Energy Trump Gambled by Easing Oil Sanctions on Iran and Russia. Will It Pay Off? The sanctions relief comes with real costs that undermine US national security and has done little to bring prices down. The relief may deliver Iran a windfall to fund the very war machine the US is fighting against.April 4, 2026
Climate In the wake of the global oil and gas shock triggered by the American strike on Iran, the president of the United States has turned into something of a climate doctor, accelerating the shift of major economies toward decarbonized energy.April 4, 2026
Climate Record high ocean temperatures off southern California raise fears of prolonged marine heatwave. Researchers warn the high-pressure conditions could disrupt marine life and ecosystems if it continues.April 4, 2026
Energy Meta’s new AI data center will use as much electricity as South Dakota. The company is funding 10 new gas plants to power it.April 4, 2026
Environment Resort officials reflect as seven Colorado ski resorts close out the season amid severe drought conditions. More than 4 million Coloradans are being affected in some fashion by drought conditions. More than 21.5% of the state is in the highest drought category, known as exceptional drought.April 4, 2026
Environment Utah’s drought makes ‘rare’ leap to the extreme, as its record-low snowpack melts. All other parts of the state are in at least moderate drought for the first time this year, with over 80% in at least severe drought — nearly double the percentage listed just two weeks agoApril 4, 2026
Combat Footage Ukranian trench raiders ofthe Azov Bregade dispatched discombobulated Russian after shelling.April 4, 2026
World Hungary’s main opposition party has said it would move to amend the constitution to limit prime ministers to two terms if it wins next week’s election—a move that would effectively bar incumbent Viktor Orbán from ever returning to officeApril 4, 2026
