A UK-sanctioned tanker carrying nearly 1 million barrels of oil has become further submerged off Oman's coast after being grounded for several weeks, with the oil spill expanding to over 232 square miles and threatening the Hallaniyat Islands marine protected area and endangered wildlife.
Amazon's planned data center in Pecos County, Texas received a permit to build an on-site power plant that could release up to 33 million tons of CO2 annually, potentially making it the largest source of climate pollution in the United States.
A federal judge in Oregon ruled Thursday that the Department of Defense must end its freeze on reviewing onshore wind energy projects, delivering a legal setback to the Trump administration. At least 125 utility-scale wind projects across 25 states have been stuck in limbo due to the Pentagon's halt on reviews.
A federal appeals court ruled Tuesday that the Trump administration's EPA did not have the legal authority to terminate and claw back $20 billion in clean-energy funding that had already been distributed to eight nonprofit groups in February 2025.
The Michigan Supreme Court ruled 6-1 that state regulators failed to adequately review environmental impacts when approving a permit for Enbridge's proposed tunnel to house the Line 5 petroleum pipeline beneath the Great Lakes. The court ordered the Michigan Public Service Commission to conduct a more comprehensive assessment.
Research published in Nature Cities finds that contrary to popular belief, the vast majority of US data centers are situated in urban areas, driven by existing infrastructure and fossil fuel industrial legacy. The findings emerge amid growing local debates over data center restrictions in states like Florida and Wisconsin.
A U.S. appeals court found Canadian energy company Enbridge liable for trespass for operating a pipeline under land belonging to a northern Wisconsin tribe. The court ordered the pipeline to be rerouted and damages to be recalculated, while granting the company additional time to complete the relocation.
The Environment Agency has declared seven areas across central, eastern, and southern England officially in drought, with July on track to be the driest on record. The 'flash drought' follows unusually low rainfall and the fourth heatwave of the year, creating dangerous fire conditions across the country.
President Donald Trump announced he will add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for smoke from wildfires that has triggered air quality warnings across the Midwest and Northeast United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
President Donald Trump announced he will add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for smoke from wildfires that has triggered air quality warnings across the Midwest and Northeast United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
President Donald Trump announced plans to add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for 'willful negligence' as smoke from massive wildfires triggered air quality warnings across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
The Department of Energy under the Trump administration removed more than 1,600 web pages that provided guidance on electrical grid preservation, staying cool during heatwaves, and cutting energy costs, according to reports.
President Donald Trump threatened to impose additional tariffs on Canada as punishment for wildfire smoke blanketing large parts of the United States. The smoke from hundreds of Canadian wildfires has caused hazardous air quality across the US Midwest and Northeast.
President Donald Trump announced plans to add pollution costs to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, accusing Canada of 'willful negligence' as smoke from massive wildfires triggered air quality warnings across the U.S. Midwest and Northeast, including New York City.
Multiple environmental organizations and Washington state tribes filed federal lawsuits challenging the Trump administration's decision to rescind a 50-year-old definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, arguing the change will weaken wildlife protections and contradicts scientific research.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced Australia will establish a government office to manage AI standards and require data centres to be net energy producers and minimize water usage. Environmental groups have called for a moratorium on data centre development until the new regulations are implemented.
President Donald Trump signed executive orders sharply reducing the size of two Utah national monuments, removing protections from nearly 3 million acres of land with unique archaeological and historical features. The reductions affect Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante monuments, unraveling protections established by former presidents.
The Trump administration finalized a rule rescinding decades-old Endangered Species Act protections that previously made it illegal to destroy endangered species' habitats. The new rule requires intentional harm for violations, reversing 50 years of regulatory interpretation.
President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 individuals, most of whom were convicted of violating federal environmental law by disabling or modifying truck emissions controls. The pardons were issued on the eve of July 4th celebrations.
European Parliament members warned Albania that EU accession talks are at risk over plans for a Jared Kushner-backed luxury resort on protected shorelines, as anti-government protests turned violent and investigations emerged into alleged money laundering by a land seller involved in the development.
President Donald J. Trump signed an executive order on June 25, 2026, titled 'Advancing Regenerative Agriculture and Strengthening American Farm Resilience.' USDA Secretary Brooke L. Rollins simultaneously announced a new rule to unlock billions of dollars in funding for American farmers and ranchers.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 7-2 in favor of Bayer's Monsanto division, blocking thousands of state-level lawsuits alleging the company failed to warn consumers that Roundup weedkiller could cause cancer. The decision establishes that federal pesticide labeling law preempts state liability claims.
