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Here's how to watch Rishi Sunak's climate speech and what he will say

Rishi Sunak is giving a speech to the British public today as the Prime Minister sets out changes to the UK Government's climate change commitments.

The National (Scotland)

UK leader Rishi Sunak signals plan to backtrack on some climate goals

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak is preparing to water down some of Britain’s climate commitments, saying the country must fight climate change without penalizing workers and consumers

The Independent UK

Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle slams Rishi Sunak as PM expected to delay petrol car ban

Tories are bitterly divided over mooted U-turns on key net zero pledges

Evening Standard

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Homeowners face rising insurance rates as climate change makes wildfires, storms more common

A growing number of Americans are finding it difficult to afford insurance on their homes, a problem only expected to worsen because insurers and lawmakers have underestimated the impact of climate change, a new report says

The Independent UK

Libyan floods worsened by climate change

A recent study determined that climate change made the flood 50 times more likely

Salon

Climate change made storm that devastated Libya far more likely and intense, scientists say

Scientists say climate change made the devastating storm along the Libyan coast up to 50 times more likely and 50% more intense

The Independent UK

‘Missing half the equation’: scientists criticise Australia over approach to fossil fuels

Prof Lesley Hughes says there is ‘cognitive dissonance’ between Labor’s stated commitment to the climate crisis and its policies

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Global heating made Greece and Libya floods more likely, study says

Report says climate change made rainfall heavier but human factors turned extreme weather into humanitarian disaster

The Guardian - UK

Libya floods made up to 50 times more likely by climate change, study suggests

It also combined with poor maintenance of the broken dams and because the city is built on floodplains, exposing thousands of homes.

The Independent UK

EV sales growth points to oil demand peaking by 2030 − so why is the oil industry doubling down on production?

Electric vehicle sales are growing faster than expected around the world, and, sales of gas- and diesel-powered vehicles have been falling. Yet, the U.S. government still forecasts an increasing demand for oil, and the oil industry is doubling down on production plans.

The Conversation

Woman forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating fish from a California market

Her infection may become more common as climate change causes the oceans to warm, researchers say

The Independent UK

This course uses 'climate fiction' to teach about the perils that a warming planet faces

Uncommon Courses is an occasional series from The Conversation U.S. highlighting unconventional approaches to teaching.

The Conversation

Climate action must respond to extreme weather driving health crisis, says WHO

Melting ice caps and rising sea levels are urgent but people care more about the floods, wildfires and droughts that are here now, New York summit hears

The Guardian - UK

UN chief says people are looking to leaders for action and a way out of the current global 'mess'

Leaders of a world fractured by war, climate change and persisting inequality gather under one roof to hear the U.N. chief summon them to take united action on humanity’s huge challenges – and to start delivering their own assessments on the most global of stages

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Prince William sees oyster reef restoration project on NYC visit for environmental summit

Prince William got a first-hand look at the waters of New York City at an oyster reef restoration project during a visit to announce finalists in a global competition to find solutions for climate change challenges

The Independent UK

Leaders see hope in tackling deadly climate change and public health problems together

Experts hope the sputtering global public health system and efforts to curb global warming through collaboration can combine to create a better system for handling the problem

The Independent UK

World leaders guilty of ‘catastrophic negligence’ on climate, says Yousaf

The First Minister was speaking at Climate Week NYC on Monday.

The National (Scotland)

Scotland 'putting money where its mouth is' on climate change, says Humza Yousaf

THE Scottish Government is "putting its money where its mouth is" and will provide £300,000 to support communities in Malawi impacted by…

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The Independent UK

Woman forced to have all her limbs amputated after eating fish from a California market

Her infection may become more common as climate change causes the oceans to warm, researchers say

The Hindu

G20 Framework Working Group meeting in Chhattisgarh discusses economic outlook, supply chain challenges

G20 Framework Working Group (FWG) meeting began in Raipur, India. Discussed global economic outlook and supply chain. 65 delegates from G20 and invitee countries, plus international and regional organisations. Presentations on global economic scenario & challenges to supply chain. Deliberations resulted in G20 Reports on food and energy insecurity and…

The Conversation

France used 10% less electricity last winter – three valuable lessons in fighting climate change

Measures which help people use less energy at home, while travelling or at work could significantly cut greenhouse gas emissions according to the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. When there is less demand for energy, that means less low-carbon electricity needs to be generated to replace fossil fuels and…

The Conversation

Wild animals leave DNA on plants, making them easier to track – here’s what scientists found in a Ugandan rainforest

The world is losing animals at an alarming rate due to habitat degradation, climate change and illegal human activities in the wildlife protected areas. In fact, it is estimated that, by 2100, more than half of Africa’s bird and mammal species could be lost.

WEKU

Up First briefing: U.N. and climate change; UAW strike Day 4; Barrymore pauses show

People marched against fossil fuel use ahead of the U.N. General Assembly. Auto plants shut down and workers were laid off amid the UAW strike. Drew Barrymore pauses her show after backlash.

Radio France Internationale

Coral threatened by chemicals, including several in sunscreen, French study confirms

The French environmental health agency has confirmed the negative impact of certain chemicals on coral, including several substances present in sunscreens. With territories in three tropical oceans, France harbours ten percent of the world’s coral, which is already under threat from climate change.

France 24

Bitter taste of climate change: Drought diminishes China's tea yields, alters flavour

Climate change is disrupting China’s tea industry. The country is the world's leading producer of tea leaves, but this year, spring harvests fell by 20%, according to official figures. What’s more, the taste of the national beverage is also changing – the consequences of last summer’s drought. Lou Kisiela, Antoine…

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