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AI data centres could undermine UK’s net zero goals
BBC research reveals four planned hyperscale data centres in the UK are considering gas-fired power generation, potentially producing carbon emissions exceeding those of entire cities combined and conflicting with net zero goals.
Louisiana’s accidental blueprint for restoring its coast
Louisiana is pursuing smaller Mississippi River diversions to rebuild coastal wetlands after canceling a massive $3 billion project, following the accidental success of an earlier diversion that unexpectedly restored land.
Experts: How are climate scientists using artificial intelligence?
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being used by climate scientists for weather forecasting, satellite image analysis, and climate modeling, though experts warn of risks including energy consumption and reliability challenges.
UK looking to give carmakers incentives to turn EVs into ‘power plants on wheels’
UK officials are considering incentives for electric vehicle manufacturers who install vehicle-to-grid technology, allowing cars to store and sell power back to electricity networks during peak demand periods.
Hurricane Helene haunts the midterms in North Carolina
Recovery from Hurricane Helene remains incomplete two years after the storm, with a $41 billion unmet funding gap shaping competitive midterm races in North Carolina.
The American Dream wasn’t built for climate change
Climate change poses growing risks to American homeownership, with extreme weather damaging properties, raising insurance costs, and eroding home values that have long anchored financial security and wealth-building.
Tap water no longer drinkable in Norwegian village as climate-related thawing releases heavy metals
A Norwegian Arctic village has issued a tap water ban after permafrost thaw released heavy metal contaminants, with scientists warning other Arctic communities could face similar issues.
Why have countries been pushing for a vital global climate report to be delayed?
The IPCC suspended its meeting in Addis Ababa without agreeing on a launch date for its next major climate report, with some countries seeking to delay it from 2028 to 2029 or later.
Revealed: Expensive gas behind ‘nearly 90%’ of rise in UK electricity bills
Wholesale gas costs are responsible for nearly 90% of UK electricity bill increases since 2020, according to analysis, contradicting narratives blaming net-zero policies.
Almost every shallow-water coral reef on the planet faces ecosystem collapse by 2075, UN advisors say
Nearly all shallow-water coral reefs globally, including the Great Barrier Reef, face ecosystem collapse by 2075 due to global heating, according to UN nature advisers, though rapid climate action could still save them.
The Michigan climate candidate courting opponents of Big Solar
A Michigan Democrat running for Congress is building an unusual coalition by courting both climate advocates and opponents of large-scale renewable energy development projects in a competitive swing district.
Experts: What China wants from the COP31 climate talks
China prioritizes multilateralism and trade equity at the upcoming COP31 climate summit in Turkey, focusing on climate finance for developing nations and removal of barriers to clean-energy technology adoption.