Pacific gray whale populations have plummeted from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, with climate-driven food scarcity and other threats blamed for what scientists describe as a catastrophic mortality event.

Climate scientists address 13 common myths about heatwaves, confirming human activities cause global warming and that current extreme heat differs significantly from historical patterns.

With no federal heat safety standard in place, New York City workers and labor groups are creating local protections through union contracts, community outreach, and new municipal initiatives during extreme heat events.

The Pentagon has frozen approvals for at least 155 onshore wind projects across 24 states, citing emerging drone threats, disrupting the renewable energy industry and potentially costing developers billions in tax credits and financing.

Climate-affected communities across Asia are increasingly turning to courts to seek accountability from fossil fuel companies and governments, with cases like the Shell lawsuit by Super Typhoon Rai survivors marking a shift in climate justice efforts.

Analysis found 72% of UK media articles about June’s record heatwave omitted any mention of climate change, with less than 5% linking the extreme heat to net-zero policies.

Western North Carolina communities are installing solar microgrids and portable battery systems to improve resilience following recent hurricane damage and flooding.

Heat pump sales in the US have doubled over the past 15 years, with shipments now outpacing fossil fuel furnaces and becoming standard in new housing construction.

UK incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham has expressed support for climate action and net-zero targets in past statements, though he recently indicated an open mind on reversing Labour’s North Sea drilling pledge.

Nebraska has enacted legislation requiring data centers to publicly disclose their annual water usage and power consumption, addressing growing concerns about resource availability in drought-affected agricultural regions.

Uganda faces severe drought and hunger from prolonged heatwave and low rainfall, while wildfires spread across Europe. The Trump administration has weakened endangered species protections and the UK has significantly cut rainforest conservation funding.

Europe and North America experienced significant wildfires this week, while the UK recorded over 25 days with temperatures exceeding 30°C, prompting concerns about climate impacts on emergency services.