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Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society may relocate its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular flowering shrub’s survival in the south.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of cooling strategies, with debate intensifying over whether air conditioning should be embraced despite environmental and equity concerns.
‘Grey lump with orange wings’: hummingbird hawk-moths descend on UK gardens
Hummingbird hawk-moths, migratory insects from southern Europe and north Africa, have been spotted in unusually high numbers across UK gardens this summer, surprising many residents unaware of the species.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness outbreaks.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is projected to fall for the first time in over a decade as El Niño and climate change intensify drought conditions, threatening food security for billions who depend on the crop.
Butterflies around the world are changing habitats – and experts say it’s ‘signalling a warning’
Approximately one in 10 butterfly species globally have shifted their geographic range or altitude in response to climate change and extreme weather, according to a study of nearly 1,800 species across 105 countries.
Former dairy farm to become ‘climate resilient’ nature reserve
A former dairy farm in North Somerset will be converted into a wetlands and nature reserve by the Avon Wildlife Trust following a £5m grant award.
China’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
China’s solar manufacturing industry faces severe oversupply and losses, yet the government continues expanding production capacity and pursuing technological upgrades rather than reining in output.
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU’s Emissions Trading System that would slow annual carbon reduction targets and extend free pollution allowances to major industrial polluters, drawing criticism from climate policy experts.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China released its 15th five-year renewable energy plan targeting 3,500 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, with 2,800GW from wind and solar, emphasizing grid reliability and non-power renewable applications.
Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
A new study finds climate change is redistributing childhood malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, creating new risk areas in cooler regions while reducing cases in warmer areas.
World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
A draft UN report finds countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets set for 2030, stating the global goal to halt biodiversity loss “will not be achieved” without rapid acceleration in action.