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What another Texas flood revealed about the state’s warning system
Texas faced another major flood last month, testing warning systems improved after a devastating disaster one year earlier that killed 139 people. The new warnings and informed residents contributed to only three deaths this time.
‘Climate hushing’ has swept the Democratic Party. New polling suggests it’s a mistake.
New polling challenges Democrats’ move away from climate messaging, suggesting that emphasizing the issue could increase support for Democratic candidates rather than hurt it.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage is considered critical by climate scientists for achieving net-zero emissions, but faces criticism over high costs, unproven performance at scale, and ties to the fossil-fuel industry.
Q&A: What the EU’s carbon market review means for climate action
The European Commission proposed slowing emissions cuts under the EU carbon market from 2031, extending free allowances to companies through 2038 conditional on climate investments, drawing mixed reactions from industry and environmental groups.
Slowdown in Arctic ice melt ends after largest winter decline on record
Arctic sea ice decline has resumed after a temporary slowdown, with the largest year-to-year wintertime reduction ever recorded between 2024 and 2025.
Indigenous leaders give the UN a roadmap for protecting their peoples
Indigenous leaders presented the United Nations with a 12-point plan demanding sweeping action to protect Indigenous lands, rights, and lives amid mounting climate, security, and technological threats.
As climate lawsuits advance, the oil industry enters ‘panic mode’
Climate lawsuits against major oil companies are advancing through U.S. courts, prompting the industry to mobilize a coordinated counterattack involving lobbying, political allies, and legal challenges.
Here’s how offshore wind helped New England beat record heat
New England’s offshore wind farms reduced reliance on oil-burning power plants during an early-July heat wave, with oil use dropping more than a gigawatt compared to the previous year.
Every new UK home should have air conditioning, say Liberal Democrats
The Liberal Democrats are calling for air conditioning to be mandatory in all new UK homes and essential public buildings to address climate-driven temperature increases and protect vulnerable populations.
4 things to know about cyclospora and climate change
A multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak tied to contaminated lettuce has sickened nearly 2,000 people across nine states, raising questions about climate change’s role in foodborne illness risks.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Claims that Europe is experiencing its quietest wildfire year in 2026 are misleading, as they include Russia’s vast Siberia region where fire activity is below average, masking record-breaking blazes across the EU.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
New research published in Nature Climate Change finds that simply correcting public misperceptions about climate support does not automatically lead to increased climate action, despite widespread assumption that it would.