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Guest post: Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
Greenland’s ice sheet lost approximately 135 billion tonnes of ice over the 12-month period ending in August 2026, marking the 30th consecutive year of net ice loss.
Slovenia mourns loss of glacier on its highest peak after scorching summer
Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely melted away after losing 93% of its surface area since 1983, marking another Alpine casualty of Europe’s record-breaking summer heat.
Breaking Down OPT and How It Affects the Economy in 6 Charts
The Trump administration’s proposed $100,000 fee for international students to participate in optional practical training after graduation could harm innovation and job creation, according to economic research showing OPT workers complement rather than replace American employees.
Scholars Launch Review Into Jason Arday Appointment
An independent review into Cambridge’s appointment of late sociologist Jason Arday has been commissioned by the Committee for Academic Freedom, involving scholars from Harvard and University College London.
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Refinery Attacks Deepen Global Diesel Supply Crunch
Recent refinery attacks in Ukraine and Saudi Arabia have intensified global diesel supply shortages, pushing prices to record highs and raising concerns about inflation and economic impacts.
MIT’s New Framework Aims to Tackle Nuclear Fusion’s Money Problem
MIT researchers have developed a framework to evaluate the economic viability of nuclear fusion technologies, aiming to transition the breakthrough science from laboratory settings to commercial power generation.
EIA Sees 600,000 Bpd of Middle East Oil Still Offline by End-2027
The U.S. Energy Information Administration forecasts that approximately 600,000 barrels per day of Middle East oil production will remain offline through the end of 2027 due to prolonged Strait of Hormuz constraints.
United States on Track for Record Natural Gas Production in 2026
U.S. natural gas production is forecast to reach 122.5 billion cubic feet daily in 2026, surpassing the previous year’s record, driven primarily by expansion in the Permian and Haynesville regions.
Trump’s Bosnia Power Play Puts an Opaque Energy Deal at the Center
The Trump administration is leveraging an opaque energy deal and the rehabilitation of a controversial Bosnian Serb leader to advance a pipeline project in Bosnia, raising concerns about conflicts of interest and regional stability.
Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
A new study finds that rising temperatures are redistributing childhood malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, creating new danger zones in cooler eastern and southern regions while reducing cases in warmer western areas.
World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
A UN draft report finds the world is falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, warning that global biodiversity goals will not be achieved without rapid acceleration of conservation efforts.
Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: More wildfire smoke
Michigan winemakers face emerging climate risks as wildfire smoke from distant fires threatens grape quality, potentially causing “smoke taint” that damages wine flavor.
In rural communities, fears amplified by ‘AI slop’ and social media hamper solar boom
Rural Louisiana communities are opposing solar farm development due to misinformation spread through social media and AI-generated content, despite expert consensus that solar poses minimal environmental risks.
As Montana warms, Missoula’s first heat map reveals hidden hotspots
Missoula, Montana released its first heat map, revealing neighborhoods can vary by nearly 20 degrees Fahrenheit depending on tree cover and green space availability.
The climate movement gave this Texas tribe millions and a global platform. No one checked its story.
An investigation reveals Juan Mancias of the Carrizo/Comecrudo Tribe of Texas lacks documented evidence of Indigenous ancestry, yet has raised millions from major foundations and gained international prominence in climate activism.
Simpler, older version of Stonehenge found three miles from famous site
Archaeologists discovered a simpler, earlier version of Stonehenge three miles away, consisting of two wooden posts aligned with solar solstices and dating back approximately 5,000 years.