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themandarin.com.auworld1 day ago
Bureau of Meteorology forecasts 2027 heat record
The Bureau of Meteorology says its climate models show a newly formed El Niño may become the strongest on record and could make 2027 the hottest year measured. The same models have prompted internal descriptions of the forecasts as mind blowing and astounding.
newrepublic.comworld1 day ago
Report Finds Attribution Science Improving for Extreme Weather Events
A new assessment concludes that methods for linking individual weather events to climate change are advancing. Researchers said the progress could affect legal cases seeking compensation for damages from severe weather.
sbs.com.auworld2 days ago
Team of 80 Scientists to Sail to Greenland on Research Ship
An international team of about 80 scientists and crew will sail to Greenland aboard the polar research ship RSS David Attenborough to study whether the island's melting glaciers could disrupt a major Atlantic current system and alter Europe's climate.
deadline.comworld3 days ago
Photography Project Visualizes Climate Solutions for West African Coasts
A project in Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Nigeria presents imagined images of coastal protection measures. It draws on three years of research and has been shown as a traveling exhibition. Semafor reported the details on July 15, 2026.
Fox Newspolitics4 days agoUpdated
Conservative Groups Request Senate Probe of Justice Kagan's Recusal in Climate Liability Case
Nearly two dozen conservative organizations sent a letter Monday to Senate Judiciary Committee leaders requesting an inquiry into Justice Elena Kagan's failure to recuse from Suncor Energy v. Boulder County. The letter cited her foreword to a scientific evidence manual whose clim…
winnipegfreepress.comworld5 days ago
New High Court Division for Tribunal Appeals Begins Operations in Nairobi
Chief Justice Martha Koome established the division, which began operations July 1 at the Milimani Law Courts. It will handle appeals from specialized tribunals except the Tax Appeals Tribunal.
foxnews.compolitics6 days ago
Trump Administration Appoints Matthew Wielicki to Lead U.S. Global Change Research Program
The Trump administration has named Matthew Wielicki to oversee the U.S. Global Change Research Program, which produces the National Climate Assessment. Wielicki, a former geochemist, has publicly questioned mainstream climate science conclusions. The appointment follows the dismi…
Fox Newspolitics7 days ago
EPA Administrator Zeldin Says Climate Projections Show Range of Outcomes
Fox News reported that EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin stated climate projections represent a range of possible outcomes rather than certainties. He spoke at the Great American State Fair on Thursday. The comments coincide with administration moves to revisit the 2009 Endangerment F…
Los Angeles Timesscience7 days ago
China Issues Five-Year Climate Plan Through 2028
The plan details steps to integrate renewable power into factories, data centers and transport. It covers 2026-2028 and maintains existing emissions targets.
world7 days ago
Outgoing Colombia environment minister warns incoming administration could reverse climate policies
The outgoing environment minister said the incoming government supports fracking and fossil fuel development and expressed concern over climate skepticism among some officials. She cited risks to deforestation reduction, ecosystem restoration, and Indigenous territorial governanc…
swarajyamag.comscience7 days ago
Administration selects former geochemist to lead National Climate Assessment
The Trump administration has appointed a former geochemist without formal climate-science training to oversee the federal government's required report on climate impacts. The appointee previously criticized established climate research and left an academic post three years ago.
winnipegfreepress.comworld8 days ago
Climate models gain precision as political scrutiny increases
Researchers can now complete attribution studies during ongoing heat waves. A National Academies report on the field is scheduled for release July 16.
ZeroHedgefinance8 days ago
El Niño May Become Strongest Since 1950, Climate Center Says
The U.S. Climate Prediction Center reported that sea-surface temperatures at least 1°C above normal have spread across the central and eastern equatorial Pacific. The agency assigned an 81% chance the event ranks among the largest on record since 1950 and a 97% chance it persists…
Yonhapworld9 days ago
South Korea and Mongolia Sign MOU on Renewable Energy Cooperation
South Korea and Mongolia signed a memorandum of understanding on July 9 to cooperate on renewable energy development, power infrastructure and climate policy. The agreement was reached in Ulaanbaatar during a summit between the two countries' presidents.
news.sky.comworld9 days agoUpdated
North Sea Gas Field Awaits Regulator Decision on Production Start
The operator of the Jackdaw gas field says the project is ready to supply up to 6% of UK demand from October if approved. A court previously ruled the original consents unlawful because climate impacts were not assessed.
