Permafrost thaw accelerated by heatwaves poses climate risks as frozen ground containing vast carbon stores begins releasing greenhouse gases through microbial decomposition.

Pastoralists from Tanzania, Mongolia, and other regions gathered at a UN conference to advocate for stronger protections of their traditions and greater access to resources as drought and desertification threaten their livelihoods worldwide.

Anti-datacentre sentiment is growing across the US political spectrum, with multiple states considering moratoria amid concerns over water usage, electricity demand, and rising utility bills.

A new study finds that increases in marine heatwaves correlate with higher rates of child malnutrition and mortality in low and middle-income countries, though the precise mechanisms remain unclear.

Liberal Democrats call for cross-party climate talks led by Prime Minister Andy Burnham, citing worsening extreme weather and an anticipated super El Niño event threatening the UK.

Scientists are monitoring Atlantic ocean currents for signs of weakening that could dramatically shift UK and European weather patterns, potentially bringing extreme swings including colder winters despite global warming.

New research finds that correcting public misperceptions about climate action support does not automatically increase individual climate engagement or behavior.

Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions targets, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize industries, though critics argue it remains unproven and represents a distraction from other climate solutions.

Heatwaves impact all electricity generation sources including nuclear, gas, wind, and solar, with France experiencing 9% power production losses during July 2026 heat.

China’s latest five-year coal plan covers 2026-2030 but avoids setting a specific government target year for peak coal consumption, instead emphasizing coal’s role in energy security.

Scientists are testing ocean alkalinity enhancement, adding alkaline materials to seawater to boost carbon absorption, with lobsters serving as a key study organism in Gulf of Maine trials.

A Conservative-backed report proposing to abandon UK net-zero policies claims significant savings, but experts identify numerous flaws undermining its anti-climate rhetoric and core arguments.