Heat pump growth stalls as government support cut, warns climate watchdog
The growth in sales has slowed significantly after a critical government grant programme was cut.
Environment & Sustainability
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The UK’s summers are getting hotter – but how prepared are we?
Based on current trends parts of the UK are set to see 40C summers regularly within a couple of decades.
Weakening UK net zero policy would damage economy, chief climate adviser says
Climate Change Committee chair Nigel Topping says U-turns damage investor confidence and disrupt businesses Weakening the UK’s net zero policy would disrupt business and damage the economy, the UK’s chief climate adviser has warned. Nigel Topping, chair of the Climate…
Adidas, Uniqlo and Calvin Klein ads banned over ‘recycled’ clothing claims
UK regulator has increased its scrutiny of fashion retailers over potentially misleading environmental statements Ads for Calvin Klein, Adidas and Uniqlo promoting “recycled” clothing and shoes have been banned by the UK watchdog after the advertisers were unable to prove…
As Colorado River States Struggle to Reach Agreement, New Mexico Brings on a Fresh Voice
Upper Colorado River Basin representatives say poor hydrology makes drawdowns from their reservoirs incapable of solving the long-term decline of the river. By Jake Bolster The Upper Colorado River Commission welcomed a new representative from New Mexico at a meeting…
Weathering Extremes at the World Cup as High Heat and Torrential Rain Hit Games
Players and fans at the World Cup are contending with extreme weather conditions supercharged by climate change. By Kiley Price The World Cup is well underway across North America, where millions have traveled from around the world in recent weeks…
NASA Names Sean Gallagher as Chief Information Officer
Official NASA portrait of Sean Gallagher Credit: NASA NASA has selected Sean Gallagher as the agency’s chief information officer (CIO). In this role, he is responsible for the agency’s entire portfolio of Information Technology products and services. Gallagher has been…
Global pressure on ayahuasca threatens Amazonian plants and knowledge systems
“One of the world’s largest pharmacies is being destroyed,” says Benki Piyãko, a leader of the Ashaninka Indigenous people in the Brazilian state of Acre. The warning points to multiple threats advancing on the Amazon but also to growing debate…
Kathleen Karika
Kathleen Karika Associate Administrator for the Office of International and Interagency Relations Kathleen Karika is NASA’s associate administrator for the agency’s Office of International and Interagency Relations (OIIR). The office is responsible for executive leadership and coordination for all NASA…
An Influx of Climate Cash
Many philanthropists are backing away from climate giving. But one is writing very big checks.