After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system could weaken or change, potentially bringing extreme weather swings to Britain and beyond.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections. The scenarios differ notably from previous versions used in earlier assessment reports, with revised population and economic assumptions.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
New research shows that achieving climate targets below 2°C requires substantial methane cuts alongside net-zero CO2 goals, as methane alone could push warming above safe limits.
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Britain’s environment secretary urges citizens to stockpile food and water as forecasters warn of the largest El Niño in 1,000 years, expected to bring extreme weather globally and a wet, stormy winter to the UK.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland acreage declines across Michigan and beyond, farmers face mounting pressure from rising land values, climate impacts, and succession challenges, prompting many to explore conservation easements and other preservation strategies.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Rising wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality improvements globally, while also creating feedback loops that worsen climate breakdown, according to a new UN report.