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How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, faces pressure to clarify his climate stance as the UK experiences severe heatwaves and mounting environmental challenges this year.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market that would slow emissions cuts from 2031 onward, extending free allowances to companies and allowing additional emissions from covered sectors.
Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with a record 5.8% wintertime reduction between 2024 and 2025, researchers report.
Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples
Indigenous leaders presented a 12-point plan to the UN calling for sweeping action to protect Indigenous land, rights, and lives amid escalating threats from climate change, violence, and artificial intelligence.
As climate lawsuits advance, the oil industry enters ‘panic mode’
A Washington state wrongful death lawsuit against major oil companies for climate damages has advanced past dismissal motions, signaling growing legal liability threats that the industry is actively working to counter through legislation and federal action.
Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The UK Liberal Democrats propose mandatory air conditioning in all new homes and essential public buildings to address rising temperatures and heat-related health risks.
‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
New polling suggests Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain support rather than lose it, challenging the party’s recent shift toward downplaying the issue.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include vast Russian territories where fire activity is below average, obscuring severe conditions in France and Spain.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that while most people support climate action, far fewer actually perform climate-friendly behaviors, and simply correcting misperceptions about others’ support may not drive real-world action.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intense heatwaves are forcing a reckoning over whether to invest in air conditioning or focus on passive cooling and carbon reduction, with vulnerable populations facing particular risks.
Drought declared for whole of Wales amid sustained high temperatures
Wales has been declared in drought across the entire country due to sustained high temperatures and record-low rainfall, affecting rivers, wildlife, and agriculture amid wildfire risks.
UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo
The UK has withdrawn tens of millions in funding from Congo rainforest conservation projects, falling significantly short of its pledges made at COP26 to protect the world’s second-largest rainforest.