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Italy's parliament has approved a law paving the way for the country's return to nuclear power, nearly four decades after Italians voted to shut down nuclear plants following the 1987 referendum triggered by Chernobyl. The move marks a major energy policy shift as European countries reassess nuclear energy amid energy security and climate concerns. Reaction is mixed, with supporters hailing it as pragmatic and critics citing Italy's seismic risk and past referendums.

Germany has committed for the first time to phasing out fossil fuels, setting a target date of 2045. The pledge, reported by the Guardian, marks a significant step in the country's climate policy and is being discussed internationally as one of the most ambitious national commitments to ending fossil fuel dependence.

Balen Shah, the Kathmandu mayor presented in the speech's title as Nepal's prime minister, delivered a full address at the United Nations General Assembly focused on climate change and Nepal's message to the world. The speech is drawing wide attention, with heavy engagement as viewers share his remarks on behalf of a Himalayan nation highly vulnerable to global warming.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has removed himself from a major climate change case before the court, according to US media reports. The recusal means the case will be decided by the remaining eight justices, potentially affecting its outcome. The reason for his stepping aside has not been detailed in the initial reports.

US Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has withdrawn from a major climate-change case just days before it was due to be heard. The move leaves the court shorthanded on a contested environmental matter and will fuel questions about the reasons for the recusal and its possible impact on the outcome.

Scientists are tracking a slow-moving kelvin wave, a vast pulse of warm ocean water travelling along the equatorial Pacific toward the US West Coast. The phenomenon is closely tied to El Niño-Southern Oscillation dynamics, and observers warn it could shift weather patterns, raise coastal sea levels and influence storm activity for California in the months ahead, sharpening fears of extreme conditions on the West Coast.

The Trump administration's push to expand domestic production of critical minerals is setting its sights on a region conservationists call America's 'forgotten wildlife corridor'. Reporting by InvestigateWest and Inside Climate News examines how mining development promoted under the minerals agenda could fragment habitat and disrupt wildlife movement, drawing criticism from environmental groups who say ecological values are being sidelined for resource extraction.

The Trump administration has sharply rolled back federal fuel economy standards for new cars, loosening requirements that automakers improve the efficiency of their vehicle fleets. The move eases regulatory pressure on car manufacturers but is expected to draw criticism from environmental groups and states pursuing stricter emissions goals, and it could lead to higher fuel consumption and emissions from American vehicles in the years ahead.

Asia's business leaders are being warned that they are overlooking what may be the largest economic cost of climate change: its impact on human health. Rising heat, air pollution and disease burdens threaten workforces and productivity across the region, yet health risks remain largely absent from corporate climate strategies and boardroom discussions.

The Wall Street Journal reports on how El Niño has suppressed the Atlantic hurricane season, leaving it unusually quiet. The climate pattern's strong winds shear apart developing storms, and forecasters are weighing what the calm season means for coastal communities and seasonal outlooks.

Health commentators in Asia are highlighting how extreme weather is placing a growing burden on the region's healthcare systems. Heatwaves are driving heatstroke and dehydration, air pollution from haze is causing respiratory illness, and floods and natural disasters are causing injuries while disrupting medical services. The warnings come as parts of Asia face repeated heat and flood events.

Florida Congressman Byron Donalds dismissed solar power as a 'fad', but the state's utilities continue to expand their solar capacity. The contrast between his comments and the industry's investment plans has drawn attention, given Florida's growing reliance on solar energy and its vulnerability to climate-related risks.

A video aimed directly at people who deny climate change is drawing large audiences and strong engagement worldwide. The piece presents evidence supporting man-made climate change and urges skeptics to reconsider their position. It has become one of the most-viewed climate-related items online this week, drawing more than 150,000 reactions.

Legumes improve soil fertility, nutrition, cropping diversity and climate resilience, yet their potential in Africa remains largely untapped. Poor seed systems, biotic and abiotic constraints, weak policy support, post-harvest losses and uneven research investment are cited as the main barriers. Commenters are highlighting the gap between the crops' documented benefits and the limited investment they receive across the continent.

The BBC World Service's Climate Question podcast is asking whether the world has lost the fight against heat. The episode examines why global temperatures keep breaking records despite decades of climate pledges, and whether extreme heat has now become unavoidable. Listeners are engaging heavily with the question as heatwaves grip multiple regions.

A 2026 essay titled 'The Inconvenient Truth Behind the Inconvenient Truth' examines what the landmark 2006 climate film got wrong or left unsaid about cutting emissions. The piece argues that the real way to reduce emissions differs from the popular narrative the film helped establish, prompting debate among readers about whether two decades of climate messaging focused on the wrong solutions.

Nepal's Prime Minister has described recent devastating floods in the country as 'a warning to the world' about climate change. The remarks, reported by Stuff, frame the flooding as evidence of a global climate crisis hitting vulnerable nations hardest. The comments are drawing wide attention online as discussions of extreme weather and climate responsibility intensify.

Euronews reports that second-life electric vehicle batteries could serve as large-scale storage in Europe, capturing solar and wind power that would otherwise be curtailed or wasted. The piece frames retired car batteries as an underused resource for grid storage as renewable output grows. Discussion is circulating among energy and climate policy communities.

A new report warns that climate change could shrink hunting and fishing opportunities across Georgia. Rising temperatures and shifting weather patterns are expected to alter wildlife habitats and fish populations, affecting the state's outdoor traditions and the economies that depend on them. The story is drawing attention among outdoor enthusiasts and local communities concerned about the future of these activities.

Scientists at New Scientist are explaining how a periodic disturbance in the Pacific Ocean is amplified by atmospheric feedback mechanisms, releasing heat and driving extreme weather across the globe. The description matches El Niño, the climate pattern that recurs every few years and alters rainfall, storms and temperatures worldwide.

Bloomberg reports that climate change is pushing up prices for a range of grocery items this year, as extreme weather disrupts harvests and supply chains for everyday foods. The report highlights which products are most affected and points to a growing link between global warming and the cost of food for consumers.

A new lawsuit accuses the US Department of Agriculture of unlawfully cutting back a federal program that funds solar development in rural areas. The claim, reported by Utility Dive, argues the reductions violated the law and threaten clean energy projects and investment across rural America. The dispute adds to ongoing battles over the pace of federal support for renewable energy.