vox.comworld9 days ago
Several countries increase deportations and tighten border rules
Officials in multiple nations have expanded deportation efforts and border enforcement measures. The actions follow increased migration linked to conflict, persecution, and climate factors.
thedailyblog.co.nzfinance9 days ago
New Zealand Bill Would Bar Private Lawsuits Over Greenhouse Gas Emissions and End Active Climate Case
The New Zealand government introduced legislation amending the Climate Change Response Act of 2002 to remove the ability of private parties to bring civil litigation relating to GHG emissions. The bill applies to active cases and is likely to pass. Similar protections for energy…
abcnews.go.comworld10 days ago
Massachusetts observatory records first ripe blueberry of season
The nation's oldest continuously operated weather observatory in Milton, Massachusetts, recorded the season's first ripe blueberry on July 8, 2026. Staff use the date as one indicator of local climate conditions.
Science Newsscience10 days ago
British-funded robots to study Greenland glacier melt starting July 16
The GIANT expedition will send submarines, sensors and aircraft to study ice-ocean boundaries in southeast and northwest Greenland. Science News reported the $26 million project aims to improve data for climate models.
middleeasteye.netfinance11 days ago
Report Received of Tanker Incident 8 Nautical Miles East of Oman’s Limah
UK Maritime authorities received a report of an incident involving a tanker struck by an unknown projectile. The location is 8 nautical miles east of Oman’s Limah.
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news.sky.comworld11 days ago
74 wildfires active in northwestern Ontario; most under observation as thunderstorm and tornado watches issued
More than 70 wildfires are active across the region as of Monday afternoon. Environment and Climate Change Canada issued tornado watches and severe thunderstorm alerts for multiple districts while heat warnings remain in place for several communities.
makeuseof.comtechnology12 days ago
AI tools alter political meaning in user drafts on abortion and climate topics
A study found AI drafting tools reversed the intended meaning of posts on topics including atheism, climate change, and abortion. The changes occurred across models from multiple companies even when users instructed the tools to preserve original wording.
news.sky.comfinance12 days ago
Europe Records Hottest June on Record with 1,300 Heat-Related Deaths
Many European countries logged their hottest June on record during heatwaves that killed more than 1,300 people. A World Weather Attribution study linked the extreme temperatures directly to climate change.
abcnews.go.compolitics14 days ago
Democratic governors urge Congress to reject Stop Climate Shakedowns Act
Democratic governors and attorneys general sent letters asking Congress to reject legislation that would shield oil and gas companies from climate-related lawsuits. The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear a related case involving ExxonMobil and Suncor Energy in its fall term.
forbes.comworld14 days ago
Unesco Draft Keeps Great Barrier Reef Off Endangered List
Unesco's draft decision maintains the reef's World Heritage status. The report notes ongoing pressures from coral bleaching and climate change while acknowledging Australian efforts on water quality and fisheries.
thehindu.comscience15 days ago
Scientists Link Recent U.S. Heat Wave to Climate Change
Researchers determined that current heat wave conditions would have been virtually impossible without climate change. The assessment compared present temperatures to pre-industrial climate patterns.
theconversation.compolitics15 days ago
Appeals court allows removal of climate and history materials from national parks
A federal appeals court ruled that the government does not have to restore materials on climate change, immigration and slavery that were removed from national parks. The decision reverses a lower court order that had required reinstallation within 21 days.
jpost.comscience15 days ago
Knesset committee holds debate on climate engineering claims
The Interior Affairs and Environment Committee met this week after two lawmakers requested discussion of claims that particles are being sprayed into the atmosphere. Officials from several agencies stated no such activity is occurring in Israel.
pakistantoday.com.pkworld16 days ago
World Bank Approves $265 Million Loan for Morocco Hydropower Project
The board cleared financing for the 300 MW Ifahsa facility one day after retiring a 45 percent climate-spending target. The project is expected to support 1 GW of renewable capacity and cut 1.7 million tons of annual CO₂ emissions.
Japan Timesworld16 days ago
June Heat Wave Breaks Temperature Records Across Europe
Record temperatures above 40 C disrupted power, transport and outdoor work in multiple countries. Spain recorded 1,000 excess deaths linked to the heat. The European Union has spent 72 percent of its 2021-2025 climate budget on emissions reduction and 18 percent on adaptation.
news.sky.comworld16 days ago
Rwanda Seeks $86 Million in Climate Disaster Aid After 899 Deaths Since 2022
The Rwandan government has requested funds from the Global Shield against Climate Risks to bolster emergency response. €10 million of the proposal has already been approved. The move follows a national risk assessment and ongoing World Bank partnerships.
