Extreme heat more dangerous for people 60 and over than previously thought
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Study finds older adults could face harmful heat stress at just 1.5C of warming above preindustrial levels
The country touts plans for what could be North America’s largest-ever clean energy investment,
Vegetable and grain growers call for urgent action,
Backlash from nurses,
Wind federation (BWE) president tells newsweekly energy minister Reiche's plans risk bringing renewables expansion to a halt and are unconstitutional
The latest game from ‘reality-inspired’ studio the Pixel Hunt sees you transporting precious human cargo – and deciding what to do with it
Richard Tice suggested Britain should 'adapt' to the climate crisis, arguing we 'can't stop it', at a Reform UK press conference. When asked if climate change was real during the Q&A section of the event, the party's deputy leader sought to downplay the catastrophic effects of the crisis, including on crops, animal habitats and human health, amid the extended period of hot and dry weather this summer.
Investors are betting that regulators may be over-rewarding grid investments, with Iberdrola,
As warming seas push native species to cooler waters farther north,
Research shows heat amplifies the dangers of pesticides for farmworkers,
Even under a new president, analysts and insiders don’t see a path for a U.S.
A recent poll showed overwhelming support from Wyomingites for public land.
Energy minister Aasland says quality scrutiny on Utsira Nord subsidy scheme to be presented together with budget for next year
Belgium wildfire creeps closer to German border,
Developers who move early into hybrid projects that include storage will be the ones selling into the hours that pay,
Extreme weather has raised the significance of Cop17 talks starting this week on tackling drought and land degradation
With heatwaves now recognised as disasters,
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 17 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02712-y The influence of fine particulate pollution (PM2.5) on plant water-use efficiency remains poorly understood. The authors highlight that PM2.5 exerts a primarily negative effect across scales due to asymmetric effects on photosynthesis and evapotranspiration.
The prime minister acted on Friday in the wake of a series of wildfires across the country
As wildfires rage across Europe and Britain swelters through its hottest summer on record,
As parts of Beth Chatto’s visionary drought-tolerant gardens in Essex turn brown,
Indigenous Xinca villagers burn plastic to dispose of it and stoke cooking fires, unwittingly exposing themselves, their children and environment to deadly pollutants.
Western automakers ignored smaller markets like Argentina. But China saw potential—and that bet is paying off.
Welcome to Inside Climate, a podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In this episode, co-host Jake Bolster sits down with reporters Georgina Gustin and Lisa Sorg to talk about the wide-ranging impacts of how America fattens animals to become the meat that people eat.
Fire has always be part of life on the grasslands, but has grown worse due to rising temperatures and severe droughts.
The Guardian travelled 100 miles along the EU’s longest river,
Exclusive: More than 100 homes on King Charles and Prince William’s inherited estates have EPC ratings of F or G
Many complained online that piercingly loud tone was ‘overreach’ while others lamented lack of action on decarbonisation
Climate change will almost certainly feature prominently in any multi-state litigation over the Colorado River.
A railway project Brazil says will reduce emissions will also cut through sacred Xavante sites.By Gabriel Matias Castilho
Um projeto ferroviário que o governo Brasileiro diz que reduzirá emissões de gases estufa também passará por cima de terras sagradas da tribo Xavante.Por Gabriel Matias Castilho
For years, NextEra Energy boasted it was a “leading clean energy company.”
State regulators face calls to better protect low-income,
The largest such expansion in U.S. history, it will allow access to 92 million acres across 32 states.
PM steps up climate response with measures including better water access and support for building farm reservoirs
On Thursday July 16th, a group of Sabin Center staff and summer interns boarded the shuttle from Morningside Heights to travel to the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory (LDEO) for an incredible day of learning about the science behind the work we do to combat the climate crisis and advance climate justice.
