Climate

Estonia, Luxembourg and UK are the top three in biennial Yale University index in tackling pollution and other issuesMuch of the world has made encouraging strides in reducing toxic problems such as water and air pollution that have long plagued communities. But there is still a widespread lack of progress among countries in dealing with the climate crisis, according to the latest edition of an influential environmental scorecard.The biennial Yale University index again ranks Estonia as the best-performing of 177 assessed countries, after strong recent efforts to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions and protect its ecosystems. Luxembourg is second, and the UK is third, having moved up from fifth place in the 2024 index. Continue reading...

• Scientists and the American Meteorological Society are working to preserve climate data and research after information began disappearing from federal websites. • To maintain momentum for the sixth National Climate Assessment, the group has issued an invitation for climate manuscripts to be submitted for review. • This effort aims to prevent the loss of critical scientific knowledge by shifting the hosting of data from government servers to independent, peer-reviewed platforms.

• Campaigners have accused GB News co-owner Sir Paul Marshall of "cashing in on climate chaos" following a significant increase in his fossil fuel investments. • The analysis reveals that Marshall's portfolio includes various oil and gasfield services companies, as well as exploration and production firms. • Critics argue that the news channel's frequent attacks on climate action are designed to protect and advance Marshall's specific financial interests.

• Between late June and early July 2026, global systems faced a convergence of political transitions, economic shifts, and intensifying climate pressures. • International actors are closely monitoring Tehran's succession process to determine if Iran will maintain policy continuity or recalibrate its nuclear diplomacy and regional security posture. • The situation is critical because Iran's internal political changes could redefine relations with Gulf states and cause volatility in global energy markets.

Exclusive: Campaigners argue news channel’s attacks on climate action ‘work in financial interests’ of Sir Paul MarshallThe hedge fund run by the co-owner of GB News almost tripled its investments in fossil fuel companies in the first quarter of 2026 to $2.8bn (£2.1bn), the Guardian can reveal.Critics have accused Sir Paul Marshall of “cashing in on climate chaos” and have claimed the news channel, which frequently attacks climate science and action, was “working in its owner’s financial interests”. Continue reading...

• Scientists from World Weather Attribution report that the recent U.S. heat wave would have been "virtually impossible" without the influence of human-driven climate change. • The analysis suggests that the current climate is "fundamentally different" from the era before the rapid increase in fossil fuel usage began warming the planet. • This finding highlights the direct link between global warming and the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events.

• A new study published in *Earth's Future* warns that certain geoengineering methods to combat climate change could inadvertently disrupt global weather patterns. • Researchers found that brightening marine clouds over the eastern Pacific could dramatically weaken the El Niño cycle, whereas stratospheric aerosol injection had little impact on the system. • This discovery is critical because the El Niño cycle is one of Earth's most important climate drivers, and altering it could trigger unpredictable and massive weather shifts worldwide.