California wildfires spark legal battles while climate crisis intensifies across Europe and the US, as environmental regulations face industry opposition and data disruptions hamper forecasting.

A federal judge declared a mistrial in the arson case against a 29-year-old man accused of sparking California's Palisades Fire after jurors deliberated for over 13 hours and announced they were deadlocked, leaving questions about the fire's origins unresolved.

California's landmark anti-plastics law, designed to phase out single-use plastic packaging, faces opposition from 17 states preparing lawsuits and criticism from both the chemicals industry and environmental groups who argue it doesn't go far enough.

The Trump administration reached a $450 million settlement with chemical giant Chemours over 'forever chemicals' (PFAS), marking the first federal enforcement case against a major PFAS manufacturer to resolve contamination claims.

The US Supreme Court blocked thousands of lawsuits against Monsanto over Roundup pesticide warning labels, preventing claims that the company failed to adequately warn users of product risks from proceeding in court.

Europe is experiencing a severe heatwave with the UK breaking its June heat record again, France postponing Pride celebrations, and Poland warning of wildfire risks as temperatures soar across the continent.

The Trump administration interrupted critical climate data streams used for El Niño forecasting, raising concerns about the government's ability to predict and prepare for a potentially record-breaking climate phenomenon.

California is implementing a pilot program that installs solar panels over irrigation canals to generate clean electricity while reducing water evaporation losses, addressing both energy and water scarcity simultaneously.

A wildlife crossing bridge spanning a six-lane highway in San Antonio is part of a larger restoration effort for endangered Texas prairie land, demonstrating infrastructure designed for both human and animal mobility.

Agricultural workers in the US southwest face heightened health risks during a screwworm outbreak, with limited access to healthcare despite being among the highest-risk groups for infection.

Scientists are investigating whether climate change is supercharging El Niño's intensity as a new, potentially record-breaking El Niño cycle begins, with researchers debating the direct link between global warming and the phenomenon's severity.