Thursday has been described by residents as ‘horrendous’, ‘distressing’ and ‘one of the scariest days of my life’
‘High coral cover is evidence of recovery and resilience,
Bank of America analysts reiterate Buy rating for European power giants after latest financials
Our weekly round-up of moves in the wind power and wider renewable energy sectors
Front group lauds purported benefits of data centers without disclosing its backer.By Lisa Sorg HENDERSON, N.C.—On a recent summer evening Mitzi Parrott, who lives in Vance County, saw a television commercial on the evening news that gave her pause. Kathie Hamm and Bobbie Lequire, also of Vance County, saw it, too, streaming on Sling and posted on Nextdoor.
A new law gives companies a simple way to raise the bar for lawsuits.
Households near the reserve burn plastic waste,
Weather forecasts once gave Britons something safe to chat about.
Iberdrola plans to double the capacity of Whitelee, already the UK’s largest onshore wind farm,
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 14 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02691-0 Although many cities have set net-zero targets, there is limited understanding of their residual emissions strategies. An analysis of 103 European cities reveals best practices but also a potential over-reliance on temporary land-based carbon removal and the limited robustness of compensation strategies.
Prolonged heatwaves are turning summers into deadly heat traps,
Canadian developer expects to complete major projects in Poland and Taiwan while advancing battery storage and onshore wind globally
The 27,736-acre Sand Creek Fire has burned through parts of Maverick Mountain Ski Area, forced evacuations and threatened Elkhorn Hot Springs,
Utility-scale solar leads by a mile, followed by batteries. Fossil fuels, not so much.By Dan Gearino It’s been a wild first half of the year in the U.S. power sector, with announcements of gigantic natural gas power plants and some long-awaited renewable energy projects coming online.
In the first of a series of articles on the impact of curtailment in Europe’s major renewable energy markets,
Energy minister to make announcement on tender details in September,
Australian ultrarunner Mina Guli has run thousands of miles around the world to witness the water crisis on the ground and campaign for solutions.By Maya McDaniel
As cities heat up, a beloved community garden holds a key to a cooler, safer future.By Nina Sablan In the concrete jungle of North Philadelphia, a garden blooms in vivid color. Flowers, vegetable beds and fruit trees thrive on a quiet street corner where the rattle of trains passing overhead or music escaping from a car’s open window are the only disruptions to the chatter of songbirds that flit between the trees.
A new peer-reviewed study suggests that productivity for fossil fuel companies boosted by AI tools will increase global emissions by nearly 5 percent.By Arcelia Martin
'Robust' underlying performance spurs appetite for growth but company is reaching its limits on US impairments
This was 'more than just a strong quarter' for Danish wind turbine manufacturer as it enjoys biggest share price jump in 14 years
Federal judge allows Trump administration to reopen EDF's New Jersey array's approvals despite tightened legal standards
German utility expects higher investments after securing majority stake in transmission system operator (TSO) Amprion
Hackers used vulnerabilities of DSO's data network to breach wind farm's systems but attack separate power plant, according to report that expert says should make 'uncomfortable reading'
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 13 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02730-w Climate change is expected to alter oceanic circulation, with the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) at risk of collapse. This work shows that the stability of the AMOC is dependent on the rate of atmospheric CO2 change rather than having a fixed threshold.
Environmental justice advocates see his new executive order as a step in the right direction as national opposition to the industry grows.By Keerti Gopal
Activists gathered nearly 13,000 signatures on a petition to levy fees on chemical plants and refineries during drought.By Dylan Baddour
Danish wind turbine manufacturer enjoys one of sharpest share price increases in recent history on back of strong results
Denmark learned lessons after previous auction failure and has now delivered its own masterclass for offshore wind industry, argues Kristian Ascanius Jacobsen,
My child and I were bonding over our hit-and-miss approach to reaping crops.
To overcome functional extinction in Indonesian waters, global aquariums are airlifting zebra sharks back to the Pacific.
