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Who’s most at risk in the cyclospora outbreak? The farmworkers on the front lines.
A major cyclosporiasis outbreak spreading across the country this summer has raised questions about contamination sources, with attention increasingly turning to farmworkers despite evidence pointing toward irrigation water systems.
Britain’s railway prepares for more extreme weather as intense El Niño develops
Britain’s railway operators are preparing for intensifying extreme weather as a developing El Niño event could bring record heat next year, prompting infrastructure upgrades and operational adjustments.
Torfaen becomes global hotspot for carbon emissions after wildfires
A Welsh county registered among the world’s highest wildfire carbon emissions per square kilometer in July following a major fire, according to EU earth observation data, raising health concerns.
‘National scandal’: extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025
More than 40,000 excess deaths in England between 1988 and 2025 were linked to extreme heat, according to statistics published on Wednesday, with current summer heatwaves expected to push totals higher.
Why cheap power could matter more than clean power in the push for net zero
A retired heat pump owner in Glasgow switched back to gas after electricity costs surged, highlighting debates over whether cheap power matters more than clean power for achieving net zero targets.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Britain’s intensifying heatwaves are forcing a reassessment of adaptation priorities, with housing providers and policymakers debating whether to expand air conditioning despite carbon concerns and costs.
How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash
A Georgia solar panel manufacturer navigates shifting U.S. policy approaches aimed at boosting domestic production and competing with Chinese imports through tariffs and tax incentives.
Why plugging in all those EVs could actually save the power grid
California could harness electric vehicles as a distributed energy storage resource through vehicle-to-grid technology, potentially reducing expensive battery infrastructure needs while stabilizing renewable power supply.
In a drier world, some infectious diseases are unexpectedly thriving
Research reveals how drought unexpectedly fuels certain infectious diseases like cholera and West Nile virus, presenting complex public health challenges as global water scarcity intensifies.
Barnsley Council set to rescind 2019 climate emergency declaration
Barnsley Council, led by Reform UK, plans to withdraw its 2019 climate emergency declaration and redirect resources toward frontline services and practical resident benefits.
Q&A: What is in China’s new five-year plan for climate change?
China released a five-year climate plan for 2026-2030 that consolidates existing policies while signaling new priorities on greenhouse gases, carbon markets, and global climate leadership.
Spotlight on UN desertification summit as it mulls how to spend $12bn war chest
The UN’s biennial desertification summit convenes this week to allocate over $12 billion to vulnerable nations struggling with drought and land degradation amid record global temperatures.