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Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for achieving net-zero emissions targets, particularly for hard-to-decarbonize industries, though critics argue it remains unproven and represents a distraction from other climate solutions.
Factcheck: How nuclear, gas, wind and solar power are affected during heatwaves
Heatwaves impact all electricity generation sources including nuclear, gas, wind, and solar, with France experiencing 9% power production losses during July 2026 heat.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action?
China’s latest five-year coal plan covers 2026-2030 but avoids setting a specific government target year for peak coal consumption, instead emphasizing coal’s role in energy security.
Lobsters and acidic seas: can shellfish help neutralise one of the greatest threats to the ocean?
Scientists are testing ocean alkalinity enhancement, adding alkaline materials to seawater to boost carbon absorption, with lobsters serving as a key study organism in Gulf of Maine trials.
Factcheck: 10 flaws in the Conservative report on ‘cheap power’
A Conservative-backed report proposing to abandon UK net-zero policies claims significant savings, but experts identify numerous flaws undermining its anti-climate rhetoric and core arguments.
At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
Europe recorded at least 35,000 excess deaths during four consecutive record-breaking heatwaves this summer, with Germany, France, and Spain accounting for over 25,000 deaths combined.
‘Breakthrough’ as Turkmenistan starts fixing ‘mindboggling’ methane mega-leaks
Turkmenistan has begun repairing major methane leaks from aging oil and gas facilities, marking what UN officials describe as a significant breakthrough in addressing the potent greenhouse gas.
Manhattan’s flood walls are almost done. What will Mamdani do next?
New York City is completing major coastal flood defenses in Manhattan following Superstorm Sandy, but officials must now decide which neighborhoods to protect next with limited resources.
Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities
Federal courts ordered the Trump administration to resume distributing billions in climate and environmental grants meant for Black and disadvantaged communities after the administration attempted to terminate the programs.
Even meteorologists are baffled by the Midwestern tornado season
Illinois has recorded over 207 tornadoes this season, far exceeding the previous state record and leaving meteorologists scrambling to explain the unprecedented activity in the Midwest.
Offshore wind power projects are flailing, just when the East Coast needs them most
Offshore wind projects along the U.S. East Coast are stalling amid economic challenges and federal policy headwinds, threatening states’ ability to meet renewable energy and emissions goals.
The fossil fuel industry is spending record amounts to keep California from regulating it
California’s oil and gas industry spent over $17 million on lobbying in the first half of 2026, with record spending in Q1 aimed at blocking climate and worker-safety legislation.