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Spacecraft returns to Earth after rescue mission for ageing Nasa telescope fails
A commercial spacecraft sent to rescue an aging NASA telescope failed to complete its mission and returned to Earth after 85 days in orbit. The Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory is now expected to re-enter Earth’s atmosphere in November.
‘Starship is in orbit’: cheers go up as huge SpaceX rocket circles Earth for first time
SpaceX successfully launched its Starship rocket into Earth’s orbit for the first time, achieving a major milestone on its 14th test flight despite an engine failure during ascent.
Finland orders halt to work on two Google data centres
Finnish authorities have ordered a halt to work on two Google data centres over concerns about forest clearing, following environmental violations during preparatory work at the planned facilities.
‘All I want to do is cry’: trauma of 7 October survivors three years after the attacks
Survivors of Hamas attacks three years ago struggle with ongoing trauma, with some choosing to rebuild their communities while others focus on recovery away from the site of devastation.
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ReFuelEU’s First Year Shows the Mandate Works
The EU’s sustainable aviation fuel mandate exceeded its 2% target in 2025 with 2.8% supply, but Europe remains heavily dependent on imported waste feedstocks and lacks investment in synthetic aviation fuels.
NLR Campus To Host US Department of Energy Geothermal Center of Excellence
The U.S. Department of Energy announced establishment of a Geothermal Center of Excellence at the National Laboratory of the Rockies in Colorado to advance geothermal energy development through research and collaboration.
PacWave Opens—A Giant Leap for Marine Energy
The nation’s first grid-connected, internationally accredited open-ocean wave energy test facility opened on the Oregon coast, providing developers with a pre-permitted proving ground for commercial-scale wave energy converters.
Rising Energy Costs Threaten UK Growth Despite 1.3% Expansion
The UK economy is projected to expand 1.3% in 2026, but rising energy costs and higher borrowing expenses pose headwinds for growth in the second half of the year.
Record Diesel Prices Raise Fears of Local Fuel Shortages
Diesel prices have hit record levels following the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, with some fuel stations reporting shortages and price variations between regions creating potential availability concerns.
Red State Revolution Brewing As US Solar Industry Ramps Up
Solar manufacturers are expanding U.S. operations with major investments despite federal obstacles, as red state voters prioritize energy affordability ahead of midterm elections.
Federal Court Rules Cancellation Of Solar For All Program Was Unlawful
A federal judge ruled the EPA illegally cancelled the $7 billion Solar For All program, which aimed to provide affordable solar energy to lower-income households and communities across the country.
Where Is OPEC+? Riyadh and Moscow’s Silence Is Becoming Deafening
OPEC+ faces declining market influence as Riyadh and Moscow’s public silence amid multiple supply crises signals potential strategic disagreement and weakened ability to control oil prices through production management alone.
Guest post: How extreme heat is ‘creeping’ from summer into autumn and spring
Extreme heat events are increasingly creeping into spring and autumn months rather than remaining confined to summer, with patterns varying significantly by region worldwide.
Revealed: More than 1,000 NHS operations cancelled due to record UK heatwaves
Over 1,000 NHS operations were cancelled during record UK heatwaves in May and June, including emergency surgeries, as surgical theatre ventilation systems failed in extreme heat.
Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy
Reform UK’s leadership has made 45 false or misleading claims about climate change and net-zero policies, according to a factcheck analysis of statements by party figures.
US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis
A UCLA satellite study identifies a Louisiana gas processing facility operated by Energy Transfer as the largest methane super-emitter in the US, releasing methane at 15 times the EPA threshold rate.