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Worst ever outbreak of bluetongue hits British farms
British farms are experiencing a record bluetongue outbreak, with over 2,200 cases recorded in the current season, surpassing the previous three years combined.
Trust warns of ‘tangible’ climate threat to North Yorkshire heritage sites
A National Trust manager warns that protecting all heritage sites from climate change impacts “just may not be possible,” citing threats from extreme weather, flooding, and wildfires affecting properties across North Yorkshire.
Farmers’ race for £233m funding like ‘scramble for Oasis tickets’
A £233m government green farming scheme for English farmers closed within six hours on Tuesday after applications opened, leaving thousands unable to secure funding and drawing comparisons to competitive ticket-buying frenzies.
‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak
Antarctic sea ice hit its third-lowest winter peak on record, with extent of 17.59 million square kilometers on September 14. Arctic sea ice reached its annual minimum on September 12, ranking as the joint-10th lowest.
Indonesia Carstensz Pyramid: Papua’s ‘eternal snow’ on Puncak Jaya is about to disappear forever
Nearly all snow has vanished from Papua’s Puncak Jaya, once topped with “eternal snow” for centuries. Glacier coverage has shrunk from 1,900 hectares to 16 hectares, with complete disappearance expected within a year or two.
A rural Idaho county banned renewables. It’s having second thoughts.
Bannock County, Idaho, is reconsidering its 2024 ban on utility-scale solar and wind development, with commissioners set to vote on an ordinance allowing renewables this fall.
Brightline shows people want more trains. But who will pay for them?
Brightline filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy while seeking to refinance $4.4 billion in debt, though operations between Miami and Orlando will continue as ridership and revenue increase.
Aviva boss warns more homes will be uninsurable due to flood risk
Aviva’s chief warns that 115,000 new homes built in flood zones over the next decade could become uninsurable as climate-related flooding risks increase substantially.
Half a million trees to be planted in England in three years, says government
England’s government plans to plant 500,000 trees over three years as part of a £79m investment in natural landscapes to combat extreme weather and flooding.
Nebraskans couldn’t escape the heat this summer — not even at night
Omaha and Lincoln residents faced persistent nighttime heat during a recent early September heat wave, with temperatures remaining in the 90s even after dark, prompting expanded cooling center operations and raising concerns for vulnerable populations.
States want to make Big Oil pay for climate harm. Now, courts are weighing in.
Federal judges blocked New York’s climate superfund law requiring fossil fuel companies to pay for climate damages. The Supreme Court will soon hear a case that could determine whether states can pursue similar accountability measures.
New Colorado neighborhood could offer glimpse into the future of home energy use
A new Colorado housing development near Denver features nearly 100 homes equipped with ground-source heat pumps in partnership with Dandelion Energy and Lennar, potentially demonstrating a path to reduce energy consumption and peak demand across the nation.