Offshore wind developers resume construction on three major U.S. projects, following recent court victories, boosting renewable energy efforts
Offshore wind developers are back to building three major U.S.
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Government
Government policy, regulations, and climate laws
National Green Tribunal mandates completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months, to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river
The National Green Tribunal has mandated the completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river.
When Europe’s Economic Institutions Step Away From Hydrogen
Germany’s Council of Economic Experts, working jointly with France’s Conseil d’analyse économique, has already stepped away from hydrogen as a broad energy carrier, and that shift sits uneasily along…
Texas winter storm disrupts operations at industrial oil and gas sites, impacting refiners, chemical plants, and manufacturers on Gulf Coast
The winter storm sweeping the US has begun disrupting the operations of industrial oil and gas consumers on Texas’ Gulf Coast, including refiners, chemical plants and manufacturers.
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China operates over 20 million EV chargers, leading the world in electric vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing
Of course, we who follow electric vehicles know China is the world’s largest EV manufacturer.
New Mexico sues Texas oil executives for orchestrating fraudulent scheme, alleging they pocketed revenue from hundreds of wells and offloaded cleanup costs to taxpayers
New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public.
Activism
Climate protests, rallies, strikes, and direct action by grassroots movements and activist organizations
Offshore wind developers resume construction on three major U.S. projects, following recent court victories, boosting renewable energy efforts
Offshore wind developers are back to building three major U.S.
National Green Tribunal mandates completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months, to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river
The National Green Tribunal has mandated the completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river.
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland finds Greenland's landmass contains nearly half the periodic table, but ice thickness over 3 kilometers complicates mining efforts
Greenland’s mineral resources hold massive economic potential, but accessing them isn’t easy
Carbon Brief analysis finds UK newspaper editorials opposing climate action outnumber supportive ones for the first time in 15 years, revealing a shift in political consensus
Welcome to Carbon Brief’s DeBriefed. An essential guide to the week’s key developments relating to climate...
European carbon prices rise for third consecutive day, recovering from €10 drop earlier this week, as trading activity stabilizes
European carbon prices rose for a third day, continuing to unwind the plunge at the start of the week that took prices down by s much as €10 in little more than two days, as trading activity quietene…
Colombia launches fossil fuel transition platform at global conference, aiming to fast-track shift away from coal, oil, and gas
The landmark summit aims to build the political and economic foundations to fast-track the shift away from coal, oil and gas, one of its organisers said The post Colombia aims to launch fossil fuel t…
Business
Corporate climate action, finance, and market trends
Offshore wind developers resume construction on three major U.S. projects, following recent court victories, boosting renewable energy efforts
Offshore wind developers are back to building three major U.S.
When Europe’s Economic Institutions Step Away From Hydrogen
Germany’s Council of Economic Experts, working jointly with France’s Conseil d’analyse économique, has already stepped away from hydrogen as a broad energy carrier, and that shift sits uneasily along…
Texas winter storm disrupts operations at industrial oil and gas sites, impacting refiners, chemical plants, and manufacturers on Gulf Coast
The winter storm sweeping the US has begun disrupting the operations of industrial oil and gas consumers on Texas’ Gulf Coast, including refiners, chemical plants and manufacturers.
Preview
China operates over 20 million EV chargers, leading the world in electric vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing
Of course, we who follow electric vehicles know China is the world’s largest EV manufacturer.
New Mexico sues Texas oil executives for orchestrating fraudulent scheme, alleging they pocketed revenue from hundreds of wells and offloaded cleanup costs to taxpayers
New Mexico’s lawsuit accuses three Texas executives of pocketing revenue from oil and gas wells and offloading cleanup costs to the public.
UK government unveils £15bn warm homes plan, aiming to address failures of energy company obligation insulation programme, impacting tens of thousands of households
Eco programme turned into a national scandal – but experts worry £15bn plan will prioritise green energy over insulating No homeowner wants to be faced with a hefty bill for household repairs – and w…
Impacts
Climate effects, extreme weather, and environmental consequences
Offshore wind developers resume construction on three major U.S. projects, following recent court victories, boosting renewable energy efforts
Offshore wind developers are back to building three major U.S.
