Factcheck: No, Europe’s heatwaves are not being ‘caused’ by declining air pollution
European heatwaves are driven primarily by greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, despite recent media misinterpretations of new climate research.
Access to finance ‘strengthens climate resilience’ among sub-Saharan women
A new study finds that women’s access to formal finance strengthens household resilience to climate shocks in sub-Saharan Africa, though broader efforts addressing gender inequality remain essential.
‘Unprecedented’ changes in UK climate are normalising extremes, report says
The UK experienced its hottest year on record in 2025, with scientists warning that unprecedented climate changes are making weather extremes increasingly common across the country.
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
West Midlands bus drivers report temperatures reaching 40C in vehicle cabs during recent heatwaves, citing inadequate air conditioning and unsafe working conditions.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s Emissions Trading System that would slow emissions cuts from 2031 onward and extend free allowances to companies, drawing criticism from climate advocates.
Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with the largest year-to-year wintertime reduction on record occurring between 2024 and 2025.