
Most U.S. rivers face biodiversity loss from climate change, study finds
A four-year national study finds only 6% of U.S. rivers are in good condition, with three-quarters at risk of biodiversity loss from climate change.
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A four-year national study finds only 6% of U.S. rivers are in good condition, with three-quarters at risk of biodiversity loss from climate change.

Australia's Independent Planning Commission approved a 19-year extension for the Hunter Valley Operations coal mine.

UN chief António Guterres warns climate shocks are escalating into humanitarian crises.

Research in Lagos finds informal settlements have built vital flood defences like sand extraction and raised walkways.

Experts urge communities and individuals to take practical steps to improve flood resilience ahead of a potentially destructive winter.

A new Capgemini report finds 68% of executives now prioritise climate adaptation, with 83% planning to increase spending.

The mayors of Paris, Milan, and Phoenix detail their cities' specific policies for adapting to extreme heat, citing it as the deadliest climate hazard.

Spain's vice president and minister for Ecological Transition, Sara Aagesen, has called for the creation of an EU climate adaptation fund.

UNICEF analysis shows UK aid cuts disproportionately affect countries where most children face multiple climate hazards.

Experts argue India needs adaptation finance to arrive early for preventative projects, not just post-disaster relief.

The 18-storey Mjøstårnet in Norway, the world's tallest all-timber building, sequesters up to 1,000 metric tons of CO2.

A Barclays survey finds 37% of UK firms have invested in heat adaptation after record heatwaves, with cooling equipment a top priority.

Pacific leaders will launch the first call for proposals next week for the new Pacific Resilience Facility.

Extreme heat linked to 40,000 deaths in England between 1988 and 2025.