Climate change, combined with development in high-risk areas, is making urban wildfires more likely. The post Urban firestorm devastates Spokane as dense smoke envelops the Northwest appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Michigan Supreme Court has ordered state regulators to reconsider a key permit that allowed a planned tunnel to carry an oil pipeline under part of the Great Lakes to move forward.
Hungary and Romania face energy crisis as record-low river levels force atomic power plants to reduce output Europe live – latest updates Romanian naval forces carried out a controlled explosion to help redirect vital cooling water from the drought-hit Danube to the country’s last working nuclear reactor, as neighbouring Hungary said it may be able to eke out two more days of power from its only atomic plant. Hungary and Romania have been forced to shut down nuclear reactors cooled by the Danube for the first time, as record-low water levels deepen fears of an energy crisis across the region. Romania has declared a nationwide state of emergency throughout August stemming from a decline in electricity production after record low Danube river levels led to the shutdown at the Cernavodǎ...
Britons face paying up to £100 million more in energy bills every year because of hundreds of faulty meters on offshore wind farms. There 800 meters running backwards on land and at sea.
A 12-year-old Cambridge student, Ahmed Abdelsalam, has created VERDA, a system that captures energy from movement like walking, wind and waves. His clean energy idea has earned him a place among 10 finalists in the 2026 3M Young Scientist Challenge, where he will compete for a $25,000 prize.
Explosives used to move a large rock and let more water flow to cool nuclear power plant To give you an idea about the challenge Romania and Hungary are facing, the Danube’s water flow has fallen to 1,500 cubic meters per second in Romania, less than a third of its July average. The backstory behind this explosion is that last Friday, Romania has declared a nationwide state of emergency throughout August stemming from a decline in electricity production after record low Danube river levels disrupted power generation. Continue reading...
How should older people talk to children and grandchildren about climate change and rising temperatures without overwhelming them? Lesley Morrison explores that question, arguing for honest but kind conversations.
Budapest loses 40 percent of the country’s electricity generation as water levels continue to drop.
The world's largest oil processing facility has emerged as the next flashpoint in the Iran conflict, with potentially immediate consequences for global energy markets and Republicans facing tough midterm races.
If you're about to set off driving across the country on a road trip, you might think about getting an oil change first. Here's what to know.
Scientists in Antarctica have to deal with extreme cold, wind and months of total darkness while they carry out their research. Inland, the temperature can plummet below minus 80 degrees Celsius (minus 112 degrees Fahrenheit) during winter, while wind speeds of over 100km/h (62mph) – and even over 200km/h – can be experienced for days at a time. While diesel has long been the main energy source for power and heating at research stations in the icy continent, they are now shifting towards...
The Indian rupee strengthened against the US dollar on Monday morning. Falling global crude oil prices and a weaker US dollar supported the rupee's rise. Foreign fund inflows and higher forex reserves also provided additional support. Easing geopolitical concerns after US President Donald Trump delayed strikes on Iran helped markets. The Reserve Bank of India's continued intervention further bolstered the currency's performance.
[ENA] Addis Ababa, August 2, 2026 (ENA--As the world grapples with intensifying climate change, accelerating environmental degradation, and the alarming loss of biodiversity, Ethiopia stands on the threshold of an extraordinary national moment. Only hours remain before millions of Ethiopians unite to plant 800 million seedlings in a single day--a scale of collective environmental action rarely witnessed anywhere in the world.
On a cloudy evening in late April, a tech event hosted at Beijing’s National Convention Centre by Contemporary Amperex Technology Ltd (CATL) drew nearly 1,000 people eager for a glimpse of next-generation electric vehicle (EV) batteries that could reshape the global automotive landscape. Gao Huan, chief technology officer for the auto business at CATL, the world’s largest producer of EV batteries, exuded confidence while promoting the new Shenxing product series. According to the company, its...
Oil prices dropped significantly as United States and Iran negotiations offered hope for de-escalation. Uncertainty surrounds these talks and ongoing security risks persist along vital shipping lanes. Brent crude futures experienced a sharp decline after President Trump announced potential discussions with Iran. This followed a substantial rally last month fueled by renewed conflict and tanker attacks.
India is funding half the cost of deepwater oil and gas exploration wells. This new scheme aims to reduce reliance on imported energy supplies. The government will support sixty exploration wells over the next five years. This initiative encourages companies to explore previously avoided offshore areas. Shared infrastructure will also lower development costs for new discoveries.
Staying on top of car maintenance is important, especially the oil and filter. Ford decided to make that job a lot more difficult than it needs to be.
Panamint Capital broke ground on a $1.7 billion solar and storage project at the Calvert coal mine. The mine and an adjacent coal plant will stay online.
Export disruptions from the Gulf, Russia and Kazakhstan due to geopolitical conflicts meant that successive OPEC+ have remained largely on paper, causing little impact on the market. Major oil producers in the Gulf have not been able to increase exports due to the closure of Hormuz enforced by Iran.
Hungary is fully shutting down its sole nuclear power plant for the first time due to the record low levels of the Danube River, straining energy supplies and posing a major test for the economy and new Prime Minister Péter Magyar. One of the two reactors still operating at the Paks plant was shut down early on Sunday, with the final one powering down later in the day, according to Magyar. He cited the progressively lower water levels, which are causing a shortage of water for cooling at the...
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 26, 2026 thru Sat, August 1, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (7 articles) State of the climate: Rapidly developing El Niño raises chance of record-warm 2026 Chances of a record setting 2026 El Niño rapidly increase, taking us closer to an important warming threshold. Carbon Brief, Zeke Hausfather, Jul 24, 2026. Why is Germany building roads for yesterday's climate? As the Autobahn buckles under heat waves, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix that — so what's the holdup? DW, Tim Schauenberg, Jul 28, 2026. Summer of Heat, Fires and Storms Is...
Some 98% of active climate scientists say climate change is happening, and is man-made. Nonetheless, a new study shows the number of climate-change skeptics in Germany has increased. Why is that?
While biodiesel offers environmental advantages over conventional diesel fuel, it's far from a magic bullet; there are some drawbacks to using the biofuel.
Indian Oil Corporation has significantly increased its spot crude purchases to nearly eighty-four percent. This strategic shift occurred after Middle East supply routes faced disruptions. The company also diversified imports from West Africa and Latin America. Despite higher crude costs, Indian Oil reported its highest-ever first-quarter crude throughput. Fuel sales and market share saw notable increases during the period.
Shetland is making a very disproportionate contribution to the UK’s transition away from fossil fuels but the people are not benefiting.
President Trump threatened very hard hits on Iran, potentially targeting energy infrastructure. Reports suggest fresh strikes could begin as early as this weekend. The United States and Israel are discussing coordinated attacks on oil refineries and power plants. This operation would mark Israel's direct involvement in a new phase of strikes. White House aides reportedly raised strong objections to the proposed military campaign.
The tech giant announced on Thursday it had integrated its Nano Banana 2 image-generation model into Google Earth, which allowed users to 'type whatever you want to see'.
Lawmakers from both parties, along with industry trade groups, have raised concerns over a section of the legislation that would allow Trump to impose hefty tariffs on countries that buy significant volumes of Russian oil and gas.
In the heyday of North Sea oil, 'Granite City' Aberdeen could boast Britain's biggest concentration of millionaires - yet the former boom town has suffered a stark decline.
Canadian oil producer Imperial Oil announced Friday that it more than doubled its second-quarter profit amidst a surge in world oil prices.
Enbridge announced Friday that it is postponing a 250 barrel per day expansion of its Mainline pipeline network used to transport Canadian crude oil to U.S. markets.
A climate scientist says Earth is "passing the limits of adaptation" when it comes to withstanding the effects of climate change.
Australia’s flagship emissions policy is like bailing out a boat with a teaspoon while adding water by the bucketload.
A coal mine explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province left at least 34 people dead.
Under the proposed arrangement, Kazakh facilities would process Russian oil to cover local market needs while returning a portion of the refined gasoline and diesel back to Russia.
U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres implored nations to slash fossil fuel use as record heat and wildfires affect large areas of the globe.
The European Space Agency's two-satellite HydroGNSS Scout mission has completed commissioning and is now in full scientific operations.Following extensive testing and validation of the satellites, instruments and ground segment, HydroGNSS data are now freely available to users worldwide, opening new opportunities to advance our understanding of water availability and the impacts of climate change on Earth's water cycle.
[This Day] Residents and traditional leaders of the oil-producing Aiyetoro community in Ilaje Local Government Area of Ondo State have raised fresh concerns over the worsening impact of climate change and coastal erosion, warning that the historic coastal settlement is on the verge of extinction unless the federal government urgently intervenes with a permanent sea embankment project.
U.S. oil and gas companies have seen profits soar, largely a result from disruptions related to the Iran war.
British oil giant BP announced it would sell its North Sea business, ending six decades of exploration and extraction on the U.K. Continental Shelf.
Heat waves are simultaneously hitting Europe, North America, and Asia, driven in part by the hot waters in the tropical Pacific—and climate change.
[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Evidence is growing that the people most affected by HIV are also the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely The extreme heat and drought stoking huge wildfires in Spain and France were made far more likely by the climate crisis, a scientific analysis has found. Global heating made hot, dry and windy weather at least 20 times more likely in Spain and twice as likely in France, experts from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) consortium calculated . The finding is the latest to pin the blame for the continent’s sweltering and deadly summer firmly on the heating caused by the burning of oil, gas and coal. Continue reading...
Global warming also doubled the likelihood of this year’s tinderbox conditions in France, says snap scientific analysis.
Global oil markets remain volatile as tensions flare between the U.S. and Iran.
The Iran war has given Europe’s largest energy company and its peers a significant short-term financial boost.
Campaigners worry politicians will have moved on by time of elections in which Marine Le Pen is expected to challenge As dozens of forest wildfires burned across France this week amid the summer’s fourth brutal heatwave and increasing air pollution, some wondered whether voters’ first-hand experience of the climate emergency would change the political debate ahead of next year’s presidential election. The Green leader, Marine Tondelier , who cut short a tour of France on medical advice that at seven months pregnant she should avoid breathing smoke-filled air in the south-west near a huge wildfire in Gironde, said the political class still had its head in the sand. Continue reading...
“The science is settled.” It’s Sacramento’s answer to every climate question. And if we’re talking about economics, also known as the “dismal science,” that’s right: California’s climate change policies have failed. They impose huge costs, for no apparent benefit to the planet. Climate science can tell us the Earth is warming. What it doesn’t measure...
[This Day] Kartel Energy Limited, a solar solutions provider, has trained more than 1,000 industry professionals across six Nigerian cities through its 2026 Technical Masterclass, as the indigenous solar equipment manufacturer moves to close the technical knowledge gap slowing the country's renewable energy transition.
The era of battery anxiety could soon be ending as silicon-carbon batteries make their way into smartphones, electric vehicles and other everyday devices.
Electric vehicles offer greater resilience in urban flooding situations. Their sealed motors and battery packs prevent catastrophic engine damage common in petrol cars. Modern EVs meet stringent waterproofing standards, minimizing electrical risks during waterlogged commutes. While deep submersion poses risks for all vehicles, EVs are engineered to withstand typical flood conditions. This engineering advantage makes them a more intelligent choice for India's changing weather patterns.
Scientists have revealed what would happen if the out-of-control Suffolk wildfires reached the Sizewell B nuclear power station, as firefighters continue battling the blaze.
The wildfires burning across Europe and North America highlight the urgent need for action now – as climate change, land-use pressures and human activity make severe fires more likely in the future.
This story was originally published by Wired and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Firefighters in France are confronting a phenomenon never seen in the region before: fire clouds. It’s a sign of the intensity of the blazes burning—and how climate change is upping the odds that they appear. A wave of fires has swept over France and Spain, […]
Disruption to global supplies of oil and liquid natural gas through the Strait of Hormuz has pushed up prices.
A fragile food system, uneven public health messaging, and global warming are all working to supercharge the parasite’s spread.
Oil prices declined on Thursday after a significant rally the previous day. Crude oil continued to move out of the Middle East despite escalating conflict. Shipping activity indicated that oil supplies were still finding routes out of the region. Military actions intensified with US-Saudi strikes targeting Iran-backed forces in Iraq. Saudi Arabia is reportedly assembling a coalition to protect Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks.
[New Times] The government is exploring a system that would allow households, businesses and institutions generating electricity from rooftop solar panels to sell surplus power to the national grid, as the country seeks to expand electricity generation to meet rising demand.
Jordanian military says it intercepted five missiles targeting the kingdom after US military says it hit dozens of Revolutionary Guard targets on Thursday US launches fresh strikes on Iran after days-long pause, amid fears the war is widening A liquefied natural gas tanker controlled by QatarEnergy exited the strait of Hormuz overnight – the first such vessel visible on ship-tracking data to leave the waterway since 11 July, data from analytics firms showed on Thursday. The Al Areesh tanker , which loaded a cargo at Qatar’s Ras Laffan terminal around 4-6 July, sailed out of the strait overnight on 29 July, according to Kpler and LSEG data. Continue reading...
Policy analysts at the centrist think tank Third Way say Trump's tariffs and antagonism are closing off avenues to financing U.S.-European nuclear ventures.
The move could further inflame tensions between state and federal leaders over offshore oil drilling.
The state attorney general said she doesn’t need the Legislature’s permission to sue fossil fuel producers for contributing to climate change.
Global sales of electric cars are expected to grow 10 percent this year, hitting 29 percent of total car sales.
Researchers at Caltech and Sophia Space, a start-up, have developed a technology using solar power to prevent computer equipment from overheating in orbit.
A popular hot chilli oil has been recalled amid concerns an undeclared allergen could trigger a serious reaction.
[Premium Times] An official disclosed that the Abia State Climate Change Policy Document was awaiting the governor's approval, describing it as a major step toward addressing environmental challenges in the state.
