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Why plugging in all those EVs could actually save the power grid
California could leverage vehicle-to-grid technology from electric vehicles to provide significant grid storage capacity, potentially reducing costs and supporting renewable energy infrastructure.
Milk, wine, salad: how your food will be affected by the summer of heat
UK farmers face significant challenges from prolonged heat and drought affecting livestock, cereals, and potatoes, while wine producers and soft fruit growers report improved conditions.
Why land-use emissions have fallen by a third this century – in six charts
Emissions from land-use change have declined by approximately 32% compared to early 2000s averages, driven by reduced deforestation and increased forest regrowth, according to the latest Global Carbon Budget report.
California’s new tire efficiency rules could save drivers $1B a year
California approved the nation’s first tire efficiency standards, projected to save drivers approximately $1 billion annually while reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 2 million tons.
How this Georgia factory is surviving America’s solar policy whiplash
A major Georgia solar manufacturing facility is expanding full production capabilities while navigating shifting U.S. policies aimed at boosting domestic panel manufacturing and reducing Chinese competition.
How the UK’s extreme heat is shifting the conversation about air-con
Extreme UK heatwaves are prompting a debate over whether to prioritize air conditioning and home cooling adaptations alongside carbon reduction efforts, with housing providers installing cooling units for vulnerable residents.
Factcheck: No, Europe is not having its ‘quietest’ year for wildfires
Climate skeptics shared misleading wildfire charts on social media, but data shows the European Union’s burned area in 2026 is second only to 2022, with France setting a modern record.
Correcting climate ‘misperceptions’ may not boost climate action
Research shows people underestimate public support for climate action while overestimating others’ climate-friendly behaviors. Simply correcting these perception gaps may not substantially increase actual climate action.
Q&A: Does the world need ‘carbon capture and storage’ to reach net-zero?
Carbon capture and storage technology is considered critical for reaching net-zero emissions, particularly for heavy industries, but faces criticism over costs, effectiveness, and ties to fossil fuel extraction.
Fossils show huge carbon emissions harm forests, not ‘green the planet’
A new study analyzing fossilized leaves from 56 million years ago shows that massive carbon dioxide releases caused forests to collapse rather than flourish, contradicting claims that fossil fuel pollution benefits plant growth.
Builders, bakers and cheeseburger-makers: the UK workers struggling in extreme heat
UK workers across multiple sectors are struggling with extreme heat exceeding 35C, prompting calls for maximum workplace temperature limits similar to those in Spain and Belgium.
Congress may kill the federal heat rule before OSHA can
Congress advanced legislation blocking OSHA from finalizing a federal workplace heat protection rule amid record-breaking summer temperatures, with supporters citing regulatory burden concerns and opponents highlighting worker safety risks.