England on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, official data shows
England is on track to record its highest-ever number of heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths already recorded during May and June heatwaves.
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, one of the country’s largest at over 97,000 acres, has reignited debate about wildfire prevention as researchers warn that traditional forestry management may be insufficient against increasingly severe climate-driven conditions.
What another Texas flood revealed about the state’s warning system
Texas faced another major flood last month, testing warning systems improved after a devastating disaster one year earlier that killed 139 people. The new warnings and informed residents contributed to only three deaths this time.
‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
New polling challenges Democrats’ move away from climate messaging, suggesting that emphasizing the issue could increase support for Democratic candidates rather than hurt it.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical by climate scientists for achieving net-zero emissions, but faces criticism over high costs, unproven performance at scale, and ties to the fossil-fuel industry.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed slowing emissions cuts under the EU carbon market from 2031, extending free allowances to companies through 2038 conditional on climate investments, drawing mixed reactions from industry and environmental groups.