Nebraska communities receiving renewable energy tax revenue have funded infrastructure projects, though money is concentrated in just 10 of 93 counties, while some areas enact strict regulations limiting development.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham will convene an emergency Cobra meeting to address extreme heat, wildfires, and drought affecting the UK, with temperatures forecast to reach 38C.

Approximately 25 million people across England and Wales face hosepipe bans as drought conditions strain water supplies following successive heatwaves and record-dry weather.

A debate is emerging over whether governments should prioritize cheaper electricity or cleaner electricity generation to achieve climate targets, with advocates arguing lower prices would accelerate adoption of green technologies like heat pumps and electric vehicles.

England is on track for record heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths recorded during May and June heatwaves, potentially surpassing the 2022 record of 2,985 deaths.

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged the UK government to recommit to climate action and reduce oil and gas dependence amid summer drought and wildfires, as pressure mounts over potential North Sea drilling approvals.

The Trump administration has halted or delayed billions in federal grants for grid infrastructure projects across the country, with some awards explicitly targeted based on state political affiliation.

Actor Michael Sheen investigates a whistleblower’s allegations that chemical giant Monsanto dumped toxic PCBs at sites across Wales, potentially linked to rare cancers among local residents.

Research shows severe flooding is associated with elevated overdose death rates in economically distressed Appalachian communities, with increases persisting for at least a decade after disaster.

Thames Water’s flagship chalk stream restoration project on the River Pang received a “poor” water quality rating from the Environment Agency, also failing hazardous substance testing.

Canada’s wildfire season has forced thousands from their homes, with at least 81 First Nations affected since April. Indigenous leaders report inadequate firefighting equipment, delayed emergency assistance, and communication failures.

Research shows severe flooding is associated with elevated overdose death rates in Appalachian counties that can persist for at least a decade, driven by disrupted services and economic instability.