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What wildfire smoke and birds reveals about survival

Priya Shah October 8, 2026

Researchers are building a new ‘smoke ecology’ to learn how wildfire smoke and birds interact, tracking behavior shifts and risks as smoky days increase.

France wine harvest heads for historic low after extreme heat

Osama Haddad October 7, 2026

France’s wine output is projected to fall to about 35m hectolitres after an exceptionally hot summer and reduced vineyard area, officials said.

IceCube ‘ghost particle’ work earns 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics

Priya Shah October 6, 2026

The 2026 Nobel Prize in Physics honors IceCube’s neutrino detections, opening a new view of extreme cosmic events and their origins.

Colorado test neighborhood showcases ground-source heat pumps

Osama Haddad October 5, 2026

A new Colorado development is outfitted with ground-source heat pumps, underscoring lower peak demand, major utility incentives, and a path to cleaner home energy.

Conservatives scrap Environment Agency in deregulatory push

Priya Shah October 5, 2026

The Conservatives plan to abolish the Environment Agency and Natural England, overhaul housing rules, and back Heathrow expansion in a bid to spur growth.

Shropshire Astronomical Society observatory wins approval

Osama Haddad October 4, 2026

Shropshire Astronomical Society observatory approved for Rodington Village Hall, bringing a public telescope dome and expanded community outreach.

California clean car rules emerge as key check on rollbacks

Priya Shah October 3, 2026

With federal standards weakened, California’s vehicle emissions program has become the de facto floor for automakers, even as it faces mounting legal attacks.

Colorado River new rules take effect with deep Southwest cuts

Osama Haddad October 2, 2026

Colorado River new rules start today, forcing Arizona, California and Nevada to take about 20% less water. States brace for tough cutbacks and possible court fights.

Study finds more rain less river flow in many waterways

Priya Shah October 1, 2026

A global analysis finds that in many places, more rain does not translate to higher river levels, underscoring climate-driven mismatches and water planning risks.

Ipswich climate change hackathon sparks youth solutions

Osama Haddad September 30, 2026

At an Ipswich climate change hackathon, 16 young people developed poster ideas to address light pollution, wildfires, ocean damage and poor water quality.

How corporate capture of universities set up today’s conflicts

Priya Shah September 29, 2026

A new study says corporate capture of universities, fueled by fossil fuel-aligned donors, eroded academic autonomy and opened the door to intensified federal pressure.

Smoke ecology explores ways to reduce wildfire smoke harms

Osama Haddad September 28, 2026

Smoke ecology examines wildfire smoke and what can be done to protect people, wildlife and ecosystems from its impacts.

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