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.
Estudio revela extinción masiva de tiburones hace 19 millones de años
A Yale-led study reveals sharks nearly vanished from oceans 19 million years ago during an unexplained mass extinction event in the Miocene, reducing their abu…
HighEquiplast showcases circular plastic innovation with 10 real-world applications
Equiplast exhibition demonstrates viable circular plastic solutions across urban design, packaging, and construction sectors, featuring ten real-world applicat…
HighEurope's Transportation Systems Buckle Under Extreme Heat
European railways and roads face operational failures as extreme heat exceeds design specifications, revealing infrastructure built for outdated climate condit…
HighHurricane Lowell Builds 600 Miles Off Hawaii as Labor Day Weekend Approaches
Hurricane Lowell is intensifying approximately 600 miles off Honolulu, Hawaii, as the region braces for stormy Labor Day weekend weather conditions.
MediumTwin-engine plane ditches in Atlantic; 11 rescued in dramatic last-minute operation
A Beechcraft aircraft with 11 passengers made an emergency water landing in the Atlantic after multiple system failures. All occupants were rescued by US Air F…
HighHackers atacam sistemas de água em 7 estados dos EUA; Irã é principal suspeito
Hackers atacaram sistemas de abastecimento de água em pelo menos sete estados dos EUA, com o Irã como principal suspeito. Embora nenhuma água tenha sido contam…
HighUS Declares Drought Disaster for Puerto Rico as Water Crisis Deepens
The US has declared a drought disaster for parts of Puerto Rico following record-dry conditions in San Juan, prompting water rationing and public health concer…
HighIrish Writers Grapple With Climate Crisis and National Identity
A new study examines how contemporary Irish writers address climate breakdown and environmental crisis, reframing concepts of sovereignty and national identity…
HighRoss Fire explodes to 50,000 acres, forces North Texas evacuations
The Ross Fire has burned over 50,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties in North Texas, forcing evacuations and school closures while remaining only 12%…
HighBelgium's Heat Deaths Expose Europe's Unpreparedness for Extreme Weather
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries caused deaths, revealing inadequate preparedness for extreme heat. As another wave approaches, the incide…
HighTropical Storm Kalmaegi to Enter Philippines as Typhoon Tino by Monday
Tropical Depression Kalmaegi intensified into a tropical storm and is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility on November 2, where it will be l…
HighCalifornia dominates U.S. air pollution rankings as LA, Bakersfield struggle with hazardous levels
Eight California regions rank among America's 25 most polluted areas in 2026, with Los Angeles-Long Beach and Bakersfield leading the list. The American Lung A…
HighVídeo registra dois vórtices em tornado de múltiplos núcleos em Piraí do Sul
Vídeo de morador registra dois vórtices durante tornado em Piraí do Sul. Pesquisadores da UEPG confirmam fenômeno de múltiplos vórtices que causa destruição de…
HighColombian ministers align on green energy transition amid fossil fuel debate
Colombian ministers Sara Aagesen and Irene Vélez align on fossil fuel phase-out, with European support for the Santa Marta Conference on energy transition and…
MediumChinese researchers develop 'water battery' lasting 300 years with eco-friendly design
Chinese researchers have developed a water battery using Covalent Organic Polymers that can last up to 300 years, offering environmental and safety advantages…
HighGalicia acumula seis banderas negras por contaminación costera en 2024
Environmental group Ecologistas en Acción awarded six black flags to Galician coastal areas in 2024 for pollution and poor environmental management, citing ind…
HighTornado na Argentina marca início de nova onda de tempestades no Cone Sul
Tornado ocorreu em Santa Fé, Argentina, marcando o início de uma nova onda de tempestades severas que se espalha pelo Cone Sul, com alertas para Uruguai e outr…
HighASEAN's plastic pledge risks becoming paper promise without binding enforcement
ASEAN adopted a non-binding plastics declaration at its Cebu summit, but without legal enforcement mechanisms, the region's plastic crisis—producing 20% of glo…
HighNorthern Lights Forecast to Dazzle Northern U.S. States Tonight
A minor geomagnetic storm forecast by NOAA may make the aurora borealis visible across northernmost U.S. states Thursday night, with Alaska having the highest…
HighBrazil extends red heat alert to 14 states through Friday as El Niño intensifies
Brazil's meteorological institute extended a red alert for extreme heat to 14 states and the capital through Friday, doubling the initial coverage due to inten…
HighSolar Flare Disrupts Atlantic Communications, Aurora Displays Likely This Week
An M5.7 solar flare from sunspot AR4436 triggered radio blackouts over the Atlantic and could produce Northern Lights visible across UK and northern US by May…
HighWildfires and heat waves pose escalating threat to global air quality, UN warns
The UN weather agency warns that wildfires and heat waves are increasingly threatening air quality worldwide, with cascading effects on public health and clima…
HighSwiss glaciers lose 5.5% of ice in 2026, second-worst year on record
Swiss glaciers lost 5.5% of their ice volume in 2026, the second-largest loss on record, with experts warning complete glacier disappearance within 10-15 years…
HighNepal Resorts to Mass Burials as Flood Death Toll Mounts
Nepal is conducting mass burials as thousands remain missing following devastating floods, with authorities warning the death toll will continue rising in comi…
HighCientistas testam técnica para recongelar o Ártico e aumentar espessura do gelo
Pesquisadores no Canadá testaram com sucesso uma técnica de bombeamento de água do mar para aumentar a espessura do gelo ártico em até 32 centímetros durante o…
HighMercedes-AMG G63 Two-Finish: Ultra-Exclusive Black Edition Lands in Australia
