Pakistan-Afghanistan border closures paralyze trade along a key route
NPR
Trucks have been stuck at the closed border since October. Both countries are facing economic losses with no end in sight. The Taliban also banned all Pakistani pharmaceutical imports to Afghanistan. more…
Trump's EPA plans to end a key climate pollution regulation
NPR
The Environmental Protection Agency is eliminating a Clean Air Act finding from 2009 that is the basis for much of the federal government's actions to rein in climate change. more…
Why Is China Building So Many Coal Plants Despite Its Solar and Wind Boom?
Slashdot.org
Long-time Slashdot reader schwit1 shared this article from the Associated Press:
Even as China's expansion of solar and wind power raced ahead in 2025, the Asian giant opened many more coal power plants than it had in recent years — raising concern about whe… more…
The Death of Baseload and Similar Grid Tropes
Hackaday
Anyone who has spent any amount of time in or near people who are really interested in energy policies will have heard proclamations such as that ‘baseload is dead’ and the sorting of e… more…
Scientists achieve major breakthrough in pursuit of nearly limitless energy source: 'Cutting-edge upgrades'
Yahoo Entertainment
"We hope to push further the boundaries of what's possible." more…
Ethereum makes game-changing decision that could change future of cryptocurrency: 'Poised to lead the way'
Yahoo Entertainment
"More accessible and appealing." more…
After deadly explosion at US Steel mill outside Pittsburgh, maintaining safety now falls to Nippon
Yahoo Entertainment
For Don Furko, Aug. 11, 2025, was a normal shift. A steelworker for 25 years and former Clairton local union president, Furko pulled on flame-retardant... more…
Iowa could be on the cusp of a hydrogen rush; lawmakers weigh regulations
Iowacapitaldispatch.com
It’s no secret that Iowa is home to large geological formations that are rich in hydrogen-producing rocks, but the question in recent years has turned to... more…
The U.S. Has a Massive Advantage Over the Country I Live In. Trump Is Determined to Squander It.
Slate Magazine
Some countries have to choose between development and the environment. We don't. more…
Scientists Say We Might Have 33 Senses. Here’s the Breakdown
Gizmodo.com
Think you have just five senses? The true number could be much higher. more…
Great News! The Turning Point USA Halftime Show Is On!
The Atlantic
Isn’t Bad Bunny an American artist? Don’t millions of people love his music? At the Turning Point USA alternative show, we forget about all that. more…
China's Data Center Boom: A View from Zhangjiakou (2025)
Substack.com
After a quick 40 min high speed rail trip from Beijing North Station, I step off the platform in the sleepy station of Donghuayuan Bei in Hebei’s Zhangjiakou. more…
LLMs as Language Compilers: Lessons from Fortran for the Future of Coding
Cyber-omelette.com
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Fixing retail with land value capture
Worksinprogress.co
How to create beautiful shopping streets everywhere. more…
What repealing the ‘endangerment finding’ means for public health
Scientific American
The EPA has scrapped a rule stating that climate change harms human health. Here’s what that could mean more…
Hackers Are Trying to Copy Gemini via Thousands of AI Prompts, Google Reports
CNET
A new report from Google warns the industry of attempts to clone AI models. more…
Belgian Designer Just Built the Alien Playground Kids Dream About
Yanko Design
Belgian Designer Just Built the Alien Playground Kids Dream AboutWhen you think of Belgian fashion designer Walter Van Beirendonck, you probably picture bold runway shows and provocative collections that push boundaries. As a member... more…
Why 1.5°C failed and setting a new limit would make things worse
New Scientist
Setting a limit for global warming didn't succeed in galvanising climate action quickly enough – now we should focus on making the annual average temperature rise clear for all to see, says Bill McGuire more…
Old EV batteries could meet most of China's energy storage needs
New Scientist
Electric vehicle batteries are typically retired once they reach about 80 per cent of their original capacity, but they could be repurposed in electricity grids to balance out slumps in renewable generation more…
Trump Signs the Planet's Death Warrant, Revoking EPA's Ability to Regulate Greenhouse Gases
Jezebel
As of today, the federal government no longer even acknowledges that greenhouse gases are linked to climate change and associated dangers. more…
5 Delightful Old-Timey Jobs That Were Actually Deadly
Mental Floss
From flower makers to bakers, these historical jobs looked charming—but could kill you. more…
Schwerstes Grubenunglück: Tödlicher Kohlebergbau: Auf Grimberg sterben 405 Menschen
Die Zeit
Hier finden Sie Informationen zu dem Thema „Schwerstes Grubenunglück“. Lesen Sie jetzt „Tödlicher Kohlebergbau: Auf Grimberg sterben 405 Menschen“. more…
Trump just blew up a load-bearing pillar of climate regulation in the US. What happens now?
