UK could be 27C and hotter than Hawaii ahead of changeable bank holiday weather Friday could be the hottest day of the year so far, the Met Office said. Evening Standard · Apr 30
What Is Glyphosate? MAHA Base Cheers After House Blocks Pesticide Shield for Bayer's Roundup US House passes amendment removing Bayer pesticide protections, sparking debate over glyphosate lawsuits, MAHA response, and farm policy. International Business Times UK · May 1
Solar ranch in Tennessee aims to prove grazing cattle under the panels is a farmland win-win A Tennessee solar developer is betting that cattle-grazing and solar panels can coexist — and benefit farmers as well as the electric grid The Independent UK · Apr 30
Here's how to grow your own food with less water, even in a drought After one of the worst snow years on record in the western United States, communities must live with less water The Independent UK · Apr 30
Nations move fossil fuel debate from pledges to strategies in Colombia The world’s first conference on phasing out fossil fuels has ended in Colombia with delegates from 56 countries declaring that the global debate has shifted from whether to stop using oil, gas and coal to how to do it. Debt and financing remain major obstacles. Radio France Internationale · Apr 30
‘Historic breakthrough’: Colombia climate talks end with hopes raised for fossil fuel phaseout Nearly 60 countries back voluntary roadmaps to wean world off coal, oil and gas, at conference prompted by frustration with UN climate summits The Guardian - UK · Apr 30
Proposed high-speed rail will not make a big dent in Canada’s greenhouse gas emissions In February 2025, the Canadian government announced Alto, a high-speed rail line that will eventually connect Toronto to Québec City. In November, the government said it would introduce new legislation to speed up the project. The Conversation · Apr 29
6 rivers that flow backwards in the world: From the Chicago River in the United States to the Narmada River in India Rivers are usually imagined as steady natural systems that always move in one direction, from high ground towards seas or lakes. That is the basic idea taught everywhere. Yet in different parts of the world, some rivers appear to flow backward for short periods or even seasonally. This does not… The Times of India · Apr 30
Competition puts Australia's green iron edge at risk Australia's renewable energy and rich iron ore deposits make it a potential leader in green iron and steel but other nations may be closing the gap. AAP · Apr 29
El Paso has seen deadly Valley Fever cases triple in recent years. Researchers say they know what is to blame Triple-digit temperatures and winds of 64mph fuel more infections The Independent UK · Apr 29
One of America’s oldest weather observatories shows people the science behind our climate At Blue Hill Observatory and Science Center, a weather station 15 miles south of Boston, staff and volunteers have been using many of the same tools to monitor the weather since it opened in 1885 The Independent UK · Apr 29
How Fifa and World Cup host cities are preparing to deal with threat of extreme heat Some World Cup matches could take place in extreme heat this summer The Independent UK · Apr 29
Disaster declarations ripple through South Texas amid water crisis Small towns around Corpus Christi worry where they’ll fall on the pecking order if the region’s water runs out. The Texas Tribune · Apr 28
Nordic heatwave part of record year that saw temperatures scorch most of Europe, report finds Scientists find annual sea surface temperatures across Europe reached highest levels recorded, while deadly wildfires set large parts of continent ablaze The Guardian - UK · Apr 29
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Few Maui fire survivors will break even from $4 billion payout: ‘there’s just not enough’ For some victims, up to a third of their settlement could be absorbed by legal fees and insurers
The Independent UK · Apr 28 Georgia officials warn wildfires are still a threat as firefighters report progress Officials battling two large wildfires in southern Georgia say firefighters are bracing for a long battle even after weekend rains boosted their containment efforts
Axios · Apr 28 Georgia wildfires come as much of America is ready to burn Devastating wildfires in Georgia are just a preview of what could be an especially brutal fire season.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 28 Logging, murder and money: can Mexico’s ancient forests be saved from the cartels? In the Sierra Tarahumara, gangs ‘disappear’ those who resist their lucrative illegal tree-felling operations
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Hoover Dam’s power output could drop 40 percent this year under new plans to balance out record low snowpack Federal officials have said they have no choice but to reduce water flows from Lake Powell, hundreds of miles upstream, to prevent another dam from shutting down
Everybody Loves Your Money · Apr 27 Wildfire Risk Maps Just Updated — Millions Of Homes Now Classified as ‘High Risk’ Fire season no longer creeps in quietly—it charges in with data, urgency, and a growing list of properties facing serious exposure. Newly updated wildfire risk maps now place millions of homes into higher-risk categories, and that shift carries real financial and safety consequences. Insurance premiums climb, coverage disappears, and property…
The Independent UK · Apr 27 Heavy weekend rain slows 2 sprawling Georgia wildfires, even as new blazes start Heavy rain slowed the progress of two sprawling southern Georgia wildfires over the weekend, allowing crews to make some progress in containing the blazes that have destroyed more than 100 homes
Euronews · Apr 27 US lawmakers urge EU not to water down deforestation law ahead of review After meeting US Ambassador to the EU Andrew Puzder on Monday, Environment Commissioner Jessika Roswall said the top priority is to ensure the bloc’s anti-deforestation rules address the global challenge of deforestation, while continuing to support implementation and provide further clarification.
The Times of India · Apr 27 UK temperatures rise to 21°C as early warm spell returns across Wales and Southern England A strong high-pressure system is bringing dry, warm, and sunny conditions to the UK early this week, with temperatures reaching the low 20s Celsius in parts of Wales and southern Britain. However, this settled weather is expected to break down mid-week as low-pressure systems move in from the Atlantic, bringing…
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Red Alert: India Heat Index Turns Dangerous As Viral Reddit Post Shows 42-44°C Glow Red Amidst Urban Heat Crisis India faces a severe heatwave with temperatures reaching 44°C, exacerbated by urban heat islands. The crisis poses significant health risks, prompting national discussions and emergency measures
International Business Times UK · Apr 27 Heavy Snow Warning: Which States Face Dangerous Spring Storm in Latest Weather Forecast Today Heavy snow warning issued as a powerful spring storm brings snow, strong winds and travel disruption across parts of the western US today