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Cloudy with a chance of moths: bogong swarms are bamboozling weather radars across NSW
Bogong moth swarms migrating across eastern New South Wales are appearing on weather radars, creating false rain signals that meteorologists must now account for in forecasting.
Trump vowed to stop an ‘energy emergency.’ Then he created a real one.
President Trump declared an energy emergency upon taking office, but nearly two years later, the U.S. faces high fuel prices driven by geopolitical conflict rather than supply shortages, and his emergency powers have proven ineffective at lowering costs.
In Michigan, 3 tribes are on a mission to bring back a fish that disappeared 100 years ago
Three northern Michigan tribes are working to reintroduce Arctic grayling to local waters nearly 100 years after the species disappeared due to industrial activity and overfishing.
The planet’s vital signs are getting worse. One of the easiest fixes is your diet.
A new climate report shows Earth’s vital systems are deteriorating, with greenhouse gas emissions and sea levels rising while glaciers shrink. Researchers highlight dietary changes, particularly reducing meat consumption, as an accessible way individuals can help mitigate climate change.
Trains cancelled and road warnings as Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo
Scotland prepares for Storm Boelo with train cancellations, ferry service disruptions, and amber weather warnings covering much of the country as winds up to 80mph are forecast.
‘False autumn’: stressed trees drop leaves early after scorching English summer
A birch tree at a Surrey garden has shed its leaves early after England’s hottest summer on record, illustrating how drought-stressed plants are entering a premature “false autumn” cycle.
Cop31 host urges wealthy countries to spend ‘much more’ on climate than defence
The incoming president of the next UN climate summit says wealthy nations should prioritize climate spending over military budgets, though he hedges on directly phasing out fossil fuels at upcoming talks in Turkey.
Coastal erosion in England has claimed at least 183 homes in past 16 years
At least 183 homes along England’s east coast have been demolished due to coastal erosion and landslides over the past 16 years, with demolition costs reaching £1.1 million.
COP17: Developed countries ‘fall far short’ of UN targets for nature finance
A UN report finds developed nations are falling short of biodiversity finance commitments, with less than $50 billion mobilized annually against the $200 billion yearly target needed to meet global conservation goals.
Wales could ban steel pylons as government launches consultation
Wales plans to ban traditional steel pylons for new electricity lines, favoring underground cables instead. The policy aims to protect landscapes while addressing concerns about visual impact and wildlife effects.
Chart: A record two-thirds of car sales in China are now electric vehicles
New-energy vehicles comprised 67% of Chinese car sales in September, a record share, as combustion-engine vehicle sales declined sharply amid rising fuel prices and broader market contraction.
Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder
UK Conservatives cited an inflated net-zero cost figure in a policy document, apparently derived from a spreadsheet error that double-counted expenses from the Climate Change Committee’s 2020 analysis.