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.
Ciclone-bomba causa destruição no Brasil com vítimas e alertas em múltiplos estados
Um ciclone-bomba provoca danos em 114 municípios do Brasil, deixando uma vítima e cinco feridos no Rio Grande do Sul, com alertas emitidos para São Paulo e Rio…
HighScientists Deploy 400-Ton Concrete Spheres Underwater for Energy Transition Solution
Scientists deployed 400-ton concrete spheres to the ocean floor as an innovative energy storage solution for the global energy transition, addressing renewable…
MediumUK smashes May temperature record as heat reaches 34.8°C
The UK recorded its hottest May temperature ever at 34.8C, breaking records set over a century ago. Scientists warn the extreme heat underscores climate change…
HighAugust ties for hottest month on record as global temperatures surge
August 2024 tied as the hottest month ever recorded globally, with scientists attributing the record temperatures to strengthening El Niño conditions and ongoi…
HighPakistan secures $603M IsDB financing for motorway, poverty relief and education
Pakistan and the Islamic Development Bank formalized $603 million in financing agreements for infrastructure and social development projects, including motorwa…
HighGermany warns Spain of 'historic gap' as Europe faces deadly heat wave
A severe heat wave sweeps across Europe in May, with Germany warning Spain of unprecedented atmospheric conditions. The UN characterizes the event as a stark r…
HighPhotosynthetic sponges may drive 11% of tropical coral reef productivity
University of Amsterdam researchers discovered that photosynthetic sponges generate approximately 11% of tropical coral reef productivity, challenging previous…
HighWHO Dementia Guidelines Bolster Case for NZ Prevention Strategy
WHO's updated dementia guidelines confirm 45% of cases are preventable through lifestyle and environmental interventions, prompting calls for New Zealand to st…
HighLarge Wildfire Burns 250 Acres Near UK Nuclear Power Station
A major wildfire consumed nearly 250 acres in Suffolk, England, prompting safety concerns due to its proximity to a nuclear power facility in the coastal regio…
HighAir pollution mixtures pose greater preterm birth risk than single pollutants
University of Utah study of 44,874 mothers finds exposure to multiple air pollutants simultaneously increases early preterm birth risk, especially in late firs…
HighUK swelters through hottest May day in 79 years as heatwave spreads
England, Wales and Northern Ireland experienced their highest temperatures of 2026 on Sunday, with Kew Gardens reaching 32.3C, marking the UK's hottest May day…
HighParaná tem 265 cidades em alerta vermelho para tempestades com risco de tornados
Paraná tem 265 cidades sob alerta vermelho de tempestade, com risco de tornados em PR, SP e MS. Um ciclone traz chuva com granizo e ventos fortes acima de 100…
HighRio study reveals microplastic contamination threatens marine life and food security
A comprehensive study by UNIRIO researcher Raquel de Almeida F. Neves documents microplastic pollution across Rio de Janeiro's coastal waters, revealing risks…
HighMassive French Wildfire Threatens Bordeaux Wine Region Amid Industry Crisis
One of France's largest modern wildfires is raging near Bordeaux vineyards, compounding existing challenges for the country's struggling wine sector.
High15 feared missing after flash flood sweeps Grand Canyon, 62 evacuated
A major flash flood in Arizona's Grand Canyon swept away 62 people and left approximately 15 missing after striking Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch on Sa…
HighMidwest Pummeled by Severe Storms, Nearly 1M Without Power
Severe thunderstorms with extreme wind gusts and suspected tornadoes pummeled the Midwest on Tuesday, leaving nearly 1 million without power across four states…
HighStrong El Niño Expected to Bring Significant Weather Impacts to California
NOAA has issued an advisory confirming El Niño formation with rapid strengthening expected. Forecasters warn of significant global weather impacts, particularl…
HighPastry craze overwhelms Italian Alpine refuge as influencers fuel overtourism
Hundreds of tourists flooded a remote Alpine hut in Italy's Dolomites after influencers promoted its pastries online, creating chaotic queues and reigniting co…
HighUK faces fresh fruit and veg shortages as Spanish heat and British cold disrupt supplies
Record heat in Spain and cold UK spring are causing fruit and vegetable shortages on British supermarket shelves, with retailers warning of continued supply di…
HighSprint Prodigy's Name Is 'Guot,' Not 'Gout': Family Corrects Record as Bolt Comparisons Mount
Australian teen sprinter Gout Gout, 16, breaks U18 records and draws Usain Bolt comparisons, while his father clarifies the family's real name 'Guot' was lost…
HighTornado confirmed in Atlantic Beach; first in Nassau County since 2021
The National Weather Service confirmed a tornado struck Atlantic Beach on Long Island Thursday evening, causing extensive damage to beach clubs with no serious…
HighBrasília terá sol pela manhã e chuva à tarde e noite; máxima de 28ºC
Previsão para Brasília nesta quarta-feira indica sol pela manhã com aumento de nuvens, seguido de pancadas de chuva e trovoadas à tarde e noite. Temperaturas e…
HighMass shooting at San Diego Islamic Center kills 3; California wildfire forces evacuations
Three adults were killed and two suspects died in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Simultaneously, evacuations continue as a wildfire spreads thr…
HighGlobal aid mobilizes for Nepal after devastating flash floods kill hundreds
Countries and international organizations are rapidly deploying cash, relief supplies, and personnel to Nepal following a devastating flash flood that killed h…
HighChinese Elderly Find Refuge in Supermarkets During Worst Heatwave in 60 Years
China faces its worst heatwave in 60+ years, forcing millions into power cuts and prompting elderly citizens to gather in air-conditioned supermarkets for hour…
HighRecycled silver boosts water purification: New composite removes toxic dyes with 98% efficiency
Researchers developed Ag/UiO-66 composites using recycled silver from electronic waste to remove toxic synthetic dyes from water with 98% efficiency, offering…
HighUK braces for 30C heat Friday before weekend rain offers little drought relief
Yellow heat health alerts issued across central and southern England as temperatures reach 30C Friday, while weekend rain expected to provide minimal relief to…
HighEulálio savors historic pink jersey debut at Giro d'Italia
Afonso Eulálio became the third Portuguese cyclist to lead the Giro d'Italia, describing his first day in the pink jersey as 'incredible' while managing newfou…
HighTornado F3 no Paraná deixa 6 mortos, 750 feridos e mil desalojados
Tornado de categoria F3 devastou Rio Bonito do Iguaçu no Paraná, deixando 6 mortos, 750 feridos e mil desalojados. Governador decretou estado de calamidade púb…
HighWoman survives tree strike on highway during WA's strongest storm in 49 years
A Margaret River mother escaped with no major injuries after a tree limb fell on her moving car during Western Australia's severe storm on Sunday, which record…
HighRecord-Early Champagne Harvest Signals Climate Shift in French Vineyards
Champagne vineyards are harvesting grapes at their earliest date on record due to extreme heat, raising concerns about the region's iconic wine quality and pro…
HighBritain braces for record-breaking summer heat as forecasters warn of dangerous temperatures
UK forecasters warn of extremely high temperatures this summer, positioning it among the hottest on record as climate patterns continue shifting seasonal norms.
