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At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
Europe’s consecutive heatwaves this summer have resulted in at least 35,000 excess deaths, with preliminary figures from major countries already exceeding 25,000, according to incomplete regional data.
‘Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit’
A flash flood and mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed over 380 people and left more than 1,300 missing, including dozens of North Americans conducting pilgrimages to Mount Kailash.
Michael Sheen hopes reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action
Actor Michael Sheen says he hopes his documentary on Wales’ toxic waste dumping will prompt authorities to take action, following significant public response from affected residents and former workers.
El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds
A new study finds that fossil fuel-driven global warming is intensifying El Niño climate events, making recent strong episodes like the current “Godzilla” event more severe than historical patterns.
Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Prime Minister Burnham faces criticism for proposing cuts to electric vehicle sales targets and accepting North Sea oil drilling while the UK experiences devastating wildfires linked to climate change.
Why Egyptian farmers are growing crops under solar panels
Egyptian farmers are adopting agrivoltaics—growing crops beneath solar panels—to combat water scarcity and heat stress while generating clean electricity in pilot projects across the country.
Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities
Federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to resume distributing billions in climate and environmental grants meant for disadvantaged communities after the administration terminated the programs earlier this year.
Offshore wind power projects are flailing, just when the East Coast needs them most
Offshore wind projects on the East Coast are collapsing under Trump administration pressure and economic strain, jeopardizing regional climate goals and power grid reliability when clean energy is most needed.
Sark could protect 30% of waters in marine plan
Sark is developing a marine protection plan that could safeguard 30% of its surrounding waters, encompassing approximately 50 square miles to protect sensitive habitats and marine species.
The fossil fuel industry is spending record amounts to keep California from regulating it
Oil and gas companies spent over $17 million on California lobbying in the first half of 2026, including a record $10.3 million in the first quarter, primarily opposing climate and worker-safety legislation.
On Louisiana’s disappearing coast, a natural gas terminal is poised to become the largest in the US
A Louisiana liquefied natural gas terminal near New Orleans is pursuing a multi-billion-dollar expansion under expedited federal permitting that could damage hundreds of acres of wetlands in a region experiencing severe coastal erosion.
US Army Corps approves a pipeline project it knows harms Indigenous lands
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers approved a federal permit for Enbridge Energy to rebuild a pipeline segment under Michigan’s Straits of Mackinac, despite acknowledged harm to Indigenous lands and treaty rights.