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As Russia attacks Ukraine’s grid, solar offers a path to resilience
Ukrainian businesses are increasingly installing solar panels to build resilience against Russian attacks on the country’s centralized power grid, with government incentive programs driving rapid renewable energy expansion.
She governs a US territory. But she has no say in who mines its waters.
Guam’s governor learned of federal plans to lease her territory’s seafloor to mining companies through news reports, not official notification. Local leaders in Pacific territories lack meaningful input despite potential environmental impacts.
America is losing its war against wildfire
The U.S. faces escalating wildfire challenges as megafires become more common and climate conditions worsen. Federal firefighting strategy is being questioned as experts warn current suppression approaches are unsustainable.
The world is adapting to extreme heat — but not nearly fast enough
This summer set heat records worldwide, with Western Europe experiencing five heat waves that caused at least 35,000 excess deaths. Scientists warn adaptation efforts remain insufficient as future temperatures continue rising.
The clues that hint our planet might be heating faster than we realised
Scientists increasingly believe declining sulphur pollution from cleaner air is accelerating global warming by removing a cooling effect, contributing to record temperatures alongside rising carbon dioxide emissions.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are investigating whether the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system could weaken or change, potentially bringing extreme weather swings to Britain and beyond.
Explainer: The CMIP7 emissions scenarios – and how they explore future climate change
Climate modelers have released new emissions scenarios for CMIP7 that will guide future climate projections. The scenarios differ notably from previous versions used in earlier assessment reports, with revised population and economic assumptions.
Guest post: Why tough methane cuts are crucial for keeping warming ‘well-below’ 2C
New research shows that achieving climate targets below 2°C requires substantial methane cuts alongside net-zero CO2 goals, as methane alone could push warming above safe limits.
Minister tells Brits to stock up on days of supplies after ‘supersize’ El Niño warning
Britain’s environment secretary urges citizens to stockpile food and water as forecasters warn of the largest El Niño in 1,000 years, expected to bring extreme weather globally and a wet, stormy winter to the UK.
As family farms decline and the climate heats up, farmers weigh what to do with their land
As farmland acreage declines across Michigan and beyond, farmers face mounting pressure from rising land values, climate impacts, and succession challenges, prompting many to explore conservation easements and other preservation strategies.
Heatwaves and wildfires are setting back air quality improvements, UN finds
Rising wildfires and heatwaves driven by climate change are reversing air quality improvements globally, while also creating feedback loops that worsen climate breakdown, according to a new UN report.
Global move away from oil could lead to conflict and migration, experts say
Research warns that the global transition away from oil could trigger conflict, migration, and economic instability in countries dependent on oil revenues unless governments provide targeted support.