Nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans published this year contain climate or energy-related policies, according to Carbon Brief analysis of central government documents.

Illinois passed the nation’s first climate migration law last fall, establishing a task force to study how climate-driven displacement could affect the state. However, the effort has largely stalled, with minimal appointments and delayed reporting timelines.

Wildfires driven by El Niño conditions are devastating Indonesia’s forests, threatening thousands of orangutans and other endangered species with death, injury, and habitat destruction.

The Prince of Wales visited flood-affected areas in Wales to discuss comprehensive approaches to managing severe flooding, including tree planting and landscape modifications to slow water flow.

California legalized balcony solar installations, allowing residents to install small plug-in solar panels on balconies or patios that connect to home electrical outlets, reducing energy costs and grid strain.

The Trump administration has weakened federal vehicle emissions rules, leaving California’s special regulatory authority as the country’s most significant policy governing car pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.

Turkey hosts a UN climate summit in November while hosting some of the world’s worst methane-leaking landfills, with one site in the Istanbul area emitting 7.4 tonnes of methane per hour.

Two years after Hurricane Helene, communities in western North Carolina are institutionalizing disaster response efforts through resilience hubs, microgrids, and communication networks to prepare for future emergencies.

A 21-year-old college hockey player collapsed during an Arizona State University practice in August heat and remains in critical condition after experiencing exertional heat stroke, raising concerns about athletic heat safety protocols.

Australia’s prime minister attended a preparatory climate meeting in Fiji ahead of the UN climate summit, though only 14 national leaders accepted the invitation, with just two traveling from outside the Pacific region.

British heat waves are forcing a reckoning over whether homes should install air conditioning despite carbon costs, as researchers highlight adaptation’s critical role in saving lives alongside emissions reduction efforts.

An Inuit community in Labrador has expanded bear guard training programs to address increased human-wildlife encounters as Arctic warming reshapes polar bear habitats and behavior patterns.