Provision buried in controversial U.S. rule change would help people legally challenge 'woke' federal research
White House asserts expanded authority to prosecute any wasteful spending ‘in the national interest’
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Can giant batteries unlock Africa's green industrial future?
When Tropical Storm Ana made landfall in Malawi in 2022, it hit the landlocked country’s electricity system hard, destroying a third of its hydropower capacity...
Minute Man National Historical Park
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Rubin observatory begins a 10-year movie of the changing universe
World’s biggest digital camera will repeatedly scan the sky, spotting cosmic explosions while building up a deep map of billions of galaxies
Ocean surface temperatures hit a record high for June
European scientists warn of consequences for weather patterns, the global climate and marine lifeTemperatures on the ocean surface have hit a record high, raising fears...
Chemical Accidents Rise, Analysis Shows, as Trump Administration Proposes Weakening Safety Rules
Hazardous chemical releases from industrial accidents that injured or killed people increased by more than 50 percent in recent years.By Liza GrossPhysicist Ronald Koopman appeared...
Non-linear forcing increases uncertainty in detecting a destabilization of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a critical role in regulating global climate patterns with its potential destabilization and collapse posing significant risks. In...
Hybrid CNN-LSTM-random forest framework with SMOTE for typhoon intensity classification
In this study, a hybrid deep learning and ensemble-based approach is introduced to predict typhoon intensity accurately by utilizing historical meteorological track data. The model...
Engineering against the climate crisis: assessing the awareness and engagement of South African engineering professionals in climate mitigation and adaptation
IntroductionEngineering professionals are central to climate action because their decisions shape infrastructure, energy, water, transport, industrial, and built-environment systems that influence greenhouse gas emissions and...
Large Fires Scorch Drought-Stricken Western U.S.
A warm, dry winter set the stage for an early and aggressive start to fire season. More fires are on the horizon. By Kiley PriceAfter...
Residual emissions may perpetuate community-scale inequalities in US air pollution
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02675-0The scale of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) could determine the extent of co-emitted air pollutants in net-zero...
Warming dominates over circulation slowdown in reducing marine carbon storage under high-mitigation scenarios
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02687-wThe ocean absorbs a vast amount of carbon dioxide, mitigating climate change. The projected decrease in this...
Uncovering the unequal geography of climate change
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 30 June 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02674-1Understanding the socioeconomic impact of climate change at fine scale is essential for promoting real-world actions. Here...
STATEMENT: World Bank Extends Climate Change Action Plan, But Drops Key Climate Finance Target
WASHINGTON, DC (June 30, 2026) — This week, the World Bank Board of Directors decided to drop its goal of having 45% of its investments...
What we're watching: Weekly disaster update, June 29
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World Cup matches played in potentially dangerous heat as players' union makes climate warning
Nine of the group stage games played in severe heat, analysis finds, as union points to lessons for the whole sportNine matches in the World...
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How Is the World Coping with Extreme Heat?
From hydration breaks during the FIFA World Cup to recent heat waves leaving Europe sweltering in an early summer, extreme heat is reshaping daily life.Around...
With extreme heat now a public health crisis, local data can save lives
Eric Mackres is senior manager of urban analytics for the WRI Ross Center for Sustainable Cities and attended London Climate Action Week during the June...
Labour MPs tell Burnham to ignore 'deluded' calls for more North Sea drilling
Critics debunk economic claims as research finds Rosebank development would produce estimated 250m tonnes of CO2UK politics live – latest updatesScores of Labour MPs have...
Europe's Soaring Heat and the Great Air Conditioning Dilemma
Europe’s summer started early and hot this year. Two intense heat waves in May and June drove temperatures to above 40 degrees C (104 degrees...
Ocean summit stays silent on new wave of offshore oil and gas expansion
As governments gathered at the Our Ocean Conference in Kenya’s coastal city of Mombasa this month, pledging over $6 billion for marine protection, sustainable fisheries...
Reform UK chair of Welsh environment committee may 'undermine scrutiny', says thinktank
Climate campaigners question choice of James Evans for role given past criticism of green energy projectsUK politics live – latest updatesThe appointment of a Reform...
UN plastics pact talks restart amid fears production curbs will be left out
Governments are holding ‘critical’ talks this week on a global treaty to curb plastic pollution, as some countries and activists warn that key issues –...
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