Guardian Environment
Most UK media reports on June heatwave failed to mention climate crisis
A new analysis of nearly 2,500 UK news articles covering June's record-breaking heatwave found that 72% made no reference to the climate crisis. The extreme heat, which saw temperatures exceed 37C — a record for the time of year — was covered extensively, yet the dominant cause driving such events went largely unacknowledged. The findings raise serious questions about editorial standards at a moment when the link between fossil fuel emissions and extreme heat is considered settled science.
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Mongabay
Ecuador’s Amazon coffee farmers get ahead of Europe’s deforestation rules
Ecuador's Amazon coffee farmers are positioning themselves ahead of the EU's new deforestation regulations by building traceable, forest-friendly supply chains. Associations like APECAP in Zamora Chinchipe are turning environmental stewardship into a market advantage, with growers betting that certified deforestation-free produce will command premium prices in European markets. The move signals a broader shift among smallholder farmers who see compliance not as a burden, but as a competitive edge.
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