The authors write that governments reach for fuel subsidies, then find them difficult to remove because consumers are very attuned to the price of gasoline.
Environment
The Flamingo Revolution and the Rhythm of Resistance: The Race to Save Europe’s Last Wild River
Albania’s Vjosa Narta River faces threats from development planned by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and enabled by the Albanian government. Music and art help fuel ongoing protests.
Albania’s Vjosa Narta River faces threats from development planned by Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner and enabled by the Albanian government. Music and art help fuel ongoing protests.
El Niño Has Become More Intense Over the Last 40 Years Than the Previous 1,000
A new study has found that El Niño events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the pre-industrial era.
A new study has found that El Niño events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the pre-industrial era.
How Do We Build Social Movements in an Age of Collapse? An Interview With Activist Tadzio Müller – Cont’d
Tadzio Müller discusses building resilient social movements, strengthening community solidarity, and preparing for ecological and political crises.
Tadzio Müller discusses building resilient social movements, strengthening community solidarity, and preparing for ecological and political crises.
Earth Life Support Systems Are Flashing Red, Warns 2026 Planetary Health Check
planetary boundaries — vital for preserving the safe operating space for humanity — are transgressed and heading further into the danger zone.
planetary boundaries — vital for preserving the safe operating space for humanity — are transgressed and heading further into the danger zone.
Which Shipping Service Actually Has the Lowest Carbon Footprint?
The carbon footprint of your package depends heavily on whether it travels by road or through the skies.
The carbon footprint of your package depends heavily on whether it travels by road or through the skies.
In Rural Illinois, Solar-Powered Ultrasound Helps Kill Toxic Algal Blooms
Following a ‘do not drink’ order in 2025, a water treatment plant in Mattoon, Illinois is using solar powered technology to fight harmful algae while minimizing the use of harsh chemicals.
Following a ‘do not drink’ order in 2025, a water treatment plant in Mattoon, Illinois is using solar powered technology to fight harmful algae while minimizing the use of harsh chemicals.
Agency Says Sea Turtle Eggs Laid on California Beaches Are a First for the US West Coast
Olive ridley turtles are the smallest of sea turtles, with adults weighing up to 100 pounds (45.3 kilograms).
Olive ridley turtles are the smallest of sea turtles, with adults weighing up to 100 pounds (45.3 kilograms).
Big Tech Wants Cheap, Reliable Power. Gas Isn’t It
Big Tech's shift to gas reveals a costly, short-sighted energy strategy.
Big Tech’s shift to gas reveals a costly, short-sighted energy strategy.
Reptiles, Gold and Money: How Australia Is Cracking Down on Wildlife Trafficking
In Australia in May 2026, Yang Zeng, a 28-year-old Chinese national who was unlawfully in the country, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
In Australia in May 2026, Yang Zeng, a 28-year-old Chinese national who was unlawfully in the country, was sentenced to two and a half years in prison.
The Calendar Says We’re Doing Better With the Environment. My Bedroom Says Differently.
Trend-driven consumerism is an environmental threat. We need to fight the system that drives us to buy.
Trend-driven consumerism is an environmental threat. We need to fight the system that drives us to buy.
How Vaccination Is Helping Protect South Australia’s Threatened Birds
Targeted H5 bird flu vaccination is giving conservation teams another tool to protect vulnerable native bird species in South Australia.
Targeted H5 bird flu vaccination is giving conservation teams another tool to protect vulnerable native bird species in South Australia.
How Do We Build Social Movements in an Age of Collapse? An Interview With Activist Tadzio Müller
Activist Tadzio Müller discusses climate collapse, social movements, catastrophe, solidarity, and finding new points of leverage for collective action.
Activist Tadzio Müller discusses climate collapse, social movements, catastrophe, solidarity, and finding new points of leverage for collective action.
Would Storing Artificial Intelligence LLMs Locally Be Better for the Planet?
Running AI models locally could reduce data-center energy and water demands, but the environmental benefits depend on hardware, model efficiency, and usage.
Running AI models locally could reduce data-center energy and water demands, but the environmental benefits depend on hardware, model efficiency, and usage.
Cigarette Butts Make up 12% of Aquatic Litter, Global Review Finds
Cigarette butts account for roughly 12% of the litter found in rivers, lakes and beaches surveyed for a recent global review.
Cigarette butts account for roughly 12% of the litter found in rivers, lakes and beaches surveyed for a recent global review.
Team Figures Out How Smog Begins
Scientists have directly observed a fleeting chemical reaction that creates a key ingredient in urban smog.
Scientists have directly observed a fleeting chemical reaction that creates a key ingredient in urban smog.