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Iran Protests Fueled by Environmental Collapse While Florida Revises Climate Law After Hurricane Season — Today’s Environmental Briefing for Fri, Jan 16 2026

Environmental disasters drive Iranian nationwide unrest amid severe water shortages. Florida legislators reconsider law that blocked local climate resilience efforts following devastating 2024 hurricanes. Solar power accelerates toward global energy dominance as offshore wind projects resume construction. Read the full article

January 16, 2026

Extreme summer storms batter australia’s coast as sydney braces for record-breaking rainfall weekend

Australia’s eastern coastline is experiencing severe weather disruption as unprecedented summer storms continue to pummel the region, with authorities defending their emergency response while preparing for…

January 16, 2026

This week’s most captivating wildlife photography: japanese macaque hot springs, playful kākāpō, and master of disguise owl

Nature photographers from around the globe have captured some truly remarkable wildlife moments this week, showcasing the diversity and wonder of our planet’s animal kingdom. From…

January 16, 2026

Indonesia abandons coal plant closure promise as financial and political pressures mount

Indonesia has officially abandoned its commitment to shut down the Cirebon-1 coal-fired power plant by 2035, marking a significant retreat from the country’s climate pledges. Chief…

January 16, 2026

Duke energy proposes 1,360-megawatt natural gas plant in north carolina despite climate concerns

Duke Energy is moving forward with plans to construct a massive natural gas power plant in western Davidson County, North Carolina, despite growing concerns about climate…

January 16, 2026

Armed guards block community leaders from their own forest land as mining companies eye drc’s critical minerals

In the Democratic Republic of Congo’s mineral-rich copper-cobalt belt, a troubling scene unfolded when armed soldiers blocked community forest manager Valery Kyembo from accessing land that…

January 16, 2026

Indonesia’s “geothermal island” project stalls as flores communities fight for cultural survival

Indonesia’s ambitious plan to transform Flores into a showcase “geothermal island” has hit a wall of community resistance, highlighting the complex tensions between renewable energy goals…

January 16, 2026

Indigenous climate advocate imprisoned in russia after un advocacy work

Russian authorities have jailed Daria Egereva, a prominent Indigenous climate advocate who has spent years fighting for Indigenous rights at the United Nations. The Selkup woman…

January 16, 2026

Trump’s epa moves to strip away its own power to regulate carbon emissions and air pollution

The Environmental Protection Agency under President Trump is taking unprecedented steps that could fundamentally dismantle its ability to protect public health and combat climate change. Rather…

January 16, 2026

Iowa lawmakers silent on agricultural water pollution as 2026 legislative session opens

As Iowa’s 2026 legislative session kicks off in Des Moines, environmental advocates are watching closely for any sign that lawmakers will finally tackle the state’s persistent…

January 16, 2026

Guinea ships first iron ore from controversial simandou mines, raising environmental and economic questions

Guinea reached a long-awaited economic milestone on December 2, 2025, when the first shipment of iron ore from the massive Simandou deposits departed for China. The…

January 16, 2026

Florida lawmakers move to revise controversial law that blocked local climate resilience efforts after 2024 hurricane season

Florida legislators are reconsidering a controversial law passed in response to the devastating 2024 hurricane season, which inadvertently undermined local communities’ ability to implement climate resilience…

January 16, 2026

Devastating floods force kruger national park evacuations as south africa and mozambique face relentless rainfall

A powerful weather system has unleashed catastrophic flooding across northeastern South Africa and Mozambique, prompting authorities to raise flood warnings to their highest level and forcing…

January 16, 2026

Environmental collapse emerges as key driver behind iran’s nationwide protests

While international headlines focus on Iran’s economic turmoil and political unrest, a deeper environmental crisis is quietly fueling the protests sweeping the nation. Decades of ecological…

January 16, 2026

Smart ev charging technology could save drivers $400 annually while protecting the grid

As electric vehicle adoption accelerates, a promising new technology called “active managed charging” could solve a looming problem: preventing millions of EVs from overwhelming the electrical…

January 16, 2026

Texas grid operator ercot develops new system to handle surge in data center and crypto mining power requests

Texas is grappling with an unprecedented surge in power demands from data centers and cryptocurrency mining operations, prompting the state’s grid operator to overhaul how it…

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