Brazil to ask countries at Cop30 to vastly increase biofuel use, leak suggests Exclusive: Document sets draft pledge for leaders gathering at Cop30 summit to increase use of controversial fuels The Guardian - UK · Oct 16, 2025
‘Immediate consequences’: How a US government shutdown could derail global climate progress From cancelled solar projects to increased pollution, America’s political gridlock is taking a toll on climate goals. Euronews · Oct 15, 2025
'Very confusing' carbon neutral energy claims on notice Energy companies still slapping 'carbon neutral' on their power plans paired with emissions offsets have been urged to reassess their language. AAP · Oct 15, 2025
UN warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River, calls crisis a human rights emergency A United Nations letter to Colombia warns that mercury contamination from illegal gold mining in the Atrato River basin is causing a grave human rights crisis for Indigenous and Afro-descendant communities The Independent UK · Oct 15, 2025
Plug Power Just Named a New CEO. Should You Buy, Sell, or Hold PLUG Stock Here? Plug Power is back in the spotlight with fresh leadership news. Barchart · Oct 15, 2025
Origin takes heat over coal-fired power station Moving from coal-fired power stations to renewable energy projects could take longer than expected, a retailer has warned, amid delays and high costs. AAP · Oct 15, 2025
The most devastating extreme weather events of the year: Gallery Extreme weather events have caused devastation in a number of U.S. regions this year. Here are some of the most harrowing photos of that damage. LiveScience · Oct 14, 2025
Newsom vetoes California bill banning cookware with Pfas, ‘forever chemicals’ Governor says bill would cause sudden product shift, sparking debate among chefs, lawmakers and environmentalists The Guardian - US · Oct 14, 2025
Evacuations ordered for areas impacted by LA wildfires as new storms spark mudslide fears Areas ravaged by the Palisades Fire are now more vulnerable to mudslides The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
US rejects bid to buy 167 million tons of coal on public lands for less than a penny per ton Federal officials have rejected a company’s bid to acquire 167 million tons of coal on public lands in Montana for less than a penny per ton The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025
Industrial facilities owned by profitable companies release more of their toxic waste into the environment How much pollution a facility engaged in production or resource extraction emits isn’t just based on its location, its industry or the type of work it does. That’s what our team of environmental and financial economists found when we examined how corporate characteristics shape pollution emissions. The Conversation · Oct 14, 2025
Twisters in Tinseltown? Rare Tornado Warning Shocks Los Angeles as Storm Slams Southern California Los Angeles faces a rare tornado warning as a powerful storm hits Southern California with heavy rain, flash floods, and strong winds. International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025
California Braces for Early-Season Storm; Flash Flood Watch Issued for Most of LA County Southern California has been placed under a flash flood watch as a severe storm brings heavy rain, strong winds, and the risk of debris flows. International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025
Alaska Typhoon Updates: Which Cities Were Flooded and Where the Storm Is Headed Next Remnants of Typhoon Halong flood western Alaska, leaving homes destroyed, residents rescued, and more storms forecast across the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta. International Business Times UK · Oct 14, 2025
The Independent UK · Oct 14, 2025 Leaf-peeping season has arrived. But this year’s showing may disappoint A muted show in the Rocky Mountains
AAP · Oct 14, 2025 Farmland value in reverse as economy tightens Australian farmland values are down 3.8 per cent in the first half of 2025 - the first dip in over a decade - but there are some causes for optimism.
The Guardian - UK · Oct 13, 2025 ‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns Financial institutions pouring money into land clearance and undermining efforts to stop destruction, says Climate Focus
International Business Times UK · Oct 13, 2025 Nor'Easter Turns Violent on the East Coast – Could Flooding Worsen Through the Week? A powerful nor'easter is drenching the U.S. East Coast with wind, rain and flooding; forecasters warn conditions may worsen through midweek.
InsideEVs · Oct 13, 2025 Toyota’s Largest Car Factory Now Has A Huge Solar Plant The nearly 30-acre solar field in Georgetown, Kentucky, can generate enough power for 1,400 average U.S. homes for a year.
Barchart · Oct 13, 2025 Below-Average Rainfall in Brazil Pushes Coffee Prices Sharply Higher December arabica coffee (KCZ25 ) today is up +10.85 (+2.91%), and November ICE robusta coffee (RMX25 ) is up +116 (+2.59%). Coffee prices are sharply higher on signs of excessive dry conditions in Brazil's main coffee-growing region. Somar Meteorologia reported today that Brazil's largest arabica coffee-growing area, Minas Gerais, received...
The Guardian - US · Oct 13, 2025 Microplastics are brought into the wilderness on hiking shoes and gear, study shows Research comparing Adirondack mountain lakes in New York suggests foot traffic is significant source of pollution
Benzinga · Oct 13, 2025 'Trump Did Not Kill Solar,' Says Chamath Palihapitiya: He 'Let The Free Market Do Its Thing' And Best Businesses Are Thriving Billionaire investor Chamath Palihapitiya defended President Donald Trump’s “One Big, Beautiful Bill” against claims that the rollback of certain subsidies has harmed the solar energy industry.
International Business Times · Oct 13, 2025 Who Is Setting Fire To The Amazon? "Red John" is an old acquaintance of landowners and ranchers in the Brazilian Amazon.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 13, 2025 Two legal challenges to Woodside’s North West Shelf extension filed on environmental and cultural grounds Australian Conservation Foundation and Friends of Australian Rock Art want Murray Watt’s decision to approve extension of LNG project in northern WA overturned
The Conversation · Oct 12, 2025 China and the US are in a race for critical minerals. African countries need to make the rules Critical minerals such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, copper, rare earth elements, and platinum group metals are essential for modern technologies. They are key to industries ranging from electronics and telecommunications to renewable energy, defence, and aerospace systems.