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A federal judge just told Trump there’s no ‘emergency’ to justify keeping a Michigan coal plant open
A federal appeals court ruled that the Trump administration overstepped its authority in ordering an aging Michigan coal plant to remain open, finding no legitimate emergency justification under federal law.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s major ocean circulation system could weaken or change as the planet warms, potentially bringing more extreme weather swings to Britain and northwest Europe.
West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point’s only climate scientist was terminated after refusing to stop teaching about human causes of climate change, according to a lawsuit filed by the dismissed professor.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modeling groups have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections, replacing previous frameworks with simpler naming conventions and revised assumptions about population, economics, and climate policy impacts.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Methane, the second-largest contributor to global warming, requires aggressive independent cuts beyond CO2 reductions to limit warming to well-below 2C, according to new research published in Communications Earth & Environment.
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
UK officials urge citizens to stockpile food and water supplies as forecasters warn of the largest El Niño in 1,000 years, expected to bring extreme weather globally and a wet, stormy winter to Britain.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality improvements worldwide, creating harmful feedback loops that worsen both environmental and health outcomes, according to a new UN report.
Public consultation launched on plans for new Welsh renewable energy company
The Welsh government has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new renewable energy company that would develop wind and solar facilities and enable community ownership stakes.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
A global transition away from oil could trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in countries heavily dependent on oil revenues unless governments implement coordinated support measures, research finds.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham rank among British cities most vulnerable to extreme heat by century’s end, according to analysis of urban heat vulnerability across Great Britain.
More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump account for over 70% of new solar construction in the country, with Texas and Florida leading. The trend reflects pro-business policies and growing electricity demand despite Republican opposition to solar at the federal level.
Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park
Welsh experts warn endangered species including mountain blackbirds and ring ouzels face disappearing from a valley in Eryri National Park, prompting a £1m restoration scheme across 4,000 acres.