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After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are monitoring ocean currents called the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) to determine if it is weakening due to climate change, which could significantly alter weather patterns across Britain and Europe.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Extreme heat in the UK is forcing a reassessment of climate policy priorities, with housing associations and policymakers debating whether to invest more in air conditioning and heat adaptation alongside carbon reduction efforts.
Trump cut funding for farmers — then unlocked billions for them before Election Day
The Trump administration has unlocked billions in emergency funding for farmers and ranchers ahead of midterm elections, after earlier cutting agricultural programs and drawing criticism from the farming community.
Great Britain’s worst-ever bluetongue season ‘a major animal welfare crisis’
Great Britain experienced its worst bluetongue season on record, with 3,472 cases since July affecting sheep, cattle and goats, creating severe emotional and financial strain for farmers across the country.
Kashmir’s potato pits are vanishing – and generations of knowledge could be buried for ever
Traditional potato storage pits in Kashmir are disappearing as younger generations migrate and modern markets become accessible, threatening local potato varieties and generations of agricultural knowledge.
How penguin poo is making Antarctic snow melt faster
Penguin droppings are accelerating Antarctic snow melt by fertilizing algae that darkens snow and increases solar absorption, according to a new study.
Warming UK seas could ‘fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems’ – report
Warming UK seas could fundamentally reshape marine ecosystems by destabilizing food webs and threatening ocean health by 2050, according to a four-year scientific study.
Extreme flooding in the Southwest foreshadows a wild El Niño winter
Extreme flooding in the Southwest has killed at least four people as a strong El Niño pattern brings record rainfall, with forecasters warning of continued wet weather through early 2027.
World must cut emissions by 18% in four years ‘to find our way back’, UN says
The UN says the world must cut carbon emissions by 18% in four years and 45% by 2035 to limit temperature rises to 1.7C, as current policies fall far short of climate targets.
This Norwegian village is one of the fastest-warming places on Earth. How can its people save it?
Svalbard, a Norwegian archipelago warming seven times faster than the global average, faces rapid glacier melting, permafrost thaw, water contamination, and avalanche risks that threaten its village of Longyearbyen.
‘False autumn’: stressed trees drop leaves early after scorching English summer
English trees stressed by record summer heat are shedding leaves early in a phenomenon known as “false autumn,” disrupting the typical timing of seasonal color changes across drought-affected regions.
Guest post: Greenland ice sheet shrinks for 30th year in a row
Greenland’s ice sheet has now experienced 30 consecutive years of net ice loss, shedding approximately 135 billion tonnes over the 12-month period ending August 2026.