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theglobeandmail.compolitics16 days ago
Inquiry Hears Testimony on Chilima's Remarks About Death and Burial
A parliamentary inquiry into the June 2024 plane crash that killed Vice President Saulos Chilima received testimony on July 1 from a close acquaintance. Kelvin Sentala told lawmakers the remark attributed to Chilima was a vernacular expression about mortality rather than a premon…
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theglobeandmail.comworld17 days ago
Climate Change Expands List of Uninsurable Assets, Allianz Executive Says
Rising climate-related losses are pushing more properties and infrastructure beyond standard insurance coverage. Allianz officials described the trend during recent industry discussions.
soranews24.comworld17 days ago
Sharon D Clarke to Play Othello in RSC Production Set in Climate-Changed Future
GB News reported that Sharon D Clarke will star as Othello in a Royal Shakespeare Company staging reimagined as a Black lesbian woman. The production runs February to April 2027 in Stratford-upon-Avon.
thenarwhal.capolitics17 days ago
Carney Ends Carbon Price and Oil-Cap, Expands LNG Exports but Issues No New Climate Plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney posted a video Tuesday stating the prior climate plan was unsustainable and too costly. The government has ended the consumer carbon price and oil and gas pollution cap while advancing new pipelines and LNG sales.
en.globes.co.ilworld18 days ago
UN Agency Says Transport Infrastructure Must Adapt to Climate Risks
The United Nations regional economic commission warned Tuesday that roads, railways, ports and airports across Europe, North America and central Asia face rising damage from flooding, heat and permafrost thaw. Officials said early upgrades could cut long-term costs by half.
slate.comfinance18 days ago
Germany's ARD Airs Campaign Urging Reduced Air Conditioning Use During Heatwave
Germany's public broadcaster ARD ran a climate awareness campaign calling for less air conditioning. The spots aired amid a severe European heatwave. @unusual_whales reported the broadcast.
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profootballtalk.nbcsports.comsports19 days ago
Dallas Stadium to Host Australia Versus Egypt in Round of 32
AT&T Stadium, renamed Dallas Stadium for the tournament, will host the Australia versus Egypt match on July 4. The venue features a retractable roof, climate control, and a large east-west window wall that has caused sun glare during afternoon games.
en.antaranews.comscience19 days ago
Climate Groups Shift Focus to Opposing Data Center Construction
Local campaigns against new data centers have drawn participation from climate organizations after the Green New Deal Network ended operations. Activists cite electricity demand, water use, and ratepayer costs as primary concerns.
opindia.comworld19 days ago
South Korea and East Timor Agree to Expand Cooperation on Climate, Infrastructure and Education
The two countries' foreign ministers met in Seoul and agreed to broaden ties in climate change projects, infrastructure, education and law enforcement. East Timor's foreign minister made the first official visit by a counterpart since diplomatic relations began in 2002.
theconversation.compolitics19 days ago
Report Identifies Over 260 Fossil Fuel Industry Programs in Schools and Youth Sports
A climate advocacy group documented more than 260 programs funded by coal, oil and gas companies in Australian schools and children's sports. Researchers found over $50 million spent on six of the programs alone.
news.google.comfinance20 days ago
Turkey and Australia Propose 35% Global Electrification Target by 2035
Turkey and Australia have put forward a voluntary plan for electricity to supply 35 percent of worldwide final energy demand by 2035. The proposal will be presented at the COP31 climate summit that Turkey is hosting.
upi.comworld21 days ago
Paris Bans Public Alcohol Sales and Consumption During Heat Wave
Authorities in Paris restricted alcohol sales and public drinking starting noon Friday to reduce strain on hospitals. The measures coincide with a red heat alert and reports of 55 drownings across France. A new study links the heat wave to human-caused climate change.
world21 days ago
Europe Records Highest Temperatures as Netherlands Issues First Red Heat Alert
Record temperatures hit parts of Europe while the Netherlands issued its first-ever national red alert for extreme heat. Officials linked the conditions to climate change.
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Timeworld21 days ago
London Climate Action Week Draws 100,000 While Prime Minister Resigns
The gathering highlighted London's role in green finance through investment summits and project plans. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned the same Monday morning the week began. Record heat prompted school cancellations during the events.
