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Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fossil fuel companies finally accept the climate crisis just not their role in it

Fossil fuel companies now accept climate change is real but contest their responsibility in legal proceedings.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

The world just lived through the 11 hottest years on record - what now?

The past 11 years have been the hottest on record, with 2025 showing alarming climate indicators.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Fossil fuel companies finally accept the climate crisis just not their role in it

Fossil fuel companies now accept climate change is real but contest their responsibility in legal proceedings.
Environment
fromNature
1 week ago

The world just lived through the 11 hottest years on record - what now?

The past 11 years have been the hottest on record, with 2025 showing alarming climate indicators.
#windfall-tax
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 day ago

European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike 'to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly' | Fortune

European finance ministers are urging a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies to address rising oil and gas prices and inflation concerns.
Europe news
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromThe Local Germany
1 day ago

Five EU nations urge tax on energy firms' windfall profits

Spain and four EU nations propose a windfall tax on energy companies to alleviate consumer burdens from rising fuel prices due to the Middle East conflict.
Europe news
fromFortune
1 day ago

European ministers urge EU to impose windfall taxes on energy companies as prices spike 'to ensure that this burden is distributed fairly' | Fortune

European finance ministers are urging a bloc-wide windfall tax on energy companies to address rising oil and gas prices and inflation concerns.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Fair Work Agency's priorities criticised days before its launch

Sharon Graham, the general secretary of Unite, stated that the priorities showed the agency was in danger of being a dead duck before it even begins. For too long, workers have borne the brunt of disreputable employers who have had carte blanche.
UK politics
Non-profit organizations
fromLos Angeles Times
2 days ago

Trump's 2027 budget would cut billions from clean energy and climate programs while boosting military spending

Trump's 2027 budget proposal includes significant cuts to clean energy and environmental programs, aiming to eliminate funding for the 'green agenda.'
Intellectual property law
fromNextgov.com
1 day ago

Tech bills of the week: Limiting adversaries' access to US tech; and boosting cyber apprenticeships

New legislation aims to strengthen U.S. export controls on sensitive technologies to prevent adversaries from exploiting them for economic gain.
fromMoneywise
2 days ago

With gas prices spiking, you now have a new reason to ask your boss to work from home

If the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, I'll be happy if they only stayed at $4 a gallon. This situation is bound to impact budgets for commuters significantly.
Remote teams
Environment
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

NPR wants your big question about reducing your climate impact and saving money

Rising utility bills and oil prices are influenced by geopolitical factors and climate change, prompting inquiries about spending decisions that can reduce emissions and save money.
#middle-east-conflict
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

What can nations do to make up for the ongoing energy shortfall?

The Middle East conflict has disrupted 20% of the world's fuel supply, prompting countries to seek alternative energy sources.
Data science
fromThe Walrus
3 days ago

Data Centres Are on Track to Wreck the Planet. Can We Stop Them? | The Walrus

Hyperscaled data centers consume massive power and water, raising concerns about their environmental impact.
fromwww.bbc.com
3 days ago

Fewer heat-related deaths in 2025 despite warmest summer

The UK Health Security Agency reported around 1,504 heat-associated deaths in England during summer 2025, roughly half the predicted 3,039, despite the season being the warmest on record.
UK news
France news
fromThe Local France
4 days ago

PM orders France to step up electrification projects in face of oil crisis

France's government is prioritizing electrification to reduce dependence on imported oil and address rising fuel prices.
fromPhilosophynow
4 days ago
Philosophy

The Collective City

Islamic philosophy invites plurality and coexistence, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and the acceptance of error in understanding.
SF politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Hyperscalers often lack the "aptitude" on power as the political push picks up to expedite grid connections and pipelines | Fortune

Federal efforts to expedite power grid interconnections face challenges due to hyperscalers' communication issues and lack of understanding of processes.
OMG science
fromHarvard Gazette
5 days ago

A world-shifting moment (literally) - Harvard Gazette

Geoscientists have found evidence of plate movement on Earth dating back 3.5 billion years, reshaping our understanding of its early history.
London politics
fromwww.bbc.com
5 days ago

New bin rules begin in England but not all councils are ready

New rules mandate weekly food waste collections in England, but many councils are unprepared to meet the deadline.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 days ago

G7 ready to take necessary measures' to ensure energy market stability

We stand ready to take all necessary measures in close coordination with our partners, including to preserve the stability and security of the energy market, said the G7 in a statement after a teleconference.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Zack Polanski meets unions in attempt to get them to switch party funding to Greens

