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Severe flooding in eastern Spain, while UK hit by first named storm of winter
Storm Adam caused severe flooding in eastern Spain earlier this week, affecting approximately 850,000 people across multiple municipalities. Meanwhile, the UK faces its first named storm of winter with additional systems expected to bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
Macron to meet student groups: Where are France’s protests heading?
French President Macron meets with high school student representatives as nationwide protests over education system funding and reform continue, with authorities preparing increased police presence for weekend demonstrations.
Restored Hertfordshire woodland sees first damselflies recorded
Two damselfly species have been recorded for the first time at a Hertfordshire woodland following completion of a three-year habitat restoration project across seven nature reserves.
Corby metal pollution may harm people, says Earthwatch Europe
Earthwatch Europe reports finding potentially harmful metal levels at 52 freshwater sites in Corby, raising concerns about risks to human health and aquatic life in the Northamptonshire town.
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Chemical Spill at Duke Energy Plant in Florida Highlights Risks of Fossil Fuel Infrastructure
Duke Energy reported a chemical spill of approximately 3,200 gallons of sodium bisulfite at its Anclote Power Plant in Florida on August 20, with authorities confirming it did not reach nearby waterways.
Delaware Governor Signs First-of-its-Kind Bill to Power Data Centers with Clean Energy
Delaware Governor Matt Meyer signed legislation requiring data centers to build clean energy infrastructure and pay their fair share of electricity costs, positioning the state as a national leader in regulating tech facility energy demands.
California Legislature Approves Bill Easing Access to Clean, Affordable “Balcony Solar”
California’s legislature passed SB 868 to eliminate regulatory barriers blocking the installation of affordable portable solar systems in apartments and homes, potentially providing significant utility bill savings for millions of residents.
Collaboration Could Be a Win-Win for Cascading Hydropower
A study examining coordinated operations of Mid-Columbia hydropower dams found that unified management could increase energy production and boost revenues by 3.3% across all seven plants.
Saudi Arabia Backs Turkey’s Rapid Renewable Energy Buildout
Turkey and Saudi Arabia have announced plans to cooperate on renewable energy, with Saudi Arabia investing $2 billion in solar farms expected to add 3 GW of capacity to Turkey’s growing clean energy infrastructure.
Data Centers Are Driving a New U.S. Natural Gas Buildout
Data centers powering artificial intelligence are driving a major expansion in U.S. natural gas power generation, with planned gas-fired capacity tied to data centers nearly doubling in the first half of 2026.
Trump ordered to release billions in climate grants meant for Black communities
Federal courts ordered the Trump administration to resume distributing billions in climate and environmental grants meant for Black and disadvantaged communities after the administration attempted to terminate the programs.
Even meteorologists are baffled by the Midwestern tornado season
Illinois has recorded over 207 tornadoes this season, far exceeding the previous state record and leaving meteorologists scrambling to explain the unprecedented activity in the Midwest.
Offshore wind power projects are flailing, just when the East Coast needs them most
Offshore wind projects along the U.S. East Coast are stalling amid economic challenges and federal policy headwinds, threatening states’ ability to meet renewable energy and emissions goals.
The fossil fuel industry is spending record amounts to keep California from regulating it
California’s oil and gas industry spent over $17 million on lobbying in the first half of 2026, with record spending in Q1 aimed at blocking climate and worker-safety legislation.
On Louisiana’s disappearing coast, a natural gas terminal is poised to become the largest in the US
A liquefied natural gas terminal near New Orleans is pursuing a multibillion-dollar expansion under expedited permitting that could damage hundreds of acres of wetlands in a region experiencing rapid coastal land loss.
Astronomers detect fastest known star in Milky Way
Astronomers have identified S301, the fastest known star in the Milky Way, orbiting the galaxy’s central supermassive black hole at approximately 25,000 km per second.