India's trade pact with the US awaits tariff competitiveness restoration for its first phase. Minister Piyush Goyal stated India needs a comparative advantage over rival nations. This condition must be met before the bilateral trade agreement can commence. Meanwhile, a US legislative proposal could impose tariffs on Russian energy buyers. India has increased its Russian crude oil purchases amid supply disruptions.
The federal government is investing nearly $7 million across eight clean energy projects in the Yukon, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut, Environment Minister Julie Dabrusin announced at a press conference on Wednesday in Whitehorse.
Climate change is helping invasive species to not only establish themselves across the continent but to stay alive for longer. Scientists suggest we get used to it.
This July 23, 2026, illustration depicts charged particles from a solar storm stripping away charged particles of Mars’ atmosphere, one of the processes of Martian atmosphere loss studied by NASA’s MAVEN (Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution) mission. NASA MAVEN mission scientists have found that certain types of auroras on Mars form in a similar way […]
[Nyasa Times] Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) has raised expectations for a more stable power supply following the commissioning of a 20MW/40MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), a project the utility hopes will begin addressing the country's chronic electricity shortfalls.
The Energy and Natural Resources markup included a bipartisan geothermal package.
Want your mower to survive the summer? Discover the crucial difference in motor oil types and why using the wrong bottle will destroy your engine.
It’s one of the reasons global sea levels are rising. The post Climate change causes the ocean’s waters to expand appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Stocks slumped Wednesday morning and oil prices jumped over 6% after President Trump vowed to “beat the f--king s--t out of” Iran – fueling fears of a lasting conflict that could reheat inflation and push the Fed to hike interest rates.
California is set to roll out its own instant rebate program to assist drivers in purchasing their first new or used EV.
Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi met Cypriot Ambassador to Egypt Polly Ioannou to discuss accelerating joint natural gas projects and expanding cooperation in the mining sector. Badawi said that Egypt and Cyprus have made steady progress in developing Cypriot gas fields and connecting them to Egypt’s gas infrastructure through partnerships with major … The post Egypt, Cyprus discuss strengthening energy cooperation appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly reaffirmed the government’s commitment to expanding Egypt’s oil and natural gas sector, describing it as a vital pillar of the national economy and a major driver of energy security, investment and economic growth. During a meeting in New Alamein City with Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, Madbouly stressed … The post PM: Government committed to expanding Egypt’s oil, gas sector appeared first on Egypt Independent.
New federal data shows that AI demand helped push U.S. power sector emissions up last year.
Oil is jumping on Wednesday after Iran resumed attacks against the U.S. after a brief lull in fighting.
Brutal price wars among manufacturers have caused solar panel prices to plummet, making renewable energy cheaper than ever.
A feasibility study for the Western Australian project will show the project is uneconomic and requires government subsidies, experts say Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates 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 Leading Australian climate policy experts say a new oil refinery in Western Australia would be an investment in “dinosaur technology” that would require public subsidy and do little to solve the country’s fuel security. The Albanese government announced a $4m early-stage feasibility study with the WA government for a new oil refinery in the Pilbara region on Tuesday, but experts said the money would be better spent on green technology...
The bills would help the medical and education sectors prepare for the impacts of climate change.
The government is counting on a new generation of Italians who see nuclear power as a source of low-carbon electricity and a tool to help fight climate change.
A new climate study suggests centuries of drought added pressure to the Bronze Age societies that inspired Homer's The Odyssey, revealing how environmental stress, food insecurity and failing trade networks may have shaped a world of collapse and survival.
Wind turbines are a highly effective, but also somewhat complicated way of generating energy. How does the U.S. Department of Energy plan to change that?
Leaked documents have revealed the Trump administration's plan to quadruple US nuclear power by 2050, and five states have already been chosen to host dump sites.
A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This student-led idea highlights future possibilities for sustainable Antarctic energy.
Most stocks climbed on Tuesday, buoyed by falling oil prices and strong corporate earnings. However, chipmakers continued to drop.
Some have called for Nuremberg-style trials against big oil. But there are laws already on the books to describe companies’ conduct The sky outside is hazy orange, and my five-year-old son is screaming bloody murder. “Sorry, buddy, we have to stay inside,” I say. “It’s not safe to breathe out there.” I had told him we’d be going to the beach today. Something inside me tears a little as I wonder how many promises he’ll see similarly broken in the coming years. Far too many parents were forced to have some version of this conversation with their children this month, as smoke from record-breaking wildfires poured across the midwest and north-east. Some of them already had to tell their kids that their Fourth of July festivities were canceled because of the lethal heatwave that caused numerous...
Climate-driven disasters are reaching “nightmare proportions” due to humanity’s “addiction” to fossil fuels, a top UN official warned on Tuesday.
The installations help keep electricity flowing at this Wisconsin reservation even when a major storm knocks out grid power. The post Menominee Nation elders are getting solar and battery systems appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Uganda is currently facing a severe deforestation crisis, losing 23% of its tree cover between 2000 and 2020. Because the country's economy relies heavily on small-scale farming, this forest loss is largely driven by expanding agricultural land, alongside logging and fossil fuel extraction.
Skeptical Science is partnering with Gigafact to produce fact briefs — bite-sized fact checks of trending claims. You can submit claims you think need checking via the tipline . Do solar plants require backup from fossil fuels? Solar plants require backup, but it doesn’t have to be from fossil fuels. A combination of renewables, energy storage, and long-distance transmission can reliably power the majority of the U.S. without relying on coal, oil, or natural gas, as one 2017 research paper describes. Renewables like wind can generate under cloudy conditions, while surplus solar from brighter weather can be stored in utility-scale batteries for rainy days. Additionally, transmission from neighboring regions can assist solar capacity drops. The Department of Energy...
Oil prices extended losses as diplomatic talks eased supply disruption concerns. Brent crude futures and WTI crude touched their lowest levels since July. The Caspian Pipeline Consortium resumed oil loadings after a suspension. However, Middle East supply disruption fears persist amid drone attacks. US crude inventories likely declined while distillate stockpiles increased.
President Donald Trump said Monday that the United States has sold more than $13 billion worth of Venezuelan oil so far this year following the capture of authoritarian President Nicolas Maduro.
The listing comes as 1947 Oil & Gas pursues an acquisition of privately held Renaissance Offshore, which produces about 3,350 barrels of oil equivalent a day off Louisiana.
Investors should begin positioning in sectors that could benefit from a potential "Super El Niño" weather pattern, as climate forecasters warn that intensifying heat and drought later this year may reshape demand across agriculture, energy and consumer industries, according to analysts.
New Prime Minister to decide fate of controversial North Sea oil field projects amid Iran war fallout
Multiple environmental groups are concerned the Alberta government's proposed oil pipeline route poses a risk to southern resident killer whales. They are protected under the Species At Risk Act, but the Carney government is considering changes that would give cabinet power to exempt certain projects from the "jeopardy test" for species at risk.
The Houthi threat to Saudi oil exports comes as Japan, South Korea and the Philippines are still reeling from the closure of the strait of Hormuz Governments in Asia are scrambling to avoid their second major energy crisis in six months, as another maritime chokepoint in the Middle East faces a violent blockade, leaving only the Suez canal completely open for the free movement of gulf oil. Countries like Japan, the Philippines, Thailand and South Korea – which rely on Middle East oil for up to 90% of their imports – are working to secure supplies after Yemen’s Houthis launched a blockade of Saudi Arabian shipping passing through the Bab al-Mandab strait, which forms the southern entrance to the Red Sea. Continue reading...
Water levels in Chestermere Lake, just east of Calgary, were expected to return to normal on Monday after the flow into the lake was paused on Friday due to an oil spill.
Climate change is upping the odds of major wildfires, creating a need for new tools to combat them.
Stocks were mixed on Monday as the market received contrasting signals: oil plummeted on hopes of U.S.-Iran talks, which brought optimism to the stocks market, but chipmakers dropped again.
Brent crude drops 9% to below $88 a barrel, prompting UK government bond yields to fall Business live – latest updates Oil prices have dropped sharply as traders bet that a pause in US attacks on Iran could prevent an escalation in the conflict that would further restrict global supply. Brent crude, the international benchmark for oil, fell 9% to below $88 a barrel on Monday morning, after climbing to $100 last week when the Iran-aligned Houthis attacked Saudi Arabian oil tankers in the Red Sea. Continue reading...
[Premium Times] Residents of Unyenge, an oil-producing community in Akwa Ibom, have demanded access to ₦126.85 billion in gas flare penalties, insisting that the funds be used to restore their degraded environment, as provided under the Petroleum Industry Act.
[Leadership] Residents of communities selected for intervention under the Nigeria Climate Adaptation-Erosion and Watershed Project (NEWMAP-EIB), have expressed concerns over the prolonged delay in the commencement of erosion and flood control projects, saying recurring flash floods continue to threaten lives and property.
With gas prices soaring, my electric car was the cheapest mode of transportation for a trip to Wisconsin. The post I saved more than $200 on my EV road trip appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb has decreased after Yemen's Houthi rebels continued to attack Saudi oil facilities along the Red Sea coast as the group seeks to enforce an embargo of the country.
Oil is plummeting after the U.S. and Iran halted strikes in the Middle East.
[The Conversation Africa] Climate change is affecting cities more and more. This creates major challenges, but it also gives fast-growing cities, especially in sub-Saharan Africa, the chance to adapt to global warming in new and better ways.
After decades of fighting desertification with straw, plants and plastic, Chinese researchers have turned to bamboo – one of the most resilient and sustainable materials on the planet. The fastest-growing plant on Earth has the potential to help overcome challenges with current sand-fixing methods including short lifespan, ecological risks and health issues. Beijing on July 22 released a five-year conservation plan for the country’s forests and grasslands, which includes projects to be...
Companies that produce and sell anything that gets shipped using fuel reported cost impacts from an earlier spike in energy prices after the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran.
Bank of England expected to keep rates on hold on Thursday but renewed Iran conflict casts shadow over energy costs The Bank of England could be forced to tear up its economic forecasts and raise interest rates later this year if oil prices return to above $100 a barrel, according to City economists. Before a meeting of Bank officials on Thursday, economists said that while an interest rate hike would probably be avoided this week there could be some in the future because of conflict in the Middle East. Continue reading...
There's a lot of conflicting data on how long a nuclear power plant can last, with some erroneously stating nuclear plants have to be retired after a set time.
Markets anticipate another volatile week as investors track Middle East developments and oil prices. The US Federal Reserve's policy meeting outcome will also significantly influence investor sentiment. Domestic economic signals will emerge from the release of June Industrial Production data. A busy earnings season featuring heavyweight companies is expected to drive stock-specific movements. Investors will closely scrutinize the Federal Reserve's assessment of inflation and growth.
Blazes near Madrid coming under control but efforts to contain huge fire near Bordeaux hampered by windy conditions Authorities in France are battling to contain a huge wildfire near Bordeaux in the south-west as Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, warned Spain and the Iberian peninsula were suffering the effects of the climate emergency. Efforts to extinguish the blaze in the Gironde region of France – which has consumed an area four times the size of Paris and caused nearly 220,000 people to be evacuated – were hampered by windy conditions on Saturday night. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Tadej Pogačar is expected to ride to victory on the Champs-Élysées in Paris when the Tour de France ends Sunday. While his commanding performance has left little doubt about the outcome, the journey to the finale has been remarkable for another reason: […]
Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi announced Saturday, July 25, 2026, that Egypt’s crude oil production hit its highest level in nearly two years, driven by settling partner dues to boost local output. Inspecting Alexandria Petroleum Company refinery projects, Badawi explained that increased production and refinery supply fueled a 2026 refining boom. Operating rates rose to 80%, meeting … The post Petroleum Minister: Egypt’s crude oil production reaches highest level in two years appeared first on Egypt Independent.
When summer rolls around, many parents scramble to sign up their young kids for outdoor activities. But what do you do when extreme heat and wildfire smoke increasingly make the outdoors dangerous?
The strikes by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels could add to the pressure on global oil markets on top of disruptions caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued an orange alert warning of heavy rain and even snow in the Sahtu and Beaufort Delta regions.
This story was originally published by Slate and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. President Donald Trump is displeased and waging economic war with Canada yet again, this time because…our northern neighbor isn’t doing enough to fight the effects of climate change? “We are holding Canada responsible for the fact that they are not properly […]
From an AI-powered cute little pangolin, heat mapping to cool down cities and animals reducing wildfire risks by doing their thing, these real-world climate hacks are helping communities stay ahead of a changing planet.
Thailand faces growing risks of another surge in global oil prices as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East threaten energy supplies, highlighting the urgent need to accelerate the country’s transition to clean energy, vice-Finance Minister Santitarn Sathirathai said on Friday.
This climate phenomenon could cause a massive global temperature spike and cause economic losses of $10 trillion by 2032.
A former coal site in Texas is getting a massive solar makeover.
Christopher Lee Drummond, 40, the heir to the Drummond Company coal mining fortune, was arrested Monday in Jefferson County, Alabama for alleged assaults on his wife Alexis Drummond, 37.
[ANGOP] Icolo & Bengo -- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Public Electricity Production Company (Prodel), Pedro Afonso, assured on Thursday (23), in the province of Icolo & Bengo, that around 91% of the energy currently consumed across the national territory comes from renewable sources.
A consumer commission ordered Flipkart and a seller to refund Rs 2.14 lakh. The Powai resident received beard growth oil instead of an iPhone 14 Pro. This compensation covers the phone's price and mental agony. Flipkart faced ex parte proceedings for failing to resolve the issue. Apple India was dismissed from the case as the dispute was about delivery.
Some tankers are avoiding the Red Sea and will sail to Asia through the Suez Canal after the Houthis began striking ships carrying Saudi oil in the waterway, a new report detailed.
With Spain declaring an emergency, France seeking EU help and Canada dealing with more than 900 hot spots, wildfires are out of control. Monocultures and climate change are partly to blame but can we stop the burning?
