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Half the world now endures an extra month of extreme heat days, defined as exceeding the 90th percentile of 1991-2020 local temperatures.

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A remote heat flux shift in the subpolar North Atlantic now emerges as the dominant long-term driver of accelerated sea level rise along the U.S. East...

Climate-driven range shifts of venomous snakes are creating fresh public health risks as species move into new areas, forcing health systems to update...

A new Trellis Group report reveals companies are reframing sustainability away from climate pledges toward cost savings and energy security.

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Urban green infrastructure delivers carbon benefits primarily through microclimate cooling, which accounts for 83.7% of total gains and exceeds...

Seven people died in France from a heat wave that set the hottest May day on record, with the national index reaching 24.8°C. Five fatalities involved drowning as temperatures hit 36°C in parts of Brittany.

Two analyses converge on a stark warning: New Orleans has crossed a critical threshold.

• A May 2026 Nature Sustainability study declares coastal...

Luxury condos and homes are rising across the Jersey Shore even as new state flood rules take effect.

• Construction surge: Million-dollar projects...

Three new videos from Healthy Climate New Mexico examine extreme heat through distinct lenses:

• Unsheltered residents: Research details targeted...

Environmental advocates are mounting coordinated resistance to proposed changes in New York's FY2027 budget that would weaken the CLCPA.

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Southeast Asia faces accelerating coastal transformation as sea levels rise faster than global averages, with Philippine Sea rates hitting 5-7 mm/year...

The UN General Assembly's backing of a landmark court opinion could strengthen climate lawsuits at national and regional levels. This marks a key step toward greater international legal accountability for climate action.

The UK's net zero strategy is driving parallel decarbonization in transport and housing with firm timelines and incentives.

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Westport's case study reveals small communities need clear national frameworks for adaptation planning and cost-sharing to build resilience.

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New research from South Asia and Qatar highlights shared urban heat challenges despite different climates.

• South Asian cities show UHRI scores...

The Climate Council labeled Labor's budget a "free kick" for the fossil fuel industry, citing more than $19 billion in annual subsidies. Renewable energy advances continue regardless.

Record Heat Events

• 🔥 UK May Temperature Record: The Met Office confirmed the UK hit 34.8C as the hottest May day on record, exceeding the...

Sea level rise and insurance failures are already driving managed retreat in California coastal towns, revealing the human and economic costs of...