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Belgian climate case pits farmer against TotalEnergiesTournai, Belgium (AFP) Nov 19, 2025 A David versus Goliath climate case kicked off on Wednesday in a Belgian court, where a farmer is seeking compensation from French oil giant TotalEnergies for damage to his farm caused by climate change. ... more 
Trump plans massive expansion of offshore oil drillingLos Angeles, United States (AFP) Nov 20, 2025 President Donald Trump's administration is planning to open up millions of square miles (kilometers) of US coastal waters to oil and gas drilling, it said Thursday, in a step that could lead to a massive expansion of fossil fuel extraction. ... more 
New regulations on ship fuel spark significant changes in cloud formationLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 21, 2025 Florida State University researchers discovered that disruptions in shipping lanes due to militia attacks in the Red Sea led to cargo ships being rerouted around the Cape of Good Hope, which altered ... more 
Quantum tunneling enables hydrogen to traverse energy barriers in palladium latticeTokyo, Japan (SPX) Nov 21, 2025 Researchers at the Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo have precisely detected the quantum tunneling of hydrogen atoms in palladium at low temperatures. This phenomenon, impossi ... more |
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Methane conversion enabled by iron catalyst delivers pharmaceutical compoundsBerlin, Germany (SPX) Nov 15, 2025 Researchers at CiQUS have developed an iron-based catalyst to control methane reactivity, which allows natural gas to serve as a feedstock for chemicals used in medicine. Methane, ethane, and ... more 
Next-generation hydrogen truck engine achieves major gains in efficiency and powerLos Angeles CA (SPX) Nov 18, 2025 Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) has developed a hydrogen-fueled internal combustion engine for heavy-duty trucks, upgrading it with a high-performance turbocharger. This enhancement increases th ... more 
Record support in Norway for fossil fuel drilling: studyOslo (AFP) Nov 17, 2025 A record number of Norwegians support their country continuing to explore and drill for fossil fuels, a survey has found, as world leaders gather for UN talks on climate change. ... more 
Iran confirms seizure of Marshall Islands-flagged tankerWashington DC (UPI) Nov 15, 2025 Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps confirmed Saturday that it has seized a fuel tanker bound for Singapore from the United Arab Emirates. ... more |
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Fossil fuel lobbyists out in force at Amazon climate talks: NGOsBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Lobbyists tied to the fossil fuel industry have turned up in strength at the UN climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon, an NGO coalition said Friday, warning that their presence undermines the process. ... more |
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A rare oil CEO shows up at COP30, spars with activistsBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 The head of France's TotalEnergies, one of the few oil executives to attend UN climate talks in Brazil, jousted Friday with activists, defended his presence and sidestepped questions about his sector's role in global warming. ... more
French minister faults TotalEnergies over fossil fuel projectParis (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 A French government minister castigated energy giant TotalEnergies on Friday for launching an oil exploration project in South America, saying companies needed to help the world exit from fossil fuels. ... more 
Iran likely seized oil tanker off UAE: security firmsDubai (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Iran likely seized an oil tanker that suddenly changed course towards the country's waters Friday, two security companies said, stoking concern that Tehran has resumed maritime captures after a lull. ... more
Norway appeals court backs climate activists in oil permits disputeOslo (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 A Norwegian appeals court on Friday upheld a lower court's ruling invalidating three oil permits because of insufficient environmental-impact studies, marking a new victory for climate campaigners. ... more |
Quake rocks Dutch gas extraction areaAmsterdam (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 A 3.4-magnitude earthquake rocked a northern region of The Netherlands Friday, one of the strongest ever to hit the area that has been plagued by quakes due to gas extraction. ... more  |
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World 'will suffer' without fossil fuels: Russia's COP30 negotiatorBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 14, 2025 Russia's chief negotiator at the UN climate talks in Brazil, Vladimir Uskov, told AFP that the world still needs fossil fuels and criticized Western nations for breaking promises on climate finance. ... more 
