Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished over the past 16 years due to coastal erosion and landslides, with demolition costs reaching £1.1 million.
A federal program to restore forests after disaster has gotten too many funding requests
A federal forest restoration program has exhausted available funding due to excessive damage requests from hurricanes, ice storms, and other disasters across the country, leaving landowners waiting for reimbursement.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Global coal consumption is projected to reach record levels in 2026, driven by an energy crisis following geopolitical tensions. However, experts debate whether this represents a genuine industry revival or a temporary spike amid accelerating renewable energy adoption.
COP17: Which countries have released new pledges to tackle nature loss?
Fifty-eight percent of countries have submitted new nature-loss pledges two years after the original deadline, with 113 nations now having released updated biodiversity strategies ahead of COP17.
Congress has a plan to stop Trump’s attack on offshore wind. It may not be enough.
Congress is advancing a bipartisan permitting reform bill designed to deter presidents from blocking clean energy projects, but critics question whether financial remedies can effectively stop Trump’s ongoing attacks on offshore wind.
Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature
Rising sea levels threaten 770 million people globally and are reshaping economies, cultures and ecosystems at unprecedented rates. World leaders are adopting a UN declaration recognizing sea level rise as an existential threat.