Climate

What makes the technology particularly attractive for India's energy-intensive sectors is that it does not require engine modification, hardware retrofit, or installation shutdown.

Utqiagvik, Alaska, has entered its annual "midnight sun" season, with the sun set to remain visible for 84 straight days until August 2026.

The global economy continues to feel the jitters of the conflict, with US Treasury now warning shippers of sanctions if they pay toll to Iran for passage via the Strait of Hormuz.

This time six activists have been awarded whose fights against fossil fuels, destructive mining, and biodiversity loss span six continents.

Alerts have been issued for different parts of the city. An orange alert, indicating “be prepared,” has been declared for South, Central, and New Delhi, while a yellow alert, meaning “be aware,” covers southwest, west, and northeast Delhi.

In a televised address from the White House, Trump said US operations are close to achieving their objectives, even as he set a two- to three-week window for either a deal or further attacks.

EU is now preparing to introduce ETS2, a separate carbon market for road transport and buildings.

European climate and energy policies are set to be among the issues discussed by the EU leaders at their informal gathering in Belgium on Feb. 12.

Air India has cancelled all flights to and from New York and Newark for Jan. 25 and 26 due to a severe winter storm forecast in the US.

Energy demand is likely to rise over the next two weeks as the cold settles in, according to BloombergNEF.

Wildfires in central and southern Chile have killed at least 18 people and destroyed hundreds of homes amid a severe heat wave, prompting a state of catastrophe declaration.

Climate change and related issues have become less pressing in the near term, but continue to be the most severe risks for a 10-year point of view.

While environmental risks have declined in short-term urgency, the WEF report cautions that their existential nature means they remain unavoidable over time, with climate impacts already stressing infrastructure, supply chains and public systems globally.