Oil companies face new legal challenges, such as a recent suit for wrongful death, and older cases that are creeping toward trial.
Oil surged to $100 per barrel after Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea. And, President Trump overnight replaced expiring tariffs with a slew of new ones.
The US is aligning itself with dictators and autocrats to prevent those accused of genocide, ethnic cleansing and war crimes from ever facing justice Barely a month appears to go by without Donald Trump making a fresh attempt to destroy the international rules-based order. The US has pulled funding from dozens of international institutions, shut down USAID and withdrawn from the Paris climate agreement. Nato may survive on paper, but Trump has made clear that he has little interest in coming to the aid of any ally that is attacked. The Board of Peace is clearly an attempt to sideline the United Nations. But the state department’s announcement last week that it wishes to dismantle the international criminal court “brick by brick” could be Trump’s most frightening move of all. Steve Bloomfield...
The Renewable Energy Industry Club under the Federation of Thai Industries has called on the government to allow renewable power producers with expired adder tariffs to sell electricity directly to fast-growing data centres, which require vast amounts of clean energy.
The war has been a wake-up call for Gulf oil producers, who are determined to become less dependent on a transit point that hugs Iran’s coast.
Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by First Nations.
The U.S. war with Iran escalated and global oil prices surged again Thursday as Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen attacked two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Andy Burnham's 'terrified' Energy Secretary hid from scrutiny on her first official visit to Aberdeen to meet oil and gas executives yesterday.
Miatta Fahnbulleh excluded the media and failed to issue a read-out after meeting North Sea leaders in a UK Government office in Scotland's energy capital.
The EU has watered down its latest round of sanctions on Moscow after concluding that banning Greek companies from transporting Russian gas to third countries could hand strategically important shipping assets to China. To remove a Greek veto against the 21st package of measures aimed at hobbling Russia’s war machine, the bloc’s member states agreed to allow EU operators to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) to third countries for one year. Officials explained that China’s...
As of 11 a.m. eastern on Thursday, Brent crude prices were around US$100.60 per barrel as conflict in the Red Sea drove oil tanker traffic in the crucial Bab el-Mandeb strait down.
France recorded over five thousand excess deaths during a recent heatwave. This extreme weather event caused the highest death toll since two thousand three. Elderly individuals accounted for two-thirds of the total fatalities recorded. Hospitals faced significant pressure from a surge in heat-related illnesses. Scientists link these intense heatwaves to human-induced climate change.
Benchmark rises sharply over fears Houthi militia could strangle Saudi exports as US-Iran fighting intensifies The oil price has climbed back above $100 a barrel for the first time in two months, as a fresh escalation of the Middle East conflict threatens to compound disruption to global oil supplies. The benchmark oil price rose sharply on Thursday, after reaching $95 a barrel the day before amid fears that Yemen’s Houthi militia could strangle Saudi oil exports through the Red Sea while US-Iran tensions over oil flows through the strait of Hormuz intensify. Continue reading...
Stocks are sinking on Thursday as escalating clashes in the Middle East send oil soaring, while rekindled inflation fears and concerns over AI spending are leading stocks to plummet.
Greece received an exemption allowing its shipping firms to continue transporting Russian liquefied natural gas from the Arctic.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Amid a summer of dangerous heat, drought, and floods, a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss global heating as a “con job” and a “hoax.” It’s a sign that attempts […]
The Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters stated in a press release on Wednesday, that US President Donald Trump has resumed threatening Iran with strikes on its infrastructure. “The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, and if any vessel is permitted passage, it will proceed solely along the designated route and under the previously announced protocols,” the headquarters’ … The post “Not a single drop of oil”: Iran issues stark warning to US over infrastructure threats appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Live, rolling coverage of business, economics and financial markets as traders fear attacks from Yemen and Iran creating ‘two-chokepoint problem’ The Houthi attacks off the coast of Yemen targeted Saudi Arabian tankers, but two Chinese vessels carrying Saudi oil appear to be trying to exit the Bab el-Mandeb strait, Reuters reports. From Reuters: Two Chinese supertankers carrying a combined 4 million barrels of Saudi Arabian oil are exiting the Red Sea via the Bab el-Mandeb strait on Thursday, shipping data showed, even as a Saudi vessel came under attack in the region. The ships’ attempt to transit the strait will clearly test how tightly the Houthis will impose the naval blockade on Saudi Arabia they announced on Monday. Continue reading...
Cooking on natural gas stoves is an under-recognized and important source of indoor air pollution, creating nitrogen dioxide and other compounds.
NSW is falling further behind its legislated targets to cut climate pollution by 50 cent by 2030 and 70 per cent by 2035.
Record heat, wildfire threats, and an unprecedented stage modification highlighted the growing challenge global warming poses to endurance sports.
Crude oil prices surged as Middle East conflict escalated on Thursday. Brent crude rose above $96 a barrel and WTI climbed past $88. Fresh attacks on oil tankers in the Red Sea fueled supply concerns. Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed control of the Strait of Hormuz. Houthi naval blockades further amplified worries over global energy shipments.
Embracing solar engineering research that could help reduce global warming might also provide a temporary lifeline for fossil fuels, a former Trump adviser said.
A record-dry winter and extreme heat — and decades of overuse, chronic drought and climate change — are threatening to pummel the lake to near historic lows.
Wildfires raged on Wednesday in Sicily, southwestern France and central Spain, having claimed the lives of three firefighters and sparked thousands of evacuations. Temperatures topped 40 degrees Celsius and gusts of hot wind fanned the flames in the southern Italian island, where wildfires have been raging for several days. Around 6,000 firefighters, forest guards and civil protection officials were deployed to battle the flames with the help of water-bombing aircraft, the head of the region,...
Oil prices rose to their highest in almost six weeks on Wednesday, with Brent crude surpassing $95 a barrel, on mounting concerns about disruptions to Middle Eastern supply routes because of escalating hostilities between the US and Iran and threats to shipping by the Iran-backed Houthi militia in Yemen.
The Saudi deal stoked surprise and immediate concern across Washington, as well as in Israel, itself a nuclear power that has long feared an atomic arms race could grip the region.
There is so far no EU agreement on an extension of sanctions on Russia to the nuclear power sector.
The wind shear-battered storm has kept the highest rainfall away from land, but also triggered dangerous heat across the South. The post Tropical Storm Bertha makes its first landfall in southeastern Louisiana appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The U.S. stock market is drifting in mixed trading Wednesday, while oil prices climb another 3 per cent as fighting continues in the war with Iran.
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink Over the past week smoke from Canadian wildfires has once again poured into cities across Canada and the northern US. Toronto briefly had the worst air quality of any major city on Earth , Thunder Bay’s readings went off the top of Canada’s air quality health index scale, and unhealthy air alerts stretched from Minneapolis to New York City . This smoke-pocalypse has renewed a long-standing debate online that these fires aren’t really about climate change at all, but about forest mismanagement. Decades of aggressive fire suppression, the argument goes, have let fuel pile up. We don’t log enough, thin enough, or do enough prescribed burning The forests are overgrown tinderboxes and we have...
Younger generations might like to think of themselves as eco-warriors, but a new study suggests they have some of the biggest food-related carbon footprints.
[This Day] Yenagoa -- A renewable energy firm, All On, has said it's committed to more investments and innovations to achieve clean and sustainable energy in Nigeria, especially in the rural communities.
The groups claim the Army Corps of Engineers' process for swiftly approving pipeline water crossings violates federal law.
Solar panels and batteries allow two Salt Lake City businesses to serve as a community hub during outages. The post The coffee shop and barber shop that stay open when the power goes out appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Equinor benefits from move to increase oil and gas production during strait of Hormuz blockades Business live – latest updates Profits at Norway’s state oil company nearly doubled to $11.5bn (£8.6bn) in the three months to the end of June as the jump in oil and gas prices caused by the war against Iran boosted earnings. Equinor benefited from a decision to increase oil and gas production at the start of the conflict, filling a gap in the market after a near-halt to shipping through the strait of Hormuz caused Gulf oil flows to slump. Continue reading...
France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill on bee-harming pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change. Earlier in the day, Barbut said she would submit her resignation to the president.
“Every coal plant, every gas plant, every solar farm in the U.S. — one unit of energy out of five generated by them is going to data centers,” said a BloombergNEF analyst.
[Vanguard] Flags off 1.5MW solar mini-grid, says state'll become power exporter in two years.
In a letter to shippers, the Houthis have threatened to attack any ships that load or discharge Saudi oil Houthis threaten to attack shipping tankers if they use Saudi Arabian ports on Red Sea Lebanon’s president, Joseph Aoun, is due to meet Donald Trump for the first time today as he wraps up a four-day visit to Washington. The meeting coincides with ongoing US-mediated talks between Lebanon and Israel. The two sides announced a “framework agreement” on 26 June which stipulates the withdrawal of Israeli forces from southern Lebanon as well as the disarmament of Hezbollah. Continue reading...
Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis, as a widening Middle East conflict disrupted shipping through two of the world's most critical energy chokepoints.
This is a re-post from Yale Climate Connections by Jeff Masters As climate change bakes forests across North America, dense smoke from dozens of out-of-control wildfires burning in northern Minnesota and adjacent portions of Ontario is blanketing tens of millions of people with hazardous pollution. The fires are bringing the worst air quality on record to much of the Great Lakes, mid-Atlantic, and Northeast United States. Pollution from small particles called PM2.5 — the fine particles less than 2.5 microns in diameter are the primary air pollution killers — has been far into the “Hazardous” range across five states since Wednesday morning. The award for worst air in the nation on July 16 went to the city that has in the past billed itself as a climate...
Experts warn global energy market at a ‘critical juncture’ with escalating Middle East crisis expected to further drag on a slowing Australian economy Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The likelihood of a Reserve Bank interest rate hike has doubled according to market forecasts, as the escalating Middle East crisis once again drives fuel prices higher amid dwindling global oil reserves. The total breakdown in the fragile ceasefire between the United States and Iran has sent the international Brent crude benchmark surging by 23% over the past two weeks and back within reach of $US90 a barrel. Continue reading...
A new study finds that consumers who are paying a premium for foods advertised as made with avocado oil are probably not getting what they think they're buying.
In a note dated July 20, Goldman Sachs analysts said, “Escalation in the Middle East and the decline in estimated Persian Gulf flows to below 45% of pre-war levels have pushed oil prices back up.”
BEIJING - China is building more large-scale wind and solar than the rest of the world combined, but inadequate transmission links and a continued reliance on coal-fired power are limiting its use, according to a report published on Tuesday.
“As expected, the usual climate change ‘debate’ has naturally surfaced.”
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Members of Parliament have raised concern over persistent delays in electricity connections across the country, blaming an apparent lack of coordination between the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) and Kenya Power.
New measurements show that El Niño conditions are strengthening across the tropical Pacific, with sea surface temperatures (SST) showing a steady upward trend.
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Tories, Reform, fossil fuel industry and some in his party lined up against net zero agenda as energy secretary “Whenever the Labour party feels a bit sad,” according to one close observer of the current government, speaking some months ago, “they wheel out Ed Miliband to talk about rooftop solar .” It might not have been literally true, but it often felt during Keir Starmer’s premiership as if energy secretary Miliband brought the sun. Unfailingly upbeat, with a simple message that was understandable to voters, he had a clear mission – to decarbonise the UK’s power sector by 2030 – that was seen to be progressing fast. Continue reading...
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, July 20 -- The head of Somalia's National Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) on Monday met with the commander of the Somali National Army's Land Forces to discuss strengthening cooperation on disaster preparedness, emergency response and mitigation of climate-related risks.
Investors and analysts will be seeking clues on how quickly global oil field activity could rebound in 2027 and which regions could drive growth.
Fossil fuel firms claim the rules will trigger catastrophic supply disruptions if implemented next year.
Long regarded as an outlier scenario, climate tipping points are now making their way into portfolio analysis and even informing financial regulations.
The California attorney general has again sued the Trump administration over continued approvals that have allowed an offshore oil operation to restart along Santa Barbara County's coast.
Oil prices are set to rise once more as renewed US attacks on Iran leave the Strait of Hormuz, a major artery of oil trade, closed again. With US strategic petroleum reserves at their lowest in over 40 years, America will have trouble keeping oil prices below US$100 a barrel, as it has mostly done in the war so far. Analysts warn that sustained oil prices above US$100 risk accelerating inflation, depressing consumption and inviting recession. They have also turned their attention to China and...
TEHRAN - Iran is fighting a "full-scale war" with the United States, its president said Monday, as Washington expanded its strikes across the Islamic republic including a city hosting a nuclear power plant.
U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly said during his trade war that Washington does not need Canadian products, including the country's oil and gas.
The tropical system is forecast to spread heavy rain and storm surge threats as its wind field expands. The post Tropical Depression 2 crawls in the Gulf, trying to organize appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Stocks edged down and oil climbed on Monday as tensions in the Middle East continue to escalate.
Resorts in NSW and Victoria face a warm and dry start to the season with only sporadic falls of natural snow in many alpine areas Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Alpine ski resorts in New South Wales and Victoria saw climate records shattered at the weekend with maximum temperatures up to 12C above average. Ski areas of Mount Hotham and Falls Creek set July records for their hottest daytime and night-time temperatures and Thredbo also set a new hottest July day, according to the Bureau of Meteorology. Continue reading...
Benchmark hits a four-year high as oil briefly breaches $90 a barrel before easing after Tehran says talks ongoing European gas prices have hit a four-month high as the escalation of the conflict in the Middle East raises fears of supply shortages this winter. The Dutch natural gas benchmark briefly rose above €60 a megawatt hour (MWh) on Monday, near the peaks seen at the start of the US-Iran conflict, after the US expanded its aerial offensive and Iran retaliated with strikes on Bahrain and Kuwait. Continue reading...
The move escalates Republican attacks on educational materials about climate change for judges.
