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.
Ontario Requests Federal Aid as Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations
Ontario is requesting federal support for evacuations as devastating wildfires spread across remote Canadian towns, with officials preparing for additional dis…
HighCientistas desvendam por que mosquitos picam mais algumas pessoas
Cientistas explicam que mosquitos são atraídos por sinais sensoriais complexos como odores corporais, CO2 da respiração e calor, não por tipo sanguíneo ou cor…
HighSevere storms batter Europe and Asia as France faces atypical heatwave
Severe thunderstorms with 65mph winds and golf-ball hail swept the Balkans, damaging over 100 buildings, while France faces an unusual northern heatwave and Ho…
HighOntario Wildfire Evacuees Question Officials' Preparedness
Residents evacuated from northwestern Ontario wildfires are demanding answers about why officials failed to prepare for the rapidly spreading flames that force…
HighINMET emite alerta laranja de tempestade com ventos de até 100 km/h no RS
Brazil's National Meteorology Institute issued an orange-level storm alert for Cambará do Sul and northeastern Rio Grande do Sul, warning of winds up to 100 km…
HighCalor extremo agrava desigualdad urbana en asentamientos informales africanos
Una revisión sistemática de 21 estudios (2010-2024) demuestra que el calor extremo profundiza la desigualdad urbana en África, afectando desproporcionadamente…
HighGreat Pacific Garbage Patch Becomes Unexpected Floating Habitat for Coastal Species
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, long viewed as a barren wasteland, is now hosting thriving communities of coastal species establishing multi-generational popu…
HighPolicymakers, Executives Clash Over Data Center Boom and Climate Impact
Policymakers, executives and activists clashed at a Climate Forward event over the environmental impact of rapidly expanding data center infrastructure.
MediumSoot-Darkened Himalayan Glaciers Accelerate Melting, Raising Flood Risk
Soot from vehicles and factories is darkening glaciers in Nepal and Tibet, causing them to absorb more heat and melt at accelerated rates, increasing flood dis…
HighNauru's Climate Passport Scheme Struggles to Find Buyers Despite $43M Potential
Nauru launches a 'climate resilience citizenship' programme selling passports at $105,000 each to fund climate adaptation, but has approved only six applicatio…
HighIndonesia's fire crisis: Super El Niño intensifies toxic haze affecting millions across Southeast Asia
Indonesia faces its worst fire season in years as blazes in Borneo and Sumatra, intensified by super El Niño conditions, emit toxic smoke affecting millions ac…
HighWildfire Forces 200 Evacuations Near Lake Garda in Italy
A wildfire near Lake Garda in Italy has forced the evacuation of at least 200 people from the municipality of Tignale on the lake's western shore.
HighOrange haze from Canada wildfires seen in Ontario and northern US
There are currently 838 wildfires actively burning across the country, according to the Canadian Interagency Forest Fire Centre.
MediumSwiss glaciers lose 5% of ice in 'catastrophic year' amid European heatwaves
Switzerland's glaciers lost an unprecedented 5% of their ice in 2026 due to insufficient winter snow and record summer heatwaves across Europe, scientists warn…
HighINMET emite alerta laranja de tempestade com ventos de até 100 km/h em Torres
Brazil's National Meteorology Institute issued an orange-level storm alert for Torres and Porto Alegre metropolitan region, warning of winds up to 100 km/h, he…
HighCyclone Montha weakens after landfall; red alerts issued across Odisha, Andhra Pradesh
Cyclone Montha made landfall in Andhra Pradesh as a severe cyclonic storm Tuesday night, weakening to cyclonic storm status. Red alerts issued across Odisha, A…
HighNepal residents sift through flood debris as death toll exceeds 900
Residents in Nepal's Devighat are returning to flood-ravaged homes to salvage belongings from mud and debris, as over 900 deaths and 4,200 missing persons are…
HighYour guide to stargazing in San Diego County: Where to escape light pollution
A comprehensive guide to stargazing in San Diego County identifies best locations and times to view the night sky despite light pollution and marine layer chal…
HighEurope's wildfire damage surge outpaces insurance coverage
Europe faces escalating wildfire costs amid a heatwave, but significant damage remains uninsured, creating economic vulnerabilities for affected regions and ma…
HighUS braces for triple threat of wildfires, smoke, and flooding this summer
The US is experiencing simultaneous extreme weather events including wildfires, flooding, and smoke across multiple regions during summer 2026, creating compou…
HighThunderstorms to Clear Wildfire Smoke from Northeast Before World Cup Final
Thunderstorms expected to sweep through the Northeast will clear hazardous wildfire smoke ahead of the World Cup final, meteorologists report.
HighDhaka's air quality moderate as capital ranks 26th globally in pollution
Dhaka's air quality remained moderate Monday with an AQI of 76, ranking 26th globally among most polluted cities, well below hazardous levels in South Asian pe…
HighToronto's heat-smoke combo poses dual health threat, experts warn
Toronto is experiencing a dangerous combination of extreme heat and wildfire smoke that compounds health risks for residents. A health expert warns one threat…
HighEl Niño Expected to Persist Through Early 2027, Threatening 2027 Monsoon Season
El Niño is expected to persist through February 2027 with 70-90% probability, threatening India's monsoon season and fisheries. Ocean warming could trigger mar…
HighRare Northern Lights visible across southern New Jersey after powerful solar flare
A severe geomagnetic storm triggered by a powerful solar flare enabled Northern Lights visibility as far south as New Jersey, with forecasters predicting conti…
HighSalah in talks to join Turkish club Trabzonspor as free agent
Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah has begun negotiations with Turkish club Trabzonspor after leaving Liverpool. The 34-year-old will arrive in Istanbul on Wednesd…
HighSevere solar storm brings aurora risk to northern US, potential comms disruptions
A severe geomagnetic storm hit Earth Sunday, potentially disrupting high-frequency radio communications and power grids while enabling northern lights visibili…
HighBoston braces for chilly start, then warming trend through next week
Boston experiences a chilly start this week before temperatures surge to 70+ degrees by the weekend, with warm conditions persisting into next week.
