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No Major Banks Stop Funding New Fossil Fuels

New investigation exposes how not a single major global bank has committed to stop funding new oil, gas and coal projects, raising serious questions about the financial sector's climate commitments.

Petrobras abandons Amazon oil exploration plans

Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras has dramatically halted controversial drilling plans near the Amazon River mouth, marking a significant victory for environmental campaigners ahead of COP30 climate talks.

Brazil approves controversial Amazon oil drilling

Brazil's government has approved controversial oil exploration in the Amazon River mouth, defying scientists and environmentalists who warn of catastrophic ecosystem damage in one of Earth's most biodiverse regions.

Silent Killer Gas Alert for UK Households

Millions of British households are being warned about carbon monoxide risks as experts reveal shocking gaps in protection. Discover the essential safety measures that could save your family.

India denies Trump's Russian oil ban claims

Indian officials have directly contradicted Donald Trump's assertion that New Delhi agreed to stop purchasing Russian oil, creating fresh uncertainty about global energy markets and US-India relations.

Brain surgeon arrested for drilling into daughter's skull

A distinguished neurosurgeon faces criminal charges after performing an unorthodox cranial procedure on his own daughter using a power drill in their family home, raising serious questions about medical ethics and parental responsibility.

SNP Faces Backlash Over North Sea Energy Transition

The Scottish National Party confronts mounting criticism over its handling of North Sea energy transition, with key projects in Clydebank and Aberdeen facing uncertainty and potential job losses amid political tensions.

Labour's North Sea oil plan sparks industry backlash

Keir Starmer faces mounting criticism over Labour's controversial North Sea oil and gas policy as industry leaders warn of economic devastation and Nigel Farage positions Reform UK as energy industry defenders.

Legal challenge to UK North Sea oil and gas licensing

The British government confronts a landmark legal challenge as environmental campaigners contest the legality of its ambitious new oil and gas licensing round in the North Sea, raising crucial questions about the UK's climate commitments.

Trump administration auctions Gulf of Mexico for oil drilling

Former President Donald Trump's administration is pushing forward with controversial plans to auction over 73 million acres for oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico, drawing immediate backlash from environmental groups and setting up a major politic

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Channel sanctions raid

In a dramatic enforcement of EU sanctions, French officials have impounded the Boracay tanker carrying Russian oil products near Cherbourg. The vessel, linked to a sanctioned Russian oligarch, highlights Europe's tightening grip on Moscow's energy exports

Oil Prices Plummet in Worst Weekly Drop Since June

Global oil markets face significant turbulence as prices head for their steepest weekly decline since June, with OPEC+ production cuts failing to offset weakening demand and economic concerns.

Seed Oil Health Risks & Benefits Revealed

New research reveals surprising truths about seed oils like sunflower, corn and canola. Discover the real health benefits and risks in our expert investigation.

French troops raid Putin's shadow fleet tankers

In a stunning covert operation, French special forces have boarded and seized two Russian oil tankers suspected of smuggling sanctioned crude, marking a dramatic escalation in Western efforts to enforce oil price caps.

Prax Lindsey Refinery Cuts 140 Jobs

The Prax Lindsey oil refinery announces devastating job cuts affecting 140 workers, raising concerns about the UK's energy sector stability and local economic impact in North Lincolnshire.

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