Zack Polanski has kicked off a charm offensive designed to convince trade unions to stop funding Labour and throw their weight behind the Green party, as he delivered the first in a series of speeches to union conferences.
Education
#energy-crisis
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Starmer must call energy summit akin to 2008 crisis response, Labour MP says

A global energy summit is needed to address the impending energy crisis caused by the US-Israeli war on Iran.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Starmer's five-point plan' was not a plan | Nils Pratley

The government's five-point plan for the crisis includes outdated measures and lacks clarity on support for consumers affected by rising energy costs.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Energy crisis: why keep calm but cut down' may be a better message for Labour

Government messaging on energy crisis may downplay serious challenges and hinder sensible consumption reduction advice.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

In Europe, lobbyists are using soaring fuel prices to make the case for more dirty energy

Europe is better prepared for the energy crisis but faces challenges from high fuel prices and opposition to renewable energy policies.
Europe news
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

Government may soon ask public to conserve energy in response to fuel crisis

Ireland will not implement pandemic-style travel restrictions despite the deepening energy crisis from the US-Israeli invasion of Iran.
Environment
fromGothamist
3 days ago

NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law

Hochul's energy policy prioritizes fossil fuels over renewables, but experts warn this approach may lead to higher costs and missed climate goals.
OMG science
fromBig Think
5 days ago

We saved the world once - we can do it again

The Montreal Protocol successfully addressed the ozone layer depletion, showcasing human resilience in combating environmental crises.
fromTruthout
5 days ago

A Shady Nonprofit Pushes Back On Pennsylvania's Proposed Minimum Wage Hike

"Today's vote ignores the well-documented harmful consequences of wage hikes by economists. Not only would this proposal slash up to 86,000 jobs, it would also worsen inflation for Pennsylvania workers and residents."
Non-profit organizations
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

Google teams up with gas plant for AI datacenter in sharp turn from climate goals

Google partners with Crusoe Energy for a natural gas power plant to supply energy for its Texas datacenter, marking a shift from its carbon-neutral goals.
#renewable-energy
fromEarth911
6 days ago
Environment

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

Environment
fromArs Technica
3 days ago

Renewables dominate 2025's newly installed generating capacity

Renewable energy capacity grew by 700 GW last year, accounting for 86% of global generating capacity growth.
Environment
fromTheregister
4 days ago

Renewables hit 49.4% of global electricity capacity in 2025

Renewable energy reached nearly half of global electricity capacity in 2025, but commitments to renewable energy are still not on track.
Environment
fromEarth911
6 days ago

Sustainability In Your Ear: Schneider Electric's Steve Wilhite Maps the Renewable Energy Transition

The global energy system is shifting to distributed renewables and digital optimization, with a significant gap between corporate sustainability ambitions and delivery capabilities.
#climate-justice
#energy-consumption
World news
fromBBC News
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Asian countries are implementing measures to limit energy consumption amid a significant energy security challenge.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Governments are urged to implement measures to reduce energy consumption amid high prices due to the Gulf conflict.
World news
fromBBC News
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Asian countries are implementing measures to limit energy consumption amid a significant energy security challenge.
Environment
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Drive more slowly and work from home to help ease energy crisis, IEA urges

Governments are urged to implement measures to reduce energy consumption amid high prices due to the Gulf conflict.
Non-profit organizations
fromNature
1 week ago

'Continuity over novelty': why environmental science needs to rethink its focus

The closure of forest-service research offices threatens long-term ecological research and institutional memory in the US.
Europe news
fromCity AM
4 days ago

Europe urges fewer flights, remote working as Iran war drains oil supplies

Oil prices are rising due to the Iran war, prompting Europe to implement emergency measures to conserve energy.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 weeks ago

Critics say Ottawa's sustainable jobs plan offers no new support for energy workers | CBC News

Canada's sustainable jobs action plan primarily lists existing policies without targeted measures for energy workers facing displacement from the energy transition.
#clean-energy
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks

G7 nations must accelerate clean energy transition to protect economies from oil and gas price shocks.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Rachel Reeves to tell G7 accelerating shift to clean energy is best defence against energy price shocks

G7 nations must accelerate clean energy transition to protect economies from oil and gas price shocks.
Environment
fromEarth911
4 days ago

