Repeated debilitating summer heatwaves have cost the UK economy over £4bn in lost output by the end of July, according to analysis by green thinktank Verdant, prompting calls for maximum workplace temperature limits.
Ana Aparicio Bahena and Dora Napolitano in Mexico City use rainwater harvesting systems provided by Isla Urbana to combat severe water scarcity, enabling gardening, hygiene, and drinking water access. The systems offer a sustainable solution for low-income and Indigenous communities, complementing government efforts.
Nigerian biologist Iroro Tanshi rediscovered the short-tailed roundleaf bat, believed extinct since the 1970s, in Nigeria's Afi mountain wildlife sanctuary. Her work combats deforestation, hunting, and wildfires threatening bat populations.
Kenyan rugby sevens star Kevin Wekesa founded Play Green, an organization linking sport with climate action, focusing on single-use plastic reduction, climate education in schools, and community tree planting to combat climate change impacts in Kenya.
Cornwall Council is facing significant public opposition after announcing plans to reintroduce glyphosate for roadside weed management. Despite a council vote to pause the scheme, the cabinet must now decide whether to proceed with the controversial herbicide use.
