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Spain battles climate change on several fronts
Spain faces escalating climate impacts including record wildfires burning 300,000 hectares this year, devastating agricultural losses, and tourism challenges as extreme heat becomes increasingly common across the country.
Poorer nations will be among the last to benefit if global emissions cut to net zero
Research indicates that poorer nations, particularly in tropical regions, will be among the last to experience benefits from achieving net-zero global emissions, with warming inequality persisting indefinitely under current climate paths.
Marine protected areas aren’t as protected as you think
New research indicates that while 10 percent of oceans are designated as marine protected areas, only about 2 percent are actually effective at ecosystem recovery due to poor enforcement of fishing restrictions.
Waste sector crisis could see rubbish piling up on streets, experts warn
Scotland’s waste sector faces a crisis as landfill capacity shrinks and Glasgow’s main incinerator remains offline, potentially leaving rubbish uncollected on streets.
Why is the UK’s suppressed climate national security report significant?
UK intelligence chiefs warned of catastrophic climate-driven security threats including food shortages and mass migration, but their report was suppressed before publication nearly a year ago.
West Northants aims to ‘safeguard nature’ for future generations
West Northamptonshire Council has approved its first Local Nature Recovery Strategy to address the region’s status as one of England’s most nature-depleted areas through tree planting and wetland restoration.
‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak
Antarctic sea ice reached its third-lowest winter peak on record at 17.59 million square kilometers, while Arctic sea ice hit its tenth-lowest minimum extent, raising concerns among scientists.
‘Robust little’ vessel begins treacherous 22,000km journey around Antarctica in the name of climate science
An uncrewed seven-meter vessel has begun a 22,000-kilometer circumnavigation of Antarctica to collect climate data on ocean carbon dioxide levels over the coming months.
After record heat, could the Atlantic make Britain’s weather even more extreme?
Scientists are closely monitoring the Atlantic Ocean’s major current system, which influences Britain’s weather. Research suggests the circulation could weaken or dramatically shift as the planet warms, potentially causing extreme weather swings.
‘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.