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.
Labs race to breed climate-resilient crops as global temperatures rise
Scientists use advanced lab facilities to develop climate-resilient crop varieties by simulating extreme conditions and analyzing plant genetics, aiming to ens…
HighNaseby becomes New Zealand's first certified dark sky community
Naseby, a remote 140-person town in Otago, New Zealand, achieved DarkSky International certification in 2025 after a 10-year effort, becoming the country's fir…
HighBelgian firefighters mount decisive push to encircle century's largest wildfire
Belgian firefighters launched a decisive push Tuesday to encircle the country's largest wildfire in a century, covering 3,000 hectares across the High Fens nat…
HighMalaysia awaits confirmation on nationals among 31 rescued in Nepal floods
Malaysia's Foreign Affairs Ministry awaits confirmation whether any of 31 foreign nationals rescued from Nepal floods include Malaysian citizens, as 57 Malaysi…
HighDrone footage reveals scale of destruction from Spokane wildfires
Severe wildfires in Spokane, Washington burned 10,000 acres and destroyed over 900 homes, forcing 64,000 residents to evacuate amid strong winds and drought co…
HighHimalayan Disaster Exposes Critical Gap in Cross-Border Early Warning Systems
Nepal's August 2026 glacial collapse killed over 1,400 people, exposing critical gaps in cross-border early-warning systems for cascading mountain hazards acro…
HighDangerous winds hamper New Mexico wildfire containment efforts
Dangerous winds exceeding 50mph are hampering firefighting efforts against two major blazes covering 275 square miles near Las Vegas, New Mexico, threatening o…
HighRecord European heat dries major rivers, disrupting shipping and industry
Record temperatures across Europe are causing unprecedented drought conditions in major rivers like the Rhine, disrupting shipping, industry, and tourism while…
HighTropical Storm Mekkhala to Enter Philippine Waters as Severe Storm
Tropical Storm Mekkhala is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on June 20-21, potentially intensifying to typhoon strength and affecting No…
HighPowerful geomagnetic storm to paint US skies with rare aurora display
A powerful geomagnetic storm will illuminate US skies Sunday night through early Monday, allowing millions to witness the aurora borealis far south of its typi…
HighGermany's Climate Skepticism Surges Despite Scientific Consensus
A new study shows climate skepticism in Germany jumped significantly between 2022-2023, driven by political ideology and institutional distrust rather than eco…
HighExtreme temperature swings becoming 'new normal' as May records second-hottest temperatures
May 2024 was the second warmest May on record globally according to Copernicus data, with extreme temperature fluctuations becoming the new normal, particularl…
HighWestern heat wave sets records, sparks wildfire evacuations
A severe heat wave across the Western U.S. set multiple temperature records Saturday while wildfires erupted in the Pacific Northwest under dangerous condition…
HighSevere storms sweep across Virginia, Pennsylvania, Louisiana
Dangerous severe weather is impacting multiple U.S. states including Virginia, Pennsylvania, and Louisiana. Meteorologists are tracking the storm system's prog…
MediumMet Office unveils 2026-2027 storm names including Austen, Chloe and Evelyn
The UK Met Office has released a new list of storm names for the 2026-2027 season, including Austen, Chloe, and Evelyn, chosen from over 40,000 public nominati…
HighBelgium battles record wildfire as 600 evacuate from High Fens blaze
Belgium's largest wildfire on record has burned 2,700 hectares in the High Fens nature reserve, forcing 600 residents to evacuate. EU and neighboring countries…
HighPalau expands solar-plus-storage facility with 19.8MWh battery addition
Palau is adding 19.8MWh of battery storage to its existing solar facility, bringing total capacity to 32.7MWh. The Australian-backed expansion deepens the isla…
HighPowerful M6.9 solar flare could spark Northern Lights display by Friday
An M6.9 solar flare erupted Tuesday, triggering a coronal mass ejection forecast to reach Earth by Friday and potentially spark a minor geomagnetic storm with…
HighTyphoon Dujuan death toll reaches nine in Japan; four still missing
Typhoon Dujuan's death toll in eastern Japan reached nine by Wednesday, with four people still missing after heavy rain and flooding struck Chiba and Kanagawa…
HighOsasco terá sol e aumento de nuvens; pancadas de chuva à noite
Osasco terá sol com aumento de nuvens durante o dia e pancadas de chuva à noite, com máximas de 33ºC e mínimas de 20ºC.
HighTornado de nível 3 no Paraná deixa 4 mortos e 432 feridos em Rio Bonito do Iguaçu
Um tornado de categoria F2/F3 atingiu Rio Bonito do Iguaçu, no centro-oeste do Paraná, deixando ao menos 4 mortos, 432 feridos e mais de 10 mil afetados. Mais…
HighWildfire smoke spreads across major U.S. cities this weekend
Wildfire smoke from Canadian fires is degrading air quality across major US cities through the weekend, with unhealthy levels reported in Chicago, Maryland, an…
High140 mph tornado carves 12-mile damage path through central Wisconsin
A 140 mph tornado carved a 12-mile damage path through central Wisconsin on Monday, destroying trees, power lines, and vehicles across the region.
