India’s monsoon rains in danger as UN chief warns planet is ‘on fire’
India’s monsoon faces risk as a strengthening El Niño system pushes global temperatures higher, with UN officials warning of unprecedented climate impacts through October.
Relentless UK heatwaves turn ‘green and pleasant land’ brown
Half of England and Wales are in drought as July becomes the driest month on record, with extreme heat driving record wildfires and widespread water shortages affecting millions of people.
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
A $1.7 billion solar farm is under construction on coal mining land in Texas, creating a 1.2-gigawatt renewable energy hub while adjacent coal operations continue.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions by major climate organizations, though the technology remains controversial due to high costs, slow deployment, and questions about its effectiveness.
Rhine falls to record low levels as drought strains Europe’s rivers
Europe’s major rivers, including the Rhine, Danube, and Po, have reached record or near-record low levels amid prolonged drought and heatwaves, disrupting shipping, power generation, and agriculture across the continent.
What another Texas flood revealed about the state’s warning system
Texas experienced another major flood in the Hill Country last month, testing improvements to the state’s warning systems implemented after a devastating flood a year prior that killed 139 people. The newer storm resulted in only three deaths, attributed to better forecasting, public vigilance, and newly installed warning infrastructure.