now she’s more into the Cranberries and other indie rock. Juniper also knows how to identify a Pilobolus mushroom, which grows on “cow poop”, according to Juniper. She can confidently harvest plantain leaf, a ubiquitous wild plant that’s tasty in salads and sautées, and useful as a poultice on stings and poison ivy. She has paper bags full of sourwood leaves drying at home to make tea, and she’s delighted by the fact that when you touch jewelweed seed pods, they explode. Continue reading...
[Leadership] Nigeria could lose over $1 billion in direct agricultural export earnings and more than $3 billion in total economic value each year if it does not align with the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).
When ice freezes and melts, it creates vortices that drag warmer waters from the depths to the surface, where they eat away at the continent's rapidly degrading ice shelves.
Spain 's weather agency AEMET issued an orange storm alert on Thursday for Majorca and warned that huge waves were expected to hit the eastern coast of the island.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Vivo Energy expands Shell network to 195 Sites with launch of modern Mawanda road station
The domestic cat (Felis catus) descends from the African wildcat Felis lybica lybica. Its global distribution alongside humans testifies to its successful adaptation to anthropogenic environments. Uncertainty remains regarding whether domestic cats ...
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Accepted Manuscript DOI : 10.1039/D5EE06107E, Paper Long Pan, Kaining Cao, Mufan Cao, Min Gao, Yuan Zhang, Yang Zhou, Zhengming Sun Tellurium-based aqueous batteries (TeABs) promise high theoretical capacity but are constrained by sluggish Te 0 /Te 4+ conversion and rapid capacity fading. Here, we introduce a dilute electrolyte-heterostructure interlocking (DEHI) strategy that couples a... The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
Cyclone Senyar could bring more extreme weather to Indonesia this week.
Oil prices hit four-year lows amid Ukraine-Russia peace talks. JP Morgan predicts Brent could plunge to $30s per barrel by 2027, potentially pushing US petrol below £0.80/L.
Energy Environ. Sci. , 2025, Advance Article DOI : 10.1039/D5EE04460J, Paper Carlos D. Rodríguez-Gallegos, Oktoviano Gandhi, Huixuan Sun, Shi An Ting, Even Hjetland, Avi Alcalay, Philippe Selve, Daniel Reinhardt, Michael Chochole, Thomas Reindl Global analysis reveals that offshore floating PV could meet the global electricity demand several times over, with extensive areas already suitable for cost-competitive deployment. To cite this article before page numbers are assigned, use the DOI form of citation above. The content of this RSS Feed (c) The Royal Society of Chemistry
A pending framework agreement between Ottawa and Alberta to build an oil pipeline will not prompt Steven Guilbeault, a former Greenpeace activist, to quit Mark Carney's cabinet.
The deal to re-write the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act marks an end to a five-year struggle to fix the broken system Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Labor has struck a deal with the Greens to overhaul federal environmental protection laws on parliament’s final sitting day of the year, ending a five-year struggle to deliver on Graeme Samuel’s blueprint to fix the broken system. The Greens have agreed to support Labor’s re-write of the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act after securing further concessions from the government amid tense and prolonged negotiations. The deal will sideline Sussan Ley’s Coalition, which refused to yield on their...
Oil and gas firms were supposed to start reducing methane, a powerful driver of climate change. The agency is giving them more time and may cancel the requirement.
In its annual State of the Industry report, Enserva says total oil and gas capital spending is expected to drop by 5.6 per cent this year and by a further 2.2 per cent in 2026.
Energy Minister Stephen Lecce announced on Wednesday that the province had approved a plan from Ontario Power Generation to refurbish the plant's CANDU reactors.
The West Coast Oil Tanker Ban came into effect in 2019 and prohibits tankers from carrying more than 12,500 metric tons of crude oil along the northern coast of B.C.
Environment and Climate Change Canada will now be using a colour-coded system to make it easier to understand the severity of extreme weather.
The UN climate talks at COP30 once again brought the critical issue of climate finance to the forefront of global discussions. However, while much of the debate revolved around traditional forms of aid directed at developing countries most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, a faster, more transformative approach lies in expanding access to […]
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink I still spend a decent amount of time engaging with folks who disagree with me on X (nee Twitter). One thing there has recently caught my eye is the integration of Grok, xAI’s large language model (LLM), into twitter engagements. Users can ask Grok questions and get answers, and in many cases (particularly for scientific questions) these answers are not necessarily what they are looking for: Grok is somewhat of an outlier in the LLM space as its developers have tried to manipulate its outputs to fit their ideological priors (with some unfortunate results ). But even Grok is surprisingly consistent at giving scientifically accurate answers to questions about topics like climate change, vaccines, evolution, GMOs...
