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.
UK's climate extremes becoming 'normal' as 2025 breaks heat records
The UK's hottest year on record in 2025 signals a dangerous normalization of climate extremes, with unprecedented temperature shifts and intensifying weather h…
HighU.N. warns world will breach 1.5°C climate threshold within years, calls for massive carbon removal
The UN reports global temperatures will exceed the critical 1.5°C warming limit within years, requiring massive carbon removal efforts to return below the dang…
HighDenmark's Kalundborg plant launches carbon capture operations, targeting 200,000 tons annually
Kalundborg Bioenergy plant in Denmark begins operations, capturing CO2 from organic waste and storing it in depleted North Sea reservoirs, establishing a viabl…
MediumGlacier collapse suspected in deadly Nepal flash flood
A glacier collapse in Nepal may have triggered a devastating flash flood, according to experts investigating the disaster. The incident highlights climate-rela…
HighAntarctica 'suffering' from fossil fuels as extreme events shock scientists
Scientists warn Antarctica is 'suffering' from fossil fuel emissions, with record low sea ice, extreme heatwaves, and ice shelf collapses occurring at alarming…
HighEurope's Wildfire Crisis: Heat, Drought, and Wind Create Perfect Storm
Europe faces explosive wildfire season driven by record heat, severe drought, and unusual weather patterns. France and Spain are worst hit as conditions preven…
HighThe '1% emissions' myth: why wealthy nations' climate inaction argument falls apart
World leaders from wealthy nations cite their small share of global emissions to justify delaying climate action, but scientists argue historical responsibilit…
HighClimate Solutions in Action: Grazing Animals, Cool Cities, and AI Pangolins
Communities worldwide are implementing innovative climate solutions combining nature-based approaches, urban design, and AI technology to combat wildfires, ext…
HighClimate change makes West Africa's deadly floods five times more likely
Climate change has made extreme rainfall in West Africa five times more likely than pre-industrial times, with recent floods killing nearly 100 people across c…
HighTyphoon Noul batters China, evacuates 340,000 as third storm hits in a month
Typhoon Noul made landfall in China on Sunday, forcing the evacuation of over 340,000 people and cancelling 410 flights. The third typhoon to hit China this mo…
HighMitsubishi Electric Earns Top CDP Supplier Engagement Score for Sixth Consecutive Year
Mitsubishi Electric received a 2025 'A score' from CDP for its supply chain environmental efforts, marking its sixth consecutive year and ninth overall recogni…
High12.5 Trillion Tons of Glacier Ice Lost Since 1979, Accelerating Sea Level Rise
A new study shows 12.5 trillion tons of ice have melted from Greenland and Antarctica since 1979, with acceleration in recent decades. The melting, driven prim…
HighCyclone kills 7% of world's rarest orangutans, study warns of extinction risk
A November cyclone in Sumatra killed approximately 58 Tapanuli orangutans, representing 7% of the critically endangered species. Climate change is intensifying…
High2025 Among Hottest Years on Record as Global Temps Breach Paris Climate Goal
Scientists confirm 2025 was one of the three hottest years on record, with the three-year temperature average exceeding the Paris Agreement's 1.5°C warming lim…
HighNepal's Young PM Demands Climate Reparations After Deadly Glacier Flood
Nepal's young PM Balen Shah uses a deadly glacier-triggered flood as a platform to demand climate reparations from wealthy nations, arguing developing countrie…
HighNepal's Carbon Wealth Remains Untapped as Global Demand Surges
Nepal has significant untapped potential in carbon markets despite holding vast forests and renewable energy resources. The country faces regulatory, instituti…
HighMountainous Soils Hold Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Estimated
New research reveals mountainous landscapes store twice as much soil carbon as previously estimated, with deep weathering zones offering significant potential…
HighHurricane Polo intensifies to rare Category 5 as record El Niño fuels Pacific storm
Hurricane Polo has rapidly intensified off Mexico's coast to category 5 status with sustained winds near 180 mph, fueled by record-breaking El Niño ocean tempe…
HighEurope's fire weather 43% more severe than 20-year average as blazes ravage Mediterranean
EU fire weather has reached 43% above normal severity this year, with 435,000 hectares burned—triple the historical average—as climate-fueled heatwaves overwhe…
HighTaiwan's 'Heaven Sword' identified as East Asia's tallest tree after decade-long search
Researchers in Taiwan identified East Asia's tallest tree, the 84.1-meter 'Heaven Sword,' a 1,000-year-old Taiwania fir that serves as a crucial carbon sink an…
HighTyphoon Dolphin Batters China's Eastern Coast, Displaces Over 1 Million
Typhoon Dolphin, China's strongest cyclone this year, struck the eastern coast causing floods, landslides, and mass evacuations of over 1 million people across…
High1960s photos reveal Antarctica's ice shelf collapse is slower but harder to reverse
University of Copenhagen researchers used 1960s aerial photos and satellite data to reveal that warm ocean water, not surface melting, drives Antarctic ice she…
HighAtlantic Ocean Current Collapse Could Intensify California Storms, Study Warns
A weakening Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) could dramatically alter atmospheric rivers and storm patterns worldwide, with California facing…
HighWest Antarctic Ice Collapse Now Likely Unstoppable This Century, Study Warns
Research shows West Antarctic ice shelf melting will accelerate substantially this century regardless of meeting Paris climate targets, committing the world to…
HighClimate-driven soil cycles could unlock carbon feedback loop, study warns
Research shows drying-rewetting cycles from extreme weather accelerate soil CO₂ release by breaking down metal-organic complexes, five times greater than human…
