Grist
Indigenous Communities Already Have Climate Solutions; World Still Has Excuses
Land Is Life report confirms Indigenous communities are already nailing climate adaptation - if only the rest of us would stop hogging the funding.
2026-09-23
Grist
2026-08-31
Grist
Manhattan's Flood Walls Are Almost Done. Now the Real Fun Begins: Figuring Out Where the Next Billion Goes.
Manhattan's flood defenses are nearly done, but the city's next big climate move is a bureaucratic maze of priorities, budgets, and neighborhood squabbles.
2026-08-15
UN News
England's Heat Alerts: Read, Understood, and Completely Ignored
England's heat warnings are being read, understood, and then promptly ignored by 41% of adults - because why worry about heat when it's 'just good weather'?
2026-08-13
The Guardian
Nurses Collapse in 'Inhumane' Heat as UK Bakes - Government Promises to Think About It Later
Nurses faint in 'inhumane' heat as UK hits record temperatures, while Andy Burnham promises to ponder climate adaptation 'at the right moment' - i.e., when it's no longer on fire.
2026-07-23
The Guardian
Britain's Homes Are So Bad at Heat, Even Foil on Windows Is a 'Strategy'
Britain's homes are so ill-equipped for heat that residents are resorting to tinfoil, while experts warn of 'death traps' - and only half of councils require cooling strategies.
2026-07-01
Grist
Scientists: Urban Trees Aren't Just Nice, They're Basically as Essential as Sidewalks
Scientists say city leaders should treat trees like mandatory infrastructure, not optional decor - because they cool, drain, and pay for themselves.
2026-06-26
The Guardian
British Schools Discover That Giant Glass Boxes Get Hot: A Tragedy in Three Acts
British schools, from Victorian-era buildings to modern glass atriums, are turning into heat traps thanks to poor design, safety restrictions, and tarmac playgrounds that hit 60C. Quick fix: yoghurt on windows.
2026-06-04
The Guardian Europe
Study Uses Phone Data to Confirm That People Go to Malls When It's Too Hot Outside
Scientists use phone data to confirm that during heatwaves, people go to malls, stay home, or unfortunately die at higher rates if they work outside.
2026-05-30
Inside Climate News
Louisiana Finally Faces Reality: Maybe Don't Build Cities on Moving Mud
New study says Louisiana's coastline has been moving for 20,000 years - maybe we should stop pretending it won't keep doing that.
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