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.

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.

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.

The UK has withdrawn tens of millions in funding from Congo rainforest conservation projects, falling significantly short of its pledges made at COP26 to protect the world’s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.

Environmental campaigners warn that the UK government’s plan to expand poultry production poses risks to national security due to resource intensity and dependence on imported animal feed.

Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains may be temporary due to the collapse of a voluntary soy trade agreement and weakening private sector commitments.

The Tour de France faced unprecedented climate challenges including wildfires and record heat, prompting discussions about relocating the race to cooler months and scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorships.

Offshore wind farms near New England reduced reliance on oil-burning power plants during a recent heat wave, delivering hundreds of megawatts to the grid as residents used air conditioning heavily.

A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, prompting questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness transmission.

China released its 15th five-year renewable energy plan targeting 3,500 gigawatts of renewable capacity by 2030, with 2,800GW from wind and solar, marking a major shift toward reliable, grid-friendly renewable energy sources.

China’s solar manufacturing industry faces severe oversupply and mounting losses, yet the government continues backing expansion into advanced technologies rather than reducing capacity.

Extreme heat is challenging summer school operations nationwide, with districts forced to cancel classes, move programs indoors, or restructure activities as aging school infrastructure lacks adequate cooling systems.