El Niño officially arrives amid extreme weather warnings, while renewable energy and environmental conflicts dominate global climate agenda
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'Super El Niño' officially declared by scientists, with predictions it could be the strongest in a century and supercharge extreme weather events while pushing global temperatures to record highs, according to UN secretary-general.
Solar power surpasses coal for the first time in US electricity generation, with solar supplying 12.8% of US electricity in May despite Trump administration policies favoring fossil fuels.
World Cup 2026 workers face health imperiling conditions as temperatures are forecast to exceed 90°F in several host cities, raising concerns about workplace safety during the tournament.
UK government poised to weaken its 2030 electric vehicle sales targets following pressure from automotive industry and unions citing manufacturing penalties and job losses.
Trump administration issues waivers to expedite border wall construction in Big Bend National Park despite plunging border crossings, sparking outcry over destruction of pristine wilderness habitat.
Environmental groups file lawsuit against Trump administration over proposed land exchange with SpaceX, arguing the deal would worsen ecological risks to Texas habitat.
Scientists using machine learning and advanced imaging robots successfully measured and mapped Earth's vast underground fungal networks, revealing the extent of the planet's carbon circulatory system.
NASA's Artemis III moon landing mission faces criticism over all-male crew selection, with agency administrator defending the choice while noting women typically play prominent roles across the space program.