The Liberal Democrats are calling for cross-party talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address extreme weather and climate threats, including anticipated impacts from an upcoming super El Niño.

Northern Ireland’s electricity generation from renewable sources reached 53% in the year to June, surpassing a previous record set in 2022.

As farmland ownership shifts across the U.S., farmers face mounting pressures from rising land values, climate change, and declining interest from younger generations, prompting many to explore conservation strategies.

Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic’s ocean currents may be weakening due to climate change, potentially bringing more extreme weather swings to Britain and north-west Europe.

China published a five-year coal development plan covering 2026-2030 that emphasizes coal’s role in energy security without setting a specific year for consumption to peak, reflecting broader prioritization of stable energy supply amid geopolitical concerns.

A Conservative-backed report proposes abandoning UK net-zero targets to reduce electricity costs, but analysis shows the alternative scenario would increase emissions by 524 million tonnes and reduce electrification of heat and transport.

Europe recorded at least 35,000 excess deaths during consecutive record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with Germany, France, and Spain accounting for over 25,000 deaths combined.

Turkmenistan has begun repairing major methane leaks from aging oil and gas facilities, stopping eight leaks so far, marking a significant breakthrough in addressing the country’s role as a leading source of atmospheric methane emissions.

Manhattan’s flood walls near completion, but Mayor Mamdani faces difficult decisions about protecting the city’s remaining vulnerable coastline with limited budgets.

Offshore wind projects on the U.S. East Coast are collapsing under federal opposition and high costs, threatening states’ climate goals at a time when the region desperately needs clean energy.

Oil and gas companies spent over $17 million on California lobbying in the first half of 2026, targeting climate and worker-safety legislation while posting record profits.

Flash floods triggered by a glacier collapse killed roughly 160 people in Nepal and Tibet on Wednesday, with preliminary analysis suggesting rising temperatures contributed to the disaster.