Europe heatwave breaks records as UN agencies ramp up health warnings

Published on June 25, 2026

As a record-breaking heatwave grips large parts of Europe, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), national weather services and partners are mobilising heat-health action plans for millions of people facing dangerous temperatures. 

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China surges in sustainability ranking fueled by rapid socio‑economic gains amid mixed environmental record

June 25, 2026
The Asian superpower has climbed faster than other major economies in a global index tracking progress towards the SDGs, largely on the back of development gains that carry environmental trade-offs.Yet, it is taking significant remedial measures, offering “strong prospects for future improvement,” said global sustainable development expert Jeffrey Sachs, who led the report.

Massachusetts Senate preserves energy-efficiency funding in new bill

June 25, 2026
The Massachusetts Senate on Wednesday unveiled its long-awaited energy legislation, a wide-ranging bill that touches on dozens of topics from plug-in solar to renewable energy procurement. Sponsors say the measures could save consumers some $14 billion over the next 10 years. Perhaps most notable, however, is what…