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Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?
The IPCC suspended its meeting in Addis Ababa without agreeing on a launch date for its next major climate report, with some countries seeking to delay it from 2028 to 2029 or later.
Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Wholesale gas costs are responsible for nearly 90% of UK electricity bill increases since 2020, according to analysis, contradicting narratives blaming net-zero policies.
Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face ecosystem collapse by 2075 due to global heating, according to UN nature advisers, though rapid climate action could still save them.
The Michigan climate candidate courting opponents of Big Solar
A Michigan Democrat running for Congress is building an unusual coalition by courting both climate advocates and opponents of large-scale renewable energy development projects in a competitive swing district.
Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks
China prioritizes multilateralism and trade equity at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Turkey, focusing on climate finance for developing nations and removal of barriers to clean-energy technology adoption.
Verdict delayed on controversial Blackpool sea defences
Blackpool Council has delayed a decision on controversial coastal defence groynes after the RNLI raised safety concerns about risks to tourists and rescue operations.
Osage Nation speeds up orphan well cleanup as federal oversight recedes
The Osage Nation is accelerating cleanup of orphaned oil and gas wells after federal oversight requirements were reduced, allowing the Nation to process permits in weeks rather than months.
DOGE cuts cost tribes $470M, gutting funding for climate projects
The Department of Government Efficiency eliminated approximately $468 million in funding for tribal communities, with roughly half directed toward environmental and climate projects, disrupting renewable energy initiatives across Indian Country.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation using robotic floats and satellite data, concerned it may weaken or shift as the planet warms, potentially bringing more extreme weather to Britain.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s extreme heat is prompting a debate about air conditioning and home adaptation, as traditional brick buildings trap warmth and exacerbate health risks for vulnerable residents during intensifying heatwaves.
The problem with telling people the world is ending
Research shows that messages emphasizing dread and catastrophe, while attention-grabbing, often fail to motivate real action and may instead paralyze people into inaction on major threats like climate change.
US workers facing deadly heat embrace tactic that targets major brands’ reputations
US workers in agriculture and other hot industries increasingly use reputation-targeting campaigns against major brands to secure heat protections, as federal and state efforts stall amid record temperatures.