4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce has sickened nearly 2,000 people across nine states, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness risks.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include Russia’s vast Siberia region where fire activity is below average, masking record-breaking blazes across the EU.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research published in Nature Climate Change finds that simply correcting public misperceptions about climate support does not automatically lead to increased climate action, despite widespread assumption that it would.
Volunteers in Syston clear brook to reduce flood risk
Volunteers in Syston cleared accumulated silt from a brook to mitigate flood risk following devastating winter flooding events in the area.
Is it getting too hot for summer school?
Extreme heat is disrupting summer school programs across the United States, forcing districts to cancel classes, move activities indoors, and implement emergency cooling measures as aging school infrastructure struggles to handle intense temperatures.
Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society is considering relocating its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular shrubs’ survival in the south.