The Galápagos Islands face extreme conditions as El Niño patterns intensify, causing dramatic temperature swings that threaten marine species adapted to natural climate cycles over centuries.

Indigenous leaders presented a 12-point plan to the United Nations calling for sweeping action to protect Indigenous land, rights, and lives amid mounting climate, violence, and artificial intelligence threats.

A Washington state wrongful death lawsuit against major oil companies is advancing toward trial, signaling growing legal liability for the fossil fuel industry over climate damages and deception.

Wildfires spread across France and Spain, with over 330,000 evacuated as blazes threaten Bordeaux and other major cities amid extreme heat and unpredictable fire behavior.

Democratic Party leaders have reduced climate change messaging to focus on cost of living, but new polling suggests emphasizing climate issues could actually help candidates gain voter support.

COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum has launched a target for 35% of global final energy to come from electricity by 2035, citing recent geopolitical crises and climate science requirements.

Analysis found nearly 72% of UK media articles about June’s record heatwave omitted any mention of climate change, with less than 5% referencing net zero policies.

The UK has scaled back tens of millions in funding for Congo rainforest conservation projects, falling short of its £200m pledge made at COP26 to protect the world’s second-largest rainforest.

Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, faces pressure to clarify his climate stance as the nation grapples with heatwaves, economic damage, and crucial energy policy decisions.

The Department of Energy removed over 1,600 pages from its Energy Saver website this summer, eliminating energy conservation guidance and resources for homeowners seeking to lower utility bills.

The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s emissions trading system, potentially weakening the continent’s primary climate policy tool amid pressure from member states concerned about energy costs and industrial competitiveness.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul issued an executive order pausing large-scale data center construction for up to a year, marking the nation’s first statewide moratorium on such facilities.