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The US hits Russia with ‘war crimes’ sanctions, Europe following.
The United States has rolled out fresh financial sanctions against Russia, focusing on President Vladimir Putin's family and blocking key Russian banks. The UK and EU are following suit, escalating economic pressure over the war in Ukraine.
Asia’s US$350bil gas projects intensify the clean energy debate.
Asia is investing over US$350 billion in gas projects, aiming to reduce coal usage while navigating the complex transition to cleaner energy sources. The region's infrastructure expansion highlights the ongoing global debate about fossil fuels and sustainable development.
Guyana OKs Exxon’s $10B Yellowtail offshore oil project.
Guyana has granted ExxonMobil permission to develop its fourth offshore oil field, the $10 billion Yellowtail Project. Expected to produce up to 250,000 barrels per day, the project will come onstream by 2025, adding to the company's existing Liza and Payara fields.
The US to seek Russia’s suspension from Human Rights Council.
The United States plans to seek Russia's suspension from the UN Human Rights Council, citing increasing evidence of war crimes committed by Russian forces in Ukraine, particularly in the town of Bucha near Kyiv.
WHO says 99% of the world’s population breathes poor-quality air.
The World Health Organization reports that nearly all global populations breathe air exceeding safety standards, with dangerous particles penetrating lungs and bloodstreams, causing millions of preventable deaths annually.
Lithuania cuts off Russian gas imports and urges the EU to...
Lithuania becomes the first EU nation to completely halt Russian gas imports, marking a significant step towards energy independence and reducing dependence on Moscow's energy resources in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Russian space chief: Sanctions could imperil space station.
Roscosmos head Dmitry Rogozin warns that Western sanctions could imperil the International Space Station's future. The agency is preparing a report on international cooperation after missing deadlines for lifting sanctions on Russian space enterprises.
European inflation soars to a record 7.5% on fuel, food costs.
European inflation surged to a record 7.5% in March, marking the highest level since 1997. Driven by soaring energy and food prices linked to Russia's Ukraine invasion, the economic pressure is squeezing consumers and forcing central banks to consider interest rate hikes.
Greenhouse gas emissions rose in Rhode Island.
[Despite efforts to reduce emissions, Rhode Island saw an 8.2% increase in greenhouse gases, primarily from transportation and electricity sectors, potentially missing its 2020 climate goal.]
Poland to end Russian oil imports; Germany warns on gas.
Poland announces plan to end Russian oil imports by year's end, while Germany warns about gas levels. The European Union seeks to reduce reliance on Russian energy supplies amid ongoing tensions from the Ukraine conflict.
