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A new study found that natural climate feedback loops from thawing permafrost, wildfires, and warming wetlands could amplify global warming by 20-30% by century’s end, adding 0.2-0.4°C beyond current projections.
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that politicizing climate action threatens economic security, as record-breaking heat in August 2026 killed tens of thousands in Europe and caused estimated €180 billion in damages.
A Glasgow retiree’s experience with expensive heat pumps raises questions about whether prioritizing clean electricity generation over heating and transport may be slowing net-zero progress by keeping energy costs high.
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are prompting a policy debate over whether to prioritize air-conditioning installation and home adaptation or continue focusing primarily on carbon emissions reduction.
The UK is developing long-duration energy storage technologies to help manage renewable energy supply fluctuations, with 16 projects identified for potential government support under a new scheme.
A UN report warns global heating will reach at least 1.8C, exceeding the Paris agreement target of 1.5C, with severe consequences for ecosystems, food production, and coastal regions.
