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Bureau of Land Management aims to reopen oil and gas leasing in Central California
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — The Bureau of Land Management in California is looking to reopen oil and gas leasing in Central California, initiating a 30-day public comment period to gather input on the environmental impact of the proposed...

Maryland Court Rules EPA’s Termination of Environmental Justice Grants Violates APA
Changes in presidential Administration often mean changes in policy priorities and budgeting, but a Maryland federal district court recently held that the executive branch’s ability to pivot on policy has limits. The decision in Green & Healthy...

New Zealand abandons global alliance on oil, gas phase-out, Greens concerned about reputational risk
It was confirmed today that New Zealand had notified the Beyond Oil & Gas Alliance (Boga) on Saturday that it was pulling its associate membership. The Boga, which was formed at a UN climate summit in 2021, is a grouping of countries and other...

Alberta oil production creates new record in 2025, raises alarm over emissions and climate impact
Alberta’s oilsands are set to hit record-breaking production levels this year, reaching an average of 3.5 million barrels per day, according to a new forecast by S&P Global Commodity Insights. That marks a five per cent increase from 2024 and...

Exclusive – NOAA Axes Taxpayer-Funded Climate.Gov After Trump’s ‘Restoring Gold Standard Science’ EO
President Donald Trump’s administration has eliminated one of the federal government’s most prominent shrines to the cult of climate alarmism. The Commerce Department’s National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has taken down...

A New Solar Power Plant Powers Progress in Zimbabwe’s Renewable Energy Sector
Africa, Development & Aid, Editors' Choice, Education, Energy, Environment, Featured, Headlines, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations Energy A new solar power plant at Africa University in eastern Zimbabwe. Credit: Farai Shawn...

Coal royalties fell by nearly half a billion dollars, as climate disaster costs leap 1,000%
This week’s New South Wales budget laid bare a critical moral and economic challenge facing the state’s economy. Over the last few years, the cost of climate-fueled disasters has skyrocketed. Since 2019-20, the NSW and Australian Governments have...

Lawsuits against climate action on the rise —report
PARIS — Legal efforts to block or unwind action on climate change are rising across the globe, new research showed Thursday, particularly in the United States which leads the world on anti-green litigation. This trend was expected to intensify as...

Polyco drives growth of micro-recycling businesses through RLabs partnership
IN a crucial step toward advancing South Africa’s green economy, Polyco today officially launched its partnership with Reconstructed Living Labs (RLabs), a globally recognised non-profit organisation, to expand recycling infrastructure and empower...

Food waste recycling could slash methane emissions on a massive scale, study shows
Diverting food waste away from landfills and towards proper recycling methods could have a drastic impact on reducing global greenhouse gas emissions, a Penn State University study has found. It’s estimated that almost a third of the food produced...

Nigeria, Brazil Seal $1bn Agric, Defence, Energy, Food Security Deal
1 ABUJA – Vice President Kashim Shettima has applauded the over $1 billion Green Imperative agricultural initiative, saying it is a milestone in Nigeria’s renewed strategic alliance with Brazil, grounded in mutual respect and practical...

Mike Sommers: The Left’s Climate Hysteria Is Crumbling as Energy Reality Sets In
In a conversation with Breitbart News’s Washington Bureau Chief, Matt Boyle, American Petroleum Institute President Mike Sommers said the tide is turning. After years of climate hysteria, he believes that “energy reality has finally taken hold in...
How the attacks on Iran could affect oil prices and energy bills
The recent conflict in the Middle East has led to sharp swings in the oil price. The price of Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil, hit a five-month high of $81.40 at one point after the US bombed nuclear sites in Iran. But news of a...

Electric cars and heat pumps making progress, UK climate advisers say
Mark PoyntingClimate reporter, BBC News ShareSave More people are buying electric cars and installing heat pumps than ever before, but those numbers need to increase even further, according to the government's climate advisers. The independent...

Heirs Energies, Renaissance Commit to Driving Nigeria’s Oil, Gas Development, Boost Production
Peter Uzoho Heirs Energies Limited and Renaissance Africa Energy Company have expressed their mutual commitment to strategic collaboration aimed at driving Nigeria’s oil and gas development and ultimately boosting hydrocarbon production by...

Creating Green Hydrogen with Urine
Researchers have developed two unique energy-efficient and cost-effective systems that use urea found in urine and wastewater to generate hydrogen. The unique systems reveal new pathways to economically generate ‘green’ hydrogen, a sustainable and...

Goods Shed reaches for the stars and comes out green - October 2009
Docklands’ historic goods shed has become Victoria’s first heritage-listed building to achieve a 5 Star Green Star rating for environmental efficiency. The refurbished building will early next year become home for VicUrban, the Building Commission...
US DoE issues emergency order to pause climate rules for NC to avoid blackouts
Recently Spain and Portugal suffered nationwide blackouts due to reliance on unreliable wind and solar power. With demand for power soaring with a heat dome here in the US, the Department of Energy has taken steps to try to prevent that here....

Lafarge unveils green building product
Lafarge Africa Plc has unveiled its ECOPlanet Elephant cement, expanding its portfolio of low-carbon building solutions which emphasise sustainability and green growth in the construction sector. According to a statement, the Group Managing...

Echotex Ltd receives Green Factory Award 2025 for sustainable industrial practices
Bangladesh based one of the leading RMG manufacturer, Echotex Ltd, has been honoured with the prestigious Green Factory Award in recognition of its commitment to environmentally sustainable industrial practices. The company received the award...