In brief | 29 August ‘25

Environmental Research Letters: Shutdown of northern Atlantic overturning after 2100 following deep mixing collapse in CMIP6 projections

Under high-emission scenarios, the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), a key system of ocean currents that also includes the Gulf Stream, could shut down after the year 2100.

The Guardian: Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds

Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout.

New York Times: Climate change is transforming summer in Europe

A season of record wildfires and a wave of extreme heat is forcing Europe to confront difficult questions about how to adapt.

FT: Exxon escalates attacks on EU’s ‘high-regulation’ climate policies

US oil major warns Europe’s approach has driven up energy costs and eroded public backing for the green transition.

ECFR: From ore to more: Mineral partnerships for African industrialisation

The future of European energy and military security depends on secure and diversified sources of critical minerals. Direct sourcing from African countries presents an alternative to China.

Science|Business: Political extremism creates ‘climate of anxiety’ for scientists – report

Popularity of far-right and far-left parties is associated with a drop in research and innovation activities, report suggests.