In recent climate news, a study has found that cutting climate pollution could save tens of thousands of lives, indicating the significant health benefits of cleaner air. Additionally, a new study shows that the record-breaking rainfall that supercharged the floods in Europe was made more likely and intense by climate change, underlining the direct impact of climate change on extreme weather events. In a pivotal move, the UK is set to finish with coal power after 142 years as the last coal power station, Ratcliffe-on-Soar, is due to end operations. This signals a significant shift towards renewable energy and away from fossil fuels. Moreover, the pace of clean energy growth presents considerable opportunities, with solar, wind, hydrogen, and other renewable technologies likely to become cheaper and more widely available. Finally, Exxon Mobil's promotion of 'advanced recycling' as a solution to plastic waste has sparked skepticism, raising questions about the efficacy of the technology. The California authorities have expressed doubts about the claims.