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Social media algorithms: What if you could turn them off?
Australia introduced legislation this week that would require social media platforms to let users disable algorithmic recommendations, allowing them to see only content from accounts they follow.
A hacker broke into John Deere and SharkNinja with an army of AI agents
A hacker used AI agents to breach more than 100 websites including John Deere and SharkNinja, leveraging an open-source AI platform called Cairn to automate large-scale cyberattacks.
A once-in-a-generation opportunity for California’s ocean
California is reviewing its marine protected areas network for the first time in 15 years, considering new proposals including two Tribally-sponsored sites on the Central Coast that would formally recognize Indigenous ocean stewardship.
Burnham – Rosebank and Jackdaw decisions coming ‘shortly’
Prime Minister Andy Burnham says decisions on two contested North Sea oil and gas fields will be announced soon, with the Jackdaw gas field decision described as imminent.
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Solar Power Beats Coal And Gas With Both Hands Tied
US solar power continues to lead domestic energy growth, expected to expand 21% in 2026 despite facing Trump administration headwinds and policy obstacles.
Aberdeen Paid £556k Per Hydrogen Bus. Five Years Later, First Bus Is Paying £30k
Aberdeen’s hydrogen buses, originally costing £556,000 each, are being sold to First Bus for £30,000 per vehicle after hydrogen-supply problems left them unused for years.
China’s Growing Iran Trade Is Moving Overland Through Central Asia
A 55-container freight train carrying Chinese goods crossed into Kazakhstan on September 7, bound for Iran via Central Asia, establishing an alternative trade route that bypasses Persian Gulf shipping disrupted by US-Iran tensions.
New MIT Process Could Solve Hydrogen’s Biggest Supply Chain Problem
MIT researchers have developed a more energy-efficient process to extract high-purity hydrogen from ammonia, potentially addressing major supply chain barriers that have limited commercial viability of green hydrogen.
Wealthy Investors Flock To Oil & Gas Assets Amid Energy Crisis
Wealthy investors and family offices are increasingly targeting oil and gas assets as high energy prices and AI-driven demand create investment opportunities in the sector.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system could weaken or change, potentially bringing extreme weather swings to Britain and beyond.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections. The scenarios differ notably from previous versions used in earlier assessment reports, with revised population and economic assumptions.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
New research shows that achieving climate targets below 2°C requires substantial methane cuts alongside net-zero CO2 goals, as methane alone could push warming above safe limits.
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Britain’s environment secretary urges citizens to stockpile food and water as forecasters warn of the largest El Niño in 1,000 years, expected to bring extreme weather globally and a wet, stormy winter to the UK.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland acreage declines across Michigan and beyond, farmers face mounting pressure from rising land values, climate impacts, and succession challenges, prompting many to explore conservation easements and other preservation strategies.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Rising wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality improvements globally, while also creating feedback loops that worsen climate breakdown, according to a new UN report.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Research warns that the global transition away from oil could trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in countries dependent on oil revenues unless governments provide targeted support.