England recorded approximately 2,877 heat-related deaths in May and June heatwaves, putting the nation on track to exceed the previous record of 2,985 deaths set in 2022.

Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, one of the country’s largest at over 97,000 acres, has reignited debate about wildfire prevention as researchers warn that climate change may be undermining traditional forest management techniques.

Andy Burnham, Britain’s new prime minister, faces pressure to clarify his climate stance as the UK experiences severe heatwaves and mounting environmental challenges this year.

The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market that would slow emissions cuts from 2031 onward, extending free allowances to companies and allowing additional emissions from covered sectors.

Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with a record 5.8% wintertime reduction between 2024 and 2025, researchers report.

Indigenous leaders presented a 12-point plan to the UN calling for sweeping action to protect Indigenous land, rights, and lives amid escalating threats from climate change, violence, and artificial intelligence.

A Washington state wrongful death lawsuit against major oil companies for climate damages has advanced past dismissal motions, signaling growing legal liability threats that the industry is actively working to counter through legislation and federal action.

The UK Liberal Democrats propose mandatory air conditioning in all new homes and essential public buildings to address rising temperatures and heat-related health risks.

New polling suggests Democratic candidates emphasizing climate change could gain support rather than lose it, challenging the party’s recent shift toward downplaying the issue.

Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include vast Russian territories where fire activity is below average, obscuring severe conditions in France and Spain.

A new study finds that while most people support climate action, far fewer actually perform climate-friendly behaviors, and simply correcting misperceptions about others’ support may not drive real-world action.

The UK’s intense heatwaves are forcing a reckoning over whether to invest in air conditioning or focus on passive cooling and carbon reduction, with vulnerable populations facing particular risks.