France faces unprecedented fire-generated thunderstorms amid intense wildfires near Bordeaux, with tens of thousands evacuated as pyrocumulonimbus clouds create unpredictable conditions that complicate firefighting efforts.

A record-breaking heatwave across France in June 2026 caused an estimated 2,700 heat-related deaths, with temperatures exceeding climate model projections by decades.

A new database tracking Chinese climate initiatives shows a significant uptick in projects since 2009, though whether this translates to climate leadership remains unclear, according to the study’s co-author.

European air-conditioning adoption remains low in northern regions where historically mild summers made cooling unnecessary, but attitudes are shifting as extreme heat becomes more frequent amid climate change.

UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has previously expressed strong support for net-zero targets and fossil fuel phase-out, though he remained noncommittal on new North Sea drilling during his leadership campaign.

The UK experienced its hottest year on record in 2025, with scientists warning that extreme weather is becoming normalized as climate changes accelerate further.

Over 900 wildfires are burning across Canada, with 13 First Nations under evacuation orders affecting more than 2,100 people. Namaygoosisagagun First Nation experienced extensive destruction in a fast-moving blaze earlier this week.

A new research center in Georgia will study how rising seas and contamination from former industrial sites threaten coastal communities already dealing with frequent flooding and toxic Superfund sites.

Bus drivers in the West Midlands report unbearable 40C cab temperatures during recent heatwaves, citing inadequate air conditioning and concerns over worker safety and passenger welfare.

The European Commission proposed reforms to the EU’s carbon market on 17 July, including slower emissions cuts from 2031 onwards and extended free allowances for companies meeting climate investment conditions.

Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with the largest year-to-year wintertime reduction on record occurring between 2024 and 2025.

Natural Resources Wales confirmed drought status for parts of Wales following widespread wildfires, record low rainfall in July, and successive heatwaves that have stressed wildlife, farming, and water supplies.