Singapore Smog Worst in World as Haze Shuts Malaysia SchoolsSingapore’s air pollution worsened as haze from Indonesia wildfires blankets the region days before the city-state’s annual Formula One weekend.
Record Wind Output Can’t Break Britain’s Reliance on Costly GasRecord wind generation slashed Britain’s use of natural gas fired power last month, but wasn’t enough to shield the country from surging prices triggered by the war in Iran.
German Climate Finance Cut Widens Gap for Global South After US RetreatGermany has fallen short of a funding pledge for global climate action and adaptation, making it harder to plug a financing gap in the Global South left by the US withdrawal.
French Wine Output at Lowest in Almost 70 Years on Heat, DroughtFrance’s wine output is set to drop to an almost 70-year low after scorching heat waves and drought battered vineyards, at a time when the industry is also grappling with weak global demand.
Jaguar Unveils £130,000 Electric Car in UK Brand’s RebootJaguar presented the first model of its new fully electric lineup, a £130,000 ($172,000) grand tourer aimed at breathing new life into the storied British brand.
Climate Ruling Deals Blow to Australia's $49 Billion Coal Export SectorAustralia’s highest court ruled planning authorities weighing coal mine projects should consider climate change impacts triggered by the use of the fuel, potentially adding challenges for an export sector that generates A$70 billion ($49 billion) a year.
BBVA Warns of Financial Hurdles Ahead of Turkey Climate TalksBankers heading to Turkey for next month’s COP31 climate summit face difficult talks not just over how to mobilize capital, but also over how to scale projects in ways that appeal to a larger group of investors.
First Small Nuclear Reactors Seeking to Connect to Texas GridBlue Energy Global Inc., a nuclear startup, has applied to connect to the Texas power grid, the first company to seek permission to deliver electricity from next-generation reactors in a push to meet surging demand from data centers.
EU Wants to Track Potential Rogue Efforts to Block Out SunThe European Union has launched a €35 million ($39.4 million) tender to fund research and coordination on, among other things, detecting rogue efforts to alter the earth’s atmosphere by blocking out the sun.
First Atlantic Hurricane of 2026 to Threaten US Gulf CoastThe US Gulf Coast will likely be hit by the first Atlantic hurricane of the year in coming days as a storm rapidly gathers strength off the Mexican coast.
EU to Push Global Emission-Cutting Ambitions at COP31 SummitThe European Union will push for a so-called “mitigation package” at the COP31 climate summit next month after a recent United Nations report said the world would breach the key 1.5C temperature goal laid out by the Paris Agreement.