Trump pushes back on offshore wind as global industry expands rapidly This clean energy source holds considerable promise for delivering vast amounts of power to US coastlines The Independent UK · May 14
Brazil’s Atlantic forest records lowest deforestation in 40 years Environmentalists hail decline but warn weakened laws could reverse gains The Guardian - US · May 14
13,000-year-old oak tree spared from being destroyed by Californian developers after longtime battle by conservationists Jurupa Oak is a Palmer’s oak that’s 13,000 years old, found in Southern California’s Jurupa Valley The Independent UK · May 14
New Orleans deserves ambition and investment, not abandonment Letter: Michael Hecht responds to a study calling for New Orleans residents to be relocated due to rising sea levels The Guardian - UK · May 13
EU to turn carbon tax revenues into farm subsidies amid fertiliser crisis, leaked document shows Brussels is considering using revenues from the EU’s carbon market, the Emissions Trading System to cushion farmers from soaring energy and fertiliser prices, according to a document seen by Euronews. Euronews · May 13
Skunk or raccoon damage? The hole shape tells you who dug up your lawn overnight Your lawn might look damaged overnight. Small holes or torn sod suggest wildlife. Skunks dig tiny cone-shaped holes for bugs. Raccoons tear up larger turf sections. Experts say hole patterns reveal the culprit. Check for grubs, but the damage pattern is key. Cone-shaped holes mean skunks. Rolled turf indicates raccoons. The Economic Times · May 13
Why Pennsylvania’s low-income residents are feeling the squeeze as gas prices rise When gas prices rise, not everyone feels the pain equally. For low-income and rural Pennsylvanians, a trip to the gas station can mean choosing between a full tank and groceries. Many factors, such as crude oil costs, distribution and marketing, and to some extent Pennsylvania gas taxes all add up… The Conversation · May 13
Invasive plant threatens livelihoods in Colombia’s largest coastal wetland Colombia's Cienaga Grande de Santa Marta wetland is facing an environmental crisis due to an invasive plant native to Asia The Independent UK · May 12
If Your Houseplants Won't Stop Turning Yellow, Look Beneath the Soil Surface – This Common Cause is Often Missed Root-bound houseplants need some TLC to thrive once again Homes & Gardens · May 12
Amazon's Chile data center moves ahead after residents lose environmental challenge Residents near Santiago, Chile, are concerned about a new Amazon data center. They fear its impact on a cherished local hill and potential power line construction. Despite their opposition, authorities have permitted the data center to proceed. Amazon states its facility will be resource-efficient. Chile is becoming a hub for… The Economic Times · May 10
Weather tracker: US and Mexico brace for heatwave as deadly floods hit South Africa Temperatures soar in California and Arizona, while deluge continues across Western and Northern Cape The Guardian - UK · May 11
From record heat to floods and drought – what’s in store if a ‘super’ El Niño hits this year Climate scientists warn that the strongest El Niño on record could hit later this year but it is "not the reason to freak out". Euronews · May 12
India's heatwave challenge boosts need for renewable energy storage solutions India’s rising heatwaves are pushing power demand to record highs. Renewable energy is helping meet peak load, but limited storage capacity and grid flexibility remain key challenges. The Economic Times · May 7
Many of the Caribbean’s most important reefs are going unprotected Living by the sea in the tropics means being exposed to some of nature’s most powerful forces. Hurricanes can bring storm surges, flooding and destructive waves that threaten homes, infrastructure and livelihoods. The Conversation · May 12
Euronews · May 12 European Commission faces backlash over plans to fast-track polluting projects According to the Corporate Europe Observatory report, proposed EU legislation would speed up approval processes for projects labelled as “strategic” or of “overriding public interest,” which could in some cases allow them to bypass standard environmental review requirements.
The Texas Tribune · May 13 Corpus Christi moves toward mandatory 25% cut in water use if emergency is declared Final approval of the curtailment plan is expected at a future City Council meeting. Experts predict that, without significant rainfall, a water emergency could arrive by September.
The Times of India · May 12 No sunset until August: Inside Alaska’s northernmost town living through 84 days of endless daylight Most people expect nightfall to arrive at some point in the day. In one remote corner of Alaska, that simply stops happening for weeks, disrupting normal circadian rhythms in ways that can feel deeply disorienting to visitors. Residents in Utqiagvik, the northernmost town in the United States, have now entered…
AAP · May 11 Gas project model pours cold water on emissions goal Modelling examining a $48 billion-plus offshore gas proposal has drawn conclusions on the likelihood of a major state reaching a 2050 emissions target.
Latin Times · May 10 Colombia brings little-known legal mechanism to climate debate at First Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels At the Conference on Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels, held in Santa Marta on the Caribbean coast, representatives from 57 countries debated, among other things, the Investor-State Dispute Settlement (ISDS), which allows corporations to sue countries outside of their domestic courts.
Reason · May 8 Is the California Coastal Commission Finally Losing Some of Its Regulatory Powers? The commission has tormented property owners and localities ever since it was created in 1976. Finally, legislative and legal efforts are undoing some of its abuses.
The Texas Tribune · May 8 In parched Texas, a state fund to boost water projects falls almost $3 billion short of demand Ten water projects received initial approval to split $1.28 billion in state money this year, but 13 others didn’t make the cut — including one that may supply drought-stricken Corpus Christi.
Euronews · May 8 Round-the-clock renewables: New report says clean energy now challenges fossil fuels on price The cost of battery storage has dropped more than 90 per cent since 2010, bringing the cost of renewable energy down with it.
The Independent UK · May 7 It’s May and Colorado is covered in snow. Locals are loving it Weather experts say the unusual spring snowfall could end up being Denver’s biggest May snowstorm in more than 20 years
The Independent UK · May 7 Wind projects are stalled because the Pentagon isn't completing its reviews, industry group says A clean energy group says the Pentagon is holding up the development of more than 250 new onshore wind farms on private lands by failing to complete its national security reviews
Euronews · May 7 Brussels mulls scrapping methane fines amid energy crisis - leak The draft text, circulated to EU member states, says penalties should not jeopardise gas or oil supplies during periods of market stress or crisis — a move likely to be seen as a concession to mounting pressure from industry and international partners.