The first high-resolution images have been received from Copernicus Sentinel-1D and were shared publicly for the first time at the European Space Agency’s Ministerial Council, held today in Bremen, Germany. Glaciers in Antarctica, the tip of South America, as well as the city of Bremen, are visible in these stunning radar images.
Strategy paper released with budget allows new oil and gas projects to move ahead if they are linked to existing fields The government has ruled out new North Sea oil and gas exploration or lower taxes for fossil fuel companies as it struggles to protect workers from the industry’s collapse. In a strategy paper, Ed Miliband confirmed the crackdown on new North Sea exploration – although the energy secretary will still allow new offshore fossil fuel projects to move ahead as long as they are linked to existing fields. Continue reading...
EPA had previously said rule reducing fine particle matter from vehicles and industrial sources could prevent thousands of premature deaths a year The Trump administration is seeking to abandon a rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution, arguing that the Biden administration did not have authority to set the tighter standard on pollution from tailpipes, smokestacks and other industrial sources. The action follows moves by the administration last week to weaken federal rules protecting millions of acres of wetlands and streams and roll back protections for imperiled species and the places they live. In a separate action, the interior department proposed new oil drilling off the California and Florida coasts for the first time in decades, advancing a project that critics...
Drivers of electric cars will pay a road charge of 3p per mile, while plug-in hybrid drivers will pay 1.5p per mile from April 2028.
Tom Hiddleston narrates the third season of the Prehistoric Planet franchise.
How Multilevel Action Advances Colombia's Economic Transformation and Climate Goals sarah.brown@wri.org Wed, 11/26/2025 - 08:16 Cities are on the front line of climate impacts. They are home to most of the world’s population and economic activity and generate the majority of global emissions. Yet they’re also hubs of innovation and implementation, putting them at the center of efforts to tackle the climate crisis and accelerate the transition to a low-carbon, resilient economy. But, when it comes to climate action, much of the attention focuses on the role of national governments, while the essential role of collaboration among city, regional and national governments is often overlooked. From transportation and housing to energy and waste, what happens in cities...
The Trump administration's changes to the Rural Energy for America Program are facing bipartisan pushback.
[Global Witness] The high ambition articulated by the Brazilian COP Presidency at COP30's opening had notably faded by the end of the second week, reflecting the sobering realities of consensus-based decision-making
About 1 million households and more than 2.7 million people have been impacted by floods in 12 southern provinces triggered by heavy rains, said officials.
Rescuers recovered more bodies in the search for dozens of people buried under landslides or swept away after torrential rains unleashed flash floods and triggered landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra island, increasing the death toll to 17 and leaving six people missing, officials said on Wednesday. Rescue teams were struggling to reach affected areas in six regencies of North Sumatra province after the monsoon rains over the past week caused rivers to burst their banks, tearing through hilly...
Delhi emerges as India's most polluted region, with PM2.5 levels a staggering 20 times the WHO guideline. A new satellite study reveals the Indo-Gangetic airshed remains critically polluted, while the Northeast, particularly Assam-Tripura, is a growing concern. This year-round crisis demands a shift from city-centric to airshed-based pollution management.
In Sydney, public transport is suffering delays especially the T1 western line with trains not running between Parramatta, Richmond and St Marys.
Bogotá, Colombia — As US military activity ramps up in the Caribbean and the Pacific, Colombia’s president alleged the Trump administration’s pressure campaign on Venezuela is more about accessing the South American country’s oil than fighting drug trafficking. “(Oil) is at the heart of the matter,” Gustavo Petro told CNN in an exclusive interview, noting … The post CNN exclusive: Colombian president says oil is ‘at the heart of’ US pressure campaign on Venezuela appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The agency proposed extending the length of time that 11 plants can dispose of toxic coal ash in large, unlined ponds.
But even beach funding supporters warn requests to boost spending will face a challenging budget climate in the Florida Legislature.
In Brazil, an agricultural method is promoting the growth of native vegetation and preparing new forests for climate change.
The Transport Ministry has launched a PM2.5 reduction drive, pushing for the "Green List" registration of buses and trucks to support Bangkok's Low Emission Zone (LEZ).
[The Conversation Africa] India and South Africa are both navigating one of the toughest challenges of the 21st century: shifting their electricity systems away from ageing coal-fired power stations while ensuring people still have reliable, affordable energy.
Firefighters are bracing for catastrophic conditions as a blistering heatwave grips much of Australia, bringing soaring temperatures and heightened fire risk through Friday.
