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England’s ancient oak trees dying in extreme hot and dry weather
England’s ancient oak trees are dying during extreme summer heat and drought, with experts warning that climate change is progressing too rapidly for ecosystems to adapt.
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
The UK relies on importing 80% of its fruit and 47% of its vegetables from countries facing greater climate risks, leaving it vulnerable to food price shocks, according to a new report.
Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops
Britain’s railway system is preparing for increasingly extreme weather as a developing El Niño event could bring record heat next year, following stress from this summer’s heatwaves that caused derailments and service reductions.
Torfaen becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires
A Welsh county ranked among the world’s highest in carbon emissions per square kilometre during July following major wildfires, according to EU earth observation data cited by a charity.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retiree’s experience with expensive heat pump electricity costs raises questions about whether the UK government’s focus on clean electricity generation is the right priority for achieving net zero emissions.
5 takeaways from our investigation into the ‘ghost’ tribe that got millions in climate funding
An investigation found that a tribal leader who secured millions in climate funding lacks verifiable historical documentation supporting his hereditary claims, revealing gaps in how environmental organizations vet Indigenous representatives.
Mining executives bought stock in their own firm days before Trump shrank Bears Ears
Congressional Democrats are investigating mining company Energy Fuels after executives bought thousands of shares days before President Trump reduced the Bears Ears National Monument by 90 percent.
How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash
A Georgia-based solar panel manufacturer navigates shifting U.S. policy approaches aimed at bolstering domestic production while competing against cheaper Chinese imports.
Why plugging in all those EVs could actually save the power grid
California could harness parked electric vehicles equipped with vehicle-to-grid technology to provide one-third of the state’s targeted long-duration energy storage by 2036 with minimal participation from EV owners.
Barnsley Council set to rescind 2019 climate emergency declaration
Reform UK-led Barnsley Council announced plans to withdraw its 2019 climate emergency declaration, redirecting resources toward frontline services and practical resident benefits.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling priorities in greenhouse gas reductions, carbon markets, and global climate governance.
El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all
Scientists warn that the peak of an exceptionally strong El Niño may coincide with the Amazon’s driest season between October and December, creating severe drought risks for the world’s largest tropical rainforest.