The European Commission has proposed changes to the EU’s Emissions Trading System that would slow annual carbon reduction targets and extend free pollution allowances to major industrial polluters, drawing criticism from climate policy experts.

China released its 15th five-year renewable energy plan targeting 3,500 gigawatts of capacity by 2030, with 2,800GW from wind and solar, emphasizing grid reliability and non-power renewable applications.

A new study finds climate change is redistributing childhood malaria risk across sub-Saharan Africa, creating new risk areas in cooler regions while reducing cases in warmer areas.

A draft UN report finds countries are falling short on 22 of 23 nature targets set for 2030, stating the global goal to halt biodiversity loss “will not be achieved” without rapid acceleration in action.

A strengthening El Niño system threatens India’s monsoon rains and forecasts drier conditions across much of the world, with UN officials warning of unprecedented warming and extreme weather risks.

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has reiterated warnings that climate change poses deadly threats to the country, as wildfires consume over 180,000 hectares in 2026 amid political disagreement on climate response.

Wildfire smoke blanketing northern Michigan last month has prompted winemakers to consider new climate adaptation strategies, as smoke taint becomes an emerging threat to the state’s nearly $9 billion wine industry.

UK public services face mounting strain from extreme heat, with transport disruptions, agricultural losses, and workplace safety concerns prompting calls for regulatory and infrastructure adaptation measures.

A debate has emerged in UK climate policy over whether to prioritize cheap electricity or clean electricity generation, as high energy costs deter households from switching to heat pumps and electric vehicles needed for emissions reductions.

Heatwaves affecting Europe in June and July 2026 impacted all major electricity sources, with nuclear reactors shutting down, gas plant efficiency falling, wind speeds dropping, and solar output reduced by heat despite clear skies.

Fifteen elephants died in Kenya between late June and late July, with officials suggesting pesticide exposure, though conservationists question the findings and seek answers.

Michigan’s highest court vacated a key permit for Enbridge Energy’s Line 5 pipeline tunnel project, finding the state commission failed to examine full environmental harms and public trust impacts.