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.
Northern Lights Forecast: Aurora Could Appear Across Northern U.S. Monday
A historic geomagnetic storm caused by massive solar flares is making the Northern Lights visible across the continental U.S. through Monday, with potential si…
HighHousing Crisis Traps Young Workers in Poverty, Expert Warns
A Navarre academic examines how neoliberal housing financialization since the 1980s has made independent living impossible for young workers, creating a perfec…
HighHow to protect your home from wildfire smoke: AC, purifiers, and DIY solutions
New York City faces hazardous air quality from wildfire smoke. Residents are learning which AC settings and air purifiers effectively filter indoor air versus…
HighAirborne microplastics emerge as unexpected climate warming factor
Research published in Nature reveals that airborne microplastics and nanoplastics contribute to atmospheric warming, adding a previously unknown dimension to c…
HighProject Roshni brings solar power, clean fuel and water to remote border village
Project Roshni inaugurated in Keran village delivers solar electricity, clean cooking fuel, and safe water to 107 households through coordinated government and…
HighPowerful storm devastates North Texas industrial park; injuries reported
A severe storm ripped through Mineral Wells, Texas, destroying industrial buildings and infrastructure. Multiple injuries were reported with no fatalities, and…
HighHoYoverse Korea Plants Real Forest Through Genshin Impact Walking Campaign
HoYoverse Korea launches 'Genshin Impact Forest Project' partnering with Karrot app to create a real forest if players collectively walk 100 million steps by A…
HighKAIST Develops Framework to Organize Gas Molecules in Crystal-Like Lattices
KAIST researchers developed a computational framework combining MOF screening with machine learning to design porous materials that organize gas molecules into…
HighAirtel Africa Cuts Diesel Use by 9.1M Litres, Saves N13bn in Green Push
Airtel Africa reduced diesel consumption by 9.1 million litres in 2025/2026, saving approximately N13bn while converting 390 infrastructure sites to on-grid po…
HighFirst Global Map Reveals 110 Quadrillion km of Fungal Networks Beneath Earth's Soil
Scientists map Earth's fungal networks for the first time, discovering 110 quadrillion km of arbuscular mycorrhizal hyphae that sequester ~4 billion tons of CO…
HighHurricane Iota intensifies to catastrophic Category 5, threatens Central America
Hurricane Iota rapidly intensified to Category 5 with 260kph winds, threatening Nicaragua and Honduras with catastrophic damage just two weeks after Hurricane…
HighVictorian community bypasses council bins to build homegrown composting network
Castlemaine residents formed a volunteer network to manage organic waste through community composting, challenging the state's mandatory Fogo bin rollout with…
HighSatellite images reveal widespread vegetation stress across UK from summer drought
Satellite analysis reveals widespread vegetation stress across the UK from prolonged heat and drought, threatening agriculture, food supplies, and wildlife whi…
HighICE evacuates controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center ahead of hurricane season
ICE has relocated approximately 1,400 detainees from the controversial "Alligator Alcatraz" facility in Florida's Everglades, citing hurricane season safety co…
HighFrom molten salt to human sweat: alternative batteries emerge as renewable energy storage solution
Developers worldwide are trialling innovative battery solutions including molten salt, liquid air, sand, and sweat-powered systems to store renewable energy wi…
HighMudslide destroys homes on Hawaii's Big Island as Tropical Storm Lala moves west
Tropical Storm Lala caused a devastating mudslide in Waiohinu on Hawaii's Big Island, destroying about a dozen homes and leaving residents without power, water…
HighBrazilian scientist Mariangela Hungria named to Time's 100 most influential people
Embrapa researcher Mariangela Hungria was named to Time's 100 most influential people for pioneering biological nitrogen fixation technology that has saved Bra…
HighNepal shifts to recovery after devastating floods, faces $4.8B bill and climate justice push
Nearly three weeks after glacier-triggered flash floods in Nepal killed at least 1,386 people and left 5,130 missing, the nation shifts to recovery facing a $4…
HighGovernments worldwide restrict AI data centers over energy crisis concerns
Governments worldwide are imposing restrictions on new data centers due to energy consumption concerns and climate goals, with countries like China, Ireland, a…
HighTyphoon Maysak kills two, forces 48,000 evacuations across southern China
Typhoon Maysak has killed at least two people in southern China, breached dams, and forced approximately 48,000 evacuations in Guangxi province. Heavy rainfall…
HighUtah bans July Fourth fireworks statewide over wildfire risk
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox declares state of emergency, banning fireworks statewide for July Fourth due to historic drought and wildfire conditions threatening the…
HighTropical Storm Bertha Forms Near Gulf Coast, Heavy Rain Expected
Tropical Storm Bertha, the second named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, is moving toward the Gulf Coast with heavy rainfall expected this week.
