Europe experiences an exceptional spring heatwave in June 2026. Climate research highlights warming forecasts and concerns about AMOC observations being at risk.
The world's 65 largest banks increased fossil fuel financing by $64bn to $906bn in 2025, contradicting climate commitments. Researchers warn this surge locks in continued coal, oil, and gas production despite global temperature rise.
China's top 16 best-selling cars are all electric vehicles as of May, marking a significant decline in traditional gasoline car sales. The shift reflects structural changes in the world's largest auto market toward electrification.
China's transition to electric and new energy vehicles reduced urban air pollution enough to prevent an estimated 262,000 premature deaths, according to a peer-reviewed study. The findings provide strong real-world evidence that vehicle electrification delivers measurable public health benefits.
The UN warns that oceans face severe and accelerating pressure from human activities, with sea-level rise now doubling at the rate seen a decade ago. Multiple stressors including pollution and industrial fishing are causing widespread biodiversity loss and straining ocean systems.
The Trump administration's plan to dismantle the US ocean observation system would severely degrade weather prediction accuracy and increase errors in ocean heating estimates. Scientists warn this would compromise a vital global network for understanding climate and marine ecosystems.
Trump announces $700m in federal funding for two new coal plants in Alaska and West Virginia using wartime powers. The move contradicts scientific consensus on coal's climate impact despite administration framing it as 'clean energy.'
The U.S. is dismantling the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $386 million network of 900+ sensors that has provided decade-long ocean and climate data. Scientists warn this creates a critical blind spot in monitoring ocean health and climate change.
The US administration is shutting down the Ocean Observatories Initiative and removing its ocean sensors. This action eliminates a critical research operation for monitoring ocean health and climate.
The Trump administration is dismantling an ocean observation system with over 900 instruments used to monitor Atlantic currents at risk of collapse due to climate change. The loss of this data will impair scientists' ability to study critical ocean systems affected by warming.
Yale Environment 360 · Jun 3, 2026 · relevance 9/10
The UN's World Meteorological Organization warns El Niño has an 80% chance of forming by September, with 90% likelihood of persisting until November. The phenomenon is expected to intensify global temperatures and worsen extreme weather patterns worldwide.
Another warm, dry winter could leave Colorado River reservoirs critically depleted, according to new expert projections. The report builds on previous assessments of how federally managed dams will perform under different water availability scenarios.
Inside Climate News · Jun 2, 2026 · relevance 9/10
The Trump administration plans to dismantle the Ocean Observatories Initiative, a $368 million network of over 900 instruments that has provided crucial data on ocean health and climate change for more than a decade.
European energy security concerns following Russia's invasion of Ukraine have highlighted the importance of cross-border electricity cooperation rather than complete energy independence. Increased interconnection between countries is proving more valuable than isolated national energy systems.
Global solar photovoltaic installations are forecast to reach 638 GW in 2026. However, Intertek CEA warns that severe structural oversupply persists, with manufacturing capacity significantly exceeding projected demand.
German researchers developed a solvent-free perovskite-silicon tandem solar cell achieving 27.3% efficiency through sequential evaporation. The scalable technology demonstrated strong stability, retaining 97% efficiency after 6,800 hours of storage.
Nextnova plans to build a 2 GW solar cell manufacturing facility in Oklahoma, expecting production by March 2027 with 300 jobs. The facility could expand to 5 GW capacity as market demand increases.
Nepal faces additional flood threats as debris-blocked rivers upstream form unstable dams that risk bursting. Scientists warn residents and rescue workers in flood-ravaged valleys of potential new waves of inundation.
Inside Climate News · Aug 28, 2026 · relevance 8/10
The Trump administration is expediting environmental review for an 800-mile Alaska oil pipeline reauthorization spanning 30 years. The Bureau of Land Management is also shortening the public comment period for the review.
Inside Climate News · Aug 28, 2026 · relevance 8/10
Africa is experiencing rapid growth in distributed solar installations through households and businesses, with rooftop arrays driving record solar additions. However, most of these installations remain untracked in official statistics, obscuring the true scale of the expansion.
Yale Environment 360 · Aug 28, 2026 · relevance 8/10
Rescue operations resumed in Nepal-Tibet border region after a debris dam burst forced temporary suspension. At least 543 people have been killed in devastating flash floods.
A catastrophic flash flood in Nepal swept through multiple river valleys, causing significant destruction. The author argues this disaster exemplifies the human and economic costs of delayed global climate action.
Over 10,800 US K-12 schools now use solar power, providing renewable energy to approximately 1 in 7 students. Battery storage adoption at these schools remains limited despite the widespread solar infrastructure expansion.
Renewable energy's installed capacity is projected to surpass natural gas by summer 2027, according to new EIA data reviewed by the SUN DAY Campaign. The milestone includes small-scale solar installations across the United States.
BYD's second-quarter net profit surged 29.8% to $1.22 billion, driven by record export volumes despite weakness in the Chinese EV market. The rebound marks the company's first quarterly profit increase in over a year.