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Factories faced weaker demand, higher costs in July as Iran war grinds onIn July, China's manufacturing activity experienced a decline attributed to dwindling demand alongside escalating costs. Meanwhile, the Eur...
For more than 400 years, the Gulf of Maine has anchored New England's fishing heritage; today, warming waters are bringing black sea bass into one of the planet's fastest-warming marine ecosystemsOcean warming allows black sea bass to expand their range northward. These fish mature faster in colder northern waters, impacting assessme...
Hormuz oil shuttling trade is picking up again after lullProducers are using their own vessels or fixed contracts to ensure oil delivery. This activity is crucial for global oil markets, which rel...
For over a decade, Louisiana groups have been planting cypress and tupelo trees to help buffer hurricanes; 30,000 are planned near Lake BorgneVolunteers are replanting thousands of trees near Lake Borgne, Louisiana. These efforts aim to rebuild a natural buffer against storm surge...
Drone attack in Egypt raises fresh fears over Suez Canal, global oil supplyA drone strike on Egyptian tankers has raised energy security concerns for the Suez Canal. This vital route offers a safe passage for Saudi...
India's energy security at risk from Hormuz-Red Sea double squeeze, says CareEdge RatingsIndia faces significant energy security risks from chokepoint disruptions. A dual closure could push Brent crude prices to $130-135 per bar...
Ukraine says wants to avoid 'escalation' with IranUkraine and Iran's foreign ministers spoke by phone on Tuesday regarding an attack. Kyiv stated its goal is to avoid unnecessary escalation...
Why is Oman proposing a new plan to manage the Strait of Hormuz?Oman has proposed a regional management plan for the Strait of Hormuz. This plan suggests voluntary fees to cover operational costs and ser...
War? What war? Aluminium's Gulf disruption premium vanishesDespite the Iran conflict disrupting more than 2 million metric tons of aluminium supply, prices have retreated to pre-war levels as market...
India's January to June rice exports climb 5% as non-basmati shipments rise, sources sayIndia's rice exports grew five percent in early 2026, driven by non-basmati shipments. Higher demand from African nations boosted non-basma...
Houthis pushing to model Iran's Hormuz control in Red Sea, Yemeni FM saysYemen's top diplomat stated Houthis aim to replicate Iran's Strait of Hormuz strategy. This action could disrupt shipping in the Bab el-Man...
In 2007, scientists found giant underwater domes off California; the truth was stranger than anyone expectedMysterious underwater domes off California were identified as ancient asphalt volcanoes. These formations originated from hardened crude oi...
Bridges and infrastructure are hit as US struck deeper into IranUnited States airstrikes against Iran have expanded over two weeks of conflict. Initial strikes targeted Iran's navy and coastal defenses i...
Oil falls on report of China pushing for end of US-Iran warCrude oil futures prices experienced a significant drop on Friday. Hopes for renewed peace talks between the United States and Iran emerged...
Crude oil prices rise 10% this week but China enters fray to push for end to Iran war. What’s next?Crude oil futures experienced a significant decline on Friday. This drop followed reports of China's initiative to restart stalled US-Iran ...
US gradually expands the scope of its attacks on IranThe US has expanded its air campaign against Iran over the past two weeks after a ceasefire collapsed amid renewed fighting over the Strait...
In 2012 and 2013, Maine removed two hydroelectric dams from the Penobscot River; river herring later rose from almost zero to more than six millionMaine's Penobscot River shows a remarkable environmental recovery after dam removals. Millions of river herring have returned to the waterw...
Oil Price Today (July 24): Crude oil dips below $100 but up 13% this week as supply tensions mount. $120 per barrel possible?Brent futures fell 81 cents, or 1%, to $99.68 a barrel at 0126 GMT, but were still set for a 13.5% rise this week. West Texas Intermediate ...
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian roleUS intelligence analysts are investigating Russian involvement in recent Iranian drone attacks. These strikes targeted sensitive CIA facili...
US scientists poured 16,500 gallons of lye & bright pink dye into Gulf of Maine in first-of-its-kind 2025 experiment. Surprising reason has everything to do with climate changeScientists conducted an ocean alkalinity enhancement experiment in the Gulf of Maine. Diluted lye was released to increase the ocean's carb...