Guardian Environment
‘Super’ El Niño could cause global food price shock lasting into 2028, analysts say
A potential "super" El Niño weather cycle threatens to devastate harvests worldwide, with economists warning of a severe food price shock that could persist until 2028. The warning comes as global food prices already sit at their highest level in three years, driven by the ongoing Iran war. Analysts say supply chains are uniquely vulnerable to absorbing two simultaneous shocks, raising fears of sustained inflationary pressure on households globally.
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‘Huge wave’ of carbon storage projects causes alarm in small-town USA as oil firms eye billions in subsidies
A surge of carbon capture and storage projects is sweeping rural America, backed by billions in federal subsidies and championed as a climate solution — but residents in towns like Clymers, Indiana, are pushing back hard. Critics raise concerns over pipeline safety, land rights, and the unproven nature of large-scale carbon burial near homes and farms. The boom has drawn fresh scrutiny over whether the primary beneficiaries are the climate or the oil companies cashing in on the tax credits.
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Experts warn of ways screwworm could spread in the US and new difficulties in keeping it at bay
The New World screwworm, a parasitic fly that consumes living flesh, is spreading rapidly through Central American wildlife and raising serious concerns about a potential U.S. infestation. Trail camera footage from remote forests is capturing infected animals far beyond the reach of current eradication programs, exposing a critical gap in containment efforts. If the parasite establishes itself in American wildlife populations, experts warn it could prove far harder to eliminate than previous outbreaks.
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Britain’s biggest community solar farm forced to shut over grid overload fears
Britain's largest community solar farm has been ordered offline for the entirety of its first summer by the government's energy system operator, citing local grid overload risks from excess renewable generation. The north Devon project's members face an estimated £2 million in lost revenue — a bitter blow for a community-owned scheme that launched amid high expectations. The shutdown exposes a growing tension at the heart of Britain's energy transition: the grid infrastructure is struggling to absorb the renewable power it was built to encourage.
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