China's CO2 emissions fell 3.1% in the third quarter of 2026, the largest quarterly drop since 2022, as coal and oil use declined and clean power grew. An unusually early weakening of the polar vortex is adding uncertainty to winter forecasts and could increase the chance of snow in eastern UK. Two Democrats will join the Arizona Corporation Commission in January as it considers utility rate plans.
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Illustration The polar vortex has weakened and shifted in recent days, an event scientists say is unprecedented this early in November. A sudden stratospheric warming can alter the jet stream and increase the chance of blocked weather, colder Arctic air and snow, especially in eastern UK. Met Office lead climate scientist Jeff Knight said it appears to be the earliest on record in 75 years of observations.
Illustration Two Democrats, Clara Pratte and Jonathon Hill, will join the Arizona Corporation Commission in January, making it bipartisan. The body is considering rate increases for Arizona Public Service Company and Tucson Electric Power Company, annual rate mechanisms with less stakeholder input, and long term resource plans. Sierra Club says the commission strongly shapes Arizona's energy mix, public health and utility bills.
Illustration China's carbon dioxide emissions fell 3.1% in the third quarter of 2026, the largest quarterly reduction since the 2022 Covid lockdowns. Coal use fell 3% year on year and oil use fell 4%, with transport oil down 9% as electric vehicles reached record market shares. Solar, wind and nuclear generation rose 110 terawatt hours, more than twice the growth in total electricity demand.
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