Taiwan is reviewing liquefied natural gas (LNG) imports from Papua New Guinea after the Pacific nation said it would close Taipei’s unofficial representative office. PNG announced last week that it would immediately shut down the office, with Foreign Minister Justin Tkatchenko saying the move reflected the government’s “unwavering commitment to the one-China policy” ahead of the 50th anniversary of the country’s diplomatic ties with Beijing. Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian swiftly...
Volle „Solar Power“: Lorde hat nach einem Regenschauer die Sonne in den Olympiapark zurückgelockt. Brasilianische Hitze mit Anitta trotz Regen über Berlin und große Gefühle bei Teddy Swims, Lorde und Lewis Capaldi: Der Sonntag beim Lollapalooza 2026 hatte noch einmal einiges zu bieten. Als Capaldi zum großen Schlussakt des Lollapaloozas 2026 ansetzt, bleiben noch gut 35 Minuten bis zum Anpfiff beim WM-Finale Spanien gegen Argentinien. Wer sich jetzt... Der Beitrag Lorde, Lewis Capaldi, Zartmann: Der Sonntag beim Lollapalooza 2026 erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
President Javier Milei said oil, gas and mining sectors could become new engines of economic growth for Argentina, which has relied on agriculture.
Ukrainian drones hit an oil storage facility and a logistics plants in the Moscow region overnight, the second such attack in two days.
The event will have different themes, home efficiency and food security being some of them.
Oil prices are pairing gains on Monday after an Iranian official said talks with the U.S. could be pursued again based on national interests.
Supporters of the Republican ticket include big oil donors as well as Tesla’s Elon Musk and Oncor Electric Delivery.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has confirmed that no radiation leak occurred during routine maintenance at Koeberg Nuclear Power Station's Unit 2, assuring the public that there was no risk to employees, surrounding communities or the environment.
A 3D-printed battery designed at Queen's University Belfast could speed up energy storage research.
Revolutionary Guard says it targeted US aircraft in Jordan and stopped two tankers in strait while American military says it is ‘holding Iran accountable’ The price of oil jumped in early Asian trade on Monday after the US carried out its latest wave of strikes on Iran and a vessel caught fire in the strait of Hormuz. Brent crud e for September delivery rose 2.72% to $90.50 a barrel by around 0100 GMT, after briefly crossing $91 – its highest price since June. CENTCOM assets targeted Iranian military command centers, air defense and coastal surveillance sites, maritime capabilities, missile and drone launch sites, and communications networks to further diminish Iran’s ability to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. military is holding...
Stihl is known for making serious, heavy-duty chainsaws, but this one is almost the polar opposite. It's tiny, takes batteries, and fits on a keyring.
Over 70% of global nuclear power plants rely on one specific reactor design. Discover the dual-loop architecture dominating the energy grid.
US President Donald Trump has said people in the Scottish city of Aberdeen will be “dancing in the streets” following reports Andy Burnham could back new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. The incoming UK prime minister, dubbed the “King of the North” for his work as the mayor of Greater Manchester in northwestern England, has not confirmed reports that he is considering approving new fossil fuel production, particularly in the North Sea’s Rosebank and Jackdaw fields. But in a post on his...
New buildings will soon require energy performance ratings. The government proposes a mandatory star rating system for large structures. Owners must register and submit compliance documents to the Bureau of Energy Efficiency. A provisional certificate will be issued after initial review. Final ratings will be provided within thirty days of submission.
From Nevada to Manchester, developers are trialling innovative solutions to clean energy’s biggest challenge In the deserts of the United Arab Emirates a sprawling clean energy project , stretching across an area roughly the size of 12,600 football fields, will play host to a breakthrough allowing solar energy to power the equivalent of half a million homes through the night. The Gulf state has been steadily combining 5.2GW of solar power capacity with 19GWh of battery storage to create the largest battery scheme in the world. Continue reading...
The United Nations' nuclear energy agency said Sunday it's investigating Iran's allegation that the U.S. military struck a nuclear power plant.
Campaigners hope move will force commercial banks to rethink holding assets linked to the fossil fuel Climate campaigners have declared a victory after the Bank of England said it would no longer accept bonds linked to one of the most polluting industries on the planet for key loan arrangements. The ban, which comes into force in October, marks a fresh crackdown on thermal coal, which is burned in power plants to create electricity, and has long been a target of green policy activists . Continue reading...
The incoming Prime Minister is understood to be considering opening up the Scottish oil and gas fields, Jackdaw and Rosebank.
Kemi Badenoch last night launched a devastating attack on PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham over the future of oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
It comes after fierce debate over the future of two oil and gas fields in Scotland - Rosebank and Jackdaw - where licences were approved in 2022 and 2023 before being overturned last year.
This year’s World Cup has faced sweltering heat and humidity. Now it may need to deal with wildfire smoke.
The proposed project would restore the pipeline connecting the oil-rich city of Kirkuk in northern Iraq with Syria's Mediterranean coast.
The government is moving closer to approving new regulations that would allow petroleum production licences to be renewed multiple times, a significant shift aimed at strengthening investment in exploration and production.
An Indian captain faces sanctions violation charges after his oil tanker was seized. He was denied bail by a London court due to flight risk concerns. A four-week trial is scheduled to begin in mid-December. The captain is accused of transporting sanctioned Russian oil products. Twenty-four crew members remain aboard the detained vessel.
Asia sits atop vast amounts of coal, nearly three-fifths of the world’s known reserves by some estimates. Cheaper and more reliable than imported oil and gas, and far less vulnerable to disruptions caused by foreign wars, coal is also dirty, polluting – and the region’s No 1 “stopgap source” to power the AI infrastructure roll-out. “AI demand is materialising faster than clean energy generation can be commissioned,” said Alexander Kheder, a market research analyst at BMI who tracks global AI...
The index evaluates states and UTs across eight key pillars: infrastructure, business climate, resources, government policy, regulatory ease, institutional environment, financial health and environmental resilience.
The largest disruption to the global oil market in decades should have sent prices soaring. But after spiking at the start of the war in the Middle East, crude prices soon settled in a range of $90 to $100 per barrel, much lower than many had feared. Why didn’t prices climb higher? The answer is […]
Brent crude prices in the spot market briefly surged to around $144 per barrel before easing as markets adjusted. Yet as ADB notes in its report - despite this unprecedented supply shock, crude oil prices did not reach levels seen during the 1973 Arab oil embargo or even the 1990 Gulf war, if one were to inflation-adjust the prices.
Canadian leader Mark Carney says both countries have a responsibility to fight climate change.
Shadow energy secretary Claire Coutinho has revealed operators claimed the grid failed to meet necessary standards as temperatures reached 34C on June 23.
The case is one of several legal fights involving the coal business owned by relatives of the West Virginia senator.
[Ghanaian Times] About 230 tree seedlings have been planted at Korle Gonno in Accra as part of a community initiative to restore the area's green cover and support efforts to combat climate change.
This story was originally published by the Guardian and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. As millions of Americans prepare for another brutal heatwave, it’s now harder to find information about ways to stay cool while saving energy and keeping utility costs down. At least 1,662 Department of Energy (DOE) webpages offering guidance on protecting the electrical grid […]
[Ghanaian Times] Construction of the first phase of the Buipe solar power project, expected to generate 1,500 megawatts, will begin next month under the government's 24-Hour Economy and Accelerated Export Development (24H+) Programme.
Over the last month, states across the country have experienced record rainfall and flash flooding Climate change is driving increasingly common bouts of heavy rain in the US that cause deadly and damaging flash floods that will only become more frequent and intense as the crisis worsens, experts say. A year after deadly flooding in central Texas that swept through a children’s summer camp, the state and other parts of the United States are again experiencing unusually heavy rain. Over the last month, states like Alaska , Missouri , New Jersey, New York , Ohio and Pennsylvania have all experienced record rainfall, causing flash flooding across the country. Continue reading...
Despite "adverse" impacts on ecological and tribal resources, state regulators said it's better than an oil spill in the Great Lakes.
Oil prices are rising on Friday as clashes between the U.S. and Iran escalate further.
Renewed hostility between the US and Iran could cause global gold prices to plunge to US$3,600-3,800 an ounce, or 60,000 baht per baht-weight for domestic gold bar, especially if oil prices rise to $90-100 a barrel and remain at that level for more than a month, according to Thailand's leading gold trader MTS Gold.
Oil and gas firms say EU methane rules will force them to stop exporting to Europe. The European Commission thinks they’re bluffing.
Two policy announcements on Friday will show whether the commission can keep its emissions-cutting promises.
[RFI] Climate rights group Greenpeace Africa called for a halt to a proposed mega oil refinery project by Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, in Kenya's coastal region, warning of environmental risks.
A continuation of hostilities within the Strait of Hormuz is once again threatening one of the world’s most critical supply chain arteries, posing another wave of disruption which could choke the global energy, shipping and commodity markets. With roughly a quarter of global seaborne oil trade transiting through the Strait, alongside significant flows of liquefied […]
Union Minister Jitendra Singh dismissed reports of sensitive Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant files being leaked. He asserted that no nuclear safety or security data had been compromised in the incident. The Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited clarified leaked documents related only to the plant's conventional Balance of Plant package. This clarification followed claims by a ransomware group about accessing thousands of project-related files.
It’s the first potentially habitable world known to host an atmosphere, making it a lead contender in the search for life beyond our solar system.
South Korea has secured 74% of its September crude oil needs as U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Attribution science is advancing quickly, researchers said. That could support lawsuits seeking damages for severe events worsened by global warming.
Scotland may need between £7.8 billion and £14.2 billion of investment over the next 15 years to adapt to the impacts of climate change, according to new research led by the University of Strathclyde.
Turkmenistan's "door to hell" crater, a fiery landmark for decades, is significantly weakening. Authorities are actively reducing the natural gas flow feeding the persistent flames. This fiery spectacle, once a major tourist draw, is now an environmental concern. Scientists continue monitoring methane emissions from the site for climate research. The crater's future as a burning inferno appears uncertain.
The report is likely to rank among the institution’s most deeply scrutinized publications in recent years.
Fracking billionaire Harold Hamm is co-chair of a non-profit that has aggressively pushed for US energy dominance Tycoon Harold Hamm is one of the US’s most successful oilmen, the son of Oklahoma sharecroppers who hit it rich as a “wildcatter” and pioneered fracking techniques that drove the shale boom in 2008 that reversed declining US oil production. Donald Trump describes him as a “ long time ” friend and is said to have called him his “ original oil guy ” behind closed doors. The Continental Resources founder has also faced scrutiny from climate advocates and groups and some Democratic lawmakers over his influence on Trump and role in pushing him to go all in on planet-heating fossil fuels and gut climate rules. Continue reading...
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A ballot measure written by a conservative nonprofit could amend the Colorado Constitution to enshrine fossil fuel companies’ right to sell methane gas and possibly force communities that have tried to eliminate gas appliances from new construction to back away […]
It's one of the healthiest cooking oils on the market. But it turns out the avocado oil in your favourite snacks might be fake.
Capital is finite, as is political bandwidth and public concern. So far, this year has asked all three to stretch further than usual, split between security spending, market volatility and now simultaneous disasters unfolding on opposite ends of the planet. Climate change did not wait for global crises to subside. It forced its way onto the front page anyway. Last week supplied the clearest illustration yet. In southern Spain, a wildfire near Almeria killed at least 12 people and left 23 more...
Gunkul Engineering Plc, a renewable energy developer and operator, has announced plans to forge new business partnerships aimed at supplying clean power to overseas investors in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry.
According to senior U.S. officials and people familiar with negotiations, much of the blame is being directed at the U.S. Department of Energy for the lack of deals with Venezuela.
It’s Not Enough to Electrify More. We Must Electrify Better. sarah.parsons@… Mon, 08/03/2026 - 12:18 At 5 a.m., an electric bus glides out of its depot after charging overnight, ready to carry children to school without spewing diesel fumes. As the city stirs, heat pumps have already brought homes and offices to a comfortable temperature, using far less energy than their gas boiler counterparts. By midday, solar power charges delivery vehicles, cools warehouses and helps factories run their most energy-intensive processes. Then, as millions of people return home and plug in their cars, smart chargers quietly schedule charging for later, when electricity is cheaper and the grid less busy. Scenes like these are beginning to emerge across the globe: electric buses in...
Iraq's state oil marketer is offering millions in discounts to potential buyers daring to load up its crude and take it through the Strait of Hormuz.
Operations have been suspended at the United Wambo coal mine near Singleton in the NSW Hunter Valley.
Brent crude drops by 5% after US president said talks on Middle East peace deal would resume Business live – latest updates Crude oil prices fell sharply and European stock markets rallied on Monday after Donald Trump cancelled planned strikes on Iran to focus on negotiations for a peace deal. Brent crude was trading 5% lower at $83.50 a barrel by mid-morning, after falling as low as $81.55 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate dropped more than $5 to $79.47 a barrel. Continue reading...
Oil prices are falling on Monday after President Donald Trump said he's halting attacks against Iran and resuming talks to end the war.
Cuba’s energy grid collapsed late Sunday, the state-owned electricity utility announced on social media, plunging the Caribbean country into yet another nationwide blackout. Sunday’s blackout is the first of August, and comes after the island of 10-million people suffered three in July as the US continues imposing an oil blockade that is testing the country’s … The post Cuba faces yet another nationwide blackout as electrical grid collapses appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The decision is a blow to the Enbridge project, which aims to replace two aging oil pipelines with a single tunnel under the Straits of Mackinac.
Yanbu has become a critical export hub for Saudi Arabia after the Iran war disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. To maintain crude exports, the kingdom has been transporting millions of barrels of oil each day via pipeline to the Red Sea port.
In China’s arid northwest, local state media in the Ningxia Hui autonomous region are celebrating a surge of rainfall in an area that usually averages 300mm (about 12 inches) per year. The rain belt moving northwards would bring “climate dividends”, the Ningxia Broadcasting News Centre said last month, promising that “loess soil will turn green and farming area will expand”. Reporting on a northward march of the 400mm precipitation line – the vital boundary that separates China’s arid grazing...
