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Solar buoyed Europe’s grid amid record-breaking heat and drought this summer
Solar power outperformed other energy sources during Europe’s record-breaking heat and drought this summer, with battery storage helping meet elevated cooling demand as wind and thermal plants struggled.
Air conditioning push favoured over emissions cuts in six European nations, survey finds
A survey across six European nations found majorities favor expanding air conditioning adoption over prioritizing emissions reductions, with between 61-73% supporting air conditioning as standard in new homes.
Tennessee helped usher in the nuclear age. It wants to lead the way again.
Tennessee is competing to host a Department of Energy nuclear lifecycle innovation campus that could drive economic revival in the Oak Ridge region, though some residents worry about contamination and waste concerns.
World’s oceans hit hottest temperature on record in August
Global ocean surface temperatures reached a record high of 21.1 degrees Celsius in August, driven by intensifying human-caused warming and a developing El Niño event.
At least 35,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe’s back-to-back heatwaves
Europe’s consecutive heatwaves this summer have resulted in at least 35,000 excess deaths, with preliminary figures from major countries already exceeding 25,000, according to incomplete regional data.
‘Our parents were crossing the border an hour before the flood hit’
A flash flood and mudslide along the Nepal-Tibet border has killed over 380 people and left more than 1,300 missing, including dozens of North Americans conducting pilgrimages to Mount Kailash.
Michael Sheen hopes reaction to toxic waste documentary spurs action
Actor Michael Sheen says he hopes his documentary on Wales’ toxic waste dumping will prompt authorities to take action, following significant public response from affected residents and former workers.
El Niño climate patterns supercharged by burning of fossil fuels, study finds
A new study finds that fossil fuel-driven global warming is intensifying El Niño climate events, making recent strong episodes like the current “Godzilla” event more severe than historical patterns.
Burnham criticised for EV and North Sea approach amid climate crisis
Prime Minister Burnham faces criticism for proposing cuts to electric vehicle sales targets and accepting North Sea oil drilling while the UK experiences devastating wildfires linked to climate change.
Why Egyptian farmers are growing crops under solar panels
Egyptian farmers are adopting agrivoltaics—growing crops beneath solar panels—to combat water scarcity and heat stress while generating clean electricity in pilot projects across the country.
Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities
Federal courts have ordered the Trump administration to resume distributing billions in climate and environmental grants meant for disadvantaged communities after the administration terminated the programs earlier this year.
Offshore wind power projects are flailing, just when the East Coast needs them most
Offshore wind projects on the East Coast are collapsing under Trump administration pressure and economic strain, jeopardizing regional climate goals and power grid reliability when clean energy is most needed.