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‘Adrenaline got us through New Forest wildfire,’ say firefighters
Firefighters described an “apocalyptic” scene while battling a major wildfire in the New Forest that destroyed over 100 hectares of ancient forest and rare heathland on 9 August.
Climate solutions most likely to reach ‘positive tipping points’ revealed by scientists
A shift to clean electricity could trigger cascading environmental progress, according to researchers identifying sustainable solutions most likely to reach self-sustaining “positive tipping points.”
Climate ‘feedback loops’ could worsen global warming by 30%, study finds
A new study found that natural climate feedback loops from thawing permafrost, wildfires, and warming wetlands could amplify global warming by 20-30% by century’s end, adding 0.2-0.4°C beyond current projections.
World must reject climate culture wars or face economic ruin, says UN’s Stiell
UN climate chief Simon Stiell warns that politicizing climate action threatens economic security, as record-breaking heat in August 2026 killed tens of thousands in Europe and caused estimated €180 billion in damages.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A Glasgow retiree’s experience with expensive heat pumps raises questions about whether prioritizing clean electricity generation over heating and transport may be slowing net-zero progress by keeping energy costs high.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are prompting a policy debate over whether to prioritize air-conditioning installation and home adaptation or continue focusing primarily on carbon emissions reduction.
Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it?
The UK is developing long-duration energy storage technologies to help manage renewable energy supply fluctuations, with 16 projects identified for potential government support under a new scheme.
Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’
A UN report warns global heating will reach at least 1.8C, exceeding the Paris agreement target of 1.5C, with severe consequences for ecosystems, food production, and coastal regions.
Specieswatch: Deciduous trees are marching north and ousting evergreens
Warmer global temperatures are causing deciduous trees to replace evergreens across boreal forests in northern latitudes, according to new research modeling climate impacts over coming centuries.
Can an entire Arctic ecosystem evolve to adapt to the climate crisis?
Scientists in Alaska are studying whether an Arctic ecosystem’s interconnected species can evolve together to survive rapid climate change, examining relationships between birds, fish, insects, and plants.
Peter’s farm is on ‘flood country’. As Australia’s sea levels rise, safe land is vanishing and costs are huge
Australia faces $855.1bn in projected economic losses from coastal flooding by 2100, with over 267,000 properties and 2 million hectares at risk as sea levels rise.
The rush to power data centers is weakening the Clean Air Act
Data center power demands are driving fossil fuel plant construction, but EPA guidance exempting independent power plants from Clean Air Act protections raises environmental concerns among regulators and advocates.