Gas plants for US data centers to be major source of climate change-linked emissions, report saysThe Environmental Integrity Project reviewed 74 gas-fired US power plant projects proposed or planned to provide electricity directly to ...
01 Jul, 2026, 11.25 PM IST
Rice feeds more than half the world, but scientists say current farming is crossing Earth’s safe limits for climate, water, and nutrients, and that makes every bowl part of a bigger planetary balancing actRice cultivation, a global staple, is pushing Earth's natural systems beyond safe limits, particularly concerning climate change, water use...
27 Jun, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Trump clean energy tax credit cutoff drives project rush as prices set to soarThe phaseout of the 20-year-old subsidies, accelerated under President Donald Trump's 2025 tax law, could drive contract prices for wind ...
26 Jun, 2026, 09.50 PM IST
Hormuz oil shock echoes 1973 embargo lessonsThe recent Strait of Hormuz closure, though brief, signals a potential turning point for global energy. Echoing the 1973 oil embargo, this ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.41 AM IST
A $10 trillion industry sprang up when we weren’t lookingDespite political headwinds and global challenges, the sector's rapidly improving economics and falling costs signal a durable foundation, ...
26 Jun, 2026, 11.38 AM IST
Trump climate pushback spurs courtroom battles, report saysPresident Donald Trump's rollback of federal regulations has spurred an unprecedented wave of lawsuits in defence of climate protections, a...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.43 PM IST
China's EV exports in May rise 50% on-year to reach record highChina’s exports of electric vehicles hit a record $9.2 billion in May, rising nearly 50% year-on-year, as global demand for cleaner transpo...
25 Jun, 2026, 12.28 AM IST
Trump orders probe because gas prices not falling enoughDonald Trump said on Wednesday he ordered an investigation into major oil companies over high gasoline prices as the US leader faces critic...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.44 PM IST
UN chief ups climate pitch, targets fossil fuels and AIAcknowledging that temperature increases will breach the 1.5C guardrail, Guterres focused on the need to take measures to ensure that the r...
24 Jun, 2026, 12.37 AM IST
UN chief calls on AI firms to come clean on environmental costsThe rapid development of data centres globally to fuel the AI revolution has drawn scrutiny from environmental groups for their high energy...
23 Jun, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Europe heatwave closes schools, threatens healthEurope is grappling with a severe heatwave, forcing school closures and travel advisories across Britain, France, Italy, and Spain. France ...
23 Jun, 2026, 05.30 PM IST
Mexico, Italy, others see up to two more months of heat stress than in 1970s: ReportGlobal heat stress is intensifying, with regions like Mexico and Kenya experiencing one to two extra months of dangerous heat annually. New...
23 Jun, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Nestle, Uber among global business leaders to back faster electrification shiftOver 100 global companies, including Nestle and Uber, are urging governments to prioritize electrification in economic strategies. They arg...
22 Jun, 2026, 12.03 PM IST
How India can build a bigger oil buffer without straining the exchequerAs tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz ease, India should focus not only on managing the immediate oil crisis but also on strengt...
21 Jun, 2026, 11.07 PM IST
Scientists say a stretch of water near your neighborhood could become a winter heater and summer cooler that might one day serve about 18% of Europe’s homesA new energy technology called aquathermal energy can use lake water to heat homes. This system captures thermal energy from water sources....
18 Jun, 2026, 07.54 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Is the Iran war just an energy shock - or a turning point?A potential U.S.-Iran peace deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could signal a watershed moment for global energy markets, moving beyond a ...
16 Jun, 2026, 06.41 AM IST