1. Renewable Energy Milestone
Solar energy supplied more power to Great Britain’s grid in July than in any previous month, with households turning to rooftop panels to cut their energy bills, and solar farms and rooftop panels providing 14.4% of the grid’s power.
Source: the Guardian
2. Water Supply Challenges
Council leaders in England say that crumbling infrastructure and a lack of water are jeopardising the government’s plans for new homes, with half the country declared to be in drought.
Source: the Guardian
3. Climate Change Awareness
Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has spoken out about the realities of global heating, stating that climate change kills, in an effort to address denial and promote action.
Source: the Guardian
4. Drought Impact
The visible impact of the warming climate is impossible to ignore across landscapes in England and Wales that have been starved of rainfall, with July set to be the driest month on record.
Source: the Guardian
5. Innovative Research
A student, Alfred Drummond-Herdman, has been making videos of fungus on faeces, with his extraordinary timelapses being viewed by millions and leading him to identify new species.
Source: the Guardian
6. Development Challenges
A quarter of young Africans believe that aid cuts by the US could have a positive impact, saying that losing foreign money will force leaders to confront and solve their own challenges.
Source: the Guardian
7. Humanitarian Concerns
Hospitals have become a target of war in various conflict zones, including Ukraine and Sudan, with international law being routinely ignored, and medical staff facing significant risks.
Source: the Guardian