Mercedes-Benz introduces the G63 Two-Finish Edition to Australia with exclusive two-tone black paintwork and hand-finished details. Only five examples will be…
HighCretaceous dinosaurs supplemented diets with seaweed, fossil teeth reveal
Fossil analysis reveals Cretaceous dinosaurs and their prey consumed seaweed washed ashore, demonstrating marine subsidization in prehistoric coastal ecosystem…
HighBorder agents discover 69 endangered reptiles hidden in pillowcases during smuggling bust
U.S. border agents discovered 69 endangered reptiles hidden in a woman's car at the Mexico border, leading to wildlife trafficking charges against two suspects…
HighBodycam footage captures firefighters' race against Spokane wildfire
Bodycam footage captures firefighters battling a major wildfire near Spokane, Washington that has forced over 60,000 people to evacuate their homes for the thi…
HighAustralian ski season opens with snow, but El Niño and climate fears loom
Australia's snow season begins with decent early falls, but resorts face long-term threats from El Niño, climate change, and soaring lift pass costs that have…
HighOppressive Heat, Smoke and Storms Set to Blanket U.S. This Weekend
A dangerous combination of extreme heat, humidity, and wildfire smoke will blanket the US this weekend, with the West facing the worst conditions and trapped s…
HighScientists Describe Snuffleupagus: A Newly Discovered Adorable Predator
Scientists have identified and formally described Snuffleupagus, a newly discovered predatory species characterized by adorable physical features, expanding ou…
MediumEstudio revela que híbridos enchufables emiten seis veces más CO2 de lo oficialmente reportado
Un análisis de Transport & Environment basado en datos de la AEMA muestra que los vehículos híbridos enchufables emiten 145 gramos de CO2 por kilómetro en cond…
HighDrought reveals centuries-old palace gardens and castle ruins across southern England
Unusually hot, dry summer weather across southern England has revealed parch marks exposing centuries-old architectural footprints at heritage sites including…
HighSpain braces for 'Super El Niño' impacts far beyond Pacific waters
Spain's meteorological agency warns of significant El Niño effects reaching the Iberian Peninsula, with forecasts of intense storms, heat, and drought conditio…
HighIA não vale o sacrifício, diz Lydia Davis em entrevista sobre criatividade
A escritora americana Lydia Davis expressa preocupação com o consumo de recursos da IA e seu impacto no processo criativo, argumentando que a tecnologia contri…
HighTornado EF1 afecta región de Ñuble con vientos de hasta 178 km/h
La Dirección Meteorológica de Chile confirmó que un tornado EF1 impactó la región de Ñuble el lunes, afectando cuatro comunas con vientos de hasta 178 km/h y c…
HighLos acreedores de España por renovables cierran búsqueda de bienes con 400 activos identificados
Los fondos de litigación que representan a inversores afectados por el recorte de primas a renovables han identificado 400 activos españoles en el extranjero s…
HighAtacama's extreme aridity dates back 40 million years, reshaping climate science
Scientists using cosmogenic isotope analysis reveal the Atacama Desert's hyperarid core has maintained extreme dryness for over 40 million years, fundamentally…
HighFourth European Heat Wave Threatens to Fuel Wildfires in France and Spain
A fourth heat wave since May is bringing dangerous temperatures to southern Europe, combining with dry conditions and winds to heighten wildfire risks across F…
HighCorals Create Oxygen-Generating Vortices, But Heat Disrupts the Process
Corals generate tiny vortices to enhance oxygen intake, but elevated temperatures disable this adaptive mechanism, threatening their survival in warming oceans.
HighFrom Wildfire Trauma to Innovation: Entrepreneurs Build Fire-Proof Solutions
US entrepreneurs affected by devastating wildfires are developing new technologies to protect lives and property, from fire-proof bunkers to hydraulic homes th…
HighNorthern Lights visible across Ireland and UK; more displays possible Tuesday
The Northern Lights were visible across parts of Ireland and the UK overnight due to a powerful solar storm, with additional displays possible Tuesday dependin…
HighEarth's rotation slowing due to climate change, but 25-hour days remain millions of years away
A new study reveals climate change is slowing Earth's rotation faster than any period in 3.6 million years, but days won't become 25 hours for hundreds of mill…
HighHeat dome fuels wildfires across West and Northern Plains
A severe heat dome across the West and Northern Plains is driving dangerous wildfire conditions, including the Summit Fire north of Los Angeles, prompting evac…
HighKnicks edge Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 to take 2-0 NBA Finals lead
The New York Knicks defeated the San Antonio Spurs 105-104 in Game 2 of the NBA Finals, taking a 2-0 series lead as Wembanyama's final shot missed. Jalen Bruns…
HighArthur seeks forgiveness and offers help to Adriana after firing her unjustly
In upcoming episodes of Brazilian telenovela 'Quem ama cuida', wealthy Arthur visits shelter-bound Adriana after learning she lost everything in floods and was…
HighUtah declares emergency as historic red flag warning fuels massive wildfire
Utah is under a historic 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' red flag weather warning as the Cottonwood Fire grows, prompting statewide July Fourth fireworks ba…
HighOil prices fall 1%+ as Norway strike ends, offsetting Hurricane Delta output cuts
Oil prices fell over 1% Friday after Norway's 10-day oil worker strike ended, though both Brent and WTI gained roughly 9% for the week amid supply concerns fro…
HighEU ETS Reserve Price Could Curb Coal Switching During Gas Price Shocks
Researchers propose an automatic EU ETS reserve price mechanism to prevent coal switching during gas price spikes, protecting both climate goals and consumer e…
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