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Michael Bloomberg spends $80m on Democrats as Trump moves $400m to Republican candidates
Billionaire Michael Bloomberg announced plans to spend $80m supporting Democratic candidates in midterm elections, while Donald Trump committed $400m to Republican candidates, intensifying the financial competition between parties.
‘What are you implying?’: El-Sayed confronts critics head-on as attacks ramp up
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed confronts critics questioning his positions on Israel and the Muslim Brotherhood, demanding they explain the premise of their inquiries rather than simply defending himself.
Covid vaccine compensation scheme set for overhaul after Inquiry criticism
The UK government has committed to reforming the vaccine compensation scheme following criticism from the Covid Inquiry, though campaigners seek clearer action timelines and commitments.
Vaping: Why people who have never smoked are getting hooked
More than one million people in the UK who have never smoked now vape, with numbers rising year-on-year, according to recent statistics. Experts debate whether this represents harm reduction or creates new nicotine addiction among those who would not have smoked otherwise.
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‘Elite’ Star Ester Expósito Circles ‘Stink Eye,’ an Iberseries Co-Production & Financing Forum Title (EXCLUSIVE)
Spanish actor Ester Expósito has signed a letter of intent to star in “Stink Eye,” the feature directorial debut of Colombian filmmaker Cristina Sánchez Salamanca, which is being developed as an Iberseries co-production.
Rosneft Ships First Crude From $157 Billion Vostok Oil Project
Rosneft has shipped its first crude cargo from the Vostok Oil project in Eastern Siberia, a $157 billion development expected to eventually produce 50-100 million tons annually despite Western sanctions and partner withdrawals.
Washington’s Venezuela Oil Deal Is About Much More Than Crude
The U.S. signed a 100-year deal granting control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, positioning itself to reassert hemispheric dominance and counter foreign influence in energy markets.
Oil Prices Near $100 After Fresh Attacks on Saudi Energy Sites
Saudi Arabia halted some energy operations after attacks on southern facilities on Tuesday, with fires breaking out at multiple sites and prices approaching $100 per barrel.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Global land-use emissions from deforestation and forest loss have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by reduced permanent deforestation and increased forest regrowth, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.
Nevada preached peace on the Colorado River. Now it’s suing to protect its water.
Nevada has sued the federal government over a new Colorado River management plan, claiming it could force a 71 percent water cut to Las Vegas, marking a shift from the state’s traditional role as a consensus-builder.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point terminated its only climate scientist after he refused to stop teaching about human causes of climate change, according to a lawsuit filed by the fired professor.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
A new set of emissions scenarios for climate modeling has been published for CMIP7, replacing previous scenarios and featuring simplified naming conventions and revised high-end projections downward.
When plastic companies write the lesson plans
A new report documents how the plastics industry has inserted lesson plans, worksheets, and educational programs into K-12 classrooms nationwide, often downplaying environmental and health harms while promoting industry talking points.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Research shows that achieving climate goals requires substantial methane emissions reductions alongside CO2 cuts, with methane reductions of 63-69% needed by 2050 to limit warming to 1.7C under net-zero scenarios.
Trump signs order to remove endangered species status for grey wolves
President Trump signed an executive order to remove endangered species protections for grey wolves and Mexican wolves, potentially allowing ranchers to kill the canines to protect livestock.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham face the greatest risks from extreme urban heat by century’s end, according to research combining temperature data with built-environment analysis.