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Storm Boelo: Meet the people on standby in NI as severe weather approaches
Storm Boelo is expected to bring strong winds and disruption to Northern Ireland this weekend, with rescue volunteers, roofers, and tree surgeons preparing to respond to emergencies and damage.
For Black voters, climate action means little without relief from rising costs
A new poll shows Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change, yet still want elected officials to address environmental issues. The gap reflects concerns about whether climate policies will actually improve their immediate quality of life.
COP17: Tracking progress towards the UN’s 2030 nature targets
Countries will convene in Armenia this month to assess progress on nature targets set for 2030 under the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework, with reports indicating most nations are falling short.
Is coal really making a comeback?
Global coal consumption is projected to reach record levels in 2026 following an energy crisis, though energy experts debate whether this represents a genuine revival or temporary fluctuation driven by oil and gas shortages.
Congress has a plan to stop Trump’s attack on offshore wind. It may not be enough.
Congress negotiated a bipartisan permitting reform bill designed to protect renewable energy projects from presidential interference, but experts question whether its provisions would effectively prevent future attacks on offshore wind and solar development.
Cloudy with a chance of moths: bogong swarms are bamboozling weather radars across NSW
Bogong moth swarms migrating across eastern New South Wales are appearing on weather radars, creating false rain signals that meteorologists must now account for in forecasting.
Trump vowed to stop an ‘energy emergency.’ Then he created a real one.
President Trump declared an energy emergency upon taking office, but nearly two years later, the U.S. faces high fuel prices driven by geopolitical conflict rather than supply shortages, and his emergency powers have proven ineffective at lowering costs.
In Michigan, 3 tribes are on a mission to bring back a fish that disappeared 100 years ago
Three northern Michigan tribes are working to reintroduce Arctic grayling to local waters nearly 100 years after the species disappeared due to industrial activity and overfishing.
The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.
A new climate report shows Earth’s vital systems are deteriorating, with greenhouse gas emissions and sea levels rising while glaciers shrink. Researchers highlight dietary changes, particularly reducing meat consumption, as an accessible way individuals can help mitigate climate change.
Trains cancelled and road warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo
Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo with train cancellations, ferry service disruptions, and amber weather warnings covering much of the country as winds up to 80mph are forecast.
‘False autumn’: stressed trees drop leaves early after scorching English summer
A birch tree at a Surrey garden has shed its leaves early after England’s hottest summer on record, illustrating how drought-stressed plants are entering a premature “false autumn” cycle.
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The incoming president of the next UN climate summit says wealthy nations should prioritize climate spending over military budgets, though he hedges on directly phasing out fossil fuels at upcoming talks in Turkey.