New Scientistworld22 days ago
European Heatwave Breaks June Temperature Records; Dozens Drown in France
Daytime temperatures exceeded 40°C across western Europe during the week ending 26 June 2026. A World Weather Attribution analysis released the same day found the heatwave would have been virtually impossible without human-caused climate change.
Washington Examinerpolitics22 days ago
EPA repeals 2009 endangerment finding on greenhouse gases
The agency ended the 2009 legal determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health. The move removes the regulatory basis for multiple federal climate rules. Officials said the repeal aligns with statutory limits on agency authority.
gamereactor.eupolitics22 days ago
French officials defend climate adaptation record
The French government reached peak temperatures on June 25 during a heatwave that began a week earlier. Officials responded to criticism over preparedness for climate effects by citing prior work on adaptation measures.
thehindu.comscience22 days ago
French Court Orders TotalEnergies to Include Client Emissions in Climate Plan
A Paris court ruled that TotalEnergies must account for emissions from its customers under France's Corporate Duty of Vigilance law. The decision marks the first application of the statute to climate-related obligations.
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news.google.comworld22 days ago
Turkey Excludes Cyprus From COP31 Preparations Over Non-Recognition of Greek Cypriot Administration
The European Union criticized Turkey on Thursday for excluding Cyprus from two preparatory meetings for the November COP31 climate summit. EU climate commissioner Wopke Hoekstra said the bloc would not accept the exclusion of any member state.
deccanchronicle.comworld22 days ago
Swedish climate minister brings infant to EU Council meeting
Sweden's climate minister attended an EU Council meeting in Luxembourg while accompanied by her three-month-old son. The appearance drew attention to Sweden's parental leave policies that allow parents to balance professional duties with newborn care.
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nationalobserver.compolitics22 days ago
Former NOAA staff launch private site with climate data after government moves content to NOAA.gov
Climate.us opened this week with recreated data tools and archives from the shuttered Climate.gov. The project is led by ex-NOAA employees and funded through crowdsourcing plus a private grant.
rte.iefinance22 days ago
London climate event cancelled amid heat warning
Organisers cancelled a Wednesday event on extreme heat after the Met Office issued a red weather warning for Greater London. The gathering was part of Climate Action Week and scheduled at the Shaw Library at the London School of Economics.
France 24world22 days ago
Paris Court Orders TotalEnergies to Address Scope 3 Emissions but Declines to Limit Production or Set Targets
A Paris court ruled Thursday that TotalEnergies must disclose climate risks from emissions of its oil and gas products and amend its vigilance plan within six months. The decision applies France’s 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law to climate issues for the first time but rejec…
GB Newspolitics23 days ago
King Charles Hosts Reception at St James's Palace on Super Pollutants
GB News reported that King Charles welcomed about 250 guests to a Throne Room event organized by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev and Azerbaijan's ambassador praised the King's environmental work. The gathering highlighted efforts t…
jpost.comworld23 days ago
Paris Court to Rule on TotalEnergies Climate Lawsuit
A Paris court is scheduled to issue a ruling Thursday in a case that seeks to require TotalEnergies to cut oil and gas output. The lawsuit, filed by several NGOs and the city of Paris, marks the first use of France's 2017 corporate duty of vigilance law in a climate context.
Newsweekworld23 days ago
Newsweek Hosts Farm to Future Summit on Sustainable Wellness During London Climate Action Week
Newsweek organized the Farm to Future: Sustainable Wellness Summit on Tuesday in London. The event featured six panels, two keynotes and a fireside chat on supply chains, regulation and corporate programs.
France 24science24 days ago
Heat Dome Brings High Temperatures and Some Event Changes Across Parts of Europe
A stationary high-pressure system has created a heat dome over Europe, with temperatures forecast to reach 39 degrees Celsius in the UK and 40 degrees Celsius elsewhere. France has placed half the country under red alert while organizers cancel sessions at London Climate Action W…
news.sky.comworld24 days ago
UK forecast to hit 37C this week
Much of the UK faces a record-breaking heatwave with temperatures potentially reaching 37C in south-east England. Scientists say the records are consistent with climate trends and that hotter summers are likely in coming decades.
France 24science24 days ago
UK Climate Report Shows Renewables and Electric Cars Advancing While Heat Pump Uptake Slows
The Climate Change Committee published its latest assessment on Wednesday showing strong renewable energy progress and electric vehicle uptake but sharply slower heat pump installations. Chair Nigel Topping warned that policy reversals would harm investor confidence and raise liv…