Scientists delay expedition to Thwaites Glacier due to bad weather, hindering efforts to measure melting rates and assess climate impact
Bad weather delayed expedition scientists’ efforts to set up camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and take measurements to determine how quickly it is melting.
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National Green Tribunal mandates completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months, to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river
The National Green Tribunal has mandated the completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river.
Texas winter storm disrupts operations at industrial oil and gas sites, impacting refiners, chemical plants, and manufacturers on Gulf Coast
The winter storm sweeping the US has begun disrupting the operations of industrial oil and gas consumers on Texas’ Gulf Coast, including refiners, chemical plants and manufacturers.
Preview
Greenland, America and the end of Atlanticism
Behind the crisis caused by Donald Trump’s threats is a much bigger change: the waning of US hegemony and the coming of a multi-polar age
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Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland finds Greenland's landmass contains nearly half the periodic table, but ice thickness over 3 kilometers complicates mining efforts
Greenland’s mineral resources hold massive economic potential, but accessing them isn’t easy
Tech
Clean technology, renewables, and climate solutions
Offshore wind developers resume construction on three major U.S. projects, following recent court victories, boosting renewable energy efforts
Offshore wind developers are back to building three major U.S.
National Green Tribunal mandates completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months, to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river
The National Green Tribunal has mandated the completion of sewage treatment plants in Durg within six months to prevent pollution in the Shivnath river.
When Europe’s Economic Institutions Step Away From Hydrogen
Germany’s Council of Economic Experts, working jointly with France’s Conseil d’analyse économique, has already stepped away from hydrogen as a broad energy carrier, and that shift sits uneasily along…
China operates over 20 million EV chargers, leading the world in electric vehicle infrastructure and manufacturing
Of course, we who follow electric vehicles know China is the world’s largest EV manufacturer.
UK government unveils £15bn warm homes plan, aiming to address failures of energy company obligation insulation programme, impacting tens of thousands of households
Eco programme turned into a national scandal – but experts worry £15bn plan will prioritise green energy over insulating No homeowner wants to be faced with a hefty bill for household repairs – and w…
Virginia electricity demand rises, impacting families and businesses with higher utility bills, highlighting need for solar and storage solutions
Electricity demand in Virginia is rising at a historic pace, and families and businesses are feeling the impact in the form of higher utility bills.
Research & Innovation
Climate research, studies, and scientific discoveries
Scientists delay expedition to Thwaites Glacier due to bad weather, hindering efforts to measure melting rates and assess climate impact
Bad weather delayed expedition scientists’ efforts to set up camp on Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica and take measurements to determine how quickly it is melting.
Preview
Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland finds Greenland's landmass contains nearly half the periodic table, but ice thickness over 3 kilometers complicates mining efforts
Greenland’s mineral resources hold massive economic potential, but accessing them isn’t easy
European carbon prices rise for third consecutive day, recovering from €10 drop earlier this week, as trading activity stabilizes
European carbon prices rose for a third day, continuing to unwind the plunge at the start of the week that took prices down by s much as €10 in little more than two days, as trading activity quietene…
mCDR company diversifies revenue streams, selling products beyond carbon markets to navigate technology scale-up challenges
A US-based marine carbon dioxide removal (mCDR) company is actively selling its product beyond carbon markets to circumvent the technology scale-up “valley of death”, a company representative said at…
Ember report finds wind and solar surpassed fossil fuel generation in EU for the first time in 2025, marking a significant shift in energy production
The latest report from Ember shows solar and wind outperformed fossil fuel generation in the EU in 2025 for the first time ever.
Venezuela produces less than 1 million barrels of oil daily, with reserves capable of lasting over 1,500 years, highlighting significant climate implications
The nation of Venezuela perches atop a fifth of the planet’s recoverable crude oil.