Vox
The Trump administration is about to tear down a load-bearing ruling that considers climate change as a threat to Americans’ health. Today, the Environmental Protection Agency is announcing that it will publish its final rule to dismantle the endangerment fi… more…
Trump orders Pentagon to buy electricity generated by coal
Al Jazeera English
Trump's order is the latest move by US administration to boost fossil fuel industry despite climate change concerns. more…
In Ukraine, deaths from hypothermia rise as Russia attacks energy system
Al Jazeera English
At least 10 Ukrainians have died from cold-related illness as Moscow's assaults cut heat to thousands. more…
From blackouts to food shortages: How US blockade is crippling life in Cuba
Al Jazeera English
US pressure pushes island nation's 11 million people to the brink as Cuba imposes emergency measures amid fuel crisis. more…
Rethinking Workflows in the Age of AI
Ducttapemarketing.com
Rethinking Workflows in the Age of AI written by John Jantsch read more at Duct Tape Marketing
Catch the Full Episode Episode Overview AI is moving fast, but most organizations weren’t built for that kind of speed. In this episode, John Jantsch talks with Ste… more…
By Slashing Foreign Aid, Trump Is Fueling the Spread of HIV in Uganda
The Intercept
Reporting from Uganda, The Intercept saw how Trump’s effort to slash foreign aid is encouraging the transmission of HIV.
The post By Slashing Foreign Aid, Trump Is Fueling the Spread of HIV in Uganda appeared first on The Intercept. more…
Kelly Marie Tran Signs With Gersh
Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Following the Sundance premiere of her latest film, Rock Springs, where she stars alongside Jimmy O. Yang and Benedict Wong, Kelly Marie Tran has signed with Gersh for representation in all areas. In the horror flick marking the feature debut of wr… more…
Trump’s Washington has become unrecognizable
Salon
The nation's capital and America's democracy have become shells of their former selves more…
Breaking Baz: Beloved ‘Billy Elliot’ Musical Returning To London’s West End In 2027 For First Time In Eleven Years: “It Still Has Legs,” Says Stephen Daldry
Deadline
EXCLUSIVE: Beloved musical Billy Elliot will return to London’s West End in February 2027 eleven years after it ended an acclaimed eleven-year run. Writer Lee Hall’s story follows young miner’s son from a boxing ring to ballet classes, and was a stage and scr… more…
India’s power mix to shift from coal to renewables by 2070; Nuclear seen as key baseload: NITI Aayog
The Indian Express
Nuclear power is also expected to expand significantly, with its contribution rising from about 3% at present to 5-8% under the Current Policy Scenario by 2070. more…
Top I-T firms earmark Labour Code costs, less than 3% of payroll
The Indian Express
The data shows that the 41 Nifty 50 companies that have so far announced their latest financial results provided Rs 13,307 crore in the reporting quarter for the first nine months of 2025-26. more…
EU, US deals connect India to world’s largest markets, open new trade vistas
The Indian Express
The fact that the deal with the US was given the go-ahead only after putting in place historic deals with the EU and the UK stands testimony to India’s diplomatic acumen. more…
Trump Wins Another Fake Award—but He Actually Deserves This One
The New Republic
Last month, Energy Secretary Chris Wright convened the National Coal Council for the first time since the organization was disbanded under President Biden. He extolled the administration’s work forcing aging coal plants to stay open, and hinted at further han… more…
Trump Rages at Bad Bunny—and Accidentally Exposes a Big MAGA Weakness
The New Republic
On Sunday, Bad Bunny is set to perform in the Super Bowl’s halftime show, and President Trump is angry about it. “I think it’s a terrible choice,” Trump seethed recently, referring to the Puerto Rican performer and the band Green Day, who will also play durin… more…
Geothermal could replace almost half of the EU’s fossil fuel power
Grist
Advances in drilling and subsurface engineering are unlocking a constant, carbon-free power source deep within the Earth. more…
Utilities in the Southeast may be overestimating the AI boom
Grist
This coverage is made possible through a partnership between Grist and WABE, Atlanta’s NPR station. As more and more data centers crop up throughout Georgia and the Southeast, a recent study finds they may need less energy than the industry and utilities have… more…
Data centers are scrambling to power the AI boom with natural gas
Grist
