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Spain and Brazil face well-above-average temperatures in late April heat events
Temperatures in Spain are forecast to reach around 30C in Madrid and 34C in Seville this week, roughly 9–10°C above late April norms, driven by warm air from North Africa and an Atlantic low-pressure system. Parts of ...
Burning wood for power worse for climate than gas even with carbon capture, study finds
New research published in a peer-reviewed journal finds that biomass power generation can produce worse climate outcomes than equivalent gas plants, even when carbon capture and storage technology is applied. The finding...
Ohio plastic waste plant faces pollution violations as owner pushes for second facility
A chemical recycling plant in central Ohio operated by Freepoint Eco-Systems has been found to be in violation of pollution regulations, with residents reporting visible smoke emissions. Despite the ongoing compliance is...
Recycled clothes from around the world discarded in South American desert
Old garments collected for recycling from countries worldwide are ending up discarded in a South American desert, raising environmental concerns. The BBC reports on how the global secondhand clothing trade is contributin...
Japan's Cherry Blossom Peak Bloom Arriving Earlier Due to Climate Change
A 1,200-year dataset compiled by the late Prof. Yasuyuki Aono shows that cherry blossom 'peak bloom' in Kyoto is occurring progressively earlier, driven by global heating. Aono, who spent decades reconstructing flowering...
Sydney Flood-Risk Housing Approval Tests NSW Government's Planning Priorities
New South Wales planning minister is set to decide on a proposed aged care development in Sydney's inner west built on a site identified as at serious risk of flooding. The decision is being closely watched as a signal o...
Lahaina Residents Rebuild After 2023 Fires and 2026 Flooding, Resisting Tourist-Focused Development
Survivors of the deadly 2023 Lahaina wildfires are determined to rebuild the Hawaiian community for local residents rather than tourists. Recovery efforts have been further complicated by severe storms in March 2026 that...
Gray Whales Dying Near San Francisco Amid Climate-Driven Migration Shifts
US scientists are investigating the deaths of gray whales in San Francisco's waters, linking the phenomenon to climate change and shifting migration patterns. Researchers say the crisis is also presenting rare opportunit...
New Guidebook Sheds Light on Overlooked World of Female Birdsong
A new field guidebook challenges the long-held assumption that birdsong is predominantly a male activity, urging listeners to pay attention to the underrepresented sounds of female birds. Research cited by the authors fo...
Low-Producing Texas Oil Wells Leave Landowners Facing Pollution and Few Legal Remedies
Landowners near San Angelo, Texas, are struggling with pollution from marginal oil wells that operators have failed to plug, according to Inside Climate News. Experts say Texas regulations allow companies to defer pluggi...
Author Catherine Coleman Flowers Exposes America's Environmental Sanitation Crisis
Inside Climate News interviews author Catherine Coleman Flowers as part of an Earth Day series, examining what the publication calls 'America's Dirty Secret' — highlighting systemic environmental and public health ineq...
From Pokémon to Birdwatching: How a Gaming Generation Found a New Hobby
A writer reflects on how the Pokémon franchise's 30th anniversary connects to an unlikely adult passion: birdwatching. The author argues that the collecting and loyalty mechanics of Pokémon make the hobby a natural fit...
Liberia communities raise alarm over gold mining water and soil pollution
Residents in Liberia, including in the village of Jikandor north of the capital, are raising growing concerns over water and soil contamination linked to gold mining. Communities accuse the Bea Mountain Mining Corporatio...
London's new Queen Elizabeth II Garden opens in Regent's Park with thriving wildlife
A former horticultural nursery in Regent's Park has been transformed into a £5m Royal Parks biodiversity project called the Queen Elizabeth II Garden. The site has already attracted a range of wildlife, including hedgeh...
Illinois bill proposes early warning system for pesticide spraying near parks and schools
A bill before the Illinois General Assembly would require certified pesticide users to provide advance notice before spraying near parks and schools. The legislation is notable for its parks provision, as research highli...
Earth Day at 56: reflecting on its history and renewed urgency
Inside Climate News marks the 56th anniversary of Earth Day, which first mobilized 20 million people across America. The piece examines the event's history and argues that civic engagement and a sense of empowerment rema...
George Monbiot: Trump's Iran Policy May Accelerate Global Green Energy Transition
Guardian columnist George Monbiot argues that Donald Trump's attack on Iran has inadvertently made the case for renewable energy more compelling than ever. By backing an unpredictable geopolitical strategy funded by foss...
Entangled Humpback Whale Slowly Dying in Germany's Baltic Sea
A humpback whale, trapped in ropes and unable to feed, has been lingering in the shallow Baltic Sea for weeks in a deteriorating condition. The case has drawn attention to the broader contradiction between public empathy...
The Guardian Highlights Six Must-Read Stories of the Week
The Guardian's weekend edition curates six standout long-reads from the past seven days, spanning topics including Iran's social media culture, an abandoned department store, and a 1,200-year-old Japanese record of cherr...
Manx Shearwaters Return to Isle of Man Amid Record-Early Spring
The Isle of Man's iconic Manx shearwaters have returned to their nesting grounds, the species' namesake island. Their arrival comes amid a broader pattern of spring migrants appearing earlier than usual across Britain, a...