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Andy Burnham says “We’ll find a way to save Jodrell Bank”
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has pledged to secure funding for the Jodrell Bank Observatory after research officials indicated the site would not receive continued support beyond 2028.
Global heating will hit at least 1.8C, UN warns, and there are ‘no good outcomes’
A UN report warns global heating will reach at least 1.8C, exceeding the Paris agreement’s 1.5C goal, with severe consequences for ecosystems, food production, and coastal communities.
Specieswatch: Deciduous trees are marching north and ousting evergreens
Warming temperatures are shifting boreal forests toward deciduous trees and away from evergreens across high northern latitudes, according to recent research modeling forest changes.
Michigan invests $7.5M to find out if it’s sitting on a clean energy gold mine
Michigan is allocating $7.5 million to research geologic hydrogen, a clean-burning fuel buried underground that could help decarbonize industries like trucking, steel manufacturing, and cement production.
More hosepipe bans as drought declared – is your area affected?
Nearly three-quarters of England and all of Wales face drought conditions following record dry weather this summer, with approximately 30 million people now subject to hosepipe bans.
Climate damage would obliterate any economic benefits of new North Sea fields, analysis shows
An analysis shows climate damage from proposed UK oil fields would cost £119bn-£336bn, vastly exceeding their estimated £28.7bn economic benefit.
El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds
A new study finds that fossil fuel-driven global warming is intensifying El Niño weather patterns, making extreme events like the current “Godzilla” episode more severe and frequent than in preindustrial times.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling strategic direction on greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and global climate governance.
‘Our new normal’: how marine heatwaves affect life in British seas
Marine heatwaves are reshaping British waters this summer, causing cold-water species like cod to disappear while warm-water fish and Mediterranean invaders increasingly appear.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Land-use emissions have declined by approximately 32% since the 2000s, driven by decreased deforestation and increased forest regrowth offsetting nearly two-thirds of remaining deforestation emissions.
‘We’re not remotely prepared’: Labour MPs fear party has gone soft on climate crisis
Labour MPs express concern the government has softened its climate stance despite record wildfires, heat deaths, and European devastation this summer, though polling shows voters remain worried about climate impacts.
Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds
A survey across six European nations found majorities favor promoting air conditioning adoption over emissions reductions, with between 61-73% supporting AC as standard in new homes.