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Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society may relocate its hydrangea collection from southern England to the north due to increasingly hot, dry summers affecting the popular flowering shrub.
Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
A new study finds climate change is reshaping childhood malaria risk across Africa, creating new risk areas in cooler eastern and southern regions while reducing cases in hotter western areas.
World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
A draft UN report finds countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, warning that accelerated action is needed to halt and reverse biodiversity loss.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states and caused nearly 2,000 illnesses, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne pathogen risks.
These psychedelic images reveal what your weather app isn’t telling you
Thermal imaging reveals significant temperature variations across Portland neighborhoods, with artificial turf and pavement reaching 150 degrees while shaded areas stay 50 degrees cooler, highlighting urban heat inequities.
Wildfire prevention has always been a challenge in the West. Hotter, drier weather is making it worse.
Utah’s Cottonwood Fire has charred over 97,000 acres, prompting debate about wildfire prevention as climate scientists warn that traditional forestry management may be insufficient against increasingly extreme conditions.
Why rice crops could be in for a weird year
Global rice production is expected to decline for the first time in over a decade this year, driven by El Niño weather patterns and climate change causing extreme heat and drought conditions.
Michigan winemakers have a new climate worry: More wildfire smoke
Wildfire smoke from distant fires blanketed northern Michigan skies last month, raising concerns among winemakers about potential impacts on the region’s $9 billion wine industry.
In rural communities, fears amplified by ‘AI slop’ and social media hamper solar boom
Rural Louisiana communities are rejecting solar farms due to widespread misinformation amplified by social media groups and AI-generated content, despite expert evidence showing solar poses no health or environmental risks.
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission proposed changes to the EU’s flagship Emissions Trading System that would slow carbon reduction targets, sparking concerns the moves could weaken climate action globally.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th ‘five-year plan’ for renewables mean for climate change?
China released its 15th five-year renewable energy plan targeting 3,500 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, with 2,800GW from wind and solar, emphasizing grid reliability alongside capacity expansion.
‘It’s too fast, too big’: speed of climate crisis is devastating crops, say farmers
Farmers across Europe face mounting challenges from rapid climate change, including severe droughts, record heatwaves, and wildfires that threaten crop viability and farm economics.