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How the midterms could unleash a new era for clean energy in these 3 states
Democrats secured unified control of Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin in midterm elections, potentially enabling major clean energy policy advances in three states that have historically lagged on climate action.
World heading for ‘irrevocable overshoot’ of global temperature thresholds, analysis warns
Global temperatures are projected to rise 2.7C by century’s end under current policies, surpassing the 1.5C threshold agreed by nations and risking catastrophic climate impacts, according to analysis.
First guidelines on attempts to manipulate the ocean put spotlight on geoengineering industry
The International Maritime Organization adopted the first global framework for ocean carbon removal techniques this October, even as companies expand operations amid concerns about environmental impacts and regulatory gaps.
The planet ‘is being killed’, Greta Thunberg tells Cop31 climate summit
Greta Thunberg told the Cop31 climate summit that Earth is “being killed” by governments failing to address the crisis, marking her first appearance at the annual UN talks in five years.
COP31: How Ed Miliband answered Carbon Brief readers’ questions
UK Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband defended the country’s climate leadership at COP31 in Antalya, Turkey, addressing reader questions about the Jackdaw gas field approval and electrification targets.
UK ministers have no plans to publish explosive report on climate crisis
The UK government has no plans to publish a national security report detailing climate risks, despite appointing its former author to a new climate security advisory role.
Warming UK seas could ‘fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems’ – report
Warming UK seas could disrupt marine food webs and reshape ecosystems by 2050, with plankton diversity declining while fish diversity increases, creating a predator-prey imbalance.
Extreme flooding in the Southwest foreshadows a wild El Niño winter
Severe flooding inundated the Southwest over the past weekend, killing at least four people, as extreme El Niño conditions prime the region for a volatile winter season.
Glaciers around the world are endangered — but no two are alike
A glacier scientist explores how individual glaciers around the world have distinct stories shaped by their local communities and environments, from Uganda to Iceland to Mount St. Helens.
As the Colorado River shrinks, calls to drain Lake Powell grow
Lake Powell has reached record lows amid a 27-year drought, prompting discussions about draining the reservoir entirely and modifying the Glen Canyon Dam with lower water outlets to restore the ecosystem.
Climate progressives won the midterms without saying ‘climate’
Climate-focused Democrats won recent elections by emphasizing economic benefits and affordability rather than explicitly discussing climate policy or the Green New Deal, according to analysts tracking the shift in environmental messaging.
This surprise cost could derail your heat pump or EV charger installation. Here’s how to avoid it.
Many homeowners face expensive electrical service upgrades when installing heat pumps and EV chargers, but alternative calculation methods and smart devices offer potential solutions to avoid costs exceeding $10,000.