As the Sandy Fire approached the Santa Susana Field Laboratory in May, state and local officials had to move quickly to assess how safe the air was amid radiation concerns as the fire burned a quarter mile from the contaminated area.By Steven Rodas,
In primary races for Congress, the state legislature and attorney general,
Lemir Teron argues in a new book that the current moment calls for resistance,
EnBW and Vestas still need to replace the damaged blade,
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Danish wind turbine manufacturer sees revenue and profit margin soaring in second quarter
German developer asserts no quid pro quo in latest lease buyout that has decimated Biden's legacy and eliminated a third of the area slated for development
As Trump’s agencies shrink, narrow their role and reduce enforcement, politically connected Energy Transfer is steering a slow clean-up of fuel it spilled into drinking water near the Delaware River.
Research shows climate change is driving loneliness.
Editorial: The response to this summer’s record heat and drought should be led by ministers – not left to the emergency services
By Dylan Baddour As Corpus Christi teetered on the edge of a water supply disaster earlier this year, community organizers circulated a petition to dramatically increase the price of water for the region’s large industrial users during drought. They gathered almost 13,000 signatures, more than enough to put their proposal—called the Fair Water Amendment—on the ballot in November.
Danish offshore wind turbine installation giant has gone on spending spree after seeing profits soar over the last year
It doesn’t have to be this way. We know what needs to be done Disturbing news about our water resources is now constant and unrelenting. In just the past few weeks, media have reported that Puerto Rico is suffering a deep water crisis as severe drought has cut water supplies to thousands. The Rhine and Po rivers in Europe are at record low levels. The seven states sharing the Colorado River in the US are fighting over unprecedented shortages, while its major reservoirs have shrunk to their lowest levels since they were built.
Flooding, offshore wind projects,
Move underlines continuing Japanese interest in investing in UK offshore wind farm projects
Utilities serving thousands of Texans exceed legal limits for radium.By Martha Pskowski IMPERIAL, Texas—Many residents of this small town drive long distances to buy bottled water instead of opening up the tap.
The U.S. Senate Committee on Indian Affairs passed the Crow Revenue Act,
A Norwegian onshore wind developer must search through nearby lakes before any permission can be granted,
A draft reform of Germany's Wind at Sea Act extends offshore turbine lifespans by ten years and sets annual auctions of up to 4.8GW of new capacity
Falling power prices and construction setback blamed for drop in profit
The stations can become “underground saunas” in the summer.
Amid world pressure from heatwaves and fertiliser shortages,
German manufacturer expects positive financial trend to last through 2028
Chinese manufacturer is keen to supply UK offshore wind farms but its machines were banned by the Starmer government over security concerns
A new American Meteorological Society report paints a grim picture of the global climate.By Bob Berwyn
Social media influencers and celebrities are being leveraged in the administration's latest campaign that could stifle power generation and destroy livelihoods
Extreme conditions in Washington and Oregon have fueled fast-moving fires,
Two long-serving staff members depart Danish wind turbine manufacturer
Unhealthy air is making a comeback in the Keystone state,
Copenhagen-based company stretching its lead as biggest offshore wind turbine installation vessel operator
SSE, RWE and TotalEnergies all have major offshore wind projects in play for latest UK government Contracts for Difference auction,
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 10 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02724-8 The authors quantify the global emergence of hourly heat extremes (HHEs), highlighting exposure overlooked by daily metrics. HHEs will increase fourfold by the end of the century under high emissions, with low- and middle-income countries, as well as successive generations, facing disproportionate exposure.
Nature Climate Change,
In Nebraska, Blackshirt Feeders LP is building the country’s largest feedlot for 200,000 beef cattle on a square-mile slab of concrete.By Georgina Gustin
Building trades spent the past five years preparing for an offshore wind boom that went bust. Now, U.S.
As residents, nature wardens and experts consider the damage to the heathland and how to restore it,
Countries increasingly need each other’s assistance to fight fires.
