A draft UN report finds countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature conservation targets for 2030, warning that accelerated action is needed to achieve global biodiversity goals.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced criticism for proposing to cut electric vehicle sales targets and accepting North Sea oil drilling as devastating wildfires swept across the UK amid climate emergency conditions.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65m in funding to support drought-affected farmers in England, following pressure from Labour MPs and grassroots members to prioritize climate crisis response.

Carbon pollution has driven a massive expansion of marine heatwaves across European waters this summer, with temperatures reaching 6C above normal levels, according to new research.

Permafrost thaw driven by heatwaves and wildfires poses major climate risks, as thawing ground could release 200-300 gigatons of carbon equivalent this century, according to a leading climate researcher.

The UK is advancing long-duration energy storage technology to manage renewable energy supply gaps lasting days or weeks, with energy regulators identifying 16 projects for support under a new funding scheme.

Scientists explain that drought recovery requires sustained water replenishment in underground stores and reservoirs, a process that can take months rather than days of rainfall.

Egyptian farmers are adopting agrivoltaics—growing crops beneath solar panels—to combat water scarcity and heat stress while generating clean electricity. Pilot projects are testing how this dual-use farming technique performs in local communities.

Disabled people face severe challenges during heatwaves, from overheating wheelchairs to guide dogs unable to travel, with campaigners warning existing public guidance often overlooks their specific needs and survival concerns.

Nebraska communities receiving renewable energy tax revenue are funding school expansions and services, but revenue distribution is highly unequal across the state’s counties.

Scientists have defined a new category of heat wave called “snow eaters,” characterized by temperatures staying above freezing for multiple consecutive days, causing rapid snowmelt across the Western United States.

Five major reservoirs in England and Wales have reached exceptionally low levels amid ongoing drought and heat, with concerns about water supply extending into autumn months.