Labour MPs express concern the government has softened its climate stance despite record wildfires and heat deaths this summer, though polling shows mixed public views on net zero policies.

The UK’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reconsideration of air conditioning policy, as health experts and housing officials grapple with balancing climate mitigation against adapting homes to dangerous heat conditions.

Climate skeptics falsely claimed Europe had its quietest wildfire year in 2026 using misleading data that inflates Russian fire statistics, while the EU actually ranks second-worst for this time of year.

A new study finds that correcting public misconceptions about climate action support may not automatically increase climate-friendly behaviors, despite widespread agreement that such corrections are cost-effective.

Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions targets, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize industries like cement production, yet deployment has remained slow and faces significant criticism.

A Texas tribe leader gained international prominence fighting fossil fuel projects, but an investigation reveals significant inconsistencies in documents supporting his claimed ancestry and tribal affiliation.

UK workers in kitchens, construction, baking, and emergency services face dangerous conditions during extreme heat, with unions calling for maximum workplace temperature limits similar to those in European countries.

Congress advanced a bill blocking OSHA from finalizing a federal heat rule to protect workers, as July set records for extreme heat across the United States.

The EPA has removed cancer risk estimates from its air pollution data updates, making it harder for communities to assess health impacts from industrial emissions like ethylene oxide.

UK climate organizations urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to publicly address the climate crisis as the country faces its fifth heatwave, droughts, and wildfires, accusing him of silence on the issue.

China published its 15th five-year plan for coal covering 2026-2030, emphasizing coal’s role in energy security while pledging to peak consumption during this period, though without specifying a target year.

New research warns that AI could enable fossil fuel companies to produce significantly more oil and gas, potentially increasing global emissions by amounts comparable to major nations.