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West Point’s only climate scientist fired after continuing to teach human causes of climate change
West Point terminated its only climate scientist after he refused to stop teaching about human causes of climate change, according to a lawsuit filed by the fired professor.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
A new set of emissions scenarios for climate modeling has been published for CMIP7, replacing previous scenarios and featuring simplified naming conventions and revised high-end projections downward.
When plastic companies write the lesson plans
A new report documents how the plastics industry has inserted lesson plans, worksheets, and educational programs into K-12 classrooms nationwide, often downplaying environmental and health harms while promoting industry talking points.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
Research shows that achieving climate goals requires substantial methane emissions reductions alongside CO2 cuts, with methane reductions of 63-69% needed by 2050 to limit warming to 1.7C under net-zero scenarios.
Trump signs order to remove endangered species status for grey wolves
President Trump signed an executive order to remove endangered species protections for grey wolves and Mexican wolves, potentially allowing ranchers to kill the canines to protect livestock.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham face the greatest risks from extreme urban heat by century’s end, according to research combining temperature data with built-environment analysis.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Global transition away from oil will trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in vulnerable oil-dependent nations unless governments provide urgent support, research warns.
When ocean temperatures increase, so does child malnutrition on land
A new study finds that marine heat waves increase child mortality by 5.4 percent and child malnutrition rates by up to 8.8 percent in low- and middle-income countries, though researchers are still determining the exact mechanisms.
Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats are calling for cross-party climate talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address escalating extreme weather threats, including an anticipated ‘super El Niño’ phenomenon.
Renewable energy in NI reaches record level
Renewable energy sources accounted for 53% of Northern Ireland’s electricity in the year to June, surpassing the previous 2022 record, with wind providing the majority of renewable generation.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland acreage declines nationwide and climate pressures mount, farmers in Michigan are deciding whether to preserve their land through conservation easements and other protective measures.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Intensifying wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality gains globally, according to a UN report, while creating feedback loops that worsen both problems.