Notable environmental news?

Some of the biggest environmental stories to keep an eye on are the record pace of clean-energy growth, the effects of extreme heat and drought, and efforts to protect forests and wildlife. Plastic pollution and negotiations over a global plastics agreement also remain important topics.

These stories are connected: energy choices affect emissions, while changing weather and habitat loss shape the risks communities and ecosystems face. For the latest developments, check a current news source—headlines can change quickly.