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The European Union plans to delay its methane emissions rules following opposition from member governments, according to Reuters. The postponement affects measures targeting methane leaks, a potent greenhouse gas, and highlights resistance within the bloc to parts of its climate agenda. The move is likely to draw criticism from environmental groups and scrutiny of the EU's commitment to its emissions reduction targets.

A new report says global temperatures have reached record highs as the El Niño climate pattern strengthens in the Pacific. El Niño, which warms ocean surface waters and alters weather worldwide, is adding to the underlying warming trend driven by greenhouse gas emissions. Scientists warn the combination could push average temperatures to new extremes in the coming months, with implications for heatwaves, droughts and storms across many regions.

The Trump administration has lowered federal fuel economy standards for cars and light trucks, easing efficiency requirements that automakers previously had to meet. The rollback, widely reported across US news outlets, is expected to reduce vehicle costs for consumers but has drawn criticism from environmental groups who say it will increase fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The change reverses stricter standards put in place under the previous administration.

The Trump administration has moved to roll back US fuel economy standards, loosening requirements on how efficient cars and light trucks must be. The change, reported by Spectrum News, is expected to benefit automakers by easing compliance costs, while critics warn it will increase gasoline consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. The rollback reverses stricter efficiency rules put in place under previous administrations.

A new tool has been developed that directly links carbon emissions to the amount of environmental and economic damage they cause. The tool, reported by The Guardian, is intended to make the consequences of emitting greenhouse gases easier to quantify, potentially aiding policymakers, courts and businesses in assessing responsibility and the costs of climate change.

The Trump administration has completed its rollback of federal fuel-economy standards, weakening requirements that auto manufacturers improve the average fuel efficiency of new vehicles. The move reverses stricter rules adopted under the Biden administration, which were aimed at cutting gasoline consumption and greenhouse-gas emissions. The change is expected to draw legal challenges from states and environmental groups, while automakers weigh how the looser standards affect their production plans.

Polish workers are increasingly leaving the Netherlands to return to a 'new Poland', according to a Volkskrant report being widely shared. The departure raises the question of who will fill the low-paid work in distribution centres, greenhouses and construction, jobs long staffed by Polish labour and relied upon by employers including voters of the VVD.

Reporting examines what climate justice would mean for Nepal after a deadly flood, highlighting the gap between the country's low greenhouse gas emissions and its heavy exposure to climate-driven disasters. The discussion centres on whether wealthy, high-emitting nations owe support to vulnerable countries like Nepal for loss and damage, and what fair recovery would require.

A new ranked chart by Visual Capitalist maps which countries' greenhouse gas emissions are rising fastest, and which are falling. The graphic is being shared in climate and environment discussions online, with users highlighting it amid broader concerns about climate instability and continued global pollution trends.

Rotting food waste produces around five times more greenhouse gas emissions than the aviation industry, according to a UN report. The finding highlights food loss and waste as a major and often overlooked driver of climate change, prompting calls for stronger action across supply chains and households to cut the amount of food thrown away.

The Climate and Clean Air Coalition is highlighting digital solutions for rice cultivation as a way to cut super pollutants such as methane across food and climate systems. Rice paddies are a major source of methane, a potent short-lived greenhouse gas, and the initiative points to technology-driven practices that can reduce emissions while supporting food production and climate goals.

Georgia's greenhouse gas emissions are projected to increase following the repeal of an Environmental Protection Agency rule, according to reporting carried by multiple regional outlets including the Savannah Morning News and The State. The rollback would ease federal limits on power plant pollution, with potential consequences for air quality and the state's climate commitments.

Opposition to data centers is growing in many communities, but climate groups argue the movement has not yet turned into a broader reckoning over the facilities' greenhouse gas emissions. Activists are joining local anti-data-center campaigns, hoping to draw attention to the massive energy and water demands of the computing infrastructure behind AI and cloud services. The open question is whether residents angry about land, power and noise will also come to care about the impact on the atmosphere.

The Philippines is intensifying efforts to cut methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons as part of its goal to reduce and avoid greenhouse gas emissions by 75 percent under its 2026 Nationally Determined Contribution. The move targets potent short-lived climate pollutants alongside carbon dioxide, aligning the country with international climate commitments.

Philadelphia Gas Works is carrying out infrastructure upgrades intended to reduce a small share of its greenhouse gas emissions. The utility's climate impact stems largely from the gas it delivers, so the reported cuts address only a minor fraction of its overall pollution footprint. The move highlights the wider tension between maintaining a gas utility and meeting city climate goals.

A group of US states has filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump administration's repeal of federal climate regulations for power plants. The legal action seeks to restore emissions limits on the power sector, a centerpiece of US climate policy. The case sets up another courtroom fight over the scope of federal authority to regulate greenhouse gases, and environmental groups have voiced strong support for the states' challenge.

The Guardian's gardening desk makes the case for the humble coldframe: while a proper greenhouse remains the dream for many growers, a coldframe offers an affordable, compact way to protect seedlings and extend the growing season. The piece speaks to gardeners weighing cost, space and practicality, suggesting that for most modest plots, the smaller structure does the job just fine.

A coalition of 21 states has filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency seeking to reinstate federal climate pollution rules for power plants. The legal challenge aims to restore emissions limits on the electricity sector, a major source of greenhouse gases. The case adds to ongoing state-versus-federal battles over the scope of climate regulation in the United States.

A U.S. Supreme Court case on climate change is drawing attention, with legal observers arguing the stakes cannot be overstated. The case could shape the extent of federal authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and influence the pace of U.S. climate policy for years. Commentators warn the ruling may have sweeping consequences for environmental regulation and states' and agencies' powers.

The US Supreme Court is set to hear a major climate change case, a decision that could shape how far the federal government can go in regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The announcement is drawing attention from environmental groups, industry and policymakers, who see the ruling as potentially consequential for US climate policy.

Reports highlight a striking contrast in global climate policy: the United States, under President Trump, is dismantling climate regulations, while China's greenhouse gas emissions appear to have started declining. Observers say the shift could reshape assumptions about which country leads on decarbonisation, with China's clean energy build-out potentially driving an early peak in its emissions despite Washington's retreat from climate commitments.

Greenhouse Grower has published guidance urging greenhouse industry leaders to strengthen their business continuity planning, laying out five key questions they should be asking their organisations. The piece aims to help growers prepare for disruptions ranging from weather events to supply and labour problems, prompting discussion among operators about how resilient their own operations really are.

The US Environmental Protection Agency has granted refrigerant relief to cold chain operators, extending compliance deadlines to 2032. The decision affects companies running refrigerated storage and transport, which face high costs in phasing out hydrofluorocarbons under federal climate rules. Industry observers say the extra time eases near-term pressure on food and pharmaceutical logistics, while environmental groups question the delay in cutting potent greenhouse gases.

Democratic state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency over its repeal of rules limiting power plant emissions. The suit challenges the Trump administration's rollback of regulations designed to curb pollution from fossil fuel plants. The legal fight is expected to become a major test of federal authority to regulate greenhouse gases and could shape US climate policy for years.