February 18, 2026

More Than a Dozen Groups Sue EPA Over Climate Rollback in High-Stakes Legal Battle

Over a dozen health and environmental groups have sued the EPA after it scrapped the key 'endangerment finding' that limits climate pollution. The move sparked heated debate as critics accuse the EPA and Trump administration of ignoring public health.

February 18, 2026

UK Energy Bills to Drop £117 from April as Green Subsidies Shift to Taxation

Great Britain’s household energy bills will fall by £117 annually from April after the government moves green subsidies off bills to general taxes. Cornwall Insight forecasts the price cap will drop despite network upgrade costs. Prices remain higher than pre-Ukraine invasion levels but offer long-term savings with cleaner energy.

February 18, 2026

Water Disruption Hits Hong Kong’s Sau Mau Ping Estate During Lunar New Year

Thousands of Hong Kong households in Sau Mau Ping lost water during Lunar New Year due to a burst pipe. Repairs began quickly, but more work is planned overnight to fix leaks.

February 18, 2026

Nine Skiers Missing After Avalanche Strikes Castle Peak, California

Nine backcountry skiers are missing after a huge avalanche in California's Castle Peak area. Six others were rescued with injuries. Harsh weather slows rescue efforts.

February 18, 2026

Child Deaths in Indonesia Spark Calls to Tackle Mental Health and Poverty

Two recent child deaths in Indonesia have urged experts to focus on mental health and poverty. One child’s plea for school supplies highlights gaps in welfare support for needy families.