HighFrance Contains Worst Wildfire Crisis Since 1949, But Blazes Still Burning
France has contained its largest wildfire crisis since 1949, though many blazes remain active. The situation marks a critical turning point in the country's on…
HighFlash flood kills 9 in Nepal, damages 354 MW of hydropower capacity
A sudden flash flood in central Nepal killed nine people and damaged eight operational hydropower projects with 354 MW capacity. Authorities suspect a glacial…
HighU.S. Climate Center Warns of Intense El Niño Pattern Emerging May-July
US climate forecasters warn El Niño will likely emerge between May-July with 82% probability, potentially reaching extreme intensity through 2027, compounding…
HighLiving Colour Confirms Spring 2026 Album, First LP in Nearly a Decade
Living Colour confirms its first full-length album in nine years is coming spring 2026, with drummer Will Calhoun noting the band is exploring new sonic territ…
HighMajor Ice Loss Detected in West Antarctica as Scientists Sound Climate Alarm
Significant ice loss equivalent to the size of France has been detected in West Antarctica, raising concerns about accelerating climate change impacts on polar…
MediumSuper Typhoon Bavi threatens Guam with catastrophic winds as landfall looms
Super Typhoon Bavi is approaching U.S. Pacific territories with catastrophic winds up to 215 mph, forcing residents of Guam and surrounding islands to shelter…
HighHurricane Kirk's remnants to bring radical weather shift to Spain this week
Spain faces dramatic weather change as remnants of Atlantic Hurricane Kirk approach the peninsula, bringing strong winds and persistent rainfall to northwester…
HighHundreds missing after devastating floods wipe out Nepal-China border zone
Rescue teams search ruins at the Nepal-China border following catastrophic floods that destroyed a major port crossing, with hundreds still unaccounted for and…
HighEl aumento del nivel del mar: una amenaza silenciosa para edificios costeros
El aumento del nivel del mar producto del calentamiento global puede debilitar estructuras en zonas costeras mediante corrosión y hundimiento del suelo, un rie…
HighPesquisas da Esalq transformam conhecimento científico em soluções para o agronegócio
Estudos da Escola Superior de Agricultura Luiz de Queiroz desenvolvem soluções científicas para aumentar produtividade agrícola, adaptar-se a eventos climático…
HighMinistra relata aflição durante incêndio na COP30; delegação portuguesa evacuada em segurança
A ministra do Ambiente Maria da Graça Carvalho estava no pavilhão português durante um incêndio na COP30 e descreve os momentos de aflição e a evacuação rápida…
HighStorm reclaim NRL lead with thrilling 36-28 win over Knights
Melbourne Storm regained the NRL ladder lead with a 36-28 victory over Newcastle Knights, with Xavier Coates scoring a spectacular try and Nick Meaney contribu…
HighEurope's summer heat fuels wildfires in France, Greece amid UK drought
Europe faces severe consequences from an exceptionally hot, dry summer with major wildfires in France and Greece alongside significant drought conditions in th…
HighSpain's declassified files reveal spy agency warned of Ceuta border crisis
Declassified Spanish intelligence documents reveal the spy agency warned of planned mass migrant crossing at Ceuta before the crisis occurred, raising question…
HighDalaman se convierte en el primer aeropuerto del mundo con 100% energía solar
El aeropuerto de Dalaman en Turquía se convierte en la primera infraestructura aeroportuaria mundial que cubre el 100% de su demanda eléctrica con energía sola…
HighNepal Resorts to Mass Burials as Thousands Remain Missing After Devastating Floods
Nepal is conducting mass burials as thousands remain missing following catastrophic floods that have trapped hundreds in hydropower tunnels and caused widespre…
HighFeathers Preserved in Dinosaur Coprolite Offer Clues to Bird Survival
Exceptionally preserved bird feathers found inside 66-million-year-old dinosaur coprolite provide new insights into how birds survived the mass extinction even…
HighTornado de 250 km/h destrói Rio Bonito do Iguaçu; seis mortos e mais de 700 feridos
Tornado com ventos de 250 km/h destruiu Rio Bonito do Iguaçu no Paraná, deixando seis mortos, mais de 750 feridos e 11 mil desabrigados. Governo decretou calam…
HighToyota Aygo Cross: el híbrido más pequeño y eficiente de España
Toyota presenta el nuevo Aygo Cross, primer híbrido del segmento A con motor del Yaris, consumo de 3,8 litros/100km y emisiones mínimas de CO2 en España.
HighSanta Cruz avança em programa nacional de saúde e mudanças climáticas
Santa Cruz do Sul's municipal health department and Unisc university secured preliminary selection in Brazil's PET-Saúde Clima program, ranking 125th among nat…
HighClimate change made Spanish, French wildfires far more likely, scientists find
Scientists confirm human-caused climate change significantly increased the likelihood of severe wildfires in Spain and France, with rural depopulation and agri…
HighNorthern Lights Expected to Dazzle 20+ US States Tonight After Solar Flare
A powerful geomagnetic storm triggered by solar activity will make the Northern Lights visible across more than 20 US states tonight, extending visibility much…
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