As tech giants find creative ways to generate electricity, they’re building a glut of new fossil fuel projects. more…
Links 2/9/2026
Nakedcapitalism.com
Our daily links, including the Super Bowl halftime divide, the age of Takaichi, Ghislaine to plead the 5th, and Netanyahu comes to Washington (again). more…
Links 2/8/2026
Nakedcapitalism.com
Our strategic daily links: mushroom magic, alien search, Latin American troubles, China bots, Tik Tok, Gaza horrors, Ukraine burning, vanishing privacy, Trumpishness, Musk world, hapless Democrats, immigration troubles,Mr. market, AI, and wretched excess more…
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Nakedcapitalism.com
Our daily links, including F-35s without radars, border balloon, AOC in Munich, US troops to Nigeria, and Bondi's Epstein coverup. more…
An Iranian Architecture Appreciation Post
Nakedcapitalism.com
Sanctions have spurred “creative destruction” in Iran where brickwork draws on the past to create shade, natural light, and ventilation. more…
Links 2/11/2026
Nakedcapitalism.com
Our ferocious daily links: Caffeine dementia protection, avian flu, methane spike, China property slump, Africa heat, VdL versus EU pillar, Liz Truss crisis coming? Iran war imminent? Ukraine hypothermia, mass hiding of Trump Epstein files? huge ICE expansion… more…
Dicen los científicos que podríamos tener 33 sentidos. Aquí te lo explicamos
Gizmodo.com
¿Piensas que tienes cinco sentidos nada más? La cantidad real podría ser mucho mayor more…
Our Evolutionary Blindness to the AI Revolution
Psychology Today
We are blind to the threats posed by AI. We won't know what hit us, because we can't see what's coming. more…
Trump is set to scrap a longstanding legal basis for U.S. climate action. Here's what that could mean
CBC News
The Trump administration is expected this week to rescind a legal opinion that has guided emissions controls in the U.S. since the Obama era, withdrawing the so-called endangerment finding of the Environmental Protection Agency. more…
When some people drive EVs, entire communities can benefit
CBC News
In this issue of our environmental newsletter, we look at the benefits for entire communities when some people drive EVs; find out about a winter drought in Western Canada; and learn why a northern community wants an oil company to remove artificial islands i… more…
India’s Path From Energy Dependence
Project Syndicate
Now that geopolitical wrangling increasingly shapes international trade dynamics, India must reduce its dependence on imported energy to maximize its strategic autonomy. While it could invest more in hydrocarbons, the far better option is to become a renewabl… more…
Europe’s Reckoning with Fossil-Fuel Insecurity
Project Syndicate
US President Donald Trump’s interventionist foreign policy will force European leaders to reconsider their dependence on American LNG supplies at the Munich Security Conference. But true energy security requires recognizing and addressing the insecurities ass… more…
How could ambitious climate action save lives? #science
Alltoc.com
Ambitious climate action and lives saved A new international analysis led by researchers at Cardiff University concludes that aggressive climate policies that improve air quality could prevent a large number of premature deaths: as many as 1.32 million lives … more…
Has China’s carbon growth peaked? #science
Alltoc.com
Signs of a possible emissions turning point Recent analyses suggest that China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling through 2025, marking what some experts describe as a potential turning point in the world’s largest emitter. The flattening ap… more…
The Last of England’s Freeminers
Longreads.com
"A centuries-old tradition in the Forest of Dean • England's only independent miners • 'We can be your best friend or your worst enemy.'" more…
The Song Dynasty
Everything-everywhere.com
Podcast Transcript Chinese civilization has endured for more than 3,500 years, driven by a succession of kings, emperors, and sophisticated bureaucracies. This enduring culture has produced a legacy of profound intellectual and cultural achievements. Among th… more…
Ontario declines Hamilton residents' request to investigate ArcelorMittal Dofasco emissions
CBC News
Some residents say Canada’s largest steelmaker is “emitting dangerous pollutants” at levels far above Ontario’s local air-quality regulation and violating sections of the Environmental Protection Act. more…
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Announce 2026 Grateful Dead Tribute Tour
Consequence.net
Notably, the duo will wrap up the unique run with a final performance at Newport Folk Festival in July.
