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Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society is considering relocating its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens as hotter summers threaten the popular shrubs’ survival in the south.
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 weather patterns and climate change intensify drought conditions, threatening food security for billions of people worldwide.
Fish in Norwich river killed by heat and drain water, say experts
Hundreds of fish died in Norwich’s River Wensum following a recent heatwave and drainage contamination after heavy rainfall, authorities said.
This Texas coal mine will soon be home to a 1.2GW solar farm
A $1.7 billion solar farm is under construction on coal mining land in Texas, marking one of North America’s largest brownfield renewable energy projects while adjacent coal operations continue.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation is weakening due to global warming, with potential implications for extreme weather in Britain and Europe.
‘My shirt was wringing’: National Express bus drivers speak out on 40C conditions
Bus drivers in the West Midlands have reported dangerous conditions during heatwaves, with temperatures reaching 40C in vehicle cabs and inadequate air conditioning systems.
Scorching US heatwave to hit 70 million people with third ‘heat dome’ in month
About 70 million Americans face dangerous heat advisories as the third major heat dome in a month brings temperatures of 95-105°F across southern and central states this weekend.
PM urged to uphold climate pledges made as mayor and ban new North Sea oil drilling
Climate scientists who helped develop Greater Manchester’s carbon neutral plan are urging the prime minister to reject new North Sea oil drilling, citing contradiction with his former climate commitments.
‘We have lost everything’: extreme rainfall across Asia brings flash floods and typhoons
Extreme rainfall and flash floods across Asia have killed dozens and displaced thousands, with experts linking the unprecedented weather patterns to climate change and warming temperatures.
Next stop for California’s high-speed rail: Finding private investors
California’s high-speed rail project is seeking private investors after nearly two decades of public funding. The state recently signed a $25 million agreement to explore private financing strategies for expanding the system.
China’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
China’s solar manufacturing industry faces massive oversupply with production capacity roughly double global demand, yet officials are doubling down on investment rather than constraining output.
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission proposed changes to the EU’s emissions trading system that would slow carbon reduction targets, prompting concerns that weaker climate policies could spread globally.