Research cited by DW links a warming climate to higher household expenses, weaker productivity and disruption across supply chains. Analysts say adaptation and emissions cuts are both needed to limit further economic damage.
The Climate Change Committee says Heathrow expansion is incompatible with the UK’s net-zero target unless aviation funds cleaner fuels and carbon-removal technology. The government is considering the advice before a Commons vote expected later this year, while airlines warn the proposed costs could make flying unaffordable.
Azerbaijan has earmarked up to €540 million for climate-resilient irrigation between 2026 and 2030, with the investment representing nearly 40% of its climate-adaptation agricultural budget. It has also introduced an FAO-developed scoring system to direct advance subsidies towards smallholders using water-saving and soil-restoring methods.
Groundwater depletion is causing land subsidence in Iran’s Rafsanjan region and California’s Central Valley, threatening pistachio production. DW reports that California is pursuing recharge and pumping-management measures, while Iranian researchers warn that regulation and more efficient irrigation are urgently needed.
The European Space Agency has launched the Flex and Sentinel-3C satellites to improve observation of climate-related changes. Flex will study plant health and stress, while Sentinel-3C will monitor ocean conditions and land cover.
The US Environmental Protection Agency has repealed Biden-era limits on carbon emissions from coal- and gas-fired power plants. EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the move would lower regulatory burdens and electricity prices, while environmental and legal experts warned it could harm public health and face court challenges.
The Panama Canal plans to lower average daily vessel traffic to 29.5 ships from October as drought reduces water available for its locks. The restriction threatens additional delays and costs for shipping companies using the route, which carries a significant share of global maritime trade.
The US Environmental Protection Agency says it will scrap most Biden-era limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants, claiming the changes will save $310bn and lower energy costs. Environmental groups oppose the move, citing health and climate risks, while legal challenges are expected.
Flash flooding affected parts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut, prompting water rescues and leaving motorists stranded. CBS News, cited by the BBC, reported that parts of Connecticut received up to seven inches of rain in a very short period.
Nepal is shifting from rescue efforts to recovery after flooding, with thousands of people still missing. The country faces an estimated $4.8 billion reconstruction cost and renewed calls for climate justice.
Experts are encouraging local residents to use drones to monitor how coastlines are changing. The effort aims to gather information on coastal erosion through community-led aerial observations.