Rising temperatures may increase flood risk through river ‘whiplash’, study finds 18/6/2026

Sudden shifts from wet to dry weather, or vice versa, may foil typical drought- and flood-prevention measures. ...more

US public still favours action on climate change despite Trump’s fossil fuel drive 18/6/2026

Two-thirds of Americans say they are worried about climate but level of media coverage does not reflect this. ...more

Formula One records 35% drop in carbon footprint since 2018 18/6/2026

Formula One recorded a 35% reduction on its carbon footprint last year compared to the 2018 baseline and remains on track to fulfil its commitment to ‌become net-zero carbon by 2030, the motor racing organisation said on Wednesday. ...more

Big Tech-backed coalition for carbon removal increases funding by $915 million, adds Anthropic 18/6/2026

A coalition backed by Big Tech companies for carbon removal technology, said on Wednesday it would inject an additional $915 million into the sector, and added Anthropic as a new participant. ...more

Scientists identify 64,000 sq miles of coral reef capable of surviving climate crisis 17/6/2026

Scientists have identified nearly 166,000 sq km (64,000 sq miles) of coral reefs that are capable of surviving and recovering from climate change, three times more than previously estimated, research showed on Tuesday. ...more

Spanish households save €10 a month thanks to renewables expansion, report finds 17/6/2026

Thinktank says decoupling electricity from gas prices has also helped shield Spain from hikes caused by Iran war. ...more

Charging ahead: EVs outpace growth predictions 17/6/2026

The global market for electric vehicles (EVs) is growing much faster than expected. In just six years, sales have increased tenfold, with around 21 million electric cars sold worldwide in 2025. ...more

Almost all of world's children exposed to climate hazards, UN agency says 16/6/2026

Almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with as many as 1.8 billion put in danger by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat, the United ‌Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) said in a report on Tuesday. ...more

State bans on Pfas reduce ‘forever chemicals’ in clothing and textiles, US report finds 16/6/2026

About 80% of 115 products tested show levels of Pfas that comply with rules – but some firms still exceeding limits. ...more

How AI is identifying millions of plant species in 'biodiversity revolution' to boost conservation 16/6/2026

Experts in UK digitise specimens collected over past two centuries – raising hope of potential medical breakthroughs. ...more