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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
Scientists say such rapid melting is no longer surprising given the pace of climate change.
October 1, 2026Germany maps out fossil fuel exit, backing EVs, heat pumps - reuters.com
Germany maps out fossil fuel exit, backing EVs, heat pumps reuters.com
September 23, 2026August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
Climate change and the rising influence of El Niño saw August reach the record for warmest month.
September 10, 2026Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Environmentalists have heavily criticised the exploratory drilling in the sea off the mouth of the Amazon.
August 18, 2026Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field
Supporters and opponents of the controversial plans have been making their cases on the £8.7bn project.
August 17, 2026US strikes $1.2bn deal to pay German firm to halt offshore wind projects
The RWE payout is the latest in a string of deals cancelling wind energy projects, a power source long derided by Trump.
August 7, 2026Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
A lawsuit demands that the Port of Rotterdam moves faster to cut its dependence on fossil fuel firms.
July 9, 2026Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
June 23, 2026Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
The group says that it is unlawful for Australia to continue approving fossil fuel exports without protecting its citizens.
June 23, 2026UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose - Reuters
UN backs world court climate opinion; U.S. among few to oppose Reuters
May 20, 2026Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants
Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the move would see "less dependence on fossil fuel imports and more control over our own supply".
April 30, 2026US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments - Reuters
US to end more offshore wind leases in exchange for fossil fuel investments Reuters
April 27, 2026China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
With the price of fuel rising China's BYD says it is positioning itself to benefit from the global shift away from fossil fuels.
April 24, 2026Welcome to the age of energy shocks - Reuters
Welcome to the age of energy shocks Reuters
April 23, 2026War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows - Reuters
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows Reuters
April 14, 2026Iran war lands 'triple blow' to flood-ravaged Sri Lankans
The Iran war could not have come at a worse time for Sri Lanka, reeling from devastating floods and an economic crisis.
April 11, 2026Tech Life
Attribution science is becoming an increasingly important tool in climate lawsuits.
March 31, 2026German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes and BMW's fossil-fuel cars - Reuters
German court rejects bid to ban Mercedes and BMW's fossil-fuel cars Reuters
March 23, 2026Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence - Reuters
Iran war energy shock sparks global push to reduce fossil fuel dependence Reuters
March 18, 2026Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says - Reuters
Reducing Europe's nuclear energy sector was 'strategic mistake', EU chief says Reuters
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Swiss glaciers suffer 'disastrous' year of ice loss, threatening water supplies
The front of Morteratsch Glacier in south-east Switzerland, which has been attacked by warm air and water Swiss glaciers have suffered a near-record loss of ice in 2026, new data shows, as intense su
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August joint hottest month on record as climate change and El Niño drive heat
August was the joint-hottest month ever recorded, tying with July 2023, according to the EU's climate service. The record was driven by a combination of climate change and the rising influence of El
Brazil's President Lula hails oil discovery near Amazon river
Lula held up a vial containing oil found as part of the exploratory drilling Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has hailed the discovery of oil near the mouth of the Amazon river. Speakin
Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field
The decision will ultimately be taken by Energy Security Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh Supporters and opponents of the controversial Rosebank oil field have been making their cases as a consultation on
Trump administration to pay German firm $1.2bn to halt US wind projects
German energy company RWE has said it will abandon its offshore wind projects in the US after reaching a $1.2bn (£892m) payout deal with President Donald Trump's Department of the Interior (DoI). RWE
Pressure builds on Europe's biggest port to be greener
Rotterdam is home to five oil refineries Standing on a grassy verge in the Hook of Holland, I'm overlooking the Port of Rotterdam. At the delta of the Rhine and Meuse in the Netherlands, on land lar
Australia's coal and gas exports violate our human rights, group says in new UN case
Prof Anne Poelina, an Indigenous woman from the Kimberley region in Western Australia, is part of the group A group of Australians have accused the government of violating their human rights by conti
UNGA heeds Pacific voices, backs world court on states’ climate obligations
New York, United States – The United Nations General Assembly voted with overwhelming support to adopt a landmark resolution led by Vanuatu and 12 other countries which will advance implementation of
UN backs world court climate opinion; US among few to oppose
Sign up now: Get ST's newsletters delivered to your inbox UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres said the vote, in which 28 countries abstained, underscored that governments are responsible for protec
Belgium plans to nationalise nuclear power plants
Belgium's government has said it is planning to buy its nuclear reactors from French power giant Engie, in order to secure the country's energy supplies. Prime Minister Bart De Wever said the deal wo
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China's BYD Says US Not Needed As EV Demand Surges
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China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
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Democrats urged to link clean energy to affordability as Iran war hikes up prices
Climate leaders say Democrats need to extol clean energy as a way to cut costs for Americans as war roils oil markets Democrats should get louder in championing clean energy’s affordability and resil
War spurs EU plan for electricity tax cuts, faster shift from fossil fuels, draft shows
By Kate Abnett BRUSSELS, April 14 (Reuters) - The European Union plans to reduce electricity taxes and expand clean technologies faster to cut consumers' exposure to soaring oil and gas prices, as pa
Live: US denies it requested ceasefire with Iran, as Pakistani mediators arrive in Tehran
US stocks closed at record highs on Wednesday on a potential peace deal. Field Notes from Kuala Lumpur minutes ago minutes ago minutes ago minutes ago minutes ago Iran war Donald Trump Intern
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Non-rich Asian states, hit hardest by Iran crisis, ration energy
The war in Iran has led to a global energy crisis. Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, a major energy chokepoint that handles roughly 20% of the world’s oil, has been largely blocked by Ira
Study links major polluters to big climate damages bill
Read: 2 min The economic cost of carbon emissions is far higher than previously estimated, said a new study Wednesday that links big polluters to tens of trillions of dollars in climate-related dama