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The world has reached a sobering climate milestone—global temperatures last year exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, officially breaching the critical threshold set by the Paris Agreement. While this doesn’t permanently doom our climate goals, it signals that time is running…
A powerful coalition of more than 60 energy companies, environmental organizations, and anti-poverty charities has issued an urgent warning to Chancellor Rachel Reeves: don’t sacrifice home insulation funding to balance the budget. The groups argue that cutting financial support for…
Climate protesters in the UK are being subjected to unusually restrictive conditions upon their release from prison—conditions typically reserved for individuals convicted of extremism-related offenses, according to a new report. The case of Ella Ward, a 22-year-old Just Stop Oil…
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is drawing criticism for his latest climate position ahead of COP30, the upcoming UN climate summit in Brazil. In a recent essay, the billionaire philanthropist argues that limited climate funding should prioritize adaptation measures and poverty…
England could face its worst water crisis in decades if winter rainfall falls short of normal levels, prompting government officials and water companies to develop unprecedented emergency response plans. The Met Office’s long-term weather forecast predicts below-average precipitation this winter,…
The world has crossed a sobering threshold: global temperatures last year averaged more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels, officially breaching the Paris Agreement’s critical target. While this doesn’t permanently doom our climate goals, it signals that time is running dangerously…
Despite President Trump’s promise that rolling back environmental regulations will make cars cheaper, his anti-climate policies are actually increasing costs for American drivers and automakers alike. New vehicle prices have already crossed $50,000 for the first time, and the average…
Renowned British artist Luke Jerram is taking the long view with his latest creation—a living art installation that won’t reach maturity until long after he’s gone. The artist, famous for his massive sculptural works including the seven-meter “Museum of the…
In the quiet countryside of Somerset, England, a magical scene unfolds each summer evening. Tiny green lights flicker beneath hedgerows as female glow-worms emit their ethereal glow, desperately seeking mates in what may be one of nature’s most enchanting mating…
A devastating cycle is unfolding across West Africa, where widespread deforestation is accelerating a water crisis that now threatens over 122 million people in Ghana, Niger, and Nigeria. A comprehensive 12-year study using satellite data has revealed the stark reality:…