As Australians face a maelstrom of interconnected disasters, the climate catastrophe has become just one of many things to doomscroll about Guardian Essential poll: only a quarter of older Australians believe climate change can be prevented The Cop30 climate talks have ended in Brazil with a collective shrug of the shoulders after the Goliaths of the fossil energy industry once again flexed their muscles to show the world who is really in control. As our Pacific Island neighbours pleaded for their very survival, more than 1,600 industry lobbyists crashed the party, joining forcing with the Saudis and Russians to kibosh the phase-out of fossil fuels. Continue reading...
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Fuel from the pipeline, operated by BP, was first spotted in a ditch near an Everett, Washington, blueberry farm Investigators have identified the source of a leak in the Olympic pipeline two weeks after fuel was first spotted in a ditch near an Everett, Washington, blueberry farm. Oil and gas company BP, the operator of the pipeline, shared in a statement that it had determined the leak occurred in a 20in pipeline and not a neighboring 16in pipeline, allowing that pipeline to be restarted. Continue reading...
Beyond the Headlines: COP30’s Outcomes and Disappointments wil.thomas@wri.org Tue, 11/25/2025 - 16:44 The 2025 UN climate talks wrapped on Saturday, Nov. 22 after negotiations pushed into overtime. The resulting decision secured some important wins, both inside and outside the negotiations. But it omitted some of the big-ticket items many hoped to see. With efforts to halt temperature rise severely off track and climate disasters becoming ever-more destructive , the summit (COP30) aimed to establish clear pathways to deliver past pledges and put the world on a safer track. A key question was how countries would address lagging ambition in their new climate commitments (NDCs). Hopes that countries would commit to roadmaps to end fossil fuel use and halt deforestation...
Greta Thunberg and a group of environmental activists undertook a shocking protest in Venice, dyeing the Grand Canal bright green to raise awareness about insufficient fossil fuel regulations at a UN climate summit. However, their bold actions resulted in a two-day prohibition and fines, as many deemed their approach disrespectful to the historic UNESCO site.
The Environmental Protection Agency will no longer defend Biden-era limits on fine-particle pollution, which causes heart and lung disease.
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Results show a ‘general sense of gloom’ as fewer Australians now believe climate change is caused by humans compared with March Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Twice as many older Australians than young adults believe the world cannot do anything to prevent the worst effects of our rapidly heating climate, according to the latest Guardian Essential poll. The poll of 1,020 Australians last week,also found just 53% of people think climate change is happening and is caused by human activity. That has declined one point from March 2025, when 54% of respondents said the same. Continue reading...
The SonTierra ensemble uses rhythms and melodies to start conversations about climate change. The post Songs for a fevered Earth appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Thailand’s navy will deploy an aircraft carrier to the flood-stricken south, as public outcry mounts over the government’s response to a crisis that has hit about 2 million people and left an entire southern city under water. Heavy late monsoon rains, compounded by the La Nina climate pattern, have battered Southeast Asia for weeks, with scores killed in floods and landslides in central Vietnam and Thailand, and floods now striking south into Malaysia. Five days of continuous rains have pounded...
Campaigners say closure of loophole making it cheaper to export rather than recycle will boost circular economy The UK could end its reliance on exporting plastic waste by 2030 to support the creation of 5,400 new jobs and take responsibility for the environmental impact of its waste, according to research. The report said up to 15 new recycling facilities could be built by the end of the decade, attracting more than £800m of private investment. The increase in capacity would help generate almost £900m of economic value every year, providing at least £100m in new tax revenues annually. Continue reading...
Evidence that the whales and other marine animals are particularly vulnerable to sound is driving calls for quieter vessels The delicate clicks and whistles of narwhals carry through Tasiujaq, locally known as Eclipse Sound, at the eastern Arctic entrance of the Northwest Passage. A hydrophone in this shipping corridor off Baffin Island, Nunavut, captures their calls as the tusked whales navigate their autumn migration route to northern Baffin Bay. But as the Nordic Odyssey, a 225-metre ice-class bulk carrier servicing the nearby iron ore mine, approaches, its low engine rumble gives way to a wall of sound created by millions of collapsing bubbles from its propeller. The narwhals’ acoustic signals, evolved for one of Earth’s quietest environments, fall silent. Continue reading...
[Global Witness] An investigation by Global Witness links some of the world's most popular chocolates, including Mars, Magnums, KitKat, Hersheys and Dairy Milk, to a new deforestation crisis in Liberia
[The Conversation Africa] Delhi: 442. Lahore: 334. Beijing: 16. These are the levels of PM 2.5, one of the principle measures for air pollution, on November 19.
A report catalogs halting progress since the Oil & Gas Decarbonization Charter was signed at the U.N. climate summit in 2023.
The British government says it will force down bills and emissions by insulating millions of cold, drafty homes. That plan is unraveling.
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