Researchers warn that doomerism about existential threats like climate change and AI may paralyze people into inaction rather than motivate protective measures, despite good intentions behind alarmist messaging.

Firefighters and the public faced heightened risk during this year’s wildfires due to chronic underfunding, according to a union that cited injured workers and insufficient equipment across Wales.

Cop17 in Yerevan brings together nearly 200 countries to negotiate a historic deal aimed at halting nature destruction, as 2030 targets fall significantly behind schedule amid budget constraints and global crises.

Black voters prioritize cost of living over climate change in elections, but polling shows they still want leaders to address environmental issues and remain skeptical that climate policies will actually improve their lives.

UK household energy bills reached their highest level since 2022 in October 2026, with a 47% rise since 2020 driven primarily by expensive gas and forecast to spike further in January 2027.

Extreme weather events are fueling the rapid spread of conspiracy theories and misinformation across social media platforms, creating dangerous gaps in reliable disaster information for affected communities.

A yellow weather warning covering most of Scotland has been lifted after the third storm in days brought widespread disruption. Energy providers report most customers have been reconnected following Storm Boelo’s passage.

Scotland’s household recycling rate declined to 42.8% in 2025, marking the lowest level in five years and falling significantly short of the government’s 70% target set in 2010.

Greenland’s ice sheet has experienced its 30th consecutive year of net ice loss, shedding approximately 135 billion tonnes over the 12-month period ending August 2026.

The Trump administration is rolling back Biden-era methane regulations on oil and gas operations, citing economic benefits while environmental groups warn of increased climate and air pollution impacts.

The UK met its £11.6bn climate-aid target for 2021-2026, but nearly £2.1bn came from relabeled existing funding rather than new spending, according to Carbon Brief analysis.

Brazil’s Indigenous communities welcomed President Lula’s reelection as relief from a challenger’s promises to restrict land rights, though a right-wing congressional majority threatens their gains.