Firefighters responded to a flare-up at Headon Warren on the Isle of Wight, where underground peat continued burning days after an initial five-day wildfire destroyed nine hectares of heathland.

A rapidly intensifying El Niño event in the tropical Pacific has doubled the probability of 2026 becoming the warmest year on record to 35%, with global temperatures in the first half of 2026 ranking third-warmest on record.

Michigan’s midterm elections center on energy affordability after gas prices spiked following the Iran conflict, with both parties positioning themselves on energy policy and clean energy mandates.

Northern Ireland is consulting on bovine TB control measures, including badger culling and vaccination, as the disease continues affecting farmers emotionally and financially, costing over £70m annually.

The Galápagos Islands face an intensifying El Niño pattern expected to bring record temperatures through next year, offering critical insights into how ecosystems respond to climate extremes.

A new study finds that financial access for women in sub-Saharan Africa strengthens households’ ability to withstand climate shocks, though lasting resilience requires addressing broader gender inequalities.

Scientists clarify that Europe’s heatwaves are caused primarily by greenhouse gas warming, not declining air pollution, correcting misreported claims that circulated on social media.

England is on track to record its highest-ever number of heat-related deaths this summer, with an estimated 2,877 deaths already recorded during May and June heatwaves.

Utah’s Cottonwood Fire, one of the country’s largest at over 97,000 acres, has reignited debate about wildfire prevention as researchers warn that traditional forestry management may be insufficient against increasingly severe climate-driven conditions.

Texas faced another major flood last month, testing warning systems improved after a devastating disaster one year earlier that killed 139 people. The new warnings and informed residents contributed to only three deaths this time.

New polling challenges Democrats’ move away from climate messaging, suggesting that emphasizing the issue could increase support for Democratic candidates rather than hurt it.

Carbon capture and storage is considered critical by climate scientists for achieving net-zero emissions, but faces criticism over high costs, unproven performance at scale, and ties to the fossil-fuel industry.