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El Niño may peak at the worst time for the Amazon – and it should worry us all
Scientists warn that the peak of an exceptionally strong El Niño may coincide with the Amazon’s driest season between October and December, creating severe drought risks for the world’s largest tropical rainforest.
Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat
UK faces severe agricultural disruption from prolonged heat and drought, with wheat harvests projected at lowest levels since 1984, while wine and some soft fruits benefit from warm conditions.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by decreasing deforestation and increasing forest regrowth, even as fossil-fuel emissions continue climbing.
California’s new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1B a year
California approved the nation’s first tire efficiency standards, projected to save drivers approximately $1 billion annually while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 2 million tons per year.
In a drier world, some infectious diseases are unexpectedly thriving
Research reveals that drought can paradoxically cause some infectious diseases like cholera and West Nile virus to boom, despite common assumptions that water-borne pathogens require abundant water to spread.
Residents in Conwy remove Greenpeace Andy Burnham mountain mural
Residents removed a large Greenpeace mural depicting Prime Minister Andy Burnham from a wildfire-scorched mountainside in Wales, calling it disrespectful and an intrusion into their grief following recent evacuations.
‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis
Labour MPs express concern the government has softened its climate stance despite record wildfires and heat deaths this summer, though polling shows mixed public views on net zero policies.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reconsideration of air conditioning policy, as health experts and housing officials grapple with balancing climate mitigation against adapting homes to dangerous heat conditions.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics falsely claimed Europe had its quietest wildfire year in 2026 using misleading data that inflates Russian fire statistics, while the EU actually ranks second-worst for this time of year.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that correcting public misconceptions about climate action support may not automatically increase climate-friendly behaviors, despite widespread agreement that such corrections are cost-effective.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions targets, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize industries like cement production, yet deployment has remained slow and faces significant criticism.
The climate movement gave this Texas tribe millions and a global platform. No one checked its story.
A Texas tribe leader gained international prominence fighting fossil fuel projects, but an investigation reveals significant inconsistencies in documents supporting his claimed ancestry and tribal affiliation.