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Interview: Dr Sun Yixian on his new database tracking Chinese climate ‘leadership’
A new database tracking China’s global environmental initiatives since the 1980s reveals a significant increase in climate-related programs launched or co-managed by Chinese actors, though whether this translates into climate leadership remains unclear.
China Briefing 9 July 2026: Guangxi floods | ‘Beautiful China’ plan | New EU-China mechanism
Severe floods kill 39 people in southwestern China following typhoon Maysak, as Beijing releases climate action plans targeting carbon emission peaks by 2030 and establishes new EU trade mechanisms.
Pollutionwatch: How harmful ozone builds up near ground in heatwaves
Ground-level ozone pollution surged across western Europe during June’s record heatwave, posing significant health and environmental risks as temperatures soar.
MPs call on UK government to host televised emergency briefing on climate crisis
UK MPs are calling on the government to host a televised national emergency briefing on climate and nature crises, citing threats to food security, economy, and public health.
Pacific gray whales facing ‘catastrophic’ die-off as climate crisis hits food supply
Pacific gray whale populations have plummeted from 20,000 in 2019 to fewer than 13,000 this year, with climate-driven food scarcity and other threats blamed for what scientists describe as a catastrophic mortality event.
The 13 biggest myths about heatwaves – and how to bust them
Climate scientists address 13 common myths about heatwaves, confirming human activities cause global warming and that current extreme heat differs significantly from historical patterns.
No federal heat standard? NYC workers are building their own safety net.
With no federal heat safety standard in place, New York City workers and labor groups are creating local protections through union contracts, community outreach, and new municipal initiatives during extreme heat events.
The Pentagon is blocking more than 150 wind projects over drone fears
The Pentagon has frozen approvals for at least 155 onshore wind projects across 24 states, citing emerging drone threats, disrupting the renewable energy industry and potentially costing developers billions in tax credits and financing.
Climate-impacted communities across Asia are taking their fight to court
Climate-affected communities across Asia are increasingly turning to courts to seek accountability from fossil fuel companies and governments, with cases like the Shell lawsuit by Super Typhoon Rai survivors marking a shift in climate justice efforts.
Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
Analysis found 72% of UK media articles about June’s record heatwave omitted any mention of climate change, with less than 5% linking the extreme heat to net-zero policies.
A swarm of solar ‘bees’ are coming to western North Carolina community hubs
Western North Carolina communities are installing solar microgrids and portable battery systems to improve resilience following recent hurricane damage and flooding.
The US may be hitting a tipping point for heat pumps
Heat pump sales in the US have doubled over the past 15 years, with shipments now outpacing fossil fuel furnaces and becoming standard in new housing construction.