Gas makes up nearly half of the 200-plus gigawatts lined up for a grid-connection study.
Feeling the heat on high energy prices,
Scientists race to untangle complex links between exposure and mortality as fire weather grows more prevalent
Riverview LLP’s operations are increasingly meeting with pushback amid concerns over its climate and water impacts.By Georgina Gustin
On August 4, 2026, the Court of Appeals for the D.C.
Anna Mascolo moves from oil to wind giant as veteran Vestas name steps down
Analysts point to a ‘rift’ in how hyperscalers approach clean energy and report emissions,
While many US businesses saw relief for their import duties,
While many leaders compare the wildfire crisis to the second world war,
Florida reserves its deepest aid from a federal water fund for small towns,
Renewables make up 70 percent of the state’s future electricity generation,
The city has made serious strides toward its long-term sustainability goals.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02715-9 Changes in the Earth system may persist long after atmospheric CO2 levels decline. This study examines ocean acidification and how it will persist in ocean regions globally, with the Arctic identified as the area that experiences relief from acidification the latest under negative emissions.
Nature Climate Change, Published online: 06 August 2026; doi:10.1038/s41558-026-02726-6 The authors integrate dendrochronological records with range shifts to show that shifts in montane tree species are tightly linked to tree hydraulic properties. While climate-sensitive species track warming to higher elevations, stress-resistant species expand downslope.
Lone Star State's race to lead US AI development falters amid a growing backlash around power prices and resource use
Global giant tells investors it bought site of pioneering TwinHub that was first to win UK floating wind CfD
Christian Bruch says EU needs to be involved in decisions over potential European wind turbine super-player
French power giant strikes agreement that steps away from ’traditional,
City agencies are appealing a court order that requires them to notify New Yorkers whenever sewage may be discharged into local waterways.By Lauren Dalban
In the Pocono Mountains,
Floating offshore wind offers energy security, industrial independence, and a lever for economic and social change in local communities.
Head of Danish renewable energy association identified two key things government should do to build on today’s auction success
Sixteen years on, the senior offshore service specialist is returning to Vestas as a lead project manager
Residents say they were left out of the decision-making process for a project that includes hundreds of polluting diesel generators.By Lisa Sorg
A new study found key disparities in race,
US renewable biogas arm on the block as dismantling of former chief Looney's green empire continues
Denmark hands out two contracts for new offshore wind projects in its waters,
The contamination is detailed in documents made public as part of federal litigation over the now-closed facility.
Felix Farber, former head of EMEA lubricants business raised to new role in wake of departure of Anna Mascolo to Vestas
Test how closely you had your finger on the pulse of the global wind industry in July with our new monthly quiz
The new study seeks to help countries across the European Union determine the most important wetlands to restore.By Avril Silva
Anna Mascolo joins global wind power giant as long serving European chief prepares to leave
French supermajor buys European wind and solar assets from oil giant peer
A small nonprofit with an innovative approach to predator-livestock conflicts is trying to ease Colorado ranchers’ concerns about wolves.Story and photos by Jake Bolster
By Kiley Price, Jake Bolster, Katie Surma Welcome to Inside Climate, a podcast from the staff of Inside Climate News. In this episode, co-host Kiley Price sits down with reporter Katie Surma to discuss an impactful investigation they worked on about sloth deaths. Kiley also talks with reporter Jake Bolster about a potential new frontier in wolf and livestock conflict management.
Council leaders say crumbling infrastructure and lack of water are jeopardising government’s plans for new homes
PM has long history of speaking out on realities of global heating but political opponents remain unnmoved
Exhausted firefighters,
For decades, activists have fought to end Faroese dolphin hunts, known as the grindadráp.
And what people just like you are doing about it.Interview by Paloma Beltran, Living on Earth From our collaborating partner Living on Earth, public radio’s environmental news magazine, an interview by Paloma Beltran with Judith Enck, the founder of advocacy group Beyond Plastics.
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