Gillian Welch and David Rawlings Announce 2026 Grateful Dead Tribute Tour
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Colombia’s ‘outsider’ candidate De La Espriella vows military crackdown to boost economy
Internazionale.it
By Luis Jaime AcostaFeb 11 (Reuters) - Colombian presidential hopeful and self-described “outsider” Abelardo De La Espriella would launch a military offensive to restore … Leggi more…
What Makes Warrior Met Coal (HCC) an Attractive Stock?
Yahoo Entertainment
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Climate risks pose growing threat to fashion profits
just-style.com
The global fashion industry could decline by up to 34% by 2030 and 67% by 2040 due to rising costs associated with climate risk, according to recent analysis... more…
Jefferies Loves 5 Dividend-Paying Utility Stocks but Warns of Caution on the Sector
24/7 Wall St.
Five top utility stocks are the top picks at Jefferies. They pay substantial dividends and make sense for conservative growth and income investors. more…
Ecogeomorphic feedbacks influence elevation change across microtidal wetland settings of coastal Louisiana
Nature.com
Nature Communications - Ecogeomorphic feedbacks influence elevation change across microtidal wetland settings of coastal Louisiana more…
Earthquake dynamics sustained by seismic CO2
Nature.com
In this study, the authors develop a stoichiometric-thermodynamic model linking seismic decarbonation to Mw 5.9–6.5 earthquakes. They demonstrate that seismic CO₂ pressurization can sustain dynamic slip and enhance the destructive potential of earthquakes. more…
My Weed Addiction
The Cut
I’ve tried everything to quit cannabis over the years, including seeing a hypnotist. But how can I possibly give up something I love so much? Focusing on what I don’t like is a start — for now. more…
Google says attackers used 100,000+ prompts to try to clone AI chatbot Gemini
NBC News
Google says its flagship AI chatbot, Gemini, has been inundated by “commercially motivated” actors who are trying to clone the chatbot. more…
Chet Faker Returns Home with ‘A Love for Strangers’
SPIN
Whatever expectation or preconception exists around Chet Faker—whether through his recorded music or onstage—the individual behind it, born Nick Murphy, is consistently unexpected and disarming. When I interviewed him in 2019 for his debut Nick Murphy album R… more…
Using Taxpayer Money, Trump Bails Out Coal Power Plants in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia, & North Carolina
CleanTechnica
Aside from denying that long established climate science is real, and the threats to humanity from global heating are great, the Trump administration is intent on doing all kinds of absurd things to pretend that fossil fuels are better than they are, and to l… more…
Automotive Press Heaps Praise On Toyota Highlander EV
CleanTechnica
The new Highlander EV is a big deal for Toyota -- a big three-row SUV built in the US and battery-powered exclusively.
The post Automotive Press Heaps Praise On Toyota Highlander EV appeared first on CleanTechnica. more…
Saudis to invest Billions in Renewable Power in Turkiye, incl. 2 Gigs of New Solar
Juancole.com
Cheap solar and wind can replace imports of expensive and possibly unreliable fossil gas as well as imports of expensive and polluting black coal more…
How China will Run Rings around Trump’s US on Lucrative Green Energy in 2026
Juancole.com
China exported over $200 billion in clean energy technologies to other countries in 2025, increasing their adoption around the world more…
The Guy Who Wrote the Viral AI Post Wasn’t Trying to Scare You
New York Magazine
Matt Shumer, who wrote a viral post about AI’s threat to white-collar jobs, discusses the overwhelming reaction to his cri de coeur. more…
Massive Morocco Rainstorms, Flooding: “Passing from a stable Weather System”
Juancole.com
Gemenne said that we are passing from a relatively stable climate system to an unstable one, where extreme weather events will multiply more…
US revises India trade deal fact sheet – media
RT
The changes have reportedly been made on pulses, an investment pledge, and a tax waiver to allay Indian sensitivities Read Full Article at RT.com more…
CS Disco at 1x ARR. Harvey at 110x. Same Industry. Is This the Future for Pre-AI SaaS?
