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Under Trump, California’s clean car rules are essential — and vulnerable
The Trump administration has eliminated most federal vehicle emissions regulations, leaving California’s state-level rules as the primary policy governing automotive greenhouse gas emissions in the nation.
Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
British farms are experiencing the worst bluetongue outbreak on record, with cases surpassing the combined total of the previous three years, linked to warming temperatures and climate change.
Revealed: the methane mega-leaks from UN climate summit host Turkey
Turkey, set to host the UN climate summit in November, has some of the world’s worst methane leaks from landfills, with the Silivri dump emitting 7.4 tonnes hourly.
Two years after Hurricane Helene, survivors are taking lessons for the future
Two years after Hurricane Helene devastated western North Carolina, communities are establishing permanent disaster response systems called resilience hubs and microgrids to prepare for future emergencies.
Extreme heat left this student athlete on life support. He won’t be the last.
A 21-year-old Arizona State hockey player remains hospitalized after collapsing during an August practice in extreme heat, highlighting ongoing challenges in athletic heat safety despite decades of awareness.
Mixed start for pre-Cop as just two non-Pacific leaders accept Australian invitation to climate summit
Australia’s prime minister attended a preparatory UN climate summit in Fiji, but only 14 national leaders accepted the invitation, with just two from outside the Pacific region.
UK oil refinery broke toxic pollution limits dozens of times
UK’s largest oil refinery spilled toxic chemicals including cyanide and benzene into local waterways and the Mersey Estuary dozens of times during 2023 and 2024, according to regulatory documents.
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.