Slovenia’s Triglav glacier has completely disappeared following extreme heat this summer, marking the latest Alpine ice loss amid Europe’s record temperatures and climate change impacts.

The UK met its £11.6bn climate finance target for developing countries, but nearly £2bn came from relabeled existing funds rather than new spending, analysis reveals.

England’s Ardingly reservoir has dropped to just 19% capacity amid a severe drought declared across parts of southern England, with nearby Weir Wood reservoir unusable due to treatment works shutdown since 2018.

Nearly 200 countries finalized a nature protection agreement in Armenia this week, but delegates acknowledged falling short on commitments and highlighted persistent funding gaps for conservation efforts.

Prince William warns of a “terrifying prospect” of increased UK wildfires due to climate change, calling for greater preparedness and resources during a visit to a Welsh community affected by recent major fires.

Democrats appeared poised to gain control of Congress and several state governments in midterm elections, potentially enabling significant climate policy reversals and new environmental initiatives despite Republican control of the presidency.

Climate campaigners have condemned the UK government’s approval of the Jackdaw North Sea gasfield, arguing it undermines climate commitments and will not reduce energy costs or boost security.

UK Chancellor John Healey outlined a budget prioritizing cheaper energy through clean power expansion while maintaining net-zero commitments, though it cuts funding for warm homes and hydrogen projects.

Indonesia experiences its worst wildfire season in a decade since August, with over 4.6 million acres burned and toxic haze spreading regionally, affecting millions and causing respiratory health crises.

Scientists have identified a new type of catastrophic landslide in Canada’s Northwest Territories where thawing permafrost causes massive ground collapses, releasing significant greenhouse gases and potentially accelerating climate feedback loops.

Wales’ public sector is unlikely to achieve net zero carbon goals by 2030, according to auditors who cite declining priority amid financial pressures.

2026 is virtually certain to rank as the warmest or second-warmest year on record, with an increasingly strong El Niño and human-caused warming driving record temperatures through the year.