Democrats will control Georgia’s Public Service Commission starting in January for the first time in 30 years, planning to focus on utility affordability and increased scrutiny of Georgia Power.

Cop31 climate negotiations take place in Antalya, Turkey, with Australia managing overall direction and key global players including Brazil, China, India, and the UK participating or sending representatives.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faces criticism from Labour MPs over environmental decisions, with green initiatives being deprioritized in favor of national security and cost-of-living concerns.

A record-strength El Niño phenomenon is developing in the Pacific Ocean and is expected to significantly alter global weather patterns over the coming months, with severe regional impacts across the United States and worldwide.

The US will have no official presence at climate talks in Turkey, but Democratic midterm gains have buoyed international delegates seeking a post-Trump return to climate action.

Carbon dioxide emissions from fossil fuels are forecast to flatline in 2026, with a slight 0.4% reduction driven by higher energy prices and renewable expansion, though gains are offset by deforestation emissions.

Two years after Mexico relocated a climate-vulnerable fishing community inland, residents struggle with economic hardship and cultural loss despite government support.

Countries are failing to meet biodiversity targets agreed four years ago, prompting calls for major reforms to UN summit processes that critics say are structurally designed to fail.

Great Britain experienced its worst bluetongue season on record, with over 3,400 cases reported since July, causing severe animal welfare concerns and emotional distress for farmers.

The Osage Nation is accelerating its orphan well cleanup efforts after federal oversight requirements were scaled back in March, allowing the Nation to plug wells without lengthy Bureau of Indian Affairs review processes.

The Department of Government Efficiency eliminated $468 million in tribal funding, including $20 million for a wind energy project in Alaska, disrupting climate and renewable energy initiatives across Indigenous communities.

Democrats secured control of state legislatures and governorships in Arizona, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin this week, creating opportunities to advance clean energy policies in three states that have historically lagged on climate action.