West wrestles with warm winter as low snowpack tests ski season
Record warmth and thin snowpack threaten Western ski resorts and water supplies, while the Northeast and Midwest see heavy snow and renewed optimism for winter sports.
Climate & Environment News
UK warned over possible establishment of Asian hornets as nests surge
Experts warn the yellow-legged hornet could be taking root in Britain as authorities count a sharp rise in nests and monitor for reproduction.
Rare pink fog grips UK skies as December morning turns rose-colored
Meteorologists say the optical phenomenon occurs when sunlight filters through fog and fine particles, producing a rose hue that surprised observers in London and the southeast.
India opens civil nuclear power sector to private firms
Parliament passes bill to allow private investment in nuclear energy, drawing praise for policy shift and criticism over safety safeguards
Biodegradable Wet Wipes Persist in Waterways for Weeks, Study Warns
Cardiff University finds 'biodegradable' wipes linger in rivers, form fatbergs, and calls for tighter labeling and testing standards
UK government plans to curb parking on new homes to push greener transport
Councils would be required to cap parking spaces on housing developments as part of a broader push for sustainable travel; consultation runs to spring next year.
Global solar and wind overtake coal in 2025, signaling shift in clean energy trajectory
Despite policy backsliding in the United States and persistent climate challenges, solar and wind dominate new capacity growth and renewables expansion continues worldwide.
Dam breach in Washington triggers life-threatening flash flood warnings; evacuations urged
Levee breach south of Seattle prompts widespread alerts across Puget Sound as rain continues and rivers rise
One-third of EV owners worry about Christmas range; some plan to drive petrol instead, poll finds
Auto Express survey of 2,253 drivers shows range anxiety persists for a subset of EV owners during festive travel; RAC expects millions to hit the roads as charging network expands.