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Trump administration relaxes clean‑car rules for 2022‑2031 model years
The Trump administration has relaxed clean‑car rules, easing emissions limits on gasoline vehicles for model years 2022‑2031, a move that environmental groups say undermines climate progress.
29 September 2026
Scientists say seven planetary boundaries breached, warning climate crisis
An annual planetary health report finds seven of nine key Earth-system limits exceeded, signalling unprecedented risk to human flourishing.
23 September 2026
Record-Breaking El Niño Fuels Heatwaves, Floods and Droughts Worldwide
Scientists say the developing El Niño is now the strongest on record, with extreme temperatures in Europe and the US, wildfires in Africa and flash floods in Asia already evident.
22 September 2026
California Governor Declares Emergency Ahead of Record El Niño Storms
Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency on Tuesday as a super‑El Niño threatens unprecedented winter rain and flooding across California.
22 September 2026
More in Climate
EPA Lets Bayer Choose Rules for Dicamba Weedkiller, Documents Reveal
Internal EPA files show the agency let pesticide giant Bayer pick from a menu of regulatory options for the controversial herbicide dicamba.
21 September 2026
UN warns global heating will hit at least 1.8°C, eclipsing Paris target
A UN Environment Programme report says even optimistic emissions cuts will see temperatures rise to 1.8°C, intensifying extreme weather, sea‑level rise and ecosystem loss.
14 September 2026
Romania Shuts Nuclear Plant Amid Record Low Danube Levels
Romania has idled its only nuclear power plant, which supplies a fifth of the nation's electricity, due to critically low water levels in the Danube River caused by persistent heat. The Cernavodă plant is expected to remain offline for at least 10 days.
16 August 2026
Disposable BBQ Ban Imposed Amid Wildfire Threat as Military Deploys
The government has enacted a temporary ban on single-use barbecues, citing a "significant risk" to public safety as a severe drought and heatwave intensify wildfire dangers. Military personnel have also been deployed to assist with firefighting efforts across affected regions.
15 August 2026
World's Oceans Reach Record July Temperatures Amid El Niño Surge
Global ocean temperatures soared to unprecedented levels in July, marking the hottest month on record for the world's seas as El Niño conditions intensify.
10 August 2026
Western Europe Records Hottest Month Ever Amid Persistent Heatwaves
Western Europe registered its highest average monthly temperature on record last month, as prolonged heatwaves continue to affect the region and raise concerns over soil moisture.
10 August 2026
Residents Vow to Defy South West Water Hosepipe Ban After Sewage Spills
A new hosepipe ban by South West Water has triggered widespread public defiance, with residents citing the company's extensive record of sewage pollution and high water prices.
8 August 2026
Climate Change Fuels New Era of Destructive Wildfires
Rising global temperatures and increasingly dry conditions are ushering in a new era of catastrophic wildfires, with communities built near natural landscapes facing heightened risks.
8 August 2026
South Korea Swelters in Record 42.5C Heatwave
South Korea is enduring a record-breaking heatwave, with temperatures soaring to an unprecedented 42.5 degrees Celsius across the Korean Peninsula this week, Al Jazeera reports.
7 August 2026
Britain faces food shortages as drought continues
Britain could face shortages of certain foods as drought continues in parts of England, farmers warn.
3 August 2026
Italy's Major Cities on Highest Heat Alert
Italy's major cities to be placed on highest heat alert due to extreme temperatures
3 August 2026
Solar Power Hits Record Share of Britain's Electricity Mix in July
Solar energy supplied a record 14.4% of Britain's electricity mix in July, driven by a surge in new installations and above-average sunshine hours.
2 August 2026
England's Housing Targets Hang in Balance as Drought Hits Water Supplies
England's ambitious housing plans are under threat as severe drought grips the country, leaving authorities scrambling to find solutions to a looming water crisis.
2 August 2026
US Proposes Deep Colorado River Water Cuts for Southwest States
The US government has unveiled a plan for the Colorado River, proposing significant water cuts for California, Arizona, and Nevada amid severe drought conditions.
1 August 2026