Panama denies US military exercises on its soil aimed at VenezuelaPanama City (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 The president of Panama denied Thursday that US military exercises on its soil were in any way a "hostile act against Venezuela." ... more 
We need to talk about our fossil fuel addiction: UNEP chiefBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 "Off Target," "Broken Record," "Closing Window": the UN Environment Programme's flagship reports have been warning for years that emissions must fall faster to avoid dangerous climate impacts - but is the world listening? ... more 
Brazil tribal chief ready to give Lula a 'talking-to'Belem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 13, 2025 A renowned Brazilian tribal chief was among Indigenous activists on the sidelines of UN climate talks when he said Wednesday he was prepared to give the president a "talking-to" if he ignored concerns over oil exploration near the mouth of the Amazon River. ... more |
25 oil-supplying states accused of 'complicity' in Gaza warBelem, Brazil Nov 13, 2025 Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan and the United States shipped vast amounts of oil to Israel during its two-year Gaza offensive, according to a report by Oil Change International, which says the same fossil-fuel system driving climate change is also enabling "genocide." ... more 
China 'massively' fuels Russia's war chest: Finnish defence ministerHelsinki (AFP) Nov 12, 2025 Finnish Defence Minister Antti Hakkanen on Wednesday said China was "massively" financing Russia's war efforts, which increases the security threat in Europe and poses a challenge to NATO. ... more 
Venezuela announces big military deployment to counter US presenceCaracas (AFP) Nov 11, 2025 Venezuela on Tuesday announced what it called a major, nationwide military deployment to counter the US naval presence off its coast. ... more
Leaders turn up the heat on fossil fuels at Amazon climate summitBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 7, 2025 World leaders will meet for a second day of climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon on Friday after fiery speeches and renewed criticism of Big Oil marked the opening session. ... more |
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Trump grants Hungary exemption from Russian oil, gas sanctions Washington DC (UPI) Nov 8, 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has exempted Hungary from sanctions over the nation's purchase of Russian gas and oil for one year after meeting with Prime Minister Viktor Orban. ... more 
EU airlines agree to drop misleading climate claimsBrussels, Belgium (AFP) Nov 7, 2025 European airlines including Lufthansa, Air France and KLM have agreed to stop making misleading environmental claims about offsetting the carbon emissions from air travel, the European Commission said Friday. ... more 
Greece woos US energy deals, as eco groups cry foulAthens (AFP) Nov 7, 2025 Greece on Friday hailed as "historic" a deal with US energy giant ExxonMobil that could see the country's first offshore drilling project in 40 years. ... more 
Bloomberg invests $100 million in reducing methane leaksWashington (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 Billionaire Mike Bloomberg's philanthropic organization announced Thursday a $100 million investment in efforts to cut emissions of methane - a "super pollutant" greenhouse gas that has become an increasing focus of climate change talks. ... more |
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US B-52 bombers fly off coast of Venezuela: flight tracking dataWashington (AFP) Nov 6, 2025 A pair of US B-52 bombers flew over the Caribbean Sea along the coast of Venezuela on Thursday, flight tracking data showed, in the fourth such show of force by American military aircraft in recent weeks. ... more |
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Simple answers to tough problems are always wrongWashington DC (UPI) Nov 5, 2025 Not only have Americans fallen prey to pursuing a seemingly simple answer to a complicated and complex problem, but they also have badly failed. Venezuela is the current poster child for this. ... more 
Nuclear waste could help drive clean hydrogen energy transitionLondon, UK (SPX) Nov 05, 2025 Scientists at the University of Sharjah have published research indicating that nuclear waste may be used for sustainable hydrogen production, potentially offering a path to long-term clean energy. ... more
Lula says does not want US 'ground invasion' in VenezuelaBelem, Brazil (AFP) Nov 4, 2025 Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said Tuesday he hopes there will be no US ground incursion into Venezuela, and reiterated his willingness to mediate between the two nations. ... more 
Plugging nanoscopic cracks to make hydrogen cleaner and cheaperNew York NY (SPX) Nov 04, 2025 Columbia researchers are working with industry partners to improve energy conversion efficiency and remove potentially toxic chemicals from a vital industrial process. ... more |
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