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Under Trump, California’s clean car rules are essential — and vulnerable
The Trump administration has dismantled federal vehicle emissions rules, leaving California’s state regulations as the primary U.S. policy governing car-related greenhouse gas pollution, though legal challenges threaten those standards.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Rising UK heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of climate priorities, with housing associations and policymakers now balancing carbon reduction against urgent adaptation measures like air conditioning installation.
Why a supercharged El Niño is putting Hawaii in the bullseye of more storms
Hawaii faces an unusually active hurricane season with three major tropical storms in recent months, attributed to exceptionally warm ocean temperatures driven by a strengthening El Niño climate pattern.
Why Germany is building an ark for US climate data
Germany is building climate data backup systems to preserve US scientific research from potential compromise by the Trump administration, which has restricted climate funding and removed climate references from government websites.
Michael Sheen campaign on toxic waste sites wins Senedd backing
Welsh lawmakers unanimously backed a motion calling for stronger action on contaminated land sites, following a BBC documentary by actor Michael Sheen examining toxic waste contamination at 14 locations in Wales and England.
In a warming Arctic, Inuit bear guards protect communities
As climate change reshapes the Arctic, Inuit communities face increased polar bear encounters. Training programs like BearSafe Planning equip guards to protect both people and wildlife in northern Labrador.
The surprising allies backing Boulder’s climate case before the Supreme Court
Colorado ranchers and conservative legal scholars have unexpectedly backed Boulder’s climate lawsuit against oil giants Exxon Mobil and Suncor before the Supreme Court, arguing companies should face accountability for climate damages.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retired homeowner’s experience highlights growing concerns that expensive electricity from renewable energy investments may be hindering the transition away from gas boilers and petrol cars needed to achieve net-zero targets.
Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances
England’s ambulance services experienced record demand during June’s extreme heatwave, with four major services handling unprecedented life-threatening emergencies as temperatures exceeded 37C nationwide.
CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’
Aviation could account for 80% of UK carbon emissions by 2050, with Heathrow expansion potentially worsening the problem, according to the Climate Change Committee.
Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature
Rising sea levels pose an existential threat to hundreds of millions of people and coastal ecosystems worldwide, with ocean levels rising faster than any point in three millennia due to human influence.
Trump is backing a diesel export ban. How much would that do?
Diesel prices have reached record levels this month, prompting President Trump to endorse a ban on fuel exports. The proposal has generated debate among lawmakers and industry experts over its potential effectiveness.