HighLos fabricantes advierten: los camiones no cumplirán objetivos de CO2 sin medidas urgentes
Los fabricantes de vehículos reclaman medidas urgentes para acelerar la electrificación de camiones y autobuses, advirtiendo que al ritmo actual España no cump…
HighLight pollution threatens Atacama Desert, one of Earth's darkest skies
Chile's Atacama Desert, one of Earth's darkest regions ideal for astronomy, faces increasing light pollution that threatens its unique scientific value and nat…
HighSpokane wildfire suspect linked to two prior fire investigations
Aaron Farinacci, 37, was arrested on suspicion of arson in a large Spokane wildfire that forced 60,000 evacuations and destroyed over 700 buildings. He was pre…
HighSpencer Pratt Enters L.A. Mayor Race a Year After Palisades Fire Destroyed His Home
Former reality TV star Spencer Pratt announced his candidacy for Los Angeles mayor, citing dissatisfaction with authorities' response to the devastating 2025 P…
HighPuerto Rico's severe drought forces water rationing, disrupts tourist plans
Puerto Rico implements emergency water rationing in San Juan with 48-hour outages affecting 180,000+ customers amid the driest July in 120+ years. Tourists are…
HighBerkshire's PacifiCorp sells $1.9B Washington assets to shore up wildfire litigation costs
Berkshire-owned PacifiCorp is divesting $1.9B in Washington state assets to Portland General Electric to address liquidity pressures from Oregon wildfire litig…
HighSpokane Battles Ongoing Wildfires as Arson Suspect Arrested
Spokane faces ongoing wildfire devastation with hundreds of homes destroyed and 1,500+ firefighters deployed. An arson suspect has been arrested as hot, dry co…
HighRare Tornado Devastates Southern French Towns, Leaving Thousands Without Power
An unusually powerful tornado struck southern France, destroying dozens of homes and leaving approximately 2,800 households without power in what meteorologist…
HighBangkok declared disaster zone as unprecedented flooding disrupts city
Bangkok has been declared a disaster zone after experiencing a month's worth of rain in a single weekend, prompting a civil service holiday and triggering wide…
High'Supersized' El Niño could be strongest on record, UN warns
The UN warns the current El Niño could be the strongest on record, with exceptionally warm Pacific waters expected to intensify through February 2027, threaten…
HighRain spreads across Latvia Wednesday, heaviest overnight into Thursday
Latvia will experience increasing cloud cover Wednesday with rain spreading across most regions by evening as a southwestern cyclone approaches, bringing heavi…
HighSpain's deadliest wildfire in decades kills 12, including four Britons
A devastating wildfire in southeastern Spain has killed at least 12 people, including four British nationals, with 23 more missing. The rapid spread was fueled…
HighGhana's Food Movement reclaims indigenous cuisine, rejecting colonial legacy of imports
A Ghanaian grassroots movement is reviving indigenous, climate-resilient crops as alternatives to western imports, positioning local food systems as economic a…
HighHurricane Marie's Remnants Devastate Southern California Beaches, Hundreds Rescued
Hurricane Marie's remnants brought destructive waves and flooding to Southern California beaches, destroying coastal infrastructure and prompting hundreds of r…
HighNepal flood rescue efforts fade as hopes for survivors dim after one week
A week after a catastrophic flood in Nepal, rescue operations are scaling back as hopes of finding survivors diminish significantly.
HighWestern U.S. heat dome pushes temps to near-records, fueling wildfire danger
A dangerous heat dome gripped the Western U.S. with record-breaking temperatures from Arizona to Montana, while elevated wildfire risks prompted emergency decl…
HighNOAA prevê 62% de chance de El Niño entre junho e agosto de 2026
A agência climática dos EUA (NOAA) confirmou o fim da La Niña e alertou para possível formação de El Niño entre junho e agosto de 2026, com probabilidades aume…
HighGrand Canyon flash flood kills 1, leaves several missing
A flash flood at Grand Canyon National Park has killed at least one person with several others missing or unaccounted for, according to park service officials.
HighBritain's Wildfires Reach Record Levels as Intense Heat Destroys Homes
Britain is experiencing record-breaking wildfire activity as intense heat drives multiple fires across the country, with homes burning and emergency services s…
HighNor'easter batters Northeast with power outages, flooding as weekend storm intensifies
A powerful nor'easter swept through Northeast states Saturday, causing rising tides, widespread power outages, and significant wind and rain expected throughou…
HighPowerful El Niño: What a 'Super' Climate Pattern Means for Your Weather
An unusually strong El Niño weather pattern is developing, but experts say its effects won't necessarily be uniformly negative across all regions and seasons.
HighBBC Verify maps Spokane wildfire devastation through before-and-after imagery
Tens of thousands evacuated as wildfires devastate Spokane, Washington, destroying 600+ homes. BBC Verify confirms destruction through before-and-after imagery…
HighCold fronts bring rain back to Brazil's center-south; temperatures drop sharply
New cold fronts and low-pressure systems will bring rain to drought-affected regions of southeast and center-west Brazil starting Friday, while polar air masse…
HighEDP investe 8 milhões em nova central hidroelétrica em Espanha
A EDP vai construir uma nova central hidroelétrica em Sobrescobio, Espanha, com investimento de oito milhões de euros, parcialmente financiado pela UE, entrand…
HighTropical sea turtles nest on California beaches in historic first
Olive ridley sea turtles have nested on Southern California beaches for the first time in recorded history, marking a significant milestone for the threatened…
HighEccles pub serves free meals weekly as cost of living crisis deepens
The Bridgewater pub in Eccles offers free hot meals and drinks every Wednesday to help residents struggling with the cost of living crisis, funded through week…
HighGreece's wildfire crisis deepens as helicopters collide, 'megafire' spreads near Athens
Two Greek fire brigade helicopters collided mid-air near Athens as wildfires spread across the Gulf of Corinth region, with one crew safe and search ongoing fo…
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