Last year marked the hottest summer in 2,000 years in the Northern Hemisphere, revealing unprecedented heat as indicated by ancient trees in a new study. Moreover, the Earth continues to experience the repercussions of climate change, with April 2024 being the 11th-consecutive warmest month on record, signifying a concerning trend. The impact of rising temperatures is also evident in California, with reports of increasing wildfire weather posing a significant threat. In the UK, the protection of wildlife like puffins post-Brexit and the preparation for climate change are among the crucial environmental initiatives being undertaken. Issues arising from climate change are also affecting local communities, such as the loss of salt marsh shoreline in Biloxi, Mississippi, and the need for resilience funding ahead of another summer of extreme weather. Environmental conservation efforts are being championed in California, where the first Black land trust is committed to mitigating climate change and providing inclusive outdoor spaces for marginalized communities. In light of these increasingly severe effects, global momentum towards cleaner energy sources is highlighted, with solar and wind energy showing promising signs of displacing fossil fuels, representing a turning point in energy history.