In Michigan, the price of energy is on the ballot and both parties know it
Christine Waugh-Fleischmann, an art teacher who said she spends up to $200 a week on gas driving to see her grandchildren, is a Democratic voter...
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Entire Cairngorms village evacuated as raging wildfire nears
Major incident declared over blaze which started 11 days ago as wind strengthensA major incident has been declared over a wildfire that has been raging...
This drug could help end the HIV epidemic. Its rollout has hit speed bumps
One shot of lenacapavir can protect for 6 months—but aid cuts and uncertain demand mean little drug has reached the countries that most need it...
Balancing marine species conservation with cost-effective renewable energy development
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 July 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02696-9The authors consider the potential conflict between renewable energy development (offshore wind) and wildlife (North Atlantic right...
France and Spain race to control wildfires as suburbs of Bordeaux begin evacuation – live
Officials in Spain warn winds could worsen fires on SaturdayTell us: have you been affected by wildfires in Europe?Here are some of the latest images...
'Without us, they are doomed': volunteers save fish from French rivers drying up in heatwaves
Fish being moved to oxygenated flowing water further downstream as water levels drop across countryAlong the Odet River in Brittany, fisher Mathieu Le Bouter and...
FDA committee votes to make peptides more widely available
The loosely regulated molecules could soon become easier to buy, despite unknowns about their risks
Are dolphins the only animals that call each other by name?
Science chats with cognitive psychologist Kelly Jaakkola about why this complex behavior is so difficult to find in the animal kingdom
NIH is again terminating grants that the Trump administration dislikes
With cancellation of health disparities project, agency may be testing new way to legally kill politically sensitive grants
Substantial Accumulation of Chemically Oxidizable Organic Carbon in Continental Margin Sediments
Abstract The balance between organic carbon (OC) sequestration and oxidation regulates the oceanic carbon cycle, and OC reactivity determines its susceptibility to remineralization or long‐term...
Internal Tide Displacements Enhance Surface‐Interior Heat Exchange in the Indonesian Seas
Abstract Sea surface temperature (SST) in the Indonesian Seas drives atmospheric deep convection, influencing regional and global climate. Yet, the processes controlling SST in this...
More than 100,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain
‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergencyMore than 100,000 people have fled or been ordered to...
STATEMENT: U.S. EPA Move to Reverse California's Clean Air Act Waivers Plays Politics with Public Health
Washington, D.C. (July 24, 2026) — This week, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) sent two California Clean Air Act waiver approvals to Congress, seeking...
How dangerous are wildfires and how can we stop them from getting worse?
The conditions for ferocious fires are expected to worsen as the planet heats up, putting more people at riskFierce wildfires after back-to-back heatwaves have forced...
Factcheck: No, Europe's heatwaves are not being 'caused' by declining air pollution
This summer has seen Europe suffer through a series of record-breaking heatwaves. Amid widespread media coverage of the number of deaths and the influence of...
Controlled Burns Have Saved Thousands of Giant Sequoias
The use of small, controlled burns to clear out flammable underbrush has saved thousands of giant sequoias from devastating wildfires, new research finds.Read more on...
Attribution of the Record‐Breaking June 2024 Eastern Mediterranean Heatwave: Contrasting Roles of Soil Moisture in Anthropogenic Forcing and Natural Variability
Abstract In June 2024, the Eastern Mediterranean experienced its hottest June since 1960. However, the relative contributions of anthropogenic forcing and natural variability to this...
Nutrients in our food are declining. Can regenerative agriculture save it?
Approach focuses on rebuilding soil health, increasing biodiversity and restoring natural ecosystemsFor the last few decades, the nutrient content of our crops has been declining....
Influence of the Polar‐Eurasia Pattern on Interannual Variations in Extratropical Transition of Western North Pacific Tropical Cyclones
Abstract This study investigates climate drivers influencing interannual changes in the extratropical transition (ET) of western North Pacific tropical cyclones (TCs) during July–October from 1979...
Dynamics and Extremes of Open Ocean Non‐Thermal pCO2 Time Series
Abstract The dynamics of the ocean partial pressure of CO2pCO2 $mathrm{C}{mathrm{O} }{mathrm{2} } left(mathit{p}mathrm{C}{mathrm{O} }{mathrm{2} }right)$ are driven by both thermal and non‐thermal forcing. The...
Co‐Occurring Flash and Standard Droughts Amplify Global Fire Behavior
Abstract Flash droughts, rapid‐onset dry spells intensified by heat and low humidity, are increasing under climate warming, yet their influence on wildfire behavior remains poorly...
Atomic Simulations of Volatile Coverage on Silicate Surfaces
Abstract Understanding how surface processes shape exosphere formation on airless bodies is limited by how surface properties influence the ejection of volatiles such as Na....
Exploring Marine Biogeochemical Prediction With Linear Dynamical Frameworks
Abstract Prediction of marine primary production (PP) forms the basis for forecasting marine ecosystems. Despite many prediction approaches, few have used linear dynamics to investigate...
Access to finance 'strengthens climate resilience' among sub-Saharan women
Empowering women through greater access to finance could ‘strengthen’ households’ resilience to ‘climate shocks’, according to a new study. Published in Climate Risk Management, it...
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