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How Trump’s repeal of the greenhouse gas rule could double new emissions from Georgia
Environmental groups are suing to challenge the Trump administration’s proposal to repeal EPA greenhouse gas standards for power plants, arguing the change would significantly increase emissions in Georgia.
Wildlife will be affected by current drought for years to come, UK government says
UK wildlife faces years of drought impacts despite recent rainfall, with water supplies strained and 349 environmental incidents recorded so far this year, authorities warn.
How this summer’s heat and drought impacted crops in Europe – in six charts
European farmers face significant crop losses this summer due to extreme heat and drought, with cereal production declining across most EU countries and global food prices reaching their highest levels since early 2023.
Q&A: What can – and cannot – be said about global warming’s role in the 2026 Himalayan floods
Flash floods in the Himalayan region killed over 1,300 people after a bedrock collapse triggered a cascading disaster. Scientists debate climate change’s role while confirming warming factors likely increased vulnerability.
World must reject climate culture wars or face economic ruin, says UN’s Stiell
UN climate chief warns that politicizing climate action will lead to economic disaster, as August 2026 becomes the hottest month on record with temperatures 1.65°C above preindustrial levels.
America’s air monitors are disappearing. So is your power to expose polluters.
Federal air monitoring networks across the U.S. are shrinking while chemical industry groups push legislation to restrict community-collected air quality data from enforcement actions.
Revealed: England’s June 2026 heatwave sparked record demand for ambulances
England’s June heatwave triggered record ambulance demand, with four of ten NHS services responding to unprecedented life-threatening emergencies and two recording highest-ever 999 call volumes.
Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers
The UK’s climate advisers say Heathrow airport can only expand if airlines pay for atmospheric carbon dioxide removal to prevent breaching climate commitments.
She governs a US territory. But she has no say in who mines its waters.
Guam’s governor learned of federal plans to lease millions of acres of seafloor to mining companies through news reports, with no prior notification from the Trump administration about the initiative.
2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds
Rivers globally experienced one of their driest years in over three decades in 2025, with freshwater storage 42% below normal and only one-third of rivers maintaining normal flows.
Nepal to use new flood study to claim millions from UN climate disaster fund
Nepal plans to claim approximately $20 million from a UN climate disaster fund using a new study linking the devastating floods last month to human-induced climate change.
Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to reaching net zero by 2050, stating that climate change is no longer a distant threat and is already affecting British communities.