Matthew Wielicki, a critic of climate science, has been appointed to lead the U.S. Global Change Research Program. Wielicki has expressed skepticism about climate change data and predictions, while the administration states its commitment to using the best scientific information.
Sir Paul Marshall's hedge fund, Marshall Wace, nearly tripled its fossil fuel investments to $2.8bn in Q1 2026, while cutting clean energy investments. Critics accuse Marshall of "cashing in on climate chaos" and using GB News to promote his financial interests.
France's deputy mayor Audrey Pulvar blamed US air conditioning use for contributing to a heatwave that caused over 1,300 deaths in France, sparking a transatlantic debate with American media, while both regions face extreme temperatures.
Electrification of vehicles, heating, cooling, and industry is proposed as a major step to replace fossil fuels and halve global energy demand. The strategy gained prominence at UN climate talks in Bonn, though negotiations were marred by disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
Electrification of global energy use, including EVs and heating, is highlighted as crucial for phasing out fossil fuels. Turkey's environment minister is pushing for a target of 35% electricity use by 2035 at the upcoming Cop31 summit. However, UN climate talks in Bonn faced significant challenges, with disputes over climate science and the 1.5C goal.
The National Academies of Science, a prestigious scientific body, is facing increasing political pressure from Republican politicians regarding its reports on climate change. Concerns stem from a chapter on climate change in a manual for judges and an upcoming report on attributing weather events to human-driven climate change, with fossil fuel companies worried about potential liability.
IPCC chair Jim Skea said around 110-120 of the UN body's 195 members typically attend its meetings, noting the US has not been present. Speaking at the Regional Ecological Summit in Kazakhstan, Skea said meetings continue to work and make progress. He also warned that Chinese companies selling technologies internationally have global implications.
