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In a warming Arctic, Inuit bear guards protect communities
As climate change reshapes the Arctic, Inuit communities face increased polar bear encounters. Training programs like BearSafe Planning equip guards to protect both people and wildlife in northern Labrador.
The surprising allies backing Boulder’s climate case before the Supreme Court
Colorado ranchers and conservative legal scholars have unexpectedly backed Boulder’s climate lawsuit against oil giants Exxon Mobil and Suncor before the Supreme Court, arguing companies should face accountability for climate damages.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retired homeowner’s experience highlights growing concerns that expensive electricity from renewable energy investments may be hindering the transition away from gas boilers and petrol cars needed to achieve net-zero targets.
Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances
England’s ambulance services experienced record demand during June’s extreme heatwave, with four major services handling unprecedented life-threatening emergencies as temperatures exceeded 37C nationwide.
CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’
Aviation could account for 80% of UK carbon emissions by 2050, with Heathrow expansion potentially worsening the problem, according to the Climate Change Committee.
Explainer: How sea level rise poses an ‘existential threat’ to humans, heritage and nature
Rising sea levels pose an existential threat to hundreds of millions of people and coastal ecosystems worldwide, with ocean levels rising faster than any point in three millennia due to human influence.
Trump is backing a diesel export ban. How much would that do?
Diesel prices have reached record levels this month, prompting President Trump to endorse a ban on fuel exports. The proposal has generated debate among lawmakers and industry experts over its potential effectiveness.
UK to join EU ocean science scheme to better predict extreme weather events
Britain will join an EU-led ocean science programme to improve forecasting of extreme weather and climate events, the environment secretary will announce in New York.
Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045
Germany committed to phasing out fossil fuels by 2045 in a roadmap published this week, marking its first explicit pledge to transition away from fossil fuels.
UN passes first declaration on sea level rise, protecting island nations’ sovereignty
The UN General Assembly unanimously approved a declaration on sea level rise this week, protecting small island nations’ sovereignty and maritime borders even as their landmass disappears due to rising waters.
What is El Niño, what causes it and can we reduce the risks?
This year’s major El Niño has broken temperature records and may rank among the strongest in a thousand years, with potential impacts including drought, wildfires, and altered rainfall patterns worldwide.
World’s oceans absorbed record heat equal to 40 times annual global energy use
Global oceans absorbed a record 23 zettajoules of heat over the past year, driving accelerated sea level rise, increased acidification, and widespread marine ecosystem damage.