Verdict delayed on controversial Blackpool sea defences
Blackpool Council has delayed a decision on controversial coastal defence groynes after the RNLI raised safety concerns about risks to tourists and rescue operations.
Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
The Osage Nation is accelerating cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells after federal oversight requirements were reduced, allowing the Nation to process permits in weeks rather than months.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The Department of Government Efficiency eliminated approximately $468 million in funding for tribal communities, with roughly half directed toward environmental and climate projects, disrupting renewable energy initiatives across Indian Country.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation using robotic floats and satellite data, concerned it may weaken or shift as the planet warms, potentially bringing more extreme weather to Britain.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s extreme heat is prompting a debate about air conditioning and home adaptation, as traditional brick buildings trap warmth and exacerbate health risks for vulnerable residents during intensifying heatwaves.
The problem with telling people the world is ending
Research shows that messages emphasizing dread and catastrophe, while attention-grabbing, often fail to motivate real action and may instead paralyze people into inaction on major threats like climate change.