Scientists have identified a new category of extreme weather event called “snow eaters”—heat waves marked by sustained above-freezing temperatures that dramatically accelerate snowmelt across the Western United States.

A British arable farmer takes an unusual August holiday due to severe heatwave damage, reporting harvest yields down 20% and limited fieldwork ahead.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham acknowledged climate change fueled devastating UK wildfires while simultaneously launching consultations to weaken electric vehicle sales targets and consider North Sea oil drilling.

A debate has emerged over whether the UK should prioritize cheaper electricity or cleaner power generation to meet net-zero targets, with rising energy costs making the transition to electric vehicles and heat pumps financially challenging for households.

Utah’s solar generation exceeded all other electricity sources for the first time in May 2026, accounting for nearly a third of the state’s power and marking a significant shift from its historical dependence on coal.

Wildfires across Europe and the wider northern hemisphere contribute approximately 10% of the UK’s particle pollution, with smoke traveling thousands of miles and potentially affecting air quality for months.

The Trump administration has terminated or stalled billions of dollars in federal Department of Energy grants for grid improvement projects across the country, affecting utilities and communities nationwide.

Research shows severe flooding can lead to elevated overdose death rates in economically stressed Appalachian communities for at least a decade afterward, disrupting addiction treatment services and increasing trauma.

Palo Alto is testing a new type of flood defense called a horizontal levee, which uses native plants and natural slopes instead of traditional steep barriers to protect against coastal flooding.

Canada’s wildfire season has devastated First Nations communities, with the Bradley Creek fire destroying over 30 homes in the Okanagan Indian Band and forcing thousands of Indigenous people from their homes nationwide.

China published a five-year coal development plan covering 2026-2030 that emphasizes coal’s role in energy security without setting a specific deadline for consumption to peak before the country’s 2030 emissions target.

Prime Minister Andy Burnham announced £65 million in funding to support farmers affected by drought, following pressure from Labour MPs and party members over climate crisis response.