Hungary is facing a critical week, as the drying of the River Danube is forcing the country to shut its sole nuclear power plant amid a heatwave that has brought Europe to its knees.
[RFI] After decades of operations in the Niger Delta, oil giant Shell is once again facing allegations regarding pollution. A consortium of NGOs is accusing the company of having been aware of oil spills yet allowing them to continue, in order to keep raking in ever-greater profits - amounting to nearly €16 billion in 2025.
[The Conversation Africa] All United Nations member states adopted the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015. They cover poverty, health, education, inequality, climate change, peace and other global issues. The goals are now approaching their 2030 deadline.
Thailand will not face a crude oil shortage in August despite the ongoing war in the Middle East, as supply remains sufficient for all six domestic refineries, according to the Department of Energy Business (DOEB).
India's private equity and venture capital investments surpassed twenty billion dollars this year. This figure shows a slight decrease compared to the previous year's performance. July saw investments of three billion dollars, remaining stable from last year's figures. Investors maintain long-term confidence in India's private markets despite global challenges. Sectors like renewable energy and B2B software startups are attracting significant investor attention.
The story of North Sea oil is bound up with that of British Petroleum. The fuel giant has been producing energy from that seabed for 60 years.
OPEC+ approved an oil production quota increase on Sunday of around 188,000 barrels per day from September, the producer group said.
A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. Back in June, President Donald Trump justified the signing of a memorandum of understanding with Iran by making some alarming predictions. “We run out of reserves at about four weeks,” Trump said during … The post Trump predicted an oil catastrophe if the war didn’t end. The clock is ticking appeared first on Egypt Independent.
This story was originally published by High Country News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. A decades-long debate over how to manage wilderness climbing may be nearing a close. Land-management agencies, including the US Forest Service and agencies within the Department of Interior, released draft guidance in mid-June on the use of permanent anchors—basically […]
Climate scientist urges better planning as southern England had just 1% of long-term average rainfall last month Half of England and the whole of Wales are officially in drought and July is set to be the driest month on record as extreme heat intensified by the climate crisis continues to grip the UK and Europe this summer. The announcements this week by England’s Environment Agency and Natural Resources Wales mark the third such event over the past five years, and come in the wake of four record-breaking heatwaves since May which have fuelled huge wildfires and left farmers, wildlife and protected habitats running out of water. Continue reading...
In this excerpt from "Despite it All," author Fred Pearce explores the ways plants are adapting and evolving in the face of climate change — and how we need to recognize this reality and foster its potential boost to biodiversity, rather than holding steadfast to our notions of what types of nature should and shouldn't be allowed to thrive.
The energy efficiency standard for new builds has been renamed and expanded to existing homes, benefiting homes like this 1930s weatherboard cottage.
The Samudra Manthan – National Offshore Exploration Scheme aims to unlock India’s offshore oil and gas potential. This will be done through large-scale seismic surveys, deepwater exploration, scientific drilling.
The state nuclear power operator said two Ukrainian drones struck the 'Yanina' cargo vessel near the port of Novorossiysk.
This story was originally published by Vox and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Ticks are taking over the United States. Due to climate change, changing land use, and an explosion in the deer population, ticks have been expanding their territory and infecting more people than ever. They carry pathogens that cause everything from Lyme disease […]
Exclusive: As wildfires rage, Frank Elderson says more work needed to assess risk from collapse of ecosystem services A senior policymaker at the European Central Bank has said the climate emergency and the breakdown of nature poses a dramatically growing risk to the global economy. Frank Elderson, a member of the ECB’s executive board, said the eurozone lender of last resort was stepping up its monitoring of the financial risks linked to the destruction of “ecosystem services”, which are nature-related processes or assets that support human activity. Continue reading...
Norway consistently ranks at the top of the UN Human Development Index. It can do so because, in the 1970s, it hit the same oil jackpot as Britain - but it went in a very different direction.
Russia claimed striking a vessel near Odesa carrying military cargo. Ukraine reported hitting Russia's Volgograd oil refinery and port infrastructure. Both nations are increasingly targeting logistics and supply chains. This escalation highlights the Black Sea's crucial role in the ongoing conflict. Ukraine also continues its campaign against Russian logistics targets.
Andy Burnham has been urged to drop Labour's ban on new oil and gas drilling 'before it's too late' after BP put its North Sea operation up for sale.
António Guterres says strengthening El Niño will help push the world’s climate crisis into ‘uncharted territory’ India’s monsoon is in danger and hotter, drier conditions are forecast across much of the world as a stronger El Niño weather system is taking hold, weather experts have warned. António Guterres, the UN secretary general, said the strengthening El Niño was “adding fuel to a planet already on fire” and pushing the world into “uncharted territory”. Continue reading...
The scheme will be implemented through FY2030-31 with an aim to harness India's vast offshore energy resources - in what the government has termed as a modern day Samudra Manthan.
Wildfires may start with a single spark, but experts say climate change, drought and decades of forest management decisions have created the conditions for Europe's biggest blazes.
Energy prices have soared again since fighting between US and Iran resumed two weeks ago as conflict spreads across Middle East Middle East crisis live – latest updates Iran has said it struck two tankers trying to pass through the strait of Hormuz under the escort of the US military as Donald Trump gathered his cabinet to discuss the stalling war and rising prices as midterm elections in the US loom. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said on Friday that the “non-compliant oil tankers … were struck and brought to a halt, while four other oil tankers quickly changed course and returned to their previous positions”. The military body said the ships had tried to pass through the strait via an “undeclared route” and under US aerial escort. Continue reading...
The energy giant is putting its North Sea business up for sale as it seeks to end six decades of oil and gas production in the basin.
Rescinding US SEC’s Disclosure Rule Will Blindfold Investors to Climate Risk sarah.parsons@… Fri, 07/31/2026 - 09:07 If you’re one of the roughly 3 in 5 American adults who directly own shares, save money through a pension or contribute to a 401(k), the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) latest proposal deserves your attention. The SEC wants to rescind its 2024 climate disclosure regulation, a rule designed to give investors more consistent information about the growing climate-related financial risks facing companies. Those risks are now, quite literally, on companies’ doorsteps. Wildfire smoke clogs our cities’ air. Extreme heatwaves slash worker productivity , costing the U.S. $100 billion a year. The SEC rule , finalized in 2024 but never allowed...
A methane gas explosion in Pakistan's Balochistan province killed at least thirty-four miners. Ten miners remained trapped underground after the blast ripped through the coal mine. Rescue teams worked against time to locate and recover the remaining trapped workers. Authorities announced compensation for the families of the deceased miners. The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns within Pakistan's coal mining industry.
Local authorities did not identify the energy site, but NASA fire monitoring showed several active fires at a major Lukoil-operated oil refinery.
More than 100 firefighters remain at scene after Dunwich Heath blaze spread across 150 hectares and forced evacuations Fire crews tackling a large wildfire burning for more than 24 hours near Britain’s biggest nuclear power station have said the situation is “stabilising”. More than 100 firefighters have been battling the blaze in Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, on the Suffolk coast since Wednesday evening. Continue reading...
Oil is climbing on Friday as hostilities between the U.S. and Iran continue.
Boom in solar farms and home installations in first half of 2026 began shortly after start of US-Israel war against Iran Great Britain has recorded more new solar power installations in the first half of this year than in any six-month period since 2011, as households turn to rooftop panels to help cut their energy bills. An analysis of the government’s official figures shows that Great Britain added 142,536 solar installations in the first six months of the year, putting it on track to top last year’s record solar additions. Continue reading...
Move will end six decades of production in area, as new CEO tries to simplify firm and cut debt Business live – latest updates BP has put its North Sea oil and gas business up for sale as it looks to end six decades of production from the region. The firm announced on Friday morning that it had launched a formal process to market its North Sea business for a potential sale. The move comes as BP’s new chief executive, Meg O’Neill, tries to simplify the company and cut its debt levels. Continue reading...
Live, rolling coverage as British oil company looks for buyer amid political dispute over future drilling licences Good morning, and welcome to our live coverage of business, economics and financial markets. BP has put its North Sea oil business up for sale, saying it will try to find a buyer amid a political dispute over whether the UK government should allow more drilling. The UK has been our home for more than 100 years and will continue to play an important role in our future. We’re proud of the jobs we create, the contribution we make to the UK economy, and the work we do to keep energy flowing every day. The North Sea remains integral to the UK’s energy system. However, as we focus our portfolio and direct capital to our highest-value opportunities, we believe our North Sea business...
The hearing was an early sign that a novel effort by states to tackle climate change — one that Trump’s DOJ has fought — could face trouble in the courts.
In joint statements, the three countries reaffirmed their commitment to fighting global warming.
Britain’s new leader told the U.S. president he will take a pragmatic approach to energy policy.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 8, August 2026.
India's July monsoon rainfall exceeded expectations, defying earlier forecasts of below-normal precipitation. This unexpected recovery eased fears of a significant monsoon shortfall for the nation. However, rainfall distribution remained uneven across different regions of the country. Experts now emphasize that El Nino alone cannot explain India's changing rainfall behaviour. Climate change is increasingly altering monsoon patterns, making predictions more complex.
The average price of gasoline in Russia has climbed 19% since the start of the year, in large part due to Ukrainian attacks on oil refineries.
[This Day] Port Harcourt -- The Hydrocarbon Pollution Remediation Project (HYPREP) has intensified efforts to restore oil-degraded mangrove ecosystems in Ogoniland, announcing the successful restoration of 560 hectares of mangrove forest and the commencement of a second phase covering an additional 438 hectares across seven communities.
Oil and gas leasing is currently barred within 10 miles of the Chaco Culture National Historical Park.
Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the government to take climate resilience planning into account in developing the area. A report released by the charity on Thursday also said that more than 50 per cent of the city faced high-risk threats from two or three types of hazards, such as typhoons, extreme heat or fires, simultaneously. “In planning Hong Kong’s future, this risk map...
Shell's profits for this quarter doubled year on year, as multinational energy companies enjoy a windfall as a result of soaring gas prices since the Iran war.
Pakistan has been experiencing above-normal rainfall in recent years, with scientists linking the trend to climate change.
Oil is dropping on Thursday despite continued hostilities between the U.S. and Iran.
Protection and restoration of marine environments are essential for food security and climate change mitigation. Yet historical and archaeological research have shown that conservation and management often rely on arbitrary ecological baselines in ...
Several people evacuated after ‘large-scale, wind-driven’ fire breaks out at Dunwich Heath near Leiston A major incident has been declared as firefighters battle a large heathland fire on the Suffolk coast. Suffolk fire and rescue service was called to reports of a wildfire at Dunwich Heath, near Leiston, shortly after 5.30pm on Wednesday, and crews remained at the scene on Thursday morning. About 90 firefighters were tackling the blaze, while several people had been evacuated. Leiston is about 5km away from Sizewell B, but firefighters have said there is not thought to be any danger to the nuclear power station at this time. Continue reading...
Brookfield and NextEra Energy plan a significant data centre and energy complex. This massive project will be built on a former uranium enrichment site in Kentucky. The development includes substantial natural gas generation and battery storage capacity. The privately financed campus is expected to begin operations in phases from 2028. This initiative aligns with a White House pledge to manage AI infrastructure costs.
[Premium Times] From disappearing fish in Akwa Ibom to polluted rainwater in Bayelsa, communities living beside Nigeria's oil facilities are confronting the human consequences of methane, a potent but largely invisible greenhouse gas.
India's economy shows resilience despite global challenges and uncertainties. Swift policy responses and implementation are crucial for attracting investment. Rising crude oil prices pose a potential pressure on fiscal and current accounts. The external sector remains resilient due to strong exports and remittances. Adverse weather conditions present a risk to farm output and rural demand.
The Turkish president said a previous deal between the two countries for the Kirkuk-Ceyhan crude oil pipeline had expired.
Seventeen essays outline a clean energy action plan for a future Democratic president.
The European Central Bank and EU insurance regulators have called on Brussels to set up an EU-level reinsurance scheme and a public natural disaster fund.
Industry wants mandate forcing manufacturers to sell increasing share of electric cars each year to be eased Carmakers are delaying final decisions to invest in UK factories until electric car sales rules are relaxed, according to the head of the British car industry’s lobby group. The chief executive of the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT), Mike Hawes, said those with existing UK operations were considering building new models, but had held back so far. Continue reading...
[SNA] Prime Minister Dr. Kamil Idris chaired an expanded meeting on Monday with Minister of Energy Eng. Al-Mutasim Ibrahim Ahmed, Red Sea State Wali Lt. Gen. Mustafa Mohamed Nour, the Prime Minister's Special Representative Dr. Al-Hussein Al-Khalifa Al-Siddiq Al-Hafian, Secretary-General of the Council of Ministers Ali Mohamed Ali, the Director General of the Sudan Electricity Company, and the Director General of the Khartoum Refinery.
[Premium Times] The company said an Ultrasonic Thickness Measurement test conducted on the affected section of the flowline during the technical investigation indicated evidence consistent with induced corrosion caused by third-party interference, commonly described as sabotage.
Oil prices surged over seven percent on Wednesday amid renewed Middle East military actions. This rally was also supported by industry data showing a drawdown in US crude inventories. Renewed strikes involving the United States and Iran-backed groups reignited supply concerns. Disruptions continued to affect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb. Analysts expect oil prices to remain volatile in the near term due to ongoing conflict.
The Talking France podcast interrupts its summer break with a special episode on the wildfires raging across the country - why is this fire season so severe, how is it affecting daily life and travel, and are France's political leaders finally waking up to the worsening climate crisis?
The United States on Wednesday sanctioned a group of mainland Chinese and Hong Kong shipping companies accused of operating vessels that transported Iranian oil to China, extending Washington’s economic campaign against Tehran alongside its naval blockade. The US State Department said eight companies were designated for operating vessels that moved Iranian crude oil and petrochemical products to China and the United Arab Emirates as part of Iran’s sanctions-evading “shadow fleet”. Six of the...