Earth Day 2026: Our Power, Our Planet Is A Call To Activism

Earth Day 2026 emphasizes civic action and political engagement in response to environmental rollbacks, shifting focus from personal lifestyle changes.
World news
fromHR Brew
3 weeks ago

World of HR: Employers and governments in Asia promote alternative work arrangements amid oil crisis

Asian nations with limited oil reserves are implementing proactive energy conservation measures across government and business sectors to mitigate impacts of oil supply disruptions from regional conflict.
Alternative medicine
fromNatural Health News
3 months ago

Apocalyptic warnings mask a prosperous reality at COP30

Historical data contradicts climate chief warnings of climate-induced famines; modern hunger stems from conflict and politics, not environmental factors, while CO2 increases have enhanced agricultural productivity.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
6 days ago

Starmer to meet energy and finances bosses in bid to stop household bills spiralling

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues without paywalls, relying on donations to support reporting efforts.
fromState of the Planet
6 days ago

From Classrooms to Climate Impact: Two Careers Flourish in Singapore

"Singapore is in a very unique position because they face a lot of land constraints, so there are few ways for them to generate their own renewable energy. Singapore is pushing for integrated energy systems throughout ASEAN, so that renewable energy produced in other countries can be brought back to Singapore. There's a very distinct, coordinated effort for countries to come together to work on climate change and energy security in a way that I haven't really seen."
Environment
Artificial intelligence
fromDanielmiessler
1 month ago

The Great Transition

Multiple simultaneous transitions are reshaping how knowledge moves from private expert domains to public accessibility through AI and LLMs, fundamentally transforming knowledge work and expertise value.
Environment
fromNature
6 days ago

How buildings and cities can be aligned with life

Buildings currently harm the environment, but regenerative design can restore ecological systems and reduce waste through nature-inspired strategies.
Artificial intelligence
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

How Can AI Address Climate Justice When Women's Voices Are Silenced?

AI in environmental decision-making risks reinforcing inequities unless women's voices, labor, and lived realities are embedded in its foundations from the start.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Extreme heat lab: enduring the climate of the future

"So whenever people think about hot weather, they always talk about the temperature," he says. "There's two issues with that. First of all, most people don't realise that the temperature is measured in the shade. So if you're in direct solar radiation, the amount of heat stress you're exposed to is much greater as it will stress your body out a lot more."
Public health
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Climate Finance Has Failed Africa Twice Over. Here's How To Fix It.

Africa faces immediate climate crisis requiring both massive adaptation investment and urgent global emissions cuts, yet receives inadequate financing while adaptation focus overshadows critical decarbonization efforts.
US politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

The impact of US withdrawal from global climate pacts DW 01/08/2026

The United States plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations, including major environmental bodies, undermining global climate cooperation and favoring oil-industry interests.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Daunting but doable': Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating

as the EU's climate advisory board urges countries to prepare for a catastrophic 3C of global heating. Maarten van Aalst, a member of the European Scientific Advisory Board on Climate Change (ESABCC), said the continent was already paying a price for its lack of preparation but that adapting to a hotter future was in part common-sense and low-hanging fruit. It is a daunting task, but at the same time
Europe politics
fromState of the Planet
2 weeks ago

Can Capitalism Solve the Climate Crisis?

Absolutely, I have experienced investing in a way that green growth has led to both equitable growth and decarbonization, but also have lived experience of what degrowth can do to a country, and how, in my view, [degrowth] is not really a solution.
Environment
Science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Economics has failed on the climate crisis. This complexity scientist has a plan to fix that

An agent-based global economic super-simulator could forecast crises and guide policy, with a ~$100m build cost and massive potential ROI from crisis prevention.
fromArs Technica
2 weeks ago

Emerging legislation would shield polluters from liability for climate change

Dozens of local communities, states, and individuals are suing major oil and gas companies and their trade associations over rising climate costs and for allegedly lying to consumers about climate change risks and solutions. At the same time, some states are enacting or considering laws modeled after the federal Superfund program that would impose retroactive liability on large fossil fuel producers and levy a one-time charge on them to help fund climate adaptation and resiliency measures.
Environment
France news
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

France climate goals off track as emissions cuts slow again

France's greenhouse gas emissions fell 1.6% in 2025, leaving the country off track to meet 2030 and 2050 climate targets.
fromThe Nation
3 weeks ago

