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Without stronger government action, Brazil’s low deforestation in the Amazon is unlikely to last
Brazil’s Amazon deforestation hit a decade low, but experts warn gains may be temporary due to the collapse of a voluntary soy trade agreement and weakening private sector commitments.
The year climate change came for the Tour de France
The Tour de France faced unprecedented climate challenges including wildfires and record heat, prompting discussions about relocating the race to cooler months and scrutiny of fossil fuel sponsorships.
Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
Offshore wind farms near New England reduced reliance on oil-burning power plants during a recent heat wave, delivering hundreds of megawatts to the grid as residents used air conditioning heavily.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to contaminated lettuce has affected nine states with nearly 2,000 cases, prompting questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness transmission.
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 renewable capacity by 2030, with 2,800GW from wind and solar, marking a major shift toward reliable, grid-friendly renewable energy sources.
China’s solar industry is losing money. The country is doubling down anyway.
China’s solar manufacturing industry faces severe oversupply and mounting losses, yet the government continues backing expansion into advanced technologies rather than reducing capacity.
Is it getting too hot for summer school?
Extreme heat is challenging summer school operations nationwide, with districts forced to cancel classes, move programs indoors, or restructure activities as aging school infrastructure lacks adequate cooling systems.
It’s official: Data centers are slowing America’s shift away from coal
A new Energy Information Administration report found U.S. power sector carbon emissions rose 4 percent last year, largely due to increased coal generation driven by rising electricity demand from data centers.
Hotter summers may force RHS to move hydrangeas to north of England
The Royal Horticultural Society is considering relocating its hydrangea collection from southern England to northern gardens due to increasing heat damage from rising summer temperatures.
Climate change is driving a ‘shift’ in childhood malaria risk across Africa
A new study finds climate change is redistributing malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, creating areas of new risk in cooler eastern and southern regions while reducing cases in warmer western areas.
World falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets for 2030, says draft UN report
A draft UN report indicates that countries are failing to meet 22 of 23 nature conservation targets set for 2030, with progress described as insufficient unless action accelerates rapidly.
The EU might weaken its landmark climate law — the ‘most impactful’ in the world
The European Commission proposed changes to the EU’s Emissions Trading System that would slow carbon reduction timelines and provide additional allowances to major polluters, drawing criticism from climate advocates.