climate change

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres used his final address to the General Assembly to warn that superpowers alone cannot solve the world's problems, urging multilateral cooperation on issues including climate change. The speech, delivered in New York, marks the close of his tenure and is drawing attention as a parting message on global unity and shared responsibility.

Scientists are developing new methods to control mosquitoes as climate change lengthens mosquito season and expands the range of disease-carrying species. The mosquito kills more people than any other animal on earth, spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue, and longer warm seasons give the insects more time to transmit dangerous illnesses. Climate researchers warn the public health threat is growing.

The Trump administration has moved to roll back fuel economy standards for cars that were put in place under President Biden. The rollback relaxes emissions and efficiency requirements imposed on automakers, reversing a central pillar of the previous administration's climate policy. The change is likely to reignite debate over vehicle pollution rules and their impact on car prices, energy use and US climate commitments.

President Trump announced that his administration has ended an electric vehicle rule introduced under Joe Biden and has updated federal fuel economy standards. The move signals a continued rollback of Biden-era climate and emissions policies affecting automakers. Commentary is focused on what the changes mean for the US auto industry, consumers and the country's climate commitments.

Winemakers worldwide are adopting new strategies to cope with climate change, as rising temperatures and extreme weather disrupt grape growing. Reported approaches include shifting to more resilient grape varieties, moving vineyards to cooler regions and higher elevations, adjusting harvesting times, and using new vineyard techniques to protect vines from heat and drought.