Clean Energy Council calls for a national, legislated scheme to funnel benefits of hosting renewables projects back to local councils Sign up for climate and environment editor Adam Morton’s free Clear Air newsletter here Organised campaigns against wind and solar energy have proved “extremely effective” in undermining community support for renewable energy but enthusiasm for electric vehicles has jumped following Donald Trump’s attack on Iran, according to a detailed snapshot of Australian attitudes to the clean energy transition. The survey found levels of “deep support” for clean technologies were highest for home batteries and rooftop solar and also improving for major infrastructure projects such as transmission lines, which have been a target for critics of renewables. Sign...
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- As the world develops green hydrogen for industries from steel to aviation, Uganda is seeking to turn its renewable energy advantage into a new engine for industrial growth
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Could the oil industry be held responsible for fueling the extreme heat that led to a woman’s death? That’s the question at the heart of a novel lawsuit in Washington state. Misti Leon’s mother died from overheating during the hottest day in state history […]
The United States is pitching billions of dollars in investment to become Southeast Asia’s energy partner of choice, offering gas, grid technology and nuclear expertise as ongoing turmoil from the Iran war sharpens fears of future supply shocks. Analysts say the push serves American strategic and commercial interests – from opening markets for US liquefied natural gas to countering China’s dominance in big-ticket infrastructure – but also offers the region opportunity. Washington announced...
The Indian Rupee strengthened for a fourth straight session on Wednesday. It gained five paise against the US dollar, reaching 95.77. This rise was supported by a softer American currency and lower crude oil prices. Improved domestic equity sentiment and foreign investor buying also boosted the rupee. Market participants watched the dollar index and crude oil price movements closely.
United States and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Iran claimed to have intercepted oil tankers and fired missiles at US installations. Eight Iraqi PMF members were killed in the joint US-Saudi attacks. Oil prices climbed amid concerns over energy supply disruptions. Diplomatic efforts continue as tensions between nations rise.
Indian cities need $2.4 trillion by 2050 for climate resilience and low-carbon development. Municipal corporations face significant revenue and capital access limitations currently. Urban infrastructure investments of $840 billion are projected over the next fifteen years. Cities must become investment-ready entities to attract necessary capital for growth. This financial strengthening is crucial for achieving the Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Will this summer's repeated fatal heatwaves and enormous wildfires cause French politicians to get serious about tackling climate change? Don't bet on it, says John Lichfield.
Five years ago, I wrote an open letter asking climate scientists to speak out against fossil fuels. Now governments are in retreat, it is surely time to act France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Such is the astonishing scale of the wildfires burning at the gates of Bordeaux and Madrid , that if they had happened 20 – even 10 – years back, they may well have shocked the world into taking action on the climate crisis. But like the proverbial frog in a pot of slowly heating water, we have become inured; not only to the ever more devastating impacts of climate breakdown, but increasingly to the actions needed to bring global heating to heel. Even as more than 35,000 wildfires rage across the surface of our world, and as we continue to rewind...
Lawmakers in Europe have proposed rolling back the bloc's cap-and-trade program, long considered the gold standard for reducing companies' carbon emissions.
The US Senate overwhelmingly advanced a bipartisan bill to impose new sanctions on Russia. This legislation grants President Trump powers to penalize major energy export buyers. India and China are among the largest customers of Russian crude oil and natural gas. The measure also extends the Iran Sanctions Act through the year 2031. This bill could significantly impact global energy markets and trade relationships.
The U.S: Strategic Petroleum Reserve fell this week to its lowest level since March 1983 after the federal government withdrew a total of 352 million barrels of crude oil over the past four years to respond to geopolitical conflicts.
Gov. Kathy Hochul’s administration defended the state’s policies on renewable energy siting in response to a letter last month from federal officials.
Experts and officials say that climate change has increased the frequency of heat waves and periods of drought, extending periods of high risk for wildfires.
Adopting organic free-range model in UK could lead to greenhouse emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2, study suggests Organic eggs are twice as bad for the climate as eggs from chickens living in cages, research suggests. According to the study, switching the UK’s entire egg production to an organic free-range model would lead to greenhouse gas emissions equivalent to 2,316,000 tonnes of CO2 (tCO2e), while production through a fully caged system would emit 1,184,000 tCO2e. Continue reading...
Federal-state stoush comes as rating agency warns that electricity bills could skyrocket Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Queensland and the Northern Territory have rejected the federal government’s plans to mandate that AI datacentres use renewable power, rubbishing Anthony Albanese’s proposals to regulate the booming technology as “underdeveloped ideas that hand increased power to Canberra”. The latest federal-state stoush on energy comes as S&P Global, the economic rating agency, warns that power use from datacentres could rise five-fold by 2035 to 10% of Australia’s total consumption, and that a mismatch between delivery timelines for datacentres and renewable projects could lead to energy...
[Daily Maverick] Months after May's catastrophic Western Cape floods, news headlines have faded, residents describe what living in waist-deep water for three weeks felt like, while local government grapples with funding shortfalls and climate adaptation plans.
Synthetic oil is one of the most important advancements in motor oil, and it's always a good idea to use it. When should you avoid it, though?
Crews are still battling wildfires that broke out last week and have burned nearly 200,000 acres across Spain. The country is bracing for another round of extreme heat, with temperatures expected to top 100 degrees Fahrenheit starting Wednesday.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kapchorua Tea Kenya is planning to build a 1.17-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Nandi County as tea manufacturers increasingly turn to renewable energy to cut electricity costs and improve energy reliability.
As heat waves buckle its Autobahn, Germany is still paving roads for a past climate. Engineers know how to fix it — so what's the holdup?
Veri Energy project receives funding of £760,000 from the Scottish government to support the third phase of work to develop the hub
The Earth keeps getting hotter and experts fear this year's El Niño, nicknamed 'Godzilla' because of its predicted intensity, could raise global temperatures by up to 3.6C. Environment correspondent Damien Gayle spoke to climate scientists to understand how the weather phenomenon and the climate crisis pose a huge threat to the planet ‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say El Niño is back with a vengeance – and fears of ‘Godzilla’ strength may be the least of our worries Continue reading...
The Spanish prime minister also said the fires serve as a reminder to plan for the ‘worsening’ climate emergency France and Spain race to contain huge wildfires before fresh heatwave begins Joe Pinner and Jane Clinton Tourists caught up in the wildfires spoke to us about their experiences. “My main memory is how bizarre it was to watch people enjoying holidays on the beach while a major catastrophe was unfolding in full view, not far away. Is this how the world ends?” Continue reading...
Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz. - REUTERS
Scientists have long assumed that there’s an upper limit to the intensity of the solar winds that reach Earth. New research suggests there’s not—and the implications are alarming.
Vince Maiden has held senior roles overseeing energy and transportation planning, and he helped establish a program to put solar panels on polluted industrial sites.
The fossil fuel industry has argued that federal law bars the lawsuit. But local Colorado governments say it’s an appropriate exercise of state power.
Energy authorities and oil traders are preparing to import more crude oil from outside the Middle East as the escalating conflict disrupts two key shipping routes -- the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
From Afghanistan to Taiwan, unprecedented deluge highlights devastating impact of climate breakdown “It rained for 10 days and 10 nights, non-stop – I’d never seen anything like it,” says Anar Gul, a construction worker who lives in the remote district of Dur Baba in eastern Afghanistan. The houses in his village are built from stone and mud, which makes them extremely vulnerable to heavy rains. After days of rain, Gul’s kitchen collapsed and his neighbour, Sayed Afsar Sadat, saw a large part of his house completely destroyed. “Rains like this are coming heavier and earlier each year,” says Sadat. “They are destroying the roads and washing away our crops. It’s impacting us directly.” Continue reading...
Australia will consider building its first new oil refinery in more than 60 years, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday, as war in the Middle East squeezes supplies from overseas and underscores the urgency to improve energy security. Albanese said the project will help build Australia’s resilience and sovereign capability on fuel, potentially helping shield the country from future supply shocks. If the project proves feasible, the new large-scale oil refinery will be built by...
Chinese scientists have uncovered the world’s oldest verified amber in the northwestern Xinjiang region, revealing that ancient plants were producing protective resin 385 million years ago, long before most animal groups had emerged to damage them. The amber – discovered in coal seams in West Junggar, part of an ancient zone where tectonic plates collided, grew and merged – pushes back the record by roughly 65 million years and challenges some long-held assumptions about the origins of plant...
Parts of the province, including Regina, are subject to yellow-level, moderate, heat warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada Monday with week-long heat expected.
The firm behind the stalled Rosebank and Jackdaw oil and gas fields is set to cut jobs, adding to pressure on UK ministers to approve the projects urgently.
Image: These images by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 mission, captured on 26 July, show the area to the west of Bordeaux, France, where wildfires continue to burn countryside, fanned by wind and heatwave conditions.
[Daily News] Zanzibar -- TANZANIA has unveiled plans to supply natural gas to Uganda and Kenya through a single cross-border pipeline, in a major regional energy initiative aimed at expanding access to clean energy and deepening East African cooperation.
The Iran-backed Houthis claimed to have struck crude oil supply and transport sites that connect eastern Saudi Arabia to the Red Sea.
Commonwealth and Western Australia to fund study into construction of large-scale petrol refinery as buffer against fuel vulnerability Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Australia’s first new oil refinery in 60 years could be built in Western Australia under the Albanese government’s long-term strategy to shield the country from future global oil shocks. The commonwealth and the WA government will fund a $4m early-stage feasibility study into construction of what would be the country’s third large-scale petrol refinery. Continue reading...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Esmat met on Sunday, July 26, 2026, with Egyptian ambassadors and heads of diplomatic missions to present investment opportunities in the country’s renewable energy sector and discuss plans to expand international cooperation. During the meeting at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the New Capital, Esmat reviewed Egypt’s … The post Electricity Minister presents renewable energy plans to ambassadors appeared first on Egypt Independent.
Climate change might not be a top priority for voters, but keeping quiet about it might backfire.
Oil prices dropped sharply as the United States and Iran held back from launching fresh strikes. This pause raised hopes that diplomacy could ease Middle East tensions and restore shipping. Brent crude futures fell significantly, trading at their lowest levels in nearly a week. Shipping through key trade routes remained subdued despite the pause in attacks. Uncertainty continues to linger over the conflict and its impact on energy markets.
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news Yet another company has been picked off London’s stock exchange this morning: DCC Energy has agreed to a £5.75bn takeover by private equity investors KKR and Energy Capital Partners . Shareholders in the FTSE 100 energy distributor will receive £65.25 per share in cash, a proposed final dividend of 147.22p per share, and a potential payment of up to £1.25 per share if DCC can sell its technology unit for at least $800 million. Whilst the DCC Energy Board remains confident in the energy strategy and associated 2030 Ambition announced in 2022, the Board believes the Consortium’s offer represents a compelling opportunity for shareholders to crystallise value in cash at an attractive premium to DCC Energy’s historical trading...
Singapore tightened monetary policy on Monday for the second time in three months, as the fallout from the US war against Iran keeps global energy markets volatile and inflation risks elevated. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) said it would increase the rate of appreciation of the local dollar’s trade-weighted value. The move comes as oil prices remain elevated owing to tensions in the Middle East, sparked by the US-Israel attacks on Iran that began on February 28, and continue to cast...
Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz.
Gold and silver prices are set for a week driven by major events. The US Federal Reserve's interest rate decision will be a key factor. Geopolitical tensions involving Iran and crude oil price movements also impact markets. Investors will monitor US economic data and central bank announcements globally. Bullion is expected to remain range-bound as traders watch these developments.
Exclusive: Foreign secretary to take up World Bank seat and play active role in shaping changes to global lender Britain’s foreign secretary, Ed Miliband, is to indicate he will put the climate crisis and overseas development at the heart of UK international relations by taking up the country’s seat on the board at the World Bank. The position, which is usually delegated to a junior minister, means Miliband will play an active role in shaping the changes to the World Bank that developing countries have called for, and ensuring the climate remains a core focus for overseas aid. Continue reading...
The region has added dozens of turbines off the East Coast since last summer. They and other clean energy sources cut the need for oil power amid recent hot weather.
Policy decisions from key central banks and earnings of Big Four tech companies on the cards as oil hovers around dangerous terrain of $100 mark.
A listing of 28 news and opinion articles we found interesting and shared on social media during the past week: Sun, July 19, 2026 thru Sat, July 25, 2026. Stories we promoted this week, by category: Climate Change Impacts (11 articles) Insane': Republicans Push To Punish Canada For Wildfires “We will not tolerate this incompetence,” vowed Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno, who may not understand how climate change works. Huffington Post, Jennifer Bendery, Jul 17, 2026. UN to list more sites as 'in danger' from conflict or climate change Phys.org, Simon Valmary and Celia Lebur, Jul 18, 2026. As mosquito ranges expand, better monitoring is key to preventing disease Monitoring is expensive and labor intensive. But it helps public health officials stop outbreaks...
Allowing use of two neonicotinoids to combat crop-ruining disease will kill bees and reduce harvests, union says Beekeepers and environmentalists in France have reacted furiously after parliament approved a bill reauthorising two banned pesticides scientists say can poison bees. “There are no words to describe the frustration,” said Carolyn Bouguet, a beekeeper in Essonne, greater Paris. “Bee populations have already been badly compromised by climate change, new parasites and loss of habitat. And now this.” Continue reading...
Uganda is moving endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National Park to Ajai Wildlife Reserve. This relocation aims to protect the species from oil drilling and habitat pressures. Ajai Wildlife Reserve is undergoing ecological restoration and reintroduction of various animal species. Local communities are actively engaged and benefit from conservation efforts. The initiative seeks to foster coexistence between development and wildlife preservation.