Saastr.com
I’ve been tracking CS Disco (NYSE: LAW) since I was the first investor in a legaltech eDiscovery competitor to it, Logikcull, way back in 2015. They IPO’d and then in 2021, and we wrote about them when they hit $120M in ARR. Back then, the stock was trading … more…
“Greeble Girl” Eve Sellars on Building Big and “Steampink” [Interview]
Brothers-brick.com
Australian builder Eve Sellars (@greeble.girl) attended her first LEGO event just a few years ago and quickly got the bug. This January, she debuted er most ambitious project yet - Steampink Tower. After the blockbuster debut, we sat down with Eve to talk abo… more…
Trump repeals power to regulate climate, axes vehicle emissions rules
ABC News (AU)
President Donald Trump's administration has revoked a scientific finding that has been the central basis for US action to fight climate change. more…
Next fight looms after Qld government loses appeal in battle for sacred springs
ABC News (AU)
Wangan and Jagalingou peoples await the state government's next move after a win in their fight to have alleged damage to a sacred site near a mine in Central Queensland investigated. more…
Anti-dumping activist fed up with illegal tyre stockpiles
ABC News (AU)
When anti-dumping activist Dave Dudley goes bush he often stumbles across dumped tyres. It's an environmental risk he says the government needs to address. more…
Chris Minns positions himself as the anti-protest premier. Will it pay off?
ABC News (AU)
By expanding police powers and allowing bans on authorised public assemblies the Minns government has made restricting protest a defining feature of its first term. more…
What does One Nation stand for?
ABC News (AU)
One Nation questions if man-made climate change is real, wants to wind back access to abortion care, and plans to pay the HECS debts of doctors working in the regions. more…
As Renewables Take Center Stage in China, Coal Is Moving Into a Supporting Role
Yale.edu
In China, the rapid buildout of wind and solar power is pushing coal into decline. China is now upgrading its vast fleet of coal plants to serve as a complement to wind and solar, rather than as a source of baseload power. Analysts say the country is on track… more…
How Ukraine Is Turning to Renewables to Keep Heat and Lights On
Yale.edu
Russia continues to bomb Ukraine’s fossil-fueled power plants, leaving much of the nation shivering during a brutal winter. But Ukraine’s new emphasis on developing decentralized power — from solar panels to wind turbines — is advancing an unexpected green en… more…
捷克關閉最後硬煤礦井,專家:對國內能源影響有限
Technews.tw
捷克關閉最後一個硬煤礦井,結束長達 250 年的硬煤開採時代。儘管地下仍蘊藏數億噸硬煤,但由於經濟、地質與人力等限制而難以持續開採。分析師指出,捷克結束硬煤開採對國內能源供應影響甚微。 根據布拉格國際廣播電台(Radio Prague International)報導,經過近2個半世紀,捷克的硬煤(... more…
Support people and their livelihoods rather than fossil-fuel industries
Nature.com
Geopolitical trends might be heading in the wrong direction, but economic forces are aligning around a future economy centred on clean electricity. more…
Can the clean-energy revolution save us from climate catastrophe?
Nature.com
Seven charts show the remarkable growth in renewable power and the challenges to ending the fossil-fuel age. more…
US repeals key ‘endangerment finding’ that climate change is a public threat
Nature.com
Overturning the 2009 decision means billions of extra tonnes of greenhouse-gas emissions over the next three decades. more…
Romania’s national oil pipeline firm Conpet reports cyberattack
Securityaffairs.com
Romania’s national oil pipeline operator Conpet said a cyberattack disrupted its business systems and temporarily knocked its website offline. Conpet is a state-controlled company that owns and operates the country’s crude oil, condensate, and liquid petroleu… more…
Rep. Balderson Discusses Ohio’s Key Role in Energy
Daily Signal
While Victor Davis Hanson recovers, his show goes on, and with a connection to Ohio. In the latest episode of “Victor Davis Hanson: In His... Read More
The post Rep. Balderson Discusses Ohio’s Key Role in Energy appeared first on The Daily Signal. more…
New research reveals humans could have as many as 33 senses
Science Daily
We don’t experience the world through neat, separate senses—everything blends together. Smell, touch, sound, sight, and balance constantly influence one another, shaping how food tastes, objects feel, and even how heavy our bodies seem. Scientists now believe… more…
Halle Berry spune că un sfat primit de la învățătoare în clasa a patra i-a schimbat viața: „Vei face aceeași greșeală din nou și din nou”
Hotnews.ro
Actrița Halle Berry, câștigătoare a Premiului Oscar, afirmă că responsabilitatea personală este unul dintre cele mai importante lucruri pentru ea și că își amintește perfect cine a învățat-o în copilărie să-și asume responsabilitatea pentru propriile… more…