A World on Fire Needs More Climate Reporting-Not Less

Covering Climate Now was formed in 2019 in response to the climate silence that then prevailed in much of the press, especially in the United States. Over the years that followed, hundreds of newsrooms joined our effort, and press coverage of the story began to reflect the scale of the crisis. Newsrooms beefed up their climate reporting teams; they confronted misinformation that sought to play down the problem; they thought creatively about how to find the climate connection on every beat.
Environment
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Britain strengthens ties with California as new energy and climate agreement signed

Independent seeks donations to fund ground-level, paywall-free journalism while Britain and California formalize a climate and clean-energy partnership amid federal US climate rollbacks.
#us-withdrawal
fromEngadget
2 months ago
US politics

The US withdraws from dozens of international bodies, including climate-focused organizations

fromEngadget
2 months ago
US politics

The US withdraws from dozens of international bodies, including climate-focused organizations

Environment
fromwww.mercurynews.com
4 weeks ago

Letters: Global warming isn't a hoax; it's a scientific consensus

Scientific consensus from 97-99% of climate scientists confirms Earth is warming primarily due to human activity, not natural cycles alone.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

US climate actions must continue, despite setbacks

The EPA's rescission of the Clean Air Act's endangerment finding removes the legal foundation for federal climate policies, though states and cities continue advancing clean-energy technologies independently.
Environment
fromNature
1 month ago

Climate change and geopolitics threaten water supplies - but disaster is not inevitable

Global water systems face crisis from overuse, pollution, and climate change, requiring urgent strengthening of international water-sharing treaties with dynamic monitoring systems.
#climate-finance
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries

UK climate and nature protection programmes in developing countries face severe budget cuts despite government commitments to international climate finance obligations.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

UK slashes climate aid programmes for developing countries

UK climate and nature protection programmes in developing countries face severe budget cuts despite government commitments to international climate finance obligations.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement market mechanism

The UN-run market allows companies and countries to offset their excess emissions by financing projects that cut greenhouse gases in other nations. The new initiative involves a clean cooking project in Myanmar, which distributes efficient cookstoves that reduce pressure on local forests. Implemented in partnership with a South Korean company, the project will generate credits that will count towards the climate targets of South Korea and Myanmar.
Environment
Environment
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

UN approves first carbon credits under Paris Agreement

The UN's new Paris Agreement carbon market issued its first credits for a Myanmar cookstove project, applying more conservative calculations to prevent greenwashing and build market confidence.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

Exceeding 1.5 C requires rethinking accountability in climate policy

Global temperatures have exceeded 1.5°C, requiring rapid pursuit of net-negative emissions, expanded adaptation, loss-and-damage response, and accountability to prevent further harm.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Climate action continues, even without Trump DW 01/08/2026

The US plans to withdraw from 66 international organizations and treaties, including major environmental bodies, undermining global climate cooperation.
#climate-policy
Environment
fromEarth911
2 months ago

Guest Idea: Climate Risk Has Become A Defining Economic Issue

Climate-driven financial risks threaten housing and public budgets while large-scale clean-energy and durable carbon-removal investments (geothermal, biochar, novel hydrogen) accelerate to build resilience.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Economic growth is still heating the planet. Is there any way out?

Economic growth is increasingly linked to rising emissions, prompting post-growth economists to advocate replacing GDP with wellbeing-centered measures to reduce environmental harm.
Environment
fromNature
2 months ago

As we breach 1.5 C, we must replace temperature limits with clean-energy targets

Paris 1.5°C goal will be missed; focus should shift to accelerating the clean-energy transition and measure progress by the rate clean energy displaces fossil fuels.
fromWIRED
1 month ago

The Fight Over US Climate Rules Is Just Beginning

On Thursday, the Environmental Protection Agency is expected to roll back the endangerment finding, which underpins the US's ability to regulate the greenhouse gases that cause climate change. The rollback, the result of more than 15 years of work from right-wing special interest groups, represents the most aggressive move against climate regulation in the US to date-and will introduce a lengthy fight that's almost certain to wind up in front of the Supreme Court.
Environment
Environment
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Columbia Climate School Experts on What Gives Them Hope for 2026

Policy rollbacks in 2025 will increase emissions, but strong student engagement and new climate programs offer practical momentum toward solutions.
Environment
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Petro-states vs. electro-states: What to watch for the global energy transition in 2026

Rapid renewable growth coexists with expanding fossil-fuel production and geopolitical pressures that threaten a just, orderly global energy transition.
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