About half of Americans think natural gas—a methane-based, planet-warming fuel—is a “clean” energy source, according to a recent poll. And a long-running fossil fuel industry marketing campaign might be to blame. The “clean natural gas” label is a myth. Methane, the primary component of natural gas fuel, is a far more potent greenhouse gas than […]
Exclusive: Blunder at Rosebank, UK’s biggest undeveloped oilfield, comes as government considers granting licence Production at Britain’s biggest undeveloped oil and gasfield could be delayed for months after equipment from a rig was accidentally dropped in the North Sea, the Guardian can reveal. Andy Burnham’s new government is under pressure from the fossil fuel industry to allow oil to be retrieved from the Rosebank site despite opposition from climate campaigners and some Labour MPs . Continue reading...
Firefighters and authorities in both European countries were caught off guard by the virulence of the fires, which have been fuelled by high temperatures and possibly the long-term effects of climate change.
If you feel like you've been inundated with tornado warnings this year, it's not just you. Canada is not only on track for a record-setting tornado year, but warnings from Environment and Climate Change Canada are outpacing the twisters.
Thai energy authorities have approved a reduction of the diesel ex-refinery price by 2.40 baht a litre to curb rising domestic fuel prices as global oil prices fluctuate.
[Premium Times] Today, our nation is being recognised across the African continent and beyond as a premier pioneer and leader in renewable energy innovation.
Spain declared a national emergency due to widespread wildfires. France requested European Union assistance for a major blaze near Bordeaux. Tens of thousands were evacuated from affected tourist and residential areas. This crisis highlights the intensifying impact of climate change on southern Europe. The region is experiencing record-breaking heat and drought conditions.
National average gasoline prices have already climbed above $4 a gallon, while crude oil has surged past $100 per barrel following weeks of escalating military action across the Middle East.
There have been lively discussions online this week regarding climate change - with some wildly differing opinions.
Environment and Climate Change Canada has issued rainfall warnings for Paulatuk, along with Tulı́t'a, Norman Wells, Fort Good Hope and Colville Lake. Some areas might see as much as 100 millimetres of rain — more than double a typical rainfall over the entire month of July.
Southeast Asia’s governments have spent months trying to blunt the effects of war-driven energy shocks from the Middle East, but renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has exposed how limited those defences are, analysts have warned. The latest flare-up has revived fears of a second round of fuel disruption across the region, where many economies remain heavily dependent on imported oil and shipping routes linked to the Gulf. Southeast Asian leaders expressed “grave concern” over...
Oil prices are pairing gains on Friday but have climbed more than 10% this week.
A new 12-point plan calls for stronger protections for Indigenous rights, lands, and voices as climate change, conflict, and other threats intensify.
Oil prices have sharply rebounded, exceeding one hundred dollars per barrel. Attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea have revived supply fears. Kazakhstan's oil exports also faced disruptions, adding to global concerns. This marks a significant reversal from recent price declines seen earlier. These events have tightened the noose around global energy supply routes.
China unveiled its 15th five-year plan for renewable energy on Thursday. Below are the key targets outlined in the blueprint, which was released jointly by the National Development and Reform Commission and National Energy Administration. See original document in Chinese: 可再生能源发展“十五五”规划 by scmp
With the midterms four months away, it appears to be growing harder — not easier — for the Trump administration to temper rising global oil prices.
Utah’s new solar power and battery storage facility is among the largest in the region.
The White House threw a US-Saudi Arabia nuclear deal into question on Thursday, a day after it was signed, emphasising that it depended on the oil-rich Gulf country recognising Israel under a 2020 diplomatic initiative. “The Civil Nuclear Deal … will be approved, but is totally subject to Saudi Arabia joining the very respected and successful Abraham Accords,” US President Donald Trump wrote on social media, adding that the deal would not include enrichment and involve only non-military use of...
Crude oil prices surged past one hundred dollars per barrel amid Middle East tensions. Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea caused market concern. This escalation has heightened fears over global energy supply safety and stability. Domestic crude futures also climbed significantly, mirroring the international price rally. Geopolitical risks are now the primary driver for the current oil market surge.
US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint. Fears that disruption could widen further to block another sea route sent global oil prices surging in one of the steepest rises of the war. Brent crude rose more than 6 per cent, breaking through US$100 a barrel for the first time since May. Two weeks...
Russia has accused Ukraine of targeting oil tankers off its southern Black Sea coast to disrupt the global energy market.
A rare toad changed the fate of a river by becoming the first amphibian to halt a hydroelectric dam. It's now in trouble.
Gulf nations are accelerating pipeline projects to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. These new routes aim to move oil without relying on the narrow waterway. Several major pipeline projects are under construction or being planned. Diversification efforts aim to protect regional oil exports from disruptions. These alternative routes face their own risks and increased costs.
Iran has launched a new front in its war with Donald Trump in the Middle East after the regime's proxy militants bombed oil tankers linked to US allies in the Red Sea.
Inverness-based Aurora Energy Services has appointed Pauline Walsh as non-executive director as the renewable energy firm expands internationally.
The price of Brent crude oil rose above $100 per barrel on Thursday, a sign of global concern over the renewed fighting between Iran and the U.S.
The Houthis in Yemen claimed responsibility for two attacks on Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea with missiles and drones. No injuries were reported.
New US petition demands review of plans from tech companies amid fears of environmental destruction Space datacenters proposed by SpaceX , Jeff Bezos’s Blue Origin and others would release staggering levels of pollution that would probably alter the Earth’s atmosphere and be “catastrophic” for the planet, space industry experts and environmental groups warn in a new petition demanding a review of their impacts. Tech companies have collectively proposed millions of “orbital datacenters” and are pressing forward with plans, which require Federal Communications Commission (FCC) approval. Among other issues, pollution from satellites and rockets burning up upon re-entry appears to be accumulating in the stratosphere at alarming levels. The spacecraft release black soot, rare metals, aluminum...
Labor has supported a major change to Australia's tax system, which industry warns could push up prices for consumers.
U.S. President Donald Trump promised on Thursday "major military punishment" for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint.
The Indian rupee saw a slight gain against the US dollar on Thursday. Rising crude oil prices continue to exert pressure on the currency. The Reserve Bank of India's intervention is expected to limit sharper losses. Foreign investors showed mixed sentiment in Indian equities and bonds. Stock markets opened on a weak note, with key indices falling.
Oil prices soared on Thursday after Iran's Houthi allies struck two vessels carrying Saudi oil in the Red Sea as clashes in the Middle East continue to escalate.
Iran's Houthi allies said they struck two Saudi tankers as part of their embargo of the country's oil in the Red Sea.
The nuclear power deal between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia was met with alarm in Israel as it deepened concerns that Israel, a major American ally, and Trump are increasingly diverging on foreign policy and security.
Last month, the same judge ruled against the agency for canceling a $3B climate grant program.
The Moon is gradually distancing itself from Earth, which has significant implications for our planet. Over millions of years, this migration will result in extended daylight hours and the end of total solar eclipses. Furthermore, the weakened tides will disrupt coastal ecosystems and marine life. As the Moon ascends to a higher orbit, Earth's rotation continues to decelerate, marking a slow but profound transformation in our natural environment.
The Trump administration is advancing a civil nuclear agreement with Saudi Arabia. This pact could allow uranium enrichment and spent fuel processing by the kingdom. Critics fear this weakens global non-proliferation norms and may trigger an arms race. Saudi Arabia seeks nuclear power for economic diversification and reduced fossil fuel reliance. The deal faces congressional review and potential opposition due to its safeguards.
The Trump White House is set to announce a significant nuclear cooperation deal with Saudi Arabia. This agreement allows for extensive civilian nuclear cooperation and uranium enrichment on Saudi soil. Critics express concerns about nuclear proliferation and regional security implications. The US administration argues this approach counters Russian and Chinese influence in the region. Lawmakers will scrutinize the deal, which may weaken existing non-proliferation safeguards.
N.W.T. Department of Environment and Climate Change says it had to place a fire restriction due to extreme fire danger and extraordinary weather conditions to avoid people causing additional fires.
The President laid down the ultimatum on Wednesday as oil prices spiked to their highest level in more than a month.
A European naval mission boarded a Russia-linked oil tanker suspected of sailing under a false flag on Monday, the EU’s top diplomat Kaja Kallas said.
The difference between bar and motor oil comes down to their composition. Each one is designed for a specific purpose, though substitutes can sometimes work.
President Donald Trump has reached an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to support the creation of a Saudi nuclear power program.
A blast triggered by methane gas buildup tore through the tunnel Monday at the 500-megawatt Teesta Hydroelectric Project in northeastern Sikkim state in the Himalayas. Twelve workers were killed.
[Premium Times] The NHRC said the committee's inauguration became necessary as "climate change is no longer just an environmental issue. It is a human rights issue."
Oil prices continue to rise as prospects of a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran remain dim.
Crude oil prices extended their rally as Middle East tensions escalated. Brent crude held above ninety dollars a barrel amid supply disruption fears. Houthi threats affected shipping activity in the Red Sea region. Military actions continued overnight impacting energy shipping routes. Global food insecurity risks also increased due to these disruptions.
Wars and geopolitical tensions can disrupt shipping, energy supplies and agricultural inputs, increasing costs across food systems already strained by inflation.
Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans, Volume 131, Issue 7, July 2026.
Tamil Nadu is preparing climate-resilient master plans for seven major hill towns. These plans aim to improve roads, parking, and waste management systems. They will also safeguard ecologically fragile regions from unplanned urban development. The government is using advanced mapping and drone surveys for accurate environmental assessments. This initiative seeks to create safer and more sustainable hill settlements for everyone.
Iran-backed Yemeni group, the Houthis, have threatened a maritime blockade on Saudi Arabia. What this essentially means is that Saudi Arabia’s crude oil exports are set to be hit. And India which gets a big portion of its crude imports from the Middle East country.
Once considered extinct in New England, the American oystercatcher is experiencing a remarkable resurgence thanks to dedicated conservation efforts. These initiatives focus on safeguarding their nesting environments and raising community awareness. Techniques such as banding chicks and preventing disturbances in ground-nesting sites have proven successful. Their resilience, coupled with federal safety measures for related shorebirds, makes their comeback a testament to effective conservation in the face of climate change challenges.
As the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve and global oil reserves dwindle, China's sway over energy markets and gas prices grows.
Asia’s oil buyers are facing the risk of a second maritime chokepoint being disrupted after Iran-aligned Houthi militants threatened to impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, even as shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remain severely disrupted by the US-Iran conflict. Analysts said any serious disruption in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could leave Asia with fewer alternatives for Middle Eastern crude, threatening Saudi shipments and increasing the risk of oil prices rising above US$100 per...
The EPA administrator and other Trump officials on Tuesday celebrated coal's comeback under President Donald Trump and called for more industry support.
Strange jellyfish, glowing squid, and tiny plankton help move carbon out of the atmosphere and into the deep ocean. The post The hidden ocean world that helps regulate our climate appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
The Trump administration is undoing fuel-saving efforts even as war in Iran, data centers and heat waves are pushing up gasoline and electricity costs.
From the Arctic to the Pacific, Indigenous advocates say their voices are too often ignored.
BYD has rolled out its 100,000th new-energy vehicle from its Brazilian assembly line, underscoring the growth potential for Chinese products in South America, just as electric cars fuel fresh tension in Europe. China’s largest electric vehicle (EV) producer reached the landmark on July 16, reflecting BYD’s rapid expansion as governments increasingly push for local manufacturing and job creation. The milestone vehicle was a BYD Seagull, which came off the line at the Camacari plant, which has...
Increases in power purchase agreement prices for solar could influence whether the industry wants key tax incentives back.
United States forces conducted tenth night of strikes against Iran. These operations aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after recent attacks. Iran also targeted US allies Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain with missile barrages. Diplomatic efforts continue while the interim ceasefire agreement has collapsed. Global energy supplies face fresh concerns as oil prices climb.
The country plans to add 5,200 megawatts of nuclear power generation by around 2040.
MOPO rents out batteries charged at its own solar power plants, removing the need for customers and communities with limited income to invest in solar home systems or mini-grids.
Albanese government’s approval of North West Shelf gas extension being challenged by the Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art The Albanese government’s decision to approve one of the world’s largest gas projects in Western Australia is being challenged in the federal court, setting up a significant test of how Australia’s environment law deals with the climate crisis. The Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) and Friends of Australian Rock Art (Fara) are this week running concurrent court challenges against the approval of the extension of Woodside’s major North West Shelf gas export project. Continue reading...
New 50% tariffs exclude energy products, fish and critical minerals, but include goods that had previously been protected by the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says Sign up for the Breaking News US email While speaking to reporters on Sunday, Donald Trump acknowledged the three US military casualties as the strikes on Iran continue unabated. “Well, we feel very badly, but you know those great people, those great patriots, were out there fighting that Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon,” Trump said while returning to Washington from the Fifa World Cup final in New Jersey. Continue reading...
Industry experts say India's crude procurement pattern during the US-Iran conflict reflects a flexible and well-diversified sourcing strategy. India’s crude oil imports from Russia in July so far have averaged at around 2.45 million barrels per day.
As the country sizzled through heat waves, the government removed some of its most actionable advice about how to conserve energy.
A 136-degree planetary split captures both Earth’s seasons and its warming climate.
Average petrol prices in the United States have now reached four dollars per gallon. This increase follows recent flare-ups and rising tensions in the Middle East region. Motorists in several states have been paying more than four dollars for some time. Crude oil prices have risen, impacting global fuel costs significantly. Higher fuel expenses may affect grocery prices and voter concerns during elections.
Historical data, diversified pools of policyholders, and statistical probability have allowed insurers to estimate future losses and allocate capital accordingly.
A federal district court judge dismissed legal claims made by Sable Offshore Corp. and ExxonMobil that the county’s denial of permits to Sable was an illegal taking of its property. It builds on a series of uphill legal battles for Sable to pump oil at its Las Flores pipeline off the Santa Barbara Coast —...