The Trump administration reached a multi-state settlement with chemical maker Chemours Co. for $450 million over illegal discharges of PFAS 'forever chemicals,' but North Carolina—where major contamination occurred—was notably excluded from the agreement, drawing criticism from state officials.
The United States and Qatar are warning the European Union that strict methane regulations could divert gas supplies elsewhere, while eleven EU countries are calling for a pause to the rules citing potential supply disruptions and increased costs from foreign suppliers.
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama is under mounting pressure as protesters flood the streets demanding his resignation amid corruption accusations and opposition to a luxury resort development near a protected natural area linked to Jared Kushner. Rama has denied being Albania's 'Godfather' in response to the allegations.
A luxury coastal resort project in Albania linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump has sparked 14 consecutive days of protests in Tirana, prompting European lawmakers to urge suspension of the development amid growing public opposition.
The Department of Justice filed to dismiss an NAACP lawsuit against xAI's use of unpermitted natural gas turbines in Mississippi, arguing the company's operations are crucial to national security and military operations. The DOJ claims xAI's Grok chatbot plays an essential role in defense capabilities.
Hundreds of thousands of Albanians have taken to the streets in what's being called the 'flamingo revolution' to protest government approval of a luxury resort development linked to Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump on a protected nature reserve. The demonstrations, the largest yet, have included calls for Prime Minister Edi Rama's resignation.
Punta Molentis beach in Sardinia has implemented a controversial rule prohibiting umbrellas for anyone between ages 10 and 65, with officials citing overcrowding concerns following a wildfire evacuation incident. The measure has drawn criticism and ridicule from visitors.
The European Commission has urged Albania to comply with EU environmental legislation regarding a luxury resort project backed by Jared Kushner that threatens the Vjosa-Narta wetlands, one of Europe's most precious protected areas. Environmental groups report active bulldozing at the site as the development proceeds.
Thousands have protested in Tirana against a planned luxury resort development on Albania's southern coast backed by Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump. The project, spanning a protected island and former military base, has drawn criticism from environmental campaigners and prompted EU warnings, while Prime Minister Edi Rama alleges 'hybrid war' interference.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup, expanding to 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries, will present extreme heat risks for over a quarter of games, along with challenges from vast travel distances, multiple time zones, altitude variations, and potential thunderstorms. Analysis shows some teams will face significantly harsher conditions than others.
Residents of Monterey Park, California, voted overwhelmingly (86% as of Wednesday) to permanently ban data centers in their city on election day, marking the first time in the nation that such a prohibition has been decided by public vote. Mayor Elizabeth Yang suggested other cities facing data center proposals may follow suit.
U.S. energy regulators approved a waiver to accelerate the grid connection of Pennsylvania's Three Mile Island nuclear power plant, which is being restarted specifically to power Microsoft data centers in the region.
Mass protests erupted in Tirana and across Albania against a planned coastal development on the Adriatic Sea involving Jared Kushner, President Trump's son-in-law. The $1.4 billion luxury hotel complex on environmentally sensitive coastline has drawn opposition despite government claims it will boost tourism and EU membership prospects.
The Senate confirmed President Trump's nominee to lead the Bureau of Land Management, which oversees 250 million acres of public lands in Western states, as the administration expands drilling and mining operations.
Lufthansa announced the cancellation of 20,000 flights due to soaring jet fuel prices and shortages caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Airlines across Europe are lobbying governments to relax environmental rules and modify passenger compensation rights.
Following the EPA/HHS announcement, PolitiFact published an expert-backed guide on how microplastics enter the body through food, water, and air, which organs they accumulate in, and what the science says about health risks — drawing on interviews with leading researchers and synthesizing the current state of evidence.
The Environmental Protection Agency has designated microplastics as a potential drinking water contaminant requiring study, marking a significant regulatory step seen as appealing to the MAHA movement's focus on environmental health concerns.
New analysis finds that exposure to chemicals used to make plastic more flexible may have contributed to approximately 1.97 million preterm births in 2018 alone, representing more than 8% of the world's total preterm births that year.
Birmingham's water utility revealed that previous leadership had stopped fluoridating drinking water at three of its four treatment plants without informing the public, and is now making the cessation permanent.
New research has established a connection between Agent Orange exposure during the Vietnam War and myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) blood cancers, potentially enabling affected veterans to access benefits and treatment.
BBC-obtained internal documents show Shell continued operating a major oil pipeline in Nigeria despite warnings from its own staff about pollution and evidence linking it to over 100 oil leaks between 2011 and 2013. The revelations emerge as Niger Delta communities pursue legal action against Shell in English courts over the environmental damage.
