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‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn
Seven of nine planetary boundaries have been breached at record levels, with only ozone depletion and atmospheric aerosol loading showing improvement, according to scientists’ latest annual assessment.
Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says
UK wildlife faces years of drought impacts despite recent rainfall, with reservoir levels remaining well below average and environmental incidents exceeding previous year totals.
‘We can’t ride this storm’: the English farmers facing uncertainty after sustainability funding runs dry
England’s sustainable farming incentive scheme ran out of funding within six hours of opening this week, leaving thousands of farmers unable to apply for crucial environmental payments as financial pressures mount.
Juneau can’t stop the floods, but it’s learning to see them coming
Juneau, Alaska faces recurring glacial floods that scientists expect to return annually for decades. The city is using sophisticated online forecasts to help residents prepare for the mounting threat.
The world’s rivers are at breaking point. Can we save them before it is too late?
A new World Meteorological Organization report indicates global rivers experienced one of their driest years in three decades during 2025, prompting urgent examination of climate and human impacts.
Federal court rules there is no constitutional right to safe drinking water
A federal appeals court ruled the U.S. Constitution does not guarantee a right to safe drinking water, dismissing a lawsuit from Jackson, Mississippi residents facing a prolonged water contamination crisis.
Former EPA officials: Trump is letting data centers make people sick
Former EPA officials warn that Trump administration policies weakening pollution safeguards at data centers could increase health risks as the AI industry expands rapidly across the country.
Interactive: What China’s dozens of ‘five-year plans’ say about climate and energy
Nearly three-quarters of China’s 72 five-year plans published this year incorporate climate change or energy policies, according to Carbon Brief analysis of central government documents.
Farmers’ race for £233m funding like ‘scramble for Oasis tickets’
A £233m green farming scheme for English farmers closed within six hours after opening, with thousands missing out and farming groups comparing the rush to Oasis ticket scrambles.
As climate disasters multiply, Indigenous governance offers a way forward
Indigenous communities across the globe demonstrate effective climate adaptation through their governance systems and traditional knowledge, yet they receive insufficient legal recognition, financing, and support from global powers.
Gas, solar, and tech companies all want this bill. Will Congress pass it?
Bipartisan senators are pursuing energy permitting reform legislation to accelerate infrastructure development amid surging electricity demand driven by data centers and electrification trends.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Recent heatwaves in the UK are forcing a reassessment of climate strategy, pitting investment in carbon reduction against spending on cooling systems to protect vulnerable populations from dangerous heat.