Briefing: Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records
Strategic angle: Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closures.
Briefing: US states sue Trump EPA over decision to repeal bedrock climate finding
Strategic angle: Lawsuit claims the rescission of the endangerment finding was illegal, threatening public health.
Briefing: Researchers link carbon fiber weakening in aircraft to total moisture content
Strategic angle: New research reveals moisture absorption is crucial in carbon fiber degradation, impacting aircraft safety.
Briefing: UK to cut climate aid to developing countries by 14% to £2bn a year in ‘refocus’
Strategic angle: Move will put national security and lives overseas at risk, critics say, as overall UK aid budget is slashed to 0.3% of gross national income.
Briefing: New ice core studies expand histories of greenhouse gases and ocean temperature to 3 million years
Strategic angle: New analyses of ancient ice from Antarctica are extending Earth's climate records and enhancing understanding of climate change over 3 million years.
Briefing: Colliding dust and the sparks of creation: Carbon-coated grains provide new clue to life's early energy
Strategic angle: Two microscopic grains collide and produce a tiny spark, potentially providing the energy necessary for the emergence of life on Earth.
Briefing: Light-activated material offers new approach to carbon dioxide conversion
Strategic angle: Scientists have developed a new material that can use sunlight and water to convert carbon dioxide into carbon monoxide, paving the way for sustainable fuel and chemical production.
Briefing: Using cow dung for sustainable carbon dioxide capture
Strategic angle: Exploring innovative methods to combat climate change through natural resources.
Briefing: Carbon nanotube 'black paint' absorbs terahertz radiation to cut 6G interference
Strategic angle: Skoltech researchers develop a key component for enhancing 6G communication technology.
Briefing: Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US
Strategic angle: Water shortages and rising heat are putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting.
Briefing: Brazil's new climate plan prioritizes stopping deforestation
Strategic angle: President Lula is pledging to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030 and is calling for a reduction of greenhouse gases by 67% compared with 2005 levels.
Briefing: Carbon trading cuts emissions better than carbon taxes
Strategic angle: A global study reveals that carbon trading is more effective in reducing emissions compared to carbon taxes.
Briefing: Could reduced air pollution from climate mitigation boost crop yields and lower hunger risk?
Strategic angle: An international research team found that climate mitigation consistent with the 1.5 °C target could raise global hunger risk in 2050 by 17% compared to a baseline scenario.
Briefing: 4 ways Trump is sabotaging climate action around the world
Strategic angle: In just the last year, the Trump administration has derailed an international carbon tax, boosted forecasts for oil and gas, and sought to silence an island nation’s climate campaign.
Briefing: Germany misses climate targets as emissions barely fall in 2025
Strategic angle: Greenhouse gases dropped just 0.1% last year as environment minister criticises lack of improvement.
Briefing: ‘Unprecedented in the past 3.6 million years’: How human-made climate change is making days longer
Strategic angle: Human activity is responsible for slowing Earth’s spin and making days longer, according to a new study.
Briefing: Q&A: How climate change and war threaten Iran’s water supplies
Strategic angle: Climate change, war and mismanagement are putting Iran’s water supply under major strain, experts warn.
Briefing: Seagrass is a secret weapon against climate change. Can eco-moorings protect it from boat anchors?
Strategic angle: Anchors are damaging Posidonia seagrass, a key Mediterranean habitat that stores carbon, filters seawater and supports marine life.
Briefing: White House plan to break up iconic U.S. climate lab moves forward
Strategic angle: The White House is advancing its proposal to restructure a key climate research facility.
Briefing: Self-regenerating catalyst restores its own performance, advancing CO₂ conversion technology
Strategic angle: Innovative catalyst technology promises to enhance carbon dioxide conversion efficiency, crucial for carbon neutrality.