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AI godfathers warn of runaway ‘intelligence explosion’
Leading AI researchers warn governments to prepare for a potential “intelligence explosion” where AI systems could dramatically accelerate their own development, compressing years of progress into months.
Florida seeks a ban on ChatGPT acting like a person
Florida’s attorney general is seeking a court order to prevent OpenAI from making ChatGPT appear human-like, arguing the practice deceives users and increases engagement while compromising safety.
Venezuela’s Oil Comeback Could Cost More Than $100 Billion
Venezuela’s oil sector restructuring involves over $100 billion in investment commitments from international operators, with production targets projected to reach 2.58 million barrels daily by 2035 under optimistic scenarios.
As climate disasters multiply, Indigenous governance offers a way forward
A new report highlights how Indigenous governance and knowledge systems effectively address climate disasters, yet Indigenous communities lack legal recognition, funding, and policy support needed to scale these proven adaptation strategies globally.
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Netherlands Cuts 2040 Hydrogen Forecast By Almost 60%
The Netherlands reduced its 2040 hydrogen demand forecast by 57%, from 460 to 200 petajoules, reflecting lower projected costs and increased reliance on direct electrification across transport, industry, and heating.
Italy Returns to Nuclear After 40-Year Hiatus
Italy’s Senate approved a government plan to restart nuclear power generation nearly 40 years after abandoning it, citing advanced reactor technology and energy security concerns amid geopolitical tensions.
Global Biofuels Output Could Surge 70% Amid Energy Crisis
Global biofuels production is projected to increase by nearly 70% by 2030 as countries raise fuel-blending mandates in response to energy security concerns, according to a joint study.
Juneau can’t stop the floods, but it’s learning to see them coming
Juneau, Alaska faces recurring glacial floods that scientists expect to return annually for decades. The city is using sophisticated online forecasts to help residents prepare for the mounting threat.
The world’s rivers are at breaking point. Can we save them before it is too late?
A new World Meteorological Organization report indicates global rivers experienced one of their driest years in three decades during 2025, prompting urgent examination of climate and human impacts.
Federal court rules there is no constitutional right to safe drinking water
A federal appeals court ruled the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to safe drinking water, dismissing a lawsuit from Jackson, Mississippi residents facing a prolonged water contamination crisis.
Former EPA officials: Trump is letting data centers make people sick
Former EPA officials warn that Trump administration policies weakening pollution safeguards at data centers could increase health risks as the AI industry expands rapidly across the country.
Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy
Nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans published this year incorporate climate change or energy policies, according to Carbon Brief analysis of central government documents.
Farmers’ race for £233m funding like ‘scramble for Oasis tickets’
A £233m green farming scheme for English farmers closed within six hours after opening, with thousands missing out and farming groups comparing the rush to Oasis ticket scrambles.
As climate disasters multiply, Indigenous governance offers a way forward
Indigenous communities across the globe demonstrate effective climate adaptation through their governance systems and traditional knowledge, yet they receive insufficient legal recognition, financing, and support from global powers.
Gas, solar, and tech companies all want this bill. Will Congress pass it?
Bipartisan senators are pursuing energy permitting reform legislation to accelerate infrastructure development amid surging electricity demand driven by data centers and electrification trends.
‘Immature playground boasting’: Mathematicians uneasy at OpenAI’s latest scalp
OpenAI’s AI model solved a Millennium Prize Problem worth $1 million, sparking concerns among mathematicians about the future of their field and the pace of artificial intelligence advancement.