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Public consultation launched on plans for new Welsh renewable energy company
The Welsh government has launched a public consultation on proposals for a new renewable energy company that would develop wind and solar facilities and enable community ownership stakes.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
A global transition away from oil could trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in countries heavily dependent on oil revenues unless governments implement coordinated support measures, research finds.
Cities in Great Britain most vulnerable to extreme heat revealed
Portsmouth, Leicester, Exeter, Bristol and Nottingham rank among British cities most vulnerable to extreme heat by century’s end, according to analysis of urban heat vulnerability across Great Britain.
More than 70% of new solar is being built in states that voted for Trump
States that voted for Trump account for over 70% of new solar construction in the country, with Texas and Florida leading. The trend reflects pro-business policies and growing electricity demand despite Republican opposition to solar at the federal level.
Species ‘at risk of vanishing’ from area of Eryri National Park
Welsh experts warn endangered species including mountain blackbirds and ring ouzels face disappearing from a valley in Eryri National Park, prompting a £1m restoration scheme across 4,000 acres.
When ocean temperatures increase, so does child malnutrition on land
A new study finds that marine heat waves correlate with increased child mortality and malnutrition in low- and middle-income countries, though the exact mechanisms remain unclear.
Cross-party talks needed to tackle climate crisis, say Lib Dems
The Liberal Democrats are calling for cross-party talks with Prime Minister Andy Burnham to address the UK’s response to intensifying extreme weather and an anticipated severe El Niño event.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As family farms decline across Michigan and climate pressures mount, farmers face critical decisions about preserving farmland through conservation easements and other strategies to prevent development and land fragmentation.
Guest post: How extreme heat is ‘creeping’ from summer into autumn and spring
Extreme heat events are spreading beyond traditional summer months into spring and autumn in more than half the world, with timing varying by region, according to new research.
Revealed: More than 1,000 NHS operations cancelled due to record UK heatwaves
Over 1,000 NHS operations were cancelled during record UK heatwaves in May and June, including emergency surgeries, as ventilation systems in surgical theatres failed to maintain safe conditions.
Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy
Reform UK has made 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy, according to a comprehensive factcheck of statements by party leadership including Nigel Farage and Richard Tice.
Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’
A Conservative-backed report proposes abandoning UK net-zero policies to reduce costs, but analysis shows the alternative scenario would increase emissions by 524 million tonnes and reduce electrification despite claims otherwise.