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Majority of US voters link extreme weather to climate crisis, study finds
A majority of U.S. voters link increasingly severe extreme weather to climate change, according to new polling, with 61% believing weather events have become more frequent over the past five years.
Trump again shrinks Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments
President Trump issued executive orders to reduce Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments from over 3 million acres to approximately 302,600 acres, significantly exceeding reductions made during his first administration.
Drought announcement looms for parts of Wales over river levels
Wales faces an imminent environmental drought declaration as river levels hit near all-time lows following extreme heat and minimal rainfall, threatening fish populations and agricultural output.
Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains are fragile as a major voluntary soy agreement collapsed and corporate commitments weakened.
The year climate change came for the Tour de France
The Tour de France has faced unprecedented heat and wildfires during this year’s race, with organizers implementing emergency measures and competitors expressing concerns about climate change impacts on the event.
Hosepipe ban in force for millions of households – is your area affected?
Over 20 million people across southern and eastern England and parts of Wales face hosepipe bans due to dry conditions straining water supplies, despite wetter-than-usual winter weather.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
Debate intensifies over whether UK climate policy should prioritize cheap electricity over clean power generation, as high energy costs deter households from switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles.
Six charts show how clean power was world’s largest source of new energy in 2025
Clean power became the world’s largest source of new energy in 2025, with combined wind and solar contributing more new energy than any individual fossil fuel for the first time outside pandemic years.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s circulation system could weaken or collapse due to climate change, potentially bringing more extreme weather swings to Britain and Europe despite overall global warming.
Is Andy Burnham promising a new dawn for North Sea oil and gas?
Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce a shift in approach to North Sea oil and gas, sticking to Labour’s manifesto pledge against new licences while honouring existing ones and taking what officials describe as a more pragmatic stance.
Whitelee Windfarm near Glasgow to be rebuilt with fewer, larger turbines
Scottish Power Renewables plans to rebuild the Whitelee Windfarm near Glasgow, replacing 215 turbines with 124 larger ones in a £1.5 billion project expected to double electricity output by 2035.
Most Utahns want to protect their national monuments. Trump had other plans.
President Trump drastically reduced two Utah national monuments despite polls showing most residents support protecting them, creating a disconnect between public opinion and political leadership claims.