HighWildfires Spread Across Greece as Conditions Worsen in France and Spain
Wildfires are rapidly spreading across Greece with worsening conditions in France and Spain, driven by climate change intensifying heat and drought conditions…
HighScientists Uncover Earth's 60-Million-Year Climate Thermostat in Ocean Depths
Scientists have identified a natural climate regulation mechanism operating over 60 million years, where ocean processes and sea level changes created a feedba…
MediumMitsubishi launches carbon credit marketplace amid skepticism over climate solution
Mitsubishi and South Pole launched NextGen, a carbon removal credit marketplace, securing 200,000 metric tons in commitments. Critics question whether the vent…
HighWestern Europe's hottest June on record sparks deadly heatwaves and wildfires
Western Europe experienced its hottest June on record with temperatures 3.06°C above average, triggering widespread wildfires and multiple heatwaves across the…
HighStudy Models Earth's Biosphere Lifespan as Solar Radiation Intensifies
New climate modeling suggests Earth's vegetative biosphere could persist 1.35-1.87 billion years into the future under different CO2 and temperature scenarios,…
HighEvolution's Marvels Overwhelmed: Deep-Sea Mining Threatens Thousands of Species
The IUCN's latest red list reveals that human activities including deep-sea mining, habitat destruction, and climate change are overwhelming species' evolution…
HighMENA nations can reduce flood risk through integrated data, community engagement
A German-Jordanian research team releases policy recommendations for reducing flood risks in arid Middle East and North Africa regions through integrated data…
HighSEC moves to repeal Biden-era climate disclosure rule for companies
The SEC is moving to repeal a Biden-era rule requiring companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, marking a significant regulatory rever…
HighScientists Discover Organelle Driving Methane Emissions in Livestock
Researchers discovered the hydrogenobody organelle in rumen ciliates, explaining how livestock gut microbes amplify methane production and identifying potentia…
HighAI Data Centers' Hidden Water and Emissions Crisis Exposed
AI data centers consume far more water than tech companies publicly disclose, while proposed gas plants in Texas could emit 287 million tons of greenhouse gase…
HighBrazil's Heat Crisis: 66% of Cities Lack Extreme Heat Response Plans
Study reveals 66% of Brazilian cities lack structured heat action plans despite extreme heat now exceeding flood deaths. UN-backed initiative aims to support 1…
HighVolcano's Eruption Unexpectedly Destroys Methane, Offering Climate Solution Model
The 2022 Hunga Tonga eruption unexpectedly destroyed methane in the atmosphere through a chemical process involving volcanic ash and sea salt, offering insight…
HighDeadly Nepal Floods Fuel Fears of Himalayan Glacier Collapse
A deadly glacier-triggered flash flood in Nepal has intensified concerns among mountain guides and climbers about accelerating climate change in the Himalayas.
HighClimate Scientists Formally Challenge US Government Report on Human-Driven Warming
Leading climate scientists formally rebut a US Department of Energy report they say misrepresents their research and incorrectly downplays human-driven climate…
HighAtlantic Current Collapse Could Accelerate Global Warming
A weakening Atlantic Ocean current system (AMOC) could accelerate Earth's warming by disrupting the planet's heat distribution. Research suggests the stability…
HighFirst Global Fossil Fuels Database Launches to Track 50,000+ Fields
A first-of-its-kind public database tracking 50,000+ fossil fuel fields across 89 countries launches to empower civil society and investors to challenge govern…
HighEl Niño strengthens with new temperature surge; atmospheric effects expected by July
NOAA data shows equatorial Pacific warming accelerating to +0.7°C anomaly, with climate models indicating atmospheric effects beginning in July 2026, potential…
HighUnprecedented El Niño could exceed strongest on record, NZ forecasters warn
New Zealand's climate forecasting service warns an 'unprecedented' El Niño could develop this year, potentially exceeding the five strongest events on record,…
HighThree killed in Navajo Nation flooding as record moisture threatens Southwest
Three people including a child were swept away by floodwaters near Newcomb in northwestern New Mexico early Wednesday. Heavy rainfall and record moisture level…
HighPapua's 'eternal snow' vanishing as climate change erases tropical glaciers
Papua's tropical glaciers, spiritually significant to Indigenous peoples and scientifically invaluable, are disappearing within years due to climate warming, t…
HighSEC Proposes Rescission of Climate Disclosure Rules
The SEC is moving to repeal Biden-era climate disclosure rules requiring companies to report greenhouse gas emissions and climate risks, marking a significant…
HighApple's iPhone Duo carbon footprint surges 69% above iPhone 17, pressuring Taiwan suppliers
Apple's new foldable iPhone Duo has a carbon footprint of 93 kg CO₂e, 69% above the iPhone 17, with manufacturing electricity emerging as a critical sustainabi…
MediumAntarctic Ice Sheet's Irregular Melting Pattern Signals Greater Instability Than Thought
New research reveals the Antarctic ice sheet experiences irregular melting cycles driven by Earth's orbital variations, suggesting it is less stable than previ…
HighClimate feedback loops could amplify warming by 20-30% this century, study warns
A new study warns that natural climate feedback loops from warming ecosystems could amplify global heating by 20-30% this century, potentially worsening climat…
HighAustralia's household battery boom slashes power costs, reshaping global energy
Australia is leading a global household battery revolution, with nearly 60% of world residential battery capacity installed there this year, driving electricit…
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