Climate & Environment
Research directly attributes 18-20% of Pine Island Glacier's retreat since 1940s to human-driven climate change, with impacts expected to persist for centuries.
Super El Niño could claim 6,500 additional heat deaths in Philippines
University of Chicago researchers project 6,500 additional heat-related deaths in the Philippines during the Super El Niño event, with 451,000 deaths globally…
HighNepal flood death toll hits 579 as rescuers race to find 2,500+ missing
Catastrophic flash floods triggered by glacier collapse in the Himalayas killed nearly 600 people across Nepal and China, with over 2,500 missing. Rescue opera…
HighRecord Spanish wildfires kill six as climate-fueled blazes spread across Iberia
Spain and Portugal battle unprecedented wildfires fueled by extreme heat and drought, with Spain setting a national record of 343,000 hectares burned. Multiple…
HighTropical Storm Fausto approaches Hawaii as Hurricane Genevieve threatens Mexico
Tropical Storm Fausto approaches Hawaii while Hurricane Genevieve generates dangerous swells threatening Mexico's coast, with both systems affecting the easter…
HighSwiss Glaciers Exhaust Snow Reserves in Alarming Climate Shift
Swiss glaciers have exhausted their snow reserves, signaling accelerated ice loss and climate warming impacts on Alpine water systems and ecosystems.
HighNew Zealand Races to Vaccinate Endangered Birds Against Avian Flu
New Zealand is vaccinating its endangered bird species against avian flu to prevent extinction of rare native birds threatened by the viral disease.
HighAntarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' could collapse within 3 years, scientists warn
Research presented at the American Geophysical Union warns that Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier could completely collapse within 3 years, potentially raising glo…
HighKubota taps atmospheric water tech to unlock water-stressed housing markets
Japanese infrastructure firm Kubota is acquiring AirJoule's atmospheric water extraction technology to help developers meet water supply requirements in drough…
HighHurricane Marie batters Southern California coast with dangerous surf and flooding
Hurricane Marie remains offshore but brings dangerous rain, high surf, and flooding to Southern California communities including Seal Beach during Labor Day we…
HighMassive SunZia Wind Project Goes Live, Delivering Power to 1M Homes
SunZia, the largest renewable energy project in US history, comes online after nearly two decades, delivering wind power from New Mexico to California for appr…
HighWildfire Smoke Spreads Across U.S.; Air Quality Alerts Issued from Canada to D.C.
Wildfire smoke from Canada and Minnesota is spreading across the U.S., reaching Washington D.C. and triggering air quality alerts. Forecasts indicate when cond…
HighAM Green, Mitsui explore strategic partnership for low-carbon aluminium production
AM Green and Mitsui & Co. signed an MoU to explore strategic partnership in low-carbon aluminium production, with plans for investment in energy transition pro…
HighInternational research project unlocks biotech potential of southern algae near Cape Horn
A $1.4M international research project (PROASA) studies southern algae from Brazil to Antarctica to unlock biotechnological applications, climate monitoring, a…
HighItaly battles expanding West Nile virus spread as warming climate extends mosquito season
Italy is experiencing expanded West Nile virus transmission by mosquitoes across wider geographic areas and longer seasons due to climate warming in Europe.
HighHawaii Governor Seeks Federal Aid as Hurricane Lowell Devastates Kauai
Hawaii's governor has requested assistance from Trump as the state recovers from Hurricane Lowell's damage, with Kauai particularly affected and tourism adviso…
HighGreece battles intense wildfires as major blazes ease in France and Spain
Greece faces intensifying wildfires driven by gale-force winds while major blazes in France and Spain show signs of easing. Hundreds of firefighters battle fla…
HighMosquitos detected in Iceland for first time as climate change reshapes Arctic
Scientists confirm the first-ever active mosquito population in Iceland, with three specimens of cold-resistant Culiseta annulata discovered in October. The fi…
HighUtah declares emergency, bans fireworks as largest U.S. wildfire spreads uncontrolled
Utah declared a state of emergency and restricted fireworks as the Cottonwood Fire, the nation's largest wildfire, expanded to 112 square miles with zero conta…
HighNOS ranks among Europe's climate leaders with 81% emissions reduction
NOS secured third place among Portuguese companies in the Financial Times' 2026 European Climate Leaders ranking, achieving 76% emission reduction in direct an…
HighProtecting tropical forests beats restoration for climate and biodiversity
Research shows protecting existing tropical forests delivers better biodiversity and climate outcomes per dollar spent than restoration efforts, challenging co…
HighRockXtract spins out to tackle cement's carbon emissions with novel chemical process
RockXtract, a New Zealand spinout company, has developed a novel chemical process to replace traditional cement production methods, reducing both energy use an…
HighGhana's plastic recycling undercut by fossil-heavy grid, solar switch could cut emissions 74%
Life cycle assessment of polyethylene bag production from recycled plastic in Ghana reveals fossil-intensive electricity grid accounts for 82% of climate impac…
HighNepal flood death toll hits 469 as rescuers race against fresh flooding risk
A glacier collapse in the Himalayas triggered a catastrophic flash flood killing 469 in Nepal and Tibet, with nearly 1000 missing. Rescue efforts continue as a…
HighSydney's hottest June since 1859 signals 'signature of global warming,' experts warn
Sydney recorded its hottest June since 1859 with a mean temperature of 16.1°C, breaking the 1991 record. Climate experts attribute the anomaly to global warmin…
HighMIT researchers boost cement strength 13% by injecting carbon dioxide
