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Trump urged to strike down legal foundation for US climate regulation

In the wake of the hottest year on record and dozens of climate-related disasters, the Trump administration is considering repealing findings that link climate change to health.

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Scientists say Europe is safe from collapse of vital Atlantic, for now

Researchers say the results of new computer simulations should be "reassuring" but are no greenlight for complacency.

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UK urged to embrace EVs and heat pumps to cut emissions in time

Cattle and sheep numbers should fall 27 per cent by 2040, the Climate Change Committee urges.

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Can ‘golden passports’ save Nauru from climate change?

Nauru’s first ‘golden passport’ scheme fell apart after the country granted citizenship to Al-Qaeda members.

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Key talks on next landmark IPCC climate report begin in China

The IPCC assessment summarises the latest climate research from around the world, taking hundreds of experts years to produce.

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Extreme heat forces South Sudan to close schools for two weeks

Many schools in South Sudan have makeshift structures and no electricity for cooling systems.

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Climate change threatens to cover this ancient African city with sand

Chinguetti, Mauritania is home to some of West Africa’s oldest Quranic texts and manuscripts. It could soon be swallowed by the sand.

Nature

London’s Kew Gardens is telling ‘the story of carbon’ through plants

A fungal pavilion, rain garden and colourful plants growing like climate stripes will feature in the new design this summer.

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State of emegency declared as Nazca hit by severe flooding and landslides

Severe flooding and landslides hit rural Peru, destroying homes and farmland in Nazca. A state of emergency was declared in 157 districts.

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Could Switzerland follow the US out of the Paris Agreement?

Switzerland’s biggest political party claims that a recent referendum indicates voters don’t want radical climate targets.

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Why mosquito hunters are rewarded with cash in this Asian village

Addition Hills in the Philippines has put a bounty on the heads of mosquitoes taking up residence in the village.

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Which European country has the most high-speed rail routes?

Railway lines are the backbone of Europe’s clean transport transition, but they’re not improving quick enough.

Climate

Global warming may be making Europe less windy, study suggests

Even a small decrease in wind speed could have an impact on energy production according to researchers.

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Reintroducing wolves to Scotland? Approach with caution say experts

Could reintroducing wolves be a viable solution to address the climate crisis? Rewilding experts aren’t convinced.

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Why climate change has taken a back seat in the German election

After becoming a deciding issue for many in 2021, climate change has now dropped down the list of voter priorities in Germany.

Nature

Meet the Irish tree surgeons picking up the pieces after Storm Eowyn

Dubbed the storm of the century, Storm Eowyn left 750,000 homes without electricity.

Climate

EU countries rank among the worst hit by extreme weather events

Extreme weather events linked to the climate crisis caused more than 765,000 deaths worldwide between 1993 and 2022.

Money

Can a carbon credit-backed currency help us fight climate change?

Toco believes its novel monetary system is a solution for the climate crisis that doesn’t compromise economic growth, but sceptics question whether a lack of oversight will undermine its impact.

Art

Oulu2026 unveils vision and artists for Climate Clock art trail

Ahead of the city’s stint as European Capital of Culture, Oulu2026 has announced a trailblazing new art initiative designed to address the urgent issue of climate change through collaborations between artists and scientists.

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Which big polluters are late submitting climate plans to the UN?

Just a handful of countries have submitted their NDCs on time, including the UK and Brazil.