HighCoastal creatures thrive on plastic in massive Pacific garbage patch
Scientists discovered thriving communities of coastal creatures living on plastic debris in the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, revealing that ocean plastic pollu…
High3 firefighters killed battling wildfires on Colorado-Utah border
Three firefighters died while battling multiple wildfires across the Colorado-Utah border region as extreme drought conditions intensify fire activity. Two add…
HighClimate change and forest mismanagement fuel Europe's unstoppable megafires
Europe's devastating wildfires result from climate change creating ideal burning conditions combined with decades of poor forest management practices that plan…
HighBritish man dies on phone to wife as Spain wildfire kills 12
A British man died while on the phone with his wife during a rapidly spreading wildfire in southern Spain that has killed at least 12 people, with 23 more miss…
HighWHO warns of rising fungal infections linked to climate crisis and pandemic
The WHO issued an alert about growing fungal infections as a public health threat, noting that climate change and antimicrobial resistance are expanding pathog…
HighEl Niño Dries Indonesia's Peatlands, Raising Wildfire Risk
El Niño weather patterns are drying Indonesia's peatlands, creating conditions for severe wildfires. This year could rank among the country's worst fire season…
HighEurope's Worst Wildfires in Years Force 250,000 to Flee France and Spain
Record-breaking wildfires in France and Spain have forced over 250,000 people to evacuate, destroyed tens of thousands of hectares, and killed at least three f…
HighGlobo's 'Quem Ama Cuida' Launches May 2026 With Letícia Colin, Chay Suede
Globo's new May 2026 telenovela follows Adriana, a physiotherapist rebuilding life after losing her job and husband in a flood, while navigating complex relati…
HighAncient Interstellar Comet 3I/ATLAS Traced to Distant Planetary System
Astronomers analyzing interstellar comet 3I/ATLAS have determined it likely originated from the outer regions of an ancient planetary system billions of years…
HighTexas Gripped by Winter Storm: Millions Without Power, Water as Arctic Cold Persists
Millions in Texas face power outages and water shortages as an unusual winter storm batters the southeast. Over 30 storm-related deaths reported across the US,…
HighVemo emite 9,000 bonos de carbono certificados por Verra en su reporte 2025
La empresa mexicana de electromovilidad Vemo emitió 9,000 bonos de carbono certificados por Verra, reportando la mitigación de 17,156 toneladas de CO2e en 2025…
HighBitcoin rebounds ahead of fourth halving event tonight
Bitcoin surges 5.3% ahead of its fourth halving event scheduled for Friday evening, which will cut new cryptocurrency emissions in half. The rally follows rece…
HighMerz fights to retain CDU leadership as party hemorrhages support to AfD
Chancellor Friedrich Merz seeks CDU party support after the conservative party suffered crushing defeats in state elections, with the AfD gaining ground. Despi…
HighBogong moth swarms signal potential recovery of endangered species
Massive swarms of endangered bogong moths across NSW have surprised residents and delighted researchers, with sightings in September alone exceeding all of las…
HighNGOs sue to restore CVM's climate disclosure rule for public companies
Brazilian NGOs filed a civil lawsuit against the CVM's decision to revoke mandatory climate and sustainability reporting requirements for public companies, arg…
HighArsenal Wins First Premier League Title in 22 Years
Arsenal clinched their first Premier League title in 22 years after Manchester City drew, ending a historic drought under manager Mikel Arteta's leadership.
HighVendaval derruba muro de presídio em Pelotas durante onda de tempestades no RS
Fortes vendavais e um tornado atingiram o sul do Rio Grande do Sul, derrubando o muro externo do Presídio de Pelotas. O fenômeno ocorreu durante linha de insta…
HighBrazil Journal reúne especialistas em NYC para debater economia de baixo carbono
Brazil Journal promove encontro em Nova York durante Climate Week NYC com governo, mercado financeiro e empresas para discutir desafios de financiamento, regul…
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