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Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation system could weaken or collapse due to climate change, potentially bringing more extreme weather swings to Britain and Europe despite overall global warming.
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce a shift in approach to North Sea oil and gas, sticking to Labour’s manifesto pledge against new licences while honouring existing ones and taking what officials describe as a more pragmatic stance.
Scottish Power Renewables plans to rebuild the Whitelee Windfarm near Glasgow, replacing 215 turbines with 124 larger ones in a £1.5 billion project expected to double electricity output by 2035.
President Trump drastically reduced two Utah national monuments despite polls showing most residents support protecting them, creating a disconnect between public opinion and political leadership claims.
Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave in late June, with France, UK, Spain and Switzerland setting temperature records. Climate scientists attributed the extreme heat to human-caused climate change, stating such temperatures would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago.
Six candidates have been nominated to replace António Guterres as UN secretary general at the end of 2026, with their climate positions ranging from fossil-fuel advocacy to renewable-energy commitments.