MIT researchers discovered that injecting carbon dioxide into cement during production increases its strength by 13% through previously unknown chemical mechan…
HighStudy links extreme temperatures to increased stillbirth risk
A University of Queensland study analyzing 12 research papers found that extreme temperatures during pregnancy may cause 17-19% of stillbirths, with vulnerable…
MediumTropical Storm Moke threatens Hawaii days after Hurricane Lala devastation
Tropical Storm Moke is set to hit Hawaii's Big Island with heavy rains and strong winds Saturday, just days after Hurricane Lala caused $47.6m in damage. Forec…
HighPuerto Rico faces historic water crisis as drought triggers rationing
Puerto Rico is implementing water rationing due to historic drought conditions, with some communities experiencing complete water outages. Federal officials fa…
HighGlobal wildfire area falls to 23-year low, yet devastation concentrates in wealthy nations
While global wildfire area burned hit second-lowest since 2002, catastrophic megafires devastated wealthy nations in 2025, with climate change intensifying ext…
HighNTT DATA Named CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for Fourth Straight Year
NTT DATA has been named a CDP Supplier Engagement Leader for the fourth consecutive year, recognized for climate governance and value chain emissions managemen…
HighEl Niño arrives with potential record intensity, threatening global weather extremes
US weather agency confirms El Niño has arrived with 63% chance of historic intensity by year-end, potentially exacerbating global warming and triggering drough…
HighTropical Storm Bertha forms off Florida coast, threatens Gulf region with rain and surge
Tropical Storm Bertha has formed off the Florida coast and is tracking toward the Gulf Coast, bringing heavy rain and storm surge warnings to affected regions…
HighWorld's seas hit record July heat as Europe reels from devastating heatwaves
Global sea surface temperatures reached record highs in July 2026, with severe marine heatwaves devastating European coasts as persistent heat and drought inte…
HighGlobal oxygen crisis in waters threatens fish supplies and food security
Scientists warn that declining oxygen levels in oceans, lakes and rivers pose a major environmental crisis comparable to climate change, with Lake Victoria alr…
HighWilliam plans €576M investment in housing and climate action from Duchy assets
Prince William plans to sell 20% of his Cornish estate assets and invest €576 million in affordable housing, renewable energy, and climate initiatives, marking…
MediumArctic microbes awaken in stages as permafrost thaws, triggering rapid carbon release
New research from Svalbard reveals Arctic soil microbes activate in sequential waves during thaw, immediately releasing carbon dioxide and triggering complex e…
HighUNESCO flags Great Barrier Reef 'in danger' over Australia's climate inaction
UNESCO's draft decision recommends listing Australia's Great Barrier Reef as a World Heritage Site "in danger" due to rapid ecosystem deterioration from coral…
HighUC Santa Barbara Scientists Develop DNA-Inspired 'Liquid Solar Battery' for Long-Term Energy Storage
UC Santa Barbara researchers developed a liquid solar battery using DNA-inspired molecules that capture sunlight, store energy in chemical bonds for months or…
HighClimate Change and Volcanism Sever Historic Ocean Connection
Climate change and volcanic eruptions are disrupting the long-standing climatic link between the Pacific and Indian Oceans, altering weather patterns across va…
HighBrazilian cave reveals current warming twice as fast as Ice Age thaw
A stalagmite from a Brazilian cave shows tropical temperatures during deglaciation, revealing that current global warming is progressing twice as fast as the f…
HighNepal flood survivors find refuge at monastery as thousands remain missing
Nearly 3,000 people remain missing after a Himalayan glacier break triggered catastrophic flash floods in Nepal. A monastery in Kathmandu now shelters 200 surv…
HighUK heatwave peaks Tuesday with thunderstorm risk before cooler shift
The UK's heatwave peaks Tuesday before cooler weather arrives, but scattered thunderstorms pose flash flood risks on parched ground. Drought conditions expecte…
HighBC Wildfires Spiral Out of Control as State of Emergency Declared
British Columbia declared a state of emergency as wildfires surge to 102 active blazes with nearly half uncontrollable. Over 20,000 people have been evacuated…
HighClimate warming expands brain-eating amoeba risk as cases surge
Warming water temperatures are expanding the geographic range of Naegleria fowleri, a deadly brain-eating amoeba, with recent cases reported in North Carolina…
HighSea Turtle Nests on California Coast in Historic First
An olive ridley sea turtle nested on a Southern California beach for the first time in recorded history, scientists say, signaling warming ocean waters linked…
HighLouisiana reports surge in deadly Vibrio vulnificus infections as Gulf waters warm
Louisiana health officials warn of a rise in Vibrio vulnificus infections, a flesh-eating bacteria linked to five deaths. The outbreak coincides with warming G…
HighUK grape growers capitalize on cost-of-living crisis and warming climate
UK grapevine sales are rising sharply as consumers seek to offset wine costs through home production, while commercial vineyards expand due to improved climate…
HighHawaii braces for Category 3 Hurricane Lowell as major storm approaches Monday
Hurricane Lowell, a major Category 3 storm, approaches Hawaii's northwestern islands with forecasters warning of tornadoes, severe flooding, and dangerous surf…
HighInterior Health warns of high-risk fentanyl-benzodiazepine mix in Penticton
Interior Health issued a toxic drug alert for Penticton warning of a light blue substance containing high amounts of fentanyl and benzodiazepines being sold as…
HighHawaii declares state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches with flood threat
Hawaii declared a state of emergency as Hurricane Lowell approaches, threatening life-threatening floods across the islands.
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