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China’s falling emissions amid Iran war spark hope of decarbonisation watershed
China’s carbon dioxide emissions fell 1% following the US-Israeli war on Iran, driven by reduced oil consumption and increased adoption of electric vehicles and public transport.
The place that never freezes: the Arctic habitat where global heating threatens more ice, not less
Scientists and Inuit researchers are studying a rare Arctic polynya to understand how warming climate threatens an ecosystem supporting millions of species, while international conservation efforts face delays.
Fiber optic cables reveal ‘icequakes’ in endangered glaciers
Scientists are using fiber optic cables to detect “icequakes” in glaciers, revealing how meltwater fractures ice from within. This distributed acoustic sensing technology could help predict glacier collapse and sea level rise.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retiree’s experience switching off his heat pump due to high electricity costs illustrates a debate over whether the UK should prioritize cheap power generation alongside clean energy to meet climate goals.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Recent UK heatwaves have intensified debate over air conditioning as a climate adaptation measure, challenging decades of focus on carbon emission reduction alone.
Carbon pollution has fuelled ‘massive expansion’ of marine heatwaves in Europe, study finds
A study finds carbon pollution has driven a massive expansion of marine heatwaves across European waters, with some regions experiencing temperatures 6 degrees Celsius above normal levels.
Q&A: What is ‘long-duration energy storage’ – and why does the UK need it?
The UK is advancing long-duration energy storage technologies to support renewable energy integration, with 16 projects identified for government support that could save over £24bn by 2050.
Climate change exposes 580 million children to 20 extra ‘heat-stress days’ every year
A new study finds that 580 million children under age 10 globally experience at least 20 additional heat-stress days annually due to climate change, with south Asia, southeast Asia, and west Africa most affected.
France relaxes strict cheese-making rules after prolonged drought
France has temporarily relaxed strict cheese-making rules for several renowned varieties following a severe summer drought that limited available forage for dairy cattle herds.
UK relies on heat-stressed countries for fruit and veg it could grow itself – report
A UK report warns that Britain’s heavy reliance on imported fruit and vegetables from climate-vulnerable countries poses food security risks, despite potential for increased domestic production.
Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops
Britain’s railway system is preparing for extreme weather as a developing El Niño event could bring record heat and severe storms. Rail operators are implementing infrastructure upgrades and drainage improvements ahead of the challenging conditions.
UK’s rarest bird of prey rears new chicks in secret location
The UK’s rarest bird of prey has successfully nested for the second consecutive year, with a male Montagu’s harrier raising six chicks across two nests on English farmland.