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Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing
A survey of 13,000 people found 87% felt more motivated to act on climate change after watching a film about environmental threats, with 93% saying the public lacks adequate information on the crisis.
Sewage spills in Wales exceeded 800,000 hours last year, report claims
Sewage was discharged into Welsh waters for more than 800,000 hours in 2025, with over 100,000 separate incidents occurring at an average rate of one every five minutes, according to a charity analysis.
The bipartisan energy bill tearing the climate movement apart
A bipartisan Senate energy bill designed to streamline infrastructure permitting is dividing the climate movement between those prioritizing clean energy deployment and those focused on blocking fossil fuel expansion.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Rising UK heatwaves are forcing a policy debate about air conditioning and home adaptation versus carbon reduction, as housing officials balance competing climate priorities amid dangerous heat conditions.
In a warming Arctic, Inuit bear guards protect communities
In Nunatsiavut, Inuit bear guards trained through a certification program established over two decades ago are increasingly needed as climate change alters polar bear behavior and habitat across the Arctic.
The surprising allies backing Boulder’s climate case before the Supreme Court
Colorado ranchers and conservative legal scholars are unexpectedly supporting Boulder’s climate lawsuit against oil giants Suncor and Exxon Mobil before the Supreme Court, challenging industry efforts to block damages claims.
New Colorado neighborhood could offer glimpse into the future of home energy use
A Colorado residential development showcases nearly 100 homes equipped with ground-source heat pumps through a partnership between geothermal startup Dandelion Energy and homebuilder Lennar, demonstrating potential cost reductions and efficiency gains in residential heating and cooling.
Australia and Turkey criticised for hosting UN climate conference while embracing coal
Turkey and Australia, hosts of the upcoming UN climate conference, face criticism for their continued involvement in coal trade and fossil fuel exports while remaining largely silent on phasing out these fuels.
UK bluefin tuna comeback shows nature can recover, says WWF
Bluefin tuna populations have rebounded dramatically off the British coast after nearly vanishing, demonstrating that conservation efforts can reverse wildlife decline, according to a new WWF report.
Trump is gutting the Endangered Species Act. These 10 species show what’s at stake.
The Trump administration has significantly weakened the Endangered Species Act through reinterpretations of key protections, potentially threatening nearly 300 species that have benefited from decades of federal conservation efforts.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A Glasgow retiree’s experience shows the tension between clean energy goals and affordability: his heat pump costs four times more to operate than his gas boiler, highlighting concerns that electricity decarbonization may be prioritized over heating decarbonization.
Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances
England’s ambulance services handled record emergency call volumes during a June heatwave, with several trusts reporting unprecedented demand for life-threatening incidents exceeding pandemic and winter peaks.