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Rising seas magnify the dangers of coastal Georgia’s industrial past
A new Georgia research center will study how rising seas and flooding may worsen contamination from coastal industrial sites, particularly affecting vulnerable communities in Glynn County.
Secret court documents reveal potential scale of illegal sewage spilling
Analysis of court documents suggests over 80% of sewage spills into English waterways over two years may have been illegal under existing regulations, according to a campaigner’s assessment.
Climate crisis-driven heat ‘sucking soils dry’ as extreme drought hits Europe
Extreme heat driven by climate change is intensifying drought across Europe, with record-breaking heatwaves making soil dryness 5-11 times more likely than in a pre-industrial world.
Eight facts about air conditioning amid an overheated global debate
Air conditioning adoption rates in northern Europe remain low due to historical climates where cooling was unnecessary, though usage is rising rapidly amid record-breaking heatwaves and thousands of heat-related deaths.
Interview: COP31 president says electrification is ‘surest way to protect citizens’
COP31 president-designate Murat Kurum launched a target for 35% of global final energy to come from electricity by 2035, grounded in scientific analysis needed to keep climate goals within reach.
The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them
Scientists address 13 major myths about heatwaves and climate change, emphasizing that current extreme heat is human-caused and increasingly dangerous, with warnings proven to save lives.
Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Analysis finds nearly 72% of UK media articles about a record June heatwave omitted mention of climate crisis, despite research linking thousands of deaths to human-caused global heating.
Sadiq Khan backs calls for maximum workplace temperature in UK
London Mayor Sadiq Khan backs calls for a maximum workplace temperature limit in the UK as extreme heat from repeated heatwaves causes widespread disruption to schools, hospitals, and transport systems.
UK withdraws millions in funding from world’s second-largest rainforest in Congo
The UK has significantly reduced funding for Congo rainforest conservation projects, cutting tens of millions in pounds from initiatives meant to protect the world’s second-largest rainforest and support local communities.
How green is Andy Burnham? Britain’s next PM faces tough climate decisions
Andy Burnham, Britain’s incoming prime minister, faces pressure to clarify his climate stance as the nation grapples with deadly heatwaves and economic disruption from extreme weather.
‘We are waiting with bated breath’: experts alarmed as BoM says gathering El Niño could be strongest on record
Australia’s Bureau of Meteorology warns that the developing El Niño could become the strongest on record, with climate models forecasting peak temperatures exceeding previous records by a substantial margin.
Why did energy-saving tips disappear from the Energy Department website?
The Department of Energy removed over 1,600 pages from its Energy Saver website this summer, eliminating consumer guidance on energy conservation and home efficiency improvements.