Rising seas threaten American historical sites while extreme heat and wildlife die-offs intensify amid climate crisis, as conservation efforts face political challenges.

Historic Jamestown, Virginia faces an existential threat from rising sea levels, with archaeologists racing to document and preserve one of America's most significant historical sites before coastal erosion washes away irreplaceable artifacts and structures.

Forecasters warn of record-breaking summer heat across the US, with more than 100 million people potentially affected, bringing increased risks of droughts, wildfires, and dangerous conditions fueled by an intense El Niño pattern.

Marine scientists report alarming seabird die-offs along the California coast as a lingering heat wave disrupts fish populations, with researchers unable to predict the full extent of the ecological collapse expected as El Niño conditions worsen.

New Orleans residents face potential forced evacuation as studies indicate the sinking city has reached a 'point of no return' due to climate impacts, though many locals refuse to abandon their homes despite the dire warnings.

Donald Trump has lifted environmental protections from more than 86 million acres, reversing Theodore Roosevelt's conservation legacy, while attending the opening of the former president's library.

Canada's federal and provincial governments approved a major pipeline expansion project with C$150 billion in pledges to address concerns from British Columbia and First Nations groups, including new whale protections and port expansions.

France experienced its hottest June on record accompanied by rising heatwave deaths at alarming levels, reflecting intensifying climate-driven extreme weather across Europe.

Heavy monsoon rains caused severe flooding in Mumbai during an intense seasonal weather pattern, highlighting climate-related water management challenges in major population centers.

Scientists have made progress understanding turtle origins through new research suggesting these reptiles share a common ancestor with crocodiles and birds, advancing knowledge of evolutionary biology.

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has begun the widest and deepest survey yet of the southern sky, promising new discoveries about the cosmos and advancing astronomical research capabilities.