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Tropics will be among last places to benefit if global greenhouse gas emissions cut to net zero
New research finds tropical regions will be among the last to benefit from net-zero emissions cuts, with warming inequality persisting for decades even after reaching climate goals.
Guest post: How extreme heat is ‘creeping’ from summer into autumn and spring
Extreme heat events are increasingly creeping into spring and autumn months rather than remaining confined to summer, with patterns varying significantly by region worldwide.
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 surgical theatre ventilation systems failed in extreme heat.
Factcheck: Reform UK’s 45 false or misleading claims about climate and energy
Reform UK’s leadership has made 45 false or misleading claims about climate change and net-zero policies, according to a factcheck analysis of statements by party figures.
US ‘super-emitters’ of planet heating methane identified by satellite analysis
A UCLA satellite study identifies a Louisiana gas processing facility operated by Energy Transfer as the largest methane super-emitter in the US, releasing methane at 15 times the EPA threshold rate.
Jackson’s Coppice nature reserve to ‘double in size’
Jackson’s Coppice Nature Reserve near Eccleshall, Staffordshire, will double in size following a bequest that secures additional wetland and pasture acreage for habitat restoration.
New £1m grant to help protect Gloucestershire green spaces
A £1m fund has been established to help Gloucestershire communities purchase and protect threatened woodlands and wildlife sites from private development.
‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
Scientists report that seven of nine planetary boundaries essential for human survival have been breached at record levels, with only ozone depletion and aerosol loading showing improvement over the past decade.
How Trump’s repeal of the greenhouse gas rule could double new emissions from Georgia
Environmental groups are suing to challenge the Trump administration’s proposal to repeal EPA greenhouse gas standards for power plants, arguing the change would significantly increase emissions in Georgia.
Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says
UK wildlife faces years of drought impacts despite recent rainfall, with water supplies strained and 349 environmental incidents recorded so far this year, authorities warn.
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts
European farmers face significant crop losses this summer due to extreme heat and drought, with cereal production declining across most EU countries and global food prices reaching their highest levels since early 2023.
Q&A: What can – and cannot – be said about global warming’s role in the 2026 Himalayan floods
Flash floods in the Himalayan region killed over 1,300 people after a bedrock collapse triggered a cascading disaster. Scientists debate climate change’s role while confirming warming factors likely increased vulnerability.