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Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics falsely claimed Europe had its quietest wildfire year in 2026 using misleading data that inflates Russian fire statistics, while the EU actually ranks second-worst for this time of year.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
A new study finds that correcting public misconceptions about climate action support may not automatically increase climate-friendly behaviors, despite widespread agreement that such corrections are cost-effective.
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 like cement production, yet deployment has remained slow and faces significant criticism.
The climate movement gave this Texas tribe millions and a global platform. No one checked its story.
A Texas tribe leader gained international prominence fighting fossil fuel projects, but an investigation reveals significant inconsistencies in documents supporting his claimed ancestry and tribal affiliation.
Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
UK workers in kitchens, construction, baking, and emergency services face dangerous conditions during extreme heat, with unions calling for maximum workplace temperature limits similar to those in European countries.
Congress may kill the federal heat rule before OSHA can
Congress advanced a bill blocking OSHA from finalizing a federal heat rule to protect workers, as July set records for extreme heat across the United States.
The EPA’s data on cancer risk from air pollution has gone dark
The EPA has removed cancer risk estimates from its air pollution data updates, making it harder for communities to assess health impacts from industrial emissions like ethylene oxide.
Green groups urge Andy Burnham to break silence on climate crisis
UK climate organizations urge Prime Minister Andy Burnham to publicly address the climate crisis as the country faces its fifth heatwave, droughts, and wildfires, accusing him of silence on the issue.
Q&A: What does China’s 15th five-year plan for coal mean for climate action?
China published its 15th five-year plan for coal covering 2026-2030, emphasizing coal’s role in energy security while pledging to peak consumption during this period, though without specifying a target year.
AI could help fossil fuel companies create more emissions
New research warns that AI could enable fossil fuel companies to produce significantly more oil and gas, potentially increasing global emissions by amounts comparable to major nations.
Consultation ending on controversial Rosebank oil field
A public consultation closes on the Rosebank oil field and Jackdaw gas field off Scotland’s coast after a court ruled their initial approvals unlawful, with environmentalists and industry figures presenting opposing arguments.
Trump administration advances plan to open national forests to development
The Trump administration announced plans to rescind a 25-year-old rule protecting 45 million acres of national forest land from development, citing forest management concerns.