Climate Grand Theft Oil Futures / “And beyond the narrow economic losses, insider trading on oil is part of the broader rise of what we can call the predation economy.” – Paul Krugman #GlobalCarbonFeeAndDividendPetitionMay 7, 2026
Climate Massive marine heatwave caused Caribbean coral reefs to collapse much faster than predictedMay 7, 2026
Climate The exploding costs of fighting US wildfires: From taxes on nicotine to hotel rooms, states are looking for ways to pay the skyrocketing bill.May 7, 2026
Climate Close calls at Michigan’s dams are a climate warning to America | Record flooding pushed Michigan’s dams to the brink of disaster. The near miss reflects the national problem of infrastructure that is not suited to the challenges of a warming world.May 7, 2026
Climate The EPA is letting two of the smoggiest cities in the country get away with lax regulation by blaming Asia and Mexico for their pollution. More people will get sick as a result.May 7, 2026
Climate The European Commission has drafted plans to let oil and gas companies avoid penalties for breaching the EU’s methane emissions law, after pressure from industry and the United States government.May 7, 2026
Climate New Hungarian PM’s voters want action on climate and LGBTQ+ rights, poll finds. Voters remain split on issues critical to EU, such as support for Ukraine and dependence on Russian energy. Magyar has a conservative background and avoided any pronouncements on progressive issues on the campaign trail.May 7, 2026
Climate New gasfield approved near Twelve Apostles puts climate and ‘pristine’ ocean in jeopardy, environmentalists warn. Victorian and federal Labor governments greenlight Otway basin drilling project with potential to supply one-third of state’s gas.May 7, 2026
