Changing Seas

A case before the US Supreme Court is expected to help determine whether major oil companies can be held financially liable for damages caused by climate change. The outcome could shape numerous lawsuits brought by states and municipalities seeking to make fossil fuel producers pay for the costs of rising seas, wildfires and extreme weather. It is being closely watched by both the energy industry and climate advocates.

A new analysis from Ankit Sir suggests Russia is seeking a bigger strategic foothold in the Indian Ocean, with Madagascar as the possible focal point. The claim is that a Russian presence on the island could shift regional dynamics for India, China and Western navies, changing how power is balanced across the sea lanes.

New England's notoriously changeable weather is being linked to the ocean currents offshore, according to a recent report. The circulation of the Atlantic influences temperature swings and shifting conditions across the region, helping explain why local forecasts can turn quickly. The finding highlights how closely coastal weather patterns follow movements in the sea.

A rainbow sea slug has been found, and experts say the sighting serves as a reminder of climate change. The brightly coloured sea slug, native to warmer waters, is increasingly being spotted further north as sea temperatures rise, a shift observers attribute to warming oceans and changing marine habitats.

Faroe Islands scientists have solved long-standing mysteries about ocean currents, with findings carrying direct implications for South Carolina's coastline and its future. The research clarifies how Atlantic current behavior influences sea levels and coastal conditions along the US Southeast, a region increasingly exposed to flooding and climate-driven change.

Tuvalu, hosting a Pacific Islands Forum gathering, is at the frontline of climate change, with the low-lying atoll nation facing existential threats from rising seas. The event is drawing attention to the country's vulnerability and its calls for stronger global action on emissions and support for small island states confronting potential loss of their territory.

The US Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether major oil companies can be compelled to pay for damage caused by climate change. The case touches on lawsuits, many filed by states and cities, seeking to hold fossil fuel producers financially responsible for impacts such as wildfires, flooding and rising seas. A ruling could shape the future of climate litigation across the country.

Ocean Breeze Energy has acquired the Alpha Ventus offshore wind farm, located in the German North Sea and known as Germany's first offshore wind project. The transaction gives the buyer full ownership of the facility's turbines and grid connection. Details on the price and the seller have not been disclosed, and industry observers are weighing what the change of ownership means for the wind farm's future operation and maintenance plans.

Independent fishery monitors the Trump administration moved to eliminate are returning to US waters after public and industry outcry forced a reversal. The observers, who board fishing vessels to enforce catch limits, had faced cuts as part of broader deregulation efforts, drawing backlash from conservation groups and parts of the fishing industry itself.

Ho Chi Minh City is adapting to routine flooding, with drainage upgrades, elevated infrastructure and other measures as residents learn to live with regular inundation. Reporting carried by major outlets says climate change has raised the stakes, with rising seas and heavier rainfall making the city's long-standing flood problem more severe and harder to manage.

A heritage trust has issued a warning that climate change poses a 'tangible' threat to historic sites, arguing that rising seas, erosion and extreme weather are already damaging protected landmarks. The organisation is calling for greater recognition of the risks and action to protect cultural heritage alongside natural environments.