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Avista Signs Major Energy Deal with Unknown Customer for Massive Power Use
Energy & Climate

Avista Signs Major Energy Deal with Unknown Customer for Massive Power Use

Avista has agreed to supply a large, unidentified customer with up to 500 megawatts of electricity by 2032, representing a significant increase in power demand in Eastern Washington and Northern Idaho.

Trump Mischaracterizes Climate Scenarios in Latest Climate Change Claims
Energy & Climate

Trump Mischaracterizes Climate Scenarios in Latest Climate Change Claims

President Trump inaccurately used updated climate projections to dismiss prior warnings on global warming, misrepresenting scientific findings and the role of international bodies.

Somerville Secures $50,000 Grant to Empower Youth Climate Action Projects
Energy & Climate

Somerville Secures $50,000 Grant to Empower Youth Climate Action Projects

Somerville received $50,000 from Bloomberg Philanthropies to launch a youth-led microgrant program fostering local climate initiatives aligned with the city’s environmental goals.

EU Climate Chief Criticizes Slow Progress of UN Climate Summits Amid Growing Urgency
Energy & Climate

EU Climate Chief Criticizes Slow Progress of UN Climate Summits Amid Growing Urgency

The European Union’s top climate official acknowledged that recent UN climate talks have failed to meet the urgent demands outlined by climate science, sparking renewed debate over global negotiations' effectiveness.

Expert Defends Gov. Soludo’s Economic Data Against Criticism From Rights Activist
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Expert Defends Gov. Soludo’s Economic Data Against Criticism From Rights Activist

A legal scholar challenges human rights activist Chidi Odinkalu’s criticism of Gov. Chukwuma Soludo’s economic claims on Southeast Nigeria’s revenue contribution.

Ghanaian Town Leads Climate Fight with Growing Use of Electric Motorbikes
Energy & Climate

Ghanaian Town Leads Climate Fight with Growing Use of Electric Motorbikes

In Bawku, northern Ghana, residents have embraced electric motorcycles as practical, affordable tools for reducing air pollution and promoting cleaner transport locally.

NPR Disbands Dedicated Climate Desk, Integrates It into National Desk
Energy & Climate

NPR Disbands Dedicated Climate Desk, Integrates It into National Desk

NPR has dissolved its standalone climate team, folding its work into the broader National Desk, signaling a shift away from specialized environmental coverage.

Mitsubishi, Tencent, and WWF Launch Coalition to Boost Carbon Credit Demand in Asia
Energy & Climate

Mitsubishi, Tencent, and WWF Launch Coalition to Boost Carbon Credit Demand in Asia

A new coalition unites major Asian companies and environmental groups to increase voluntary carbon credit purchases, aiming for 10 million tons by 2030.

U.S. Naval Blockade Halts Iranian Crude Oil Exports, Stranding Millions of Barrels Offshore
Energy & Climate

U.S. Naval Blockade Halts Iranian Crude Oil Exports, Stranding Millions of Barrels Offshore

A U.S. naval blockade stopped all Iranian crude oil exports in May, leaving around 80 million barrels stranded and crippling Tehran’s sanctions evasion efforts.

Adecoagro and Tether to Launch Bagasse-Powered Bitcoin Mining in Brazil
Energy & Climate

Adecoagro and Tether to Launch Bagasse-Powered Bitcoin Mining in Brazil

Adecoagro, majority-owned by Tether, plans to use renewable energy from sugarcane bagasse to power Bitcoin mining operations in Brazil, integrating agriculture with crypto mining.

Ancient Earth experienced rapid climate shifts despite absence of polar ice, study reveals
Energy & Climate

Ancient Earth experienced rapid climate shifts despite absence of polar ice, study reveals

New evidence shows that abrupt climate changes occurred during an ice-free period 83 million years ago, driven by shifts in Earth’s orbit rather than ice sheet dynamics.

Climate Communication Must Shift Focus to Everyday Concerns to Build Political Momentum
Energy & Climate

Climate Communication Must Shift Focus to Everyday Concerns to Build Political Momentum

A new book argues climate advocates must move beyond doom-filled rhetoric and tailor messages to resonate with diverse audiences to foster political progress on climate change.