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EPA Eliminates Emissions Limits for Coal and Gas Power Plants

The EPA has eliminated emissions limits for coal and gas power plants, projecting $310 billion in cost savings. The decision reverses Biden-era climate regulations and is part of a broader Trump administration effort to unwind environmental protections.

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Flash flooding swamps Northeast, halts half-marathon and traps vehicles

Flash flooding across New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut triggered water rescues and stranded motorists. Some Connecticut areas received up to seven inches of rain in a short period, forcing half-marathon runners through waist-deep waters.

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A car struggles through a flooded street surrounded by trees after a heavy rainstorm.

Trump EPA Set to Repeal Carbon Pollution Standards for Coal and Gas Plants

The Trump administration's EPA is poised to formally repeal carbon pollution standards for coal and gas power plants, with the announcement expected during the G20 energy ministers' meeting in Houston on September 14, 2026. The rollback would eliminate federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas...

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£100,000 funding boost opens for community green projects across West Midlands

Community groups and young people can apply for grants up to £5,000 through the West Midlands Combined Authority's Circular Economy Call to Action Fund, with a separate Youth Climate Action Fund offering up to £2,500 for 15–24-year-olds. Applications close 25 September 2026.

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A group of six woman all dressed in outdoor warm clothing are stood in a line as they smile at the camera. Two women have their thumbs up. They are stood outside under a wooen canopy

Conservationist Tullis Matson receives honorary degree from Harper Adams University

Tullis Matson, founder of conservation charity Nature's SAFE, has received an honorary degree from Harper Adams University as part of its 125th anniversary celebrations. Matson, who left school with no qualifications due to dyslexia, now leads a biobank preserving cells from 400 endangered species.

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Photograph of Matson who is wearing a white shirt and a white coat with "Nature's Safe" embroidered on it. He's pictured inside a lab, with a large microscope on a desk behind him. The room has white walls and a few screens on the desk.

The summer climate change became undeniable in the Midlands

The summer of 2026 brought climate change into sharp focus for Midlands residents as wildfires destroyed homes, altered ecosystems, and spread livestock disease northward. Extreme weather, ecological damage, and infrastructure strain demonstrate the mounting costs of adaptation.

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An aerial view of destroyed homes after the Stourbridge wildfire on August 21,

Restored Cheshire wetland now home to nearly two-thirds of UK's rare black-necked grebes

A restored wetland near Warrington now hosts nearly two-thirds of the UK's breeding black-necked grebes, with a record 35 pairs recorded in 2025. The site was transformed from a dredging dumping ground into a network of freshwater pools and reedbeds.

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Black necked grebe Podiceps nigricollis, is a black bird with brown sides and yellow feathers on its face. This one is an individual swimming in water at a wetland habitat.

Sharks of Kent project reveals secrets of coastal predators

A new citizen-science project led by Kent Wildlife Trust and Adonis Blue is tagging sharks off the Kent coast to understand their movements and behaviour. The initiative trains local anglers to participate in research that reveals Kent's role as a critical nursery ground for young sharks.

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A starry smooth hound shark, small, light grey and about two feet long is held by a volunteer in a white tshirt.

Warm start gives way to rain and wind as jet stream strengthens

The UK begins the week with warmth and sunshine before shifting to wetter, windier conditions as a strengthening jet stream brings deeper low-pressure systems. Temperatures will drop from above 20°C to seasonal averages by Thursday, with potential disruption towards the weekend.

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Two people cross the road with umbrellas, one has been turned inside out by the wind

Himalayan Glaciers Melting 65% Faster as India Faces Economic and Climate Crisis

New research warns that Himalayan glaciers are melting 65% faster than a decade ago, with India's government identifying 56 glacial lakes as "very high risk." The crisis threatens 20% of India's GDP and hundreds of millions of people across South Asia.

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Kupup Lake, also known as Bitan Cho or Elephant Lake, is a high-altitude glacial lake near Jelep La Pass in East Sikkim, India, on April 17, 2026. The lake, situated at approximately 13,066 feet, is part of the Old Silk Route loop near the India-China border and is often frozen from winter through mid-May. I

Restoring Isle of Man's ancient peatlands: the slow work of healing damaged bogs

Sarah Hickey leads the Isle of Man's peatland restoration efforts, managing 8,000 hectares of damaged uplands. The team uses diggers, bio logs and sphagnum moss to heal scars left by centuries of peat cutting, restoring carbon storage, flood prevention and wildlife habitat.

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Sarah smiles in the background are the rolling hills of the Isle of Man

El Niño to bring wetter, warmer autumn with increased storm risk

The UK faces a wetter and warmer-than-normal autumn driven by a strengthening El Niño, with increased storm risk from November. While rainfall offers drought relief, flooding risks rise. Autumn snow is unlikely, but winter patterns remain uncertain.

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Aerial view of flooding from Storm Chandra in the hamlet of Weycroft on January 27, 2026 in Axminster, England