Incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham is expected to announce a shift in approach to North Sea oil and gas, sticking to Labour’s manifesto pledge against new licences while honouring existing ones and taking what officials describe as a more pragmatic stance.

Scottish Power Renewables plans to rebuild the Whitelee Windfarm near Glasgow, replacing 215 turbines with 124 larger ones in a £1.5 billion project expected to double electricity output by 2035.

President Trump drastically reduced two Utah national monuments despite polls showing most residents support protecting them, creating a disconnect between public opinion and political leadership claims.

Europe experienced a record-breaking heatwave in late June, with France, UK, Spain and Switzerland setting temperature records. Climate scientists attributed the extreme heat to human-caused climate change, stating such temperatures would have been virtually impossible 50 years ago.

Six candidates have been nominated to replace António Guterres as UN secretary general at the end of 2026, with their climate positions ranging from fossil-fuel advocacy to renewable-energy commitments.

The World Bank abandoned its 45% climate finance target following pressure from the Trump administration, but retained its climate action plan after pushback from other shareholders and developing countries seeking climate investment.

Climate advocates investigating Exxon’s climate deception faced a sophisticated hacking campaign allegedly orchestrated by a firm representing the oil company itself, newly unsealed court documents reveal.

Up to 13 million UK residents face long-term coastal flooding risk from climate change, with sea levels potentially rising dramatically without emissions cuts, scientists warn in a new study.

Jersey Water warns PFAS mitigation measures could exceed £210m and take years to implement, potentially doubling or tripling water bills for island residents.

Research suggests food supplements containing probiotics and prebiotics may help honeybees better endure cold temperatures linked to climate change, though they offer minimal protection against extreme heat.

Hundreds of wildfires across Canada are causing hazardous air quality in northeastern cities including Toronto, New York, and Washington DC, with smoke traveling across international borders and triggering political tensions.

Campaigners warn the government’s poultry sector growth plan threatens UK food security, arguing intensive farming increases reliance on imported animal feed and environmental risks.