Dengue is a mosquito-borne viral disease reported in more than 125 countries. According to the company, India accounts for nearly one-third of the global dengue burden, with rapid urbanisation, climate change and widespread mosquito breeding continuing to increase the risk of infection across the country. Vaccine QDENGA is given as two injections of 0.5 ml, administered under the skin three months apart.
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom has successfully installed a renewable energy microgrid solution at the Mafikeng Provincial Hospital in the North West, ensuring continued, reliable electricity supply to the institution.
This story was originally published by Grist and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. It’s barely the middle of summer in the northern hemisphere, and heat waves are once again breaking temperature records. In the United States, dozens of cities sweltered through their hottest Fourth of July celebrations, with temperatures over 100 degrees F. In New […]
As geopolitical tensions, rising electricity demand and climate pressures reshape the global energy landscape, more than 600 energy ministers, chief executives, financial leaders and policy experts gathered in Montreal, deliberating upon how to deliver at an unprecedented scale. The 11th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency, organised by the International Energy Agency (IEA) on July […]
This is a re-post from The Climate Brink I’m generally pretty measured in how I discuss climate data. There has been only one time in recent years when I was truly shocked: when global temperatures came in for September 2023 at a full 0.5C warmer than any prior September on record. 1 Once until today, that is. With the July runs now in from 667 ensemble members across 14 different seasonal forecast models, it looks like this year’s El Niño is not only very likely to be the strongest event since reliable records began – it may end up the strongest by a truly mind-blowing margin. The multi-model median for the event’s peak (measured as detrended sea surface temperature anomalies in the Niño 3.4 region of the tropical Pacific) currently...
Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy Mahmoud Essmat on Sunday, July 19, 2026, discussed with World Bank (WB) delegation ways to strengthen cooperation on power grid development, renewable energy financing and financial sustainability. This came during a video conference attended by Minister of Planning and Economic Development Ahmed Rostom . The World Bank delegation was headed by … The post Egypt, WB probe boosting cooperation in power grid, renewable energy financing appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The state’s first Superfund research center is looking into how climate change is resurfacing industrial pollution.
Oil prices climbed significantly as United States and Iran conflict intensified. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz faced increasing pressure and disruptions. US military actions continued for a ninth consecutive night against Iran. Bahrain and Kuwait reported fresh missile and drone strikes across the region. Escalating tensions kept oil prices on an upward trajectory.
Warming waters cause tadpoles to adjust their diets for survival. Young amphibians increase feeding rates and shift toward more plant material. This strategy helps them cope with rising energy demands. However, faster growth leads to smaller and weaker bodies. Conservation efforts must protect cooler habitats for these species.
“The age of fossil fuels is coming to an end,” said EU energy chief Dan Jørgensen on unveiling the electrification plan.
More than one-third of species of shark are at risk of extinction due to overfishing, habitat degradation and climate change, according to officials.
After the US military confirmed that a service member had been killed in Iraq – the third in recent days – Donald Trump said the new attacks were ‘in honour’ of the dead Middle East crisis live: follow latest updates The US launched a ninth night of strikes targeting Iran early Monday, after announcing the death of another American service member, as the price of Brent crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel, the highest level since June. The US military said the service member was killed on Saturday in northern Iraq, where the US has military bases, during a controlled detonation of what was called unexploded ordnance on a downed Iranian attack drone. Continue reading...
Energy secretary grapples with mounting criticism over length of US war as Democrat calls conflict ‘war of choice’ A Trump administration official on Sunday grappled with mounting criticism over the length of the US war with Iran after months of promised diplomatic breakthroughs, short-lived ceasefires, and the deaths of two more American troops in Jordan bringing the total number of American military members killed in the conflict to 16. Appearing on ABC’s This Week, US energy secretary Chris Wright defended the Trump administration’s strategy after being confronted with his earlier claims that the war which began in February would have ended by now. Continue reading...
Labour leader will visit king to accept role on Monday and will start making cabinet appointments that afternoon Andy Burnham will say Britain must be honest about the challenges it faces when he becomes its sixth prime minister in a decade on Monday, as he prepares to introduce measures to ease the cost of living and allow more North Sea fossil fuel drilling. The Labour leader is expected to start making appointments in the afternoon after going to Buckingham Palace to accept the role of prime minister from the king. Continue reading...
Kuwait says an electricity and water plant is on fire after the second such attack in two days. Iran says US strikes hit an under-construction nuclear power plant.
Top Democrat says findings show public ‘way ahead of the politicians’ as Trump dismisses global heating as ‘hoax’ Amid a summer of dangerous heat , drought and floods , a majority of Americans are connecting increasingly severe weather to the climate crisis, new polling shows, despite efforts by Donald Trump to dismiss global heating as a “con job” and a “hoax”. It’s a sign that attempts to suppress polarize climate concerns may not be seeing full success, said Grace Adcox, senior climate strategist at Data for Progress. Continue reading...
Andy Burnham will take a "more pragmatic approach" with a “change of emphasis” on North Sea oil and gas, Labour's deputy leader has today confirmed.
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Follow the latest updates live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Rising fuel prices could force interest rate rise Shane Oliver , chief economist at AMP, said fuel prices could rise another 10 cents as the rebound in oil prices had not yet fully flowed through, in a note on Friday. The longer the strait remains closed and the war escalates, the greater the risk that oil prices will have to rise to around $US150/barrel to bring demand down to match the hit to supply. Continue reading...
Oil change prices are going up due to a number of different factors. Will you be ready to hand over your credit card the next time you head to the shop?
A shady New York City spa allegedly intimidated and manipulated an elderly woman into forking over a whopping $675,000 on outrageous "snake oil" treatments and other absurd beauty products.
This approach is far more carbon- and energy-efficient than conventional methods, according to the researchers.
Red Sea Governor Walid al-Barqi said that the Egyptian state places great importance on attracting foreign investment by improving the legislative and regulatory environment, thereby supporting clean energy projects. He stressed the governorate’s commitment to providing all necessary facilitation for investors, particularly in strategic projects. Barqi’s remarks came during his meeting with the Norwegian Ambassador … The post Red Sea governor, Norwegian amb. discuss cooperation on renewable energy projects appeared first on Egypt Independent.
The Warri Kingdom is situated in the heart of Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta, a region whose petroleum wealth has helped fuel one of Africa’s largest economies for decades. But many surrounding communities lack basic infrastructure, clean drinking water, schools and healthcare. “The kingdom sadly suffers from what I call the resource curse,” the queen consort, … The post In Nigeria’s oil heartland, Olori Atuwatse III sees a different resource appeared first on Egypt Independent.
B.C. is expecting a surge in electricity demand over the next two decades. While the province is betting on wind and solar, First Nations say they're exploring every option.
British families are unwittingly funding Vladimir Putin's industrial scale kidnap of Ukrainian children after Labour watered down oil sanctions, researchers have warned.
The US struck bridges in Iran, and Tehran responded by hitting a power and desalination plant in Kuwait on Friday, as the two sides risked further escalation by expanding their targets to include infrastructure. At sea, where the renewed conflict has again cut off energy supplies from the Gulf, US Marines boarded a tanker near the Strait of Hormuz. Armed men seized another vessel off Yemen, raising concern over security in the Middle East’s other big choke point for oil shipments at the mouth...
In China, vast sinkholes provide a refuge for the rare Magnolia aromatica trees, buffering them against the harsh realities of climate change. These subterranean havens create stable microclimates that support these endangered species. However, this isolation can limit genetic diversity and hinder the trees' adaptability to future environmental changes. To ensure their survival, conservation efforts must focus on safeguarding habitats while facilitating gene flow between populations.
Most of the fires grew out of control under extreme heat conditions made up to five times more likely by climate change. The post Dangerous and historic wildfire smoke pollution event engulfs the U.S. and Canada appeared first on Yale Climate Connections.
Researchers have found an Earth-like, rocky planet orbiting within the habitable zone of a distant star with an atmosphere.
Average retail prices for heating oil were, at their peak, 92 per cent higher than before the conflict, the CMA report revealed.
Simon King looks at the threats posed to airline operations by hotter weather and rising sea levels.
Nuclear power continues to thrive in many parts of the world, with some countries even getting a majority of their power from nuclear plants.
The rupee opened stronger against the US dollar on Friday, gaining fourteen paise in early trade. Upbeat equity markets provided support for the domestic currency's early gains. However, sustained foreign fund outflows and firm crude oil prices capped further appreciation. Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East kept investors cautious towards emerging market currencies. The rupee is expected to trade within a narrow range with a downside bias.
A year after Trump repealed the Inflation Reduction Act, the outlook for climate action is dark. But there are silver linings.
[GroundUp] A desert elephant's 600km journey reveals why conservationists and governments need to rethink the use of fences
Governments across the Gulf are accelerating pipeline construction after Iran and its regional allies intensified attacks on commercial shipping, but experts say pipelines remain exposed to military strikes from Tehran.
[Namibian] A hearing of a lawsuit in which the Municipal Council of Windhoek is suing Namibia Dairies about an oil spill that took place in February 2019 has started in the Windhoek High Court.
Across the US this week, different disasters – from Canadian wildfire smoke darkening the skies in the Midwest and northeast to extreme heat along the east coast to catastrophic flooding in Texas – are disrupting daily life and putting people’s health at risk. When multiple weather catastrophes play out like this at the same time, or in quick succession, experts refer to them as compound events. As climate change makes compound events more likely, experts warned that grappling with them is...
Union minister Jitendra Singh asserted no sensitive data breach occurred at Kudankulam nuclear plant. Nuclear Power Corporation of India confirmed core systems remained untouched by the incident. Reliance Infrastructure's contract involved conventional services, not core nuclear systems. A third-party data center provider reported a partial data breach attempt. Isro sources clarified that scientist and engineer resignations are within normal levels.
Kemi Badenoch has demanded Andy Burnham stop bowing to 'Net Zero zealots' like Ed Miliband and back oil and gas drilling in the North Sea.
When Policies Restrict Clean Energy, Electric Bills Go Up alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:25 In recent months, more than 100 wind farms in 21 states were stalled as part of a sweeping effort by the U.S. government to halt renewable energy development. Since 2025, total cancellations of clean energy projects have grown to more than 21 gigawatts (GW) of capacity — enough to power 2 million homes. These efforts, along with other federal policies, are not only restricting the supply of clean energy, but could cost Americans billions of dollars at a time when one in three Americans is foregoing necessities like food and medical care to pay their rising utility bills. That affordability crisis is also being driven by delayed grid investments, infrastructure-damaging...
Most Australian capital cities have at least 80% chance of unusually warm and dry spring as climatologists watch developing system with increasing alarm Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast The El Niño climate phenomenon linked to record global temperatures and now locked in place in the Pacific Ocean could develop into the strongest on record, according to Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology. Climatologists are watching the strengthening El Niño with increasing alarm , saying the forecasts from climate models in the coming months are “mind blowing” and “astounding”. Continue reading...
Heatwaves, high energy prices, calls for reindustrialisation and North Sea drilling are all high on the to-do list UK politics live – latest updates Wildfires cast a pall of smoke this week over Greater Manchester , whose former mayor Andy Burnham stands on the threshold of No 10. Amid three UK heatwaves so far this year, which have killed thousands of people in England and Wales, damaged harvests and left children crying in classrooms , the new prime minister’s plans for the climate crisis remain as shrouded as his city. “Burnham has been very quiet about the climate [crisis] so far,” says Chris Venables, an environmental campaigner and fellow at the Green Alliance thinktank. “I don’t think [it] is at the forefront of his mind, but that does not mean he will water down this agenda.”...
This is not the first attempt by the US to penalise countries purchasing Russian oil. Last year, Washington imposed an additional 25% tariff on India over its imports of Russian crude, before reversing the measure in February.
Powering Forward: Resilient Workforce Strategies for the US Clean Energy Transition alicia.cypress… Thu, 07/16/2026 - 08:45 The transition to a clean energy economy is transforming labor markets, making workforce adaptability critical to sustaining long-term industry growth. New clean energy policies can rapidly increase labor demand, while global material shortages and trade policies can delay projects and disrupt hiring. At the same time, seismic megatrends such as soaring electricity demand , digitalization, artificial intelligence and demographic changes are reshaping where people live and how they work. As this political and economic uncertainty becomes the norm for the clean energy industry, experts at the intersection of clean energy and workforce development...
The US military targeted an unladen oil tanker which it said was heading for the key Iranian oil terminal on Kharg island.
The emissions trading system became a global blueprint for pricing carbon and cutting CO2. Now industry groups are pushing back against tougher climate rules. How effective is the scheme and where does it fall short?
India's Nuclear Power Corporation stated a data breach involves conventional plant facilities. The reported leaked files pertain only to non-nuclear safety systems. These documents were prepared by Reliance Infrastructure Ltd. for common services. The breach does not compromise nuclear security or reactor core systems. The affected information relates to plant units under construction.
Am Lollapalooza-Wochenende in Berlin drohen Regen und Wind: Wir zeigen die aktuelle Wetter-Prognose und geben Tipps für ein wetterfestes Festival-Outfit. Es sollte das Sommerwochenende schlechthin in Berlin werden: Am 17. und 18. Juli steht das Lollapalooza Festival in der deutschen Hauptstadt an. Doch die Vibes haben leider nichts von Zara Larssons „Midnight Sun“ oder Lordes „Solar Power“ – der Wetterbericht verspricht eher grau und nass à la „Rain Over Me“ von Pitbull. Damit sich die... Der Beitrag Lollapalooza Berlin: Wetter-Prognose und Tipps fürs Festival-Outfit erschien zuerst auf Rolling Stone.
Crude oil prices climbed for a fourth day, exceeding eighty-five dollars per barrel. Investors reacted to escalating United States and Iran conflict and shipping route security. United States strikes on Iran's missile sites and coastal defense positions occurred. This intensified worries over oil moving through the Strait of Hormuz. Analysts suggest prices could rise further depending on conflict developments.