HighLA Times editor attributes typical Texas heat to climate change, sparking scheduling debate
LA Times sports editor attributed extreme heat at early-season college football games to climate change, sparking debate over afternoon scheduling practices in…
MediumXbox Breaker Series Controllers Hit All-Time Low at $54 With Lenovo Promo
Lenovo's Semi-Annual sale offers new Xbox Breaker Series controllers at $53.99 with promo code, marking a 32% discount from launch price and the lowest price y…
HighVolcano Eruption Reveals Unexpected Climate Solution Through Methane Destruction
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha'apai eruption demonstrated enhanced methane oxidation in the stratosphere, suggesting volcanic activity may offer insights into combat…
MediumLimarí's biodiversity faces mounting threats from drought and habitat loss
Experts warn that drought, habitat fragmentation, invasive species, and human activity are threatening biodiversity in Chile's Limarí province, home to unique…
HighEl Niño Linked to Massive Seabird Die-Off, Climate Scientists Say
A significant die-off of seabirds is being attributed to El Niño weather patterns by climate experts, raising concerns about ecosystem vulnerability to climate…
HighMosquitoes confirmed in Iceland for first time, signaling rapid Arctic warming
Mosquitoes have been confirmed in Iceland for the first time, with scientists attributing their arrival to climate change warming the Arctic region at four tim…
High7 Practical Ways to Cut Food Waste, Save Money This Earth Day
Earth Day 2026 highlights food waste as a global problem. Seven actionable tips—from meal planning to composting—help households reduce waste, save money, and…
MediumWildfire smoke from Canada, Minnesota degrades Northeast air quality
Hundreds of wildfires across Canada and Minnesota are generating smoke that is degrading air quality throughout the Northeast, while severe weather and flash f…
HighScientists explore cloud brightening to neutralize El Niño impacts
Researchers propose artificially brightening clouds over the Pacific could interrupt El Niño cycles and mitigate extreme weather. Computer models show the inte…
HighTropical Storm Arthur Weakens to Post-Tropical Cyclone Off Texas
Tropical Storm Arthur, the first named Atlantic storm of 2026, formed off Texas' Gulf Coast before weakening to a post-tropical cyclone. The system threatens h…
HighNepal flash flood death toll reaches 469 as rescue enters day 3; 1,000+ missing
A high-altitude glacier collapse in Nepal triggered a devastating flash flood on Wednesday, killing 469 people with over 1,000 missing across Nepal and Tibet.…
HighAtlantic Current Weakening Could Bring Extreme UK Weather Despite Global Warming
Scientists investigate whether weakening Atlantic currents could bring more volatile UK weather, including colder winters despite global warming. Experts debat…
HighNepal Flooding Death Toll Exceeds 600 as Survivors Share Harrowing Accounts
A glacier collapse in Nepal triggered catastrophic flooding with death toll exceeding 600 and nearly 2,000 missing. Experts note the disaster was difficult to…
HighHurricane Erin Intensifies to Category 5 in Record 24 Hours
Hurricane Erin shocked meteorologists by intensifying from Category 1 to Category 5 in just 24 hours, ranking among the fastest-growing Atlantic hurricanes on…
HighToronto Zoo celebrates birth of pygmy hippo calf as species faces extinction
Toronto Zoo announces successful birth of female pygmy hippo calf to 20-year-old mother Kindia, marking third offspring as species faces endangered status with…
HighAustralia's marine biobanks race to save ocean species from extinction
Australian research institutions are establishing biobanks to preserve threatened marine species like golden kelp and native oysters, using cryogenic storage a…
HighScientists develop tool to predict coral bleaching 5-6 months in advance
Researchers developed BEEP, an early-warning system that predicts coral bleaching 5-6 months ahead by tracking climate patterns, giving reef managers critical…
HighUNESCO warns Australia must urgently boost climate targets to save Great Barrier Reef
UNESCO issued an urgent warning that Australia must strengthen climate targets and reef protection efforts, stopping short of placing the Great Barrier Reef on…
HighNauru sells $105K passports to fund climate relocation as seas rise
Nauru is selling citizenship for $105,000 to raise funds for relocating 90% of its population due to rising sea levels and coastal erosion threatening the 8-sq…
HighDeep ocean heating explains Antarctic sea level rise anomaly
Scientists reveal that deep ocean warming over the past 20 years is driving unprecedented melting of Antarctic ice shelves from below, explaining anomalies in…
HighWisconsin tornado leaves trail of destruction, thousands without power
A tornado in Wisconsin caused extensive damage and left thousands of homes without power. The storm's impact affected multiple communities across the region.
HighMIT Founder Deploys Autonomous Ocean Sensors to Improve Storm Forecasting
MIT-founded Apeiron Labs deploys low-cost autonomous ocean sensors to map previously invisible ocean conditions, potentially enabling more accurate hurricane i…
HighUK braces for 'extreme' marine heatwave as sea temperatures surge 4-5C above normal
The Met Office warns of an 'extreme' marine heatwave reaching UK waters this week, with sea temperatures 4-5C above average potentially causing mass die-offs o…
HighUnderwater Speakers Play Sounds of Healthy Reefs to Restore Bleached Coral
Scientists and artists are using underwater speakers playing healthy reef sounds to attract fish back to bleached coral ecosystems in Jamaica, replicating succ…
HighNew Chemical Process Converts Plastic Waste Into High-Purity Hydrogen Fuel
A new catalytic process converts mixed plastic waste into 90% pure hydrogen fuel in a single reactor, significantly reducing emissions compared to traditional…
HighElectrification emerges as climate breakthrough amid geopolitical tensions at Bonn talks
Electrification of transport, heating, and industry takes centre stage at UN climate preparatory talks in Bonn, with Turkey and Australia proposing a 35% elect…
HighBBVA powers 99% of operations with renewable energy, targets full transition by 2030
Spanish bank BBVA powered 99% of its electricity consumption with renewable energy in 2025 and approved an ambitious 2026-2030 sustainability plan targeting 10…
HighMonth-long Peak District wildfire now size of small town, comparable to England's largest
The Tintwistle Moor wildfire in England's Peak District has burned 606 hectares over a month, becoming one of the largest wildfires ever recorded in England. P…
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